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WhatsApp Has Not Informed Centre About Shutting Services In India: Minister

WhatsApp and its parent company Meta has not informed the government of any plans to shut down its services in India, I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha on Friday. "Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has shared that WhatsApp or Meta has not informed the government about any such plans," Mr Vaishnaw told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply. Congress member Vivek Tankha had asked whether WhatsApp was planning to shut its services in India due to the government's directives to share user details. Earlier this year, WhatsApp had told the Delhi High Court that it will stop functioning in India if it was compelled by the government to break encryption of messages. WhatsApp and its parent company Meta had challenged the newly amended IT Rules contending ...

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On CCTV, Murdered Woman’s Last Moments In Bengaluru Hostel

The macabre murder of a woman in a Bengaluru paying guest (PG) facility on Tuesday was captured on CCTV. The man seen in the footage has not been identified yet, the police said. Kriti Kumari, 24, from Bihar was stabbed to death in her PG by an unidentified man who slipped into the building in Bengaluru's Koramangala on Tuesday night. The disturbing CCTV footage released by the police showed the man knocking on Kumari's door. Though the door was not visible, he walked inside, indicating she had opened the door. Nearly 20 seconds later, the man dragged out Kumari to the corridor and pinned her to the opposite wall. He took out a knife and swung towards her neck. She managed to push him back a bit; however, he overpowered her and stabbed her in the neck several times. He then ran away. Kumar...

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On CCTV, Murdered Woman’s Last Moments In Bengaluru Hostel

The macabre murder of a woman in a Bengaluru paying guest (PG) facility on Tuesday was captured on CCTV. The man seen in the footage has not been identified yet, the police said. Kriti Kumari, 24, from Bihar was stabbed to death in her PG by an unidentified man who slipped into the building in Bengaluru's Koramangala on Tuesday night. The disturbing CCTV footage released by the police showed the man knocking on Kumari's door. Though the door was not visible, he walked inside, indicating she had opened the door. Nearly 20 seconds later, the man dragged out Kumari to the corridor and pinned her to the opposite wall. He took out a knife and swung towards her neck. She managed to push him back a bit; however, he overpowered her and stabbed her in the neck several times. He then ran away. Kumar...

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Yashasvi Jaiswal’s work ethic is quite impressive: Sanath Jayasuriya | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With the Olympics going on, the India-Sri Lanka limited-overs series has hardly raised the fervour among fans. Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim head coach of Sri Lanka, however, believes the series holds “massive importance” for young players from both sides. The Lankan legend spoke to TOI on a number of topical subjects related to the two teams in this exclusive interview.Excerpts...It will be a full-strength Indian team for the series, how do you see the series panning out?We know how good they (India) are. They are playing really well – in the IPL, in the T20 World Cup. If someone isn’t playing well, the other one is taking responsibility. We have a tough task in hand, but I am confident that our players can win the series. The Lankan team couldn’t perform to their potential...

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Nirmala Sitharaman On Government’s Biggest Step To Increase Consumption

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that capital expenditure or CapEx is "one assured way through which consumption can be increased. Ms Sitharaman, while speaking to NDTV's Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia, said that she believes in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on capital expenditure.  "I honestly believe in the PM's emphasis on capital expenditure, public funding of capital asset building. In the last four years, we have announced big amounts and also focussed on implementation and execution. It definitely has helped the rural economy. And consumption is derived from that," she said.  The spending plan was unchanged from the interim budget presented in February before the Lok Sabha elections. "This would be 3.4 per cent of our GDP (gross domestic product)," Ms Sitharaman sa...

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On India’s Push For Nuclear Energy, An Update From Nirmala Sitharaman

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, a premier multi-disciplinary nuclear research centre, has developed a module for modular building of nuclear energy centres, Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV. The government, in the Budget unveiled this week, has opened up the nuclear power sector for private investments to boost the share of atomic energy production as the government aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) can be factory-built, unlike conventional nuclear reactors that are built on-site. They have a power capacity of up to 300 MW per unit. Being a mobile and agile technology, SMRs can be set up at locations unsuitable for larger plants. SMRs are seen to be making a significant and meaningful contribution to the energy transition phase as part of effor...

