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RT-PCR to be mandatory for passen- Telecom Minister ousts 10 Rajasthan teacher recruitexam canceled due to gers from 5 countries : Union Minister senior DoT officers with ment paper leak; 44 arrested doubtful integrity Mansukh Mandaviya The paper leak gang Agency News: New Delhi
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Actor Kamal Haasan joins Bharat Jodo Yatra in New Delhi
Agency News: New Delhi Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has joined the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Pictures of the actor walking alongside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has emerged. The yatra entered Delhi from Haryana Saturday morning and was accorded a warm welcome at the Badarpur border by party leaders and workers. Traffic snarls were reported from parts of Delhi as the march made its way through the national capital. The yatra will halt near the Red Fort in the evening. the Gandhi family walked together in the Bharat Jodo Yatra on Saturday as former party president Sonia Gandhi, and daughter.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said RT-PCR test for the detection of COVID-19 would be made mandatory for passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand for their travel to India. He also said that passengers arriving in India from these countries will undergo thermal screening at airports and those found COVID-19 positive or with fever will be quarantined. Talking to reporters in Gandhinagar, Mandaviya said that filling up of the ‘Air Suvidha’ form to declare the health status will be made mandatory for passengers coming from these countries. “In view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Bangkok (Thailand) are required to upload their RT-PCR reports in advance. After landing in India, they will undergo thermal screening and we have issued an order for them to be quarantined if found positive or with fever on their arrival in the country,” the minister said. Mandaviya
RT-PCR test for the detection of COVID-19 would be made mandatory for passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand for their travel to India was in the Gujarat capital to deliver a convocation address of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER). Talking to reporters, he also said that the central government was taking steps against COVID-19 as cases are rising in places like South Korea, Hong Kong, Europe, America and Brazil.
“Yesterday, a COVID-19 advisory was issued. , people are being made aware. In Parliament, I made a statement in which I urged people to mandatorily use masks, maintain social distancing and follow COVID-appropriate behaviour so that in future, India can be saved from the new BF.7 variant of the virus,”.
Krishna Janmabhoomi: Mathura court seeks survey report of Shahi Idgah mosque complex on Jan 20
Centre should issue mandatory Covid protocols, all must follow: AAP
The hearing in the case could not take place on December 22 as the judge was on leave on that day Agency News: Mathura A district court here has sought a survey report by a revenue department official of the Shahi Idgah mosque complex on January 20, according to the counsel for petitioners who have sought its shifting claiming it was built at the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The order by Civil Judge Senior Division (III) Sonika Verma came in the suit Bal Krishna and others Vs Intezamia committee and others, petitioners’ counsel Shailesh Dubey said on Saturday. “The learned judge had ordered Amin (term used to refer to a revenue department official) on December 8 to inform both the parties and
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submit a survey report on the next hearing”, the counsel said. The hearing in the case could not take place on December 22 as the judge was on leave on that day. The court has now fixed January 20, 2023 as the next date of hearing. He said Bal Krishna and others had filed the suit in the court of civil judge senior division (3rd ) on December 8 for shifting of Shahi Masjid Idgah constructed on a part of 13.37 acre land of Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi trust allegedly by demolishing Katra Keshav Dev temple by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The “compromise” between Sri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan and Shahi Masjid Idgah made in 1968 was also challenged in the suit, according to lawyers.
The Centre should issue “mandatory” protocols to prevent spread of COVID-19 and everyone, be it a political party or someone taking out a march, must follow them, the AAP said on Saturday in a veiled reference to Congress’ ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ led by Rahul Gandhi. Addressing a press conference, the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) national spokesperson Raghav Chadha said the Centre should issue mandatory protocols to avoid the situation that the country witnessed during the first and second wave of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. The country witnessed a major crisis during the last two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the Centre’s failure in understanding the “seriousness” of the initial scientific indications about the spread of the virus, he also charged. “So far I know the Centre has not yet issued any mandatory protocols. If such protocols are issues.
Continuing his perform or perish drive and zero tolerance for corruption, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved force retirement for 10 senior DoT officials, including a joint secretary, an official source said on Saturday. This is the first time employees in the Department of Telecom have been given forced retirement under section 56 (J) under Pension Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. “Telecom minister has approved forced retirement for 10 senior DoT officials for doubtful integrity and the government’s zero tolerance for corruption. Out of 10, nine officials were working at director level and one official is of joint secretary rank,” the
source said. The move from the minister comes a day before the eve of “Good Governance Day” celebrated by the government every year. In September, a senior BSNL official, who was caught napping in Vaishnaw’s meeting after the cabinet cleared a Rs 1.64 lakhcrore package for the public sector enterprise, was given voluntary retirement from the service. Vaishnaw.
PM Modi Congratulates Fiji’s Newly-elected Premier Sitiveni Rabuka Agency News: New Delhi
PM Modi, on Saturday, extended his best wishes to Sitiveni Rabuka, the newly elected premier of Fiji. PM Modi also stoked optimism about bolstering relations between the two nations. Earlier on Saturday, December 24, Rabuka, the former military commander, was sworn in as Prime Minister of Fiji, ending a tumultuous week in a fragile Pacific democracy. The 74-year-old won the nomination by one vote over incumbent Frank Bainimarama at a sitting
of the Fijian Parliament in Suva. During his swearingin ceremony, Rabuka pledged to “obey, observe, uphold and maintain” the constitution of his nation.
TV actress Tunisha Sharma found dead, police recover body on shoot set Agency News: Mumbai TV actress Tunisha Sharma was found dead on set in Vasai, Mumbai on Saturday. She was aged 20. She is popular for her role in the show Ali Baba Dastaan-E-Kabul, which airs on It is learned that Tunisha was shooting on set on Saturday and went on break. She reportedly went to the bathroom. Later, her body was recovered from inside the bathroom area. Police have recovered her body but it has not been confirmed yet whether it is a case of suicide or not. Police found the body of late TV actress Tunisha Sharma on set in the bathroom.
The Mumbai Police has still not confirmed if this is a case of suicide or murder or natural death. The investigative authorities mentioned that prima facie, it looked like a case of suicide. Still, the probe will be done keeping all angles in mind.
had allegedly taken Rs 10 lakh from each candidate for illegally providing them questionnaire for the secondgrade teachers’ recruitment test Agency News: Jaipur
The general knowledge test for teachers recruitment in Rajasthan on Saturday was cancelled after the question paper was allegedly leaked just hours before the commencement of the exam on Saturday, and 44 people, including the suspected kingpin of the scam and 37 students, were arrested. The paper leak gang had allegedly taken Rs 10 lakh from each candidate for illegally providing them the questionnaire for the second-grade teachers’ recruitment test conducted by
the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), police said. “Today, on December 24, from 9 to 11 am, the general knowledge test for teacher recruitment has been cancelled as a precaution so that no injustice is done to any hardworking youths,” Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted. The chief minister asserted the government had enacted a strict law for transparency in recruitment examinations even as the opposition BJP attacked the Congress government, claiming it was the ninth incident of paper leak, and demanded strict action against those involved in the scam. Police said 37 students and seven “experts” were held in Udaipur district. The alleged mastermind of the paper leak, Suresh Vishnoi, a resident of Jodhpur, was among those arrested.
