Terror incidents in J&K declining since 2018, lowest in 2023: Parliament told
This year, 41 'terrorist initiated' incidents were reported in Jammu and Kashmir as compared to 125 last year, 129 in 2021, 126 in 2020, 153 in 2019 and 228 in 2018. Similarly, 44 encounters were registered this year in J-K preceded by 117 (2022), 100 (2021), 118 (2020), 102 (2019) & 189 (2018). Key Points
FirstpostWhat to leave Netflix US in December 2023: See complete list
In December 2023, Netflix US bids farewell to numerous titles. Notable departures on December 1 include Spider-Man series and Sex and the City movies, as per Whats on Netfilx. The removals, a regular part of Netflix's content rotation, continue throughout the month, concluding on December 31 with Taylor Swift's reputation Stadium Tour and Us (2019). Key Points
Economic TimesDomestic air travel now at 85% of pre-COVID level: IATA
International air traffic in 2022 climbed 152.7% versus 2021 to attain 62.2% of 2019 levels Key Points
The HinduPM to leave on a three nation visit; will host third FIPIC summit
As reported earlier since 2019 India has been a guest country of the G7 every year since 2019. Under the presidency of France back in 2019 India was invited as a guest country. Key Points
FinancialexpressAustralia’s wildfires may hold a lesson or two for a smoky US
Australia's devastating 2019-2020 wildfires changed the country's politics on climate, resulting in the 2022 election delivering the greenest parliament on record. However, natural disasters don't necessarily shift voter behavior towards climate-focused policies, but rather punish whichever party is in power. The effects of disasters can also be limited and perverse. The impact of the current wildfires in the northeastern US on public opinion is uncertain, as extreme weather only has a weak effect on people's views of climate change. Key Points
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Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan acquitted in 2019 hate speech case which led to his disqualification
The leader was convicted in the hate speech case by the Rampur court in Uttar Pradesh in October 2022. He had filed an appeal against the order, and was acquitted today. Key Points
India TodayAll convicts in 2019 Tabrez Ansari lynching case handed 10-year jail sentence
A Jharkhand court on Wednesday sentenced all 10 convicts in the 2019 Tabrez Ansari lynching case to 10 years of imprisonment under Section 304 of the IPC. Two other accused in the case were earlier acquitted, while one had died during the trial. Key Points
India TodayKatie Holmes on her viral cashmere bra moment: 'I have no idea why that took off'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
The actress' viral pictures created hysteria on the Internet in 2019. Speaking to a magazine, she said, 'I don't know what a cashmere bra symbolized in terms of women going forward — or backward. I mean, did I burn it?' Key Points
FirstpostElectoral Bonds: Freeze BJP bank accounts, conduct special investigation, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
The electoral bond data released by the Election Commission of India showed that the BJP encashed by far the highest amount of EBs (Rs.6,060.52 crore in total) among political parties. Key Points
Business TodayWayanad Lok Sabha elections 2024: K Surendran says Rahul Gandhi will meet same fate as Amethi
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Gandhi had won from Wayanad by defeating Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate PP Suneer by a margin of over 4.31 lakh votes. Key Points
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Countdown to 2024: EVM-paper slip issue returns to political arena
The issue of EVM credibility and VVPAT auditing has been raised repeatedly by many political parties. During the August 27, 2018 meeting that EC had with all political parties, almost the entire opposition had joined hands with the Congress to demand a return to ballot paper based voting rather than EVMs. Many political parties suggested that VVPAT counting must be upped -- from one polling booth per constituency to 10%-30% VVPATs in a constituency. Key Points
Economic TimesAAP-Congress announce Delhi alliance for Lok Sabha polls: Should BJP be worried?
