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A tragic accident in Mississippi saw a bus veering off Interstate 20 and overturning, resulting in seven deaths, including a 6-year-old boy and his 16-year-old sister from Guatemala. Thirty-seven passengers sustained injuries and were hospitalized. The bus was carrying mainly Central American passengers. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. from Times of India https://ift.tt/clR6yMQ

As several senior India players prepare for the Duleep Trophy first round from September 5, one goal is clear from the squad selection process by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI): the need for fast bowlers. India's lead crop, headlined by Jasprit Bumrah and ably supported by Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj , may be one of the finest in the world. But with Bumrah frequently rested, Shami yet to regain fitness and Siraj sometimes blowing hot and cold, the BCCI are aiming to develop a crop capable of taking over from the lead act. The BCCI elected more than 20 pacers across the four squads for the Duleep Trophy. Several of the lot are uncapped at the international level, while some others have barely a few India matches to their name. "It's a question of identifying the right ones and giving them opportunities to be ready for the Australian trip. There are lots of bowlers who hit 140-150 kph in the IPL. So it is about nurturing and giving them the right ...

A wife is succeeding her IAS officer husband as the Chief Secretary of Kerala, a first in the state's history. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan pointed to this rare occurrence on Friday during the farewell ceremony organised for outgoing Chief Secretary V Venu, who will retire from government service on August 31. Venu will be succeeded as Chief Secretary by his wife Sarada Muraleedharan, who currently holds the post of Additional Chief Secretary. Mr Vijayan recalled many instances in the state where couples, both of whom were in the civil service, have transferred the duties of Collector from one to the other. He said that there have also been instances where both husband and wife have headed departments and become chief secretaries at different times. "However, this is the first time in the history of Kerala that the post of Chief Secretary has been handed over by the husband to his wife," he said. On this rare transition in the state's bureaucratic history, Mu...

India has received an invitation for PM Modi to attend the SCO heads of government meeting in Pakistan. Foreign Minister Jaishankar stressed the end of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan due to terrorism concerns. While India plans to participate, the level of representation is uncertain, influenced by recent terror attacks in Jammu. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XWBgIpf

Indian para-athlete Sheetal Devi qualified directly for the round of 16 at the Paris Paralympics in the women's individual compound open archery event with a score of 703 in the ranking round. Though Turkey's Oznur Girdi Cure set a higher record, Devi's achievements and inspiring background reflect her remarkable journey, including records at the 2022 Asian Para Games. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aSnud4q

In a bizarre incident, a woman was caught on the dashcam of a car faking an accident by falling in front of the moving car on one of the city roads of Bengaluru. The video shows how, after spotting her, the driver slowed down, but she fell onto the car and thereafter tried to attack him. She behaved erratically before leaving the scene. The video footage was shared by Shonee Kapoor on X on August 29, urging social media users to install dashcams. He warned users who drive, "Put a dashcam. You never know when this happens to you. Especially when it is a lady. If something happens, people will take her side instantly." Put a dashcam You never know when this happens to you. Especially, when it is a lady. If something happens, people will take her side instantly. pic.twitter.com/H5b2nhUjuF — ShoneeKapoor (@ShoneeKapoor) August 28, 2024 The video shows the man driving through Bengaluru when the woman, who was standing in the middle of the road, began to hit the vehicles a...

The India Meteorological Department has forecast of extremely heavy rains in isolated parts of districts in Saurashtra on Thursday. With the latest spell, Gujarat has so far received 105 per cent of its average annual rainfall, the State Emergency Operations Centre has said. Twenty-nine people have died in rain-related incidents since the deluge started on Sunday. Around 18,000 people have been evacuated to safety. Water from the Ajwa and Pratappura Reservoirs was released into Vishwamitri River, causing floods downstream. Parts of Vadodara and other cities and villages along the river have been under 10 to 12 feet of water. Vadodara grappled with floods as the Vishwamitri river, flowing through the city, breached its banks and entered residential localities, inundating buildings, roads and vehicles. An official release said 140 reservoirs and dams, and 24 rivers in the state were flowing above the danger mark. Besides the National and State Disaster relief forces, the Army, the...

