Siddaramaiah condemns SBI manager for arguing over Kannada, says 'SBI has transferred her'
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah "strongly" condemned an SBI manager who was seen arguing with a customer demanding she speak in Kannada at a branch in Bengaluru in a video. Adding that her behaviour showed "disregard to citizens", he said, "We appreciate SBI's swift action in transferring the official." He also urged Finance Ministry to mandate language sensitisation training for bank staff.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
12:41 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah "strongly" condemned an SBI manager who was seen arguing with a customer demanding she speak in Kannada at a branch in Bengaluru in a video. Adding that her behaviour showed "disregard to citizens", he said, "We appreciate SBI's swift action in transferring the official." He also urged Finance Ministry to mandate language sensitisation training for bank staff.
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Dubai firm vanishes overnight, Indian investors lose millions
A Dubai-based brokerage firm has vanished overnight, with investors, many Indians, losing millions of dirhams. Only a mop in a bucket and a black garbage bag remain outside suite 302 of Capital Golden Tower in Dubai's Business Bay, which was home to Gulf First Commercial Brokers just weeks ago. Their job was cold-calling potential investors and promoting forex investments.
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12:37 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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A Dubai-based brokerage firm has vanished overnight, with investors, many Indians, losing millions of dirhams. Only a mop in a bucket and a black garbage bag remain outside suite 302 of Capital Golden Tower in Dubai's Business Bay, which was home to Gulf First Commercial Brokers just weeks ago. Their job was cold-calling potential investors and promoting forex investments.
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Cab drivers to be fined if they cancel rides in Maharashtra
The Maharashtra cabinet recently approved the Aggregator Cabs Policy, introducing guidelines for fare structures, ride cancellations, carpooling, and driver safety standards across the state. Under the policy, if a driver cancels a confirmed ride, they will be penalised 10% of the fare or ₹100 (whichever is less). This will be credited to the passenger's app wallet.
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12:49 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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The Maharashtra cabinet recently approved the Aggregator Cabs Policy, introducing guidelines for fare structures, ride cancellations, carpooling, and driver safety standards across the state. Under the policy, if a driver cancels a confirmed ride, they will be penalised 10% of the fare or ₹100 (whichever is less). This will be credited to the passenger's app wallet.
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Example of rewarding failure: BJP on Asim Munir's promotion
The BJP on Tuesday took a dig at Pakistan for promoting its Army chief, Asim Munir, to the rank of Field Marshal. "If ever there were an example of rewarding failure, this is it," BJP leader Amit Malviya said. He added that Munir got promoted despite the "humiliating outcome" of Operation Sindoor. "Pakistan suffered a comprehensive rout," Malviya further stated.
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12:48 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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The BJP on Tuesday took a dig at Pakistan for promoting its Army chief, Asim Munir, to the rank of Field Marshal. "If ever there were an example of rewarding failure, this is it," BJP leader Amit Malviya said. He added that Munir got promoted despite the "humiliating outcome" of Operation Sindoor. "Pakistan suffered a comprehensive rout," Malviya further stated.
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Sonia, Rahul enjoyed ₹142 cr in proceeds of crime: ED on National Herald case
ED told a Delhi court that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have benefitted from ₹142 crores in "proceeds of crime" in National Herald money laundering case. It said the accused were "enjoying the proceeds of crime" till November 2023. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju said a prima facie case of money laundering has been established against the Gandhis.
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12:47 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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ED told a Delhi court that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have benefitted from ₹142 crores in "proceeds of crime" in National Herald money laundering case. It said the accused were "enjoying the proceeds of crime" till November 2023. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju said a prima facie case of money laundering has been established against the Gandhis.
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Big failure of K'taka govt: Mohandas Pai on flooding in B'luru
Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai criticised the CM Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka as Bengaluru witnessed severe flooding and chaos following rains. "Big Big Failure of government...After 2 years, 1,00,000 cr spent on freebies, paid by Bengaluru, what did we get? Total collapse of our city," Pai said. "Drains not cleared, potholes not...fixed...When will this govt work?" he asked.
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01:08 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai criticised the CM Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka as Bengaluru witnessed severe flooding and chaos following rains. "Big Big Failure of government...After 2 years, 1,00,000 cr spent on freebies, paid by Bengaluru, what did we get? Total collapse of our city," Pai said. "Drains not cleared, potholes not...fixed...When will this govt work?" he asked.
