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Remittances to India set to hit record $100bn this year

Remittance flows to India are estimated to grow 12% to reach $100 billion for the first time this year— way ahead of Mexico, China and Philippines— according to World Bank’s Migration and Development brief. Between 2016-17 and 2020-21, the share of remittances from US, UK and Singapore increased from 26% to over 36%, while the share from five Gulf countries dropped from 54% to 28%,” the World Bank said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cOat38y
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India saw very low number of Covid vax clotting cases: Govt

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that India had a very low incidence of Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) cases of Thrombosis and Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) during administration of 220 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccines. It said till September 30 this year India has administered 219.9 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine. A total 26 AEFI cases of TTS were reported, of which 14 recovered and 12 died. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ASUCRPf
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US will work with India to bring to justice 26/11 perpetrators: Blinken

On the 14th anniversary of the Mumbai terrorist attacks, the US said that it would continue to work with India and other international partners to bring to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks. “We express our deep condolences to the families and friends of the victims lost in this act of cruelty, including six American citizens,” said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nlhsVBe
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Live: China breaks Covid high of April 13 at over 31,000 cases

India saw a single day rise of 408 coronavirus infections, taking the tally to 4,46,70,483, while active cases further declined to 5,881, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll has climbed to 5,30,601 with five fatalities, which include four reconciled by Kerala and one death reported from Rajathan in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated. Stay with TOI for more updates -- from Times of India https://ift.tt/bx70vuV
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FIFA WC: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal edge Ghana 3-2

Cristiano Ronaldo wrote his name in the record books as he became the first player to score in five World Cups after converting a penalty against Ghana in Portugal's opening Group H match at the Stadium 974 on Thursday. Portugal survived a nervous stoppage time to edge past the African side 3-2 in a five-goal thriller. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HxbMXYv
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K'taka hits back, vows spl aid for Kannada schools in Maha

The move comes close on the heels of Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde promising pension to “freedom fighters” from Belagavi and other parts in Karnataka, which are claimed by Maharashtra. Shinde also spoke of extending benefits of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (cashless medical care) for such “freedom fighters”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5wSR0rp
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PM hands out appointment letters to 71k youths

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday distributed around 71,000 appointment letters to new recruits via video conferencing and said the Centre is working in “mission mode” to provide government jobs to youth. ​​ Terming this an “entry point” for the new recruits in public service and nation building, he said this means a new world of progress has now opened before them. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Gu028JM
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Centre unveils norms to curb fake reviews on e-comm sites

The government on Monday unveiled the new standard on “Online Consumer Reviews” and ratings made by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in its bid to curb the menace of fake and deceptive reviews of products and services. This will be applicable even for independent third-party entities that post such reviews on any online platform. from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-unveils-norms-to-curb-fake-reviews-on-e-commerce-sites/articleshow/95670500.cms
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Akhilesh, Shivpal share dais for first time in 6 yrs

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and uncle Shivpal Yadav shared poll stage Sunday for the first time in six years to stake claim to Mulayam Singh Yadav’s legacy, signalling from the Etawah platform the end of their “political differences” and terming the December 5 bypoll in the patriarch’s seat Mainpuri as their united fight for “honour”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vEfbpZ3
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COP27 inclusion of sustainable lifestyle key for India: Bhupender Yadav

With over 195 countries reaching a final agreement at UN climate talks (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday, India which actively participated in the two-week long negotiations through multiple interventions welcomed its outcome paving the way for setting up of a loss and damage fund, and inclusion of “transition to sustainable lifestyles and sustainable patterns of consumption and production” in its cover decision. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EtOG0sw
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Bihar: 8 killed, 7 injured after a truck rams into religious procession

According to the police, the incident took place around 9pm on Mahnar- Hajipur main road under Desari police station area, when the locals have gathered on roadside under a tree to perform puja (prayer service) to worship Bhuiyan Baba. Amid the prayer service, an uncontrolled truck rammed people standing on the roadside and overturned on the spot after hitting the tree. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fW7ukaG
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Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in World Cup opener

