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Bengaluru transport officials go on snap drive, seize ‘unauthorised’ bike taxis
Bengaluru authorities seized unauthorized, app-based bike taxis after auto drivers' protests, leading to tension. The Bike Taxi Welfare Association, citing High Court orders, opposed and sought police protection against harassment.
Biden’s deleted post on X goes viral; here is what he said
President Joe Biden’s official account on X tweeted about a court’s ruling on LNG exports. He expressed his disappointment with the Supreme Court for a verdict which it never gave.
MHA adopted 72% of 111 suggestions on criminal laws by House panel: Officials
Amid concerns over new criminal laws, Home Ministry officials stated that 72% of the 111 suggestions from the Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) have been incorporated. The PSC's recommendations were forwarded in November 2023, and the revised Bills were tabled.
Assam Government appoints chairman, members of seventh Assam State Finance Commission
The Commission shall make recommendations to the matters such as the principles governing the distribution between the State of Assam and the Panchayats and the Municipalities of the net proceeds of taxes and duties levied and collected, the measures needed to improve the financial position of the Panchayats and Municipalities, any other matter referred to the State Finance Commission by the Governor in the interests of sound financial position of the Panchayats and Municipalities among others.
MEA rejects US report on religious freedom as 'deeply biased, motivated by votebank considerations'
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the media, stating, "We have noted the release of the US State Department’s report on international religious freedom for 2023. As in the past, the report is deeply biased, lacks an understanding of India's social fabric, and is visibly driven by vote bank considerations and a prescriptive outlook. We, therefore, reject it."
US report throws light on attacks on minorities in India
The report on international religious freedom said that in 2023, senior US officials continued to "raise concerns about religious freedom issues" with their Indian counterparts. Sources here told ET that the report lacks understanding and it is motivated.
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After installing solar plants atop houses, Goa consumers struggle to get govt subsidy
Consumers like Sameer Pawar in Goa face challenges accessing subsidies for rooftop solar plants due to online portal glitches. Despite the government's promotion of green energy, the reality on the ground highlights difficulties in obtaining the promised financial support.
US religious freedom report notes violence against Indian minorities
The U.S. State Department's 2023 report on religious freedom in India detailed violent attacks on minority groups, including Muslims and Christians, involving killings, assaults, and vandalism of houses of worship. The report, released on Wednesday, stated that senior U.S. officials have continued to address concerns about religious freedom with Indian counterparts.
Julian Assange's actions put people in danger: US State Department after whistleblower walks free
Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, arrived in Australia after signing a plea deal with the US, ending a 14-year legal case. The US State Department criticized Assange for endangering lives, including diplomats and allies, by releasing unredacted classified documents. They also accused him of acting as a conduit for Russian intelligence during the US presidential elections. Assange was welcomed in Canberra by supporters and family. His plea deal was formalized on the Northern Mariana Islands to facilitate his travel back to Australia.
Spiller of beans, and State vs open society
Wikileaks demonstrated the immense power governments, even in liberal democracies, have over their citizens and the extent to which a state will go to protect that power. Assange made us confront the ease with which governments use 'national security' as a default rabbit to be pulled out of the hat.
Pune bar case: Two excise officials suspended; liquor and other materials seized
The Maharashtra excise department has suspended two inspector-rank officers for alleged dereliction of duty in connection with a probe into a bar in Pune violating rules. It seized 241 liters of foreign liquor valued at Rs 3 lakh from Liquid Leisure Lounge. The bar's license was suspended. Individuals and staff flouting norms related to alcohol service and operating hours were arrested.
State Department briefing interrupted by a “rather large cockroach”
The US State Department’s press briefing was interrupted for a short while when its Spokesperson spotted a “rather large cockroach” on the wall near a reporter. The issue was resolved before the briefing continued.
How state governments are chipping in with housing support at new semiconductor hubs
State governments in Assam, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu are supporting upcoming electronics and semiconductor manufacturing hubs by providing infrastructure, including housing for workers. The Tata Group is building mega-housing projects, hostels, and dormitories with subsidised land from Assam and Gujarat governments. In Tamil Nadu, the government is assisting the housing project at the Hosur plant where Tata Electronics assembles iPhone enclosures.
Telugu textbooks in Telangana carry KCR's name, state government embarrassed
Sources on Friday claimed that the officials initially sought the textbooks to be returned but now suggested pasting the foreword page on the backside of the (inner) cover page so that the reference to the previous government is not visible. The Telangana State United Teachers Federation on Friday sought the state government to conduct an inquiry and take action against officials who are responsible for the error.
Passenger movement through Maitri Setu to start in September, will boost India-Bangladesh connectivity
Passenger movement through the Maitri Setu, linking India and Bangladesh in South Tripura district, is set to begin by September this year, as confirmed by a senior government official. The bridge, inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on March 9, 2021, spans the Feni River, connecting Sabroom in India with Ramgarh in Bangladesh. The movement of goods is expected to follow after passenger operations commence.