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SC grants Ashoka University prof interim bail, calls his remarks on Op Sindoor 'dog whistling'
The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad after his arrest over his alleged objectionable remarks on Operation Sindoor. Calling Mahmudabad's remarks "dog whistling (use of coded language)", the apex court questioned his need to seek "cheap popularity" when the country is going through a situation wherein "monsters" came and attacked the citizens.
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01:02 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad after his arrest over his alleged objectionable remarks on Operation Sindoor. Calling Mahmudabad's remarks "dog whistling (use of coded language)", the apex court questioned his need to seek "cheap popularity" when the country is going through a situation wherein "monsters" came and attacked the citizens.
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He asked his aides to gangrape me, injected me with virus: Woman on K'taka BJP MLA
Bengaluru Police has registered an FIR against Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna after a 40-year-old woman alleged that he masterminded her gangrape, urinated on her, and injected her with a deadly virus. She claimed that he asked two of his aides to gangrape her. Munirathna has been booked in several cases related to rape, blackmail, harassment and bribery in the past.
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01:20 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Bengaluru Police has registered an FIR against Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna after a 40-year-old woman alleged that he masterminded her gangrape, urinated on her, and injected her with a deadly virus. She claimed that he asked two of his aides to gangrape her. Munirathna has been booked in several cases related to rape, blackmail, harassment and bribery in the past.
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Top maoist leader with ₹1 crore bounty killed in Chhattisgarh: Reports
Top maoist leader Basava Raju, who carried a bounty of ₹1 crore, was reportedly among at least 27 maoists killed in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmad area of Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Wednesday. This comes after security forces undertook a major anti-Naxal operation codenamed 'Black Forest' in and around Karregutta hills on Chhattisgarh-Telangana border.
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01:33 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Top maoist leader Basava Raju, who carried a bounty of ₹1 crore, was reportedly among at least 27 maoists killed in an encounter with security forces in Abujhmad area of Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Wednesday. This comes after security forces undertook a major anti-Naxal operation codenamed 'Black Forest' in and around Karregutta hills on Chhattisgarh-Telangana border.
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SC grants anticipatory bail to ex-trainee IAS officer Puja, says 'She hasn't committed murder'
The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to former trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating, and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. "What is the grave crime she has committed? She is not a drug lord or a terrorist. She has not committed murder," the Supreme Court bench said.
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01:59 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to former trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating, and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. "What is the grave crime she has committed? She is not a drug lord or a terrorist. She has not committed murder," the Supreme Court bench said.
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Fish species rediscovered in Arunachal after over 100 years
A fish species, Moringua hodgarti, has been rediscovered by Indian researchers after over 100 years in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang Valley, according to an article published in the peer-reviewed journal Zootaxa. The species was first collected during the Abor Expedition in 1911-1912. This species, measuring around 177 mm to 211 mm, is "known only from" the state's Siang Valley, researchers said.
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01:58 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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A fish species, Moringua hodgarti, has been rediscovered by Indian researchers after over 100 years in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang Valley, according to an article published in the peer-reviewed journal Zootaxa. The species was first collected during the Abor Expedition in 1911-1912. This species, measuring around 177 mm to 211 mm, is "known only from" the state's Siang Valley, researchers said.
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Google Chrome to automatically change compromised passwords
Google has announced a new 'automated password change' feature at its I/O 2025 conference. "When Chrome detects a compromised password during sign-in, the Password Manager prompts the user with an option to fix it automatically," Google said. With one click, users will be able to tell Chrome to generate a strong replacement and update the password automatically.
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01:55 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Google has announced a new 'automated password change' feature at its I/O 2025 conference. "When Chrome detects a compromised password during sign-in, the Password Manager prompts the user with an option to fix it automatically," Google said. With one click, users will be able to tell Chrome to generate a strong replacement and update the password automatically.
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01:55 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Several drone-like objects spotted over Kolkata
Around 8-10 drone-like objects were spotted flying over Kolkata's Hastings area, Vidyasagar Setu and Fort William on Monday night. The Special Task Force (STF) and the Detective Department of Kolkata Police have already initiated an investigation, officials said. "We are probing the matter from all angles, including the possibility of espionage," officials added.
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01:54 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Around 8-10 drone-like objects were spotted flying over Kolkata's Hastings area, Vidyasagar Setu and Fort William on Monday night. The Special Task Force (STF) and the Detective Department of Kolkata Police have already initiated an investigation, officials said. "We are probing the matter from all angles, including the possibility of espionage," officials added.