Videocon loan case: CBI to produce ICICI Bank’s ex-CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar, her husband at Mumbai Special Court Agency News: New Delhi
The CBI will produce ICICI Bank’s former CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar at a Mumbai Special Court Saturday afternoon in connection with alleged cheating and irregularities in loans sanctioned by the bank to Videocon Group companies, officials said. The agency will seek a police remand of both accused to interrogate them in connection with the case, they said. A team of CBI officials is accompanying the couple on a flight to Mumbai this morning, the officials said. The Kochhars were called to the agency headquarters on Friday and arrested after a brief questioning session. The CBI has alleged that they were evasive in their responses and did not cooperate in the investigation. Sources said the agency is likely to move at a swift pace to file the first
charge sheet in the case, in which the Kochhars could be named along with Venugopal Dhoot of Videocon Group. The CBI had named the Kochhars and Dhoot, along with companies Nupower Renewables (NRL) managed by Deepak Kochhar, Supreme Energy, Videocon International Electronics Ltd and Videocon Industries Limited, as accused in the FIR registered under IPC sections related to criminal conspiracy and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act in 2019, they said. The loans were issued in alleged violation of laid-down policies and regulations of the bank, the FIR alleged.
Forward-looking, futuristic education system being created in country through NEP: PM Modi Agency News: Rajkot Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that through the new National Education Policy (NEP), a forward-looking and futuristic education system is being created in the country for the first time. Modi, who was addressing the 75th ‘Amrut Mahotsav’ of Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul at Rajkot via video-link, also said the number of IITs, IIMs and medical colleges in the country have increased substantially after 2014, the year when his government came to power for the
first time. “You know very well that for the bright future of India, our existing education policy and institutes have a big role to play. Therefore, in this ‘amrit kaal’ of independence, whether it is educational infrastructure or education policy, we remain involved with greater speed and expansion,” he said.
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Six people were killed and 10 others injured in an explosion at a brick kiln in Bihar’s East Champaran district on Friday evening, police said. The incident happened at the brick kiln in the Ramgarhwa area in Motihari, they said. Among those killed was the owner of the brick kiln, Mohd Ishrar, police said. “The District
Magistrate and Superintendent of Police have rushed to the spot. The rescue operation is also on,” said a statement issued by the Bihar Police headquarters. Those injured were admitted to a nearby government hospital, a senior police officer said. Several fire tenders were working at the site, he said. Expressing sorrow over the deaths, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said may the almighty give strength to the affected families.
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Belagavi is a tightrope for BJP, high stakes on both sides of Karnataka-Maharashtra border Every few years, there are reports of violent protests in Karnataka’s Belagavi, burning of the state flag in the neighbouring border districts of Maharashtra while controversial statements by politicians add fuel to the fire. At the heart of these protests is a six-decade-old conflict. States were re-organised on linguistic grounds in 1956 and Belagavi, then Belgaum, was given to the newly-formed Mysore that later became Karnataka, against the wishes of many from the present-day Maharashtra. Since then, Maharashtra has claimed that the predominantly Marathispeaking 814 villages along the border with Karnataka and Belgaum should be made a part of its territory. For decades since then, the conflict has festered and served as a political ammunition for parties in the two states. And no sincere efforts have been made by any of the two main national parties—the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress—to find a solution. The fact that the dispute has been in the Supreme Court since 2004 makes provocative political comments and street violence even more pointless. A protracted court battle does leave space for frustration to grow on the ground. Since last month, political grandstanding has once again brought the border row to dominate the discourse in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Tensions heightened this week even as the winter session of the two state assemblies is underway at Nagpur (Maharashtra) and Belagavi. And that is why Belagavi is ThePrint Newsmaker of the Week. Last month, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde extended a pension scheme for freedom fighters to the disputed border areas, needling Karnataka. Similarly, Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai’s comments about merging parts of Maharashtra such as Sangli’s Jat taluka and Solapur’s Akkalkot taluka with Karnataka drew angry responses. This was followed by clashes at the Maharashtra-Karnataka border, with vehicles from Maharashtra stopped from - Kapilkumar M. Hirpara entering the neighbouring state.
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Loudspeakers Being Reinstalled at Religious Places in Some Dists, This is Unacceptable: Yogi Adityanath Agency News: Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said loudspeakers are being reinstalled at religious places in some districts months after they were ordered to be removed, a development he described as “unacceptable”. According to a government statement, he asked officials to take appropriate action through “immediate contact and communication” with people. Adityanath, who reviewed law and order situation in the state in a meeting with officials from all levels on Friday night, also directed them to make arrangements for peaceful Christmas celebrations, but ensure no religious conversion takes place. “A few months ago… we had completed an unprecedented process of removing loudspeakers from religious places. Giving priority to the larger public interest, people spontaneously removed loudspeakers. It was appreciated all over the country,” the chief minister was quoted as saying in the statement. He further said that during his recent
visits he “experienced that these loudspeakers are being installed again in some districts”. “This is not acceptable,” the official release quoting the CM said on Saturday. “Ideal situations should be created by having immediate contact and communication.” Earlier this year in April, the state government had undertaken a campaign to remove loudspeakers from religious places. He had said religious events should take place within the premises of religious places, no festival should be organised on roads and they should not cause any inconvenience to the movement of ordinary citizens. The campaign to remove illegal loudspeakers installed at religious places in the state and to limit the sound of other loudspeakers to the prescribed limit was conducted between April 25 and May 1.
Uddhav Thackeray Tried to Suppress K’taka Youth Cong Chief Borrows Amravati Pharmacist Murder Case: MLA Ravi Rana, Seeks SIT Probe Friend’s Car for Poll Campaign, Kolhe who had shared levelled by Rana in 15 days. As Denies to Return; Case Filed per a chargesheet filed by the a social media post Agency News: Bengaluru
The Cubbon park police station in Bengaluru city has registered a non-cognizable report (NCR) against Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress President Mohammed Haris Nalapad for allegedly threatening and refusing to return a friend’s car which he had “borrowed for his election campaign”. The complainant Mohammed Nabi Nasir alleged that Nalapad had borrowed his
car for using it for an election campaign for the president post of Karnataka Youth Congress. However, when Nabi asked him to return his car, Nalapad allegedly refused to return it and threatened him. Notably, Nalapad had been previously booked on the charges of “attempt to murder” for allegedly assaulting an individual at a pub in Bengaluru in 2018. He was also booked for allegedly thrashing his fellow Congress worker in 2020.
