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Mukesh Ambani attends a state dinner in Doha with President Trump, reflecting strong bilateral ties. As Reliance adjusts to US policy impacts on oil and tech ventures, the event underscores the deep connections between the Ambani and Trump families.

Mukesh Ambani, Trump Meet at Doha Dinner

In Doha, Mukesh Ambani joins a state dinner with President Trump. The meeting highlights critical friendships and economic engagements impacting Reliance's ventures like oil imports and significant tech collaborations influenced by US policies.

Asia's richest, Mukesh Ambani, is in Doha for a state dinner with President Trump.

Richest Asian Mukesh Ambani, is flying to Doha to meet US President Donald Trump, his second meeting since Trump returned to presidency in January this year.
Ambani will attend a state dinner that the Emir of Qatar is hosting for Trump at the Lusail Palace in Doha on Wednesday, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Reliance Industries Ltd, the firm that Ambani heads, did not reply to an email sent for comments.
While business discussions are off the table, his oil-to-retail conglomerate has businesses closely tied to decisions of the US President.
Reliance had last year secured waivers from the US to resume importing crude oil from Venezuela. It however had to stop that in March following Trump authorising a 25 per cent tariff on countries buying the South American country's oil.
Reliance also sells fuels like gasoline made from crude oil bought from countries such as Russia into the American market.
Also, US tech giants such as Google and Meta have taken an equity stake in Ambani's digital venture.
Reliance has business ties with Qatar as well. The Gulf nation's sovereign wealth fund, Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has invested about USD 1 billion in Ambani's retail venture.
Ambani and his wife Nita had attended Trump's second inauguration in January. They were also part of the select 100 who attended an intimate candlelit dinner with Trump a day prior to the inauguration.
At the dinner, the two had met Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha as well, sources said.
Ambanis share close ties with the Trump family.
The richest Indian was present when Ivanka Trump, daughter of Donald Trump, visited Hyderabad for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in 2017. She was an advisor to President Trump then.
He was also present when Trump visited India last as the US President in February 2020.
Ivanka, her husband Jared Kushner and their eldest daughter Arabella Rose were among the celebrities who attended the star-studded three-day pre-wedding celebrations of Ambani's youngest son Anant and fiancee Radhika Merchant in Jamnagar, Gujarat, in March 2024.&nbsp;

CBI investigates major bribery scandal involving Shapoorji Pallonji. Tax Commissioner Lavidiya arrested alongside executives.

CBI Investigates Shapoorji Pallonji Bribery Case

The CBI investigates Shapoorji Pallonji Group for alleged bribery to sway tax decisions. Commissioner and executive arrested.

CBI probes Shapoorji Pallonji management for alleged 85 lakh bribe involving Tax Commissioner Lavidiya.