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From fake digital arrests to courier fraud, cybercriminals have become crafty. After several instances of fraudsters impersonating policemen, messaging and calling people to dupe them of their hard-earned money, a fake message from the 'CJI', seeking money to book a cab, is now going viral. According to a screenshot of the post on the microblogging platform X, the impersonator, who claimed to be Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, was stranded at Connaught Place (CP). "Hello, I am CJI and we have urgent meeting of the collegium and I am stuck at Cannaught Place can you send 5000rs for cab," read the screenshot of the post riddled with spelling and grammatical errors. "I will return the money once I reach the court," assured the fraudulent message. The Supreme Court has now taken note of the viral post and filed a complaint of cyber fraud on the instructions of the Chief Justice. Several cases of cyber fraud have emerged in the recent past where pe...

An Ohio woman and her boyfriend have been arrested following a shocking incident in which her 6-year-old son was handcuffed as a form of "corporal punishment" before being attacked by a pit bull, according to police. Angelina Williams, 27, of Cleveland, and her boyfriend, Taylor Marvin-Brown, now face charges of endangering children and obstructing justice. In a release, the Ashland County Police said, "On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 5:06 pm the cops received a 911 call for a squad to be sent to 23 Chapel Street, Savannah, Ohio. Dispatchers were told that a Pitbull had bitten a 6-year-old child on the neck and ear. When the squad members and deputies arrived, the child was in serious condition, and Life Flight was called. Deputies identified the mother as Angelina Williams of Cleveland, Ohio, who was living with a family member of Robert Michalski, who was the owner of the house and dog. Robert had left the house with Pitbull prior to deputies arriving." Detect...

The First Information Report against Sandip Ghosh, the former Principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College - has cleared the decks for his eventual arrest. Ghosh -- who is in the eye of the storm over the rape-murder of a young doctor in the hospital premises - has not been named in the rape-murder case. But the corruption charges against him are non-bailable, meaning once arrested, he will not be out easily. The corruption case was filed after the Central agency took over the investigation on Saturday on the orders of the Calcutta High Court.   While the initial corruption allegations against him were levelled by former Deputy Superintendent of RG Kar Hospital Akhtar Ali, the push came after the rape-murder case, which has sparked massive public outrage.  There were questions whether the rape-murder was linked to the alleged corruption at the institution under the stewardship of Sandip Ghosh.  As protests spread over the rape-murder, Akhtar Ali had filed an appeal i...

A man who claims that he has never been to Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar district in his car, has been slapped with a fine of Rs 1,000 by Noida police for driving the vehicle without a helmet.  Tushar Saxena initially received a text message informing him about the fine but he ignored it, thinking it to be a mistake. However, things became serious when this was followed by an email and another message. The car owner - who lives in Rampur district, some 200 km from Noida - contacted the traffic police and was told that he was fined for driving his four-wheeler vehicle without a helmet.  Police told him that if he fails to pay the amount then he will have to appear in court. "The challan was issued on November 9, 2023. If you are violating traffic rules, then it is common to receive a fine but that is not my case. I have never driven my car to the NCR area. And if there's any rule that says we have to wear a helmet inside a car, then the authorities must give this...

Dr Ramesh Babu Peramsetty, a physician of Indian origin, was fatally shot in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Founder and medical director of Crimson Care Network, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Known for his contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic, he is survived by his wife and four children. The network requested privacy for his family. from Times of India https://ift.tt/i8VXcyY

Israel and Hezbollah engaged in a major exchange of fire, but both sides sought to avoid further escalation. Hezbollah launched rockets and drones, prompting Israel to respond with airstrikes. Israeli officials stated the strikes aimed to prevent a larger attack, while Hezbollah signaled no immediate plans for further retaliation after their initial response. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lkZPDgO

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Hundreds of migrants from India, Nepal and Vietnam have been stuck in Sao Paulo's international airport for weeks in alarming conditions, sleeping on the floor as they wait to enter Brazil, according to the Public Defender's Office and documents seen by Reuters on Friday. A spokesman for the office said a 39-year-old migrant from Ghana died two weeks ago of unknown causes. It was not clear whether he died while retained at the airport or on the way to hospital. At least 666 migrants without visas were waiting to enter Brazil at Guarulhos airport, the official said, with the added uncertainty that the government plans to tighten entry rules on Monday to stem a flow of foreigners using Brazil as a stopover to get to the United States and Canada. The migrants are held in a restricted area where there is no access to a shower and their movements are limited, making it hard for them to obtain food and water, while children and adolescents are enduring winter cold with no blankets...

