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Two members of BJP's IT cell in Varanasi were among three people arrested late Saturday for the gangrape of a 20-year-old BTech student of IIT-BHU. The arrested trio confessed to the crime, including disrobing and filming the survivor at gunpoint. The three could face charges under the National Security Act and the UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act. One of the arrested individuals was identified as the convenor of BJP's IT cell's city unit, while another was identified as its co-convenor. The revelation sparked a political controversy in UP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7urHEga via IFTTT

PM Modi, in the 108th edition of his 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, said there was excitement and enthusiasm in the entire country in connection with the Ram mandir as he called it a "historic moment" and urged people to share artistic creations by using a common hashtag. The PM emphasised the special edition as '108', an auspicious number as per Hindu belief, as he mentioned the excitement surrounding the temple and said, "People are expressing their feelings in a multitude of ways." from Times of India https://ift.tt/q5iVMm0 via IFTTT

Here are some of the warmest New Year greetings for the coming year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/m7wYqzf via IFTTT

A powerful earthquake shook Papua, Indonesia's easternmost region, causing no serious damage. The magnitude 6.5 quake occurred in Abepura, a subdistrict in Jayapura, the capital of Papua province. It was a shallow earthquake with a depth of 10 kilometers. The region is prone to earthquakes due to its location on the "Ring of Fire". In February, another earthquake in the province resulted in the collapse of a floating restaurant, causing four deaths. Indonesia has a history of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, with past disasters claiming many lives. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4W1Uo79 via IFTTT

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued the lack of "match awareness" by the Indian batters in the middle overs during the defeat to Australia in the second women's ODI in Mumbai on Saturday. The hosts looked in control of the proceedings in their pursuit of 259. However, the India batters lost steam in the middle overs and eventually fell short of victory by just three runs. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/vfZt3CS via IFTTT

Uday Kotak outlines recommendations for India's economic transformation, emphasizing the shift from savers to investors. He suggests that banks should become distributors of corporate debt and expand their reach to mid-sized corporates, MSMEs, and consumers. Kotak highlights the growing interest of Indian savers in investing, facilitated by various platforms such as mutual funds, equities, and insurance funds. He also warns of the need to protect new investors from market bubbles and advocates for tax reforms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lZWoeLz via IFTTT

Despite global headwinds, the Indian market witnessed a remarkable recovery in 2023, leading to investors' optimism. The sensex and Nifty gained 19-20% while midcap and smallcap indices surged by 46 percent and 49 percent respectively. Investor wealth reached a record high of Rs 370.6 lakh crore, reflecting the positive sentiment. The market initially faced volatility due to recession fears in the US and a struggling Chinese economy, but the revival started after a dip in March. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2nAcoG4 via IFTTT