The CBI is likely to question the senior management of Shapoorji Pollonji Infrastructure Gujarat Private Ltd in connection with an alleged case of bribery of Rs 85 lakh, in which a Commissioner of Income Tax and a company executive were arrested, officials said Wednesday.
Viral Kantilal Mehta, deputy general manager (Taxation) of Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group, had already paid Rs 15 lakh to two middlemen based in Mumbai - Sajida Majhar Hussain Shah and Prakash Shambaji Pawar, both residents of Chembur, against an alleged bribe demand of Rs 1.20 crore from Commissioner of Income Tax Jeevan Lal Lavidiya for favourable disposal of a taxation appeal filed by the company, the CBI FIR has alleged.
Mehta was arrested by the CBI after paying the second instalment of Rs 70 lakh to a middleman in Mumbai on May 9.
"It needs to be examined who cleared the payment of such a large amount of alleged bribes. The role of everyone involved in the alleged conspiracy will be examined during the course of the investigation," an official said.
In a statement after the CBI operation on May 10, the company had said the group is committed to fully cooperating with the relevant authorities in their investigations.
"The SP Group has been made aware of a serious allegation of misconduct against an employee of one of our Group Company subsidiaries. The alleged conduct was not with the knowledge of the Group, nor was it sanctioned by it. In fact, this goes against the very values and policies that the Group upholds in its business operations," the company had said in a statement.
It said, given the seriousness of these allegations, the Group has already launched an internal enquiry into the alleged conduct and will take the necessary steps based on the outcome of the investigation.
The central agency had received the inputs that Lavidiya had already decided to issue a favourable order from the company and was waiting for a final submission from the company.
According to the FIR, Mehta sought time from Lavidiya to make the company's final submission and the company management's " permission " to pay the alleged bribe to him.
"Source has further informed that the management of Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure Gujarat Private Ltd. has now given permission to Viral Kantilal Mehta for payment of Rs 70 lakh to Jeevan Lal Lavidiya, Commissioner of Income Tax for their pending matter," the CBI FIR had alleged.
They said Lavidiya, a 2004-batch Indian Revenue Service officer posted as Commissioner Income Tax (Exemption), Hyderabad, with additional charges as Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals Unit-8 and Unit-7), was arrested along with Mehta and agents Sairam Palisetty, Natta Veera Naga Sri Ram Gopal, and Sajida Majhar Hussain Shah.
The CBI is also examining other alleged instances of bribes received by Lavidiya to clear companies' appeals.
"Source has informed that Jeevan Lal Lavidiya, while dealing with an appeal of NDW Development Corporation LLP, Mumbai, had obtained a flat at Mumbai worth Rs. 2.5 crores as bribe, which belonged to Aviation Hotels Pvt Ltd., a group company of NDW Development Corporation," the FIR has alleged.
It also alleged that the officer registered the flat as "benami" with Dandela Venkateswarlu, a resident of Khammam District, as the front and kept the registry documents in his custody. Lavidiya is also a native of Khamman.
The CBI FIR further alleged that while handling the matters of Ventura Securities Ltd., Thane and Anandrao Shitole, Mumbai, Lavidiya had allegedly obtained bribe of Rs 20 lakh and Rs 15 lakh through middlemen and routed through hawala channels.
The accused officer received Rs 15 lakh through his middleman while processing the appeal of Hemantkumar Rajendrakumar Shah, Ahmedabad, according to the allegations in the FIR.
The amount was allegedly kept in the bank account of his acquaintance and routed through hawala channels, it had said.

Ramdas Athawale stresses the need for a caste census to ensure social justice by assessing employment distribution among communities and crafting inclusive government policies.

Athawale Advocates for Caste Census

Ramdas Athawale stresses the need for a caste census to ensure social justice by assessing employment distribution among communities and crafting inclusive government policies.

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday said a caste census is essential to understand the representation of different communities in public and private sector jobs.
Responding to a question during a press conference, the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment said he has been raising the demand for a caste census for many years.
"I had launched this campaign back in 1998," he said, adding that the exercise would provide critical data to assess how much employment each caste group has secured in both the government and private sectors.
He emphasised that caste-wise data is essential to ensure social justice and equal opportunity.
"To collect information about any community, it is important to conduct a caste census. The advantage of this enumeration is that we will know which castes need more empowerment," Athawale said.
The minister argued that only a comprehensive understanding of the socio-economic status of various castes would help the government formulate inclusive policies.
"Empowering every caste group is possible only when we know their real condition," he added.

Canadian PM Mark Carney announces a Cabinet reshuffle with Anita Anand as foreign minister, focusing on redefining ties with the U.S. and economic growth.

Canada's New Cabinet: Anand as Foreign Minister

In a significant Cabinet overhaul, PM Mark Carney appoints Anita Anand as foreign minister, focusing on redefining economic ties with the U.S. and advancing gender parity.

PM Mark Carney reshuffles Cabinet, appointing Anita Anand as the new foreign minister. This reshuffle emphasizes redefining ties with the U.S. and economic growth. Carney maintains gender parity among appointees.