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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Centre Provides Mobile Connectivity For Jawans At 16,000 Feet

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) shared an update on telecom infrastructure in Kargil to ensure seamless mobile connectivity for jawans stationed in the region. On the occasion of Vijay Diwas on July 26, 2024, the DoT shared an image on its social media platforms of a man standing atop a snowy peak in Kargil. "Enabling telecom connectivity for our Jawans in Kargil," read the post The message also highlighted the remarkable altitude of "16,000 ft," emphasising the achievement in providing connectivity at such heights. The DoT concluded the tweet with the hashtag, "KargilVijayDiwas". Enabling telecom connectivity for our Jawans in Kargil.????16,000 ft कारगिल विजय दिवस पर वीर जवानों को नमन।????#KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/66vWS13ZS7 — DoT India (@DoT_India) July 26, 2024 Vijay ...

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On CCTV, Murdered Woman’s Last Moments In Bengaluru Hostel

The macabre murder of a woman in a Bengaluru paying guest (PG) facility on Tuesday was captured on CCTV. The man seen in the footage has not been identified yet, the police said.  The macabre murder of a woman in a Bengaluru paying guest (PG) facility on Tuesday was captured on CCTV. The man seen in the footage has not been identified yet, the police said.    

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IND vs SL 2024 1st T20I: First look at new Indian leadership – Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav

Indian players are seen during a practice session ahead of the first T20 international against Sri Lanka in Kandy on July 26, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP It is rare for an Indian cricket series to be obscured from the nation’s eye by another sporting event. But, such is the glow of the Olympics, that it has forced India’s white-ball expedition to Sri Lanka down the pecking order. The tour, which begins with the first of the three T20Is in Pallekelle on July 27, though has something significant to offer. It will provide a first look at an Indian side under a new leadership yoke — Gautam Gambhir as coach and Suryakumar Yadav as captain. Gambhir, whose coaching experience is restricted to mentorship roles in IPL, will seek to identify a core group and build towards defending the T20 World C...

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Pune Cops File Over 900-Page Chargesheet In Porsche Crash Case

Pune city police on Friday filed a more than 900-page charge sheet in the 'Pune Porsche crash' case, officials said. A senior police official said that the charge sheet has been submitted before the Pune district court. A case was registered by the Pune crime branch unit after the accident against the parents of the accused minor and doctors of Sassoon Hospital, including two others. They were booked for allegedly conspiring to tamper with evidence and manipulating the blood sample. The case pertains to the May 19 incident. A Porsche car, allegedly driven by a minor in an inebriated condition, hit two IT professionals, killing them in the Kalyani Nagar area of Pune. There was a nationwide uproar after the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) granted bail to the accused on very lenient terms, inclu...

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Tata Solar, ReNew, Avaada Electro Ask Government For Visas For Chinese Professionals

Indian solar module manufacturers such as Tata Power Solar, ReNew Photovoltaic and Avaada Electro have approached the government to get visa applications for Chinese engineers and technicians cleared as they scale up operations to meet the country's ambitious renewable energy targets, sources said. The three firms have since January sought government support to get 'business visas' for 36 Chinese professionals to aid their solar module manufacturing, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Tata Power Solar Ltd sought clearance for 20 visa applications filed by Chinese engineers in 2024, ReNew Power requested visas for nine Chinese engineers, and Avaada Electro submitted applications for seven professionals crucial to their ongoing projects across the country, they said. The t...

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How Can Fuel Prices Come Down? What Nirmala Sitharaman Told NDTV

Petrol and diesel could be taxed under GST (Goods and Services Tax) rather than VAT (Value Added Tax) if state governments agree to the proposal and fix a suitable rate, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV Profit Friday. "If they fix the rate and all come together... and decide that GST will include petroleum products, then we can implement it immediately," Ms Sitharaman said.  Such a move could see a potential drop in prices as it will mean these are taxed just once rather than having multiple levies - i.e., not just on cost of production but also the centre's excise. At present, petrol and diesel prices vary from state to state because each has a different tax. The centre's excise duty is levied on top of this, meaning the end consumer pays tax twice over - once to the state go...

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Paris Olympics: India’s full Day 1 schedule | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: On the first day of the Paris Olympics, Saturday, rower Balraj Panwar and the shooters will lead off India's participation. Additionally, the Indian men's hockey team will begin their campaign against New Zealand. The day will also feature matches in badminton, tennis, and table tennis.Following is India's Day 1 schedule at the Paris Olympics on Saturday (All timings in IST):Rowing12:30 PM: Balraj Panwar in Men's single scullsShooting12:30 PM: Sandeep Singh/Elavenil Valarivan, Arjun Babuta/Ramita Jindal in 10m air rifle mixed team qualification2 PM: Arjun Singh Cheema and Sarabjot Singh in 10m air pistol men's qualification2PM: 10m air rifle mixed team final (Subject to qualification)Tennis3:30 PM: Rohan Bopnna/N Sriram Balaji vs Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Fabien Reboul (Fran...

