The Income Tax department had raided several locations linked to Ajit Pawar and his family on October 7, 2021.
At the time ... Show more
Day after returning as deputy CM, Ajit Pawar cleared of Benami charges, seized properties released
Day after returning as deputy CM, Ajit Pawar cleared of Benami charges, seized properties released
Quick Glance: Ajit Pawar Cleared of Benami Property Charges
- Ajit Pawar received relief as the Income Tax department returned properties worth over Rs 1,000 crore that were seized in 2021.
- The tribunal dismissed allegations against him and his family regarding benami properties, citing insufficient evidence.
- The seized assets included a sugar factory in Satara, a flat in Delhi, and a resort in Goa, none of which were registered in Ajit Pawar's name.
- Pawar's lawyer asserted that all transactions were legitimate and conducted through legal financial channels.
The deep state had a clear objective to “destabilise India by targeting Prime Minister Modi”, the BJP alleged.
Read more: BJP alleges US government, ‘deep state’ targeting India
#Syria | Armed opposition forces captured the capital city of Damascus on Sunday and stormed the presidential palace.
Opposition groups claimed that Assad had ... Show more
Syria: Bashar al-Assad regime overthrown, claim rebel forces
Syria: Bashar al-Assad regime overthrown, claim rebel forces
Quick Glance: Global Reactions to Bashar al-Assad's Downfall
- Syrian opposition fighters declared the country 'liberated' following President Bashar al-Assad's flight from Damascus.
- International responses emphasize the need for stability and an inclusive political process in Syria.
- Countries such as Germany and the US view the regime change positively, while Israel expresses concern over extremist groups gaining power.
- Turkey and the UAE caution against the exploitation of political vacuums and stress the importance of preventing terrorist organizations.
The complaint alleged that on July 5, 1997, Naran Jadhav – one of 22 persons accused in a 1994 arms recovery case – was taken from Sabarmati Central Jail to ... Show more
Former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt acquitted in 1997 custodial torture case
Former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt acquitted in 1997 custodial torture case
Quick Glance: Sanjiv Bhatt Acquitted in 1997 Torture Case
- A court in Porbandar, Gujarat, acquitted former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a 1997 custodial torture case.
- The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate noted that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Bhatt faced allegations of torturing Naran Jadhav to extract a confession, but the complaint led to no conviction.
- Currently, Bhatt is serving a life sentence for other charges, including a custodial death and drug planting.
“If given the opportunity, I would ensure its smooth functioning. I don't want to go outside West Bengal, but I can run it from here,” #MamataBanerjee said ... Show more
Mamata Banerjee indicates she is willing to lead Opposition INDIA bloc
Mamata Banerjee indicates she is willing to lead Opposition INDIA bloc
India has never been for de-dollarisation, says foreign minister S JaishankarIndia has never been for de-dollarisation, says foreign minister S Jaishankar Last week, United States President-elect Donald Trump threatened 100% ... Show more
Quick Glance: Trump warns BRICS against creating new currency
- Donald Trump warned BRICS countries against attempts to develop an alternative currency to the US dollar, threatening heavy tariffs.
- His comments reflect the growing efforts by Russia and China to decrease dollar reliance, especially following US sanctions.
- Despite discussions within BRICS about a new currency, significant structural challenges make rapid implementation unlikely.
- The US dollar remains the dominant currency in the global financial system, holding an 88 percent share in international foreign exchange transactions.
‘Each time I work on a novel, I endure the questions, I live inside them’: Han Kang’s Nobel lecture
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Opinion | Across the world, there appears to be a swing towards citizens voting right-wing, authoritarian politicians into power ... Show more
In the supermarket of democracy, choice is an illusion and electoral politics is a dead end
In the supermarket of democracy, choice is an illusion and electoral politics is a dead end
"The author is in complete control of his creation but as a reader, you can dip in and out of consciousness as you follow the Buendía family through seven ... Show more
Sunday book pick: ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ is a novel you dream, not read
Sunday book pick: ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ is a novel you dream, not read
|~0~| | In response to a question about videos showing police personnel firing during the protest, the superintendent of police said: “A police person can be ... Show more
UP: Police had fired ‘warning shots’, says official two weeks after four killed in Sambhal violence
UP: Police had fired ‘warning shots’, says official two weeks after four killed in Sambhal violence
‘Sugar, Smoke, Song’: Assamese writer Reema Rajbanshi addresses discrimination in India and US
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The Mumbai Police had received an anonymous call threatening to kill Modi on November 27 as well.