Toronto, May 13 (AP) &mdash; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a significant Cabinet reshuffle, appointing Anita Anand, of Indian descent, as the new foreign minister. This move is part of efforts to shape his newly re-elected Liberal government. Carney, who succeeded Justin Trudeau earlier this year and secured an election victory last month, has appointed Anand to replace M&eacute;lanie Joly. Joly will now serve as the minister of industry. Anand has previously held the role of defense minister. Fran&ccedil;ois-Philippe Champagne will continue as finance minister, while Dominic LeBlanc remains the minister responsible for U.S. trade, amid ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States. Carney's election campaign emphasized addressing the aggressive stance of U.S. President Donald Trump toward Canada, maintaining a composed approach reminiscent of his previous leadership roles at the central banks of Canada and the United Kingdom. "The mandate given to us by Canadians is clear: redefine our economic and security ties with the United States and strengthen our economy to benefit all Canadians," Carney stated. It was announced that King Charles III will deliver a speech on May 27, outlining the Canadian government's priorities as Parliament reconvenes. As a member of the British Commonwealth, Canada recognizes Charles as its head of state. Carney has stressed the importance of Canada&rsquo;s foundational ties with the United Kingdom and France, indicating that the era of increasing integration with the U.S. has concluded. The Cabinet overhaul sees over 10 previous members dropped, including ex-defense minister Bill Blair. David McGuinty transitions from public safety to defense in the new lineup. Tim Hodgson, former CEO of Goldman Sachs Canada, has been appointed as the minister of natural resources. Carney, who boasts a 14-year career at Goldman Sachs, has expressed a vision of transforming Canada into an energy "superpower," highlighting the necessity of large-scale, "nation-building" initiatives. Among the new appointees is former journalist Evan Solomon, now serving as the first minister of artificial intelligence. Carney has maintained gender parity in the Cabinet, continuing the balance from Trudeau's administration. "The new Cabinet is designed to implement the changes that Canadians expect and require," Carney declared, as the Liberal party embarks on its fourth term.

ACB arrests Shivaji Nagar police inspector for bribery in a school dispute. Inspector Deshmukh accepted ₹1 lakh, part of a ₹5 lakh demand.

Inspector Arrested for School Bribery Scandal

The ACB apprehends a Shivaji Nagar police inspector for bribery in a school dispute. Accused of demanding a ₹5 lakh bribe, Deshmukh accepted a reduced sum of ₹1 lakh. This marks a significant step in eliminating corruption within law enforcement.

ACB arrests inspector for bribery in Shivaji Nagar school dispute. Deshmukh demanded ₹5 lakh and accepted ₹1 lakh after negotiations.

The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has apprehended a senior inspector of Shivaji Nagar police station here while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a school trustee for taking legal action, an official said on Wednesday.
Inspector Bapurao Madhukar Deshmukh allegedly demanded Rs 5 lakh from the complainant who is a joint trustee of a school in Shivaji Nagar area, the official said.
The trustee approached Deshmukh seeking help after a rival group in the school trust broke the lock of the school's main gate and tried to take it over illegally in August 2024, the complaint said.
He requested Deshmukh that the rival group should be stopped from entering the school until the Charity Commissioner passed an order on the dispute.
Deshmukh said he could help with preventing the group from entering the school and registering a case of trespass against them, but allegedly demanded Rs 5 lakh from the trustee.
The amount was later negotiated to Rs 3 lakh, following which the complainant approached the ACB.
A trap was laid and Deshmukh was held on Tuesday.
A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act was registered against Deshmukh and further probe is underway, the official said.

Rajasthan is set to experience a severe heatwave starting Thursday, with temperatures hitting 44-45°C. Strong dust-laden winds and possible thunderstorms are also forecasted in some areas. Residents are advised to stay alert and take safety measures.

Rajasthan Heatwave Alert: Rising Temperatures 

A severe heatwave will affect Rajasthan, starting Thursday. Expect temperatures to soar to 45°C, with significant winds up to 40 km/h in areas like Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions. Thunderstorms and moderate rains are anticipated in some zones.

A severe heatwave will hit Rajasthan starting Thursday, with strong winds of 30-40 km/h affecting the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions. Temperatures in some districts will rise to 44-45&deg;C, accompanied by dust and heatwaves.

Many areas in Rajasthan are likely to experience severe heat starting Thursday, the local meteorological centre said.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, strong surface dusty winds at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometres are likely to blow in the coming days in the border areas of Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions.
The temperature is predicted to increase by two to three degree Celsius, the Met said.
In Bikaner and Sriganganagar districts the maximum temperature is expected to be 44 to 45 degrees Celsius from Thursday to Saturday and a new round of heatwave is likely to begin at some places, the weather office said. Similarly, in eastern Rajasthan, the weather is predicted to remain mainly dry in most parts from Thursday and the temperature is likely to increase by two to three degrees Celsius, it added.
In the last 24 hours, the highest maximum temperature in the state was recorded at 43 degrees Celsius in Bikaner, the weather department said.
The department has also predicted a thunderstorm at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometre per hour accompanied by light to moderate rain in some parts of Bikaner, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Udaipur, Kota division for Wednesday.

