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News The Supreme Court on Tuesday queried disqualified Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal P.P., who moved the court challenging the delay by the Lok Sabha Secretariat in restoring his membership, as to what is the fundamental right which has been violated. The Supreme Court on Tuesday queried disqualified Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal P.P., who moved the court challenging the delay by the Lok Sabha Secretariat in restoring his membership, as to what is the fundamental right which has been violated.
Business The Supreme Court has dismissed the customs department appeal against Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd. (APML), Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd. (APRL) and others in alleged over-valuation of imported goods matter Representational image The Supreme Court has dismissed the customs department appeal against Adani Power Maharashtra Ltd. (APML), Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd. (APRL) and others in alleged over-valuation of imported goods matter. A bench comprising Justices Krishna Murari and Sanjay Karol,
Andhra News Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh is one of the host cities of the G20 summit. ImageCredit/EASSarma As Visakhapatnam gears up to be one of the cities hosting the G20 summit meetings on March 28 and 29, 2023, the Greater Visakha Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has tried to cover up the slums areas with green shade nets. The slum clusters lie parallel to the airport route in ASR nagar in Thatichetlapalem of Vizag. Former bureaucrat and activist EAS Sarma shared the incident with the media w
Politics Rahul Gandhi was ordered to vacate his house on 12, Tughlak Lane in Delhis Lutyens after he was disqualified as a Member of Parliament. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday, March 28, said that he will abide by the eviction notice that was sent to him by the Lok Sabha secretariat. Rahul will have to vacate his official residence in Tughlak Lane in Delhis Lutyens after he was disqualified as a Member of Parliament. As an elected Member of the Lok Sabha over the last four terms, it is
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Business Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will Tuesday move the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in the Lok Sabha for consideration and passing. Representative Image: PTI Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will Tuesday move the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in the Lok Sabha for consideration and passing. The Bill aims to amend the Competition Act, 2002 to expand the scope of cartel prosecution by bringing hybrid anti-competitive agreements (such as hub and spoke cartels) within its am
Business Disney will begin its first round of layoffs at the company this week. In total, the media and entertainment company will sack 7,000 employees in three rounds, its CEO Bob Iger has announced. DISNEY CEO BOB IGER /IANS Disney will begin its first round of layoffs at the company this week. In total, the media and entertainment company will sack 7,000 employees in three rounds, its CEO Bob Iger has announced. The job cuts will reportedly affect Disney's media and distribution segment along
Sports This comes after a recent report revealed that children and adults in the country lack the motivation to participate in sports and physical activities. IANS India's global sporting icons, six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom and captain of national football team Sunil Chhetri urged the nation to embrace sports and engage themselves in regular physical activity after a recent report revealed that children and adults in the country lack the motivation to participate in sports and physi
Taekwondo Taekwondo Grandmasters Jun Lee and Moon Dae Sung, a World, Olympic and Asian Champion, hailed the TPL as a path-breaker while addressing a power-packed audience during the launch. IANS With the promise of transforming the sport in the country and grooming international champions, an ambitious Indian Taekwondo Premier League (TPL) has been launched to be held later this year. The franchise-model league to be held in Delhi in June 2023 has already found takers in Hyderabad, Rajasthan, Ma
Covid-19 The Union Health Secretary said that irrespective of the new Covid variants, 'Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate and Adherence to Covid Appropriate Behaviour' continue to remain the tested strategy for Covid management. Representative image Amid the sustained rise of Covid-19 cases across the country, the Union Health Ministry on Monday, March 27, chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness status of the entire spectrum of management of the pandemic with states and Union Terri
Controversy Aklavya Gaur, son of BJP MLA Malini Gaur, was also the complainant in a case against stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, for which the comedian was jailed for over a month in 2021. Instagram/Reliance Jewels A BJP functionary in Madhya Pradeshs Indore has reportedly filed a police complaint against actor Taapsee Pannu over a Reliance Jewels necklace that she wore at an event during Lakme Fashion Week. The necklace featured a carved image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, and according to I
News Although official sources confirmed the death of the cheetah, state government officials are yet to make any statement on this matter. IANS A female cheetah, Shasha, who was brought to India in the first batch of eight Namibian big cats and was relocated to Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park was reported dead on Monday, March 27. According to officials, the big cat died due to a renal infection. Earlier statements by wildlife officials had revealed that Shasha was suffering from renal infe
Crime A First Information Report (FIR) had been filed against the both of them and several branch managers of the chit fund, accused of diverting funds from its subscribers for personal use. The Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) has served notices to the top management of Margadarsi Chit Funds Private Limited (MCFPL) amid an investigation into a Rs 2,600 crore scam. The chairman of MPCL, Cherukuri Ramojj Rao, and his daughter-in-law Cheruki Sailaja, have been summoned by the CI
Politics The session is scheduled to end on April 6, but with continued logjam over various issues, sources are saying that it may be adjourned sine die soon. PTI With the stalemate continuing in Parliament, the ongoing Budget session is likely to be wound up early. The session is scheduled to end on April 6, but with continued logjam over various issues, sources are saying that it may be adjourned sine die soon. The opposition has decided to remain steadfast on its demand for a Joint Parliament
