National

    Rs 3.8 crore mutual fund investments, Rs 55,000 cash in Rahul Gandhi’s assets

    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday filed his nomination for the Lok Sabha elections in Kerala’s Wayanad, from where he is a sitting MP. According to the affidavit filed by Rahul Gandhi, he has stock market investments of Rs 4.3 crore, mutual funds deposits of Rs 3.81 crore, and Rs 26.25 lakh in a bank account. The 53-year-old leader also declared Rs 55,000 in cash and a total income of Rs 1,02,78,680 during the financial year 2022-23. Rahul Gandhi also possesses gold bonds worth Rs 15.2 lakh. He has investments in National Savings Schemes, Postal Savings, insurance policies, etc., worth Rs 61.52 lakh. Rahul Gandhi’s jewellery assets are worth Rs 4.2 lakh, as per the affidavit. The total value of his movable assets stands at Rs 9.24 crore, while the total value of his immovable property is around Rs 11.14 crore. His total assets are worth over Rs 20 crore, according to…
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    Boxer Vijender Singh joins BJP day after reposting Rahul Gandhi’s tweet jabbing PM

    Boxer and Olympic medallist Vijender Singh joined the BJP on Wednesday ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, ending his association with Congress, under which he had contested the 2019 polls from the South Delhi constituency. Just a day earlier, Vijender Singh had reposted a tweet of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi jabbing Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 
    HYDERABAD

    GHMC earns Rs 1,917 cr in property tax collection

    Tax rebates have once again proved to be effective as the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) raked in an impressive Rs 1,917 crore in property tax for 2023-24. Notably, a major chunk of that collection came from the Early Bird Scheme (EBS) at the start of the financial year and the One-Time Scheme (OTS) at the end. Over Rs 500 crore was collected in March 2024 alone, with the tax paid under the OTS being Rs 319.59 crore up to 10 pm on March 31. The scheme exempted 90 per cent of interest on property tax arrears provided one cleared the principal amount of tax up to 2022-23. The EBS in April 2023 saw a collection of Rs 765 crore, generated from over 7.5 lakh assessments. This campaign gave a five per cent rebate on the property tax. Both these schemes combined fetched more than Rs 1,000 crore, leading to tax collections…
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    Apple doesn’t have access to a customer’s passcode, says company policy

    New Delhi: Amid the debate over Apple reportedly denying to unlock the iPhone of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), people close to the development said on Wednesday that no one at the tech giant in India or the global level were contacted directly for unlocking the device. The ED had approached “informally” to Apple to help unlock the device, as per reports. However, Apple has a clear-cut policy that it cannot provide the passcode of an iOS device that is currently locked. “No, Apple does not have access to a customer’s passcode,” according to the company’s ‘Legal Process Guidelines’ for government and law enforcement outside the US. “Questions or inquiries regarding the government legal process can be emailed to lawenforcement@apple.com”. According to sources, there was no written communication from ED to Apple. Apple’s notice policy applies to account requests from law enforcement, government and private…
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    ‘Made in India’ tech transformative globally: Bill Gates

    New Delhi: Microsoft Co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Saturday said that technologies like digital public infrastructure (DPI) that are created in India can be transformative for the world. A day after having a candid conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on an array of topics ranging from AI to healthcare and climate change, Gates said the technology is bridging the digital divide for millions of people in the country. “During my visit to India, I saw how AI and DPI are improving access to education, healthcare, and lives of small farmers, and how these technologies can be transformative for the world,” Gates posted on X social media platform. DPIs like Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Aadhaar are poised to propel India towards a $8 trillion economy by 2030, helping the country achieve a $1 trillion digital economy target, a Nasscom-led report said recently. During his interaction with Gates, PM…
    International

    Russia calls for jointly combating terrorism with India, other nations

    New Delhi: Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, said on Saturday that his country is committed to fighting terrorism together with India and other nations, as he highlighted the strong statement of support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The remarks came after a dastardly terror attack near Moscow on March 22 left more than 140 people dead and several injured as terrorists, reportedly dressed in camouflage uniforms, stormed the Crocus City Hall, opening fire and setting off explosives. “Russia is committed to decisively fight the menace of terrorism together with India and other countries bilaterally and multilaterally,” Ambassador Alipov said in a post on X. “Strong statements of support to Russia and rejection of terrorism in all manifestations were made by Hon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leaders of political parties, ministers, senior officials and public activists,” he added. He also “highly appreciated” the sentiments towards the victims, their kin, and the Russian…
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    Sierra Leone national arrested at Mumbai airport with cocaine worth Rs 20 crore