Jharkhand Assembly’s Winter Session Adjourned Sine Die Health Minister Banna Gupta urged the speaker to form an assembly committee to probe if any corruption has taken place as the issue relates to 2015-16 when the BJP was in power Agency News: Jharkhand The winter session of the Jharkhand assembly was adjourned sine die on Friday. During the five-day session, eight bills and the second supplementary budget of Rs 8,533.79 crore were passed. Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahto said 326 questions were received from the members during the session, and 230 were approved. Answers to 192 questions were received. On Friday, the proceedings of the House started peacefully. However, a few minutes into the Question Hour, the opposition BJP rose in uproar
over bills pertaining to the 1932 khatiyan-based domicile status and increasing reservations given to OBC, ST and SC categories. Amid the pandemonium, the speaker adjourned the House at 11.40 am till 12 pm. Meanwhile, JMM MLA Baijnath Ram staged a dharna inside and outside the assembly, demanding a hospital at Balumath in Latehar district. He alleged that a scam of Rs 1.25 crore took place in the name of the hospital. The legislator sat on the Well of the House but returned to his place at the request of the speaker. Health Minister Banna Gupta urged the speaker to form an assembly committee to probe if any corruption has taken place as the issue relates to 2015-16 when the BJP was in power. BJP MLA Anant Ojha demanded an NRC in the state’s Santhal region. He alleged that a demographic imbalance was happening due to the illegal migration of Bangladeshis into the region, mainly Sahibganj, Pakur, Godda, Dumka and Jamtara districts.
supporting BJP leader Nupur Sharma’s controversial remarks Agency News: Nagpur MLA Ravi Rana on Friday alleged then Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray had pressured police to probe the killing of Amravati pharmacist Umesh Kolhe in June as robbery at the behest of a Congress leader and demanded a probe by an SIT to ascertain Thackeray’s alleged role. Replying to Rana’s demand, state minister Shamburaj Desai told the Legislative Assembly the State Intelligence Department (SID) will be asked to submit a report to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on the charges
National Investigation Agency (NIA) against 11 persons last week, Kolhe, who had shared a social media post supporting BJP leader Nupur Sharma’s controversial remarks, was killed by some “radical Islamists” of the Tablighi Jamaat to avenge the alleged dishonour of Prophet Mohammad.“Kolhe propagated the Hindu religion and when he received threats, the Amravati Police did not take it seriously,” Rana alleged. “When Kolhe was killed publicly, then CM Thackeray gave instructions to convert the probe into a case of robbery and suppress it at the behest of a Congress leader,” claimed the Independent MLA who hails from Amravati district in east Maharashtra. He demanded a Special Investigation Team (SIT) be formed to investigate Uddhav’s role.
53 ‘Jihadis’ Arrested in Assam So Far, Says Govt
Agency News: Guwahati Altogether 53 alleged ‘jihadis’, including one from Bangladesh, have been arrested in Assam so far, the state government informed the Assembly on Saturday. Another five alleged ‘jihadis’ from Bangladesh are absconding, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who also holds the home portfolio, said. Sarma responding to an unstarred question by BJP legislator Teras Gowala said,
nine cases of alleged activities by fundamentalist elements have been registered in the state since March 2022. The cases were registered in Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Morigaon, Dhubri, Goalpara, Tamulpur and Nalbari districts, which are ”hubs of fundamentalist forces”, he said. One of these cases is being investigated by the NIA, which has also submitted the charge sheet before the court. Sarma said 53 purported ’jihadis’ have also been apprehended in the state so far. The apprehended Bangladeshi national was engaged as an ’Imam’ and madrassa teacher in Barpeta district, he said. Five other Bangladeshis who had purportedly made speeches in different madrassas to instigate Muslim youths to join the ’jihadi’ forces are absconding, the chief minister added.
Govt employee among six arPrompt action by RPF jawan rested for leaking JOA (IT) saves passenger’s life in Surat RPF Jawan saved the life exam paper in Himachal Pradesh The RPF personnel on ofof amind man who slipped while trying Agency News: Hamirpur
The Vigilance Department on Saturday arrested six persons, including an employee of the Himachal Pradesh State Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC), here in connection with the junior office assistant (JOA) (IT) exam paper leak case, officials said. The exam, scheduled to be held on Sunday, has been cancelled by the commission. An HPSSC spokesperson said the Vigilance Department had received a complaint that a tout named Sanjay
had contacted the complainant with an offer to provide him with question papers, following which a trap was laid. The tout again contacted the complainant to meet him at NIT Hamirpur from where he took him to the house of the senior superintendent of the secrecy branch, HPSSC, Uma Azad, the officials said, adding the tout and the official were apprehended there. A total of Rs 2.50 lakh and solved question papers were recovered from Azad’s house, they said, adding her computer was also confiscated.
Friday saved a person who can be seen slipping into the gap between the train and the platform while attempting to board a moving train in Surat railway station. Agency News: Surat
In an exemplary display of bravery, promptness and presence
to board a train. The incident, which was caught on camera, took place at the Surat station in Gujarat at around 3 pm on Friday, December 23. A RPF jawan, CT Sandeep Yadav rescued a person who can be seen slipping into the gap between the train and the platform while attempting to board a moving train in Surat railway station. Yadav was on duty at platform No. 01 when at around 1500 hrs he saw a passenger who was trying to board in moving train no. 82653, fell down into the gap between platform and the train.
2 Complaint Against Rahul in UP JK: SIA Seizes House RegCourt for Savarkar Comments istered in Separatist Leader additional chief Geelani’s Name in Srinagar judicial magistrate A K Srivastava directed complainant Nripendra Pandey to produce evidence under section 200 of CrPC Agency News: Lucknow Acomplaint has been registered in a court here against former Congress president Rahul Gandhi for making alleged derogatory remarks against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in Maharashtra recently. In an order on Friday, additional chief judicial magistrate A K Srivastava directed complainant Nripendra Pandey to produce
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evidence under section 200 of CrPC. Once he examines himself and his witnesses under section 202 of CrPC, the court would decide whether or not to take cognizance of offences and issue summons to Gandhi. The court fixed January 9 as the next date of hearing. Pandey had filed the application under section 156(3) of CrPC seeking registration of FIR against Gandhi but the court refused to direct the police to probe into the matter and further registered it as a complaint case. Pandey claimed Gandhi made insulting statements against Savarkar.
Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Saturday seized a house in the Barzulla area here which was registered in the name of late separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, officials said. They said the property was believed to have been purchased in the late 1990s by Jamat-e-Islami (JeI) and was registered in Geelani’s name who used to live there till early 2000 when he shifted to the Hyderpora area of the city. Geelani died in September last year. The property was later used as the residence of ‘Ameer’ (chief) of the JeI, the officials said. The SIA also seized another residential house in the same area, they said. They said the SIA’s action is part of the seizure of several properties belonging to the
JeI, which is a banned organisation. The SIA has identified as many as 188 JeI properties across the UT which have either been notified or are under the process of being notified for further legal action, the officials said. These are a result of investigation of case FIR number 17 of 2019 U/S 10, 11 and 13 of Police Station Batmaloo being investigated by the agency, they said. The move is aimed at choking the availability of funds for secessionist activities and to dismantle the ecosystem of anti-national elements and terror networks hostile to India’s sovereignty, the officials said.