EaseMyTrip halts travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan amid tensions, following their perceived support for Pakistan post-attack.

EaseMyTrip Suspends Turkey, Azerbaijan Trips

EaseMyTrip halts Turkey and Azerbaijan trips due to rising India-Pakistan tensions, amid backlash for perceived support.

EaseMyTrip suspends trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan, citing support for Pakistan. Cancellations spike due to tensions.

In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, EaseMyTrip has announced its decision to suspend all flight and hotel bookings for Turkey and Azerbaijan, citing these countries' perceived support for Pakistan.
Co-founder of the online travel platform, Prashant Pitti, stated in an interview with CNN-News18 that the past few days have seen a significant uptick in trip cancellations to these destinations.
Specifically, there has been a 22% cancellation rate for Turkey and over 30% for Azerbaijan, highlighting the impact of the ongoing geopolitical situation.
Pitti shared data indicating that last year, approximately 380,000 Indians traveled to either Turkey or Azerbaijan. Considering an average expenditure of 60,000 to 70,000 rupees per traveler, this translates to a spending of about 2,500 to 3,000 crore rupees by Indian tourists.
Pitti emphasized that it is crucial for Indian citizens to be mindful of where they allocate their travel funds, especially in response to these countries' support of Pakistan through arms supply.
Aloke Bajpai, CEO of Ixigo, has similarly declared the suspension of bookings for Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan on their platform. Bajpai's statement, "Enough is Enough! Blood and Bookings won&rsquo;t flow together," underscores the growing sentiment in the Indian business community.
This move is part of broader actions taken by Indian businesses and political leaders to protest against countries perceived as supporting Pakistan after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. Turkey and Azerbaijan, in particular, are facing significant backlash in India, as these nations have chosen not to align with the global condemnation of the attack.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has sanctioned Rs 350 crore for development projects across 70 constituencies. The funds will support infrastructure projects, including road and bridge construction, benefiting various districts.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami approves Rs 350 crore for development works

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has sanctioned Rs 350 crore for development projects across 70 constituencies. The funds will support infrastructure projects, including road and bridge construction, benefiting various districts.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved the release of Rs 350 crores from the MLA Fund Scheme for the development works of assembly constituencies, granting Rs 500 lakh per MLA for the current financial year 2025-26.&nbsp;
The allocation follows a distribution of 78 percent for General, 19 percent for SC, and 3 percent for ST constituencies.
As per the scheme, several development projects have been sanctioned. In Pauri Garhwal, Rs 3.71 crore has been allocated for constructing a new motor road from Dehalchori to Kanda temple via Chamapani-Dhaulkandi in the Pauri assembly constituency.&nbsp;
In Haridwar, Rs 5.44 crore has been sanctioned for the construction of a 36-meter span pre-stressed RCC bridge over the Pathri Roh river near Sukarasa village in the Pathri to Bahadarabad road in the Haridwar rural constituency.&nbsp;
Similarly, Rs 4.45 crore has been allocated for road safety works on the Khankra Chhatikhal motor road in Rudraprayag district.
Additionally, Rs 7.28 crore has been approved for the construction of a suspension bridge on the footpath leading to the Panchkedar Shri Masta Madmaheshwar temple in Ukhimath block, Kedarnath constituency, and Rs 3.61 crore for the improvement and asphalting of Syalgi-Juladgaon-Dodak-Thapla motor road in Pratapnagar constituency, Tehri Garhwal district.
Furthermore, Rs 2.18 crore has been sanctioned for the electricity supply work for the Manpur-Kashipur residential project under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).
In a related development, Chief Minister Dhami expressed pride as Uttarakhand secured second place for financial performance among small states in a Financial Express ranking. He attributed this success to the state's effective policies, hard work, and the public&rsquo;s trust in the government.&nbsp;
CM Dhami emphasized the administration's focus on financial discipline, education, healthcare, digital services, and justice.

Uttarakhand's Operation Prahar, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, targets over 290 cybercriminals across 17 states, showcasing the state's commitment to combat cybercrime.

Uttarakhand's Operation Prahar strikes cybercriminals across 17 states

Uttarakhand's Operation Prahar, led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, targets over 290 cybercriminals across 17 states, showcasing the state's commitment to combat cybercrime.

