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Thursday, Apr 18

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Maharashtra speaker Rahul Narwekar creates stir in BJP, says he’s in don Arun Gawli’s gang now

Rahul Narwekar, Maharashtra assembly speaker, expressed unwavering support for Geeta Gawli, backed by BJP in BMC polls, to become the Mumbai mayor. Narwekar's dedication to the ABS family, led by Arun Gawli, was emphasized.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Luxury cars, apartments in Dubai, London: This Goa BJP candidate self-declares assets of nearly Rs 1,400 crore

Pallavi Dempo, BJP's South Goa candidate, filed her nomination for the Lok Sabha election, with a disclosed net worth of nearly Rs 1,400 crore. She owns assets worth Rs 255.4 crore, including properties in Goa and abroad.

Google employees arrested after protests over Israel project; read company's statement on Police action

Google employees arrested for protesting the company's work with the Israeli government. Sit-ins led to arrests in New York & Sunnyvale. Demands included pulling out of a contract with Amazon. Google clarifies work not military-related.

Tuesday, Apr 16

Patanjali ads case: You are doing good work but can't degrade allopathy, SC tells Ramdev

Ramdev issued another apology to Supreme Court in Patanjali misleading ads case and requested to make amends. The court criticized Patanjali for degrading allopathy and violating the court order. The apex court granted Ramdev, Balkrishna,…

Monday, Apr 15

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Bengaluru woman rider gets Rs 1.36 lakh fine: Honda Activa scooter seized

Bengaluru rider fined Rs 1.36 lakh for 270 traffic violations. CCTV footage captured wrong-side riding. Metro cities enforce rules with CCTV. Follow TOI Auto for Indian roads updates.

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21 former judges write to CJI alleging people with political interest casting aspersion on judiciary

A group of 21 retired judges of the Supreme Court and high courts have written to the Chief Justice of India on the escalating attempts by "certain factions to undermine the judiciary through calculated pressure, misinformation, and public…

Friday, Apr 12

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BJP drops CM Eknath Shinde, deputy CM Ajit Pawar from list of star campaigners in Maharashtra

BJP dropped Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar from its roster of star campaigners in the state. A revised list of 40 star campaigners, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was presented to the Election Commission of…

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Supreme Court judge's 'rip you apart' comment riles present, former judges

Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah's criticism of Uttarakhand govt's laxity in controlling Patanjali Ayurved ads, breaching SC orders, sparked concerns among ex-judges. Emphasizing high judicial conduct, they advocate upholding integrity,…

Thursday, Apr 11

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CJI-led bench tears into 2021 SC order in favour of Reliance Infrastructure

Reliance Infra, led by Anil Ambani, lost a Rs 8,000 crore award after SC's harsh ruling. The dispute over Delhi Metro's project took an unexpected turn, leaving the company empty-handed despite the earlier favorable verdict.

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You asked, you pay: Supreme Court to Gautam Navlakha on Rs 1.6 crore security bill

The National Investigation Agency charged Gautam Navlakha ₹1.64 crore for house arrest in the Elgar Parishad case. The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Navlakha must pay the amount and gave him one week to decide how to reimburse the…

Tuesday, Apr 9

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'Conspired & concealed': What Delhi HC said while dismissing Arvind Kejriwal's arrest plea

The Delhi High Court rejected CM Arvind Kejriwal's appeal against the Enforcement Directorate's arrest. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma upheld the validity of the arrest, stating Kejriwal was involved in the "use and concealment of proceeds…

Monday, Apr 8

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American IT company cuts 800 jobs across India and US to hire talent with these skills

EXL Service restructures, cutting jobs, hiring skilled workers for generative AI. Leadership changes reflect focus on top talent aligned with clients' evolving data needs. Revenue increases, offset by decline in marketing analytics.

Saturday, Apr 6

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Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi says Congress's manifesto bears imprint of Muslim League

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress manifesto, comparing it to the Muslim League's stance during the freedom movement. PM Modi stated that the manifesto's alignment with past ideologies showed a disconnect from modern…

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Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy: Most of you have not experienced hunger. I have ...

NR Narayana Murthy recalls his 120-hour hunger during hitchhiking in Europe at a UN event showcasing The Akshaya Patra Foundation's milestone and India's food security policies aligning with SDGs.

