Day: May 20, 2025

20May By source belowNo Comments

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As showers continue to lash the city, IMD says rain here to stay

Heavy rains and thunderstorms lashed Mumbai and its neighbouring districts on Tuesday evening, resulting in water logging across the city and impacting traffic during peak travel hours. Amid a yellow alert sounded in the city, civic records show that over 70 mm rain swept suburbs of Mumbai within the course of two hours. The showers are here to stay, according to weather experts, with a yellow alert of heavy rainfall and gusty winds sounded in Mumbai, alongside other parts of Maharashtra, until at least May 23. After sweltering under a hot and humid Tuesday, heavy rain lashed Mumbai, after 7 pm when the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued its nowcast warning of moderate spells of rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar districts besides other. Yet anothe...

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20May By source belowNo Comments

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Assets worth Rs 1.5 cr seized after raids at multiple locations: ED in money laundering case

THE DIRECTORATE of Enforcement (ED), Kolkata Zonal Office, conducted extensive search operations on May 16 across multiple cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jalandhar, Indore and Kolkata, the agency said in a statement on Tuesday. The raids were part of an ongoing investigation into M/s TM Traders and M/s KK Traders (operating as TP Global FX/ IX Global) under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. During the coordinated operations, the ED recovered and seized/froze significant assets. These include foreign currencies such as US Dollar, Singapore Dollar and Dirham, amounting to approximately Rs. 6,42,973. Gold bullion worth Rs 55,74,667 and bank balances of approximately Rs 94 lakh were also seized. Additionally, property documents, various digital device...

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20May By source belowNo Comments

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Toddler among 6 killed after concrete slab collapses in Kalyan building; six injured

Six people, including a one-and-a-half-year-old girl were killed and at least six others were injured after a concrete slab came crashing down from the top floor of a ground-plus-four-storey residential building in Kalyan East on Tuesday. The structure was evacuated after the mishap and families were shifted to a shelter in a nearby school. According to officials, the incident was reported around 2 pm at Saptashringi building in J ward’s Chiknipada area in Kalyan. According to KDMC officials, a slab on the fourth floor of the building collapsed, during internal repair works. Chief fire officer, KDMC, Namdeo Choudhary, said the repair work was on the fourth floor of the building. Story continues below this ad Speaking to The Indian Express, Abhinav Goel, KDMC commissioner, ...

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Sports

IPL Points Table 2025 After CSK vs RR: Rajasthan Royals come up trumps as Chennai Super Kings stay rooted at the bottom

IPL 2025 Points Table After IPL Today Match Update: Rajasthan Royals came up top in the battle of the laggards to keep Chennai Super Kings firmly at the bottom place as they fell to the Pink Army by 6 wickets. Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a blistering half century while Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer hit some late sixes to ease RR over the line. On Monday, Lucknow Super Giants joined the ranks of teams like Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad to be eliminated from contention to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. LSG’s hopes to make the cut for the playoffs ended after their six-wicket defeat to the Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow. So far, there are three teams who are assured of qualifying for the IPL playoffs: Gujarat Titans, Royal Challenge...

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Politics

Commercial tax raids in Bengaluru uncover GST evasion; 75 vehicles seized

The Enforcement Wing (South Zone) of the Commercial Taxes Department, Bengaluru, has conducted simultaneous inspections in over 20 locations in the central business district. It has also seized about 75 goods vehicles that evaded taxes in a month. The department said on Tuesday in a statement that the raids were conducted in shops located in Chickpet, Avenue Road, Cottonpet, Balepet, and B V K Iyengar Road, targeting traders dealing in electrical and electronic goods, readymade garments, other textiles, automobiles, and handicraft items. The department uncovered several instances of tax evasion where traders were selling goods without issuing invoices to customers, and imposed penalties under the GST Act. Additionally, officials exposed a network of traders who operated unregistered wareho...

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BMC finalises plans for new STP, sewage channels to improve Powai lake water quality

Amid concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Powai lake, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has finalised plans to lay sewage lines to divert waste water and also install a sewage treatment plant (STP) with the capacity of 8 MLD over the next 18-months. The tendering process for the two projects is now in the final leg and likely to be finalised next week. While the civic body is currently removing the water hyacinth that affects water quality, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar on Tuesday directed officials to issue the final work orders on the project within a week by expediting the tendering process. With rising urbanisation in areas around Powai lake, civic officials said that a large quantity of sewage is discharged into the lake which has a...

