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6:52 PM

CBI files chargesheet against SEL Textiles Ltd in bank fraud case

CBI has filed a chargesheet against SEL Textiles Ltd and others including its director in an ongoing investigation case of a bank fraud of Rs 1,530.99 crores.
 

6:51 PM

Kashmiri Pandit migrant employees take out candle march against the Rajouri terrorist killings

Jammu & Kashmir | Kashmiri Pandit migrant employees take out candle march against the Rajouri terrorist killings
 

3:25 PM

Bumrah included in India’s ODI squad for upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka

3:01 PM

Focus on emerging sciences, convert knowledge to bring change to everyday life: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday outlined the vision for science for the next 25 years, urging researchers to make the country self-reliant and focus on converting their knowledge to bring about change in everyday life.

Inaugurating the 108th Indian Science Congress here, Modi also stressed on strengthening scientific processes, focus on emerging areas such as quantum technologies, data sciences, development of new vaccines, stepping up efforts on surveillance for newer diseases and encouraging youngsters to take up research.

"Efforts of science can turn into great achievements only when they come out of the lab and reach the land, and their impact reaches from global to grassroots, when its ambit is from journal to zameen (land, everyday life) and when change is visible from research to real life," the Prime Minister said.

2:53 PM

HC refuses to permit DU aspirants to interchange course and seats

The Delhi High Court has refused to permit two successful Delhi University aspirants to mutually interchange their chosen course and seats but asked the authorities to consider their grievance as a "one-off case".

Justice Vibhu Bakhru also rejected their claim that this year's Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) was unconstitutional and observed the change of seats, as sought by the petitioners, is not permissible in terms of allocation system.

"This Court finds no ground to interfere with the CSAS, and has already held that the petitioners have no right to seek the relief as sought; considering that no prejudice would have been caused to any of the students, this Court considers it apposite to direct the respondents (Delhi University and St Stephen's College) to consider this as a one-off case," said the court in an order.

2:44 PM

Rahul Gandhi a warrior, not afraid of govt's might: Priyanka Vadra

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday called her brother Rahul Gandhi a "warrior" and said he is not afraid of the might of the government which spent thousands of crores to destroy his image.

Welcoming Rahul Gandhi and the Bharat Jodo Yatra at the Loni border as it entered Uttar Pradesh from Delhi, she said big industrialists like Adani and Ambani may have bought many a politician, PSUs and the media, but "they have not been, and will never be, able to buy my brother."

People say Rahul Gandhi does not feel cold even in winter, this is because "he is wearing the shield of truth," the Congress leader said.

2:38 PM

'Disparaging statement by minister can be vicariously attributed to govt if made in official capacity'

A hate speech strikes at the foundational values of our Constitution, Supreme Court judge Justice B V Nagarathna said on Tuesday and held that such statements can be vicariously attributed to the government in case a minister makes disparaging statements in his "official capacity".

A Constitution bench of Justices S A Nazeer, B R Gavai, A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian, in a separate judgement, ruled that a minister's statement cannot be attributed "vicariously" to the government.

Writing a judgement expressing dissent on this issue, Justice Nagarathna said indiscreet speech is a cause of concern in the recent times as it is hurtful and insulting.

"Hate speech strikes at foundation values of the constitution by marking society as unequal. It also violates the fraternity of citizens from diverse backgrounds. The sine qua non (essential condition) of a cohesive society is based on plurality and multi-culturalism such as India that is 'Bharat'. Fraternity is based on the idea that citizens have reciprocal responsibilities towards one another," she said.

Public functionaries and other persons of influence including celebrities are duty bound to be more responsible and restrained in their speech, Justice Nagarathna said.

2:19 PM

Joshimath residents demand immediate rehabilitation

Joshimath residents on Monday said that the base of the town is sinking but the government is unmoved with their pleadings for mass rehabilitation.

 

"We have been demanding our immediate rehabilitation for a year but we are not being heard," convenor of Joshimath Bachao Sangharsh Samiti Atul Sati told reporters here.

2:06 PM

Second Covid booster dose not required: Govt sources

Based on the current Covid-19 situation in the country, there is no need to administer a second booster dose, government sources told ANI, as the Union Health Ministry data on Tuesday showed that only 134 new coronavirus cases were recorded throughout the nation in the last 24 hours with the daily positivity rate at 0.09 per cent

 

"As of now no second Covid-19 booster dose is required, first we have to complete the first booster drive in the country."

 

"No discussion has been started even in the Immunisation panel National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) regarding the second booster dose. Our first priority is to complete the first booster drive in the country," said another official source to ANI.

2:03 PM

Coal production up by 16% to 608 MT during April-Dec period of FY23

India's coal production went up by 16.39 per cent to 607.97 million tonnes during April-December period of the current fiscal as against 522.34 million tonnes produced during the corresponding period of last year.

Coal India Limited (CIL) reported 15.82 per cent rise in production as 479.05 million tonnes of dry fuel production was recorded up to December in the current fiscal as against 413 million tonnes produced during the corresponding period of last year, official sources said.

 

1:53 PM

Airtel launches 5G services in Indore

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced the launch of its 5G services in Indore.

 

In a statement, the company said customers with 5G-enabled devices will experience high speed Airtel 5G Plus network at no extra 

cost until the rollout is more widespread.

 

"Currently operational at Vijay Nagar, Rasoma chowk, Bombay Hospital Square, Radisson square, Khajrana area, Sadar Bazaar, Gita Bhawan, Panchsheel Nagar, Abhinandan Nagar, Patrakar colony, Yeshwant road, Phoenix Citadel mall and few other select locations, Airtel will augment its network making its services available across the city in due course of time," the statement added.

1:53 PM

Maharashtra CM Shinde says he will visit Ayodhya

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said he will visit Ayodhya to offer prayers to Lord Ram, but did not specify any date.

A grand temple of Lord Ram is being constructed in the Uttar Pradesh city.

Speaking to reporters at the Nagpur airport, Shinde, while replying a question, said some religious leaders from Ayodhya paid him a visit on Monday and invited him to Ayodhya for a "darshan" of Lord Ram.

1:21 PM

Bank of Maharashtra records 22% loan growth in Q3

State-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) on Tuesday said it has posted a credit growth of 21.81 per cent to Rs 1.57 trillion for the third quarter ended December 2022.

 

The outstanding credit was Rs 1.29 trillion at the end of December 31, 2021, BoM said in a regulatory filing.

 

The bank's deposits aggregated to about Rs 2.08 trillion as of December 31, 2022, registering a growth of 11.69 per cent over Rs 1.86 trillion at the end of December 31, 2021, it said.

1:13 PM

Indian exports will be impacted by weak global demand in 2023: GTRI

The Indian economy and exports will be moderately impacted in 2023 by weak global demand and recession in large economies and to improve its current account, the country should aim at reducing energy import bill, economic think tank GTRI said on Tuesday.

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that in 2022, India will pay USD 270 billion in imports of crude oil and coal, which is about 40 per cent of total merchandise import bill.

India must re-energize exploration of local oil fields and enhance production through coal mines. Any development will cut the energy import bill substantially and improve the current account, it added.

1:13 PM

Indian exports will be moderately impacted by weak global demand in 2023: GTRI

The Indian economy and exports will be moderately impacted in 2023 by weak global demand and recession in large economies and to improve its current account, the country should aim at reducing energy import bill, economic think tank GTRI said on Tuesday.

 

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that in 2022, India will pay USD 270 billion in imports of crude oil and coal, which is about 40 per cent of total merchandise import bill.