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Chepauk promises high-octane clash

Dhoni’s leadership and home advantage versus Hardik’s calm approach will add spice to the battle between CSK and GT in Qualifier 1 today

MADHUR BHANDARKAR'S 'BIG FAN MOMENT' AT CANNES '23

Currently at the French Riviera, the director speaks about the highlights of his visit so far

₹2,000: DELHIITES HAVE A BANK FULL OF JUGAADS

Soon after the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) announcement to withdraw ₹2,000 currency notes from circulation on Friday, there were talks of who from among the family would head to the nearby bank on which day to do the chore.

CBI seeks CRPF's help to arrest Andhra MP

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday sought the help of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to arrest Andhra Pradesh lawmaker YS Avinash Reddy in connection with its probe into the murder of former minister YS Vivekananda Reddy, citing lack of cooperation from police, people familiar with the matter said.

NIV develops first local test to detect flu, Covid in single swab

THE KIT WILL USE THROAT, NASAL SWABS OF PATIENTS TO DETECT THE THREE INFECTIONS

After Poonch attack, security forces tweak movement SOP

The troops have been told to keep their movements secret and ensure more effective intelligence sharing between local police and central forces.

PM holds bilateral talks with three heads of state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held meetings with his counterparts from Papua New Guinea, Fiji and New Zealand on the margins of a regional summit at Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, on Monday to discuss ways to deepen cooperation and take stock of regional issues.

India lost over 130,000 lives in disasters in 50 yrs: UN agency

Extreme weather, climate and water-related events caused 573 disasters in India between 1970 and 2021 that claimed 138,377 lives, according to data from the World Meteorological Department (WMO), a specialised agency of the United Nations.

Houses set afire as fresh clashes erupt in Manipur, three arrested

A group of armed men set at least two abandoned houses ablaze in Imphal on Monday, marking a return of violence in Manipur roughly two weeks after ethnic clashes first convulsed the northeastern state, killing at least 73 people and displacing 40,000.

Oppn unity in focus as Nitish meets Cong chief

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi to discuss a broad Opposition strategy.

Delhi HC issues notice to BBC over documentary

THE TWO-PART DOCUMENTARY RELATES TO THE 2002 GUJARAT RIOTS, WHEN MODI WAS THE STATE CM

Another body found in B'luru; more rain likely

Lokesh, who worked as a housekeeping staff in a Bengaluru company, was found dead in a drain in Byatarayanapura, about 12 km away from the accident site, said officials.

Banks gear up as exchange process for 2k notes starts

The high-value notes can be exchanged without a requisition slip or identity proof, the RBI said.

New boundary wall to be made around Delhi Ridge

The new design will have barbed wires on top and small passages at its base to allow reptiles and other animals to move freely

Vigilance directorate cites ordinance, reinstates spl secy

YVVJ Rajasekhar, who was divested of duties by the Delhi government over graft allegations, will resume his functions as usual starting Monday.

AAP hits out at BJP over Jain's worsening health

Jain’s condition has deteriorated after an injury from a fall in the jail washroom, resulting in a spinal injury leaving him in excruciating pain, AAP said

AAP plans door-to-door drive, rally over services ordinance

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will undertake a door-to-door campaign before holding a rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on June 11 to mobilise public opinion against the ordinance issued last week to restore to the Union government the power over “services” in the national capital.

NCR banks brace for ₹2,000 note exchange

There are clear directions from RBI but misleading messages are being circulated, causing panic among people

HC notice to BBC after suit filed over Guj documentary

The Delhi high court issued a notice to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on Monday in connection with a suit filed against the UK's national broadcaster by a Gujarat-based non-governmental organisation over its documentary, India: The Modi Question.

City swelters at 43.7°C, real feel of 51

Five of Delhi’s 13 weather stations recorded a peak temperature of more than 45°C on Monday, a threshold that qualifies for a heatwave tag, as the Capital sizzled under the scorching sun and hot winds for a second straight day, with humidity making the heat feel worse than the numbers showed.

Survey to count overage cars

The transport department of the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) plan to carry out a door-to-door survey as part of its crack down on over 5 million end of life vehicles that were deregistered between January and October 2022, officials aware of the matter said on Monday.

'Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed Bill Gates over affair'

EPSTEIN SENT A SEEMINGLY THREATENING EMAIL TO GATES IN 2017, AFTER FAILED ATTEMPTS TO GET HIM TO JOIN HIS PLANS FOR A CHARITABLE FUND

EU fines Meta $1.3bn, orders firm to stop sending data to US

The European Union (EU) slapped Meta with a record $1.3 billion privacy fine Monday and ordered it to stop transferring users personal information across the Atlantic by October, the latest salvo in a decadelong case sparked by U.S. cyber-snooping fears.

New national registry of births, deaths to aid development: Shah

The move will ensure that the Election Commission is informed by the related software immediately after the death of a voter and due process to strike off their name can be adopted.

J&K plays host to G20 working group meet

India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said the tourism working group meeting in Kashmir has had an overwhelming response

India scales up ties with Pacific islands

India on Monday unveiled an action plan encompassing health, renewable energy and cybersecurity to bolster cooperation with Pacific Island states and hold off China’s efforts to increase its influence in the region, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi telling regional leaders that New Delhi will stand by them as a friend.

Banks told to prepare for footfall, ensure shade and water to drink

Anticipating a rush to swap ₹2,000 currency notes for smaller denominations on Tuesday, banks will have dedicated counters, people to manage queues and enough inventory of lower denomination banknotes, officials said on Monday.

Green takes MI into playoffs: RCB ousted

Mumbai ride Aussie’s century to chase down 201 against Sunrisers, will face LSG in Eliminator

Hat-trick complete; treble within grasp

An awe-invoking football machine, Man City have won the world's toughest league thrice on the trot and in Europe they are one win away from joining the great club sides of all time

UP surpasses Maharashtra in sugar production this season

Uttar Pradesh has surpassed Maharashtra in sugar production in the current season even as 118 sugar mills operated in UP during the period compared to 210 mills that were operational in the western state.