Under the leadership of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state launched 'Operation Prahar,' which has not only sent a strong message to the state but to the entire nation, according to an official release from the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office (CMO).&nbsp;
Operation Prahar delivered a heavy blow to cybercriminals, setting a remarkable example for other states.
In a historic move, for the first time in the country's history, under the direction of Uttarakhand Police, coordinated raids were conducted simultaneously across 17 states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Kerala, and Goa.&nbsp;
As per the release, more than 290 cybercriminals were targeted in this intensive and strategic operation.
This was far from an ordinary police action&mdash;it was the result of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's foresight and bold decision-making, triggered by a significant cyberattack incident.&nbsp;
When the state fell victim to cyberattacks a few months ago, CM Dhami vowed that cybercriminals would no longer be allowed to operate freely. His leadership led to the strengthening of the police department, the restructuring of cyber police stations, and an expansion of intelligence networks.
The success of Operation Prahar, with cooperation from Uttarakhand Police as well as other state and central agencies, demonstrated that Uttarakhand is not only a hub for tourism and pilgrimage but has also become a model state in the fight against cybercrime.&nbsp;
CM Dhami's governance model extends beyond schemes and announcements, showcasing his ability to implement practical and effective solutions. The success of this operation has highlighted the efficiency of the Uttarakhand Police on a national level and further reaffirmed CM Dhami&rsquo;s strong leadership and rapid decision-making.

Punjab's Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat reviews ongoing projects, focusing on boosting the sector for farmers' income.

Horticulture Sector boost in Punjab

Punjab Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat reviews ongoing projects, stressing transparency and engagement with farmers to boost the sector.

Punjab Horticulture Minister emphasizes strengthening the sector to enhance farmers' income and push diversification.

Punjab Horticulture Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat today reviewed the ongoing projects and various schemes of the Horticulture Department during a review meeting held at Kheti Bhawan, Mohali.
The Minister said that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is continuously working to strengthen the horticulture sector, ensuring better opportunities for farmers. He emphasized that promoting horticulture is a key step towards increasing farmers&rsquo; income and achieving agricultural diversification in the state.
Mr. Bhagat stressed the need for transparent and timely disbursal of subsidies to farmers so that they can avail themselves of the maximum benefits of government schemes without delay. He also directed officials to ensure the swift completion of all horticulture-related initiatives and to engage proactively with farmers at the grassroots level.
During the meeting, Secretary Horticulture Mr. Mohammad Tayyab and Director Horticulture Mrs. Shailender Kaur apprised the Minister of the progress made under various schemes and projects of the department. They also highlighted key achievements and shared updates on field-level implementation.
On the occasion, Deputy Director Horticulture Mr. Dalbir Singh, Mr. Harmail Singh, Dr. Harpreet Singh, and other officials were also present.

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Marine Police in Paradip, Odisha detained two individuals for allegedly supplying goods to foreign vessels without clearance, highlighting issues of revenue loss through smuggling.

Paradip Police Seize Goods from Illegal Ship Supply

Paradip Marine Police in Odisha apprehended two individuals for illegally supplying goods to foreign vessels without Customs clearance. Seized items included industrial pipes and motors meant for deep-water ships, addressing concerns of revenue loss due to smuggling.

Marine police nab two in smuggling case

Paradip Marine Police arrested two for supplying goods to foreign vessels without Customs clearance, seizing items like industrial pipes and motors. The operation highlights the issue of revenue loss due to smuggling activities bypassing customs procedures.

The marine police station in Odisha's Paradip detained two persons for supplying goods to foreign ships anchored in deep sea without customs clearance, an officer said on Monday.
The goods are generally supplied to foreign ships after getting clearance from the customs department officials posted at Paradip Port.
However, some people using small boats were taking these materials to foreign ships anchored in the deep sea without getting customs clearance, thus incurring revenue loss for the country, said Paradip Marine Police Station in-charge officer Babita Dehuri.
The personnel of the marine police station on Sunday nabbed two people and seized some materials that were being transported to mid-sea through a small jetty. Goods, including large quantities of industrial pipes and motors, were being secretly loaded onto fishing boats and delivered mid-sea to the ships, the police said.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visits North Bengal for industry meetings and a welfare program on May 19-20, highlighting regional development initiatives.