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Modi 3.0 may trim ministries, expand elderly pension net

In keeping with PM Modi's repeated declarations that he is certain of a third term, top government officials are preparing an action plan for the new regime, focusing, among other things, on "optimisation of ministries" from the current 54…

Friday, Apr 5

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SSC GD 2024 Answer Key released at ssc.gov.in, download link here

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the provisional answer key for the SSC GD Constable Exam 2024, which was held on March 7, 2024. Candidates can access the answer key on the official website, ssc.gov.in. This initial answer…

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7 common white foods to avoid and their healthy alternatives

White foods like bread, pasta, rice, sugar, potato, and animal-based fats contribute to health issues. Replace with colorful options for weight loss and better health. Choose whole grains, natural sweeteners, and plant-based fats.

Thursday, Apr 4

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Photo of Arvind Kejriwal behind bars in background, wife Sunita reads husband's letter from Tihar

Sunita Kejriwal conveys Arvind Kejriwal's message for AAP legislators to address daily issues. Kejriwal, in Enforcement Directorate custody for money laundering, emphasizes public welfare. Images of Bhagat Singh, Baba Saheb Ambedkar, and…

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ICICI Bank warns customers: This new "kind of fraud becoming frequent"

ICICI Bank cautions customers against cyber threats, urging vigilance. Safety tips include updating mobile systems, avoiding suspicious links, and not sharing confidential information. Prompt reporting of frauds to the National Cyber Crime…

Tech layoffs in 2024 touch 50,000: IBM, Dell, Ericsson, Vodafone and others cut 100s of jobs in March

In 2024, the technology industry faced widespread layoffs, including major companies like IBM, Dell, Vodafone, Ericsson, Bell, Facebook Messenger, and Airmeet, impacting thousands of jobs due to various reasons like market conditions and…

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ED versus Arvind Kejriwal | 'AAP already used money in Goa polls': What ED and Delhi CM said in court

Delhi High Court questions Enforcement Directorate's arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal, citing election influence, witness tampering. Criticizes money recovery method for Goa elections funding, highlighting PMLA law issues.

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Justice Nagarathna set to test father’s ruling in industrial alcohol case

Justice B V Nagarathna leads a crucial case on distinguishing 'industrial alcohol' from 'intoxicating liquor,' pivotal in resolving Centre-state revenue disputes. She is poised to make history as India's first female Chief Justice in 2027,…

Wednesday, Apr 3

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Monday, Apr 1

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Excise policy case: Vijay Nair reported to Atishi, Saurabh not me, Kejriwal tells ED

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday said that Delhi CM Kejriwal named Aam Aadmi Party leaders Aatishi Marlena and Saurav Bharadwaj during interrogation. He was sent to judicial custody until April 15 by Special Judge Kaveri Baweja at…

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'Marry again' if you want before Lok Sabha poll or face UCC action: Assam CM Himanta Biswa to Badruddin Ajmal

Assam CM Sarma warns AIUDF's Ajmal to marry before elections to avoid UCC implications. Ajmal's response to Congress candidate led to Sarma's comments on polygamy ban. State aims for UCC post-elections, causing opposition from Ajmal.

Saturday, Mar 30

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Tax department detects HRA fraud with illegal usage of PANs

The income tax department uncovered a PAN fraud scheme where individuals misused PANs for house rent allowance claims, leading to the detection of numerous high-value cases. The misuse may entail legal repercussions, including penal…

Friday, Mar 29

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Watch: BMW's heart-touching yet humorous tribute to Mercedes-Benz CEO on his retirement

Dieter Zetsche, former Chairman of Daimler AG, received a humorous yet touching farewell from rival BMW. A video featuring a Zetsche lookalike bidding farewell and driving off in a Mercedes ends with BMW gifting him an i8 Roadster,…

Thursday, Mar 28

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I-T serves Congress Rs 1, 700 crore notice after HC rejects its plea on reassessment

The Income Tax department serves the Congress party a notice of approximately Rs 1,700 crore covering assessment years 2017-18 to 2020-21. Congress faces financial strain with penalties and interest, challenging the move as undemocratic.…