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May 17, 2022 10:11 PM IST
Child rights panel summons Twitter official over comedian Kunal Kamra’s video of minor singing patriotic song
NCPCR has summoned Twitter India’s communications director to appear before it on May 18 for not submitting an action taken report against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra after he had posted a doctored video of a minor singing a patriotic song.
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May 17, 2022 10:07 PM IST
Watch: Indian delegation at Cannes Film Festival
India has been named the Country of Honour at the Cannes Film Festival. Union minister Anurag Thakur, cctor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, CBFC members Prasoon Joshi, Vani Tripathi & Ricky Kej at the India pavilion at #CannesFilmFestival2022. Watch this video
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May 17, 2022 10:03 PM IST
Farmers sit on protest on Chandigarh-Mohali border
Farmers sit on a protest at the Chandigarh-Mohali border against the state government after police stopped them from entering Chandigarh
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May 17, 2022 08:54 PM IST
Class 11 examinations suspended in Assam due to floods
Class 11 examinations suspended in Assam due to floods
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May 17, 2022 08:53 PM IST
J&K: 4 injured in terror attack at a wine shop in Baramulla
Terrorists attacked a newly established wine shop located in the Baramulla district, four persons reported injuries. The area was cordoned off. More details awaited
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May 17, 2022 08:38 PM IST
Shah speaks to Assam CM over floods in state
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to take stock of the situation in wake of heavy rainfall in parts of Assam
“NDRF teams are already been deployed. Assured all possible help from the central govt,” tweets Union Home Min Amit Shah.
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May 17, 2022 08:22 PM IST
Ensure zero cross-border infiltration to wipe out terror in J&K, says Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. He also reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. During the meeting, Shah directed the security forces and the Jammu and Kashmir Police to actively conduct coordinated counter-terrorism operations, the home ministry statement read. Full report
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May 17, 2022 07:13 PM IST
Two Alliance Air pilots’ licences suspended for a year over Jabalpur runway excursion
Alliance Air ATR72 aircraft VT-AIW while operating flight 9I-617 (Delhi-Jabalpur) was involved in a runway excursion at Jabalpur on March 12th. After DGCA investigation, the privileges of the licenses held by both the operating crew have been suspended for a period of one year, reports ANI
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May 17, 2022 06:51 PM IST
Gyanvapi row: Hope Supreme Court will completely stay trial court order, says Owaisi
“The order is unfair, we hope SC will completely stay the order & recognise unfairness in ignoring the 1991 Places of Worship Act, Allahabad HC order & sealing without hearing of the other party. The order of the trial court was wrong, unfair & illegal,” says AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi
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May 17, 2022 06:42 PM IST
Delhi: Fire breaks out in banquet hall in Ashok Vihar, 10 fire tenders on spot
Fire breaks out in banquet hall in Ashok Vihar in Delhi, ten fire tenders rushed on spot to douse the flames
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May 17, 2022 06:25 PM IST
Delhi reports 393 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths in last 24 hours
Delhi reports 393 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths in last 24 hours
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May 17, 2022 06:03 PM IST
Gyanvapi survey: I’ve not done anything that reveals the secrecy of the matter, says former court commissioner on his removal
I’ve not done anything that reveals the secrecy of the matter. I was removed because of the allegations of Advocate Vishal Singh. I will respect the Court order. Whatever has happened is only because of Vishal: Ajay Mishra, Former Court Commissioner on his removal
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May 17, 2022 05:39 PM IST
Karnataka governor gives nod to ordinance on anti-conversion bill
Karnataka governor Thawar Chand Gehlot gives nod to ordinance on anti-conversion bill
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May 17, 2022 05:17 PM IST
Gyanvapi row: SC says DM to protect ‘Shivling area’, Muslims’ access remains
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will direct the Varanasi district magistrate to ensure that the area where ‘shivling’ was found will be protected but will not impede access of Muslims to the mosque for prayers. The case has been adjourned till Thursday. Full report
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May 17, 2022 04:56 PM IST
Advocate-Commissioner Ajay Kumar Mishra removed from his post appointed by the court
Gyanvapi row: Advocate-Commissioner Ajay Kumar Mishra removed from his post appointed by the court
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May 17, 2022 04:31 PM IST
Mundka fire: Delhi court grants police one-day custody of accused Manish Lakra and 2 others
Mundka fire: Delhi court grants police one-day custody of accused Manish Lakra and 2 others
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May 17, 2022 04:01 PM IST
PM Modi lauds India’s participation as Country of Honour at Cannes
“Delighted about India’s participation as a Country of Honour at Marché du Film-festival de Cannes. As India celebrates its 75th yr of independence,75th anniversary of Cannes Film Festival&75 yrs of Indo-French diplomatic ties enhance pride associated with momentous milestones,” says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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May 17, 2022 03:42 PM IST
Markets end in green as Sensex rises by 1,344.63 points, Nifty up by 417 points
Markets end in green as Sensex rises by 1,344.63 points, Nifty up by 417 points
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May 17, 2022 03:24 PM IST
Raghunath Rao Malkapure appointed Karnataka legislative council chairperson
Raghunath Rao Malkapure appointed as the Chairman of the Legislative Council with effect from 17th May 2022, reports ANI
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May 17, 2022 03:09 PM IST
All India Muslim Personal Law Board calls meet over Gyanvapi Mosque row
All India Muslim Personal Law Board calls an urgent meeting of its executive committee on 17th May. The current issues of the country, including Gyanvapi Masjid, Tipu Sultan Masjid, and other issues will be discussed. The Board will decide its future course of action.
