Month: August 2024

Siddaramaiah Slams Governor’s ‘Prosecute’ Nod In Land Scam Row

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Siddaramaiah Slams Governor’s ‘Prosecute’ Nod In Land Scam Row

Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thawaar Chand Gehlot’s decision to sanction prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah – over alleged irregularities in land allotment by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority – was “in violation of the principles of natural justice”, the Congress leader told the High Court Monday. Under fire from the BJP – which was defeated by the…

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The Questions CBI Asked Kolkata Hospital Ex-Head About Doctor’s Rape-Murder

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The Questions CBI Asked Kolkata Hospital Ex-Head About Doctor’s Rape-Murder

The CBI is also examining Sandip Ghosh’s call records and chat. New Delhi/Kolkata: The controversial former head of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has been undergoing a gruelling questioning session in the probe into the rape and murder of a doctor. The CBI has been questioning Sandip Ghosh till midnight for the past…

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Bangladesh Polls To Be Delayed? Muhammad Yunus Cites Need For Key Reforms

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Bangladesh Polls To Be Delayed? Muhammad Yunus Cites Need For Key Reforms

Mr Yunus accused Sheikh Hasina of systematically destroying the country’s institutions. New Delhi: In a key address to diplomats in Dhaka on Sunday, Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, called for comprehensive reforms before holding the next general elections. This meeting marked Mr Yunus’ first engagement with the diplomatic community since assuming…

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Gen Z Traveller, Luca Pferdmenges, Who’s Been To 190 Countries, Calls Egypt Most Annoying

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Gen Z Traveller, Luca Pferdmenges, Who’s Been To 190 Countries, Calls Egypt Most Annoying

Luca Pferdmenges reportedly started his globe-trotting adventures when he was 15 (File) Egypt might be on the bucket list of numerous travellers fond of exploring the country’s past and mythology. However, a Gen-Z travel influencer has raised eyebrows by calling the Land of the Pharaohs an overrated destination. Luca Pferdmenges, a 22-year-old German juggler-turned-explorer, made…

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Arshad Nadeem Reveals He Was Carrying Injury During Olympic Gold Medal Feat. Coach Told Him: “You Are A…”

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Arshad Nadeem Reveals He Was Carrying Injury During Olympic Gold Medal Feat. Coach Told Him: “You Are A…”

File photo of Arshad Nadeem.© AFP Pakistan’s javelin star Arshad Nadeem broke the Olympic record before clinching the gold medal at the Paris Games last week. Arshad’s 92.97m attempt soared through the Parisian night sky, confirming Pakistan’s first gold medal at the Olympics since 1984. Less than a week after stunning the reigning…

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Joe Biden Accused Of Impeachable Offence Ahead Of Democratic Convention

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Joe Biden Accused Of Impeachable Offence Ahead Of Democratic Convention

US President Joe Biden is due to leave office when his successor is sworn in on Jan 20 (file). Washington: US House of Representatives Republicans issued a report on Monday alleging Democratic President Joe Biden committed impeachable offences, but it was unclear whether they would push for a vote following a probe the White House…

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Tech firms reiterate opposition to telcos’ demand of OTT licensing

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Tech firms reiterate opposition to telcos’ demand of OTT licensing

Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: AP Industry associations representing technology firms once again warned against the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)’s advocacy to bring OTT communications apps like WhatsApp under a licensing framework. In response to a TRAI consultation, the Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), Asia Internet Coalition (AIC),…

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Switzerland Offers Nearly Rs 50 Lakh For Solutions To Clear Ammunition From Lakes

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Switzerland Offers Nearly Rs 50 Lakh For Solutions To Clear Ammunition From Lakes

The submerged ammunition is covered by a fine sediment layer (Representational) The Swiss government is looking for innovative solutions to remove thousands of tonnes of ammunition dumped in the lakes. And it comes with a massive 50,000 franc (Rs 48.5 lakhs) prize money. The ammunition, estimated to be around 3,300 tonnes in Lake Lucerne and…

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Gen Z Is Turning Their Climate Change Anxiety Into Activism, Here’s Why

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Gen Z Is Turning Their Climate Change Anxiety Into Activism, Here’s Why

The challenges posed by climate change anxiety for Gen Z are profound and multifaceted (representational) Perth, Australia: In June 2024, 13 young people in Hawaii took on their state government in court and won the right to have greater input in climate policy. They sued the state for infringing on their right to “a clean…

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Trinamool Slams CBI Probe Into Kolkata Horror, Says No Update For 5 Days

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Trinamool Slams CBI Probe Into Kolkata Horror, Says No Update For 5 Days

There has not been a single update from the CBI, said the Trinamool. (File) Kolkata: Trinamool has turned up the heat on the central agency probing the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor that has shaken the country. Five days have passed since the case was handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation,…

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