Read more: Mumbai Police receives message warning of alleged plot to kill PM Modi
In today’s concrete jungle, architect Christopher Benninger’s (1942-2024) human-centric work shines
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Daily Brief: What does ending tax exemptions for Christian clergy mean for Hindu Undivided Family benefits, and more
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Eco India: How Gurugram's residents are ensuring compliance for managing its mounting waste
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At Raj Kapoor centenary event, a celebration of his rich cinematic legacy and his famous family
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‘Still Lives’: Reshma Ruia’s novel shows how the loss of home sometimes leads to a loss of self
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Assam: Hotels in Barak Valley announce ban on Bangladeshi guests: ‘The situation of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh is concerning ...
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Samajwadi Party to quit MVA over Thackeray Sena’s stand on Babri mosque demolition
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Quick Glance: Samajwadi Party Exits Maha Vikas Aghadi Alliance
- The Samajwadi Party has decided to exit the Maha Vikas Aghadi due to the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s stance on the Babri mosque demolition.
- Maharashtra SP President Abu Asim Azmi announced that the SP, with two MLAs, will request separate accommodations in the legislature.
- Azmi criticized the lack of coordination in seat sharing and campaigning within the MVA, stating that the SP was often excluded from meetings.
- The SP expressed outrage over a social media post praising the Babri mosque demolition, claiming it undermines unity and respect among communities.
“The children are in depression after the incident but they don’t share anything to us,” an unidentified family member of the 13-year-old boy told the ... Show more
Madhya Pradesh: Three Muslim boys assaulted, forced to say ‘Jai Shri Ram’
Madhya Pradesh: Three Muslim boys assaulted, forced to say ‘Jai Shri Ram’
Birthright citizenship: The long history of who gets to be an American: Courts have continued to uphold the centuries-long assertion of birthright citizenship ...
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The Week’s Bhanu Prakash Chandra wins IPI award, Scroll reporters honoured for Manipur coverage
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How big tobacco builds appeal for e-cigarettes and vaping : Contrived mission statements about improving health and consumer choice distract from the serious ...
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‘Leave at the earliest’, India tells citizens in Syria: The advisory by the Ministry of External Affairs came after a resurgence in fighting in the country’s ...
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Representing Gaza: Artists are using social media-based comics as resources and resistance
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UK crown strips two British Indians of honours : Reports claimed that the action was taken for their comments about Khalistan separatists and Islam ...
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In the latest episode of The State of the Nation, Harsh Mander discusses the aftermath of the #BabriMasjidDemolition with retired Justice Anjana Prakash, author Zafar ul Islam ... Show more
Video: Mandir, masjid and the Constitution
Video: Mandir, masjid and the Constitution
Farmers protesting at the Shambhu border suspended their “Delhi Chalo” march on Friday after several of them were injured by Haryana Police’s firing of teargas ... Show more
Firing teargas at farmers condemnable, Centre must heed to their demands: Rahul Gandhi
Firing teargas at farmers condemnable, Centre must heed to their demands: Rahul Gandhi
Quick Glance: Rahul Gandhi Condemns Police Violence Against Farmers
- Rahul Gandhi criticized police violence against farmers at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana.
- He stated that farmers aimed to present their demands in Delhi and condemned the use of tear gas against them.
- Gandhi highlighted the alarming rate of farmer suicides and recalled the martyrdom of over 700 farmers from the previous movement.
- Farmers temporarily suspended their 'Delhi Chalo' march but continue to demand legal guarantees for minimum prices and implementation of the MS Swaminathan Commission's recommendations.