Host nation Qatar became the first World Cup hosts in history to lose their opening game of the tournament on Sunday, crashing to a 2-0 defeat to Ecuador as the football showpiece kicked off. Two first-half goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia sealed a deserved Group A victory for Ecuador as Qatar's first-ever World Cup finals match ended in disappointment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fxBCTpq
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‘Rise of crypto use for terror finance a big concern’

The growing use of virtual assets or crypto currencies, sources pointed out, has been the most prominent change in the pattern of terror financing, amid continued use of methods like illegal trade, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, drugs, counterfeit currency, artefacts and cultural property, illicit trade in natural resources and wildlife, state-sponsored financing, profits from businesses and through charitable organisations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1RjP6ds
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Thrown out of Rajdhani by TTE, jawan loses legs

A 29-year-old Army jawan of 24 Rajputana Rifles, Sonu Kumar Singh, lost both his legs and is battling for life at a military hospital after he was allegedly pushed off the Rajdhani express by a TTE at Bareilly station on Thursday. He is yet to regain consciousness and is "critical", doctors said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cpLzbtY
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In 1st meet, DYC-led collegium shifts an acting CJ, 2 HC judges

The five-judge Supreme Court collegium held its first meeting on Wednesday under the new Chief Justice, D Y Chandrachud, and is understood to have recommended transfers of three high court judges, including Madras high court acting chief justice T Raja, citing administrative reasons and exigencies of administration of justice. from Times of India https://ift.tt/a2sNPMy
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Ahead of election, 25,000 detained in Ahmedabad, Surat

There is still a fortnight to go for the first phase of voting for the assembly poll in Gujarat, but the police have already made more than 25,000 preventive arrests in Ahmedabad and Surat alone. The arrests were being made on the state election commission's orders to instil a sense of safety among voters and organise free and fair polls in Gujarat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BAMTOq8
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Oppn hurting India reputation, says Rajnath on G20 logo row

Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said that it was unfortunate and surprising that opposition parties try to stoke controversies for political gains even if it causes damage to the country’s reputation. Singh, who unveiled the statue of Prithvi Raj Chouhan at Jhajjar in Haryana on Sunday, said that seeing the lotus in the G20 logo, some people raised objections, which was unfortunate as it was declared the national flower in 1950. from Times of India https://ift.tt/G9HKPwy
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EWS fallout: Centre may face clamour for quota beyond 50%

The Supreme Court judgment upholding the EWS reservation could open the floodgates with states approaching the Centre to legitimise their quota laws violative of 50% ceiling, which may put the central government in an unenviable position, given the potential costs of accepting or rejecting such requests. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ot0qyhZ
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India: Can’t club us with big polluters

India with the help of other developing countries thwarted an attempt by developed countries to focus on all top 20 current CO2 emitters for additional mitigation actions, instead of just the big historical polluters (rich nations), during the first week of the UN climate talks (COP27). The crucial second week of negotiation involving ministers will begin Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MAfgI9Z
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India, Asean pledge peace & stability in Indo-Pacific

India and Asean in a joint statement on Saturday reaffirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, stability, maritime safety, freedom of navigation and overflight in the Indo-Pacific region, and also commitment to peaceful resolution of disputes, in accordance with international law, including UNCLOS. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OSgACWr
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Don’t make coal lone villain, India asserts at climate meet

Amid growing demand to end use of coal, India here at the UN climate talks (COP27) on Saturday made a strong point saying making any one fuel the villain is not right as natural gas and oil also lead to emissions. Making its intervention during presidency consultation on the cover decisions of COP27, India also suggested certain points to be included in the decision text, saying the long-term goal of the Paris Agreement requires phasing down of all fossil fuels. from Times of India https://ift.tt/69qNRiD
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BJP drops about half of 2017 candidates in Gujarat 1st list