Mamata Banerjee North Bengal Visit Plans

CM Mamata Banerjee's North Bengal visit aims to strengthen economic ties and oversee welfare initiatives. Key meetings in Jalpaiguri and with regional leaders highlight the agenda.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's three-day visit to North Bengal will include industry meetings, welfare initiatives, and an administrative review meeting to enhance regional development.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that she will embark on a visit to North Bengal next week. This three-day trip will focus on engaging with local industries, overseeing public welfare initiatives, and conducting a crucial administrative review. During a press briefing, Banerjee shared her itinerary, noting, "I will be traveling to Uttar Banga (North Bengal) next week, accompanied by the chief secretary. Our agenda includes three key programs." On May 19, the Chief Minister is scheduled to meet with representatives from various chambers of commerce and industries, aiming to bolster economic engagements in the region. The following day, May 20, she will oversee a public distribution program at Oodlabari in Jalpaiguri district, underscoring her commitment to social welfare. Additionally, on May 20, Banerjee will chair an administrative review meeting. This session will include physical representatives from Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong&mdash;where the GTA chairman and secretary are expected to attend. Due to logistical concerns during this period, officials from Uttar and Dakshin Dinajpur and Malda districts will participate virtually. The Chief Minister plans to return to Kolkata on May 22. Through this visit, she reaffirms her government&rsquo;s dedication to addressing regional needs and fostering development in North Bengal.

A 3.4 magnitude tremor struck Kutch, Gujarat near Bhachau. No damage or casualties were reported. Kutch, a high-risk seismic zone, frequently experiences such events.

Mild Tremor Strikes Kutch, Gujarat: No Damage

A 3.4 magnitude tremor struck near Bhachau in Kutch, Gujarat. Fortunately, no casualties or damage were reported. This area falls in a very high-risk seismic zone, with a history of major earthquakes.

A 3.4 magnitude tremor was recorded near Bhachau in Kutch, Gujarat. No casualties or damage reported. Kutch is a high-risk seismic area with a history of severe quakes, including the deadly 2001 disaster.

A 3.4 magnitude tremor hit Kutch district of Gujarat on Wednesday evening, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said.
No casualty or damage to property was reported due to it, a district disaster response official said.
The 3.4 magnitude tremor was recorded at 6.55 pm with its epicentre 12 km north-north east (NNE) from Bhachau in the district, the Gandhinagar-based ISR said in its update.
District authorities said no damage to property or loss of life was reported.
Kutch district is located in a "very high risk" seismic zone, and earthquakes of lower intensity occur regularly there.
The 2001 earthquake in the district was the third largest and second most destructive in India over the last two centuries. A large number of towns and villages in the district suffered almost complete destruction, killing around 13,800 people and leaving 167,000 injured.

Miss World 2025 contestants visited Telangana's Ramappa and Thousand Pillar temples, engaging in cultural events and highlighting the region's architectural beauty.

Miss World 2025 Contestants Visit Telangana Temples

Miss World 2025 contestants visited Telangana, exploring iconic temples like Ramappa and Thousand Pillar, participating in cultural rituals, and enhancing global awareness of the state's heritage.

Miss World 2025 contestants explored Telangana's Ramappa and Thousand Pillar temples, engaging in cultural rituals and enhancing the state's global image.

Miss World 2025 contestants visited the Ramappa temple in Mulugu district of Telangana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and offered prayers.
Dressed in sarees, 35 beauty queens from European countries reached the Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Lord Shiva) temple, popularly known as Ramappa temple, on Wednesday evening.
They were accorded a grand welcome with traditional Kommu Koya and other dances by the district administration.
The contestants washed their feet with water before entering the temple and offered prayers inside the shrine.
Officials explained the sculptural beauty of the temple, about 200 kms far from Hyderabad, to the international visitors.
Ramappa Temple, a 13th century engineering marvel, is named after its architect Ramappa.
Before reaching the temple, the contestants, who were dressed in sarees, participated in a photo shoot at the sprawling Ramappa lake.
Some of them joined local women in dancing to the songs of Bathukamma, the floral festival of Telangana celebrated during Navaratri festival usually in September-October.
Meanwhile, a separate group of Miss World contestants visited the famous Thousand Pillar temple in Warangal.
They were delighted to see the giant sized Nandi sculpture, carved out of a single rock, at the temple.
The Thousand Pillar temple, built in 12th century by the Kakatiya King Rudra Deva, is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Currently, under the maintenance of the Archaeological Survey of India, the temple is known for intricately carved pillars.
A massive sculpture of Nandi, carved out of a single rock, is another attraction of the temple, which is about 150 kms away from Hyderabad.
The Miss World 2025 contest began with a glittering ceremony in Hyderabad on May 10 and will continue until May 31.
As part of its broader vision, the Telangana government has drawn up an action plan to leverage the global event to enhance the state&rsquo;s international profile and attract investments.
During their stay, the contestants will tour several key tourist attractions across the state.
The contestants of Miss World 2025, representing 109 countries, on Tuesday, visited Hyderabad&rsquo;s iconic Charminar and the bustling Laad Bazar (also known as Chudi Bazar), famous for its bangles and pearls.

