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.

    POLITICS

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      TCS emerges as top company among best places to work in India 

      For the first time, companies such as Dream11 (20th) and Games24x7 (24the) from esports and gaming made it to the list. New Delhi: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has emerged as the top company among the best places to work in India this year, followed by Amazon and Morgan Stanley, a LinkedIn report said on Wednesday. For the first time, companies such as Dream11 (20th) and Games24x7 (24the) from esports and gaming made it to the list, which is reflective of the growing popularity of gaming and the presence of this sector. There has been an emergence of new players, with 17 out of 25 companies debuting in the list, which demonstrates the strong momentum in India’s business ecosystem. Zepto (16th) made it to the top company list this year.…

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      India sees hike with 10,542 new COVID-19 infections, 38 deaths

      According to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday the daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.39 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 5.1 per cent. New Delhi: India has logged 10,542 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased to 63,562, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,190 with 38 deaths, which includes 11 reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore (4,48,45,401) The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.39 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 5.1 per cent. The active cases now comprise 0.14 per cent of the total…

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      Nepal President Paudel to be flown to AIIMS Delhi for medical treatment

      Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel would be flown to AIIMS for treatment on Wednesday following no improvement in his health. Kathmandu: Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel will be flown to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi in an air ambulance after he was detected with a lung infection, officials have confirmed. An official from the President’s Secretariat confirmed to ANI that the President would be flown to AIIMS for further treatment on Wednesday following no improvement in his health. He was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday after falling short of breath and fainting. Earlier, the Chief Administrator of the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), where the President is currently admitted, had confirmed that he might be flown to India in…

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      ‘Happiest state’ in India is Mizoram, says study

      According to a report, the state, which is the second in India to achieve 100 per cent literacy, offers students opportunities for growth even in the most difficult of circumstances. Aizawal: Mizoram has been declared the happiest state in the country according to a study conducted by Rajesh K Pillania, professor of strategy at the Management Development Institute in Gurugram. According to a report, the state, which is the second in India to achieve 100 per cent literacy, offers students opportunities for growth even in the most difficult of circumstances. “Mizoram’s happiness index is based on six parameters including family relationships, work-related issues, social issues and philanthropy, religion, COVID-19‘s effect on happiness, and physical and mental health,” the report said. “A student of the Government…

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      DCW chief writes to Raj CM over ‘harassment’ of Korean vlogger in Jodhpur

      The DCW sought Gehlot’s urgent intervention and prompt action in the matter to ensure justice for the girl, who is a foreign national. New Delhi: Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Tuesday wrote a letter to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, a day after a Korean vlogger was allegedly harassed in Jodhpur while she was strolling on the streets of the city. The DCW sought Gehlot’s urgent intervention and prompt action in the matter to ensure justice for the girl, who is a foreign national. “Through this letter, I wish to bring to your kind attention towards a distressing incident of sexual harassment with a Korean vlogger in Jodhpur. As the Chairperson of the DCW, I am deeply disturbed…

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      110 ex-militants of Bodo terror outfit join BJP in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district

      More than a hundred former terrorists in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district formally joined the governing BJP on Tuesday. They used to be headed by Nabin Chandra Bodo and were a part of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) chief executive Tuliram Ronghang welcomed the new members at the BJP headquarters here, saying, “A total of 110 former members of the NDFB have joined our party today. They are from different areas and held various top positions in the militant outfit.”   According to him, this will help the party become more successful not only in the district of Karbi Anglong, but also in the districts of West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao, which are located…

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      ‘We trust Indian business people’: Israeli minister on Hindenburg’s charges against Adani Group

      Amid fraud charges against the Adani Group, Israel’s Minister of Economy Nir Barkat on Tuesday said his country trusts the Indian business people and it would like to welcome more investors from India. In January this year, the Adani Group acquired Israel’s Haifa port for $1.2 billion. This happened just days after US-based short-seller Hindenburg accused the group of indulging in “stock manipulation” and fraud by using offshore shell firms. When asked whether he has any concerns about the allegations against the business conglomerate which has an investment in Israel, Barkat said: “Israel allowing an Indian company to acquire one of the two ports is testimony that we trust Indian business people and the Indian government. It is none of…

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      After Atiq Ahmad, Now Mukhtar Ansari Under Radar of Central Agencies

      After the properties of slain Atiq Ahmad, the benami (a purchase of property that is conducted in such a way as to hide the identity of the true buyer) properties of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari are under the radar of central agencies. The Income Tax department will soon question him on Rs 125 crores illegal wealth. The IT department has launched Operation Panther to track benami properties of Mukhtar Ansari. According to Income Tax authorities, they have found properties worth Rs 125 cr purchased in the name of Mukhtar Ansari’s relatives. Those properties purchased by Mukhtar’s relatives have names of him and his family as Director. The IT has identified around 11 such properties. Sources suggest that action against Mukhtar Ansari’s…

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      UK weather: Britain bracing for tropical blast with record temperatures of 40C as mini-heatwave set to hit in weeks

      Britain is set for a summer season even hotter than last year’s record-breaking temperatures with tropical conditions of 40C, an expert has claimed. A mini-heatwave is set to sweep the UK with forecasters predicting temperatures above the 20C mark in just a matter of weeks. The El Niño weather phenomenon, a warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, could be a major factor in pushing temperatures above 40C this summer. In 2022, conditions resulted in more than 800 fire incidents across the country and official droughts declared due to low-water levels. The same phenomenon is predicted to be particularly powerful again in summer 2023, which would likely lead to scorching temperatures in the UK…

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      Taking law into hand being encouraged…: Sharad Pawar’s veiled jibe at UP govt over Atiq Ahmed murder

      In a veiled dig at the Uttar Pradesh government over the killing of don-politician Atiq Ahmed, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said an “atmosphere is being created” that taking law into one’s hands is the right thing to do. Sharad Pawar was speaking at an iftar party organised by his party on Tuesday. “The country is in a different situation. For the well-being of the nation, we have to bring a message of unity to each house. This country runs on the Constitution and law and order,” Sharad Pawar said. “If those in government want to keep the Constitution and law and order aside, then we will go in the wrong direction. If someone has done something wrong, then…

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