Protesters hit streets of Georgia’s capital over ‘Russian law’

Tbilisi: Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled angrily outside the parliament building after lawmakers Tuesday approved a “foreign influence” bill that critics call a Russian-style threat to free speech and the country's aspirations to join the European Union. Soon after the 84-30 vote, a crowd of protesters in front of parliament tried to break metal barriers near the building. At least 13 people were...

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Sex video scandal: SIT on high alert amid reports of Prajwal Revanna’s return from Germany

MP Prajwal Revanna

Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sex video scandal is on high alert following reports that the prime accused, JD(S) MP and Lok Sabha candidate from Hassan Lok Sabha seat Prajwal Revanna, was planning to return to Bengaluru from Germany Wednesday, according to sources. Sources said that Prajwal Revanna had booked a Rs 3.5 lakh business class ticket for a Deutsche Lufthansa flight that departs from Germany at noon....

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US plans $1 bn Israel arms delivery despite Rafah assault: Reports

Washington: The United States is planning a new arms delivery to Israel worth more than $1 billion, local media reported. US President Joe Biden's administration has informed Congress of this, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing unnamed sources. According to the report, the package contains tank ammunition, tactical vehicles and mortar shells. According to other US media reports, the government has also initiated the authorisation process in Congress, which is...

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NGOs seek listing in SC of PIL for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

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New Delhi: Two NGOs Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to consider listing their PIL seeking a court-monitored probe by a special investigation team into alleged instances of "apparent quid pro quo" involving political parties, corporate entities and officials of investigative agencies in the electoral bonds scheme. A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGOs ‘Common Cause' and the...

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Sachin Tendulkar’s security guard shoots self in hometown

Jalgaon (Maharashtra): In a shocking incident, a State Reserve Police Force jawan (SRPF), who was attached to the security detail of cricket maestro Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar, allegedly shot himself at his native home in Jamner town, an official said here Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Prakash Kapde who had reportedly gone on a brief...

Protesters hit streets of Georgia’s capital over ‘Russian law’

Tbilisi: Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled angrily outside the parliament building after lawmakers Tuesday approved a “foreign influence” bill that critics call a Russian-style threat to free speech and the country's aspirations to join the European Union. Soon after the 84-30 vote, a crowd of protesters in front of...

Hina Khan didn’t want to shoot on first two days of her period

Mumbai: Actress Hina Khan has opened up about how if only she had an option of not shooting during the first two days of periods and described it as “madness.” Hina took to Instagram, where she re-shared a post, which had “tell us a big no-no during periods!” “I wish I had an option of not shooting...

US plans $1 bn Israel arms delivery despite Rafah assault: Reports

Washington: The United States is planning a new arms delivery to Israel worth more than $1 billion, local media reported. US President Joe Biden's administration has informed Congress of this, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing unnamed sources. According to the report, the package contains tank ammunition, tactical vehicles and mortar shells. According to other US...

Ethanol plant construction sparks row in Nayagarh

Nayagarh: The construction of a new ethanol plant by ‘Juststrive Industries Private Ltd’, which has its headquarters in Hyderabad, has sparked resentment among locals and environmentalists in Nayagarh district. It is coming up in Haridabandha mouza of Badagotha panchayat under Nuagaon block. However, locals pointed out that it is being constructed on a plot of 60 acres...

Illegal liquor-making units busted in Keonjhar

Hatadihi: Acting on a tip-off, police busted a number of country-liquor manufacturing units and seized huge quantities of mahua during raids at the Hadagarh Wildlife Sanctuary under Soso police limits in Keonjhar district Tuesday. The police team was led by DSP Prasant Kumar Behera of Anandapur sub-division. The team first raided villages under Soso and Nandipada police...

Businessman arrested for grabbing forest land

Rourkela: A businessman, identified as Rajesh Agarwal, and two of his accomplices have been arrested for allegedly encroaching on forest land and trying to construct a house on it, officials informed here Tuesday. Even though the three were arrested May 11, the Forest Department disclosed the matter Tuesday. Officials said that Agarwal had been warned repeatedly and...

 

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