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Tiger zinda hai. T hank you, India

Ek Tha Tiger - that almost became our story after years of trophy hunting and shikar. But fortunately, Tiger Zinda Hai. We owe that largely to Project Tiger, a national project dedicated entirely to the protection and conservation of my tribe, which is turning 50 today. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lsn8rvQ via IFTTT

The moment weather presenter spots tornado live on air

Little Rock in Arkansas saw a strong tornado approaching during a weather report on KTHV. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fkI3ob0

Six bodies found in St. Lawrence River near US-Canada border

Two families from India and Romania were trying to cross into the US, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RDOzKiQ

Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

A Romanian appeals court orders the Tates and two associates to stay in the buildings where they live. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DhBx7Qw

IPL: Defending champions GT edge CSK in opener

Shubman Gill's sizzling 36-ball 63 knock trumped Ruturaj Gaikwad fiery 92 as defending champions Gujarat Titans edged four-time winners Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in a thrilling season opener in Ahmedabad. In the tricky chase of 179, Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan held their nerves towards the end to take their side home with four balls to spare. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qbuoP4v via IFTTT

PM Modi to flag off first 8-coach Vande Bharat train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off the first Vande Bharat train with eight coaches on April 8. The Chennai-Coimbatore train will have one executive coach and would accommodate 530 passengers. All other Vande Bharat trains have 16 coaches.Sources said the railways will manufacture 64 such trains with eight-coach configuration, which will help the national transporter to expedite the roll out of trains. from Times of India https://ift.tt/I2UbZQY via IFTTT

1 killed in Maharashtra clashes; violence in Bengal, Gujarat too

One person died from an alleged bullet wound during clashes on Thursday in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Ram Navami and scores of others were injured in skirmishes in Bengal's Howrah and Gujarat's Vadodara. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sjNix7S via IFTTT

Gwyneth Paltrow ski-crash jury deliberates over who crashed into whom

The highly-watched trial draws to a close as the jury decides who crashed into whom from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PMKSwEN

Lost in translation: Why sarkar is taking away Sarkars' lands

The land holdings of some 727 Bengali Hindu refugees in three rehab camps in Raichur district, Karnataka, in 1971 — carrying thesurname ‘Sarkar’ — have been marked government or ‘sarkari’ land, in a bungle over the surname. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Cqwfhae via IFTTT

Camera lost 13 years ago found with pictures intact

Spencer Greiner saw the camera poking out of the mud and posted photos it contained on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pvtYXlE

Dmitry Muratov: The Russian journalist refusing to be silenced

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov is looking for hope in his country's younger generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pO1fsa9

The 70s nuclear relic that may be about to open at last

Finished in 1986, the Bataan plant in the Philippines has never produced a kilowatt of electricity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kWcHr8K

Disqualified NCP MP reinstated in LS hours before SC hearing

Two months after the order of the Kerala high court's January 25 order staying P P Mohammad Faizal's conviction, the Lok Sabha secretariat restored the membership of the disqualified Lakshadweep MP (of NCP) - just hours before the Supreme Court was set to take up his petition against the delay. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7Pl3Sc4 via IFTTT

Melissa Joan Hart: I helped kids flee shooting

The Sabrina The Teenage Witch actress says she was near Monday's deadly Nashville school shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YQhHsVZ

BSY vs Sidda vs Deve Gowda: Karnataka's battle of castes and old rivals

The polls set the stage for an intense BJP-Congress contest in Karnataka-in fact, the first of four this year-and will be marked by a determined effort by former PM HD Deve Gowda's JDS to prove its relevance by denying either of the principal combatants a clear victory, and use the consequent situation to play kingmaker. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QP27iFz via IFTTT

Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin

The King joked with his hosts as he impressed with his language skills at a lavish banquet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ii9Uwx2

Atiq Ahmed can do anything even from jail: Umesh Pal's mom

Umesh's mother Shanti Devi said she had "full faith" in the country's judiciary, but expressed apprehension that Atiq "can do anything even from jail". "I request the court to award him capital punishment for getting my son killed," she said, alluding to the case pertaining to her son's murder. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RBIom1O via IFTTT

Why target one community with hate speech charge: SG

Citing a media report, Pasha said despite the SC's February 3 order directing the Maharashtra police to take action against a Hindu organisation indulging in hate speech and calling for boycott of Mulsims, as many as 50 rallies have been organised in the last four months across the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ehgbR8q via IFTTT