India News: AAP and Congress have announced a seat-sharing deal for Delhi, Gujarat, and Haryana for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Should BJP be worried about this alliance? Find out more. Key Points
Times Of IndiaDorjee Lepcha is BJP's pick for Rajya Sabha seat from Sikkim, where it rose from zero
Dorjee Lepcha is two-time MLA from Gnathang Machong. BJP says 'this is the first time a representation of a national party member from Sikkim will be made in the Rajya Sabha'. Key Points
ThePrintLok Sabha poll declaration likely in second week of March
Election commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey will retire before the visits begin, leaving a two-member commission in the saddle. The prime minister-chaired committee is selecting a new EC, and a full three-member commission is likely to be in place before the elections. Key Points
Economic TimesRahul Gandhi rally in Karnataka's Kolar on April 5 amid ghosts of 2019
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is going to address a rally in Kolar on April 5. He was recently convicted in a criminal defamation case over his remarks he made at an election rally in Kolar in 2019. The Election Commission is set to announce on Wednesday the dates for voting for Karnataka Assembly polls. Key Points
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PM Modi, Amit Shah, ministers among big guns in BJP’s 1st list of 195
PM Modi to contest polls from Varanasi, BJP releases first list of 195 candidates. Focus on social engineering with representation for marginalized groups. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesCAA notification prompts alarm in Delhi, security heightened in NCR
Security heightened in National Capital Region after notification of Citizenship Amendment Act, ahead of Lok Sabha elections. CAA to grant Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from three neighbouring countries. Key Points
mint$10,000 reward for information on missing Indian on FBI's 'most wanted' list
Mayushi Bhagat, 29, had come to the US on a student visa and was last seen leaving her apartment in Jersey City on the evening of April 29, 2019. Her family reported her missing to police on May 1, 2019. Key Points
India TodayHazbin Hotel: Here’s release window, plot, streaming platform and more of animated series
Amazon Prime Video is set to launch 'Hazbin Hotel,' an adult animated series based on Vivienne Medrano's 2019 pilot. Produced by A24 and animated by Fox's Bento Box Entertainment, it follows Charlie, the princess of Hell, rehabilitating demons by opening a hotel. Key Points
Economic TimesPakistan skipper Babar Azam slams comparisons with Virat Kohli says, ‘he’s elder to me, learned a lot…'
India and Pakistan set to meet in their first ODI since the 2019 World Cup. Babar Azam and Virat Kohli show mutual respect. Key Points
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Sonam Bajwa recalls industry people calling her ‘just pretty face'
Sonam Bajwa addressed being called just a 'pretty face.' She said she changed people's perspective in 2019 with two hits. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan Times22,217 electoral bonds bought from April 2019 to 15 February 2024 — SBI's compliance affidavit in SC
SBI files affidavit saying it has furnished all details of electoral bonds to EC as ordered by SC. Top court had scrapped 7-year-old electoral funding scheme on 15 February. Key Points
ThePrintStonewalling: China-set Drama Wins Best Film at Taiwan’s Golden Horse Awards
Chinese actress Hu Ling walks Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards red carpet, breaking a boycott since 2019. Director Huang Ji wins best feature film. Tensions ease as mainland Chinese actors attend, marking a departure. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi was the most polluted city in last five years in India, shows report
The report has highlighted that PM 2.5 levels have increased in the four major cities Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, compared to the previous year. PM 2.5 levels have exceeded the safe limits in Delhi-NCR recommended by both national and international standards, raising serious health concerns for the residents. Key Points
Business TodayRamanagara Assembly election 2023: Nikhil Kumaraswamy in battle to retain family bastion
The Deve Gowda family`s grand plan of launching Nikhil Kumaraswamy in politics had failed in 2019, when he was defeated by actress-turned-politician Sumalatha Ambareesh by a huge margin of 1.25 lakh votes in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Mandya. Key Points
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Rs 15,000 cr scam, lakhs of investors: How a woman entrepreneur became the most wanted
Deepti, who is in her 40s, has been absconding since the first cases in the scam were filed in 2019. She may have fled the country soon after, TOI reported recently. Currently, proceedings are on to issue a Red Corner notice against Deepti and another accused. Key Points
Economic TimesJamia opposes in Delhi HC plea seeking EWS quota
The Government of India through Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education issued an office memorandum for reservation for EWS in Central Educational Institutions..dated 17.01.2019 (which said) the 'above reservation would not be applicable to the 8 institutions of excellence research institutions...and to the minority educational institutions referred to in clause (1) of article 30 of the Constitution'. Key Points
Economic TimesDespite big gains & losses in seats, changes in BJP & Congress's vote share since 2019 remain marginal
BJP's overall vote share dipped by less than 1 percentage point, while Congress's went up by 1.53. This paradox seen in Lok Sabha results is explained by studying state-wise vote shares. Key Points
ThePrint'Don't be nasty towards Smriti Irani': Rahul Gandhi on attack against BJP leader
Smriti Irani, who unseated Rahul Gandhi from the Congress bastion in the 2019 elections, lost the Amethi constituency to the Congress loyalist Kishori Lal Sharma by a huge margin of over 1.65 lakh votes. Key Points
India TodayCan Scindia win Guna's hearts for BJP after losing it in 2019?