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Business Alibaba founder Jack Ma, who has rarely been seen in public in the past three years, has resurfaced at a school in China's Hangzhou, media reports said. FOUNDATIONS WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM VIA FLICKR (CC BY 2.0) Alibaba founder Jack Ma, who has rarely been seen in public in the past three years, has resurfaced at a school in China's Hangzhou, media reports said. The 58-year-old has kept a low profile since criticising China's financial regulators in 2020. Ma was the most high-profile
Court Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal P.P. had filed a plea challenging the delay by the Lok Sabha secretariat in restoring his membership. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will her a plea by disqualified Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal P.P. challenging the delay by the Lok Sabha secretariat in restoring his membership. Faizal's conviction and sentence of 10 years jail was stayed by the Kerala High Court on January 25. Senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, appearing on his behalf, mentioned the matter before
Business The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced that First Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Raleigh, North Carolina entered a purchase agreement for all deposits and loans of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National Association. Yonhap/IANS The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced that First Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Raleigh, North Carolina entered a purchase agreement for all deposits and loans of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National As
Cricket Racking up 102 in the first six overs in the run-chase, the highest score by any team in the Powerplay in T20Is, de Kock and Reeza Hendricks kickstarted South Africa's innings in style. IANS South Africa scripted a record run-chase in T20 Internationals after they chased down 259 runs against West Indies in the 2nd T20I to level the series 1-1 at SuperSport Park inCenturionon Sunday,March 26.Johnson Charles had brought fireworks for the West Indies by striking a 39-ball century in t
Business SUN Mobility on Monday said it has entered into a collaboration with Zomato to power 50,000 electric 2-wheelers across the country over the next 24 months. IANS SUN Mobility on Monday said it has entered into a collaboration with Zomato to power 50,000 electric 2-wheelers across the country over the next 24 months. The EV company, which will utilise its battery swap solutions for the last-mile deliveries, said the collaboration has been confirmed in Delhi with an initial fleet deploymen
Football They are now top of the table, equal on points and goal difference as Russia, albeit having played a game more. IANS Shilji Shaji starred with her five goals as India ran riot against Bhutan to register a thumping 9-0 win in their penultimate game of the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship inDhakaon Sunday,March 26.With this win, the Young Tigresses seized control of their own fate going into the final game of the Championship. They are now top of the table, equal on points and goal differen
Badminton Satwik-Chirag, sixth in the badminton rankings, defeated the world No 21 Chinese pair 21-19, 24-22 to win their first title of the 2023 badminton season. IANS The Indian badminton pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Swiss Open 2023 men's doubles title after beating China's Tan Qiang and Ren Xiang Yu in the final at the St Jakobshalle arena inBaselon Sunday,March 26.Satwik-Chirag, sixth in the badminton rankings, defeated the world No. 21 Chinese pair 21-19, 24-22
Cricket Brotherhood is everything ..family is where our heart is..wishing our brother Rishabh Pant the very best and fast recovery, tweeted Raina, the former India left-handed batter. IANS Former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh and S. Sreesanth met wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who is recovering from injuries sustained in a horrific car accident last year.Brotherhood is everything ..family is where our heart is..wishing our brother Rishabh Pant the very best and fast recovery
Shooting Sift, the reigning national champion in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) won bronze -- her first individual World Cup medal - after she shot 403.9 in the top-eight ranking round. IANS Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra won a bronze medal in women's 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event on the final day of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Rifle/Pistol World Cup 2023 at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy range inBhopalon Sunday,March 26.Sift, a medical student a
Cricket Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a total of 130/6 on the board. In response, Afghanistan chased down the target with a solitary delivery remaining. IANS Fazalhaq Farooqi and Najibullah Zadran's impressive show helped Afghanistan register a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second T20I on Sunday,March 26,to seal their first series triumph over their Asian rivals.Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted a total of 130/6 on the board. In response, Afghanistan chased down t
Boxing On the final day, Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain recorded stellar victories by contrasting margins in the finals at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in Delhi on Sunday. PTI India capped off an outstanding campaign by finishing with the highest gold medals (four) at the IBA Womens World Boxing Championship after the nations illustrious pugilists Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain recorded stellar victories by contrasting margins in the finals at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here
WPL 2023 Mumbai Indians emerged champions of the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) in front of a full-house at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. IANS Nat Sciver-Brunt struck a superb half-century to capitalise on a good show by their disciplined bowlers as Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by seven wickets to emerge champions of the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) in front of an adoring full-house at the Brabourne stadium inMumbaion Sunday,March 26.Sciver-Brunt str
News BJP MP Jasvantsinh Bhabhor and MLA Sailesh Bhabhor attended an event launch of a water supply scheme, where Shailesh Bhatt, a convict in the Bilkis Bano case was also present. Twitter/MahuaMoitra A convicted rapist in the Bilkis Bano case was seen sharing the stage with BJP leaders in Gujarat. According to reports, BJP Dahod MP Jasvantsinh Bhabhor and his brother Sailesh Bhabhor, who is the MLA of Limkheda, attended an event launch of a water supply scheme. Shailesh Bhatt, a convict in the
