West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a new “detect-delete-deport” policy targeting illegal immigrants, including Bangladeshis and Rohingyas. KOLKATA: “Jaldi jaldi bhago nahi toh jo karna hai sarkar karega.” With this blunt warning, West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari has made it clear that his government won’t be walking back on its stance of...
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‘Racist provision’: Shashi Tharoor recalls being ‘thrown out’ of Mumbai’s Breach Candy Club
Shashi Tharoor (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has recalled being thrown out of Mumbai’s elite Breach Candy Club in the 1960s, as the controversy surrounding the proposed takeover of Delhi’s colonial-era Delhi Gymkhana Club by the Centre reignited debate over colonial hangovers, elitism and exclusionary practices in India’s old clubs.The row comes amid...
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MiraOne founder explains why one-size-fits-all healthcare is fading
The health sector today is rapidly moving towards finding improved ways of offering personalization and preventive care. In this day and age, MiraOne has been introduced to bridge the gap between data and actionable wellness. It is a comprehensive blood test that gives a new and better perspective of understanding the body by combining blood...
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Air India Delhi-San Francisco flight returns after 8+ hours in air due to technical snag
NEW DELHI: Air India flight bound for San Francisco returned to Delhi on Wednesday morning after remaining airborne for more than eight hours due to a technical issue, the airline said.Flight AI173, operated by a Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, was carrying around 230 passengers when it was forced to turn back to the national capital...
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Should you avoid cruises after recent hantavirus concerns? Experts answer
After the recent hantavirus concerns, should people avoid cruises altogether? This is what we asked experts who assured that there is “no reason for panic or for people to avoid cruise travel completely”. “Hantavirus infections are relatively uncommon and are primarily linked to exposure to infected rodents, their droppings, urine, or contaminated environments. Cruise ships...
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HDFC Bank shares drop 2% on reports of probe regarding Rs 45 cr interest payments
HDFC Bank (file photo) HDFC Bank share price today: Shares of HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, dropped as much as 2% on Wednesday after a newspaper report alleged that the bank had made improper payments to a state government agency in an effort to attract deposits.At 1:38 PM, shares of HDFC Bank were...
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Byju’s crisis explained: What went wrong & how India’s edtech giant spiralled into legal turmoil
Byju Raveendran NEW DELHI: Edtech giant Byju’s has plunged deeper into crisis after founder Byju Raveendran was sentenced to six months in prison by a Singapore court in a contempt case linked to alleged non-compliance with court orders regarding disclosure of assets and ownership records.The ruling marks the latest setback for the entrepreneur, who is...
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Patidar ahead of Iyer? R Ashwin’s big endorsement for RCB skipper
R Ashwin’s big endorsement for RCB skipper Rajat Patidar (Image: X) Rajat Patidar produced one of the finest knocks of his IPL career in Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans. The RCB skipper smashed a sensational unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls, powering his side to 254/5 — the highest total in IPL playoff history. Former...
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‘SIR breathes life into Constitution’: Supreme Court upholds EC’s roll revision exercise — top quotes
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Wednesday upheld the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to carry out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, ruling that the exercise fell within the constitutional and statutory authority of the poll body and was intended to safeguard the integrity of the electoral system.A Bench comprising Chief Justice...
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Randhir Singh, India’s first Asiad shooting gold medallist, passes away at 79
Randhir Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran sports administrator and former shooter Randhir Singh passed away on Wednesday at the age of 79 after battling age-related health issues. He had been hospitalised for several days before breathing his last at his residence.Singh was one of India’s most respected names in both sports and sports administration....
