Maharashtra on Monday reported 2,369 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths, all of which took place in Mumbai, taking the overall tally in the state to 79,65,035 and the toll to 1,47,910, a health department official said. The state had logged 6,493 cases on Sunday, though the spike was due to several cases from the previous day being added to the tally after to a glitch in the ICMR portal. With the discharge of 1,402 persons in the last 24 hours, the recovery count stood at 77,91,555, leaving the state with 25,570 active cases. The active tally includes 12,479 cases in Mumbai, 5,871 in Thane and 3,163 in Pune district, he added. A state health department bulletin informed that the recovery rate was 97.82 per cent, the fatality rate was 1.85 per cent, while the positivity rate, or cases detected per 100 tests, stood at 10.68 per cent. Of the 2,369 new cases, the Mumbai administrative circle, which includes the surrounding satellite towns, accounted for 1,878, followed by Pune (343), … [Read more...] about Maharashtra Reports 2,369 Covid-19 Cases, 5 Deaths; Active Tally at 25,570
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Gujarat HC rejects anticipatory bail of Mumbai-based filmmaker
The Gujarat High Court on Monday dismissed an application seeking anticipatory bail by Mumbai-based filmmaker Avinash Das, who was booked for sharing a photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah with an arrested Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Jharkhand, and a painting allegedly insulting the national flag, on social media platforms. The court also rejected his submission to offer an “unconditional apology” while calling his social media posts “a mistake” as he did not intend to insult. Since prima facie it appears that the applicant had insulted the national flag, the court would be very circumspect of releasing the applicant at this stage, the High Court said in its order, while observing that the applicant had violated the provisions of the Prevention of Insults to the National Honour Act by circulating a painting showing a person wearing a dress made of the tricolour. In his application, Mr. Das, through his lawyer, submitted that the old photo of the Home … [Read more...] about Gujarat HC rejects anticipatory bail of Mumbai-based filmmaker
Bombay HC dismisses Adani Ports plea challenging disqualification by JNPA
The Bombay High Court on Monday dismissed the plea by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited of Adani challenging disqualification of its bid for upgrade of the container terminal in Navi Mumbai by the Board of Trustees of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice M.S. Karnik rejected the plea as non-meritorious and directed the companies to pay ₹5 lakh to JNPA. Since Adani Ports has already submitted Rs 4.25 lakh with the tender to JNPA, it will deposit the remaining ₹75, 000. The Bench also refused Adani Ports’s request to maintain status quo and not open bids till it sought relief before the Supreme Court. As per the plea the said bidding process consisted of two stages, the first stage was a global invitation of ‘Request for Qualification’ (RFQ) seeking application from interested parties. The second stage was where the applicants had to send their ‘Request for Proposal.’ Adani ports had contended that after … [Read more...] about Bombay HC dismisses Adani Ports plea challenging disqualification by JNPA
ED summons Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut in money laundering case
Amidst all the political drama in Maharashtra , the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday summoned Shiv Sena leader and spokesperson Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case of 2018. He has been summoned to be present before the central agency on June 27 in a case relating to the irregularities in the redevelopment of Patra Chawl project at Goregaon. The Member of Parliament tweeted, “I just came to know that the ED has summoned me. Good ! There are big political developments in Maharashtra. We, Balasaheb’s Shivsainiks are fighting a big battle. This is a conspiracy to stop me. Even if you behead me, I won’t take the Guwahati route. Arrest me ! Jai Hind” The case dates back to March 2018 when an FIR was registered under the provision of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against M/s Guru Ashish Construction, Housing Development and Infrastructure Limited’s (HDIL) promoters Rakesh and Sarang Wadhwan on the basis of a complaint filed by an executive engineer of the Maharashtra … [Read more...] about ED summons Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut in money laundering case
Letters to the Editor — June 28, 2022
At the China border It is worrisome that China is upgrading its defence equipment on its border with India (Page 1, “China upgraded firepower on LAC”, June 27). That these developments in terms of a military infrastructure build-up have been going on ever since the stand-off between India and China confirms the point that China has been planning meticulously in terms of a permanency. One wonders where the talks that have been held so far on disengagement and de-escalation are heading if China is working to a plan. Though India has expanded its military capabilities and augmented its border defence infrastructure, it should be alert to face any eventualities. D. Sethuraman, Chennai If the report is true, it reveals the true intentions of Beijing. And if the shared interests of India and China are dominant in other spheres, it is not clear why no major headway has been made to de-escalate the situation on the border. Keeping the border issue alive will only lead to unintended … [Read more...] about Letters to the Editor — June 28, 2022
