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Hathras stampede: Preacher's native villagers praise him for not demanding donations
Bhole Baba, over 60, adopted a girl at Mainpuri ashram who passed away. Police confirmed his presence there, following a cremation incident and media restriction at Bichhawan ashram.
It's taxing times for electoral bond buyers after Supreme Court's Feb verdict
More than 1,000 entities who purchased electoral bonds for political donations may now face inquiries from tax authorities regarding the deductions claimed on these contributions, following the Supreme Court's decision to invalidate the scheme in February. The Supreme Court, in its ruling on February 15, declared the electoral bond scheme unconstitutional. Since its introduction in January 2018, the scheme had amassed Rs 16,518 crore in donations for political parties.
The Warren Buffett Legacy: What's next for his billions?
Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has revised his will to redirect his considerable fortune away from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation posthumously. Instead, Buffett plans to allocate his wealth to a new charitable trust managed by his three children, expressing confidence in their values and ability to distribute the funds effectively. This decision marks a significant shift from previous plans where the Gates Foundation and family-related charities were primary beneficiaries of over 99% of his estate.
What Warren Buffett said after donating $5.3 billion Berkshire shares to charity
Billionaire Warren Buffett announced on Friday his highest-ever annual donation of Berkshire shares worth $5.3 billion to charity. This donation increases Buffett's overall giving to charities to about $57 billion, including contributions to family charities over the last two Novembers.
Warren Buffett donates record $5.3 bln Berkshire shares
Warren Buffett is donating another $5.3 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and four family charities, his biggest annual donation since he began making them in 2006.
Adani Group sets a new record! 10K liters of blood donated nationwide: See pics
Adani Group and partners achieved a new milestone with over 25,000 units of blood donation on Gautam Adani's birthday, impacting 75,000 lives nationwide.
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Gauhati Medical College Hospital successfully completes its first cadaver kidney transplant
Guwahati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) has successfully completed its first cadaver kidney transplant and is also planning liver transplants. Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the milestone achievement at GMCH, highlighting the importance of organ donation and the success in the IVF center.
Prem Watsa donates $5 million to IIT-M’s brain research centre
Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT-M has developed a high-throughput histology pipeline that processes whole human brains into high-resolution digital images at a petabyte scale.
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott donates whopping amount to Black mothers, goes viral. Details here
After receiving $38 Billion as the divorce settlement, Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott has donated to organizations working for decreasing maternal mortality rates, and groups working in the fields of arts, education, affordable housing, and public health.
Indonesia accepts South Korea warship donation, despite cost concerns
Indonesia's parliament has approved a proposal to accept a South Korean donation of a corvette for its navy, despite concerns about the vessel's age and the need for significant maintenance costs. The 36-year-old corvette, Bucheon 773, is seen as a boost to Indonesia's military capability, but it requires approximately $85 million for maintenance and additional costs before it can be operational. Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto has been advocating for upgrading Indonesia's military hardware, but his decision to procure used equipment has faced criticism.
OpenAI's Sam Altman pledges to donate over half of his fortunes
The move comes after a tumultuous six months for Altman, the co-founder of the San Francisco-based company behind ChatGPT and a venture capitalist who Forbes says amassed much of his $1 billion through investments.
'AAP got Rs 7 crore foreign funds from 2014 to 2022': ED to MHA in August
Enforcement Directorate informed Union Home Ministry that Aam Aadmi Party received Rs 7.08 crore foreign funds from 2014 to 2022, violating Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, Representation of People Act, and Indian Penal Code. Funds came from multiple donors in US, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, and others, with concealed identities to bypass restrictions on foreign donations.
Rootin' for Putin
A terrorist holds Putin hostage in a car, demanding 10 mn yuan to avoid setting him on fire with petrol. A truck driver on a motorway queue learns about the situation from a policeman asking for donations.
Murthy & Kris want next govt to ease way for entrepreneurs
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy said no country has solved the problem of its poverty without encouraging its entrepreneurs. Gopalakrishnan said the new government at the centre must push for more public and private spending on research.
First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
Richard Slayman, 62, passed away two months after a groundbreaking genetically modified pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital, offering hope to kidney patients. Surgeons aimed for a two-year kidney lifespan in the Weymouth, Massachusetts man following dialysis complications.