UP villagers attack Haryana cops on murder accused's tail

A seven-member special task force (STF) from Haryana's Sonipat on a quiet mission to nab a murder accused at a village in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district was attacked by locals with sticks and stones on Sunday. Some STF men were injured and their weapons were snatched before a UP police squad reached the spot and rescued them. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iSBVC2J via IFTTT

Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai

Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JFyeIHU

Supreme Court to examine validity of two PMLA provisions

The petitioner, MP leader of the opposition Govind Singh, alleged that the unbridled power given to the agency was being misused to silence opposition leaders across the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mlic2tu via IFTTT

How Nashville police stopped school shooting in four minutes

Police fatally shot the suspect just minutes after arriving at Nashville's Covenant School. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CaWMlYI

HP dy CM Mukesh Agnihotri sustains head injury, hospitalised

Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri sustained head injury after he slipped near his residence in Shimla while taking a stroll on Tuesday evening. He was rushed to IGMC Shimla and is under treatment, officials said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Z6RqV19 via IFTTT

K'taka quota rejig irks SC groups; BSY home attacked

An agitation by members of the Banjara and Bhovi communities against the internal reservation for the Scheduled Castes announced by the state government last week turned violent Monday as they targeted the residence of former CM BS Yediyurappa in his hometown Shikaripur, about 50 km from Shivamogga. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GKLSyXY via IFTTT

Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZOxcquo

SC chides UP govt for challenging HC order on rehab of Hathras victim's kin

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IT hiring to slow further as global banks turn cautious

The crisis engulfing global banks in the US and Europe is likely to create additional stress on Indian IT industry that is already staring at macroeconomic pressures. It is set to almost halve net headcount growth of the sector in the coming fiscal and bring in other structural changes to HR strategies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DMFmkz0 via IFTTT

Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hNscVBg

Israeli's Netanyahu delays judicial overhaul after mass protests

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced a delay in his judicial overhaul plan, saying he wanted to give time to seek a compromise over the contentious package with his political opponents. Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated outside parliament and workers launched a nationwide strike Monday in a dramatic escalation of the mass protest movement aimed at halting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to overhaul the judiciary. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Sg96TXv via IFTTT

BBC visits destroyed homes of Mississippi tornado victims

We heard harrowing stories from residents as they stood amongst the ruins of their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qPZi7tS

Won't tolerate insult to Savarkar: Uddhav on Rahul's remark

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Udhhav Thackeray on Sunday cautioned disqualified Congress MP Rahul Gandhi against insulting "our idol" Veer Savarkar. His warning followed Rahul's comments at a press conference Saturday in Delhi, where he said: "My name is not Savarkar, my name is Gandhi and Gandhi does not offer an apology to anyone." from Times of India https://ift.tt/XBu6HK9 via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Drone downed over Russia, Moscow says

Kyiv has dismissed previous claims that it has attacked Russian civilian targets with explosive drones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6JL57QC

Online trolls are taking a toll in China

A collectivist culture and the lack of pressure on social media companies have made online abuse rampant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OQxIZqp

Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/los7cNJ

Jadeja promoted to A+ category as BCCI announces annual contracts

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been promoted to A+ category after his recent exploits against Australia in the Test series as BCCI announced the annual player contracts for Team India for the 2022-23 season. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xPQqvIZ via IFTTT

Take stress tests, Sitharaman tells PSBs amid US bank crisis

Sitharaman advised the PSBs take steps to attract the deposits given the steps taken by the government to reduce the tax arbitrage in some debt instruments. She also asked them to pivot their strengthened financial position to support credit needs of the growing economy and focus on credit outreach in states where the credit offtake is lower than the national average, particularly in northeast and eastern parts of India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QqBCA4i via IFTTT

'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/naC54ve

NSA Ajit Doval set to meet key Russian official at SCO

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Sanjay Raut reply 'unsatisfactory', referred to Rajya Sabha chair

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Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Russian leader says the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WCsJAt2

Europe migrant crisis: Dozens missing off Tunisian coast

The boat, which was trying to reach Italy, is the fifth to capsize in two days in the Mediterranean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MzJBIAj

Rahul's conviction: Oppn parties unite, pledge to fight BJP

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The sacred tattoos inked by Thai monks

The BBC visits a 400-year-old Thai temple where devotees get spiritual tattoos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c7jvS0n

HC notice to NCPCR on plea for Rahul prosecution for identifying rape survivor

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Rare show of Northern Lights dazzles North America

One of the most intense geomagnetic storm in years paints skies across the region green, purple and pink. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tBodHqI

France protests: Macron takes off 'luxury' watch during TV interview

The president's team say the watch was banging on the table - but critics say it was a bad look. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KkvUwYI