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SEBI Bans Vijay Mallya From Trading In India’s Securities Market

SEBI on Friday barred business tycoon Vijay Mallya from trading in the country's securities market and from associating with any listed company for three years. The Indian government has been trying to extradite Vijay Mallya, 68, who lives in Britain, to face charges of fraud resulting from the collapse of his defunct company Kingfisher Airlines. Vijay Mallya, who also co-owned the Formula One motor racing team Force India until 2019, has denied all wrongdoing. The Securities and Exchange Board of India said on Friday that the tycoon's "existing holding of securities including the holding of units of mutual funds... shall remain frozen". Vijay Mallya owns an 8.1% stake in Kingfisher beer-maker United Breweries, per exchange data, and is the company's chairman. He also owns a 0.01% stake in...

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‘The same train will go ahead’: Suryakumar Yadav ahead of first T20I against Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav, who has recently been named as the captain of the Indian T20I team, made a statement on Friday. He emphasized that the team will maintain the aggressive style of play that was a signature of the previous captain, Rohit Sharma's tenure.India adopted a revolutionary attacking approach starting from the ODI World Cup held in their home country last year, under Rohit's leadership.This aggressive brand of cricket continued to be the team's hallmark even after the World Cup victory in the Americas, where Rohit bid farewell to T20I cricket.“The same train will go ahead; only the engine has changed and the bogies remain unchanged,” PTI quoted Suryakumar as saying on the eve of the first of the three T20Is against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.“Nothing changes; the brand of...

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Watch: Ahom Dynasty’s Mound-Burial System Now In UNESCO World Heritage List

The mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam -- 'Moidams' -- was on Friday included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, making it the first cultural property from the Northeast to get the coveted tag. The decision was taken during the ongoing 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) being held in India. 'Moidams' was submitted as India's nomination for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2023-24. In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was a matter of "immense joy and pride" for India that 'Moidams' had made it to the WHC list "The Moidams at Charaideo showcase the glorious Ahom culture, which places utmost reverence to ancestors. I hope more people learn about the great Ahom rule and culture. Glad that the Moidams join the #WorldHeritage ...

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Venkatesh Iyer joins Lancashire for One-Day Cup and County Championship | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Venkatesh Iyer, the versatile Indian cricketer, has secured a contract with Lancashire, a prominent English county club. He will participate in the One-Day Cup tournament and feature in two matches of the County Championship.Iyer's first appearance for Lancashire is slated for July 28, when they face Kent. His selection was influenced by Phil Salt, his teammate at Kolkata Knight Riders during the successful IPL campaign earlier this year.Salt recommended Iyer to the club following his impressive performances, which included half-centuries against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the qualifying round and the final.The stint with Lancashire will span five weeks for Iyer. He is scheduled to return to India prior to the commencement of the Duleep Trophy on September 5, which marks the begi...

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‘Hardik Pandya is as skilled as Ben Stokes, but…’: Former New Zealand all-rounder | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya possesses abilities that are on par with England's top all-rounder and skipper Ben Stokes, according to former New Zealand player Scott Styris. However, Styris believes that the talented Indian cricketer must demonstrate greater consistency in his performances.The Indian selectors opted for Suryakumar Yadav to lead the T20I team against Sri Lanka instead of Pandya.Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained the decision, stating that he "wanted someone who was likely to be available more often." "This champion all-rounder (Pandya) has got as many skills as anyone. He's probably in a similar ability-zone as someone like Ben Stokes. He's got much more talent than that (his recent performances)," Styris told PTI Videos in an interview.Styris had no doubt about Pandya's t...

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An Ulajh Update: Gladiator Stunt Director Nick Powell Joins Janhvi Kapoor’s Film

Janhvi Kapoor's upcoming espionage thriller, Ulajh, is set to hit theatres on August 2, 2024. The film delves into the high-stakes world of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers and diplomats. The trailer has already caught everyone's attention, showcasing Janhvi Kapoor in some thrilling action sequences. The action scenes in Ulajh are choreographed by veteran stunt director Nick Powell, known for his work on acclaimed international films like The Bourne Identity, Gladiator, and The Last Samurai. Recently, Janhvi Kapoor opened up about the intense preparation for the film and said, "People often misunderstand the role of IFS officers, they think it's similar to other positions where hard combat training is required. IFS officer training is more focused on diplomacy, maintaining internation...