    The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Monday arrested a woman from Sierra Leone, who was in possession of 1,979 grams of cocaine worth Rs 19.79 crore at the Mumbai international airport, an official said. The woman, who had landed in the maximum city from the Kenyan capital city of Nairobi, was taken into custody on Sunday on a tip-off, the official added. “We found the items she was carrying, like shoes, moisturiser bottle, shampoo bottle etc, were heavy and rigid. When we checked them, we found white powder concealed in these items,” the DRI official said. When the powder was tested using a field kit with the apprehending team, it was found to be cocaine, the statement said. “We seized 1,979 grams of cocaine worth Rs 19.79 crore from the illicit market. She was placed under arrest and has been remanded in judicial custody. Further probe into the smuggling network…
    International

    Israel’s war on Gaza live: Tanks ‘crushed bodies’ at al-Shifa Hospital

    Palestinians who fled the ongoing Israeli siege of al-Shifa Hospital say Israeli tanks and armoured bulldozers drove over at least four bodies and ambulances. Israeli forces have also surrounded al-Amal and Nasser hospitals in southern Gaza. Israel informed the UN it would no longer approve UNRWA food convoys to north Gaza, where 70 percent of people face an extreme level of food scarcity. Mediation efforts to end the bloodshed in Gaza appear to be struggling, with a Hamas official telling Al Jazeera that Israeli negotiators have rejected their latest proposals for a ceasefire. At least 32,226 Palestinians have been killed and 74,518 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7. The revised death toll in Israel from Hamas’s October 7 attack stands at 1,139, with dozens taken captive.
    Telangana

    Reach out to farmers hit by hailstorms: Harish Rao

    Hyderabad: BRS leader and MLA T Harish Rao on Tuesday demanded that State government immediately reach out to farmers who suffered extensive crop losses due to untimely rains in several districts in the State. Appealing to the government on ‘X’ to extend help to the affected farmers, he said hailstorms had wreaked havoc on paddy, maize and sorghum crops. Even horticultural crops, including papaya and mango, were also damaged in a big way in the districts of Adilabad, Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Karimnagar, Rajanna Sircilla, Medak, Siddipet and Rangareddy. He wanted the Congress government to rise to the occasion and stand by the farming community. The government should take up immediate enumeration of the crop losses and ensure payment of compensation of Rs.10,000 per acre. He wondered why the government did not respond to the situation even as the rains continued to damage the crops for the last two to three days. When untimely rains caused crop losses in a big way last year, the…
    International

    Russia-Ukraine war live: Border shelling intensifies after Putin reelected

    Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country will not be intimidated as he cements his grip on power in a landslide election victory. Allies such as China were quick to congratulate Putin but Western countries denounced what they called an illegal election. Ukraine says residents are being evacuated from border settlements in the northeastern region of Sumy due to increased Russian shelling. Russia claims downing eight Vampire, two Alder and one Grad multiple-launch rocket system shells over its Belgorod region.

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      Maruti Suzuki Q4 profit up 43% at Rs 2,624 cr, adds 10 lakh capacity

       PUNE: Maruti Suzuki, India’s biggest car maker on Wednesday said its standalone net profit jumped 43 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 2,624 crore for the fourth quarter ended March. It was Rs 1,839 crore in the same period last year. The Delhi-based auto major’s revenue from operations grew 20 per cent year-on-year to Rs 32,048 crore for the March quarter. On the operating front, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) jumped 38 per cent to Rs 3,350 crore and margins improved 130 basis points on-year to 10.4 percent. The company sold a total of 514,927 vehicles during the quarter, higher by 5.3 per cent compared to the same period previous year. The board of directors recommended the…

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      US working on jet engine deal with India before PM Modi’s visit: US Congressman

      US Congressman RO Khanna Washington [US]: Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of his address at India-US Business Summit, Congressman RO Khanna said the US wants to make sure the GE Engines deal with India is done so that they don’t lose out to Europe. Congressman Khanna said India has realised that the Soviet military equipment doesn’t work as well and the Soviet Union is moving towards China, and India has really been open to building a strong relationship with America. Saying India wants jet engines, he added, “And the first thing is to make sure that deal gets done, hopefully before the Prime Minister’s (Narendra Modi) visit. And we are working on that.” “We also are working to ensure…

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      Vundavalli seeks debate on Margadarsi scam in presence of Ramoji Rao

      Vijayawada: Former MP Vundavalli Aruna Kumar has welcomed the response from the Telugu Desam representative, advocate G.V. Reddy, to participate in a debate with him on the irregularities in Margadarsi chit fund business. But, I want it to be done in the presence of Margadarsi Chit Fund chairman Ramoji Rao,” he told the media on Wednesday. The former MP asked the TD leader whether it would be possible to arrange the debate either in the Ramoji Film City or in the TD party office in Hyderabad in the presence of Ramoji Rao, so that “there would be a fruitful outcome” from the debate. Referring to the TD leader’s proposal to have the debate held in Hyderabad Press Club on May…

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      “Mann Ki Baat by PM Modi empowered foundations of India’s democracy”: Amit Shah