Rahul's disqualification 'immediate & automatic' despite bail: Experts

NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification has come into “immediate and automatic” effect upon his conviction and sentencing despite the grant of bail and suspension of his sentence for a month, say lawyers who have closely worked with EC on such cases. The only scenario where the disqualification shall not take effect is if the trial court itself or an appellant court stays his conviction as well as sentence or the appellant court reduces the quantum of his sentence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7qIaO13 via IFTTT

Mamata and Naveen bat for strong federal structure

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Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests

Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FgVChKi

Johnson & Johnson’s set to lose patent on key TB drug in July

In one of the most-watched patent cases in recent times, the Indian Patent Office on Thursday rejected American giant Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) attempt to extend its monopoly on life-saving TB drug bedaquiline beyond July this year. The development made public coincidentally on the eve of the World TB Day — will improve access to the core drug, Bedaquiline, which is part of the WHO recommended all-oral TB regimen. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Rbd2nJt via IFTTT

Tweaks in law, extensions to ED chief illegal: Amicus to Supreme Court

Senior advocate K V Vishwanathan, who is assisting the court as amicus curiae in adjudicating pleas against extension given to the ED director, told the Supreme Court on Thursday that amendments made in law by the Centre to extend the tenure and the three extensions given to its present director are illegal and would compromise the independence and integrity of the investigating agency. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2sIwxkV via IFTTT

Do Kwon: Fugitive crypto mogul believed caught in Montenegro

Police believe they have arrested Do Kwon, the crypto boss accused of a multibillion-dollar fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uxtngIW

Masked man with loaded gun stopped from entering Florida strip club

Security guards fight off the man in Tampa, Florida, possibly preventing a mass shooting, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yaANVSg

44 Indian courses make it to Top 100 QS World University Rankings

Several Indian universities have made it to the world’s top places to pursue popular subjects, especially in the STEM fields. A total of 44 programmes — last year it was 35 — from various campuses made it to the global top 100, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 released on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tJVlu6L via IFTTT

Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul hit with SEC charges over crypto scheme

Stars including Lindsay Lohan failed to disclose they were paid to promote cryptocurrencies, the SEC says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aGLrJAS

Famed cartoonist Laxman my favourite newsperson, says CJI

The Times of India’s legendary cartoonist R K Laxman is Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud’s favourite journalist because the widely followed caricaturist succeeded in accomplishing the core of a journalist’s mission by holding a mirror up to the powers that be. from Times of India https://ift.tt/P9w0q52 via IFTTT

US raises interest rates despite banking turmoil

The Federal Reserve moves borrowing costs higher as it focuses on efforts to stabilise prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sVqG6Qg

UIDAI tightens processes to secure Aadhaar

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‘Amritpal changed in village gurdwara, fled on bike’; 4 more held

Four more associates of Amritpal Singh were arrested Tuesday for allegedly helping him sneak past multiple police teams and reach a gurdwara in Jalandhar's Nangal Ambian village, where he apparently changed from traditional Sikh attire into a shirt and trousers before fleeing with three others on two motorbikes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vr9QV4f via IFTTT

Rajasthan becomes first state to guarantee right to health

Rajasthan on Tuesday passed a landmark Right to Health (RTH) Bill under which private hospitals will not be able to charge emergency patients and will be compensated by the state — a “controversial” provision according to such hospitals and doctors who continued protests against the move for the second day and were later joined by government doctors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kEmvIQi via IFTTT

‘Is it the big one?’ Strong tremors spark late-­night panic in Delhi­-NCR

Strong tremors jolted parts of north India sending shock waves across Delhi-NCR at 10.17pm on Tuesday as an earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan. The tremors lasting about 30 seconds forced panic-stricken people to rush out of buildings and take refuge in open areas as fears of a “big earthquake” hitting the Indian Himalayan region, as forecast by experts, were revived. There was no immediate report of any loss of life or property. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6bsGTm0 via IFTTT

Ukraine war: UK defends sending uranium shells after Putin warning

The UK says the depleted uranium shells, which it is sending to Ukraine, are "standard". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Iu9XebT

Read all your daily horoscope predictions

Today is a good day for those with Aries signs. They may find new sources of income, and past investments may give them a good profit. They may connect with a social organization, which will increase their network. Singles may find a soul mate in terms of marriage. Taurus may be blessed by elders today, which may give them confidence. Gemini may expect some instant gains in their business, which may boost their confidence level. Cancer may feel dull and unhappy today. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YXg8fj6 via IFTTT