Man Reaches Next to CM Ashok Gehlot’s Chopper to Click Selfie Eyes on Election, Congress The incident occurred at the helipad on the police parade ground here when Gehlot was leaving for Delhi from Bharatpur, police said Agency News: Bharatpur In a security breach incident, a man reached next to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s chopper to click a selfie with the helicopter on Friday. The incident occurred at the helipad on the police parade ground here when Gehlot was leaving for Delhi from Bharatpur, police said. The chopper was getting ready to take off when the man identified as Harsh Goyal moved towards it with a mobile phone in hand, they said. The
Forms Different Committees in Meghalaya Agency News: Shillong
man was mentally challenged and reached there to click a selfie with the helicopter, Bharatpur Superintendent of Police Shyam Singh said, adding security personnel caught him and took him to a local police station for questioning. His family members also reached there and informed that he was mentally challenged, he said. Following this, the medical examination of the man was conducted, the SP said. Gehlot was in Bharatpur to attend a programme
The Congress has appointed different committees in Meghalaya with an eye on the upcoming assembly elections, party president VH Pala said on Friday. The Congress won 17 seats in 60-member Meghalaya assembly in the last elections, but earlier this year lost 12 MLAs to the TMC, which replaced it as the main opposition in the state. The remaining five MLAs were suspended after they supported the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance. Two of them joined the ruling NPP earlier this week. Pala said the AICC has constituted an election committee and a campaign committee for Meghalaya. Pala
was appointed the chairman of the election committee, while former party president Celestine Lyngdoh was made chairman of the campaign committee. Pala will be assisted by 10 senior party leaders, mostly former MLAs, while 15 leaders have been named as members of the campaign committee apart from Lyndoh. “We are getting into the election mode. The committees are formed to look into various aspects of electioneering in Meghalaya,” he told.The Congress is confident that it will return to power in the state as people are dissatisfied with the ruling alliance led by the National People’s Party (NPP), he claimed. The party has also constituted a research and monitoring committee.
No Entry for Devotees into MahakaleshHaryana Wrestling Coach war Temple’s Sanctum Sanctorum for 10 ‘Kidnaps’ Minor Teen, Adopts Days in View of Huge Rush Agency News: Ujjain Islam to Marry Her Agency News: New Delhi Awrestling coach from Haryana allegedly abducted a minor female wrestler from Madhya Pradesh and married her after changing his religion in Rohtak, as per the Madhya Pradesh police. Naveen Nara, a resident of Rohtak, was already married and changed his religion so he could marry the 16-year-old Muslim teen without facing criminal action, “Naveen misused a recent Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling which held that a minor Muslim girl can enter into a valid marriage upon attaining puberty, the age of which is 15 years, according to applicable personal
laws in Islam, to save himself from criminal action,” an MP police officer said, as per the report. The court had said that such a marriage was not in violation of Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. Deputy commissioner of police (DCP), Riyaz Iqbal, said, “The father of the girl informed us that they met Naveen in Rohtak during a wrestling event in July. Naveen started persuading them to send their daughter to Rohtak for training. Naveen also came to Bhopal in August to meet the girl but the family found his behaviour objectionable and didn’t entertain him.” The girl’s family filed a complaint at Shyamla police station on November 9.
With the number of devotees visiting the famous Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain rising sharply during the ongoing Christmas and New Year vacations, its management committee has decided not to allow the visitors into the sanctum sanctorum for 10 days from Saturday. The ban on entry into the sanctum sanctorum will be effective till January 5, an office-bearer of the temple committee said. “In view of the increasing number of the devotees visiting the temple in the year-end and at the outset of the new year, the decision to ban the entry into the sanctum sanctorum has been taken,” District Collector Ashish
Singh, who is also the chairman of the temple management committee, said. However, additional arrangements for the ‘darshan’ of the deity have been made, he added. The committee has already put a ban on visitors taking mobile phones inside the temple premises from December 20 for security reasons, a senior district official earlier said. The Mahakaleshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is one of 12 ‘jyotirlingas’ in the country.
Odisha to invite CMs to Kerala: University to give 60-day maternity leave to Hockey World Cup Chief minister Naveen Patnaik to write letters requesting his counterparts to come to Bhubaneswar and witness the tournament Agency News: Bhubaneswar Odisha will invite chief ministers of all the states to witness the upcoming FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup, beginning January 13. Chief minister Naveen Patnaik will write letters requesting his counterparts to come to Bhubaneswar and witness the tournament. It has also decided to invite schools and colleges across the country to see the World Cup. Naveen shared his thoughts on the issue while presiding over an allparty meeting on the preparations for the tournament on Thursday evening. In order to ensure that nothing goes wrong and everyone
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is united to project brand Odisha during the hockey world cup, Naveen solicited the cooperation of all. Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan also attended the meeting. The BJP and Congress leaders thanked the chief minister for making all out efforts to make it the best possible tournament. Odisha is organising the hockey World Cup for the second consecutive time. Attending the all-party meet, Pradhan said: “The rich history of hockey in Odisha and the experience of organising the two successive hockey World Cups find mention in the NCERT textbooks meant for students.” Pradhan also suggested that coffee table books should be prepared in 16 languages as players and staff from 16 .
In a first in Kerala, the Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has decided to grant maternity leave of 60 days to degree and post graduate students of 18 years and above so that they can continue their studies without any interruptions. The decision was taken on Friday in a Syndicate meeting chaired by Pro Vice Chancellor CT Aravinda Kumar, a release issued by the university said, It said that Syndicate approved recommendations of a committee constituted by it to conduct a study on the issue. According to the university, the maternity leave can be taken before or after delivery, but will be granted only for the first or second pregnancy and only once during duration of a course. The period of leave will include public and ordinary holidays and no other leave can be clubbed with it, the release said. A leave of 14 days will be granted in cases of abortion, tubectomy etc, it
The decision was taken on Friday in a Syndicate meeting chaired by Pro Vice Chancellor CT Aravinda Kumar said. To ensure that studies of the students are not affected due to pregnancy, those taking maternity leave during a semester will be allowed to register for exams of that semester, but can write it as a supplementary along with regular students in the next semester. However, they will not lose a semester as after their maternity leave is over they can continue their studies in the current semester with their own batch, the release said. In the event that students on maternity leave have practical, lab and viva examinations, the head of the institution or department should make necessary arrangements for this, the Syndicate decided.
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SPORTS - BUSINESS IPL 2023 Auction: Ben Stokes is Now, PNB Customers Can Reg- GST: Rice Unfit For Human ConChirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy eye top-three spot ‘All Yellow’ after being sold for a isters On PNB ONE App Using sumption And Used For Industrial Agency News : New Delhi whopping ₹ 16.25 cr to CSK Aadhaar-OTP Authentication Purposes To Attract 5% Tax India Open Super 500 title, Thomas Cup victory, Commonwealth Games gold, bronze at the World Championships and finally the French Open Super 750 title.... it’s been a dream year for shuttler duo Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy. And now, to top it all, the duo have climbed to No. 5 in the world rankings. “Yes, it has been an amazing year for Satwik and me, the most successful one for us on tour thus far,” Chirag told from Hyderabad where the duo are training for a busy year ahead. “But 2023 will be an even bigger year with more to achieve and we are already geared towards that.” Do they regret missing out on
anything in the year that is on the way out? Something that would have made their success taste even sweeter? “Look, there will, almost always, be something which could have been better. In our case, a gold at the World Championships, for instance, where we had to settle for a bronze. But then, the ifs and buts will remain. We are quite satisfied with the year. Looking back there are a lot of positives for us to carry forward,” said the 25-year-old.
