‘The Hindu’ journalist Mahesh Langa arrested in GST fraud case, Rs.20 lakh cash seized
DCP Ajit Rajian said Central GST agency found some suspicious transactions in bogus firms floated in the name of Mahesh Langa's wife and father using forged documentAhmedabad police arrest journalist in GST ‘scam’The Ahmedabad Crime Branch on Tuesday arrested senior journalist Mahesh Langa in an alleged GST-related fraud case. Mahesh Langa is a Gujarat-based correspondent of ‘The Hindu’ newspaper. The crime branch said it received information that over 200 fake companies were allegedly involved in fraud through fake input tax credits. Mahesh Langa recently wrote many critical articles against the Modi government. Apart from Gujarat, Mahesh Langa has been handling Prime Minister’s Office-related reporting also for the past 10 years.
Source:The Hindu
October 08, 2024 15:04 UTC
ISC Monitor (October 8, 2024)
India’s BJP set to lose two state elections, exit polls show https://www.dawn.com/news/1863408/indias-bjp-set-to-lose-two-state-elections-exit-polls-show5. Jammu and Kashmir Exit Poll Results 2024 Live Updates: Clear edge for Congress-NC alliance, but UT may see hung Assembly https://indianexpress.com/article/india/jammu-and-kashmir-election-exit-poll-results-2024-live-updates-bjp-congress-nc-pdp-9604953/16. J&K Assembly Elections 2024: BJP fails in Kashmir, NC and PDP perform badly in Jammu, say exit pollshttps://www.deccanherald.com/elections/jammu-and-kashmir/jk-assembly-elections-2024-bjp-fails-in-kashmir-nc-and-pdp-perform-badly-in-jammu-say-exit-polls-322161317. Jammu & Kashmir logs 63.9% turnout in three-phase elections https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jammu-kashmir-logs-63-9-turnout-in-three-phase-elections-101727981447794.html18. Valmikis, Gorkhas, West Pakistani refugees make debut in Jammu and Kashmir assembly election with their votes https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/valmikis-gorkhas-west-pakistani-refugees-make-debut-in-jammu-and-kashmir-assembly-election-2024-with-their-votes-101727761142788.html
Source:Economic Times
October 08, 2024 14:58 UTC
Robert Lewandowski's blunt take on Cristiano Ronaldo's on-field anger during games: ‘He is 39 years old and…’
Poland and Barcelona superstar Robert Lewandowski has given a no-nonsense take on Cristiano Ronaldo's behaviour on the field as he, the Portuguese legend, has often expressed his anger on the field in recent times. Ronaldo joined Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr in December 2022 after his second stint with Manchester United ended on a wrong note. Robert Lewandowski has come in support of Cristiano RonaldoHe then left Europe and shifted his base to Saudi Arabia, drawing considerable attention to the SPL. However, he has yet to win the league title and is often criticised for his on-field behaviour. “I fully understand what Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved throughout his career, and how he has impacted the history of football with his achievements and numbers.
Source:Hindustan Times
October 08, 2024 14:54 UTC
Nobel Prize in medicine honors two scientists for their discovery of microRNA
STOCKHOLM: Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine on Monday for their discovery of microRNA, tiny bits of genetic material that serve as on and off switches inside cells that help control what the cells do and when they do it. If scientists can better understand how they work and how to manipulate them, it could one day lead to powerful treatments for diseases like cancer. The work by Americans Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun is “proving to be fundamentally important for how organisms develop and function,” according to a panel that awarded the prize in Stockholm. Their discovery ultimately “revealed a new dimension to gene regulation, essential for all complex life forms,” the panel said. What is the Nobel Prize for?
Source:Indian Express
October 08, 2024 14:31 UTC
Latest entertainment News, highlights Today October 8, 2024: Who is 'Mr Fixit'? Sean Diddy's security boss used to deal with Michael Jackson's troubles before he found popstar dead
Latest entertainment News, highlights Today October 8, 2024: Who is 'Mr Fixit'? Sean Diddy's security boss used to deal with Michael Jackson's troubles before he found popstar deadByWelcome to the highlights platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from the world of entertainment right here. See the latest developments in Bollywood, Hollywood and track the big news stories of the day for October 8, 2024.
Source:Hindustan Times
October 08, 2024 14:30 UTC
Meet man who studied at IIT Madras, worked for 23 years with Microsoft, now leads company worth Rs 25.91 lakh crore as..
Meet man who studied at IIT Madras, worked for 23 years with Microsoft, now leads company worth Rs 25.91 lakh crore as..Meet IIT Madras alumnus who is the new head of Microsoft’s Windows and Surface divisions, leading the company's push into AI and innovative technologies. Pavan Davuluri, a distinguished alumnus of IIT Madras, has taken on a major role at Microsoft as the new head of the Windows and Surface divisions. His promotion is a key decision by Microsoft to bring the Windows and Surface divisions together under a unified leadership. Additionally, Microsoft’s recent $650 million partnership with Mustafa Suleyman’s Inflection AI shows the company’s commitment to advancing consumer AI technology. With Davuluri at the helm of Windows and Surface, Microsoft is set to enter an exciting new phase, with innovative advancements and a strong position in the tech industry.