Caste As California has introduced a bill to have caste as a protected identity, TNM speaks with anti-caste activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan to understand the significance of the bill and how caste manifests in the diaspora. THENMOZHI SOUNDARAJAN | COURTESY: PAX AHIMSA GETHEN/CC BY-SA 4.0 California may become the first state in the US to have caste as a protected group in the states anti-discrimination laws. It is significant that the bill to do so has been introduced in California, the fifth b
News The Congress began a day-long Sankalp Satyagraha on March 26 in support of Rahul Gandhi following his disqualification from the Lok Sabha. Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, while addressing the 'Sankalp Satyagraha' at Delhi's Rajghat on called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a coward. The Congress began a day-long Sankalp Satyagraha on Sunday, March 26, in support of Rahul Gandhi following his disqualification from the Lok Sabha. Priyanka Gandhi said, It's time to wake up and u
News The LVM-3 has had five consecutive successful missions, including the Chandrayaan-2 mission. Indian heavy lift rocket LVM-3 successfully took the 36 satellites of UK-based Network Access Associates Ltd (OneWeb) to space on Sunday morning, March 26. The 43.5-metre tall LVM-3 rocket, which weighs 643 tonnes itself, carried 36 satellites weighing a total of 5.8 tonnes to outer space. The rocket took off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Just over 19 m
News he incident occurred during Rahul Gandhis first press conference since he was suspended by the Lok Sabha amid a defamation case against him. The Mumbai Press Club has issued a statement against Rahul Gandhi for humiliating a journalist during a press conference on Saturday, March 25. This was the first press conference given by the Congress leader since he was disqualified from the Lok Sabha on Friday, March 24. Responding to a question by a journalist about the BJP's claim that Rahuls rema
Controversy Rahul Gandhi held a press meet on Saturday afternoon in Delhi flanked by two Congress CMs Ashok Gehlot and Bhupesh Bhagel, both OBC leaders. A day after he was disqualified from the Lok Sabha following his conviction in a defamation case, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that democracy was under attack and that he was ot scared to ask questions about the relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Adani Group. Several senior leaders in the party alleged th
Politics Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi claimed that Rahul Gandhi is being attacked because of his questions about Gautam Adani in the Parliament. Criticising the Narendra Modi government, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi said that the voice of the people cannot be suppressed and the questions raised by Rahul Gandhi will now resonate across the country. Taking to Twitter on Saturday, March 25, Priyanka posted a video of the Parliament proceedings and wrote, Rahul Gandhi is
Politics Rahul, who was found guilty of criminal and civil defamation by a Gujarat court recently, alleged that all of this was the Union governments tactic to distract the people from questions about Adani. Speaking in public for the first time since his disqualification from the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, March 25, continued his attack on the Modi government and industrialist Gautam Adani. Rahul, who was found guilty of criminal and civil defamation by a Gujarat court
Tennis World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated Facundo Bagnis in straight games to storm into the third round at the Miami Open while Jannik Sinner of Italy and American Taylor Fritz also advanced in the ATP Tour event here. World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated Facundo Bagnis in straight games to storm into the third round at the Miami Open while Jannik Sinner of Italy and American Taylor Fritz also advanced in the ATP Tour event inMiami.Japan's Taro Daniel continued his hot early-sea
Football FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Friday opened the door for a possible return to the club for Leo Messi. IANS FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Friday opened the door for a possible return to the club for Leo Messi. Messi is out of contract with PSG this summer. Laporta insisted that the 35-year-old (who will be 36 in June) Messi has the doors of Barca open.\Messi is the greatest player in history. He has been the most important player in Barca's history, although I have to b
News Top Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said the expulsion of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Parliament is a deep betrayal of Gandhian philosophy. IANS Top Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said the expulsion of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from Parliament is a deep betrayal of Gandhian philosophy.Taking to Twitter on Friday, the Democratic Congressman said: The expulsion of Rahul Gandhi from Parliament is a deep betrayal of Gandhian philosophy and India's deepest values. This is n
News In a shocker, a middle-aged man went on a stabbing spree in a Mumbai residential building on Friday, attacking five persons, of which three have succumbed, and two others are seriously injured, police said here. IANS In a shocker, a middle-aged man went on a stabbing spree in a Mumbai residential building on Friday, attacking five persons, of which three have succumbed, and two others are seriously injured, police said inMumbai.The attacker, identified as Chetan Gala, 54, has been arrested
Politics The cabinet has also accepted the recommendations of a cabinet sub-committee on internal reservation for Scheduled Caste communities. In one of Bommai cabinets last decisions before the Karnataka Elections this year, the government has decided to remove Muslims from the OBC category under the states reservation matrix and accommodate them under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS). Muslims were previously under the 2B group of Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the state, which provided f
Karnataka polls The first list of 124 candidates includes the top state-level leaders of the Congress including former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the partys state president DK Shivakumar. The Congress party on Saturday, March 25, has released its first list of candidates ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections. This first list of 124 candidates includes the top state-level leaders of the Congress including former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the partys state president DK Shivakumar, wh