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“No Discussion Yet On FDI From China”: Nirmala Sitharaman Budget Exclusive

Days after the first budget of Modi 3.0 was unveiled, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks to NDTV's Editor-In Chief Sanjay Pugalia. The Union Budget 2024-25 rewarded key NDA allies, relieved taxpayers under the new regime and focused on creating job opportunities for youngsters. In a big announcement for working professionals, Ms Sitharaman had said that the Centre will give one-month's salary to those joining their first job. No Changes were made to the old tax regime, which a large section of professionals opt for. Budget 2024 also proposed to raise the limit of exemption of capital gains on some financial assets to ₹ 1.25 lakh per year.  Here the key highlights from the interview:  *Each budget is a challenge for its contents but equally it is a challenge to craft the language of...

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“This Budget Offers Comprehensive Package For Youth”: Finance Minister

Nirmala Sitharaman presented her seventh consecutive Union Budget earlier this week, a new record. Today, the Finance Minister, in an exclusive interview to NDTV's Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia, answers the questions that have been making the headlines since the budget was unveiled and more.  Nirmala Sitharaman presented her seventh consecutive Union Budget earlier this week, a new record. Today, the Finance Minister, in an exclusive interview to NDTV's Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia, answers the questions that have been making the headlines since the budget was unveiled and more.    

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“This Budget Offers Comprehensive Package For Youth”: Finance Minister’s Top Quotes

Nirmala Sitharaman presented her seventh consecutive Union Budget earlier this week, a new record. Today, the Finance Minister, in an exclusive interview to NDTV's Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia, answers the questions that have been making the headlines since the budget was unveiled and more.  Here are the top quotes from the interview:  * This budget offers a comprehensive package for youth development * Our intent is to indicate a soft-touch regulatory approach * To reduce debt, burrowing is not a great way. Even if you are borrowing, increase assets. Debt should be reduced without affecting the growth * States are receiving allocations as they have in the past. No state is being left behind   Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 7th Union Budget earlier this week, a new record. Today, the F...

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“Debt Must Be Reduced Without Affecting Growth”: Nirmala Sitharaman To NDTV

For a growing economy to meet its needs and aspirations, borrowing is a must, but the focus of the finance ministry under her is to ensure that debt is reduced without affecting growth, Nirmala Sitharaman has told NDTV.   For a growing economy to meet its needs and aspirations, borrowing is a must, but the focus of the finance ministry under her is to ensure that debt is reduced without affecting growth, Nirmala Sitharaman has told NDTV.    

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From war zone to dance floor! Afghan B-girl competes at Paris Olympics after fleeing Taliban | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Manizha Talash, a 21-year-old Afghan break-dancer, embodies the spirit of human resilience that the Olympics celebrate. In 2021, she fled Afghanistan after the Taliban's takeover, crossing the border into Pakistan before finding refuge in Spain the following year.Despite the challenges she faced, Talash never gave up on her passion for break-dancing, which she discovered as a teenager in Kabul while scrolling through social media.Little did she know that this hobby, pursued in her troubled homeland, would lead her to the world's biggest sporting event.Talash's life took a remarkable turn when the International Olympics Committee (IOC) included her in its refugee squad for the Paris Games.She recalls the days when she trained with boys in a discreet break-dancing club in Kabul...

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Government To Buy All Masur, Urad And Tur Dal Produced By Farmers: Minister

The government will procure the entire production of tur, urad, and masur dal from farmers, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha today. Through e-Samridhi platform, on which farmers have to get themselves registered, the government will make the procurement, he said. "The government will procure all tur, urad and masur dal produced by farmers," Chauhan said, while replying to a supplementary question in the Rajya Sabha. The minister further said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government had the highest purchase under MSP from farmers. Referring to data of the previous UPA government, Chauhan said between 2003-2004 and 2013-14, only 45 crore metric tonnes were purchased under the Minimum Support Price (MSP). While the present NDA governme...

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Bengaluru Woman Spends Over Rs 16,000 Per Month On Uber: ”More Than Half Of My Rent”

Bengaluru is infamous for its traffic and hours-long traffic jams. People on social media keep sharing about the traffic nightmare and low availability of public transport. Due to this, many people in the city take private cabs and are dependent on cab aggregators like Ola and Uber. Recently, a woman in Bengaluru shared how her Uber bills exceeded half of her monthly rent. In a post on X, a user named Vanshita explained that she utilized a feature from the CRED app to track and calculate her transportation costs. To her surprise, she had spent more than Rs 16,000 on 74 Uber trips between July 1 and 25. ''I can't believe my Uber expenses are more than half the amount I pay as rent in Bengaluru. For me, this has got to be the most useful feature by CRED to date!'' the woman wrote while shari...

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