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The Dali cargo ship remains lodged in Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, with 22 Indian crew members facing uncertainties as investigations continue. Support from various organizations and individuals aims to provide comfort during this challenging period. from Times of India https://ift.tt/a9ebcTC via IFTTT

BJP demands reduced security for VK Pandian, citing breach of model code due to excess personnel. RTI reveals details. BJD refrains from commenting. Security setup includes various personnel. Surath Biswal and Nikunja Bihari Dhal raise concerns. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4v6UzFq via IFTTT

The Karnataka high court steps in to help an Indian couple in Kenya seeking recognition of their adoption of a child in Uganda. Despite legal rights granted by Ugandan courts, the couple faces challenges formalizing the adoption in India. The Deputy Solicitor General ensures government support for the petitioners. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fLQvxEW via IFTTT

Bhuvaneshwar Shidlapur, a farmer in Haveri, Karnataka, selflessly channeled borewell water into Varada river, aiding wildlife. His actions combat severe drought impact, ensuring birds and animals have access to drinking water in the region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZuUehAj via IFTTT

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Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto leader, faced jail for fraud after building FTX and amassing wealth rapidly. He engaged in charity and risky financial moves, making headlines for his rise and fall. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pWOdqst via IFTTT

BJP likely to replace underperforming MPs in UP's Lok Sabha seats. Performance crucial for candidature. Speculation on potential replacements, including for Kaiserganj and Allahabad seats. from Times of India https://ift.tt/q90pWBV via IFTTT

Japan approves selling fighter jets with Britain and Italy, deviating from pacifist values. The decision aims to strengthen the country's arms industry and global security role through international arms sales and revised transfer guidelines. from Times of India https://ift.tt/E0tyPmT via IFTTT

Jailed gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari was rushed to Banda medical college on Tuesday morning after he was discovered unconscious near the prison toilet. Ansari has been incarcerated in UP and Punjab since 2005, with over 60 criminal cases pending against him. His brother and Ghazipur MP Afzal Ansari, on arriving at the hospital, alleged that his brother was being poisoned in jail. Afzal told reporters in the morning that Ansari was in the ICU and was conscious. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IjG8SKJ via IFTTT

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A cap that one of the suspects, Musavir Hussain Shazib, was wearing helped police identify the duo after CCTV images showed their faces before they bought the cap. Soon after the blast that injured 10 people at the cafe near Whitefield in Bengaluru, National Investigation Agency (NIA) had recovered the cap. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7VqSueE via IFTTT

For years, she had maintained a low profile after quitting her govt job, choosing to focus on her family even as husband Arvind Kejriwal maintained a packed schedule thanks to his dual responsibilities of Delhi CM and national convener of AAP. With a tweet on Friday and a digital address to read out his letter from ED custody on Saturday, Sunita Kejriwal has started to take on a public role. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5MEBPwR via IFTTT

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Odisha's Naveen Patnaik-led BJD received Rs 944 crore in donations via bonds, with contributions from various companies including Aditya Birla Group, Grasim Industries, and Jindal Stainless Ltd among others. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8MezgXw via IFTTT

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MNS leader Raj Thackeray to convene a core committee meeting on Thursday, according to Clara Lewis. Sources reveal Thackeray, engaged with BJP, may not get a Lok Sabha seat but could be considered for assembly and local body polls. In exchange, he will support Mahayuti in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, as per sources. from Times of India https://ift.tt/z8UZB9b via IFTTT

Mohd Sajid allegedly slit Vinod Thakur's sons' throats over a monetary dispute, sparking communal tension. Javed, his accomplice, is on the run. According to the police, Sajid attacked the siblings when parents were not at home. While he cut the throats of the other two brothers, the third one survived with minor injuries. Sajid died in a police encounter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DcWUGbr via IFTTT

Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan has expressed his views on Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's interests beyond cricket, and said that the World Cup winning captain understood a long time ago that "cricket is important but it's not everything". Dhoni is all set to lead CSK in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League, starting from March 22. The 42-year-old has been leading the side since the league's inaugural edition in 2008. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UVeiGI1 via IFTTT

Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for March 20, 2024. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today! from Times of India https://ift.tt/0PnT4VQ via IFTTT

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has broadened the scope of exceptions for the filing of appeals by the Income Tax department with tax tribunals and courts. A recent circular has allowed appeals to be lodged for even 'insignificant' amounts, while maintaining the existing threshold limits for filing appeals. The exceptions cover a range of issues such as bogus capital gains/loss from penny stocks. from Times of India https://ift.tt/S7qubBe via IFTTT

Despite controversy China's Temu is becoming a global online shopping force. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4V9jZd2 via IFTTT

In the latest trading session on Monday, shares of various Adani group companies faced downward pressure following reports of the US Justice Department widening its probe into the conglomerate for potential bribery allegations. This development also led to a decline in the prices of dollar-denominated bonds of certain group entities. Adani Total Gas recorded a 4.4% drop, Adani Transmission closed 3.4% lower, and Ambuja Cement saw a 2.8% decrease. from Times of India https://ift.tt/160YtpJ via IFTTT

Startups must innovate for sustainable success as technology evolves rapidly, rendering current business models obsolete. Blinkit, a quick commerce venture, could surpass Zomato within a year, according to Goyal. The food delivery giant, based in Gurgaon, acquired Blinkit (formerly Grofers) for Rs 4,447 crore in 2022, aiming to establish a presence in India's burgeoning instant delivery market. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zO7tI0S via IFTTT

German and other multinational companies are expressing concerns over the government's new incentive program aimed at boosting investments in electric vehicle manufacturing. They fear a lack of fair competition as special import duty rates are set to be provided only to new players, excluding existing companies. German automakers like BMW, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz are deliberating their stance on the issue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/06AQo1u via IFTTT

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Union minister Nitin Gadkari dismissed rumours of discord with deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, asserting he played a pivotal role in Fadnavis’ political journey. Emphasizing his grassroots approach, Gadkari highlighted his preference for a non-political career and commitment to serving as an RSS volunteer. In an interview with TOI, he clarified his stance on various issues. from Times of India https://ift.tt/k8BiA2f via IFTTT

India abstained from voting on a UN resolution combating Islamophobia, stressing the need to address religiophobia against various religions. Ambassador Kamboj highlighted the importance of UN unity and inclusivity in tackling discrimination and violence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8jLukz6 via IFTTT

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expanded his cabinet, adding 21 ministers from BJP and JD(U). With BJP leading in minister count and notable community representations, the cabinet reflects a strategic coalition approach. With the expansion, BJP now has the most number of ministers at 15, two more than Nitish's party. Five of the new ministers are MLCs. Mohd Zama Khan of JD(U) is the only Muslim minister in the NDA cabinet.Mohd Zama Khan of JD(U) is the only Muslim minister in the NDA cabinet. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rb59IAJ via IFTTT

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In his video remarks, Putin said all voters wanted to see a strong, prosperous and free Russia "in order to raise living standards and the quality of life. And that is how it will be". The very act of voting, Putin said, was a "demonstration of patriotic feeling". And this, he said, was particularly felt in areas of eastern and southern Ukraine now held by Russian forces - some since the launch of the Feb 2022 invasion, others taken over by Russian-backed separatists in 2014. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dPSURtL via IFTTT

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AI reporters and experts discuss how well or otherwise the media covers the topic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZBgCSni via IFTTT

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​​​On the back of several instances of deaths due to attacks by ferocious dogs, the Centre has sought a ban on import, breeding, and sale of several "ferocious" breeds such as Rottweiler, Pitbull, Terrier, Wolf Dogs and Mastiffs as pet dogs or for other purposes as they are "dangerous for human life". from Times of India https://ift.tt/LSlUqnG via IFTTT

Retail inflation remained unchanged in Feb but food and beverages prices inched up, while non-food items eased during the month. SData released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Tuesday showed retail inflation remained unchanged at 5.1% in Feb but below the 6.4% recorded in Feb last year. Rural inflation was higher at 5.3% while urban was at 4.8%. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pEqTD4n via IFTTT