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May 17, 2022 02:56 PM IST
CBI names Karti Chidambaram and 4 others in FIR for facilitating visa to a Chinese company beyond ceiling
CBI names Karti Chidambaram and 4 others in FIR for facilitating visa to a Chinese company beyond ceiling
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May 17, 2022 02:36 PM IST
SC extends cutoff for demolition of Supertech twin towers till August 28
SC extends cutoff for demolition of Supertech twin towers till August 28. The Court order came on an application moved by Supertech through its interim resolution professional seeking extension of deadline of May 22 on the request made by demolition agency Edifice Engineering. The top court has directed Noida authority to file a status report on compliance of Court’s order.
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May 17, 2022 02:30 PM IST
Mathura: Petition seeks deployment of security officials at mosque, court says hearing on July 1
A petition filed before the court of Civil Judge Senior Division in Mathura sought appointment of security official in Shahi Eidgah mosque and seal the Shahi Eidgah mosque to restrict movement there. The court ordered that application moved by petitioner MP Singh be put up on date fixed i.e. July 01
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May 17, 2022 01:54 PM IST
SC grants interim bail to Jitendra ‘Wasim Rizvi’ Tyagi
Supreme Court grants interim bail to Jitendra Tyagi, formerly known as Wasim Rizvi, for three months in Haridwar hate speech case.
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May 17, 2022 01:11 PM IST
Delimitation: India rejects Pak NA’s resolution
India rejects resolution passed Pak National Assembly on delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir, says, ‘No locus standi’.
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May 17, 2022 01:01 PM IST
‘BJP ordered raid on Chidambaram due to his speeches in Parliament’
BJP is trying to weaken Congress by raiding its members. P Chidambaram is a good lawyer and economist. This is the effect of speeches, debates he participates in. People vocal in Congress are being targeted. They want to bring autocracy in state: Mallikarjun Kharge, senior Congress leader
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May 17, 2022 12:14 PM IST
WPI inflation spikes to record high of 15.08{a78e43caf781a4748142ac77894e52b42fd2247cba0219deedaee5032d61bfc9}
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation rises to record 15.05 {a78e43caf781a4748142ac77894e52b42fd2247cba0219deedaee5032d61bfc9} in April against 14.55{a78e43caf781a4748142ac77894e52b42fd2247cba0219deedaee5032d61bfc9} in March, reports PTI, citing govt data.
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May 17, 2022 11:38 AM IST
Money laundering case: SC allows ED to question Abhishek Banerjee, wife
Supreme Court allows Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife, Rujira, to be interrogated by ED in Kolkata by giving them an advance 24 hour notice. No coercive action shall be taken against the officials on any complaint to be lodged against them, says top court.
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May 17, 2022 11:24 AM IST
‘A nationalist and patriot’: Congress on P Chidambaram, whose son raided by CBI
Mr. P Chidambaram is a nationalist and a patriot, whose commitment to the country is unquestionable. To plant source based preposterous allegations against a former Home Minister and Finance Minister by CBI reflects the lowest ebb in political discourse: Randeep Surjewala, spokesperson, Congress
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May 17, 2022 10:50 AM IST
Marital rape: Delhi HC verdict challenged in Supreme Court
Delhi high court’s spilt verdict on marital rape challenged in Supreme Court. Justice Rajiv Shakdher ruled in favour of criminalising marital rape, while Justice Hari Shankar disagreed.
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May 17, 2022 10:18 AM IST
LIC listed on stock market
The ringing of the bell at the Bombay Stock Exchange marks the listing of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on the stock market.
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May 17, 2022 09:47 AM IST
‘Gyanvapi mosque survey report can’t be submitted today’
Gyanvapi mosque survey report can’t be submitted today, would seek more time from Varanasi court, says official as deadline ends.
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May 17, 2022 09:14 AM IST
CBI raids Congress leader Karti Chidambaram: Report
CBI searches at multiple premises linked to Congress leader Karti Chidambaram, reports ANI, quoting his office.
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May 17, 2022 08:49 AM IST
India logs 1,569 new Covid-19 cases, 19 deaths
With 1,569 fresh Covid-19 infections, India’s Covid-19 tally below 2,000-mark after nearly a month; 19 deaths in 24 hours. Total cases at 43,125,370.
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May 17, 2022 08:17 AM IST
1 killed, several injured as bus topples on Agra-Lucknow Expressway
In Uttar Pradesh, bus headed to Bihar with 50 onboard overturns on Lucknow-Agra Expressway; 1 dead, several injured, say police.