NASA today picked Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring back Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore from space next year. Eighty days ago, the two astronauts arrived at the International Space Station aboard Boeing's Starliner for an 8-day mission. They were forced to extend their stay because of major technical issues with the Boeing capsule. The astronauts are expected to return in February next year, after spending a total of eight months in orbit, on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft due to launch next month as part of a routine astronaut rotation mission. NASA chief Bill Nelson said Starliner's propulsion system is too risky to carry its first crew home. Starliner will undock from the ISS without a crew and attempt to return to Earth as it would have with astronauts aboard. The space agency's decision to pick Boeing's top space rival marked a fresh setback to the Starliner test mission. Boeing had hoped the mission would redeem the troubled program after years of development...

In Sopore area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district, a terrorist was killed and a soldier injured during a brief firefight, ensuing from a joint naka checking. Authorities seized a pistol, grenades, and ammunition from the site. Reinforcements secured the area, aiming to ensure smooth upcoming assembly elections amid heightened security measures. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3q7JV5L

The Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) staff representatives are set to demand an assured pension of 50% of the last salary under the National Pension System from PM Narendra Modi. They also seek periodic inflation adjustment and a minimum payout for those who leave service early. These discussions will affect employees who joined after 2004. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ALXfSQb

Former Indian head coach and skipper Rahul Dravid opened up on Australian batter Travis Head 's counter-attacking knock against Men in Blue in the ICC Cricket World Cup final last year, which shattered the country's dreams of lifting the trophy at home. Speaking at the CEAT Cricket Awards on Wednesday, Dravid said that the Indian bowlers managed to beat Travis's bat around 15 times, but he did not touch a single ball, highlighting that sometimes, one just needs a bit of luck even though cricket is largely a skill-based game. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Dravid said, "I remember whatever it was, we beat Travis Head's bat 15 times -- he did not touch a single ball. You know, things can go your way sometimes, but you have to stick to the process. I have had time to reflect on it. I have had time to reflect on a lot of things we have done. You do realise, sometimes, you have to do a lot of these things, you have to do the process, you have to do everything right,...

Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 showcased Nareshi Meena from Rajasthan, who braved severe health challenges to win Rs 50 lakhs. She chose to quit while facing the Rs 1 crore question. Host Amitabh Bachchan praised her determination and courage. Nareshi's winnings will go towards her medical treatment, making her journey incredibly impactful. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HelGWtY

Rockstar Games planned to release Grand Theft Auto 6 in fall 2025 on Xbox and PlayStation platforms, and a year later on PC. Expected PC requirements for smooth gameplay included high-end components like Intel Core i9, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, and 16GB RAM. The game likely required around 150GB SSD space to accommodate advanced graphics. from Times of India https://ift.tt/S1FbCyL

The UPSC on Wednesday opposed in the Delhi High Court an anticipatory bail plea by former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits, and said she committed fraud against the commission and the public.  The Delhi Police also sought dismissal of the pre-arrest bail plea on the ground that any relief to her would hinder its probe into the "deep-rooted conspiracy" and that the case has wider implications on public trust as well as the integrity of the civil services examination. Justice Subramonium Prasad listed the matter for hearing on August 29 and extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Khedkar in the meantime. In its reply filed in court, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said Khedkar's custodial interrogation was necessary to unearth the magnitude of the "fraud" that could not have been done without the help of other individuals. Therefore, her pre-arrest bail plea should...

Telecom operators like Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone-Idea pushed to bring messaging and video call apps under telecom licenses, citing their significant contribution to data traffic. The Broadband India Forum countered, calling it discriminatory and unconstitutional. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iHG5mYX

A Tata Harrier SUV was seen ramming a Toyota Fortuner in a road rage incident in Maharashtra's Thane today. The video shows a child sitting in the backseat of the Fortuner. The boy screamed as the black Harrier, after hitting the white SUV from behind, took a U-turn and rammed their SUV again from the front. A man who was standing on the road was also hit by the Harrier and dragged for several metres. The police in response to a post on X, which alerted them about the incident, said they are looking into the matter. The incident happened at 11 am. from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/Vlm5bS0

A CRPF inspector was killed in a terrorist attack in Udhampur district, making him the latest casualty in a series of attacks in J&K since May. The attack occurred during a joint patrol of CRPF and J&K police. Officials have attributed the increased violence to highly trained terrorists employing advanced tactics and technology. from Times of India https://ift.tt/n4FHPwS

Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil wants to improve upon his world record in his bid to defend his title in the Men's F64 category at the Paris Paralympics Games. Sumit, along with Bhagyashree Jadhav (shot put, F34 category) will be Indian flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics Games to be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024. He had set a world record thrice in the Tokyo Paralympics and won the gold medal with the best throw of 68.55 metres. He bettered it with a new world record throw of 70.83 meters at the 2023 Para World Championships and further improved it at the Hangzhou Para Asian Games (2023) to win the gold with an effort of 73.29 metres. F64 category deals with problems in Lower limb/s. Athletes compete with prosthesis affected by limb deficiency and leg length difference "My long-term goal is to achieve a distance of 80 meters but in the Paris Paralympics, I will try to win the gold medal with a effort of 75 met...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi by releasing a commemorative coin for his centenary. Defence minister Rajnath Singh officiated the event in Chennai, emphasizing Karunanidhi's national influence and dedication to social justice. Rahul Gandhi also praised Karunanidhi's progressive vision, with M K Stalin expressing pride in his father's legacy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2xleKfU

A Russian mountaineer went missing on Gasherbrum IV in Pakistan at 6,400 metres due to an avalanche. The team was on a mission to retrieve another mountaineer's body from last year. Injured members were airlifted to safety, but rescue missions for the missing climber will commence once weather permits. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vCNIhf2

A new book by a retired IPS officer claims to reveal the chilling connection between the bridal gown of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's daughter and a high-profile kidnapping case in Indore in 2005. The book by Dr Shailendra Srivastava, titled "Shackle The Storm", threads together the details of how the seemingly unrelated events are linked, shedding light on a dark chapter of Madhya Pradesh's criminal history. The story begins with the bridal gown worn by Dawood's daughter, Mahrukh, during her wedding in Mecca in July 2005. The gown was crafted by a tailor named Ismail Khan, a resident of Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh. Barely a month later, on August 17, 2005, Nitesh Nagori, the 20-year-old son of a prominent cement manufacturer in Indore, was kidnapped. A ransom of Rs 4 crore was sought for him. The police caught some of the accused and managed to release him before the ransom was paid. Investigation indicated that Ismail Khan was involved in the abduct...

Gita Gopinath of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for more investments in health and public infrastructure in India and a workforce that's way more skilled. Ms Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director at IMF and professor at Harvard University, pointed out what India needs to do to become a developed nation while speaking at Delhi School of Economics. "India is the fastest growing economy among the major economies. The question is how to keep up the momentum in the long run," she said at DSE's Diamond Jubilee Conference. The top IMF economist said that India needs a workforce that's "much more skilled and much more educated". This is absolutely critical to take India towards a high-income economy, she added. She also called for more investments in public infrastructure - in which she said there's a gap - and institutional measures to support high growth in the long run. Ease of Doing Business, efficiency of the judicial system and...

Ishan Sharma, a Bengaluru-based YouTuber, sparked debate on social media after expressing disappointment with the hospitality at a Las Vegas hotel compared to Indian hotels like Taj. . from Times of India https://ift.tt/eDl3Zwd

ISRO today successfully placed an Earth observation and SR-O DEMOSAT satellites into intended orbit. The space agency launched its third and final developmental flight, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-D3, carrying Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08. The rocket lifted off majestically from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here, situated about 135 km east of Chennai at a pre-fixed time of 9.17 am. The objectives of the SSLV-D3-EOS-08 mission include designing and developing a microsatellite and creating payload instruments compatible with the microsatellite bus, the Bengaluru-headquartered national space agency said. Built on the Microsat/IMS-1 bus, EOS-08 carries three payloads--Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR), Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry payload (GNSS-R) and SiC UV Dosimeter. The EOIR payload is designed to capture images in the Mid-Wave IR (MIR) and Long-Wave IR (LWIR) bands, both during the day and night, for applications such as ...

An IT engineer, earning Rs 1 Lakh a month, has sparked discussion online after asking users about his future plans. Taking to Reddit, the 23-year-old expressed that he is confused about whether to continue living in India or relocate abroad. The Redditor also explained that seeing visuals that capture the lives of his friends living outside the country makes him feel "inferior". "This is an IT employee from India who is 23 and earns approximately 1 lakh per month. I think I earn pretty well but I still have an inferior feeling in myself that I'm not doing well," the user wrote.  "This is because i see my friends doing higher studies in abroad and their stories and posts makes me jelous to be honest. Is staying in india inferior to settling in abroad," he asked on Reddit. The user further expressed his thoughts on how he feels about the entire situation. "If i wish i can study well and jump to a high paying job in india and im pretty confident ill...