Jyotiraditya Scindia, who lost the Guna seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, has been granted another chance by BJP. This decision marks a significant change in the political landscape of Madhya Pradesh under Kamal Nath's leadership. Key Points
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Corporate tax rate cut led to rise in pvt investments, credit growth: FM Sitharaman
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed the positive impact of the corporate tax rate cut on private investments and credit growth. She emphasized the need for capacity expansion in high employment potential areas. India is negotiating free trade agreements and has facilitated direct benefit transfers. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha polls: CPI's Annie Raja to contest from Wayanad, could take on Rahul Gandhi
Veteran party leader Annie Raja has been nominated to contest from the crucial Wayanad constituency, a seat presently held by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Meanwhile, another experienced leader and former MP Pannian Raveendran will contest from Thiruvananthapuram, a crucial seat represented by senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. Key Points
Economic TimesIn Pics: From Darkness to Limelight- The Story of Sandeep Kumar Mishra
There is no age limit to live a life or get success. It all depends on your hard work, persistence and a little luck. We can take that big step even when all seems lost. The same can be said about the artist, model and author Sandeep Kumar Mishra who started his career around forty-five years old. (Pageant of the world Australia 2019-Sandeep Kumar Mishra with Gale Cameron.) In Pics: From Darkness to Limelight- The Story of Sandeep Kumar Mishra Photogallery at ETimes Key Points
Times of IndiaIn Pics: From Darkness to Limelight- The Story of Sandeep Kumar Mishra
There is no age limit to live a life or get success. It all depends on your hard work, persistence and a little luck. We can take that big step even when all seems lost. The same can be said about the artist, model and author Sandeep Kumar Mishra who started his career around forty-five years old. (Pageant of the world Australia 2019-Sandeep Kumar Mishra with Gale Cameron.) In Pics: From Darkness to Limelight- The Story of Sandeep Kumar Mishra Photogallery at ETimes Key Points
Times of IndiaIndia reports 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia; air pollution, smokeless tobacco a major worry
Smoking, alcohol consumption and ambient particulate matter (PM) pollution remained dominant among the 34 risk factors for cancer. The rising cancer burden due to increasing ambient air pollution is concerning in Asia, the study said. Key Points
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In Pics: From Darkness to Limelight- The Story of Sandeep Kumar Mishra
There is no age limit to live a life or get success. It all depends on your hard work, persistence and a little luck. We can take that big step even when all seems lost. The same can be said about the artist, model and author Sandeep Kumar Mishra who started his career around forty-five years old. (Pageant of the world Australia 2019-Sandeep Kumar Mishra with Gale Cameron.) In Pics: From Darkness to Limelight- The Story of Sandeep Kumar Mishra Photogallery at ETimes Key Points
Times of India5 skeletons found in Karnataka house, dead of same family
Skeletons of five people found in a dilapidated house in Karnataka's Chitradurga, suspected to have died in 2019. Cause of death and circumstances unknown. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesIn Pics: From Darkness to Limelight- The Story of Sandeep Kumar Mishra
There is no age limit to live a life or get success. It all depends on your hard work, persistence and a little luck. We can take that big step even when all seems lost. The same can be said about the artist, model and author Sandeep Kumar Mishra who started his career around forty-five years old. (Pageant of the world Australia 2019-Sandeep Kumar Mishra with Gale Cameron.) In Pics: From Darkness to Limelight- The Story of Sandeep Kumar Mishra Photogallery at ETimes Key Points
Times of IndiaNetflix Canada’s December 2023 Departures: See complete list of movies and TV shows
In December 2023, various movies and TV shows are set to depart from Netflix Canada. The list includes a range of titles, so make sure to catch them before they are gone. The reasons for removal are typically related to licensing agreements and content rotations. If you're a fan of any of these titles, it's a good time for a final viewing before they vanish from the platform. Key Points
Economic TimesIn Pics: From Darkness to Limelight- The Story of Sandeep Kumar Mishra
There is no age limit to live a life or get success. It all depends on your hard work, persistence and a little luck. We can take that big step even when all seems lost. The same can be said about the artist, model and author Sandeep Kumar Mishra who started his career around forty-five years old. (Pageant of the world Australia 2019-Sandeep Kumar Mishra with Gale Cameron.) In Pics: From Darkness to Limelight- The Story of Sandeep Kumar Mishra Photogallery at ETimes Key Points
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