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Mumbai schools, colleges shut as heavy rain triggers red alert in Maharashtra

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All schools and colleges in Mumbai have been ordered to remain closed in view of heavy rains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in the city and other districts in Maharashtra. Mumbai schools, colleges shut as heavy rain triggers red alert in Maharashtra The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in the city and other districts in Maharashtra after incessant rains continued to lash Mumbai on Thursday. As a precautionary measure, all schools and colleges in the city have been directed to remain closed to ensure the safety of students and staff. Moreover, citizens have been strongly advised to stay indoors and exercise caution in light of the rain alert. In response to the adverse weather conditions, Mumbai University has decided to postpone all exams scheduled for July 27 due to heavy rain and a red alert by IMD. Mumbai registered its wettest July ever on Wednesday, with the month so far witnessing a record 1557.8 mm rainfall, the IMD s...

Pune moneylender rapes woman, husband held at knifepoint after loan default

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A 47-year-old moneylender in Maharashtra's Pune allegedly raped a woman after her husband failed to repay the loan taken from him, police said on Thursday.  The accused allegedly threatened the victim's husband at knifepoint and then raped her in his presence. (File photo) A 47-year-old moneylender in Maharashtra's Pune allegedly raped a woman after her husband failed to repay the loan taken from him, police said on Thursday. The incident took place in February this year and the accused has been arrested, an official from Hadapsar police station said. According to the police, the victim's husband had borrowed money, but could not repay it. The accused allegedly threatened the victim's husband at knifepoint and then raped her in his presence, the official said. The accused recorded the act on a mobile phone and posted the clip on a social media platform, he said. "We have arrested the accused and further investigation is on," the official said. ...

Joe Biden’s son Hunter pleads not guilty in tax offences case

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Hunter Biden at the hearing pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to pay taxes on more than $1.5 million in income in 2017 and 2018 despite owing more than $100,000, prosecutors allege. Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, departs federal court after a plea hearing on two misdemeanor charges of willfully failing to pay income taxes in Wilmington. U.S. President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden's proposed deal with prosecutors to plead guilty to tax charges and avoid a gun charge hit a snag on Wednesday when the judge in the case said she needed more time to review their agreement. The news means that the younger Biden's legal woes will continue to dog the president as he campaigns for re-election in 2024. His leading rival, former President Donald Trump, and Trump's Republican allies in Congress had criticized the deal as unfairly favoring the president's son. The stunning turnabout came after what was expected to be a routine plea hearing turned into a thr...

Rail-Coach Restaurant To Be Set Up At 2 Bengaluru Railway Stations By Oct

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Passengers visiting the KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station and the newly inaugurated Sir M Visvesvarya Terminal Bengaluru Station (SMVB) will be able to avail of this new facility likely by October at these stations, officials said today.         These restaurants are expected to be operational by October end of this year. (Representational) Bengaluru: Two railway stations in Bengaluru will soon get a theme-based air-conditioned rail-coach restaurant with state-of-the-art facilities which will be set up by the South Western Railway here. Passengers visiting the KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station and the newly inaugurated Sir M Visvesvarya Terminal Bengaluru Station (SMVB) will be able to avail of this new facility likely by October at these stations, officials said today. As of now, only two such restaurants have been planned. However, post the re-development of Yesvantpur and Bengaluru Cantonment, the possibility of establishing similar restaurants there wil...

Rahul Gandhi Offers Prayer At Sri Viswambhara Temple In Kottakkal

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The temple, dedicated to Viswambhara, is an abode of solace and consolation for a large number of patients visiting Arya Vaidya Sala.                                      Rahul Gandhi visited the temple on Wednesday evening. Malappuram (Ker): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is currently undergoing Ayurvedic wellness treatment at the famous Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala here, has offered prayers at Sri Viswambhara Temple situated on its premises. Mr Gandhi visited the temple on Wednesday evening, party sources said. He was accompanied by AICC general secretary K C Venugopal and party MLA A P Anil Kumar, they said on Thursday. The temple, dedicated to Viswambhara, is an abode of solace and consolation for a large number of patients visiting Arya Vaidya Sala. Later, Mr Gandhi also witnessed a Kathakali performance at PSV Natyasangham, a centre of national repute at Arya Vaidya Sala. Renowned Mal...

