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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      Avinash Reddy attends Gadapa Gadapaku as CBI lands in Pulivendula

      Kadapa Member of Parliament Y.S. Avinash Reddy seen in his constituency interacting with people while participating in the participating in the Gadapa Gadapaku Mana Prabhutvam’ programme. ANANTAPUR: Despite speculations and repeated trolling on social media over a possible arrest, Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy was busy with his programmes in Pulivendula assembly segment on Sunday. The MP arrived in Pulivendula from Hyderabad and took part in the Gadapa Gadapaku programme in Lingala mandal in YSR Kadapa district. As CBI teams were also present in Pulivendula as part of their investigations in the Viveka murder case, there was palpable anxiety in Pulivendula and other parts of Kadapa district. Avinash Reddy accompanied by a crowd of party cadres from Pulivendula participated in state government’s…

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      Mobile phone thrown at PM during roadshow in Mysuru

      PM Narendra Modi waves to the crowd during the roadshow in Mysuru on Sunday for the ensuing Assembly elections. Bengaluru: In a security breach, a mobile phone was thrown at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ongoing roadshow for the ensuing Assembly elections in Karnataka. The incident occurred on Sunday in Mysuru when his campaign vehicle was passing through KR Circle when somebody in the crowd threw a mobile phone at Modi. Though the Prime Minister was not hurt, it landed close to him.  It needs to be clarified if the Prime Minister noticed the mobile being thrown at him as he was busy waving to the crowds. However, the security person with Modi in the campaign vehicle noted it.…

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      Governor: ‘Mann ki Baat’ created revolution, inspired people

      Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan felicitates unsung heroes of Mann ki Baat programme from Telangana at the special screening of the 100th episode of Mann ki Baat, organised at the Raj Bhavan. Hyderabad: The hundredth episode of the monthly Radio broadcast of the Prime Minister ‘Mann Ki Baat’ was screened at the Raj Bhawan on Sunday. Governor  Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, as the Chief Guest, watched the special screening organised by the Prasarbharati.  “Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat is a revolution and has attracted millions of people and touched their hearts” said Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan. The Governor, in her address said that the Mann Ki Baat personifies the celebration of India’s spirit. and has become a mass movement because of the vision of…

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      JP Nadda releases BJP’s manifesto for Karnataka Assembly polls

      BJP national president JP Nadda released the party’s manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly elections. Bengaluru: Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda on Monday released the party’s manifesto or vision document for the Karnataka Assembly elections in Bengaluru. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa were also present on the occasion. In previous manifestoes, the BJP has claimed to have touched every section of society. In its manifesto for the 2018 Assembly polls, the party had also included cow protection measures in its manifesto. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also campaigning in the last leg of the BJP’s campaign for the Karnataka polls. He has already conducted a number of rallies and held roadshows, the latest of which was…

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      Commercial LPG cylinder prices slashed by Rs 171.5 per unit

      After the move, the latest retail price of a 19 kg LPG cylinder in Delhi now stands at Rs 1,856.50. New Delhi: Petroleum and oil marketing companies have slashed the price of Commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 171.50 with immediate effect, according to sources on Monday. After the move, the latest retail price of a 19 kg LPG cylinder in Delhi now stands at Rs 1,856.50. Last month, too, their prices were reduced by Rs 91.50 per unit, standing at Rs 2,028 per unit. Petroleum and oil marketing companies had on March 1 this year hiked the prices of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 350.50 per unit and domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 50 per unit. The prices of the commercial…

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      Samyukt Kisan Morcha announces mass protests from Aug 1-15 across India

      Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Sunday announced a series of nationwide mass protests between August 1 to August 15 Representatives of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) Ashok Dhawale and Darshan Pal address the media at Press Club of India  New Delhi: The Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Sunday announced a series of nationwide mass protests between August 1 to August 15 to press for their demands of legal sanctity of minimum support price, farmers pension and a comprehensive crop insurance scheme. The decision was taken at the national meeting of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella organisation of various farm unions, held on Sunday. According to the farmers body, more than 200 farmer leaders of constituent organisations attended the meet. It said agitations will…

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      Media is supporting Brij Bhushan more than the players: Protesting wrestlers

      WFI chief has vowed to contest the charges and claimed that the athletes’ protest was politically motivated3 Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik address the media during a press conference over their ongoing protest New Delhi: The protesting grapplers on Sunday accused the media of helping Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh more than the players, saying the newspersons should not give him the platform to speak. Accused of sexual harassment of women wrestlers, the WFI chief has vowed to contest the charges and claimed that the athletes’ protest was politically motivated. The Delhi Police has filed two FIRs, including one under the POCSO Act, against the BJP MP, who has completed 12 years as WFI president…

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      Operation Kaveri: More than 2,300 Indians rescued from Sudan so far

      An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft with 40 passengers onboard New Delhi from Jeddah as ‘Operation Kaveri’ progresses further New Delhi: After the eighth flight of A C-130 Indian Airforce plane carrying 40 Indians reached India, the no. of evacuated Indians reached the mark of 2,300, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said on Sunday. “A C-130 Indian Airforce flight has landed in New Delhi with 40 passengers. With this flight, around 2,300 people have reached India,” EAM Jaishankar tweeted. The number reached the 2300 mark on the 8th flight however, following it, three more flights carried 229, 288 and 135 passengers respectively, taking the number of evacuees to more than 2500. An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft with 40 passengers onboard New Delhi…

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      Chinese who reported on COVID to be released after 3 years

      Chinese authorities were preparing on Sunday to release a man who disappeared three years ago after publicising videos of overcrowded hospita Hong Kong: Chinese authorities were preparing on Sunday to release a man who disappeared three years ago after publicising videos of overcrowded hospitals and bodies during the COVID-19 outbreak, a relative and another person familiar with his case said. Fang Bin and other members of the public who were dubbed citizen journalists posted details of the pandemic in early 2020 on the internet and social media, embarrassing Chinese officials who faced criticism for failing to control the outbreak. The last video Fang, a seller of traditional Chinese clothing, posted on Twitter was of a piece of paper reading, “All citizens resist, hand…

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      Global markets turn cautious again amid concerns of banking crisis

      Global markets turned cautious once again amid renewed concerns of banking crisis looming for the second time Global markets turned cautious once again amid renewed concerns of banking crisis looming for the second time New Delhi: Global economy was once again beginning to stare at the possibility of economic slowdown as fears re-emerged over the possibility of economic recession in the US owing to another banking crisis, a research note by Jahnavi Prabhakar, Economist, Bank of Baroda, said. US officials are already in talks of providing a possible FDIC receivership to First Republic. A lot is at stake for Fed now, as it considers the next rate action given the stubbornly high inflation, elevated wage growth, credit crunch scenario and uncertainty in global…

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