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The Election Commission of India has indicated that Assembly elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir before September 30, which is the deadline set by the Supreme Court. Sources say the full commission is likely to visit the Union Territory in the next 10 days. The poll body has asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to transfer officials posted in their home districts as well as those connected with the election process who will be completing a three-year tenure on or before September 30. Similar directions have been given to the chief secretaries of Haryana, Maharashtra and Jharkhand, where…
Former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad died on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 71. Gaekwad played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India. He was also the coach of the Indian team that finished runners-up at the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy. Gaekwad was undergoing treatment for blood cancer at the King’s College Hospital in London before returning back to the country last month. The BCCI gave Rs 1 crore for Gaekwad’s treatment and members of the 1983 World Cup-winning team also did their bid to help the cricketer. Gaekwad has also played 205 first-class matches in a…
Starting August 1, 2024, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will enforce new guidelines for FASTag users, focusing on updated Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. FASTag is a pre-paid tag facility for vehicles that allows non-stop movement of traffic without having to wait at the toll plazas. The FASTag KYC check has been introduced to enhance the efficiency of the electronic toll collection system and provide seamless movement at toll plazas. Here are the key changes: KYC Update: FASTag users must update their KYC details until October 31, especially if their FASTag is between 3 to 5 years old Replacement…
A ransomware attack on a technology service provider has forced payment systems across nearly 300 small local banks in India to shut down temporarily, two sources directly aware of the matter told Reuters. The attack affected C-Edge Technologies, a provider of banking technology systems to small banks across the country, they said. C-Edge Technologies did not respond to an email seeking comment. The Reserve Bank of India did not respond to Reuters’ request for comment. The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), an authority that oversees payment systems, in a public advisory issued late on Wednesday, said that it had…
Severe waterlogging and heavy traffic jam was reported in Delhi today after persistent rainfall. A ‘red’ warning was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) after the national capital recorded over 100 millimeters of rainfall within an hour. Though no official statement has been made by the weather office, according to IMD, 100 millimeters of rainfall within an hour is defined as a “cloud burst.” The Pragati Maidan area recorded 112.5 mm of rain within an hour, causing widespread waterlogging in low-lying areas. Heavy traffic has been reported across the national capital with some areas reporting severe congestion. Major disruptions…
Virtually kickstarting the campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) President Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday challenged Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, saying “Either you will survive or I”, triggering a protest from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking at a pre-election preparatory meeting of party workers and leaders from Mumbai, Mr Thackeray said, “We endured everything but stood firm and taught the BJP a lesson in the Lok Sabha elections.” “Our party was broken, we were targeted by central probe agencies, money power was used against us, and they even wanted to throw us…
Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals, Olympics 2024: The men’s doubles quarter-final match between Rafael Nadal/Carlos Alcaraz and Rajeev Ram/Austin Krajicek at the Paris Olympics is underway. The Spaniards started the match with their serve and got broken in the very first game by the Americans. The pair of Rajeev Ram/Austin Krajicek continues to be in the lead in the ongoing first set. Here are the Live Updates from Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz Men’s Doubles match in Paris Olympic Games: Original Source
Gautam Gambhir’s first series as head coach of the Indian team ended in a 3-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka in Pallekele. With senior batter like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma now retired from T20Is, the selectors made Suryakumar Yadav the captain for the three-match series. On Tuesday, India won the third and final T20I via Super Over to give Gambhir a brilliant present in his first-ever bilateral series. However, the focus now shifts towards a three-game ODI series, starting with the first game on August 2. It was earlier reported that both Kohli and Rohit would skip the ODI series,…
IT services company Infosys has been issued a pre-show cause notice for alleged goods and services tax (GST) evasion up to Rs 32,403 crore. In a BSE filing, the Bengaluru headquartered IT firm said the Karnataka GST authorities have issued a pre-show cause notice for payment of GST of Rs 32,403 crore for the period July 2017 to March 2022, towards expenses incurred by overseas branch offices of Infosys Ltd, and added that the company has responded to the pre-show cause notice. “… The company has also received a pre-show cause notice from the Director General of GST Intelligence on…
A viral post by an X user has brought attention to the glaring price discrepancy between a restaurant’s bill and its online menu on Zomato. Recently, X user Abhishek Kothari took to the platform to share a comparison between a restaurant’s bill and the prices of the same order on Zomato. Mr Kothari shared images of his bill and the Zomato menu, revealing a significant markup on items ordered through the app. For example, Upma cost ₹40 on his bill but was listed at ₹120 on Zomato, while Thatte Idli was billed at ₹60 but listed for ₹161 on Zomato. ”There is…