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Ben Stokes will be playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023. The England all-rounder was sold to CSK at a whopping price of ₹ 16.25 crore in the IPL 2023 auction, surpassing his previous best price of ₹ 14.50 crore paid by the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant in 2017. Stokes was quick to express his excitement at joining MS Dhoni’s team as he took to social media to tweet about his next team. Stokes put up a yellow picture, a colour which has become synonimous with Chennai Super Kings. This will be Stokes’ second stint under MS Dhoni’s captaincy after spending two seasons under the former India skipper at RPS. Stokes is considered to be one of the greatest all-rounders in international
Punjab National Bank’s (PNB) customers will now be allowed to register on the PNB ONE app using their Aadhaar credentials and OTP-based authentication. The lender said it is the first bank to introduce onboarding on its flagship application through Aadhaar-OTP authentication. In the Aadhaar-OTP authentication, a one-time PIN is sent to the registered mobile number of the Aadhaar card holder. The OTP is valid for a limited period. For the Aadhaar-OTP authentication, the Aadhaar card holder needs to provide his or her Aadhaar card number and OTP sent to their mobile number. Your mobile number must be linked with your
cricket history. His IPL page bio describes him as a batter who “has the ability to take on the bowlers from the word go and can test batsmen with his disciplined bowling; he is the X factor that most teams yearn for.” Stokes has so far played 43 matches in the IPL since making his debut for RPS in 2017. He has amassed 920 runs and picked 28 wickets till date which includes two centuries with the bat and as many fifties.
Aadhaar card to do AadhaarOTP authentication. According to PNB’s website, “This feature will enable on-boarding using Aadhaar OTP. Along with registration, Aadhaar OTP authentication can also be used for below-mentioned functionalities — Enable User (Pre login), Set/Reset TPIN (Post login), and Set Limits (Post login).” PNB in its statement said its customers can now log into PNB ONE application using Aadhaar card details and avail various features of the app, the bank said. Some of the key features are Scan & Pay, account statements, funds transfers, and balance inquiries to cardless cash withdrawals, pre-approved personal loans, pre-qualified credit cards and IPO services.
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The Chhattisgarh Authority for Advanced Rulings (AAR) has held that rejected or damaged paddy seeds will attract a 5 per cent GST. It means that rice that is unfit for human consumption and is used for any purpose other than human consumption would not be exempt from goods and services tax (GST). The AAR said rejected paddy seed that is not fit for human consumption will merit classification under Chapter heading 100610, which attracts five per cent GST. The ruling comes after Shraddha Traders, which runs a rice mill, sought clarity on the classification and applicability of GST on the sale of rejected paddy seed, which are unfit for human consumption but could be used for industrial purposes like cattle feed production and
manure production, among others. Tax rates under the GST regime are based on their classification under the harmonised system of nomenclature (HSN). Last week, the GST Council, which is headed by the Union finance minister and comprises representatives of all states and UTs, decided to reduce tax rates on the husk of pulses, including chilka and concentrates, to nil, and on ethyl alcohol to 5 per cent. The GST rate has not been increased on any item during the Council’s 48th meeting, which was conducted via videoconferencing.
Mukesh Kumar misses Tatas bag first Corten dad on D-day England 1966 World Cup steel permit Google moves NCLAT against Corten steel is Agency News : New Delhi
Mukesh Kumar’s father, Late Kashinath Singh, wasn’t too convinced when his son wanted to make a career out of cricket. But after having established himself in the Bengal team as a pacer, his father started growing in optimism. “It was my father’s dream to see me playing in the IPL. Unfortunately, he couldn’t witness it as he passed away three years ago. But I’m sure he’ll be watching me from somewhere. “I’m happier for him,” Mukesh, the only Bengal cricketer to get an IPL deal at Friday’s auction in Kochi, told. The Bengal quick was “bombarded with calls” soon after the Delhi franchise sealed the deal, thwarting bids from Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings. “These things are expected,
winner George Cohen dies aged 83 Agency News : New Delhi
but what’s even more pleasing is I have achieved something that I had promised to my father. “He wasn’t dead against me pursuing cricket, but he just had a few doubts about how higher I would be able to reach coming from a middle-class family. Nonetheless, if he was there today, I’m sure he would have been the happiest person,” Mukesh said. The Capitals aren’t at all a new place for Mukesh as he had been there for trials last year and was also a net bowler for the franchise in this year’s IPL.
England’s 1966 World Cupwinning right back George Cohen, has died aged 83, his former club Fulham announced on Friday. Cohen made his international debut in 1964 and went on to represent his country 37 times, playing a key role in England’s only World Cup triumph when they beat West Germany 4-2 after extra time at Wembley in the final. He was one of only three surviving members of that World Cupwinning squad, along with Bobby Charlton and Geoff Hurst. “Very sad to hear my friend and team
mate George Cohen has died,” Hurst said on Twitter. “Everyone, without exception, always said that George was such a lovely man. ”He will be sadly missed, my heartfelt thoughts are with George wife Daphne and his family.” Cohen spent the whole of his club career with one team.
a group of steel alloys developed to eliminate need for painting to impart weather resistant properties and is known for durability Agency News : New Delhi
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has awarded the first licence to produce Structural Weather Resistant Steel (Corten Steel), to Tata Steel’s Jamshedpur plant in Jharkhand, which will help reduce the country’s dependence on imported shipping containers made
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of Corten Steel. “The licence is given to Tata Steel as part of India’s larger endeavour to reduce the country’s dependence on import of shipping containers manufactured using Corten Steel. “This special grade steel is predominantly used in the manufacturing of shipping containers and other heavyduty weather-proof applications, including rail wagon side panels, rice mill containers, building construction, street furniture and upmarket works of art, signs, chimineas and fire bowls,” said a senior official in Tata Steel.
BOLLYWOOD-HOLLYWOOD Theatre artist Bibhash Chakraborty Merry Christmas: Katrina hospitalised following cardiac arrest Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi’s film to release in 2023 The octogenarian actor has directed several plays such as Rajrakta and Chakbhanga Modhu Agency News : Mumbai Veteran Bengali theatre personality and social activist Bibhash Chakraborty has been rushed to hospital following a cardiac arrest, authorities said on Saturday. The octogenarian actor,
who has been suffering from old age-related complications, was taken to the hospital late Friday night after he had a heart attack, they said. “His condition is stable. However, he is under observation. He has several old age-related
illnesses,” a senior official of the hospital said. Chakraborty, who joined the Bengali theatre group Nandikar, in the 1960s, has acted in several plays. Later, after leaving Theatre Workshop, the theatre group he formed, he went on to direct several plays such as Rajrakta and Chakbhanga Modhu. Chakraborty had been associated with Paschim Banga Natya Akademi for many years as a member since it was set up. He formed the theatre group Anya Theatre. He had resigned from Paschim Banga Natya Akademi in 2018 owing to his old age.