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‘AAP leaders considered me a bonded labourer’: Delhi’s first transgender councillor Bobi quits party

Delhi’s first transgender councillor, Bobi (40), ended her association with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the recently formed front of 15 rebel AAP councillors — the Indraprastha Vikas Party (IPC) — on Tuesday. With the latest defection, the AAP is left with 97 councillors in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). In the 2022 MCD polls, it wrested power from the BJP by winning 134 councillor seats. The BJP is now in the majority with 117 councillors, while the IVP has 16 and the Congress 8. The BJP also won the recent Mayoral elections. Bobi had been elected on an AAP ticket from Sultanpuri-A in December 2022. Handing over their request letter in the presence of IVP leaders — Mukesh Goel, Hemchand Goyal, Sanjay Sharma and Anil Rana — Bobi said, “For the last two and a half years,...

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DDA launches new housing scheme: Check out details of flats, locations, discounts

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Tuesday launched a new housing scheme, under which 7,500 flats would come up for sale at Narela, Loknayak Puram, and Siraspur. The scheme, ‘DDA Apna Ghar Awaas Yojana 2025’, was launched by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. The DDA is offering these flats at a discount ranging from 15%-25%. Also, anyone above the age of 18 can buy these flats on a first-come-first-serve basis, the agency said in a statement. Two DDA housing schemes launched earlier this year – DDA Sabka Ghar Awaas Yojana and DDA Shramik Awaas Yojana – had offered flats at a discounted rate for only certain sections of the people, such as construction workers and autorickshaw drivers, among others. Story continues below this ad In Siraspur, 564 low income group (LIG) f...

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Sports

IPL 2025 CSK vs RR | Suryavanshi shines bright as Royals end campaign on a high

Rajasthan Royals’ batter Dhruv Jurel in action during the IPL match against Chennai Super Kings, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on May 20, 2025 | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar On a Tuesday night where young batters in both teams exhibited their effervescence, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, all of 14 lest it needs reminding, walked away with the satisfaction of playing the most decisive hand. In an inconsequential IPL joust at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the cherubic prodigy’s 33-ball 57, laced with four fours and as many sixes, helped Rajasthan Royals cruise to a target of 188 with six wickets in hand.It consigned bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings to its 10th defeat in an abject campaign while Royals finishe...

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Politics

What multi-party delegations on Operation Sindoor will tell the world

New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Tuesday briefed members of multi-party delegations headed to various world capitals on key issues to be raised—from Pakistan’s role in terror attacks in India over the decades, to India’s recent military and non-military responses including Operation Sindoor and the pausing of the Indus Waters Treaty. During the day, Misri briefed members of three out of seven delegations that will visit the United Arab Emirates, Liberia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Latvia and Russia. The remaining delegations will be briefed over the next few days. MPs who attended the briefing told ThePrint that the Centre will also arm them with dossiers packed with evidence on Pakista...

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Travel

Trump-era cuts and delays jeopardize future of US Head Start preschool programs – Times of India

What began as a promise of equal opportunity for America’s poorest children is now teetering on the edge of crisis. The federally funded Head Start preschool program, once hailed as a cornerstone of early childhood education for low-income families, is grappling with severe funding disruptions, bureaucratic inertia, and policy rollbacks driven by a cost-cutting push from the Trump administration.Head Start, which serves nearly 800,000 children nationwide, is witnessing the erosion of its lifeline as local administrators navigate delays in grant approvals, shuttered regional offices, and missing federal funds. The closure of five US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regional offices—in Chicago, Boston, New York, Seattle, and San Francisco—has brought application processing for v...

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Abhishek-Samson; Gill-Sudharsan or Rahul-Jaiswal? — India’s opulence of openers in IPL brings selection sizzle to World Cup defense

In an IPL season where the broad theme of skyscraping totals has faced smart rejection, a wave of alternatives has emerged to spice up India’s T20I top-order batting scene.Seven months out from a T20 World Cup title defence in familiar sub-continent conditions, there could be up to six top-billing IPL bats in the mix to firm up India’s top two spots – three if captain Suryakumar Yadav considers a No. 4 move. Despite opening in the last 12 T20Is that India have played since last October, smashing records and four centuries between them, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson will confront cut-throat competition for their slots in the months ahead. Levelling up the accumulation game to never-before-seen levels in the IPL with the Gujarat Titans, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill have established anot...

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20May By source belowNo Comments

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Neurologist says being a night owl is fine as long as one gets 7-8 of sleep: experts verify

An inconsistent sleep schedule, resulting in a lack of healthy and quality sleep, affects stress levels and may even contribute to chronic conditions. As such, when neurologist Dr Siddharth Warrier told Revant Himatsingka, aka Food Pharmer, that some people function better at night, such that being a night owl is fine, we wanted to understand more. According to Dr Warrier, being a night owl is fine if you get 7-8 hours of sleep. Is it so? We turned to experts to verify the claim. Dr Tapaswi Krishna, sleep medicine expert, Gleneagles Hospital, Lakdi Ka Pul, Hyderabad, said that if someone’s routine allows them to sleep consistently for 7-8 hours without disruption, and they maintain a healthy lifestyle, the impact can be minimised. “The key is to ensure good sleep hygiene — a dark, quiet en...

