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…
    National

    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…
    National

    ‘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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      SC defers scientific survey to determine age of ‘Shivling’ found at Gyanvapi mosque

      The Allahabad High Court on May 12 ordered determination of the age of the structure claimed to be “Shivling” using modern technology The Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the scientific survey, including carbon dating, to determine the age of “Shivling” which was said to have been found at the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi. The Allahabad High Court on May 12 ordered determination of the age of the structure claimed to be “Shivling” using modern technology. However, the mosque authorities have said the structure is part of a fountain in the ‘wazu khana’, where ablutions are performed before namaz. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud issued notices to the Centre, the Uttar…

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      Sebi probe into Adani drew blank: SC-appointed panel

      The SC had appointed the committee parallel to the investigation that markets regulator Sebi was conducting into allegations against Adani Supreme Court of India. New Delhi: An expert committee appointed by the Supreme Court said it cannot conclude any regulatory failure around Adani Group’s stock rallies, and that Sebi has “drawn a blank” in its probe into alleged violations in money flows from offshore entities into the conglomerate. But the six-member panel said there was an evidence of a build-up in short positions on Adani Group stocks ahead of the report of US-based short seller Hindenburg Research, and profiting from squaring off positions after prices crashed post-publication of the damning allegations. “At this stage, taking into account the explanations provided by…

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      More Trouble for Sameer Wankhede in Cordelia Cruise Drugs Case

      Wankhede and his juniors violated the rules while dealing with the drug bust Sameer Wankhede arrives at the NCB office in New Delhi. The former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) zonal director Sameer Wankhede allegedly tried to extort Rs 25 crore from Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s family to let off his son Aryan Khan in connection with the Cordelia Cruise Drugs Case, according to the Special Enquiry Team (SET) report. The CBI also filed an FIR against Wankhede and his two former juniors of NCB Mumbai zone. According to the report, Wankhede and his juniors violated the rules while dealing with the drug bust case. There is information that the names of Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan and his…

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      Electricity bill up to 100 units will be waived, up to 200 units halved: Kamal Nath

      “CM Chouhan is not only Chief Minister but also has become the Bhoomi Poojan Minister. He had been a speech machine, announcements machine but now he has also become a lie machine. It is not hidden from anyone how corruption is happening in the state,” Kamal Nath alleged. Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath on Thursday announced that electricity charges up to 100 units would be waived for people in the state and charges up to 200 units would be halved if Congress wins the assembly polls to be held later this year. Kamal Nath made the announcement while addressing a public gathering in Badnawar in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district on Thursday. “Hundred units of electricity…

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      Government assures employment to Polavaram-affected tribal families

      The administrative officer said the displaced could take up self-employment in businesses that interest them. KAKINADA: Polavaram administrative officer C.V. Pravin Adithya said efforts are being made to provide employment opportunities to 5,800 tribal families displaced due to the irrigation project and residing in relief and rehabilitation (R&R) colonies. Reviewing the rehabilitation status of tribes displaced by the project with officials of Chinturu and Rampachodavaram ITDA and Velugu on Thursday, Adithya pointed out that many tribal families under Polavaram Project have been provided agriculture lands under land-to-land scheme. They have also been allotted houses in R&R colonies. “Now, the government is taking steps to provide employment opportunities to youth among these families,” he underlined. The administrative officer said the displaced could…

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      Supreme Court gets two new judges

      Justice Prashant Mishra, KV Viswanathan take oath The Collegium presided by CJI Chandrachud and Justices SK Kaul, KM Joseph, Ajay Rastogi and Sanjiv Khanna, took the decision to recommend the name of Justice Mishra and Viswanathan for appointment as judges of the top court. PTI New Delhi: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate KV Viswanathan on Friday were sworn in as Supreme Court judges. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud administered the oath of office to them. The Supreme Court Collegium on May 16 recommended Andhra Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Mishra and Viswanathan to be elevated as judges of the apex court and the Centre on Thursday cleared their names. The Collegium presided by CJI Chandrachud and Justices…

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      Russia-Ukraine war: UK announces ban on Russian diamonds

      Ahead of G7, UK applies harshest set of sanctions against Russia As he meets with G7 leaders in Hiroshima, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will also issue a warning against complacency in preserving “our ideals and against despotic governments,” the UK government said. AP London [UK]: In a fresh round of sanctions, the UK has announced a ban on Russian diamonds, alongside the military-industrial complex and metals amid the ongoing Ukraine war. An industry worth USD4 billion in exports in 2021, the ban on diamonds comes amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The ban has also been announced on imports of Russian-origin copper, aluminium and nickel, the UK government said in a statement on Thursday. Along with these trade sanctions, the UK…

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      Supreme Court’s verdict cheers Kambala lovers

      A man participates in Kamala competition. Kambala is an integral part of the Coastal Karnataka’s culture and is traditionally held before the commencement of the second crop between between November 15 and December 15. Traditionally the sport involved pairs of buffalos running on slush, with the fastest pair being declared the winner. Over time, modern Kambala introduced races between two pairs. MANGALURU: The lovers and organizers of Kambala, the traditional rural sport of Coastal Karnataka, are elated following the Supreme Court’s verdict on Kambala, Jallikattu, and bull-cart racing on Thursday. The apex court’s decision on Thursday upheld the law enacted by the Tamil Nadu government, permitting the bull-taming sport ‘Jallikattu’ in the state. The court also recognized the validity of similar…

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      Puttur Rural cops suspended for alleged attrocities against nine persons

      Karnataka police. MANGALURU: The sub-inspector and a police constable of the Puttur Rural Police Station have been placed under suspension in connection to the allegations of police atrocity against nine persons accused of displaying a banner that demeaned BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel and former CM D.V. Sadananda Gowda. The incident unfolded on Monday when a banner, created by a group calling themselves ‘upset Hindu Karyakartas,’ exhibited the photographs of Nalin Kumar Kateel and Sadananda Gowda with a footwear garland in Puttur. The banner expressed condolences (Bhavapoorna Shradhanjali) to the two for the BJP’s defeat in the recent assembly elections. Following a complaint, the police filed a case and arrested nine people in connection to the act. However on Wednesday,…

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      US to unveil new sanctions on Russia at G7, says US official

      The United States apparently plans to blacklist about 70 companies and organizations for selling restricted US products to Russia “We have taken an array of actions to hold Russia accountable. In coordination with our G7 partners, we’ve put in place the largest set of sanctions and export control actions ever imposed on a major economy,” the US administration official said. Washington: The United States will unveil new sanctions to “extensively restrict Russia’s access to goods that matter for its battlefield capabilities,” a US official said here on Friday ahead of a G7 summit in Japan. The main goals of the United States out of the G7 this year would be many, however, the main focus will remain on showing shared…

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