Month: February 2024

Rajasthan Urges Centre To Ask CBI To Appeal Acquittal Of Abdul Karim Tunda

The lawyer said that CBI failed to present evidence against Abdul Karim Tunda in 1993 blast case. Jaipur: BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari on Thursday said the Rajasthan government has urged the Centre to ask the CBI to file an appeal challenging the acquittal of Abdul Karim Tunda in the 1993 serial blast case. Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Mr Tiwari said, “The case was probed by the CBI and it was their lawyers, who argued for the agency when the case went to trial. The Rajasthan government has nothing to do with this case. However, in the interest of justice, the state government and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma today urged the central government to ask the CBI to file an appeal in the matter.” The Terrorist and Anti-Disruptive Activities Act (TADA) court on Thursday acquitted Abdul Karim Tunda, the main accused in the 1993 serial bomb blasts case, citing lack of evidence. Advocate Shafqat Sultani of Tunda said that the CBI failed to present any strong evidence against Tunda. “Abdul Karim Tunda is innocent, …

Clean energy, AI areas of possible partnership; French schools exploring opening campuses in India, says Consul General | Ahmedabad News

Noting that the India-France partnership has been evolving since 1998 and has now moved to “people-to-people” connect, Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet, Consul General of France in Mumbai, said on Thursday that besides the existing partnerships in defence and space sectors, the possible new areas of India-France partnerships include clean and sustainable energy and artificial intelligence, which are “absolutely key for both countries”. He also said that France is looking to attract Indian students even as French academic institutions are exploring India as a possible destination for setting up their campuses. “We have got many things to do in trade and are working in the Indo-Pacific field to ensure free transportation without pressure from any country,” Sere-Charlet said at Hutheesing Visual Arts Centre on Thursday. He was attending an event to felicitate French citizens Anju Chazot and Pascal Chazot, residents of Ahmedabad, with the highest civilian honours bestowed by the French government. Anju Chazot was awarded with the Chevalier dans L’Ordre des Palmes Academiques, which is the highest civilian honour bestowed by the French Republic, for her services …

Judge holds veteran journalist Catherine Herridge in civil contempt for refusing to divulge source

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge held veteran investigative reporter Catherine Herridge in civil contempt on Thursday for refusing to divulge her source for a series of stories during her time at Fox News about a Chinese American scientist who was investigated by the FBI but never charged. HT Image U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper in Washington imposed a fine of $800 dollars per day until Herridge complies, but the fine will not go into effect immediately to give her time to appeal. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. A lawyer for Herridge, Patrick Philbin, declined to comment. The source is being sought by Yanpin Chen, who has sued the government over the leak of details about the federal probe into statements she made on immigration forms related to work on a Chinese astronaut program. Herridge, who was recently laid off by CBS News, published an investigative series for Fox News in 2017 that examined Chen’s ties to the Chinese military and raised questions about whether the scientist was using …

Andhra Pradesh govt to release ₹708 crore under Jagananna Vidya Deevena on March 1

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Photo Arrangement The State government will release ₹708 crore under the Jagananna Vidya Deevena scheme on Friday. Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will deposit the money directly into the joint bank accounts of 9,44,666  mothers and students for the quarter of October-December 2023, with the click of a button at Pamarru in Krishna district. With the ₹708 crore that will be released on Friday, the total disbursement of financial aid under the Jagananna Vidya Deevena and Vasathi Deevena schemes will go up to ₹18,000 crore, according to a press release issued by the I&PR Department. Ninety-three per cent of the students pursuing ITI, polytechnic, degree, engineering, medicine and other courses in the State are availing full fee reimbursement under the Vidya Deevena scheme. This shows the government’s commitment to ensuring that higher education is accessible to all, officials said. The State government is not only taking care of the educational expenses of the students but also their boarding and lodging expenses. Financial assistance of ₹20,000 to students of degree, medicine …