Eco India, Episode 277: Fighting pollution: How can we make a real difference?: Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner ...
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Several such disputes of similar nature have come to the fore in recent weeks. Jaunpur mosque moves HC against local court order allowing suit claiming it was ancient Hindu temple On November 24, violence broke out in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal after a ... Show more
‘Interesting to see how many people have suffered from the brunt of storytelling’: Amit Chaudhuri
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‘Brain rot’: Oxford’s word of the year echoes digital woes of an online generation
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How Dutch-ruled Jaffna became a major economic hub in South Asia: In the 17th century, the Dutch East India Company placed Jaffna at the centre of a trade zone ...
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Daily Brief: How cross-border tensions are taking a toll on Bangladeshi patients and Indian hospitals, and more
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The time taken by processing authorities was almost twice that prescribed in the Van Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan Rules, 2023, the Union government said.
Global nonfiction: Six new nonfiction titles that examine cultural shifts over the years
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The protestors are calling for the Centre to guarantee a #MSP for their farm produce, among other demands.Farmers suspend ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest march till Sunday, some injured in police action A group of 101 farmers were to begin their ... Show more
Quick Glance: Farmers' Protest: March to Delhi Halted
- Farmers from Punjab suspended their 'Delhi Chalo' march on December 6 due to police using tear gas to block their advance.
- At least six farmers were injured, prompting leader Sarwan Pandher to call for talks with police regarding the situation.
- The farmers are demanding higher compensation and residential plots for their acquired land, as security measures were heightened in the area.
- Politicians from various parties are supporting farmers' demands and criticizing the government for failing to fulfill its promises.
The BJP had submitted petitions to the poll panel seeking the deletion of voters’ names in Shahdara, Janakpuri, Laxmi Nagar and RK Puram, among other areas ... Show more
BJP seeking to delete AAP voters from Delhi electoral rolls, claims Arvind Kejriwal
BJP seeking to delete AAP voters from Delhi electoral rolls, claims Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi HC asks Centre to respond to Subramanian Swamy’s plea about Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship
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Covid-19 lockdowns may have sped up age-related effects on the brain : The socially restrictive measures appear to have had a substantial negative effect on the ...
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Manipur to Chittagong Hills to Myanmar: Why unrest is festering across South Asia’s borderlands
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Actor Allu Arjun booked after woman dies in stampede at ‘Pushpa 2’ premiere: The theatre management failed to give prior information that the actor and his team ...
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Quick Glance: Tragic Incident at Pushpa 2 Premiere in Hyderabad
- A 39-year-old woman died and her nine-year-old son was critically injured during a stampede at the premiere of Pushpa 2 in Hyderabad.
- The victim, M Revathi, attended the screening with her family when a rush occurred as actor Allu Arjun arrived.
- The theatre gates collapsed under crowd pressure, prompting police intervention to control the chaos.
- Authorities have initiated a criminal case against the theatre management for failing to ensure crowd control measures.
Quick Glance: Assam Implements Beef Ban in Public Spaces
- The Assam government has instituted a ban on serving and consuming beef in restaurants, hotels, and public areas.
- This decision was made during a cabinet meeting aimed at amending existing beef consumption laws.
- The law will now prohibit beef consumption in public places throughout Assam.
- Plans were also announced to expand the road from Guwahati airport and to hold a cabinet expansion on December 7.
Quick Glance: Rajya Sabha Controversy Over Currency Notes Linked to Singhvi
- A controversy arose in the Rajya Sabha when Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced that a wad of Rs 500 notes was found at seat 222, assigned to Abhishek Manu Singhvi.
- Dhankhar emphasized the necessity of an investigation, as the cash was discovered during a routine security check, raising concerns about the economic situation.
- Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge insisted that Singhvi's name should not be mentioned before the investigation's conclusion.
- Minister Kiren Rijiju and Leader of the House J P Nadda supported the investigation, highlighting the inappropriateness of carrying cash in Parliament.