Agency News : Mumbai Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi much-anticipated film ‘Merry Christmas’ is all set to hit the theatres next year. The film was earlier supposed to release
in Christmas this year, however, it now seems that the makers are in no mood to release the film this festive season. But they did announce a special gift for the audience as they unveiled the new poster of ‘Merry Christmas’ on Saturday. Ahead of Christmas, Katrina took to her social media handle to announce an update on the release of her film. According to the announcement, the film will be released in 2023. However, no date has been confirmed
Usha Uthup Fans Suggest This Actress Play her in Biopic
Usha Uthup is one singer, who epitomises unconventionality. Her distinctive voice sets her apart from all singers from both her generation and the next, and her anglicised accent became her USP. With hits like Doston se Pyaar Kiya from Shaan, and Darling from Saat Khoon Maaf, Usha Uthup has enthralled audiences with her voice. The singer recently had a live performance in Mumbai that dazzled media representatives. In between performing hit numbers, Usha frequently engaged in interaction with the audience, heartily sharing jokes. In one instance, the question of her biopic came up and Usha posed a question to her audience. Who would be the best choice to play her if a biopic on her was made? The audience had a clear answer. The crowd unanimously answered with Vidya Balan, who they thought would be the best to portray Usha Uthup. According to a media report, a source at the event said, “The audience agreed that it would be interesting to see a biopic on her life and when she asked who in the audience could reproduce her character on screen most convincingly, everyone in the room screamed for Vidya Balan because, given her talent and prowess, she can portray any role with ease and perfection.” The source also said that Usha Uthup was thrilled with the answer and agreed wholeheartedly. It is interesting to note that Vidya Balan has already done two biopics, one on the late actress Silk Smitha in The Dirty Picture and one on the late Indian mathematician Shakuntala Devi in the movie eponymously named Shakuntala Devi.
Recently performed live in Mumbai and wowed the delegates. Usha Uthup is a singer who epitomizes unconventionality. Her distinctive voice set her apart from singers both of her generation and later
yet. Back in 2021, Katrina had announced the film while sharing a picture with the makers of ‘Merry Christmas’ and with her co-star Vijay. Announcing the project, Katrina, wrote, “New Beginnings. BACK ON SET with director #sriramraghavan for Merry Christmas! I’ve always wanted to work with Sriram Sir, He is a master when it comes to narratives that showcase thrillers and it’s an honour to be directed by him.
Google has challenged a CCI order on the tech giant abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android mobile device ecosystem, saying the verdict is a setback for Indian users and will make such devices more expensive in the country. The Competition Commission had slapped a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google for anticompetitive practices in relation to Android mobile devices. In the October ruling, CCI had also ordered the internet major to cease and desist from various unfair business practices. Google has now
approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) challenging the CCI’s order. A Google spokesperson said: “We have decided to appeal the CCI’s decision on Android as we believe it presents a major setback for our Indian users and businesses who trust Android’s security features, and potentially raising the cost of mobile devices.” “We look forward to making our case in the NCLAT and remain committed to users and partners,” the spokesperson added. Android has greatly benefitted Indian users, developers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and powered India’s digital transformation, the company said.
Bigg Boss 13 fame Himanshi Khurana hospitalised in Romania after getting high fever, nosebleed Agency News : Mumbai ‘Bigg Boss 13’ fame and Punjabi singer-actress Himanshi Khurana has been hospitalised in Romania after suffering a nosebleed and contracting high fever. Himanshi had recently taken off to Romania for the shoot of her upcoming Punjabi film ‘Fatto De Yaar Bade Ne’. A particular segment of the film required the actress to shoot under the rain in the already freezing weather. Himanshi refused to rest after the segment was shot completely, and instead continued to work as she had to complete the schedule before Christmas. She shot for the film in minus 7 degree Celsius, which eventually led her to fall sick. The actress contracted high fever, which then resulted into a nosebleed. While Himanshi did not back out and continued to shoot, it
took a toll on her body to the extent that she later could not get out of bed and had to be hospitalised. She is currently being monitored by a team of doctors in Romania. Himanshi had entered the ‘Bigg Boss 13’ house as a wildcard contestant, and since the first day itself, she caught the attention of the audiences. Viewers got to see some of the most nasty fights between Himanshi and her arch rival Shehnaaz Gill.
Ananya Panday Looks Smoking Hot In A Sultry Black Outfit; BFF Shanaya Kapoor Says ‘Wow’ Ananya Panday surprised everyone when she dropped some sizzling sun-kissed pictures on her Instagram handle. Her BFF Shanaya Kapoor commented ‘Wow.’ Agency News : Mumbai Ananya Panday might have suffered a setback with Puri Jagannadh’s Liger but that can’t stop the Student Of The Year 2 actress from shining bright. Known to exude glamour with her jaw-dropping outfits, Ananya Panday has once again amped her game with her latest Instagram post. And this time in a rather sartorial outfit complimented by the natural sun rays coming from a window. And needless to say, her BFF Shanaya Kapoor was
floored by her look. On Friday, the Khaali Peeli actress took to her Instagram handle to share a bunch of sizzling pictures of
herself rocking a sultry black outfit and flaunting her curves in various poses. The pictures that were clicked by Rohit Shreshtha were captioned ‘Wondwrwall’ by the Gehraiyaan actress. Along with her smoky avatar, she complimented her look with the natural sunlight and some sunkissed makeup. Complimenting Ananya for her electrifying looks, mother Bhavana Panday left a black heart emoji and a star emoji. On the other hand, her bestie Shanaya Kapoor commented, “Wow!” Her sister Deanne Panday responded with heart-eye emojis. Rhea Kapoor wrote, “Love this!!” On the other hand, one of the fans commented, “Uff Teri aankhein humme maar hi daalenge!” .
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Supreme Court notice to Centre on plea seeking caste-based census for OBCs Agency News: New Delhi The Supreme Court has sought response from the Centre and others on a plea seeking directions for a caste-based census for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the upcoming Census. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha issued notices to the Centre, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and others while seeking their replies. It also tagged the matter with a similar case pending before it. The top court was hearing a plea filed by advocate Krishan Kanhaya Pal who said that the governments are unable to share the benefits of the welfare schemes with all sections among backward classes due to a lack of caste-based survey and a caste-based census of the OBCs is of ‘vital necessity’. The petition had contended that concrete policies cannot be formulated in the absence of concrete data. Pal had stated that despite the announcement made by the then Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in 2018, there would be a census of the OBC population during the 2021 Census, however, the government refrained from tabling the report of the Rohini Commission that was established in 2017.
