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…
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    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…
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    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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      Indian nationals overtake Albanians to become second largest Channel migrants group

      Indians have overtaken Albanians to become the second biggest contingent crossing the Channel in small boats so far this year, according to Home Office data. Immigration experts believe Indians seeking to live and work in the UK illegally are targeting Channel crossings because it is now seen as an established route into Britain for economic migrants. In the first three months of this year, 675 Indian migrants were detected crossing the English Channel in small boats, second only to 909 Afghans, who agencies say are primarily asylum seekers fleeing the Taliban. That is almost the same as the total 683 Indians who crossed the Channel during the whole of last year, and 10 times the rate at the beginning of 2022. By contrast, the…

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      Canada-Wide Arrest Warrant for Indian-Origin Dharam Singh Dhaliwal for Murder

      Canadian Police have issued a country-wide arrest warrant for Indian-origin man Dharam Singh Dhaliwal, in connection with the death of a 21-year-old woman who was fatally shot in December. In a statement, Peel Regional Police said Dhaliwal, who is 30 years old, intentionally went missing in September 2022 as part of a plan to murder Pawanpreet Kaur, who is from Brampton. “Investigators from the Homicide Bureau have issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant in relation to an incident in Mississauga that led to the death of a woman in December 2022,” the police said in a statement. Canada-Wide Arrest Warrant for Dharam Singh Dhaliwal for First Degree Murder. Read more: https://t.co/c5dQCadw0J pic.twitter.com/AcIm9SaQBc— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) April 24, 2023 Dharam has been described…

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      China Issues Ultimatum to Pak Over Ill-Treatment of Its Workers After One Held on Blasphemy Charges

      China is upset with Pakistan over the ill-treatment of its workers in the country and has issued an ultimatum that any attack on its interests and establishment will be dangerous for Pakistan. Top Pakistan sources told CNN-News18 that China also told Pakistan that they will be sending their own security forces to safeguard their establishment, projects and workers. Upset with its fair-weather friend, China told Pakistan that it cannot be treated the way the country is dealing with the rest of the world. The Chinese side also told the Pakistan establishment that for implementation and execution of projects, they need commitment from both the political and military sides. Ties between Pakistan and China saw another stumbling block after a Chinese…

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      All Delhi Bar Association’s resolution against daily hearing of same-sex marriage pleas

      A day after the Bar Council of India opposed the grant of legal recognition of same-sex marriage in India, the All Delhi bar association on Monday passed a resolution against the day-to-day hearing about recognition of same-sex marriage. The resolution states that the social ramifications of the ongoing proceedings before the Supreme Court are colossal and have the potential to have an unintended impact on the fabric of society. “There are certain issues that are deeply entrenched in societal norms, values, and beliefs. These issues require careful consideration and public debate, as any decision or action taken without societal acceptance may have far-reaching consequences,” the resolution reads. “Such issues require a broad-based consensus that can only be achieved through public…

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      Joe Biden says ‘yes’ to re-election bid

      He’s been asked so many times if he’ll run for president again; whether he’ll seek that second term. “It’s my intention…” is his stock answer. But tonight, on the eve of the day he is expected to formally announce, Joe Biden confirmed that intention to Sky News. “Are you going to run again, sir?” I asked in the Rose Garden as he disappeared into the Oval Office. “Yes!” he told me. It’s been most anticipated announcement in Washington DC. He seems to have cleared the self-imposed hurdle: his family’s approval. I’ll admit I was sceptical. I had wondered if First Lady Jill Biden would tell him “enough”. He would, after all, be 82 at the time of re-election and 86…

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      FlyDubai Aircraft’s Engine Catches Fire After Taking Off from Kathmandu Airport

      AFlyDubai aircraft on Monday — travelling from Nepal to Dubai —  caught fire in one of its engines right after taking off from the Kathmandu airport. The FlyDubai flight 576 (Boeing 737-800) took off from the Tribhuvan International Airport at 9:19 pm, according to Flight Radar 24. Fly Dubai plane catches fire on takeoff from Kathmandu airport, tries to land pic.twitter.com/jVaawRlwnV— Spriter (@Spriter99880) April 24, 2023 The plane returned after trying to make landing to the Kathmandu airport, where fire tenders were waiting. According to Nepal’s minister of Tourism, the aircraft is normal now and has been flown to Dubai. “The FlyDubai flight 576 is normal now and proceeding to its destination Dubai as per the flight plan, Kathmandu airport operation normal…

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      Ukraine ‘called off attack on Russian capital’ at US’s request

      The US warned Ukraine off conducting a highly provocative strike on Moscow on the anniversary of the war, the latest leaked Pentagon papers have revealed. Kyiv’s military intelligence followed Washington’s orders and postponed the strikes, according to a tranche of classified documents seen by the Washington Post. Ukraine’s head of military intelligence (HUR), who is in charge of operations on foreign soil, instructed officers to prepare for “mass strikes” on February 24 this year, with “everything the HUR had”. Plans for strikes on Russia by Ukraine are likely to have made officials anxious in Washington, as the US has publicly warned that the weapons they supply to Ukraine should not be used to hit targets across the border. On February 22, two…

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      India: As people clean their homes on Eid, these women in Ladakh cleaned the whole village

      While the whole world was celebrating Islamic Festival Eid, a small group of women in the remote village of Karith in India’s Ladakh decided to celebrate the festival in a unique way. These local women from the Karith village got together and raised slogans of cleanliness and made sure the entire village was cleaned on Eid.  The initiative was started by a local self-help group in the area along with the local females. The programme witnessed huge participation from women in the area and also showcased the relationship between humans and nature. Clean surroundings and maintaining a balance between nature and people are of the utmost importance.  “To observe and celebrate Eid Ul Fitr in a beneficial way, all of…

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      UK Nurses’ strikes may be cut short as Health Secretary goes to High Court

      The Royal College of Nursing says it may have “no choice” but to cut short its strikes after the Health Secretary confirmed plans to go to the High Court. Steve Barclay has written to General Secretary Pat Cullen, saying the RCN does not have a mandate to strike on May 2 – the final planned day for 48 hours of industrial action. In recent days the Health Secretary had urged the RCN to call off the strikes, which are the most extreme in the union’s history, targeting A&E and urgent cancer care. The legal action follows concerns from NHS Employers that the mandate for nurses to strike expires at the end of 1 May. The action is based on a ballot which ended…

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      Dozens killed in Burkina Faso attack near Mali border

      Latest violence comes as country’s military leaders step up efforts to put down an uprising that has killed thousands. Burkina Faso’s military rulers have announced a ‘general mobilisation’ to try and quell the violence About 60 civilians have been killed in a village in northern Burkina Faso, according to the local prosecutor who announced an investigation into the attack. Citing information from police in the town of Ouahigouya, prosecutor Lamine Kabore said the attack took place on Friday in the village of Karma near the border with Mali. The statement said the perpetrators were wearing the uniforms of the Burkinabe armed forces, but gave no further details on the attack. “The wounded have been evacuated and are currently being taken…

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