Gyanvapi mosque managing committee moves SC against pleas challenging Places of Worship Act
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Supreme Court grants bail to 8 convicts in 1987 Hashimpura massacre case: The bench passed the order after noting that the men had been in jail since 2018 ...
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#Manipur | Post-mortem reports of those killed showed they had been “shot from the back, proving that they were not engaged in a gunfight with security forces ... Show more
Manipur: Kuki group demands judicial probe into killings of 10 ‘village volunteers’
Manipur: Kuki group demands judicial probe into killings of 10 ‘village volunteers’
The police said that when #AlluArjun came to the theatre, his personal security team and the crowd tried to enter the premises with him ... Show more
Actor Allu Arjun booked after woman dies in stampede at ‘Pushpa 2’ premiere
Actor Allu Arjun booked after woman dies in stampede at ‘Pushpa 2’ premiere
Translated Hindi fiction: An excerpt from ‘Neel Chhavi’, by Mahasweta Devi: When modernity and traditions clash in our everyday lives.
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Replug | The consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22 was a culmination of efforts of these men, who were part of a frenzied mob that tore down ... Show more
‘I kept smashing the dome’: Four kar sevaks recall Babri demolition, ahead of Ram temple opening
‘I kept smashing the dome’: Four kar sevaks recall Babri demolition, ahead of Ram temple opening
#FarmersProtest | A group of 101 farmers were to begin their foot march to Delhi at 1 pm on Friday from their protest site at Shambhu area on the inter-state border of ... Show more
Mobile internet suspended in parts of Haryana’s Ambala amid farmers’ protest march to Delhi
Mobile internet suspended in parts of Haryana’s Ambala amid farmers’ protest march to Delhi
Firefighters, the heroes we need and deserve, are the subject of a new film on streaming
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‘I remember your wrinkled hands’: A daughter writes to her father to come to terms with his death
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Readers’ comments: Timely, much-needed article on why rigid naming format must change
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Video: Mandir, masjid and the Constitution: A special discussion to mark the 32nd anniversary of the demolition of the Babri masjid.
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Delhi: Former Congress MLA Surendra Pal Singh Bittu joins Aam Aadmi Party: This came on the day that Dilip Pandey, the incumbent MLA from Bittu’s former ...
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Quick Glance: Criticism of Slanderous Accusations Against Rahul Gandhi
- Congress MP Manickam Tagore called for action against BJP's Sambit Patra for allegedly slandering Rahul Gandhi.
- Patra labeled Gandhi a 'traitor' and claimed he was colluding with George Soros to destabilize India.
- Tagore emphasized that such behavior damages the reputation of Parliament and undermines the dignity of constitutional offices.
- Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate dismissed the allegations, asserting that Gandhi had exposed wrongdoing by Prime Minister Modi and Gautam Adani.
‘Dear Adam, this night is for us’: Five poems from Pallavi Padma-Uday’s new book of poetry
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Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra chief minister: Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party’s Ajit Pawar were sworn-in as deputy ...
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Quick Glance: Fadnavis Sworn In as Maharashtra CM for Third Term
- Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as Maharashtra's 21st Chief Minister during a high-profile ceremony.
- Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar took their oaths as Deputy Chief Ministers, with Shinde initially reluctant about his role.
- The event, attended by Prime Minister Modi and other prominent leaders, signified a crucial development in Maharashtra's political scene.
- Fadnavis' return to office follows the BJP's strong performance in the elections, securing 132 of the 288 assembly seats.
Bangladesh’s inability to stop attacks on minorities bodes ill for stability at home and in region
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Daily Brief: Why the demand to roll back J&K reservation policy has Omar Abdullah government in a bind, and more
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‘Agni’ review: A red-hot tribute to the bravery of firefighters: Rahul Dholakia’s Hindi movie stars Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, Jitendra Joshi ...
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How the Covid-19 pandemic, a TV show, and a cat bot boosted the popularity of online chess
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‘Outhouse’ trailer: Sharmila Tagore and Mohan Agashe star in a film about a missing dog
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SC allows anti-pollution measures under GRAP stage 4 to be relaxed to stage 2 in Delhi
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