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE),the leading Media & Entertainment powerhouse, further strengthened its strategic investment in DP World International League T20 to mark its robust re-entry in the sports business; byunveiling a film featuring Bollywood superstar and cricket enthusiast Shah Rukh Khan. The film aimsto build excitement around the nail-biting cricket action which the league promises to deliver, leveraging its unique blend of rich cricketing talent with some of the finest international cricketers gearing up to clinch the DP World IL T20 trophy. Backed by globally renowned names from the entertainment and sports domain,the league has all the required potential to elevate audience excitement, viewership and economic muscle for sports viewing across screens. The league features 6 franchise teams –Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai Capitals,Desert Vipers, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Sharjah Warriorswith some of the biggest international T20I heroes including Sunil Narine, Andre
Russell, Jonny Bairstow, Rovman Powell, WaninduHasaranga, Colin Munro, Alex Hales,Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo,Trent Boult, Chris Lynn, James Vince, Moeen Ali and Dawid Malanamongst many others, making it an exciting contest. With ZEE’s unparalleled global reach in 190+ countries, and the strong connect of ZEE5, cricket fans across India and the world will gain exclusive access to premium cricket content. The combined sporting experience, ZEE’s marketing muscle, and ECB’s long-term commitment is all set to make IL T20 a differentiated and compelling league in the sports domain. DP World International League T20will be held in UAE from 13 th January to 12 th February 2023.
Telangana Incubator, Dalit Bandhu Scheme Help SC Women Realise Entrepreneur Dream Agency News: Hyderabad Neereti Mounika had just completed her intermediate when she got married. Out of her zeal to do something and be independent, she completed her bachelor’s degree after marriage and started home tuitions to contribute to the household income. But the idea of starting a business was brewing in her mind for the past eight years. A beneficiary under the Telangana government’s Dalit Bandhu scheme and We-Hub’s support mechanism, Mounika is one of the many women from the marginalised sections, who is on her way to become an entrepreneur. “When I got to know about the Dalit Bandhu scheme, I made multiple visits to Huzurabad from Ghatkesar to avail the scheme, but
nothing moved for me until WEHub intervened,” Mounika said. WE-Hub (Women Entrepreneurs Hub) is India’s first and only stateled incubator to promote and foster women entrepreneurship. The Dalit Bandhu scheme provides one-time capital assistance of Rs 10 lakh to every Scheduled Caste family as 100 percent grant/ subsidy to establish a suitable income generating scheme as per their choice.
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Anil Kapoor Makes 66 Look Super Charming & Happening Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad If there’s an actor of the 90’s who gives a tough competition to today’s gen Z talents, it has to be Anil Kapoor. With various National & International performances under his name, Anil Kapoor just leads on. The actor turns 66 today & makes it look super easy & happening. Speaking of celebrations, Kapoor has planned to keep it low key this year & is going to spend the day at home with his family & also the newest addition to the Kapoor family tree, his grandson. His 65th celebration was a memorable one with his friends. Speaking of Anil Kapoor’s professional front, the actor recently won the Filmfare OTT
Award for The Best Supporting Actor in Thar which was released earlier this year & also gave a brilliant performance in Jug Jug Jeeyo. His upcoming projects include, Siddharth Anand’s Fighter, starring Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan and in the Indian adaption of ‘The Night Manager’. He also has Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal in the pipeline.
Gulf formulates customized EV solutions for Altigreen
Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., a Hinduja Group company, announced an exclusive partnership with Altigreen for supply of EV Fluids like brake and gear oils. Through this exclusive tie-up, Gulf will now manufacture customized EV fluids for commercial electric vehicle maker Altigreen. This partnership will give Altigreen direct access to the R&D capabilities of Gulf Oil India for building a complete portfolio of vehicle fluids optimized specifically for EV needs. Gulf introduced its wide range of EV fluids in September of last year, offering specially formulated products like Gulf Formula Hybrid for EVs and hybrid vehicles, Gulf eLEC Coolant, Gulf eLEC Driveline Fluid, and Gulf eLEC Brake Fluid. Sixth Sense, Xponentia and Reliance backed start-up Altigreen, is a
leading manufacturer of electric three-wheelers with over 1,000 electric three-wheelers on the road catering to the last-mile mobility segment. The first product – AGP Gear Oil would soon be available at Altigreen sales and service channels. This and other specially formulated Gulf EV Fluids will now power Altigreen’s Low Deck and High Deck cargo electric vehicles. The strategic agreement was signed between Mr. Ravi Chawla, MD & CEO, Gulf Oil India, and Dr. Amitabh Saran, Co-founder & CEO, Altigreen in Bengaluru today. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Ravi Chawla, MD & CEO, Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd said, “We are delighted to partner with Altigreen. This partnership highlights commitment from both brands to help India achieve environmental targets partly through the progress on electrification of vehicles by the year 2030.
Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad, becomes the only hospital in Gujarat, to be awarded as the Most Preferred Workplace 2022-23
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The Omicron BF.7 sub-lineage is fast in transmission but not at all furious, a former scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has told. According to Dr Samiran Panda, presently the ICMR-Dr AS Paintal Distinguished Scientist Chair, the Centre should focus on busting the misleading information around the lethality of the BF.7 sub-lineage. While the government is rightly focusing on all the important aspects — starting from hospital beds and medicines to boosters — Panda said it should also keep
A man in the United States has credited his “intuition” after winning not one, but six state lotteries for a total prize of over $2 million. Raymond Roberts Sr., a Vietnam veteran, won the $25,000 a year for life prizes in the December 14 drawing, according to the state lottery, which stated that he won the lotteries after he matched the first five numbers on each ticket. He revealed that his major win was the result of a gut feeling. He told the lottery officials that his “intuition” led him to purchase multiple tickets which were all
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In a significant development, Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad, has been awarded the ‘Most Preferred Workplace 2022-23’ in the health and wellness category. Notedly, it is the only hospital in Gujarat to be recognised under this category. The award was given by Team Marksmen and was received by Mr Neeraj Lal, COO, Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad, in a gala ceremony held in Mumbai on Friday. The participating healthcare organisations were appraised on employee engagement, organisational purpose, intrapreneurial ecosystem, work flexibility, diversity, equity and inclusion, growth & rewards, and worklife balance. Upon receiving the award, Neeraj Lal, COO, Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad, said, “We are delighted and honored to be
Gujarat’s only hospital to receive an award for being the Most Preferred Workplace 2022-23 in the health and wellness sector. Along with our patient’s wellbeing, we at Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad, also make our employee’s mental and physical well-being our priority.” The awards were given by Team Marksmen after an industry-wide consumer study conducted by Allegiant Market Research.
MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG), Japan’s premier bank, announced that it has executed an INR 450 crore sustainable trade finance facility for Tata Power, one of India’s leading integrated power companies. This credit facility was extended for the solar projects under TP Kirnali Limited (TPKL). Incorporated in 2020, TPKL is a 100% owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a clean energy platform. It is the first sustainable trade finance facility offered by MUFG in India and TPKL will utilise the funds towards generating renewable energy capacity. The collaboration will open up further opportunities to raise green financing as Tata Power continues to increase its clean energy portfolio and contribute towards India’s net zero targets.
