Delhi court issues notice to ED on CM Kejriwal’s pleas for bail in excise policy case

Delhi court issues notice to ED on CM Kejriwal’s pleas for bail in excise policy case

New Delhi, May 30 - A court here on Thursday issued notice to ED seeking its response on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s regular bail plea in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.

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Children most vulnerable to thirdhand smoke: Experts

Children most vulnerable to thirdhand smoke: Experts

New Delhi, May 30 - Children are most vulnerable to third-hand smoke pollutants that settle indoors when tobacco is smoked, said health experts on Thursday, ahead of World No Tobacco Day.

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Neha Sharma says she would choose Anupam Kher as her onscreen father anytime

Neha Sharma says she would choose Anupam Kher as her onscreen father anytime

Mumbai, May 30 - Neha Sharma has expressed her admiration for veteran actor Anupam Kher, sharing that if she had the chance to choose an onscreen father, he would undoubtedly be her first choice.

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Minister admits NCP MLA rooted for reinstating tainted doctor as Sassoon Hospital MS

Minister admits NCP MLA rooted for reinstating tainted doctor as Sassoon Hospital MS

Pune, May 30 - Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif has admitted that a ruling MahaYuti ally Nationalist Congress Party had recommended the reinstatement of the tainted medico, Ajay Taware – now arrested and suspended – to the coveted post of Medical Superintendent

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Sustainable Shubhangi uses bamboo toothbrushes, lamps made from reused glass bottles

Sustainable Shubhangi uses bamboo toothbrushes, lamps made from reused glass bottles

Mumbai, May 30 - Ahead of World Environment Day, Shubhangi Atre spoke about the importance of upcycling, sharing how she has integrated sustainability into every aspect of her life, from using bamboo toothbrushes to creating teddy bears from old clothes.

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Monsoon arrives simultaneously in Kerala, northeastern states

Monsoon arrives simultaneously in Kerala, northeastern states

New Delhi, May 30 - The southwest monsoon has arrived simultaneously in Kerala and the northeastern states on Thursday, two days ahead of its expected date of June 1.

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Rajkot fire tragedy: Failure on multiple fronts, finds SIT

Rajkot fire tragedy: Failure on multiple fronts, finds SIT

Rajkot, May 30 - The Special Investigation Team's report on the Rajkot fire incident in Gujarat has highlighted several loopholes and identified key issues related to the police, fire department, municipality, and road-building authorities, said sources on Thursday.

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How 2 days with Jacques Dallaire helped Watson conquer short ball fear

How 2 days with Jacques Dallaire helped Watson conquer short ball fear

New Delhi, May 30 - Shane Watson had a glittering career of nearly two decades as a premier all-rounder in white-ball cricket, at the international and franchise levels.

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Outlook for Indian economy bright, 7 pc growth likely in 2024-25: RBI

Outlook for Indian economy bright, 7 pc growth likely in 2024-25: RBI

Mumbai, May 30 - The outlook for the Indian economy remains bright with the GDP growth likely to be at a robust 7 per cent in 2024-25, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its annual report released on Thursday.

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Industry veteran Sharat Sinha appointed as CEO of Airtel Business

Industry veteran Sharat Sinha appointed as CEO of Airtel Business

New Delhi, May 30 - Telecom service provider Bharti Airtel, on Thursday, appointed Sharat Sinha as CEO of Airtel Business, with effect from June 3.

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Ahead of PM Modi’s Kanyakumari trip, his 33-year-old picture from Rock Memorial surfaces

Ahead of PM Modi’s Kanyakumari trip, his 33-year-old picture from Rock Memorial surfaces

New Delhi, May 30 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to mark the end of a hectic poll campaign and head to Kanyakumari on Thursday, for a two-day meditation at the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial.

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Agnibaan rocket launch a momentous occasion for India’s space sector: PM Modi

Agnibaan rocket launch a momentous occasion for India’s space sector: PM Modi

New Delhi, May 30 - Calling the Agnibaan rocket mission, by IIT Madras startup Agnikul a remarkable feat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it is a "momentous occasion for India's space sector".

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Iran rules out sabotage explosion behind Raisi’s helicopter crash

Iran rules out sabotage explosion behind Raisi’s helicopter crash

Tehran, May 30 - Iran has ruled out the possibility of a sabotage explosion leading to the helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, local media reported.

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RBI sees CPI inflation easing to 4.5 pc in 2024-25

RBI sees CPI inflation easing to 4.5 pc in 2024-25

Mumbai, May 30 - The RBI has projected the country’s inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), at 4.5 per cent for 2024-25 in the backdrop of an above-average monsoon expected this year and easing of supply chain pressures.

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Pine Labs partners Google India to enable Gift Cards integration with ‘Wallet’ app

Pine Labs partners Google India to enable Gift Cards integration with ‘Wallet’ app

New Delhi, May 30 - Fintech company Pine Labs on Thursday announced it partnered with Google India to enable Gift Cards integration with the tech giant's 'Wallet' app.

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Rajkot fire tragedy: 27 victims identified through DNA tests

Rajkot fire tragedy: 27 victims identified through DNA tests

Rajkot, May 30 - In the aftermath of the fire incident at the TRP Game Zone in Rajkot, authorities have identified 27 victims through DNA matching.

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Daler Mehndi’s son Gurdeep spells out essence of travelling: ‘Not necessary to travel rich’

Daler Mehndi’s son Gurdeep spells out essence of travelling: ‘Not necessary to travel rich’

Mumbai, May 30 - Singer-songwriter Gurdeep Mehndi, who recently released his track ‘Inipu’, is a travel enthusiast. Gurdeep is the son of the legendary Punjabi singer, the King of Bhangra, Daler Mehndi, and has seen his father travel across the planet for his

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One killed after hand grenade explodes during Japan’s SDF training

One killed after hand grenade explodes during Japan’s SDF training

Tokyo, May 30 - A member of Japan's Self-Defense Forces (SDF) on Thursday died over a hand grenade explosion during a training session in Yamanashi Prefecture, immediately west of Tokyo, according to local media reports.

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Welfare of the poor top priority, says PM Modi in Hoshiarpur

Welfare of the poor top priority, says PM Modi in Hoshiarpur

Hoshiarpur, May 30 - Stating that the welfare of the poor was his government’s top priority, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a pledge that he would not let anyone snatch the quota of the poor and Dalits.

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OYO clocks 1st-ever profit in FY24 at Rs 100 crore, says CEO Ritesh Agarwal

OYO clocks 1st-ever profit in FY24 at Rs 100 crore, says CEO Ritesh Agarwal

New Delhi, May 30 - Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and CEO of global hospitality chain OYO Rooms, on Thursday said the company registered its first profitable financial year in 2023-24, with net profit at Rs 100 crore.

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