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India well-positioned to deal with effects of US tariffs: Moody's
Moody's Ratings stated that India is well-positioned to deal with the negative effects of US tariffs and global trade disruptions due to its domestic growth drivers and low dependence on exports anchor the economy. It added that India-made goods may even benefit from increased US demand if trade talks lead to lower tariffs on India, compared to other emerging markets.
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01:49 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Moody's Ratings stated that India is well-positioned to deal with the negative effects of US tariffs and global trade disruptions due to its domestic growth drivers and low dependence on exports anchor the economy. It added that India-made goods may even benefit from increased US demand if trade talks lead to lower tariffs on India, compared to other emerging markets.
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Lawyers want vacations but judiciary blamed for case backlog: CJI
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Wednesday said lawyers are "unwilling to work" during vacations, but the judiciary is blamed for the backlog of cases. His remarks came after a lawyer urged listing of a petition after the summer vacation. Recently, the apex court issued a notification on the benches that will function during the upcoming summer vacation.
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02:11 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Wednesday said lawyers are "unwilling to work" during vacations, but the judiciary is blamed for the backlog of cases. His remarks came after a lawyer urged listing of a petition after the summer vacation. Recently, the apex court issued a notification on the benches that will function during the upcoming summer vacation.
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Nobody has right over govt land, even under waqf by user: Centre
The Centre told the Supreme Court that nobody can claim rights over government land. Representing the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the government is legally empowered to reclaim properties which are declared waqf by using the waqf by user principle. "We are eradicating the menace," he said, responding to the submissions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Act.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
02:10 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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The Centre told the Supreme Court that nobody can claim rights over government land. Representing the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the government is legally empowered to reclaim properties which are declared waqf by using the waqf by user principle. "We are eradicating the menace," he said, responding to the submissions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Act.
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Aakash Chopra says CSK should release 7 players, excludes MS Dhoni
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has said that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should release seven players after IPL 2025, with MS Dhoni's name not featuring on his list. He said CSK should release Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda and Rahul Tripathi. CSK have lost 10 of their 13 IPL 2025 matches so far.
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02:19 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has said that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) should release seven players after IPL 2025, with MS Dhoni's name not featuring on his list. He said CSK should release Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda and Rahul Tripathi. CSK have lost 10 of their 13 IPL 2025 matches so far.
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Get me married in Pakistan: 'Spy' YouTuber Jyoti told ISI operative in leaked chats
A purported conversation between 'spy' YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra and a Pakistani intelligence officer named Ali Hasan has surfaced. One of the chats showed Malhotra telling Hasan, "Get me married in Pakistan", said reports. "Jo (Jyoti), I pray you stay happy always, may you keep smiling and never face disappointments in life," Hasan reportedly texted her in Hindi.
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02:17 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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A purported conversation between 'spy' YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra and a Pakistani intelligence officer named Ali Hasan has surfaced. One of the chats showed Malhotra telling Hasan, "Get me married in Pakistan", said reports. "Jo (Jyoti), I pray you stay happy always, may you keep smiling and never face disappointments in life," Hasan reportedly texted her in Hindi.
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Flood water being pumped out ahead of CM's visit to rain-hit areas in Bengaluru
Ahead of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's visit to flood-affected regions in Bengaluru, efforts have been ramped up to clear silt and fill potholes. Flood water was being pumped out, and silt was being removed from a road in Sai Layout, which witnessed flooding amid heavy rains, NDTV reported. The water had reportedly accumulated up to three-four feet in Sai Layout region.
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02:57 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Ahead of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's visit to flood-affected regions in Bengaluru, efforts have been ramped up to clear silt and fill potholes. Flood water was being pumped out, and silt was being removed from a road in Sai Layout, which witnessed flooding amid heavy rains, NDTV reported. The water had reportedly accumulated up to three-four feet in Sai Layout region.
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US should spend more time talking to Pak about terror groups on its soil: Ex-US NSA Bolton
Former US NSA John Bolton has said that the US should spend more time talking to Pakistan about terror groups on its soil. "Pakistan's response to terror attacks has not been sufficient," Bolton added. "Donald Trump wants to be the centre of the solution with both friend and adversary," he stated while talking about the US President.
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02:55 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Former US NSA John Bolton has said that the US should spend more time talking to Pakistan about terror groups on its soil. "Pakistan's response to terror attacks has not been sufficient," Bolton added. "Donald Trump wants to be the centre of the solution with both friend and adversary," he stated while talking about the US President.
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