India to be growth engine: Samsung

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Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea

If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dqA5tV2

End conflict, finalise MoP, House panel tells govt, SC

The Parliamentary standing committee on law has asked the government and the Supreme Court to “weed out their differences” and finalise the revised memorandum of procedure for appointment of judges in higher judiciary. The MoP is pending for over seven years, the panel observed, while expressing concern at over 30% vacancies in high courts across the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OUdt3Fo via IFTTT

The 'dear' friendship of Xi and Putin... in 62 seconds

As Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow, the BBC examines the relationship between the two world leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S9qK3s5

Jeffrey Epstein banks to face sex trafficking case

A US court says the banks must face claims they enabled the deceased financier's sex trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OBIYXKA

EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision" from the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sSCn0z2

Putin to Xi: We will discuss your plan to end the war in Ukraine

China's leader, whose Ukraine plan has been criticised in the West, gets a warm welcome in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pfdsb6c

India summons UK envoy over pulling down of Tricolour at Indian HC

India on Sunday night summoned the British deputy high commissioner and demanded an explanation over the complete "absence of security" after videos of pulling down of the Indian flag at the Indian mission in London during a protest by pro-Khalistan elements emerged on social media. In a strongly-worded statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India finds "unacceptable" the indifference of the UK government to the security of Indian diplomatic premises and personnel in the UK. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lZVaNLs via IFTTT

Credit Suisse: Bank rescue damages Switzerland's reputation for stability

Beset by scandals and crisis, many people are questioning how a totemic bank ended up beyond repair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xbZLT9l

What chicken feet tell us about daily life in Egypt

Rising food prices mean Egyptians are struggling to put food on the table for their families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4GCrpEc

Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/78aFZ1q

Training plane crashes in MP, both pilots killed

A training aircraft crashed in Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday afternoon, killing both pilots — captain Mohit Thakur from Himachal Pradesh and V Maheshwari, a trainee from Gujarat. The plane, a Diamond DA-40, operated by the National Flying Training Institute (NFTI), had taken off from Birsi airport in Gondia district of Maharashtra, and crashed approximately 40km away in a dense forest in Balaghat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MZW7EzP via IFTTT

Attacked by crocodile, 8 swept away while crossing Chambal, 3 die

The tragic incident occurred at a spot where there was no bridge or boat available for crossing. Eyewitnesses reported that the devotees were holding each other's hands tightly as they traversed the river, united in faith. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ydrxpIb via IFTTT

76 samples of new Covid variant XBB1.16 found in India: INSACOG

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'Mismatch in cop’s version cast doubt in 2014 Morani case'

A special MCOCA court, while acquitting 12 accused in the firing at the Juhu bungalow of producers Karim and Ali Morani in 2014, has observed that it appeared one of the cops investigating the case cooked up a story regarding certain aspects and discrepancies appearing in his evidence create a shadow of doubt about the happening of the incident. While 12 accused, including alleged gangster Obaid Radiowala, were acquitted on Thursday, the judgment was made available on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wmvkbNX via IFTTT

Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T2hcMlj

Compensation paid in just 6% of hit-and-run cases since 2017-18

The government has paid claims in barely 5,036 hit-and-run cases — 3,209 for deaths and 1,827 for persons left grievously injured — since 2017-18, according to official data. This is only 6% of the number of persons killed and left injured every year in hit and run cases on Indian roads. On an average, 80,000 people either lose their lives or are left seriously injured in hit and run cases annually. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Yk2jeXO via IFTTT

1st week of Budget session’s 2nd leg one of least productive

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day on Friday due to slogan-shouting by the opposition and protests by BJP over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent “democracy under threat” remarks in London. The first week of the second leg of the budget session in Lok Sabha was one of the least productive as proceedings were stalled for five days in a row with BJP insisting on an apology from Rahul and the Opposition seeking a JPC probe into the Adani issue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/76TtGxY via IFTTT

Can Vladimir Putin actually be arrested?

BBC correspondents Anna Holligan and Steve Rosenberg on the difficulties of detaining a president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sgGyMUv

Will Vladimir Putin ever face a war crimes trial?

