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…
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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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      US government personnel evacuated from Sudan’s capital: Biden

      US President Joe Biden. WASHINGTON: The US military evacuated American embassy staff from Khartoum, President Joe Biden said late Saturday, calling for an end to the “unconscionable” fighting in Sudan’s capital between the army and a paramilitary group. “Today, on my orders, the United States military conducted an operation to extract US Government personnel from Khartoum,” Biden said in a statement, adding that the embassy was “temporarily suspending operations.” As the violence entered its second week, Biden pushed for an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire,” “unhindered humanitarian access” and respect for “the will of the people of Sudan.” “I am proud of the extraordinary commitment of our Embassy staff, who performed their duties with courage and professionalism and embodied America’s friendship and…

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      Safe evacuation of Indians from Sudan days after PMO meet

      The evacuation came days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Saudi Arabia counterpart Saudi Arabia ministry, in a statement, announced the “safe arrival” of 91 Saudi citizens and around 66 nationals representing the following nationalities Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Tunisia, Pakistan, India, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Canada, and Burkina. Faso. Sudan is facing violence due to fighting between the army and the paramilitary forces. There are reports of violence even amid a 72-hour ceasefire. Riyadh [Saudi Arabia]: Some Indian nationals were evacuated among 66 citizens from 12 nations from the conflict-hit Sudan to Saudi Arabia. The evacuation came days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Saudi Arabia counterpart and Prime Minister…

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      Amit Shah to address public meeting in Telangana today

      Though Shah was scheduled to meet some of the key members of blockbuster ‘RRR’ movie team during his visit, the same was cancelled, they said. BJP sources said the saffron party will work with increased focus in Telangana and step up its campaign once the Assembly polls are over in neighbouring Karnataka on May 10. PTI Hyderabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be addressing a public rally at Chevella near here this evening, BJP sources said on Sunday. His visit is part of ‘Parliament Prabhas Yojana’ programme, they said. Though Shah was scheduled to meet some of the key members of blockbuster ‘RRR’ movie team during his visit, the same was cancelled, they said.BJP sources said the saffron party…

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      Canada provides new military aid package for Ukraine

      This donation comes from the remaining funds across the government of Canada’s various funding envelopes for military assistance to Ukraine Ottawa: Canada is providing a new military aid package for Ukraine, the Department of National Defence has announced. The department said this 39 million Canadian-dollar assistance includes 3.3 million litres of much-needed fuel supplies, modular floatation bridge assets to enable wet-gap crossing, medical first-aid kits, as well as sniper rifles and ammunition. This donation comes from the remaining funds across the government of Canada’s various funding envelopes for military assistance to Ukraine. According to the release, all eight Leopard 2 main battle tanks committed by Canada to Ukraine have been delivered to Poland, and Canada has deployed three Leopard Gunnery Skills Trainers to assist…

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      GST fraud a new challenge for UP govt; Noida sees cases double in 3 yrs

      The common man can also prove to be helpful in stopping GST malpractices by insisting for the bill. Noida: In the last three years, GST fraud in Noida has doubled as irregularities have been detected in 291 cases of GST evasion, for which a fine of Rs 75.82 crore has been collected. According to the data of the Uttar Pradesh tax department, in the 2020-21 fiscal, a fine of Rs 18.04 crore was collected in 66 cases of tax evasion. In 2021-22, fraud worth Rs 11.56 crore was detected in 91 cases, while in 2022-23, 134 tax evasion cases were unearthed, in which a fine of Rs 45.72 was collected. A state GST official said that fake tax invoice is like a fake note which is dangerous…

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      Shocking: Man stabbed to death in Delhi

      The man was stabbed in Delhi’s Raj Park area and it was so brutal that the victim’s intestine had fallen out. New Delhi: A 32-year-old man was brutally stabbed to death in Delhi’s Raj Park area, a police police said on Sunday. The official said that they received a PCR call at 12.23 a.m. The caller said that a man had been stabbed near Raj Park Rathi Hospital street. The stabbing was so brutal that his intestine had fallen out. The victim was identified as Virender Singh, a resident of Hathras, with the help of his Aadhaar Card. Police informed his wife Asha about the incident. Jitender was taken to a nearby government hospital where he was declared dead on arrival. The police…

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      Lord Hanuman idol found damaged in Kanpur Dehat, case registered

      The Lord Hanuman idol was found in a damaged condition in the Shukla Talab complex area. Police promises action against the culprits. Kanpur Dehat: A case has been registered after an idol of Lord Hanuman was found in a damaged condition in Kanpur Dehat, police said. The idol was found in the Shukla Talab complex area in Kanpur Dehat under the Akbarpur Police Station area, a senior police officer said. “An idol of Lord Hanuman has been found damaged in the Shukla Talab complex area under Akbarpur PS limits. The forensic team has investigated the spot. Some people have given a complaint and a case is being registered and action will be taken against the culprits,” ASP Kanpur Dehat, Rajesh Pandey said. Further investigations are…

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      India has a free press, says US official

      There is nothing that’s kept secret there. You have India as a democracy in part because you have a free press that really works, said US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu Washington: A top US official has lauded the freedom of the press in India and the role of journalists in supporting democracy in the world’s most populous country. US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu said that “there is nothing that’s kept secret there. You have India as a democracy in part because you have a free press that really works.” “I know the media market is changing. But I have such respect for the freedom of the press in India.…

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      UK Nurses ‘treated as criminals’ over strike plans, union boss says

      Nurses are being “treated as criminals” for going on strike, a union leader has claimed. Pat Cullen, the head of the Royal College of Nurses (RCN), described health secretary Steve Barclay’s decision to “pursue legal action” over the union’s upcoming strike as “cruel” and “unacceptable”. Members of the (RCN) working for the NHS in England are preparing to take industrial action for 48 hours over the May bank holiday. They are set to walk out from 8pm, or the start of a night shift on 30 April, until 8pm or the start of the night shift on 2 May. The action will see nurses in emergency departments, intensive care and cancer wards down tools for the first time. But NHS bosses believe the union’s six-month mandate…

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      Priest among 3 held for lynching man in Gurgaon; Rs 25 lakh cheating case behind Saket court shooting

      Gurgaon Police arrested three accused, including a 57-year-old priest, in the lynching of a 24-year-old man, who was attacked after he accidentally broke a part of an idol while cleaning it in Gurgaon’s Khandsa village on Wednesday. The deceased’s body was found outside Bani Wala temple on Thursday. The accused include head priest Ajit Singh (57) and his two associates Premjeet Balhara (32) and Sonu (27). Police said Balhara and Sonu are criminals out on bail. Meanwhile, a suspended lawyer Kameshwar Kumar Singh allegedly shot at a woman, M Radha, against whom he had filed a case last year for “cheating” him of Rs 25 lakh on Friday. According to police, Singh had enrolled in the Bar Council of Delhi in 2005. He practised…

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