      New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed ‘Mann Ki Baat’, whose 100th episode is scheduled to be broadcast on April 30, and said that it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “unprecedented experiment” to empower the foundations of India’s democracy. The Prime Minister had started the monthly radio programme after taking over office in 2014. Addressing the concluding session of the National Conclave on ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Home Minister said, “Mann Ki Baat is an unprecedented experiment carried out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that empowered the foundations of India’s democracy.” “It is a very important event in which the leader appreciates the achievements of the people who are contributing to India’s national growth in their own way,” Shah…

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      Operation Kaveri: 128 Indian nationals evacuated from Sudan, arrive in Saudi Arabia

      Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said on Thursday stated that efforts are being made to send Indian nationals who arrived in Jeddah to India at the earliest. Jeddah: As many as 128 Indian nationals, evacuated from conflict-ridden Sudan, arrived at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah under “Operation Kaveri” by the Indian Air Force aircraft C-130J flight, Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said on Thursday. Muraleedharan along with officials received the Indian nationals in Jeddah. Muraleedharan tweeted, “Another IAF C-130J flight under #OperationKaveri arrived at Jeddah with 128 Indians, the fourth aircraft from Sudan. Efforts are on to ensure that all Indians, who arrived in Jeddah will be sent to India at the earliest.” Muraleedharan stated that efforts are being made to send…

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      Urge PM Modi to listen to our Mann ki Baat: Wrestler Sakshee Malik

      We urge PM Modi to listen to our Mann Ki Baat and even Smriti Irani ji is not listening to us and we are trying to show them the light through this candle march,” said Sakshee to the media New Delhi: Wrestlers held a candle march at Jantar Mantar in the national capital on Wednesday as they continue their protest against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its president Brijbhushan Sharan Singh. Vinesh Phoghat, Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malik were present in the candle march. While talking to the media, Sakshee said, “We urge PM Modi to listen to our Mann Ki Baat. Even Smriti Irani ji is not listening to us. We are trying to show them the light through this candle…

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      Modi Surname case: Gujarat HC judge recuses from hearing Rahul Gandhi’s plea

      The appeal by Rahul Gandhi sought a stay on his conviction by a magistrate court in a criminal defamation case against him Ahmedabad: Gujarat High Court judge Justice Gita Gopi recused herself on Wednesday from hearing a plea filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The appeal sought a stay on his conviction by a magistrate court in a criminal defamation case against him. Gandhi’s appeal was mentioned before single judge Justice Gopi, who responded with “not before me” and advised the advocate to approach the acting Chief Justice of the High Court, who can assign another bench for hearing the appeal. Earlier, a sessions court in Surat had dismissed Gandhi’s plea seeking suspension of his conviction by the magistrate court on April…

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      Three killed, two injured in lightning strikes in Maharashtra

      A total of 312 houses and cottages in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra were partially damaged due to wind storms, hail, and unseasonal rain Chandrapur: At least three persons were killed and two others injured in lightning strikes in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra over the last three days while unseasonal rains damaged crops in 312 hectares, officials said on Wednesday. In the latest incident on Tuesday, a man was killed in Majri area of Western Coalfields when he was struck by a bolt from the sky. The incident was captured in CCTV cameras and the footage has gone viral. According to the district administration, 65 livestock were killed due to lightning strikes and five livestock were injured. A total of 312 houses and cottages…

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      IAS officer Smita Sabharwal urges SC to intervene in release of Anand Mohan, murder convict of Dalit IAS officer 

      Smita Sabharwal urges the SC, CJI to intervene in the release of gangster-politician Anand Mohan Singh, who was convicted in the murder of Telugu Dalit IAS officer G Krishnaiah in Bihar Hyderabad: Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and Secretary to the Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, Smita Sabharwal took to her Twitter handle on Wednesday to urge the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India to intervene in the release of gangster-politician Anand Mohan Singh, who was convicted in the murder of Telugu Dalit IAS officer G Krishnaiah in Bihar. Expressing solidarity with the family of Krishnaiah, Sabharwal quote-tweeted the statement of the Central IAS Association, which expressed its deep dismay at the Bihar government’s decision to release the convicts involved…

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      10 jawans, civilian driver killed in IED explosion in Chhattisgarh

      A senior official said, the incident took place under Aranpur police station limits when a team of the state police’s District Reserve Guard (DRG) was returning after an anti-Naxalite operation, Kothagudem: As many as 10 District Reserve Guard jawans and a civilian driver were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast triggered by CPI (Maoist) cadres under Aranpur police station limits of Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh district on Wednesday. The incident occurred when the Chhattisgarh DRG personnel were returning to their base after a combing operation in the area following a tip off about the presence of Maoists in Aranpur forests, Bastar range DIG Sunderraj P informed the media. Head constables Goga Sodi, Munna Ram Kadthi and Santhosh Thamo, constables Dulgo Mandvi, Lakmu Makram,…

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