Delhi Metro Completes 20 Years of Operations, Launches Special Exhibition
COLORS actors welcome the new year 2023 by sharing their heartful messages
Agency News: New Delhi From its humble beginning in December 2002 with a corridor of just 8.2 km spanning six stations on the Red Line, the Delhi Metro has grown into a network of over 390 km in 2022, completing an eventful journey of 20 years of operations. A special commemorative ceremony was held at the Welcome metro station which was attended by Japan’s Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s Managing Director Vikas Kumar, among others. The envoy in his address emphasised on the diplomatic and cultural ties between the two countries and how Delhi Metro exemplified it. A special permanent exhibition marking 20 years of Delhi Metro operations was later opened at Welcome station by the Japanese envoy.
an eye on “the communication strategy, especially on busting fake, misleading information”. “There is a sense of panic among people with loads of videos and messages going around on social media platforms and ‘WhatsApp University’ about the BF.7 variant and symptoms caused by the same,” said Panda.
Sisodia Writes to LG Saxena for Renewal of Agencies Providing Free Lab Tests at Delhi Govt Hospitals, Mohalla Clinics Agency News: New Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has written to Delhi LG V K Saxena seeking renewal of agencies providing free lab tests at the city government hospitals and mohalla clinics.The minister urged Saxena to decide on the matter soon. “Contract for lab services in Delhi government hospitals and mohalla clinics ends on December 31, 2022. New contract needs to be signed immediately to enable new service provider to start working from Jan 1. It will cause huge inconvenience to
the people if there is a gap,” he said. Mohalla clinics system is one of the flagship initiatives of the Kejriwal government and is aimed at boosting the primary healthcare system in Delhi. “The Delhi government has completed all formalities for awarding new contract. The file was sent to you on 12-12-2022 to decide whether you would like to differ from the decision of the government and refer the matter to the President under proviso to Article 239AA(4). I would urge you to kindly decide the matter soon so that the new service provider could start the work,” the letter added.
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with the same numbers. “Roberts cited “intuition” as his reason for purchasing multiple tickets with the same numbers. The numbers are a combination of anniversary dates and birthdays that he has been playing in multiple draw games for over 20 years,” by the state lottery read.
Santa Claus has set off on his annual world tour to spread joy and distribute presents around the world on Christmas. Santa Claus’ official residence is located in Finland’s Rovaniemi town in the Lapland region, which is on the edge of the Arctic Circle. Santa Claus was given a permanent home by Finland back in 1986. The residence, which includes a workshop and a radio station, was built in memory of former US first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. A Canadian and American defence agency,
Tata Power signs up for MUFG’s Sustainable Trade Finance Facility to expand its clean and green energy portfolio
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‘India Won’t Become 2nd China’: US Man Credits “Intuition” Af- Santa Claus Embarks On Omicron’s BF.7 Strain Fast Not Fu- ter Winning Lottery Six Times, Annual World Tour To rious, Assures Ex-ICMR Scientist Earning Nearly $2 Million Spread Joy This Christmas Agency News: New Delhi
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the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), has been tracking the annual journey of Santa Claus since 1955 as he goes around in his reindeer-powered sledge. A 3-D, interactive website allows users to know about the cities that Santa Claus visits during the trip. Embarking on the trip from Finland, Santa Claus.
Sunvilla News: Ahmedabad Ankur Verma essaying the role of Rajiv in COLORS’ Parineetii says, “This year started with a bang as I bagged my first lead show ‘Parineetii’. I’m blessed to be part of this show which has been garnering lots of love from the audience since it premiered. The upcoming year looks bright and dazzling and I am confident that I will work even harder. I think that’s a great resolution. I been looking forward to heading
home to celebrate the new year with my loved ones and family and welcome 2023 with a new beginning. My life motto is to keep getting better and better over time! I wish all the viewers a Happy New Year.” Fahmaan Khan essaying the role of Ravi in COLORS Dharam Patnii says, “The year 2022 has been full of wonders and surprises. I am extremely happy to be a part of COLORS’ ‘Dharam Patnii’ and consider myself very lucky, blessed, and thankful so, here’s to making it happen and never looking back. May the dawning of this New Year, fill your heart with new hopes, and new horizons and bring you a promise of a brighter tomorrow. Let our moments sparkle with joy and smiles shine bright in the new year 2023.” Shivika Pathak essaying the role of Jeevika in COLORS’ Agnisakshi says, “The year 2022 was initially very mysterious and later a surprise box for me as I got to do my debut in ‘Agnisakshi’. I believe I have received the best gift this year and being a part of COLORS gives me immense happiness.
7-Year-Old Girl Killed By Leopard In Gujarat’s Junagadh The girl was dragged away by a leopard when she was accompanying her grandparents to a river to wash clothes. Agency News: Junagadh A seven-year-old girl was mauled to death by a leopard in Sonardi village in Gujarat’s Junagadh district on Saturday, forest officials said. Mannat Rathod was dragged away by a leopard when she was accompanying her grandparents
to a river to wash clothes, Vanthali Range Forest Officer LH Sujetra said. “The incident took place at 11am. Villagers rushed the child to a nearby hospital where doctors declared her dead on arrival. Four to five cages have been set up in the area to capture the leopard,” he said. Her relative said the victim had insisted on accompanying her grandparents.
Telangana: State government Uttar Pradesh: School calls South African Family Finds Highly builds first KG to PG campus occultist to treat students Venomous Black Mamba Snake Agency News: Hyderabad
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In what is claimed to be a path-breaking move in education, Telangana’s first KG to PG institution has come up in Rajanna Sircilla district. The state government has built an integrated campus from Kindergarten to Post Graduation and has come up at Gambhiraopet to provide free education to all. Equipped with modern facilities, the six-acre campus has a built up area of 100,00 square feet and it serves over 3,500 students. The model campus comprises buildings for Anganwadi kendram, preprimary school, primary school, high school, junior college and
The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over reports that the administration of a staterun school in Mahoba district called an occultist to treat 15 girl students who had fallen ill after consuming mid-day meal, officials said. the commission has observed that the contents of the media reports, if true, amount to human rights violations of the victim students, who instead of being taken to a hospital for treatment by the school authorities, were reportedly subjected to superstitious
degree college. The KG to PG campus at Gambhiraopet has come up as part of Mana Ooru Mana Badi programme of the state government. According to officials, the campus provides English, Telugu and Urdu media of instruction. Authorities have provided facilities for early childhood education for over 250 children. The sprawling campus has over 90 class rooms including digital classrooms.
Underneath Christmas Tree Agency News: New Delhi
practices at a government-run school. The NHRC has taken cognisance of the media reports that the administration of the school called an occultist to treat 15 girl students who fell ill after consuming mid-day meal. Reportedly, they were taken to hospital after police intervention, it said in a statement on Friday. Accordingly, the Commission has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary seeking a detailed report within four weeks.
The Christmas season is in full swing, and everyone around the world has got into the festive mood. Decorating your home and putting up a Christmas tree inside is a traditional way of celebrating the festival. Traditionally, people expect to get their gifts and toys from the Christmas tree, but a South African family was shocked when one of the most poisonous snakes in the world crawled out from underneath their tree. In order to get rid of the poisonous snake, the family summoned a professional snake catcher. The man who was hired to
get rid of the snake, Nick Evans, posted the incident on Facebook for everyone to see. ”The snake was outside when it was disturbed by the gardener. It then moved away from him, out of fear, saw the open door, and dove inside. From there, it went up the Christmas tree and onto a small shelf above it.
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