Despite the charges against him at the Hague, the chances of a prosecution for Ukraine war crimes are slim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E4absYv

'China-brokered Saudi peace deal will help India'

Iran said on Friday that its peace agreement with Saudi Arabia, which was brokered by China, shouldn’t be of concern to India as peace and stability in the Gulf will benefit Indian diaspora as well. Tehran also sought resumption of crude export to India citing Delhi’s decision to ramp up its crude imports from Russia, despite pressure from the US and other western countries to curb its economic engagements with Moscow. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Jn63FS1 via IFTTT

6 dead in major fire at high-rise commercial building in Hyderabad

The six people were found in an unconscious condition by firemen on Thursday in an office room on the fifth floor which was completely filled with smoke, in the building and were rushed to a state-run hospital. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wetV2O7 via IFTTT

Turkey's Erdogan seals deal on Finland joining Nato

A vote on Finland's membership now goes to Turkey's parliament, but Sweden's bid is still held up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zhRGbQ6

What China’s baby woes mean for its economic ambitions

The country's ageing population and shrinking workforce are a threat to its economic growth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/khRn92Q

NAAC IT system riddled with ‘opacity, gaps’: Internal probe

Now, an internal enquiry committee of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has cast aspersions on its entire business. It said from step one when an institute submits its data to the NAAC, it is open to changes with “no mechanism to check data alteration”, to the last point on how peer team members are selected to inspect an institute, and everything in between that is riddled with “opacity”, “mistakes” and “gaps”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/P8g6WTx via IFTTT

Protests in Paris as Macron pushes through pension reform in France

The French government has invoked a power that means no vote is needed for the reforms to go ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/691IbRn

'Twitter foreign entity, can’t seek protection under Article 19'

US-based microblogging platform Twitter Inc cannot seek protection under Article 19 of the Constitution that guarantees freedom of speech and expression to Indian citizens and entities, not to foreigners, the central government said Thursday in the Karnataka high court. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1Ye9hVR via IFTTT

The Great Indian Laughter Challenge fame Khyali booked for rape

Popular comedian Khyali Saharan has been accused of raping a 25-year-old woman in a hotel room in Jaipur. The woman filed a complaint and a case being registered against the comedian at Mansarovar police station on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bzdnNXo via IFTTT

Russian spy network accused of sabotage arrested in Poland

The group of foreign citizens were arrested in Poland accused of a sabotage plot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/310BUfZ

Woman ‘kills’ mom, hides chopped body parts; held

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RCB end losing streak in WPL with win over UP Warriorz

Royal Challengers Bangalore finally opened their account in the Women's Premier League with a comfortable five-wicket victory over UP Warriorz on Wednesday. RCB snapped their five-match losing streak to keep slender hopes of reaching the playoffs alive. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZfVQvPi via IFTTT

San Francisco reparations plan proposes $5m for black residents

The city is also considering homes in San Francisco for $1 per family under the reparations plan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xwpYke7

Aukus submarine deal: Is conflict with China getting closer?

Beijing has reacted with anger to the details of a UK, US and Australia defence pact known as Aukus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pdx6nmi

SC nixes govt plea for Rs 7,400 crore additional damages for Bhopal gas disaster

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Centre’s plea filed in 2010 seeking an additional compensation of Rs 7,400 crore from Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) for the victims of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/v32laUB via IFTTT

US drone crash: A moment fraught with danger

The encounter between a Russian jet and a US drone raises some difficult questions for President Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KBTEGF6

German military boost fails to spend single euro

A plan to strengthen the army in the wake of the Ukraine war has been "pitiful" so far, an MP says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cxU8EGT

WPL: Mumbai seal playoff berth with big win over Gujarat

Mumbai Indians became the first team to qualify for the playoffs as they kept their unbeaten record intact with a comfortable 55-run victory over Gujarat Giants in their reverse fixture in the Women's Premier League at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ud4f6uN via IFTTT

Imran Khan: Clashes as Pakistan police try to arrest opposition leader

The ex-PM says he is "mentally prepared" for sleeping in a cell, as police do battle with his supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lvtIAEF

Timed Teaser: When might the asteroid hit Earth?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6r4LOxm

Remove in 3 months mosque on Allahabad HC premises: SC

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Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project

The US, UK and Australia say new nuclear-powered submarines will help ensure stability in the Pacific. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TSLePkR

‘Seminal issue’: Five judge SC bench to hear same-sex marriage pleas

The Supreme Court on Monday referred a bunch of pleas seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages to a five-judge constitution bench for adjudication, saying it is a “seminal issue” and an “important matter”. The apex court took the step despite the Centre’s insistence that Parliament alone should take a call on the subject whose intricacies could impact “how our society develops henceforth”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lNM8mKh via IFTTT

Dick Fosbury: The athlete who developed the 'Fosbury Flop' dies aged 76

Dick Fosbury - the man who revolutionised the high jump in athletics - has died at the age of 76. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q4bHEu8