The Delhi High Court ordered a Noida resident to remove defamatory videos about Amul products from social media. This followed a viral claim of a centipede found in an Amul ice cream tub. Non-compliance led to the court directing platforms like X, YouTube, and Meta to take down the content within 36 hours. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FdAYnN6

The Mahindra Thar Roxx 5-door SUV has been officially revealed by Mahindra. It is one of the most anticipated car launches of 2024 and takes the story forward, four years after the new-generation Thar 3-door SUV was showcased on August 15, 2020, four years ago. The Thar Roxx (yet to get used to the name) aims to draw potential customers with its robust appeal, enhanced practicality and a significantly longer list of features compared to the Thar 3-door. The base petrol model is priced at Rs. 12.99 lakh and the base diesel model is priced at Rs. 13.99 lakh. Prices for the mid and top-spec variants will be revealed tomorrow. Mahindra Thar Roxx Design it is evident that Mahindra has changed things much further away from how the audience expected them to be. The rear quarter glass is triangular to accommodate a thicker B-pillar. While it looks quite appalling on the hard-top trim, it could give the Thar Roxx a seductive silhouette when it plans to go topless. Also, the Thar Roxx featu...

Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar visited forward locations in J&K's Doda and Kishtwar districts to review anti-terror operations for upcoming national events. In light of increased terrorist activity, he assessed deploying additional forces and stressed the importance of synergy between the Army, J&K Police, and paramilitary forces. Eleven security personnel were killed in recent attacks in the region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oO7wQBs

Ukraine said Tuesday it would not hold on to Russian territory captured in its surprise cross-border incursion and offered to stop raids if Moscow agreed a "just peace". Ukrainian forces entered Russia's Kursk region last Tuesday, taking over two dozen settlements in the biggest attack by a foreign army on Russian soil since World War II. Russia said Tuesday it had fended off new attacks in Kursk. More than 120,000 people have fled the area and Ukraine's military chief Oleksandr Syrsky said Monday that his troops controlled about 1,000 square kilometres of Russian territory. At least 800 square kilometres was under Ukrainian control as of Monday, according to an AFP analysis of data from the US-based Institute for the Study of War. Foreign ministry spokesman Georgiy Tykhy on Tuesday said Kyiv was not interested in "taking over" Russian territory and defended Ukraine's actions as "absolutely legitimate". "The sooner Russia agrees to re...

Microsoft disclosed a serious security flaw in its Office software, labeled CVE-2024-38200, which could allow hackers to access confidential data. Discovered by researchers Jim Rush and Metin Yunus Kandemir, the unpatched vulnerability requires users to open malicious files. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yWNUj3t

A health ministry official, Suhrita Paul, will replace Sandip Ghosh as the Principal of RG Kar Medical College. Mr Ghosh -- who said he was stepping down from the post and the government job following the rape-murder of the 31-year-old doctor -- has been appointed the principal of the Calcutta Medical College, the city's top teaching hospital. Ajay Kumar Ray, who was heading the institution, has been transferred to the health ministry. The rapid changes were set in motion in after the rape-murder, which has triggered a storm not just in the state, but medical establishments across the country.  Cutting across cities, doctors are declaring strike to show solidarity with the protesting students of RG Kar Medical College and demanding speedy justice. Announcing his resignation this morning, Sandip Ghosh had claimed his decision followed the wishes of the medical students and junior doctors at RG Kar, and the public. "For the last few days, my family and I have been subjected t...

The man who was arrested on the charge of raping and murdering a doctor inside a Kolkata hospital returned to his place and went to sleep before washing his clothes the next morning to destroy evidence, a police officer probing the case claimed. The police, however, found marks of blood on the shoe of the accused, a civic volunteer who is not associated with the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, but used to frequent the place. The body of a woman post-graduate trainee who was allegedly raped and murdered inside a seminar hall of the hospital, was found on Friday morning. The civic volunteer was arrested on Saturday. Protests by junior doctors demanding quick punishment of those responsible for the crime continued for the third day on Sunday, affecting services in government hospitals across West Bengal. City Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal visited the medical establishment on Sunday for the second time in three days and held a meeting with representatives of agitating junior do...