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May 17, 2022 07:37 AM IST
US Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues lands in Delhi
“Namaste! Great to be back in New Delhi. Look forward to discussions on advancing #USIndia shared values of human rights, humanitarian support, and democratic governance,” tweets Uzra Zeya, Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues.
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May 17, 2022 07:05 AM IST
US Air Force successfully tests ‘hypersonic weapon’
The test was conducted on Saturday off the coast of Southern California when a B-52 bomber released an Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW). It flew at five times the speed of sound: United States Air Force
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May 17, 2022 06:28 AM IST
President Kovind addresses Indian diaspora in Jamaica
India and Jamaica continue to enjoy cordial and friendly relations based on shared democratic values. Economic and commercial interactions continue to grow despite constraints like geographical distance. However, there remains potential for enhanced trade and investment: President Ram Nath Kovind
‘Faulty design’: Goa minister, conservation architects clash over Kala Academy renovation
Goa culture minister Govind Gaude said the Kala Academy, designed by celebrated architect Charles Correa, has a faulty design and insisted that told the foundation started by the architect to not interfere in its renovation
Updated on May 18, 2022 01:10 AM IST
Pleas filed to stop namaz at Mathura mosque, seal complex
Two Hindu lawyers filed two separate pleas in local courts in Mathura on Tuesday, one demanding that Muslims be restricted from offering namaz at the Shahi Eidgah.
Published on May 18, 2022 01:04 AM IST
CBI books Karti Chidambaram, raids 10 locations in 6 states
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday raided the premises of senior Congress leader and former union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, a Lok Sabha MP, alleging that the latter facilitated visas for Chinese nationals for a power project of the Vedanta group in Punjab in return for bribes, at a time when his father was the union home minister, people familiar with the development said
Published on May 18, 2022 01:02 AM IST
Varanasi court removes Gyanvapi survey’s commissioner
A Varanasi local court on Tuesday removed advocate commissioner Ajay Kumar Mishra, who was in charge of the survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex, over allegations that he leaked details of the controversial process.
Published on May 18, 2022 01:02 AM IST
K’taka govt has taken away our powers: State EC tells high court
A vacation division bench of the High Court comprising Justice SG Pandit and Justice MG Uma heard the Election Commission’s petition over holding elections to Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayats as mandated by the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Published on May 18, 2022 12:59 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Bengaluru
Preparing list of Karnataka’s ‘illegal’ churches: Sri Rame Sene chief
Some houses in Karnataka have been converted into churches where they just put a cross, conduct prayers and these places are used for (religious) coversions, Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Muthalik said
Published on May 18, 2022 12:59 AM IST
Kannada TV actor dies after cosmetic surgery, kin blames hospital
According to a complaint filed by her parents at the Rajajinagar police station, Chethana had reportedly undergone a ‘fat-free’ surgery on May 16, soon after which she experienced some breathing difficulties. Thereafter, she was immediately shifted to the Kaade Hospital in Manjunath Nagar, but the doctors there declared her brought dead.
Published on May 18, 2022 12:58 AM IST
Karnataka governor Gehlot gives assent to anti-conversion ordinance
Before the governor’s assent, the Karnataka government promulgated the anti-conversion ordinance on May 12.
Published on May 18, 2022 12:58 AM IST
India slams Pakistan over resolution on J&K delimitation exercise
‘We categorically reject the farcical resolution passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan on the subject of the delimitation exercise in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir,’ says MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi
Published on May 18, 2022 12:55 AM IST
DMK’s Kanimozhi to lead MPs delegation to Centre over cotton price rise
Pointing to Chief Minister M K Stalin writing to the Centre on Monday to take steps to rein in cotton and yarn prices, the state government said Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi would lead a delegation of MPs and meet Sitharaman and Union Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal in Delhi on May 18.
Published on May 18, 2022 12:54 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Chennai
ED can examine TMC leader, wife in Kolkata: SC
A bench headed by justice U U Lalit issued notice to the ED on the plea filed by Abhishek and his wife against the high court order.
Published on May 18, 2022 12:54 AM IST
Kerala to turn old low-floor buses into classrooms
Kerala transport minister Raju said following summer vacation when schools re-open in June, they will need more classrooms and the used buses can be used for the purpose.He said it will prop up young children’s interest towards schools.
Published on May 18, 2022 12:53 AM IST
YSRC names OBC leader Krishnaiah from Telangana for Rajya Sabha polls
Krishnaiah’s name was finalised by YSRC president and chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy after holding discussions with his senior party leaders at his camp office at Tadepalli on Tuesday.
Published on May 18, 2022 12:53 AM IST
Rains to continue for 3 more days in Kerala
Kerala districts put on orange alert are Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod, while a yellow alert was sounded in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kollam, Kottayam, Thiruvananthapuram and Pathanamthitta.
Published on May 18, 2022 12:53 AM IST
Tamil Nadu quarry collapse: Two still trapped under debris
Of the six men, who have been trapped since Saturday night, four were rescued but two of them died. On Tuesday, rescue personnel identified the location of the fifth worker buried under the debris in the quarry, according to Tamil Nadu officials.
Published on May 18, 2022 12:52 AM IST
