Child in womb has fundamental right to live, can't end 27-week pregnancy: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea of a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking termination of her over 27-week pregnancy. "The child in womb also has a fundamental right to live," the court stated. After her lawyer argued that her mental and physical well-being should be considered, the bench said, "Sorry."
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
05:53 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea of a 20-year-old unmarried woman seeking termination of her over 27-week pregnancy. "The child in womb also has a fundamental right to live," the court stated. After her lawyer argued that her mental and physical well-being should be considered, the bench said, "Sorry."
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UP guards hit man with feet, Priyanka says 'Behaving like BJP goons'
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has reacted to a video purportedly showing two homeguards slapping a police station chowkidar and hitting him with their feet in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly. "Where did these policemen get the courage to behave like BJP goons and be so cruel to our Dalit brothers?" Priyanka asked. The man was allegedly being beaten over free ration.
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05:53 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has reacted to a video purportedly showing two homeguards slapping a police station chowkidar and hitting him with their feet in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly. "Where did these policemen get the courage to behave like BJP goons and be so cruel to our Dalit brothers?" Priyanka asked. The man was allegedly being beaten over free ration.
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05:53 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Indian boy honoured for returning tourist's lost watch in Dubai; police shares pic
The Dubai Police has honoured an Indian boy, based in Dubai, for returning a lost watch to the authorities. Muhammad Ayan Younis, discovered the misplaced timepiece in a tourist area he was at with his father. The police was able to trace the owner, who had returned to his homeland, and facilitate the return of the watch.
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05:48 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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The Dubai Police has honoured an Indian boy, based in Dubai, for returning a lost watch to the authorities. Muhammad Ayan Younis, discovered the misplaced timepiece in a tourist area he was at with his father. The police was able to trace the owner, who had returned to his homeland, and facilitate the return of the watch.
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05:48 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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SBI hikes fixed deposit rates, list of new rates released
SBI has raised interest rates on certain fixed deposits by up to 75 basis points. While deposits maturing in 7-45 days will fetch 3.50% interest rate, the interest rate for deposits maturing in 46-179 days will be 5.50%. Interest rate for deposits maturing in 180-210 days is 6% and for 211 days to less than 1 year tenors is 6.25%.
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06:28 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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SBI has raised interest rates on certain fixed deposits by up to 75 basis points. While deposits maturing in 7-45 days will fetch 3.50% interest rate, the interest rate for deposits maturing in 46-179 days will be 5.50%. Interest rate for deposits maturing in 180-210 days is 6% and for 211 days to less than 1 year tenors is 6.25%.
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06:28 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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11 people shot dead in Mexico
Eleven people were killed on Tuesday in mass shootings in a small town in Mexico's Chiapas, officials said. Officials added that the shooting occurred in the township of Chicomuselo, an area known as a trafficking route for migrant and drug smuggling. There have been confrontations between drug cartels in the area recently.
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06:40 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Eleven people were killed on Tuesday in mass shootings in a small town in Mexico's Chiapas, officials said. Officials added that the shooting occurred in the township of Chicomuselo, an area known as a trafficking route for migrant and drug smuggling. There have been confrontations between drug cartels in the area recently.
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J'khand minister Alamgir arrested after ₹32 cr seized from secy's househelp
Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam was arrested on Wednesday by ED in connection with the seizure of bundles of cash worth over ₹32 crore from the househelp of his personal secretary, Sanjiv Lal. Alam was earlier summoned by ED in connection with the seizure, with the probe agency asking him to appear before it on May 14.
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06:57 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam was arrested on Wednesday by ED in connection with the seizure of bundles of cash worth over ₹32 crore from the househelp of his personal secretary, Sanjiv Lal. Alam was earlier summoned by ED in connection with the seizure, with the probe agency asking him to appear before it on May 14.
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06:57 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Why has ICMR warned against usage of non-stick pans for cooking?
Non-stick pans coated with teflon are a risk if heated to temperatures greater than 170°C, said ICMR. This might happen if empty pan is left on burner for long time. In this case, coatings can give off irritating or poisonous fumes. Usage and cleaning instructions should be strictly followed, and they should be discarded when coating is worn-out or damaged.