BJP declared its first list of 160 candidates for the Gujarat assembly polls on Thursday, retaining 69 sitting MLAs — including 11 former ministers of the erstwhile Vijay Rupani cabinet — and dropping 38 legislators to bet on a gallery of fresh faces like the Patidar agitation’s poster boy Hardik Patel and cricketer Ravindra Jadeja’s wife Rivaba. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9l7Tci2
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SC allows house arrest for Navlakha, but sets rules

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed activist Gautam Navlakha’s plea to be placed under house arrest, taking into consideration his medical issues, old age, no previous criminal record and also that there is no hope of completion of trial in the foreseeable future.The court though imposed all the conditions on him as suggested by the NIA, including that he would not get access to internet and communication devices like phones and laptop. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3go8BGT
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Gujarat polls: Cong announces 2nd list of 46 candidates

The Congress on Thursday released its second list of 46 candidates for the Gujarat Assembly elections scheduled to be held in two phases on December 1 and 5. The total number of candidates declared so far by the party is 89. The Congress last Friday had released its first list of 43 candidates for the elections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CAr4SKq
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50th CJI DY Chandrachud 'accidental lawyer', followed in dad's footsteps

Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud took oath in the name of God as he was sworn in by President Draupadi Murmu as the 50th Chief Justice of India, creating the historic milestone of a father-son duo heading the Indian judiciary 37 years, two months and 28 days apart. His father Yeshwant Vishnu Chandrachud was sworn in as CJI on February 28, 1978 and retired on July 11, 1985, holding a record tenure of seven years, four months and 19 days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WQ2q9di
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More legal battles likely on EWS criteria, 50% quota cap

Though a five-judge Supreme Court Constitution bench approved 10% quota for economically weaker sections (EWS) by a 3:2 majority, one more round of litigation seems to be on the horizon pertaining to its implementation as the court did not examine the criteria fixed by the Centre for EWS, including Rs 8 lakh income per annum, which the apex court earlier had observed to be unreasonable. from Times of India https://ift.tt/z4jULtS
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G20 presidency reflects world’s confidence in India: PM

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the logo, theme and website for India’s G20 presidency, saying the opportunity to lead the powerful grouping represents a moment of pride for the country as well growing global confidence in it. The PM said while each meeting of a powerful block like G20 has its own diplomatic and geo-political significance, for India the significance of hosting it is much more. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dtYpDkA
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Elton & Freddie rock: India’s first cheetah kill in 75 years

Taking a big leap in their acclimatisation process, the cheetahs introduced into MP’s Kuno National Park have made their first successful hunt in India’s wild. Just hours after being released into a larger enclosure, two male siblings, Elton and Freddie, teamed up on Monday morning to bring down a cheetal, which never learnt to outrun a cheetah. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yTsU8Ib
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Relief to Soren as SC quashes proceedings against him in HC

In a relief to Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, the SC quashed the proceedings against him in Jharkhand High Court on a PIL seeking probe against him for "money laundering" and said that HC entertained the plea despite lack of evidence. The SC said there is nothing wrong in allowing probe against people who occupy high offices but taking cognisance of the matter on generalised submissions which do not even make prima facie satisfaction of the court, is "abuse of the process of the court”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dbZOLEn
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SC acquits 3 on death row for teen’s rape-murder

The Supreme Court on Monday acquitted three men sentenced to death in the brutal gangrape-cum-murder of a 19-year-old woman in Delhi’s Chhawla in 2012. SC said the trial court acted as a “passive umpire” while the prosecution failed to prove the guilt of the accused by adducing cogent and clinching evidence. Pointing out to many “glaring lapses” during the trial, the SC said the prosecution failed to prove their involvement in the crime beyond reasonable doubt. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LIb7uzy
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Jana Gana & Vande Mataram ‘stand on same level’: Govt in HC

The Centre has told the Delhi high court that the national anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ and the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ “stand on the same level” and citizens should show equal respect to both. It submitted that even though unlike the national anthem, there are no penal provisions or official instructions about singing or playing ‘Vande Mataram’, the song occupies a unique place in the emotions and psyche of Indians. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GdabUhz
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80% of 777 J&K pellet victims have partial vision loss: Study