Aaj Ka Panchang, 1 March, 2024: Tithi, Vrat, and Today’s Shubh, Ashubh Muhurat

Last Updated: March 01, 2024, 05:00 IST Aaj Ka Panchang, 1 March, 2024: The sun is expected to rise at 6:58 AM and set at 6:44 PM. (Image: Shutterstock) Aaj Ka Panchang, 1 March, 2024: Devotees will observe Yashoda Jayanti today on Friday. It is celebrated every year on Krishna Paksha Sashti in the month of Phalguna. AAJ KA PANCHANG, 1 MARCH, 2024: March 1 will mark the Shashthi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha, according to Drik Panchang. On this day, devotees will observe Yashoda Jayanti, as per the North Indian lunar calendar. Yashoda Jayanti is celebrated every year on Krishna Paksha Sashti in the month of Phalguna. However, in the Amanta lunar calendar, which is used in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and southern states, Yashoda Jayanti is observed during the Magha lunar month. However, in both calendars, Yashoda Mata Jayanti falls on the same day. WATCH: Monthly Horoscope For March 2024 Before beginning any religious practice or daily tasks, it is recommended that you carefully consider the Tithi, auspicious timings, and inauspicious periods. Such insights can …

Temple tourism packages launched in 18 circuits of Andhra Pradesh

The inner precincts of the Tirumala temple was decorated for the annual Ratha Sapthami festival. File | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT Deputy Chief Minister Kottu Satyanarayana on Thursday said new temple tourism packages were being launched in 18 circuits across the State. Speaking after the formal launch of the packages and flagging off tourism vehicles along with Vijayawada Central MLA Malladi Vishnu at the office of the AP Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) in Vijayawada, Mr. Satyanarayana, who holds the portfolio of Endowments, said these packages were designed by the APTDC in collaboration with Pilgrim Pathways Pvt. Ltd., linking historic temples and famous places in the respective regions. The packages would include facilities like ‘sheeghra darshan, special pujas and abhishekams’, he added. The 18 new packages were being launched in the first phase across the State linking pilgrim centres such as Tirumala, Srisailam, Mahanandi, Ahobilam, Yaganti, Srikalahasti, Annavaram, Simhachalam, Arasavalli, Srikurmam, Amavarati, Bhimavaram, Daksharam, Samarlakota and Pithapuram among others. He said currently one and two-day packages were designed but plans were afoot to introduce more such packages …

MLD Boy Group TFN Disbands After 3 Years

After three years together, TFN will be going their separate ways. On February 29, MLD Entertainment confirmed reports that the boy group was disbanding. “It’s true that [TFN’s] exclusive contracts and group activities have ended,” stated the agency. TFN first debuted in January 2021 under the name T1419 before changing their group name in October 2022. Wishing all of the TFN members the best in their future endeavors! Source (1) How does this article make you feel? Source link

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: redemption never sounded so good

It only took a few days with Sennheiser’s new Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds for it to become plainly obvious that they’re a class above the company’s previous model in nearly every way. The design and overall sound signature haven’t undergone major changes. But through a number of under-the-hood tweaks and other more subtle improvements, Sennheiser has taken aim at the connection issues, software bugs, and quality control concerns that hindered the potential of its third-gen buds — to the point where some buyers had said, “Never again.” At $299.95, they’re now $50 pricier, but these remain among the best-sounding wireless earbuds you’ll find. And they’re packed with forward-looking features that will keep them relevant for several years to come. Intriguingly, the Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds also buck a major trend in their category by shipping without any kind of spatial audio tricks. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 $299.95 The Good Fantastic sound quality Improved day-to-day reliability Ready for LE Audio and Auracast The Bad Too pricey for some Noise cancellation does the job, …

Delhi cricket’s steep slide: Association sits on report that flagged what’s wrong | Cricket News

The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) has a “compromised and conflicted” selection process that bypasses the chief selector and is marked by “rampant interference” of its officials. This is the key point flagged in a scathing indictment by DDCA’s Technical Expert Group (TEG) in the wake of Delhi’s dismal showing last season. The group, chosen by DDCA, includes two 1983 World Cup winners Madan Lal and Sunil Valson and first-class player Vinay Lamba, was set up before the start of the 2022-23 season. Delhi had finished sixth in Group B in last season’s Ranji Trophy and failed to qualify for  the knockouts this season too. The TEG report, submitted last March, is part of a police complaint filed in December 2023 at the IP Estate Police Station by one Avdesh Sharma, that names top DDCA officials accusing them of mismanagement and corruption. According to the TEG report, DDCA joint-secretary (Rajan Manchanda) told the TEG that he was only following instructions of president Rohan Jaitley. Lamba, a member of the TEG, confirmed that the issue was …