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06:50 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Non-stick pans coated with teflon are a risk if heated to temperatures greater than 170°C, said ICMR. This might happen if empty pan is left on burner for long time. In this case, coatings can give off irritating or poisonous fumes. Usage and cleaning instructions should be strictly followed, and they should be discarded when coating is worn-out or damaged.
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06:50 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico shot
Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured as he was shot after a government meeting, Slovak Parliament's vice-chairman Lubos Blaha said. Pictures from the spot surfaced on social media, showing a man being detained by security officials. A witness told Reuters that he saw security officials pushing someone into a car and driving off.
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07:14 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico was injured as he was shot after a government meeting, Slovak Parliament's vice-chairman Lubos Blaha said. Pictures from the spot surfaced on social media, showing a man being detained by security officials. A witness told Reuters that he saw security officials pushing someone into a car and driving off.
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07:14 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Man swallows mutton bone at wedding in Hyderabad, doctors remove it after a month
A 66-year-old man swallowed a 3.5 cm-long mutton bone at a wedding feast in Hyderabad. When he started having chest pain a few days later, he went to the local doctors who initially thought he had stomach problems. The bone had reached very close to the heart after nearly a month, causing ulcers. He had to undergo an endoscopic procedure.
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07:04 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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A 66-year-old man swallowed a 3.5 cm-long mutton bone at a wedding feast in Hyderabad. When he started having chest pain a few days later, he went to the local doctors who initially thought he had stomach problems. The bone had reached very close to the heart after nearly a month, causing ulcers. He had to undergo an endoscopic procedure.
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07:04 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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RR to bat first against PBKS in Guwahati, playing XIs announced
RR captain Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bat first against PBKS in Guwahati. RR have included Tom Kohler-Cadmore in place of Jos Buttler, who has been called up by England team ahead of their T20I series against Pakistan. Meanwhile, PBKS have included Nathan Ellis in their playing XI.
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07:24 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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RR captain Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bat first against PBKS in Guwahati. RR have included Tom Kohler-Cadmore in place of Jos Buttler, who has been called up by England team ahead of their T20I series against Pakistan. Meanwhile, PBKS have included Nathan Ellis in their playing XI.
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07:24 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Nepal cricketer Lamichhane acquitted in rape case, visits Pashupatinath Temple
Nepal's Patan High Court on Wednesday acquitted cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane in a rape case. In January, the Kathmandu District Court had sentenced him to eight years in jail for allegedly raping an 18-year-old woman. The 23-year-old visited the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu after being cleared of rape charges. Lamichhane is now available for selection in T20 World Cup 2024.
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07:21 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Nepal's Patan High Court on Wednesday acquitted cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane in a rape case. In January, the Kathmandu District Court had sentenced him to eight years in jail for allegedly raping an 18-year-old woman. The 23-year-old visited the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu after being cleared of rape charges. Lamichhane is now available for selection in T20 World Cup 2024.
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07:21 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Feel like I got new life: Man who got citizenship certificate under CAA
Bharat Kumar, one of the 14 people who were issued citizenship certificates by the government under CAA today, said, "I feel like I got a new life. I want to thank PM Narendra Modi for this." Bharat revealed that he came from Pakistan and never went to school there. "I studied a little bit after coming here," he added.
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07:55 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Bharat Kumar, one of the 14 people who were issued citizenship certificates by the government under CAA today, said, "I feel like I got a new life. I want to thank PM Narendra Modi for this." Bharat revealed that he came from Pakistan and never went to school there. "I studied a little bit after coming here," he added.
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India's urban unemployment rate falls to 6.7% in January-March
India's unemployment rate in urban areas fell to 6.7% in January-March 2024 from 6.8% a year ago for people aged 15 or above, the latest government data showed. While the rate decreased from 9.2% to 8.5% for females, it rose from 6% to 6.1% for males. The labour force participation rate (LFPR) in urban areas increased from 48.5% to 50.2%.
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07:51 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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India's unemployment rate in urban areas fell to 6.7% in January-March 2024 from 6.8% a year ago for people aged 15 or above, the latest government data showed. While the rate decreased from 9.2% to 8.5% for females, it rose from 6% to 6.1% for males. The labour force participation rate (LFPR) in urban areas increased from 48.5% to 50.2%.
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07:51 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Who is economist Andrei Belousov, Russia's new Defence Minister?