The Great Indian Kapil Show concluded its first season after 13 episodes and will soon return with season 2. Filming will begin on August 13, with the premiere episode featuring the Bollywood Wives. The last season included appearances from stars like Ranbir Kapoor and international musician Ed Sheeran. The finale featured Sunil Grover and Krushna Abhishek's notable performances. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nYK1q9s

Wildlife experts suggested involving local communities near tiger reserves in Uttar Pradesh in conservation efforts to reduce man-wildlife conflicts. Referencing successful community-based programs in Nepal, they proposed starting with Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. Nepal's approach includes military protection, financial assistance for attack victims, and crop insurance, resulting in a significant increase in tiger numbers and minimal human-wildlife conflict. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lMd1BKx

Donald Trump is adamant on his comment doubting Kamala Harris' ethnicity between Black and Indian though his campaign might have suffered from the remark that he first made in Chicago. Trump said he was not sure whether Kamala Harris was Indian or Black because before 'turning' Black, Kamala Harris emphasized on his Indian roots. from Times of India https://ift.tt/czaxrIw

A man who left his family behind on a European vacation, because his mother-in-law used his toothpaste, is facing backlash online. In a post on Reddit's popular "AITA" (Am I the A******) subreddit, the man, 38, wrote that he and his wife, 35, had been planning on taking a vacation to Venice, Italy with their five-year-old daughter. "Venice has always been my wife's idea of a romantic city, so it's been her dream to go there," the Reddit user wrote. However, the man said that his wife's mother soon found out about the trip and was invited to join as well.  "My wife was very supportive of this idea, but I was more reluctant," the man said. "My wife planned everything, booking the hotels and the restaurants," he added. However, to his "dismay", his wife booked just one room for the group of four with two queen beds, setting off a series of conflicts. The Redditor argued that because of the room setup, his mother-in-law was...

Living up to the expectations, Aman Sehrawat on Friday bagged the men's 57kg free-style bronze medal at the Olympics with a commanding win over Darian Toi Cruz, bringing some cheers to the Indian wrestling contingent that has been rocked by controversies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YDW7La9

There is no provision for creamy layer in reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Constitution as envisaged by BR Ambedkar, the Centre said today days after the Supreme Court order on sub quotas. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meet, Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said there was a detailed discussion at the meeting on a recent Supreme Court judgment that made certain suggestions on the reservation for the SCs and STs. He said the cabinet is of a well-thought-out view that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is committed towards the provisions of the Constitution. "According to the Constitution given by B R Ambedkar, there is no provision for a creamy layer in the SC-ST reservation," Mr Vaishnaw said, underlining that the provision for SC-ST reservation should be in accordance with the Constitution. Asked whether the issue was raised by the minister for social justice and empowerment or the Prime Minister Narendra ...

Neeraj Chopra Men's Javelin Throw Final LIVE Updates Olympics 2024: India's golden boy Neeraj Chopra will look to retain his gold medal in the Men's Javelin Throw final at Paris Olympics 2024. Neeraj, who won gold at the Tokyo Summer Games three years back, registered a huge throw of 89.34 metres in Group B of the men's javelin throw qualification round at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday and made his way into the finals. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who breached the 90m mark at the Commonwealth Games in 2022, also qualified for the javelin throw final with his season-best throw of 86.59 m. ( Medals Tally ) Here are the LIVE Updates of Neeraj Chopra Men's Javelin Throw Final, Paris Olympics 2024 from Stade de France from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/HZBgK5L

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, targetted by her critics over the  18 per cent Goods and Services Tax or GST on life and medical insurance premiums, retorted today that leaders having objection should first have consulted their state finance ministers who have a say in the GST Council. Amid growing dissidence over the GST on premiums, the government has repeatedly clarified that it was a decision of the GST Council -- which has only brought more jibes from the Opposition. Tax has been there on medical insurance even before GST was introduced, Ms Sitharaman said in the Lok Sabha today. "There was already a Service Tax on medical insurance, before the GST was introduced. This is not a new tax, it was already there in all the states," she said. "Those protesting here, did they discuss regarding the removal of this tax in their states? Did they write to the Finance Ministers of their respective states about it and asked them to raise it in the GST Council where ...