In hunt for IS terrorists, NIA raids 5 places in MP & Maha

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Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q0OblKR

Same­sex marriage will‘cause havoc’: Govt in SC

The Centre's affidavit filed in the SC firmly opposing legal recognition for same-sex marriages states there are a slew of legislations pertaining to adoption, maintenance, rape, dowry prohibition, cruelty etc., that recognise only hetrosexual couples and these laws cannot be applicable in case of same-sex marriage as it is neither possible nor feasible to term one as 'husband' and the other as 'wife'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rvXL6qm via IFTTT

Defence ministry finalising ₹15,000 cr+ deal for 200 more BrahMos

The procurement proposal for the missiles and associated equipment will soon be taken up for consideration by the Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisitions Council (DAC). "It will be sent for the final nod to the PM-led cabinet committee on security," a source told TOI on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DvK2zjx via IFTTT

Saudi Arabia executes Jordanian man after allegedly giving forced confession

The family of Hussein Abu Al-Khair say he was tortured into confessing to drugs charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mjrJ6DL

Fashion on parade as stars hit champagne (not red) carpet at the Oscars

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mGr8C9S

Daily Covid cases cross 500 for the first time in 114 days

As Covid-19 infections continued to inch up, fresh daily cases in the country crossed 500 on Saturday for the first time in 114 days, with the seven-day average having doubled in the last 11 days. The overall numbers, however, are still relatively low and there has been no rise in deaths from the virus, which were recorded at six in the last seven days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gcH9Wey via IFTTT

Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IHQey8c

Manipur ends truce with Kuki militants

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Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G1DHF7Q

Need to work in mission mode to help artisans: PM Modi

Stressing the need for working on "time-bound mission" to help artisans and small businesses, PM Modi on Saturday said that crores of jobs have already been created by skilling the youth under the Skill India Mission and setting up Kaushal Rozgar Kendras, and that skilled craftsmen are symbols of the true spirit of self-reliant India. Modi was addressing the 12th and the last post-Budget webinar on 'PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Msw7hlO via IFTTT

Evidence of Rs 600 crore payoffs found after Lalu kin searches, claims ED

A day after searches were conducted at 24 locations in Delhi-NCR, Patna, Mumbai and Ranchi on premises linked to former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son, Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav, and his daughters in connection with the land-for-railway job probe, the Enforcement Directorate claimed on Saturday it has seized documents revealing "proceeds of crime" worth Rs 600 crore. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Y38Tq64 via IFTTT

Delhi police rule out unnatural death of Satish Kaushik

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Tribal girl in T'gana seeks more 'dowry', calls off marriage

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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide trial halted over dementia claims

Judges in The Hague pause the trial of Félicien Kabuga, the alleged mastermind of Rwanda's genocide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oWYZ6fL

Ready for middle path between OPS & NPS: Fadnavis

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Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sdCi8TO

India records first 2 H3N2 flu deaths in Haryana, Karnataka

The Union health ministry on Friday advised states to be on alert after two H3N2 deaths were reported from Haryana and Karnataka. There are four types of influenza viruses: A, B, C, and D. Influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal epidemics of disease in people almost every year in January to March and the post-monsoon season in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WY3aHRe via IFTTT

ED arrested Sisodia after CBI found no evidence: Kejriwal

Before the ED began questioning Sisodia, the former deputy CM was questioned by the CBI, both before and after they arrested him. The CBI claimed before the court that during the interrogation, Sisodia had been evasive and uncooperative. His secretary, other associates and party functionaries have already recorded their statements with both the CBI and the ED. from Times of India https://ift.tt/atcqYgD via IFTTT

No oppn in Nagaland House for 2nd time, all parties support govt

There will be no opposition in the Nagaland assembly for a second time as all political parties have offered their support to CM Neiphiu Rio, but it's not clear whether they will be included in the government or considered "outside support" until a decision by the NDPP-BJP alliance, according to Nagaland deputy CM Y Patton of BJP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2y5DXxF via IFTTT

Several killed in shooting in Germany church in Hamburg

Police say the shooting occurred in a church and they are searching for the attackers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/om6zgJZ

VP Jagdeep Dhankar 'attaches' personal staff to 20 Rajya Sabha panels, draws oppn ire

Eight members of Rajya Sabha chairman and VP Jagdeep Dhankhar’s personal staff have been “attached” to 20 House panels thatcame under the ambit of the RS this week, a move that drew flak from opposition benches. Dhankhar said the decision was taken after “multi-layered consultations”. These officers have been tasked with assisting committees in their work. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8zi9RBW via IFTTT