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20May By source belowNo Comments

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Four killed as slab of residential building collapses; rescue operations on

At least four persons, including a child, were killed and four others injured after a slab of one of the four floors of a residential building collapsed on Tuesday afternoon in Kalyan city near Thane, officials said. A Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation official confirmed the death toll. “A relief and rescue operation involving teams of Fire Brigade and Disaster Response Force is going on in full swing at the spot,” the official said. Kalyan Tehsildar Sachin Shejal told PTI that one person might still be trapped under the debris. Officials said a slab from the second floor of Saptashrungi Building in the Mangalaragho Nagar area in Kalyan East caved in in the afternoon. Source link

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Deprived teachers move Calcutta HC against CM’s relief for Group C and D staff

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced a monthly ex gratia allowance for Group C and Group D staff from the 2016 School Service Commission (SSC) panel who lost their jobs, following a Supreme Court order last month. On Tuesday, teachers deprived of a salary approached the Calcutta High Court, challenging this decision. The matter was mentioned before Justice Amrita Sinha, who granted permission to file the case. Speaking to The Indian Express, counsel Sudipto Dasgupta, who mentioned the matter, said, “(The ex gratia payment) is unconstitutional and violates the right to equality and the right to life. It goes against the Supreme Court order.” Story continues below this ad The state government had announced the ex gratia decision following a cabinet meetin...

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Travel

Days after ditching a Gaurav Gupta outfit for Cannes red carpet appearance, Halle Berry wows in his creation: ‘Fashion has its own timing’

Halle Berry stole the spotlight at the Chopard Universe Gala at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Gaurav Gupta couture — days after ditching his outfit for her red carpet appearance. Following speculation, the Hollywood actor finally embraced the designer’s vision, dropping jaws in a corseted Bordeaux spiral gown from Jyotirgamaya, his Autumn-Winter ’24 Couture collection. The strapless gown featured a structured corset bodice and the designer’s signature sculptural draping — an architectural trail. The Cannes 2025 jury member styled the look with pointed stilettos and ruby drop earrings. The collection draws inspiration from the Sanskrit phrase “a journey from darkness to light,” exploring emotional evolution through surreal silhouettes and cosmic energy. In an exclusive conversation, the ...

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Imperial College picks Bengaluru for global research hub, bets big on Indian science – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Imperial College London is setting up its fourth international hub in Bengaluru, marking another step in its global strategy focused on research and innovation. The move, which follows successful hubs in Singapore, San Francisco, and Accra, signals the British university’s intent to deepen collaborations with Indian academia and industry, particularly in science, technology, and health innovation.“Imperial is different,” said Professor Hugh Brady, president of Imperial College London, in an interview during his visit to India. “We’re not focused on undergraduate campuses abroad. Our greatest impact is in applying science and technology for the good of humanity and the planet — and that’s where we believe we can contribute most meaningfully in India.”The new hub, based in Bengalu...

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‘He would be first one to say that he hasn’t had a season that he would have liked’: Mitchell Marsh on Rishabh Pant

Record IPL signing and Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has had a season to forget with LSG getting knocked out from the playoffs contention by Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. Pant, who has scored 134 runs in 12 games, never seemed to find his footing this season, striking at 100 with an average of 12.27. “He would be the first one to say that he hasn’t had a season that he would have liked, but I know for myself personally that that’s the way cricket goes sometimes,” his teammate Mitchell Marsh, who has tallied 443 runs so far with five half-centuries told reporters after the match vs SRH. “We know that he’s a fantastic player, highly skilled and highly talented, so he will be back, but yeah, hopefully the last two games,” he added. Story continues below this ad ...

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20May By source belowNo Comments

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Vettori lauds Abhishek, Klaasen for reading the conditions perfectly

Heinrich Klaasen prioritised pragmatism over power. | Photo Credit: SANDEEP SAXENA Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori lauded his side’s batting effort, led by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive half-century, in its victory against Lucknow Super Giants, which ended the home side’s playoff hopes.In doing so, the visitor became the first team to chase down a 200-plus target at the Ekana Stadium in the IPL. “(This) was probably our best batting performance. Abhishek was able to set it up and then everyone who came in read the conditions perfectly, understood their role and got us home comfortably,” he said. Vettori also praised the way Heinrich Klaasen prioritised pragmatism over power following the dis...

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Why the stomach growls when you’re hungry

If your stomach has ever rumbled embarrassingly in a quiet room, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. That growling sound is completely natural, and, as Dr Narander Singla, Lead Consultant – Internal Medicine at CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, explains, it’s your body’s built-in reminder system that it’s time to refuel. “That growling or rumbling noise is your digestive system’s way of telling you it’s empty,” says Dr Singla. “When there’s no food in the stomach, your muscles contract to sweep out leftover particles, gas, or air, and that movement creates the noise.” So, what’s happening under the surface? The technical term for this process is peristalsis—a series of wave-like contractions of the smooth muscles lining your digestive tract. These contractions happen regularly, but they’re mor...