Source:dna
October 08, 2024 14:05 UTC
The Centre shifts: In the EU, the far-Right will be in a Centrist garb - Telegraph India
On September 30, Austria’s far-Right party, the Freedom Party, founded by former Nazi functionaries and SS officers, scored its strongest results since the Second World War. Often without being able to win outright majorities, they are unable to form functioning governments as Centrist parties refuse to form coalitions. What will happen as more voters elect far-Right parties based on their extremist policies but their divisive leaders remain far from power is that Centrist parties will adopt increasingly far-Right agendas. There is currently no Centrist party in Germany other than the Greens, which is also rapidly losing support, that opposes tighter restrictions on immigration. Centrist parties, long the gatekeepers of liberal democracy, now tiptoe around the far-Right’s talking points, fearful that ignoring voters’ simmering concerns will only speed up their own political demise.
Source:The Telegraph
October 08, 2024 12:55 UTC
AI Risks Compared To Nuclear Armament
AI Risks Compared To Nuclear Armament India's External Affairs Minister warns of AI's potential dangers at Kautilya Economic ConclaveRecent comments by India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar have sparked significant discussion on the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), drawing controversial comparisons to nuclear weapons. His remarks came amid growing concern globally about AI technologies and their ability to disrupt systems, whether through autonomous weaponry or deepfake technologies. With this comparison, he urges world leaders to establish framework guidelines ensuring responsible AI development and deployment. Despite the risks, Jaishankar expressed optimism about the potential for AI to support progress and development if managed correctly. With rising tensions globally, the call for increased oversight of AI technologies has become imperative among international bodies.
Source:Economic Times
October 08, 2024 12:37 UTC
Market turmoil continues as geopolitical tensions weigh on investor sentiment
The Indian stock markets opened lower on Tuesday, extending losses for the seventh consecutive session as geopolitical tensions in West Asia and concerns over potential delays in interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve dampened investor sentiment. The West Texas Intermediate November contract was trading at $75.86 per barrel, down 1.66 per cent in early trading. In the domestic market, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee outcome, expected on October 9, will be a key focus for investors. Tata Steel emerged as the top loser on the Nifty, falling 3.63 per cent, followed by Tata Motors (-3.12 per cent) and JSW Steel (-2.34 per cent). As geopolitical tensions persist and economic uncertainties loom, investors are advised to maintain a cautious stance and closely monitor global developments that could impact market dynamics in the coming days.
Source:The Hindu
October 08, 2024 12:24 UTC
Consumption of ultra-processed and fast foods leading cause of diabetes in India, reveals new study
The study found that low-AGE diets exhibited improvement in the insulin-sensitivity and reduction in the inflammatory levels compared to high-AGE diets. “The study for the first time in India revealed that low AGE diets could be a potential strategy to reduce diabetes risk,’’ it said. This current study has shown that consumption of AGE-rich foods leads to inflammation in the body, an underlying cause of diabetes. The high-AGE foods included those prepared by roasting, deep-frying, and shallow-frying, while the low-AGE foods included those cooked by boiling and steaming, in a short span of time. At the end of 12 weeks, the researchers found that insulin sensitivity was significantly increased in the low-AGE diet group, compared to the high-AGE diet group.
Source:The Hindu
October 08, 2024 11:59 UTC
Hezbollah deputy chief says supports Lebanon efforts for ceasefire
Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Berri, a powerful Shiite ally of Hezbollah, have for days been striving for an immediate truce between Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah, independent of Gaza truce efforts. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday, however, that Tehran backed efforts for a "simultaneous" ceasefire in both Lebanon and the Palestinian territory. Qassem, who has taken over until a new Hezbollah leader is announced, said the group's military capacities and leadership were still strong despite the heavy Israeli bombardment. "The party's leadership and the resistance (Hezbollah) are meticulously organised... We have overcome painful blows," he said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials have stressed the need to secure the north near the border with Lebanon so uprooted residents can return home.