Canadian police investigate Chinese 'police stations' in Quebec

Similar stations have raised concerns in other countries, including the US and the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4oam7qW

UN buys huge ship to avert catastrophic oil spill off Yemen

The vessel will head to Yemen and remove 1.1m barrels of oil from a stricken tanker in the Red Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KpFX0Dd

Ugandan bill threatens jail for saying you're gay

A bill is tabled in parliament to criminalise anyone identifying as LGBTQ+, and to imprison them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VuhC0mn

Berlin to allow women to go topless in public swimming pools

A woman complained after she was thrown out of an open-air pool for going topless. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SKgOVlR

MLA Kadu gets two years for assault on public servant

A Nashik court Wednesday convicted and sentenced Achalpur MLA Omprakash alias Bachchu Kadu to one-year imprisonment each on two charges of assault on a public servant and intentional insult in 2017. While the sentences are to run concurrently, Kadu's lawyers moved a bail plea, which was granted to enable him to move an appeal in a higher court. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ee5ZGJk via IFTTT

Delhi excise policy: K Kavitha gets ED summons, seeks more time

Kavitha, who is a BRS legislative council member and Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao's daughter, has been asked to go to ED's Delhi office for questioning on Thursday. However, said she will appear before ED on March 11. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mL9PNWw via IFTTT

Georgia protests: Controversial law highlights struggle for future

Divisions over a controversial law are the latest sign of a wider struggle over the country's future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JOmQZKf

Govt brings crypto under money laundering law

The Centre's move to bring the cryptocurrency sector under the ambit of PMLA is in line with the global trend of requiring digital-asset platforms to follow anti-money laundering standards similar to those followed by other regulated entities like banks or stock brokers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iZomaN4 via IFTTT

Car crashes into cafe during podcast recording

"It's so quiet in here," the host says as an out-of-control car swerves into shot behind him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n6vG3lg

The ex-RAF base in Essex that could house asylum seekers

The government is considering MDP Wethersfield in Essex, currently home to military police, as a centre for asylum seekers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6aAR2QY

President appoints Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj as Delhi cabinet ministers

AAP spokesperson and DJB vice-chairman Bharadwaj is a three-term MLA who served as transport and environment minister in Kejriwal's first government in 2013-14. Atishi, elected as MLA for the first time in 2020, has worked with Sisodia on the city's education system. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EJ3wzf0 via IFTTT

The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes

In a country with just two women in its cabinet, Satoko Kishimoto is trying to change the culture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6KqSdAQ

‘Gods will be angry’: No Holi in these villages

While Holi is celebrated with much fanfare across Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand, there are over 100 villages in Pithoragarh district's Dharchula and Munsiyari that stay away from all festivities. They will have nothing to do with it. They have a reason. They don't want to dirty "god's own mountains" with the stains of colours. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tYs3GJ5 via IFTTT

Join Eurovision fan's emotional ride to get tickets

Josh from Romford rushed to get tickets for this year's contest in Liverpool, but was he successful? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5hZpm3k

US interest rates could go higher than expected

US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/diCVBZx

At least 6 Palestinians killed during Israeli West Bank raid

The Israeli army raided the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday, Palestinian health officials said, leading to a gunbattle that killed at least six Palestinians and wounded a dozen others. The Israeli military said it had killed the suspected assailant behind the fatal shooting of two Israeli brothers in the northern West Bank town of Hawara last week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rEw7BqS via IFTTT

Man charged over mid-air door and stabbing rampage

The 33-year-old US man is detained after the alleged incident on a flight from LA to Boston on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NYJkE06

Manik Saha to be Tripura CM, Jishnu may be dy CM despite poll loss

Manik Saha, whose 10 months as Tripura CM marked him out as BJP's choice for a full term at the helm going into the polls, was Monday elected legislature party leader amid lobbying by some within the party for Union minister Pratima Bhoumik. Saha's ex-deputy Jishnu Dev Varma is tipped to retain the post. PM Modi is scheduled to be in Agartala on Wednesday for the swearing-in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/n1tFpq9 via IFTTT

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: South Africa gets new minister to tackle power crisis

An "electricity minister" has been appointed to address the country's unprecedented energy shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xv9GMHm

Mexico: 103 unaccompanied minors abandoned in truck

A total of 343 migrants - including 103 children - have been found in an abandoned truck in Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wAVOKRI

China's new human gene-editing rules worry experts

Regulations were updated after an outcry over gene-edited babies but a leading expert says they don't go far enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ksqvl1P

