‘People with BMWs, AC houses’: Kerala finance department audit unveils ‘beneficiaries’ of pension scheme meant for EWS | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A recent audit by Kerala’s Finance Department has exposed cases of social security pension misuse in Kottakkal Municipality in Kerala’s Malappuram district, where individuals owning luxury assets like BMW cars were found receiving pensions meant for the economically weaker sections.“Some welfare pensioners reportedly live in houses equipped with luxuries such as air conditioners….

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‘Cannot dismiss as media exaggeration’: MEA tells Bangladesh govt on attacks on Hindus, minorities | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Friday once again called up Bangladesh government to take measures to ensure the protection of minorities in the country and said that the incidents “cannot be dismissed only as media exaggeration”.“India has consistently and strongly raised with Bangladesh government threats, targeted attacks on Hindus and other…

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Srishti Tuli Air India pilot suicide: Mumbai Police probe Aditya Pundit’s deleted WhatsApp chats and video calls | Mumbai News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The Andheri Court on Friday extended the police custody of Delhi resident Aditya Pandit (27) until Monday. Pandit was arrested by the Powai police in connection with the abetment of suicide case of Air India pilot Srishti Tuli (25), who was found dead at her rented house near Marol Police Quarters in Mumbai on…

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Gem, jewellery trade adopts terminologies under US FTC guidelines for diamonds – ET Retail

Mumbai: Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on Friday said it has adopted the new mandated definition, nomenclature and guidelines for diamonds specified by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the US, which will help consumers make informed decision while buying diamonds. The FTC’s updated guidelines provide a clear, standardised definition of ‘diamond’ and…

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Unsold at IPL Auction, Shardul Thakur sets unwanted record in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Shardul Thakur (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur endured a nightmarish outing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as Kerala’s batters dismantled the bowling attack, piling up a massive 234/5 in 20 overs. Shardul’s four-over spell leaked an alarming 69 runs, with just a solitary wicket to his name. This performance equalled…

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Shinde won’t seek berth in Centre, someone else to take Maha dy CM post if he declines: Shiv Sena | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Amid suspense over the Maharashtra chief minister post and government formation, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Friday said that the deputy chief minister post will go to someone else in the party if Eknath Shinde doesn’t accept the post.Shirsat, however, asserted that Shinde will certainly not seek a berth in the Centre.“If…

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Hardik Pandya’s beast mode continues, smashes 28 runs in one over in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Hardik Pandya (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya‘s incredible form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) continued on Friday, as the star all-rounder smashed a fiery 47 off just 23 balls to lead Baroda to a dominant seven-wicket victory over Tripura at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Pandya’s carnage included five towering sixes…

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Team India in Canberra: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma bat despite rain; update on Playing XI and more | Cricket News – Times of India

India batter Shubman Gill in the nets in Canberra. (Image: X/BCCI) On Friday, Indian cricket team held a practice session in Canberra before the warm-up game against the Prime Minister’s XI and the second Test versus Australia, which begins on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval.With the day-night Test in the offing, India braced for…

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‘Grave inconsistencies’: Congress writes to EC over Maharashtra voter turnout data, seeks meeting | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday wrote to the Election Commission of India raising concerns over “grave inconsistencies” regarding the data pertaining to voting and counting processes of the recently concluded Maharashtra elections. It has requested for an in-person hearing to address these issues.It said that there had been “arbitrary deletion of voters and subsequent addition…

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