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Do's and don'ts you should follow on the auspicious day
In 2024, Akshaya Tritiya, celebrated on May 10th, holds immense significance for Hindus, marking a propitious time for new beginnings, ventures, and purchases of gold and silver jewelry. It's also known as Akha Teej, falling on the third lunar day of the bright fortnight in Vaishakha. Spiritual activities, pujas, charity, and maintaining positivity are encouraged, while harsh words, overspending, and unhealthy habits are cautioned against.
Indian-American philanthropist donates $1 million to Hindu American Foundation
Ramesh Bhutada donates to HAF and Hindu University. Sundar Iyer highlights caste discrimination concerns. Community urged to be vigilant against false allegations. Important funds raised at HAF gala in Houston.
After Yogi Adityanath's beef, cow slaughter jibe at Congress manifesto, Pawan Khera rakes up donations to BJP
Congress challenges Adityanath's beef accusations, queries BJP's beef firm donation. Adityanath connects minority food habits to cow slaughter, alleges 'jizya' tax in Congress manifesto echoes Aurangzeb's era.
Tirumala Tirupati received 1,031 kg of gold in 2023 even as prices soar to all time high
TTD receives increasing gold donations despite high prices. Trust holds 11,329 kg gold worth Rs 8,496 crore. Global prices surge amid tensions. Gold at Rs 73,950 per 10g. High rates impact investments, risk recession.
Electoral bonds: BJP received donations from big corporate groups
Electoral bonds, purchased by various corporate groups, benefitted BJP. The Election Commission's data revealed the donors matching political parties. BJP received donations from a wide range of entities, including pharmaceutical companies and industrialists.
Electoral Bonds: Lifting veil on Megha, Vedanta, Future Gaming and Reliance-linked co's donations to BJP, TMC, Congress & others
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the complete electoral bond data as per the Supreme Court's directives. The dataset contains unique alphanumeric numbers linking bond purchasers to the political parties redeeming them.
Kotak family-owned Infina Finance gives Rs 60 cr to BJP via electoral bonds
Little-known NBFC Infina Finance, owned by the Kotak family, has donated electoral bonds worth Rs 60 crore to the BJP. According to the data given by the State Bank of India (SBI) to the Election Commission, Mumbai-based Infina Finance purchased these bonds in the denomination of Rs 1 crore in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Aurobindo Pharma bought electoral bonds worth Rs 52 cr, BJP biggest beneficiary
The Hyderabad-based firm had purchased electoral bonds between April 3, 2021 to November 8, 2023 and Rs 34.5 crore was donated to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rs 15 crore to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), and Rs 2.5 crore to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
Navayuga Engineering donated Rs 55 cr electoral bonds to BJP
Navayuga Engineering, the flagship company of the Navayuga Group, is an engineering and core infrastructure company, according to information posted on the company's website. The company said it has constructed the Dhola-Sadia Bridge -- the country's longest river bridge -- over the Brahmaputra river, spanning a total of 9.15 km.
Oppn seeks SC probe into 'quid pro quo' in bonds
Opposition accuses government of pressuring firms for BJP's donations. Congress demands SC-monitored corruption investigation. BJP received half donations. Freeze BJP accounts for illegal funds. Mention of ED, IT, CBI raids, CPI-M, SBI data, MP Kapil Sibal.
'My son will live in them': Mother of 8-year-old Odisha boy whose organs were donated after death
After the cremation of her eight-year-old son, a mother in Bhubaneshwar found solace in the belief that he would live on through others by donating his organs. She expressed pride in his noble act. Despite their best efforts, Subhajit's parents couldn't save him.
Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of hiding 'donation business' as SBI seeks extension for electoral bond disclosure
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of concealing the "donation business," following the State Bank of India's request for an extension to disclose Electoral Bond donors. Gandhi questioned why the SBI wants to withhold this information from the public before elections. The SBI, citing practical difficulties, sought an extension till June 30 to provide details of electoral bonds encashed by political parties, as directed by the Supreme Court.
PM Narendra Modi urges 'everyone' to donate to BJP after giving Rs 2,000
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged 'everyone' to donate money to the Bharatiya Janata Party to help the saffron party's efforts in building the nation. The Supreme Court recently banned electoral bonds introduced by the Modi government, which were crucial for political funding.
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