"As Good As Dead": Father Of Indian Woman Who Married Pak Man

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Anju, a married Indian woman travelled to Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and married her Facebook friend there on Tuesday.      Anju's husband said that before leaving, his wife told him that she is visiting her friends in Jaipur. Gwalior: Gaya Prasad Thomas, the father of Anju, a married Indian woman who travelled to Pakistan to meet her Facebook friend Nasrullah and got married to him on Tuesday, expressed his sorrow and disappointment at his daughter's actions. “She is as good as dead for the family. She has no right to come back to India. If she returns, then she has to face strict punishment. What she did is wrong and people who do that deserve punishment,” Gaya Prasad Thomas said while speaking to ANI. Anju, a married Indian woman travelled to Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and married her Facebook friend there on Tuesday. Further, talking about the same, Thomas said that Anju has no right to take her two children. “India is a respectable country...

Pak Investigation Agency Summons Imran Khan Yet Again In Cypher Case

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In the fresh notice, the investigation agency asked Imran Khan to appear before its joint investigation team at noon on August 1 with all the relevant documents, according to a report.                                 Imran Khan was removed from the office in April last year. Islamabad: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to appear before it on August 1 in a case related to the diplomatic cable saga - a cypher what the former premier claimed contains details of a threat made by the US against his government, Geo News reported. Khan was removed from the office in April last year. In a public gathering on March 2022, Khan waived a letter claiming that it was evidence of the “international conspiracy” backed by the US to topple his government. A day earlier also, the FIA has grilled the ex-prime minister for nearly two hours and recor...

"In My Third Term, India Will Be One Of World's Top 3 Economies": PM Modi

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PM Narendra Modi said, "On the basis of track record, I will make the country believe, in the third term, economy will be among world's top three"                   "In My Third Term, India Will Be One Of World's Top 3 Economies": PM Modi  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday promised an unprecedented growth of the country during his third term in power, which, he said, will catapult it to one of the top three slots. Sending out a message of development and growth at the inauguration of Delhi's revamped Pragati Maidan, he said, "From east to west, north to south, India's infrastructure is changing… The world's highest rail bridge in India, the longest tunnel at the highest altitude is in India, the highest motorable road, the largest stadium, the largest statue -- all of it is in India". The economic growth, he added, will keep pace with the country' aspirations. "In our first term, India was in the 10th spot ...

Norway Leader Resigns After Video Of Him Stealing Hugo Boss Sunglasses Goes Viral

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The incident happened on June 16, when CCTV footage of a duty-free store showed him stealing two Hugo Boss sunglasses.                   He admitted the theft in a Facebook post and resigned from the position of party leader. Norwegian left-wing party leader Bjornar Moxnes resigned on Monday after he was caught on camera stealing a pair of luxury sunglasses in a duty-free shop in Oslo, Politico reported. The incident happened on June 16, when CCTV footage of a duty-free store showed him stealing two Hugo Boss sunglasses. In the video, Mr. Moxnes is seen trying on sunglasses in the shop and asking his girlfriend's opinion. Seconds later, he is seen putting the shades in his pocket and walking out of the store without paying for them. On June 30, police charged the politician with stealing ''with the intention of obtaining an unjustified gain for himself or others. '' He was fined 3,000 kroner (about ₹ 24,000) for stealing the Hugo Boss su...

This State Is Set To Implement 1-Year Maternity Leave For Government Staff

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Addressing the annual general meeting of the Sikkim State Civil Service Officers' Association, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tawang said changes will be made in the service rules to provide the benefit.                 Details of new policy will be notified soon, Chief Minister Tawang said. (Representational) Gangtok: Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday said his government will give 12-month maternity leave and one-month paternity leave to its employees. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Sikkim State Civil Service Officers' Association (SSCSOA) here, he said changes will be made in the service rules to provide the benefit. This benefit will help the government employees to take better care of their children and families, he said. The details will be notified soon, he added. According to the Maternity Benefit Act 1961, a working woman is entitled to 6 months, or 26 weeks, of paid maternity leave. The Himalayan state ...

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Earn an MBA with Cutting-Edge Information on Modern Management Fields - Rohini College of Engineering and Technology

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Rohini college of Engineering and Technology, top engineering college in Kanyakumari district is a national leader in higher education especially in the fields of Engineering, Technology and Management. The institution has various courses including faculties of engineering, MBA and MCA departments. Master of Business Administration department is one of the best departments in Rohini College of Engineering and Technology . A first intake of 60 students for the MBA programme led to the establishment of the Department of Management Studies (DOMS-RCET) in 2020. This young department aims to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship among its students while providing them with cutting-edge information for modern management fields. Best MBA Colleges in Kanyakumari - RCET The department supports outcome-based education, which encourages students to study, think critically, grow, and improve the world. The department has a skilled and committed faculty with expertise in marketing, human resou...