Three brothers were arrested in Paschim Vihar West, Delhi, after firing at neighbors in a dispute tied to a family relationship. No injuries were reported. Police seized weapons and are investigating.

Brothers Arrested in Delhi Shooting Incident

In Outer Delhi's Paschim Vihar West, three brothers were arrested for firing at neighbors in a family dispute. Despite the gunfire, no injuries were reported. The police recovered weapons and aim to resolve tensions.

Three brothers in Outer Delhi's Paschim Vihar West were arrested for allegedly firing at neighbors amid a dispute linked to a family relationship. Police recovered weapons and are working to ease tensions.

Three brothers were arrested in outer Delhi's Paschim Vihar West area for allegedly opening fire at the relatives of a boy their sister was in a relationship with, an officer said on Wednesday.
Chintu, 20, Karan, 18, and Nitin, 18, were apprehended in connection with the firing incident that happened on Tuesday in the Jwalapuri area, he said. No one was hurt in the firing.
A police source said both families involved in the matter are neighbors.
"Their children were in a relationship, and the girl's family didn't approve of it," he said.
Multiple PCR calls were received on Tuesday regarding gunshots in the area. A police team rushed to the spot and recovered one misfired cartridge and one empty shell, he added.
"....It was alleged that a group of individuals arrived at the location with the intent to open fire. One of the accused, Chintu, reportedly discharged a round while the others acted in furtherance of a common intention," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer) Sachin Sharma said.
A country-made pistol and a knife, believed to have been used in the crime, were recovered from their possession.
A surveillance exercise spotted the accused at Durbal Nath Marg, from where they were apprehended, he said.

Bengali advocates in East Singhbhum demand more language resources and oppose Dr Mukherjee University's renaming.

Protests in East Singhbhum Over Bengali Education

Jharkhand Banglabhashi Unanyan Samity protested in East Singhbhum for more Bengali educational resources, opposing university renaming.

Jharkhand Banglabhashi Unanyan Samity protested in East Singhbhum over scarce Bengali language resources in schools.

The Jharkhand Banglabhashi Unanyan Samity on Wednesday staged a demonstration in front of the East Singhbhum district collectorate protesting the alleged lack of Bengali language teachers and textbooks in schools in the state.
Activists of the Samity, which is the central committee of over 100 organisations of the Bengali community of Jharkhand, also opposed the proposed renaming of Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee University in Ranchi.
A memorandum addressed to Chief Minister Hemant Soren was handed over to the deputy commissioner demanding that Bengali be taught in schools and adequate textbooks in the language be made available.
Juran Mukherjee, general secretary of the Samity's East Singhbhum unit, criticised Education Minister Ramdas Soren for his alleged misleading remarks about Bengali-speaking students in the state.
A delegation of the Samity had recently met the education minister to apprise him about the problems faced by Bengali language students across Jharkhand.
During the meeting, Soren had said there were no Bengali-speaking students and asked the Samity to bring such students to schools, then the government would provide textbooks and teachers, Mukherjee said in a statement.
"It is completely incorrect and misleading. His remark has sparked widespread opposition in the society," the statement said.
Mukherjee claimed that out of 24 districts of the state, 16 were predominantly Bengali-speaking, while Bengali-speaking students were present in every school.
The Samity alleged that a deliberate conspiracy was being hatched to marginalise the Bengali language since a separate Jharkhand state was formed two-and-a-half decades ago.
Mukherjee strongly demanded that appropriate measures be taken to preserve the Bengali language in the state.
He said the Samity opposes the state government's decision to rename the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University in Ranchi, hailing the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder as a great nationalist and educationist.

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