US trying to build Asia-Pacific version of NATO: Chinese defence official
A Chinese defense official criticizes the US' attempt to build an Asia-Pacific version of NATO through its Indo-Pacific strategy, calling it doomed to fail due to selfish geopolitical interests.
India heatwave kills at least 33, including election officials
India has experienced a heatwave, with at least 33 people, including election officials, dying of suspected heatstroke in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha. The heatwave is expected to continue until Saturday, as temperatures in northwestern and central India are expected to fall in the coming days. Bihar has seen the highest temperature recorded in the country at 52.9 degrees Celsius, while Uttar Pradesh has seen nine election personnel die.
US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash
President Joe Biden's administration faced backlash for offering condolences on the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, known for human rights abuses and crackdowns on protests. The U.S. boycotted a U.N. tribute to Raisi, highlighting his controversial legacy.
Bangladesh: 10 people dead, over 150,000 houses damaged due to cyclone Remal
As many as 10 people were killed as cyclonic storm Remal made landfall in Bangladesh's coastal area on Sunday night, according to State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibbur Rahman.
Haryana Schools Summer Vacation to start from May 28 due to rising temperature
Haryana government has advanced summer vacation dates for schools due to scorching heat, with temperatures soaring to 46 degrees Celsius. Schools will be closed from May 28 to June 30, reopening on July 1. A red warning has been issued for Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat, indicating a "very high likelihood" of heat illness and heat stroke for all age groups.
UN court order demanding Israel to halt Gaza offensive further isolates US position
The decision Friday by the International Court of Justice in The Hague adds to the pressure facing an increasingly isolated Israel, coming just days after Norway, Ireland and Spain said they would recognize a Palestinian state, and the chief prosecutor of a separate international court sought arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well as leaders of Hamas.
Of more import than just a port
If seen without ideological baggage, the development of Chabahar on Iran's coast as a trading hub is a net positive not only for India and Iran but also for Afghanistan and landlocked Central Asian countries. More trade means more stability as governments develop stakes, and Chabahar - meaning 'four springs' in Farsi - lives up to its name.
ULIP offers huge opportunities to states for enhancing logistics ecosystem: DPIIT Secy
ULIP integrates with 37 systems via 118 APIs. Private sector participation with 900 registered companies has led to over 35 crore API transactions. DPIIT Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh highlighted ULIP's transformative impact on the logistics sector.
US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel, rebuking Biden
The Republican-led U.S. House passed a bill to force President Biden to send weapons to Israel amid the conflict with Hamas. The bill, not expected to become law, underscores the divide over Israel policy. Netanyahu's government aims to combat militants as civilian casualties rise in Gaza. Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries criticized the political motives behind the bill.
US State Dept moves $1 bln weapons aid for Israel to congressional review, officials say
President Joe Biden said last week he had delayed a shipment of 2,000-pound (907-kg) bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs to Israel over concerns they might be used for a major invasion of Rafah, a town in southern Gaza.
Mumbai dust storm Ghatkopar hoarding tragedy: Who is Bhavesh Bhide, owner of collapsed hoarding that took 14 lives
Bhavesh Bhide, owner of an advertising agency, is implicated in the collapse of an illegal hoarding in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area, resulting in 14 deaths. The incident occurred during a dust storm with winds of 60 km/h. The National Disaster Response Force rescued 74 of the 88 victims. Authorities have filed charges of culpable homicide against Bhide's company, prompting BMC to demand removal of other unauthorized hoardings.
US halts bomb shipment to Israel over Rafah concerns
The United States paused a shipment of bombs to Israel due to fears of an invasion in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. This decision, the first such move in the conflict, followed concerns that Israel was not addressing US worries about a potential major ground operation. President Joe Biden's administration had warned Israel in April that US policy on Gaza would depend on its treatment of civilians. The US is particularly concerned about heavy bombs in urban areas. Ceasefire talks involving Israel, Hamas, the US, Qatar, and Egypt have resumed.
Gaza ceasefire uncertain, Israel vows to continue Rafah operation
An Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the proposal that Hamas approved was a watered-down version of an Egyptian offer and included elements that Israel could not accept. "This would appear to be a ruse intended to make Israel look like the side refusing a deal," said the Israeli official.
Hamas received 'extraordinarily generous' ceasefire proposal from Israel, says Blinken
"In this moment the only thing standing between the people of Gaza and a ceasefire is Hamas," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told World Economic Forum (WEF) President Borge Brende in the Saudi capital Riyadh. "They (Hamas) have to decide and they have to decide quickly," he said. "I'm hopeful that they will make the right decision."
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