Andrei Belousov, who has been appointed as Russia's new Defence Minister, had previously served as the country's deputy PM. Belousov, aged 65, is an economist who doesn't possess any military experience. Belousov has worked at the Russian Academy of Sciences as a market forecaster and he had also served as the country's deputy economy minister between 2006 and 2008.
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08:14 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Andrei Belousov, who has been appointed as Russia's new Defence Minister, had previously served as the country's deputy PM. Belousov, aged 65, is an economist who doesn't possess any military experience. Belousov has worked at the Russian Academy of Sciences as a market forecaster and he had also served as the country's deputy economy minister between 2006 and 2008.
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08:14 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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First pics show people granted Indian citizenship under CAA
The first set of citizenship certificates to 14 people was issued under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA on Wednesday, visuals of which were shared on social media. In March, the Centre notified the rules of CAA, under which Indian nationality is granted to persecuted Hindu, Jain, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
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08:27 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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The first set of citizenship certificates to 14 people was issued under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA on Wednesday, visuals of which were shared on social media. In March, the Centre notified the rules of CAA, under which Indian nationality is granted to persecuted Hindu, Jain, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
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08:27 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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1st pic shows Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico after he was shot
A picture showing Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico after he was shot has surfaced online. The picture shows security officials carrying Fico inside a car. The 59-year-old was rushed to hospital in the central city of Handlova after holding a government meeting there, and was being transported by helicopter to the city of Banska Bystrica for urgent treatment.
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08:40 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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A picture showing Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico after he was shot has surfaced online. The picture shows security officials carrying Fico inside a car. The 59-year-old was rushed to hospital in the central city of Handlova after holding a government meeting there, and was being transported by helicopter to the city of Banska Bystrica for urgent treatment.
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Will give outside support to I.N.D.I.A bloc to form government: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said the TMC will support the I.N.D.I.A bloc from outside to form a government at the Centre. She had earlier said that the I.N.D.I.A bloc will win around 315 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. "You must know the I.N.D.I.A bloc doesn't count Bengal Congress and CPI(M), those two aren't with us," she added.
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08:38 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said the TMC will support the I.N.D.I.A bloc from outside to form a government at the Centre. She had earlier said that the I.N.D.I.A bloc will win around 315 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. "You must know the I.N.D.I.A bloc doesn't count Bengal Congress and CPI(M), those two aren't with us," she added.
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Neeraj Chopra wins gold in Federation Cup after winning by margin of 0.21 metres
Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday bagged gold medal in Federation Cup. He posted a best throw of 82.27 metres and won by a margin of 0.21 metres. DP Manu came second with a best throw of 82.06 metres, while Uttam Patil came third with a best throw of 78.39 metres.
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08:54 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday bagged gold medal in Federation Cup. He posted a best throw of 82.27 metres and won by a margin of 0.21 metres. DP Manu came second with a best throw of 82.06 metres, while Uttam Patil came third with a best throw of 78.39 metres.
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Monsoon to arrive in India on May 31
The southwest monsoon is expected to make onset from Kerala around May 31, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. The southwest monsoon normally sets in over Kerala on June 1 with a standard deviation of about 7 days, according to reports. This onset date serves as an indicator for the progression of the monsoon across the country.
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09:09 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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The southwest monsoon is expected to make onset from Kerala around May 31, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. The southwest monsoon normally sets in over Kerala on June 1 with a standard deviation of about 7 days, according to reports. This onset date serves as an indicator for the progression of the monsoon across the country.
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09:09 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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PBKS hand RR their 4th consecutive defeat in IPL 2024
PBKS defeated RR by five wickets in their IPL 2024 match in Guwahati on Wednesday. It is RR's fourth consecutive defeat in the tournament. RR put up a total of 144/9, with PBKS chasing it down in 18.5 overs. PBKS stand-in captain Sam Curran took two wickets and scored an unbeaten 63 runs off 41 deliveries.
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11:23 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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PBKS defeated RR by five wickets in their IPL 2024 match in Guwahati on Wednesday. It is RR's fourth consecutive defeat in the tournament. RR put up a total of 144/9, with PBKS chasing it down in 18.5 overs. PBKS stand-in captain Sam Curran took two wickets and scored an unbeaten 63 runs off 41 deliveries.
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11:23 pm Wednesday, 15 May, 2024
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