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Norwegian minister of trade and industry, Jan Christian Vestre, announced on Sunday that Norway's sovereign and climate funds will contribute additional investments beyond the $100 billion committed for foreign direct investment in India as part of the trade deal with the four EFTA nations. Up until now, these funds have already invested approximately $25 billion, with a significant portion, around $17 billion, originating from the world's largest sovereign wealth fund. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Er7ipIf via IFTTT

As Apple begins to allow other app stores on iPhones one entrepreneur criticises its behaviour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H25lt1c via IFTTT

A Moscow State University student has been sentenced to 10 days in jail by a Moscow court for renaming his wifi network to the pro-Kyiv slogan "Slava Ukraini" ("Glory to Ukraine") as a show of support for Ukraine, as reported by the Ria-Novosti news agency. The court justified the sentence by categorizing the act as a "public display of Nazi symbolism or symbols associated with extremist organizations". from Times of India https://ift.tt/Dntx6Vd via IFTTT

Expressing astonishment over the sudden resignation of election commissioner Arun Goel just before the Lok Sabha elections announcement, the Congress party accused the government of exerting pressure and criticized the lack of transparency within the election watchdog. The Congress demanded that the Centre provide an explanation for the situation. The party also highlighted the alleged "relentless harassment" faced by the then election commissioner, Ashok Lavasa, from the Modi government after he expressed dissent over giving PM Modi a clean chit. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GQW1TEh via IFTTT

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In its Feb 15 directive, a five-judge bench of CJI D Y Chandrachud and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai, J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misrahad had said, "SBI shall submit details of Electoral Bonds purchased since the interim order of this court dated 12 April 2019 till date to ECI. The details shall include the date of purchase of each Electoral Bond, the name of the purchaser of the bond and the denomination of Electoral Bond purchased. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nqlYCBX via IFTTT

What's in a number? Well, a fictitious mobile number '9999999999' that was entered by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to enable it to upload its income tax return on the portal, led to I-T authorities doubting the veracity of this entity. Consequently, the commissioner (appeals) upheld tax at 20% on interest income of about Rs 365 crore earned by it from Indian debt securities during FY19. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YZybM8h via IFTTT

The European Union fined Apple a record 1.8 billion euros for abusing its dominant position in the music streaming market. Apple's App Store rules restricted competition. The EU's Digital Markets Act promotes fair competition. Apple faces legal challenges and antitrust lawsuits over its restrictive policies and excessive commissions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WbDVKhf via IFTTT

US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed "deep concern" over the situation faced by Gaza's civilians in talks Monday with Benny Gantz, an Israeli war cabinet member and top rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A Netanyahu critic often touted as a possible replacement should the Israeli prime minister fall, Gantz joined the five-person war cabinet formed after October 7 in a bid to project unity in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/q2Orpb7 via IFTTT

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Two PhD students from IIT-Roorkee's, Shashi Gaurav Sinha and Kamlesh Meena, were killed in a road accident near Dhanauri village in Roorkee. They were hit by a bullock cart while riding a bike on a rural road. The bullock cart driver has been arrested. The IIT-Roorkee community is devastated, and the victim's families have been informed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aXhLCfo via IFTTT

Summer during March-May is most likely to be hotter in India with India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicting “above normal” maximum and minimum temperatures over most parts of the country during the three-month period. As far as February is concerned, the month had the second warmest night (minimum temperature) since 1901. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zoVElKh via IFTTT

​Car wholesales remained strong in February as the industry races to a record 42-lakh-plus mark for first time in a financial year in 2023-24. All top players, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, despatched healthy numbers to retail outlets as industry inventory remains at moderate level of around a month of sales. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YPEuUCn via IFTTT

​ The Council for Insurance Ombudsmen has said that it has no data on insurance companies' compliance with the awards made in respect of consumer complaints. In response to an RTI query, the CIO stated a lack of information on fulfilled and pending awards. ​The CIO oversees 17 Insurance Ombudsman offices nationwide. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WSkpIc5 via IFTTT