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‘Pleasure to officiate your games, Virat’: Kumar Dharmasena pays touching tribute to ‘greatest ever’ Kohli

Sri Lanka umpire Kumar Dharmasena has made a touching tribute to India great Virat Kohli after the latter announced his retirement from Test cricket. Dharmasena can be seen standing beside a signed Test jersey of Kohli which he got as a gift from the former India captain. “I asked him for it once, and he gave it to me, signed by him as well,” Dharmasena says. Here is what Dharmasena said in his caption to the post: “From fierce battles on the field to respectful nods at the crease – it was always a pleasure to officiate your games, Virat. Your passion for Test cricket was unmatched. Wishing you the very best as you step away from the longest format. Your autographed Test jersey remains one of the most special mementos in my collection – a reminder of a true legend of the game.” “It is a...

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Amid India-Pakistan conflict, dry fruit business at Old Delhi’s Khari Baoli market takes a hit

Following a major escalation in tension between India and Pakistan earlier this month, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, traders at one of India’s oldest markets, Khari Baoli in Old Delhi — famous for its dry fruits and spices — have been left in the lurch.Their long-standing land trade route used to import dry fruits from Afghanistan via Pakistan has been cut off, which has sent the prices of dry fruits and spices in the market soaring. “Earlier, dry fruits from Afghanistan used to reach us in about 9-10 days by road through Pakistan, at a cost of just Rs 20 to 40 per kg depending on the bulk size…,” said Rajan Bhargava, president of the Khari Baoli Traders’ Association. Pakistan had suspended trade with India, including to and from any third country through its territory, o...

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‘I give my word and keep it’: Amid a slew of govt initiatives, Mamata Banerjee attacks opposition from North Bengal

Without naming Opposition parties, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a sharp attack, accusing them of failing to keep their promises while asserting that she and her party have “always fulfilled” their pre-election commitments. Speaking at a state government distribution programme in Dabgram-Phulbari near Siliguri, Banerjee said, “Not just across the country but across the world, we were the first ones to start an initiative luke Lakshmir Bhandar and it will continue for life. It is the dignity of our mothers, sisters, and women. They (opposition) are now claiming they will give benefits under (similar) scheme but they do not fulfill pre-poll promises. They did not give (benefits) in Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.” During the programme, the Chief Minist...

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Numerology Predictions Today, May 20, 2025: Read your personalized forecast for numbers 1 to 9 – Times of India

AriesMoney won't be an issue, but it's time to develop a habit of saving. Achieving complete fitness may be easier if you join a group of health-conscious individuals. Taking charge of issues that are getting out of hand at work will help you maintain control.You may find it challenging to agree with a family member. Make time for a short trip—travel will be enjoyable. A positive day is anticipated for those in the real estate industry. Some social matters may require your full attention.Taurus An assignment completed well will be noticed by the right people. Your academic progress remains steady. New opportunities may come your way, and your finances will remain stable. You may feel inspired to begin a new fitness routine and enjoy its benefits. A family vacation is on the cards. The real...

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How Can You Balance the Two Sides of a Gemini Personality? – Times of India

Geminis are renowned for having multiple personalities, which are symbolized by the Twins, their emblem. Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, rules Geminis, who are quick-witted and highly inquisitive.But their dualism frequently begs the question, "Are they indecisive?" Are they deceitful? Examining the two sides of Gemini and how they balance each other is the only way to comprehend this.The Social ButterflyGeminis have a side that thrives on social engagement. They enjoy having active conversations, exchanging ideas, and meeting new people. This Gemini personality trait is gregarious, playful, and open to trying new things. They frequently liven up social settings with their infectious energy.This aspect of their nature enables Geminis to easily adjust to a variety of sit...

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Who is New Baba Vanga? Earthquake, Tsunami and Massive Disaster Predicted in July 2025 – Times of India

Known as the "Japanese Baba Vanga," Ryo Tatsuki is a manga artist and self-described clairvoyant who transforms her ideas into comics and had predicted that calamity will strike within the next few months.The first four months of 2025 have already seen a number of devastating natural disasters, ranging from the deadly earthquake between Thailand and Myanmar to the raging wildfires in Los Angeles. Hundreds of people have died and millions of dollars have been damaged as a result of these catastrophes.Now, a horrifying prediction made by Japan's own "Baba Vanga" has raised alarm globally. Let's take a closer look at Japan's Baba Vanga and her prophecies:Massive Tsunami Is Japan's Baba Vanga Prediction for July 2025The sea "boils" south of Japan in July 2025, causing a mega-tsunami, according...

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