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Jhansi man fined for not wearing helmet while driving Audi
Bahadur Singh Parihar, president of a truckers’ union in Jhansi, fined Rs 1,000 by traffic police for not wearing a helmet while driving his Audi car. He visited the RTO office to address the clerical error and was advised to wait until after the Lok Sabha elections.
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SC directs Centre to deport 17 foreigners languishing in Assam detention centre
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Union of India to deport 17 foreigners languishing in a Assam detention centre, noting there is no offence registered against them. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan noted a report submitted by the State Legal Services Authority which stated that there are 17 declared foreigners detained in the detention centre in Assam. "We are of the view that Union of India must take immediate steps for deporting these 17 foreigners as there is no offence registered against them," the bench said.
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Indians travelling like never before; top int'l destinations this summer
Indians are exploring key markets with a surge in visits to Japan, Vietnam, and the US. Top summer holiday destinations include Amsterdam, Singapore, and London. The Mastercard report shows a growth in Indian travel due to a growing middle class and expanded route capacity.
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After Ram temple, we will now build Sita temple: Amit Shah
Hitting out at the INDIA alliance for not announcing its PM candidate, home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said "the country needs a strong PM, not one on yearly-basis". The home minister was addressing an election rally in Bihar's Madhubani. The home minister also hit out at the alliance leaders for its recent remarks on Pakistan.
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How woman lost Rs 54 lakh in work from home scam in flat 4 days
A pregnant woman in Navi Mumbai was scammed of over Rs 54 lakh in an online fraud case, highlighting the risks of work-from-home scams. Cautionary tips include researching opportunities, avoiding upfront payments, and being wary of social media offers.
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'I hope he...': Michael Hussey on MS Dhoni's retirement call
Michael Hussey hopes Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues batting well for Chennai Super Kings after resigning as captain for the 2024 season, handing over to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Dhoni, who led the team to multiple IPL titles, is managing workload post-knee surgery. He surprised by not attending captains' meeting, indicating Gaikwad as the new captain.
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'Don't trust Mamata': Adhir on 'outside support' remark
Talking about Mamata Banerjee's "outside support" to the INDIA alliance, Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary said, "I don't trust her (Mamata). She left the alliance and ran away. She can also go towards the BJP if the results are favourable to them ... Everyone has seen that she was the one who broke the alliance."
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90 hospitalized after consuming food at temple feast in Maha
At least 90 individuals hospitalized after consuming food at a temple feast in Nanded district, Maharashtra due to suspected food poisoning. The incident took place in Naigaon with devotees given 'ambil' and 'khir'. All individuals are in stable condition.
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Rakhi Sawant's lawyer quashes ex-husband Adil Khan claims
Rakhi Sawant hospitalized for health issues like fibrosis and heart problems. Falguni disputes Adil's claims about court hearing, mentions upcoming surgery. Adil accused of seeking publicity, was in jail during Rakhi's tests. Legal steps to be taken following Supreme Court directions.
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Loan interest rates: SBI, HDFC Bank, BoB, PNB in May 2024
Banks adjust MCLR monthly based on factors like repo rate. Latest MCLR rates from top 7 banks in May 2024 highlighted. Banks cannot lend below MCLR except in specific cases. Rates effective from specific dates. Consumer loans linked to 1-year MCLR. Yes Bank and Canara Bank rates effective from specific dates. IDBI Bank and SBI rates also provided.
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GST AAR: Acting as a marketing/ recruiting to int univ can qualify as exports
Telangana AAR clarifies CIAV's services to foreign universities as non-GST exports if payments are in foreign exchange. Independent contractor status and foreign universities' locations outside India support the exempt classification.
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Watch: Ishan Kishan tests wrestling skills against Tim David
The Mumbai Indians camp shares a funny video of Ishan Kishan challenging the giant David. Ishan charges at David's legs in a playful manner. MI, the five-time champions, have one league match left against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024.
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ED can't arrest after special court takes cognizance of PMLA complaint: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the Enforcement Directorate cannot arrest an accused person after the special court has taken cognizance of the complaint. A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan also made it clear that if ED requires custody, then the probe agency can move the application before the concerned court and thereafter, the court can only grant custody once satisfied with the reasons that custodial interrogation is required.
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Delhi woman loses over Rs 23 lakh in share market fraud
A 32-year-old woman from Delhi lost Rs 23.5 lakh to a ‘fake’ investment website in a cyber fraud incident. The victim's case unfolded a detailed investigation by Deputy Commissioner of Police Joy Tirkey, uncovering the recovery of funds from multiple bank accounts and the modus operandi of the accused.
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Two killed, three injured as BMW rams e-rickshaw in Noida
Two people died and three others were injured in Noida after a speeding BMW X4 rammed into an e-rickshaw. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Mustafa and Rashmi, while the injured included Rajendra, Pawan, and Suraj, who are undergoing treatment. Two individuals, Tushar and Adi, were arrested, and one, Aman Sisodia, fled the scene.
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Bengaluru, Hyderabad lead used car sales in India
Spinny reports growth in used car sales for Jan-April CY2024, with a surge in first-time buyers opting for popular brands and models. Compact SUVs, hatchbacks, and luxury cars show demand, with specific preferences in colors. Top cities for sales highlighted, along with transmission trends. Follow TOI Auto for updates.
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Kejriwal refrains from commenting on Swati Maliwal assault case
Delhi CM Kejriwal silent on Swati Maliwal assault, passing mic to party colleague Singh at press conference. AAP MP questions PM Modi's silence on various issues. Maliwal allegedly assaulted by Kejriwal's assistant. BJP protests over safety issue.
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TCS, HFCL & Tejas make 'Chinese complaint' to govt against Cisco...
Indian telecom companies and VoICE group push for govt action against Chinese imports, advocating self-reliance in the sector with stricter controls on traders and measures to blacklist shell companies.
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