Source:Indian Express
October 08, 2024 11:36 UTC
Naxal Encounter: छत्तीसगढ़ के सुकमा मुठभेड़ में एक नक्सली ढेर, किस्टाराम एरिया कमेटी सदस्य था मारा गया लोकेश
Naxal Encounter: छत्तीसगढ़ के सुकमा मुठभेड़ में एक नक्सली ढेर, किस्टाराम एरिया कमेटी सदस्य था मारा गया लोकेशसोमवार को किस्टाराम थाना क्षेत्र के पामलूर के जंगलों में सुरक्षा बलों ने एक सफल मुठभेड़ में नक्सली लोकेश को ढेर कर दिया। यह कार्रवाई तब की गई जब सुरक्षा बलों को कोंटा और किस्टाराम एरिया कमेटी के सदस्यों की मौजूदगी की जानकारी मिली।सुकमा में नक्सलियों से मुठभेड़HighLights कोंटा और किस्टाराम एरिया कमेटी के सदस्यों की मौजूदगी की सूचना पर हुई मुठभेड़। डीआरजी, बस्तर फाइटर, और सीआरपीएफ की संयुक्त टीम ने चलाया अभियान। पामलूर के जंगल-पहाड़ी में मुठभेड़ के बाद नक्सली का शव और हथियार बरामद हुए।नईदुनिया न्यूज, सुकमा। छत्तीसगढ़ के सुकमा जिले में भेज्जी थाने में सोमवार को हुए मुठभेड़ में मारा गया नक्सली पांच लाख का इनामी पोट्टाम लोकेश था। वह किस्टाराम एरिया कमेटी का सदस्य था। वह 2011 में संगठन में भर्ती हुआ था। वह पूर्व सेंट्रल कमेटी महासचिव गणपति के गार्ड में वर्ष 2022 तक सक्रिय था। घटनास्थल से पिस्टल, कारतूत सहित भारी मात्रा में नक्सल सामग्री बरामद की है।दंतेवाड़ा में मंगलवार को छह लाख के इनामी चार नक्सलियों ने समर्पण कर दिया। इनमें कोसा माड़वी, शंकर पोड़ियाम, हांदा माड़वी व पोज्जे नुप्पो शामिल हैं। उधर, बीजापुर जिले में भैरमगढ़ थाना क्षेत्र में सोमवार को चिहका के जंगल से चार संदिग्ध नक्सलियों संतू हेमला, मीतु हेमला, सन्नू तेलम व कमलू हेमला को गिरफ्तार किया गया है। उनके पास से शासन विरोधी पर्चा, बैनर व छूरी बरामद की गई।
Source:Dainik Jagran
October 08, 2024 11:32 UTC
‘NC-Congress alliance will cross magic figure of 50,’ Congress leader Ghulam Mir on assembly polls result day
With the counting of votes underway, Congress leader and party candidate from Dooru constituency, Ghulam Ahmad Mir exuded confidence in the party's victory in Haryana and Jammu Kashmir assembly elections and said that the National Conference and Congress alliance will cross the magic figure of 50. And as per the early trends today, we believe that the alliance will cross its magic figure of 50." The BJP is leading in 28 seats while the PDP is leading in 4 seats. The JK People's conference is leading in two seats while Independents and smaller parties are leading in 8 seats. In Jammu, Congress candidate from Bahu Assembly seat, TS Tony said that the Congress-NC alliance was all set to form the government.
Source:The Hindu
October 08, 2024 11:21 UTC
हरियाणा विधानसभा चुनाव के नतीजे से पहले पेट्रोल-डीजल हुआ महंगा, बिहार-यूपी में सस्ता, जानें रेट
हरियाणा विधानसभा की 90 विधानसभा सीटों पर चुनाव नतीजों (Haryana Assembly Election Results 2024) के ऐलान से पहले यहां आज पेट्रोल डीजल के दाम बढ़ गए हैं. देश के प्रमुख शहरों में पेट्रोल-डीजल का रेट (Petrol-Diesel Price Today)दिल्ली में पेट्रोल की कीमत 94.72 रुपये और डीजल की कीमत 87.62 रुपये प्रति लीटर है. मुंबई में पेट्रोल की कीमत 103.44 रुपये और डीजल की कीमत 89.97 रुपये प्रति लीटर है. कोलकाता में पेट्रोल की कीमत 104.95 रुपये और डीजल की कीमत 91.76 रुपये प्रति लीटर है. चेन्नई में पेट्रोल की कीमत 100.75 रुपये और डीजल की कीमत 92.34 रुपये प्रति लीटर है.
Source:NDTV
October 08, 2024 11:18 UTC
BJP makes big comeback in Haryana, Congress-NC takes J&K
“BJP makes big comeback in Haryana, Congress-NC takes J&K”, Hindustan Times, October 8, 2024:“The ruling BJP in Haryana is looking poised to return for a record third term defying all the exit poll results. Voter turnout for the 90-seat Haryana assembly stood at 67.90 per cent. Exit polls have predicted a Congress victory, but the BJP remains confident of defying these projections. Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has dismissed the exit poll results, insisting that his party will return to power with a full majority. “On October 8, we will form the government, and the Congress will once again blame the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs),” Saini said.
Source:Hindustan Times
October 08, 2024 10:53 UTC