Migrant row: TN books state BJP prez for 'provocative' posts

Tamil Nadu police have filed a case against state BJP chief K Annamalai for posting "provocative" tweets and social media statements about unsubstantiated allegations of attacks on migrant labourers from the north and related fake videos. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rjbpSvN via IFTTT

Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bmtMdzB

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan dodges arrest by giving police the slip

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan escaped arrest after police officials arrived at his residence in Lahore on Sunday with arrest warrants for his continuous absence from court hearings in the Toshakhana (state depository) case related to purchase and sale of gifts. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zEV9a2W via IFTTT

Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of defaming India abroad

Congress MP says opposition will do very well in 2024. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Mr2yIis via IFTTT

Telangana CM KCR 'man behind joint opposition letter' on Manish Sisodia

Meanwhile, Congress claimed nobody approached the party to be one of the signatories. While Congress has been advocating a joint opposition, the party leadership continues to argue that there is a need to identify genuine secular anti-BJP parties, and that it cannot be a random collection of groups "playing both sides". from Times of India https://ift.tt/xwfYjmT via IFTTT

China boosts military budget while warning of escalating threats

Beijing announces an increase in military spending, while warning of "escalating" threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kCJl2Ej

Toblerone: Swiss rules mean chocolate bar to drop Matterhorn from packaging

Production of some of the chocolate is moving outside Switzerland so the Alpine peak can no longer be used. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tYPeWNq

Delhi LG allows teachers' trip, government slams riders

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Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jdgfWHm

Shekhawat sues Rajasthan CM Gehlot for defamation over scam ‘barbs’

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday sued Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot for alleged defamatory remarks against him and his late mother over a state co-operative scam in which investors allegedly lost about Rs 900 crore. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OVQWvwt via IFTTT

Delhi: DDA asks CBI to file FIR against 39 of its officers

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Mumbai Indians thrash Gujarat Giants by 143 runs in WPL opener

Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians on Saturday started the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) in style, thrashing Gujarat Giants by 143 runs in the tournament opener at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The Mumbai skipper scored the first half-century of the new league as her 30-ball 65 blitzkrieg powered her team to a massive 207 for 5. Mumbai bowlers then ended Gujarat's innings in the 16th over, reducing them to 64/9 in 15.1 overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/podzqgI via IFTTT

Delhi: Narela hi-tech prison to house dreaded inmates

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NPP’s Conrad stakes claim to form Meghalaya govt with 32 MLAs

Caretaker Meghalaya CM and NPP president Conrad Sangma Friday staked claim to form the next government in the hill state, handing governor Phagu Chauhan a list of 32 MLAs that include two from a regional party whose chief caused a flutter hours later by formally disowning the duo's move. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XV1Q6Aw via IFTTT

6 youth die as truck rams their car on Gurgaon-Faridabad road

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Ukraine war: US sends Kyiv more ammunition amid fears stocks running short

A new US tranche worth $400m also includes tactical bridges ahead of Ukraine's expected offensive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z30X4yk

Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says

The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue was successfully removed in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EU7V2BD

Florida resident dies from brain-eating amoeba

Officials suspect the victim was infected after rinsing their nasal sinuses with public tap water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PBdaETe

Jaishankar mum if India played role in fixing Blinken-Lavrov meet

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Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/56clLjI

Multilateralism in crisis, deep global divisions: PM Modi at G20 meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that it should be acknowledged that it is a time of “deep global divisions” and that “multilateralism is in crisis” as he addressed the opening meeting of the foreign ministers of G20 in New Delhi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XGV5sbI via IFTTT

NDA 3, Congress 3 in bypolls in 5 states

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Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill

Bill Lee plans to sign bills restricting drag performers and gender-affirming care for children from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9hywVJ1

Britain's Prince Harry loses home on royal estate: Reports

Frogmore Cottage, which they refurbished at a reported cost of £2.4 million ($2.9 million), had been a wedding present from the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2018. Harry and Meghan, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were reportedly told to vacate the property in January just days after the publication of the prince's tell-all memoir 'Spare'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DxYKMPN via IFTTT

Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KcfB7h9

3rd Test: Australia in control after skittling India for 109

India's batting order collapsed like a pack of cards on a treacherous spinning wicket of Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore as the hosts bundled out for 109 runs -- their fourth lowest Test total against Australia at home. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MC8eBm5 via IFTTT

Servant kills owner with axe after failed molestation attempt

A male servant who allegedly killed a woman owner of the house in Khedi Chandwan village of Bhawanigarh in Punjab's Sangrur district on February 25 after a failed molestation attempt was arrested on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xknLQMH via IFTTT