A huge majority of those who received eye injuries due to gun pellets in Srinagar between July and November in 2016 have suffered some degree of vision loss. About 80% of them have vision limited to “counting fingers”, according to a review research paper on 777 eye operations carried out during this period. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wJ05mUk
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In run-up to Gujarat election, BJP wins key bypolls in Bihar, Haryana, UP, Odisha

BJP’s winning streak in bypolls continued on Sunday with a 4-out-of-6 scorecard that came with bonuses like giving estranged ally Nitish Kumar’s re-engineered Grand Alliance in Bihar a reality check, dealing Naveen Patnaik-led BJD its first loss in a Odisha byelection in 13 years, running TRS close in Telangana’s Munugode and seeing Congress draw a blank across the board. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qPK1yCL
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ED questions Manish Sisodia’s PA in excise investigation

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday questioned deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s personal assistant Devendra Sharma in connection with its money laundering probe in the Delhi excise policy case. The questioning, and coinciding searches in Delhi-NCR, drew a sharp reaction from the AAP leader, who accused the agency of harassment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/W1ynld5
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Give views on women’s quota bill re-introduction, SC tells Centre

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Union government’s response in six weeks to a PIL, which sought re-introduction of the lapsed women’s reservation bill to provide 33% quota for women in Lok Sabha and assemblies. When the court agreed to entertain the PIL filed by an NGO, the central government’s counsel argued that there are serious problems about maintainability of the petition as it has sought a writ of mandamus to the government to undertake a particular legislation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kpQmbef
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MCD polls on December 4, likely to be most bitterly fought

The stage is set for probably the most high-decibel civic poll campaign in Delhi, with the state election commission announcing the poll schedule for the reunified MCD. Delayed by more than 7 months due to the merger of the 3 erstwhile corporations and a subsequent delimitation exercise, the elections — a 3-cornered contest between BJP, AAP and Congress — will be held on December 4, while the votes will be counted on December 7, state election commissioner Vijay Kumar Dev announced. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yCFuHT7
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Oreva spent Rs 12L of allotted Rs 2cr on renovating Morbi bridge

The Oreva Group’s claim of “full and final” renovation of the 143-year-old Morbi suspension footbridge that collapsed on October 30, killing 135 people, was little more than cosmetic work on which the company spent Rs 12 lakh, or 6% of the allotted Rs 2 crore, the ongoing probe has revealed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4SbPTre
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EPFO can’t seek extra 1.16% of salary for higher pension: SC

In a relief to lakhs of subscribers, the Supreme Court on Friday held that the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) cannot seek an additional contribution of 1.16% of the salary from those drawing over Rs 15,000 without the government amending the law and opened a four-month window for the members of the retirement savings body to exercise the option of getting pension on higher earnings. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rTFL2XA
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PM Modi congratulatesNetanyahu for election win

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid Thursday conceded defeat in the general elections and congratulated opposition leader Netanyahu, whose coalition of right-wing parties secured a comfortable majority in parliament to form the next government and end the political impasse plaguing the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1XnsaQl
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Ela Bhatt, grande dame of SEWA, passes away

Ela Bhatt was 89 and is survived by her son Mihir, daughter-in-law and SEWA director Reema Nanavaty and two grandsons. Scores of leaders offered their tributes to Bhatt, who championed the cause of marginalized women, giving dignity, livelihood and leadership ability to millions at the grassroots level. from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/gandhian-ela-bhatt-grande-dame-of-sewa-passes-away-in-gujarat-at-89/articleshow/95263535.cms
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Fed delivers big rate hike, signals possible smaller increases ahead

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point as it continued to battle the worst outbreak of inflation in 40 years, but signaled future increases in borrowing costs could be made in smaller steps to account for the "cumulative tightening of monetary policy" it has enacted so far. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SfkjuA3
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Confusion over selecting ITR form may end

The move comes in run up to preparation for the Union Budget, likely to be presented on February 1, with every chance that finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will announce its rollout next year. This could mean that you will have the option to use the new ITR form for filing returns for the current financial year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JSXFrev
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