Earlier this week, a gang of 13, allegedly impersonating the Enforcement Directorate (ED), conducted a fake raid at a jewelery firm and its owners’ homes in Gandhidham, Gujarat, and “seized” gold, silver and cash. More than 25 lakhs. When the police arrived, the conspiracy was uncovered. Twelve of the 13 accused have been arrested so … Read more
December 6, 2024 04:00 IST First published: December 6, 2024 at 04:00 IST Share it Cigarettes and social media, it is now becoming clear, have quite a bit in common. Both are addictions, put out by big corporations who make huge profits from them. The difference – perhaps fortunately – is that it has taken … Read more
Former Supreme Court judge Rohinton Nariman, expressing concern over the recent cases for surveying mosques and shrines, said, ‘Today we find hydra heads popping up all over the country, we find cases filed everywhere… Not only now. About mosques but dargahs. “All this can lead to communal tension and inequality, contrary to what is envisaged … Read more
Within 24 hours of the Union Power Ministry waiving transmission charges for states buying power from Adani Green and Azure Power, the YSRCP-led Andhra Pradesh government signed an agreement with central utility Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), giving the two companies a total of 12 GW ( GW) project This waiver of ISTS (Inter-State … Read more
December 6, 2024 04:10 IST First published: December 6, 2024 at 04:10 IST Share it Like every year since December 6, 1992, we face one of the most painful chapters in our nation’s democratic journey – the demolition of the Babri Masjid. It represented a dangerous moment when sectarian forces overrode the rule of law, … Read more
Often, eating fruit is considered an excellent way to have a balanced diet. But have you ever thought that you are (probably) eating too much fruit? We ask because, like all things, too much fruit can negatively affect health, especially the liver. “When large amounts of fructose (via fruit) reach the liver, continuously for long … Read more
Rohit has yet to capture the Australian imagination, while Cummins has yet to gain respect and recognition (X/BCCI and AP) Why is this Border Gavaskar Trophy important for skipper Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins beyond the result? The Indian cricket team under the leadership of Rohit Sharma is on a journey to re-establish its dominance … Read more
Two days before that Murder of migrant workers In Charkhi Dadri, members of the Gau Raksha Dal, Haryana, allegedly accused of eating beef, held a meeting to discuss “closing meat shops in the village and obtaining documents of Muslims from Assam and Bengal living in the slum area”, The Indian Express has learnt. The next … Read more
December 6, 2024 04:15 IST First published: December 6, 2024 at 04:15 IST Share it When Parliament is reconstituted after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, your columnist listed eight laws that the central government should consider and repeal to ensure justice, equality and freedom for all citizens. Now, with the winter session of Parliament half … Read more
Dec 6, 2024 04:20 IST First published: December 6, 2024 at 04:20 IST Share it Hospitals are complex environments with vulnerable patients, hazardous materials and sensitive equipment. That is why the National Building Code devotes a detailed chapter to fire safety in hospitals. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has also laid down guidelines for … Read more