The Daily Guardian - May 05, 2023

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May 05, 2023

HOSTEL WARDEN STRIPS STUDENTS OVER THEFT SUSPICION

Two students of a nursing college here were allegedly harassed and stripped by the hostel warden over suspicion of theft, police said on Wednesday.

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163 INDIAN COMPANIES INVESTED $40 BN IN USA, CREATED 425,000 JOBS: SURVEY

As many as 163 Indian companies have invested more than USD 40 billion in the United States so far which has created nearly 425,000 jobs in the country, according to a survey.

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After scuffle with Delhi Police, wrestlers threaten to return awards

A blame game erupted between the Delhi Police and protesting wrestlers on Thursday over the late-night scuffle at Jantar Mantar here which also led to a political slugfest and a threat by the grapplers to return their medals and awards including Padma Shri to the government.

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BILAWAL IN INDIA, TALKS WITH INDIA UNLIKELY

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived in Goa on Thursday to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the first such high-level visit to India from the neighbouring country since 2011.

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'SHOOT-AT-SIGHT' ORDER IN VIOLENCE-HIT MANIPUR, 9000 SHIFTED TO SAFER PLACES

Army deployed in trouble-torn areas following clashes between tribals and non-tribals

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SC CLOSES PROCEEDINGS ON WOMEN WRESTLERS' PLEA

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday closed the proceedings on a plea by three women wrestlers, who have levelled sexual harassment allegations against the Wrestling Federation of India chief, after noting that FIRs have been registered and seven complainants have been provided adequate security.

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Army helicopter crashes in J&K; 1 dead, 2 injured

An Army helicopter crashed after a “hard landing” in a forested area in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday following a technical fault, killing one technician and injuring two pilots on board, officials said.

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Pawar sets up NCP panel to decide on party chief

A committee formed by Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar to decide on his successor will meet today, a senior NCP leader said on Thursday.

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Eight school teachers shot dead in targeted attacks in Pakistan

Eight school teachers were killed on Thursday in two separate incidents of targeted shooting in Pakistan’s restive northwest tribal district, bordering Afghanistan, police said.

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SC TO EXAMINE VALIDITY OF 'TALAQ-E-HASAN'

The Supreme Court said on Thursday it will examine the larger constitutional issue of challenge to the validity of extrajudicial divorce like ‘Talaq-e-Hasan’ among Muslims.

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JAISHANKAR'S TALKS WITH CHINESE COUNTERPART ON BORDER TENSION

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday conveyed to his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang the importance of resolving the eastern Ladakh border row and ensuring peace and tranquillity along the frontier for development of bilateral ties.

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VHP, BAJRANG DAL STAGE PROTEST ACROSS STATE

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal activists staged protests in several parts of the state on Thursday against the Congress election manifesto, which proposed banning the latter in the event of the party coming to power in Karnataka.

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Bengaluru's techies pin hope on new Karnataka govt to address mobility issue

Bengaluru’s techies wish to see the new government in Karnataka to do a lot more to address the mobility problem in the city, with thrust on easing traffic on high-density roads, quick completion of expansion of metro rail network and deploying a large number of electric buses to improve public transport, says information technology industry veteran T V Mohandas Pai.

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ED FILES FRESH CHARGESHEET, NAMES SISODIA AS ACCUSED FOR FIRST TIME IN EXCISE POLICY SCAM

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed a fresh charge sheet in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case naming AAP leader and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia as an accused in the case for the first time, official sources said.

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Stalin slams PM over alleged manhandling of wrestlers

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the alleged manhandling of protesting wrestlers in Delhi, saying contrary to the PM’s “false promises” on empowering women, the BJP was “shielding” accused persons.

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Delhi experiences fog, erratic rain, cool weather in May, mercury dips

Delhi saw an unusual episode of shallow fog on Thursday morning much to the bemusement of its residents, who are used to a less-happening, sultry weather this time of the year.

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WRESTLERS' ISSUE FACILITATES OPPOSITION UNITY

The police scuffle with protesting wrestlers at the Jantar Mantar yesterday's night is slowly turning into a pan-India issue as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Stalin have joinds hands to support wrestlers'cause.

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Kejriwal corners BJP over scuffle between wrestlers, cops

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday slammed the BJP over the scuffle at Jantar Mantar between wrestlers and police and called its treatment of national sportspersons shameful and arrogant.

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CONGRESS STAMP ON SHIMLA MUNICIPAL BODY ELECTIONS

In a sweeping victory, the Congress party won 24 out of 34 wards in the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) elections held on Tuesday, reclaiming the prestigious civic body from the BJP. Shimla Deputy Commissioner Aditya Negi confirmed that the BJP captured nine wards, while the CPI-M secured just one.

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AMIT SHAH HONOURS PARKASH SINGH BADAL'S INSPIRING LEGACY

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patriarch and former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, who passed away on April 25 at the age of 95, was remembered as a nationalist, secularist, and advocate of peace, harmony, and brotherhood.

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Madhya Pradesh govt doctors call off strike after court reprimand

The doctors who went on an indefinite strike on Wednesday to press for the adoption of the Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) in Madhya Pradesh ended it after receiving criticism from the High Court.

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CALCUTTA HIGH COURT: CHIEF JUSTICE REASSIGNS CASES RELATING TO PRIMARY TEACHERS' RECRUITMENT SCAM IN WEST BENGAL, TO JUSTICE AMRITA SINHA

The Calcutta High Court in the case observed and has reassigned the case which relates to the Primary Teachers’ Recruitment Scam in West Bengal, to Justice Amrita Sinha.

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Bombay High Court: Upholding The Validity of Goa Tax On Entry Of Goods Act, 2000

The Bombay High Court in the case M/s Bharti Tele media Ltd. Versus State of Goa observed and has upheld the validity of the Goa Tax on Entry of Goods Act, 2000.

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BOMBAY HIGH COURT: REFUSED TO ORDER RELAXATION OF MINIMUM 75% 12TH BOARD SCORE ELIGIBILITY CRITERION FOR IIT/NIT ADMISSIONS| JEE MAINS

The Bombay High Court in the case Anubha Shrivastava Sahai v. National Testing Agency observed and has refused to order relaxation of minimum 75 percent in 12th standard board as the score eligibility criterion for the admission to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs/GFTIs through JEE Mains and JEE Advance examinations.

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U.S. ANNOUNCES $300 MILLION ADDITIONAL PACKAGE FOR UKRAINE

The United States, on Wednesday (Local time), announced USD 300 million in security assistance for Ukraine against Russia’s war, according to the statement released by State Department.

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McDonald's franchises fined for child labour violations

Two 10-year-olds are among 300 children who worked at Mc-Donald’s restaurants illegally, a Labor Department investigation of franchisees in Kentucky found.

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Rajasthan Royals to lock horn with table topper Gujarat Titans

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on defending champions and table toppers Gujarat Titans (GT) at their home venue of Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur today.

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BOWLERS HOLD NERVES IN DEATH OVERS AS KKR CLINCH FIVE-RUN WIN OVER SRH

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowled held their nerves to deliver skilful bowling spells in death overs to clinch a five-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Hyderabad on Thursday.

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