Sheikh Hasina ousted, all eyes in Bangladesh are on the main opposition party - the Bangladesh National party or BNP, whose top leader -- former Prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia – has been released from house arrest. Her son Tareue Rehman is returning to Bangladesh. Another top BNP leader who is expected to return is Salahuddin Ahmed, who has been living in India since 2015. Ahmed has served a one-year jail term for illegally entering India, but even after being released has chosen to stay on.   The leader, who has been camping out in Shillong, has claimed that Khaleda Zia will need advanced medical treatment. "BNP wants all charges against her to be dropped. She would need advanced treatment and has to go abroad for it," Salahuddin Ahmed said.Bangladesh President Khaleda Zia has already received her her renewed passport. "People of Bangladesh strongly believe that Sheikh Hasina left after being forced. Others were not lucky enough to survive. Luckily I am still ali...

India's ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was just one win away from claiming gold at the Paris Olympics 2024, was disqualified just hours ahead of the final on Wednesday. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said that Vinesh, who was competing in the 50kg category, was found 100 grams overweight ahead of the gold medal match. While there were no issues with her weight on Tuesday, the weigh-in on Wednesday found her 100 grams over the weight limit. Olympic medalist boxer Vijender Singh was left fuming by the disqualification and he explained that 100 grams is too less a small a margin for the IOC to take such a big call. In an interview with NDTV. he also said that boxers are given extra time to cut weight if they are overweight in international competitions. "It is unprecedented for a player to be disqualified like this in the final. 100 grams is nothing. Boxers are given more than an hour to reduce weight," the Olympic medallist boxer said. “In case an athlete is o...

India vs Germany, Men's Hockey Semi-Final Paris Olympics 2024, Live Streaming: Indian men's hockey team to face Germany in the semi-final match at Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday. Harmanpreet Singh and co will be playing this match without their key defender Amit Rohidas, who has been given one-match suspension. India are one win away from a second consecutive medal at the Olympics. Earlier on Sunday, India defeated Great Britain 4-2 in the shoot-outs and entered the semis. In the quarterfinal, Harmanpreet converted a penalty corner in the 22nd minute before Lee Morton equalised for Great Britain five minutes later. While the match ended 1-1 at full-time, India advanced to the semi-finals after winning the shoot-out 4-2. When will the India vs Germany, Olympics 2024 Men's Hockey semi-final match take place? The India vs Germany, Olympics 2024 Men's Hockey semi-final match will take place on Tuesday, August 6 (IST) Where will the India vs Germany, Olympics 2024 Men...

The government on Tuesday proposed significant relief for individuals who bought houses before July 23, 2024, by giving them the option to choose between two tax rates for long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax. The Budget 2024-25 had proposed to lower the LTCG from 20 per cent to 12.5 per cent but removed the indexation benefits. The new rates have come into effect from July 23, 2024.  The indexation benefit allowed taxpayers to compute gains arising out of the sale of capital assets after adjusting for inflation. Tax experts had said that the proposed changes in the Budget would raise the LTCG tax burden. As per the amendments to Finance Bill, 2024, circulated to the Lok Sabha members on Tuesday, individuals or HuF who bought houses before July 23, 2024, can compute his/her taxes under the new scheme [@12.5 per cent without indexation] and old scheme [@20 per cent with indexation] and pay such tax which is lower of the two. After the Budget presentation, the Income Tax departmen...

Vinesh Phogat 50kg Wrestling Semifinal LIVE Streaming: Vinesh Phogat will be looking to ensure her maiden Olympic medal as the wrestler takes on Cuba's Yusneylys Guzman Lopez in the 50kg wrestling semifinal at the Paris Olympics 2024. It has been a sensational campaign for Vinesh till now as she pulled off a shocking win over four-time World Champion and Tokyo Olympic Games bronze medallist Yui Susaki of Japan. The Indian wrestler did not allow her much-decorated opponent to control the bout and was able to claim a 3-2 victory to leave both fans and experts stunned. Vinesh continued her momentum and qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 semifinals after defeating Ukraine's Oksana Vasylivna Livach 7-5 in her second bout of the day. ( Olympics Medal Tally ) When will the Vinesh Phogat 50kg Wrestling Semifinal take place? Vinesh Phogat 50kg Wrestling Semifinal will take place on Tuesday, August 6. Where will the Vinesh Phogat 50kg Wrestling Semifinal be held? Vine...