Letters to the Editor — June 27, 2022
Maharashtra politics Maharashtra is witnessing the usual game politicians play — that of large-scale defections, which is an offshoot of personal ambition, which disrespects and tears to shreds the will of the people that is so sacrosanct in a democracy (Page 1, “Ban orders in Mumbai as MLAs’ offices attacked”, June 26). And, it is now spilling on to the streets. Whatever might be the reason for the crisis, the verdict of the people which handed over governance to the MVA Alliance must be respected and honoured. If the drama is a manifestation of the “national party” taking revenge on the Sena, its once all-weather ally, for deserting the Hindutva bandwagon, the writing on the wall for India’s future is clear: it looks rather bleak, as an unbridled ideology has only meant communal unrest and giant retrograde steps for India, nationally and internationally. One hopes that the crisis in Maharashtra is doused soon by well-meaning politicians — if there is anyone who still exists in that … [Read more...] about Letters to the Editor — June 27, 2022
What is “The Terminal List” about? Release date plus cast led by Chris Pratt
Fans of shows such as S.E.A.L. Team and Band of Brothers won't want to miss the gripping series The Terminal List, which features a star-studded cast and has Jack Carr, the book's original author, at the helm as an executive producer. So, what is The Terminal List about? Newsweek has everything you need to know including release date, cast, trailer, plot and more. When Is The Terminal List Out on Prime Video? The wait for The Terminal List is over. The new series will premiere on Amazon Prime worldwide on Friday, July 1. All eight episodes will drop on the platform at once for fans to stream and download at their leisure. To watch The Terminal List, you must be a Prime Video customer. You can sign up for a Prime Video account for $8.99 per month now. Alternatively, you can subscribe to all Amazon Prime services for $14.99 per month or $139 per year. U.K. audiences can sign up to Prime Video now from £5.99 per month or the full Amazon Prime package from £7.99 … [Read more...] about What is “The Terminal List” about? Release date plus cast led by Chris Pratt
Stocks to Watch Today: GMR Infrastructure, JSW Steel, ICICI Bank, Cipla, and Others
Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange traded 12.5 points, or 0.08 per cent, lower at 15,821.50, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a muted start on Tuesday. Positive global cues and buying in most sectors helped benchmark indices gain eight-tenth of a per cent in the last session, thereby extending their uptrend for the third consecutive session. The BSE Sensex jumped 433 points to 53,161, while the Nifty50 rose 133 points to 15,832. Sterling Tools Subsidiary Sterling Gtake E-mobility (SGEM) forayed into E-LCV segment. With this development, SGEM continues to grow its presence across various E-mobility segments. Starting with supplies to a single Electric 2W customer a year back, the company now has confirmed orders from more than 10 customers. Bilcare The company said the board has appointed Shreyans Bhandari as Additional Director and Chairman & Managing Director of the company. He is the son of Mohan Bhandari, earlier Chairman and MD, who is now … [Read more...] about Stocks to Watch Today: GMR Infrastructure, JSW Steel, ICICI Bank, Cipla, and Others
War in Ukraine has ‘shattered peace in Europe’, says NATO chief before summit
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has “shattered peace in Europe”, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned today. The alliance Secretary-General promised a crunch summit in Madrid next week will be “transformative” for the 73-year-old coalition, coming four months after Vladimir Putin ordered Kremlin troops across the border. Mr Stoltenberg added: “We are at a pivotal time for our security. “President Putin’s war against Ukraine is the most urgent threat we face, it has shattered peace in Europe.” Get a daily morning politics briefing straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Mirror Politics newsletter Former Norwegian Prime Minister Mr Stoltenberg was speaking days before NATO leaders, including PM Boris Johnson , US President Joe Biden and French premier Emmanuel Macron, descend on the Spanish capital. The pair will be reunited in the Spanish capital on Tuesday ( Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Top of their agenda will be the war in Ukraine, with … [Read more...] about War in Ukraine has ‘shattered peace in Europe’, says NATO chief before summit
Alia Bhatt, Son Ye-jin Announce Pregnancy; Shah Rukh Khan, Shehnaaz Gill Set Umang 2022 Stage on Fire
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are set to welcome their first baby together. Alia announced her pregnancy with a cute post on social media. Ranbir and Alia tied the knot in April this year after dating for five years. Alia took to Instagram to announce the arrival of their baby. “Our baby… coming soon,” Alia wrote alongside a picture that shows her lying in a hospital bed and Ranbir sitting next to her. From Neetu Kapoor to Anushka Sharma, several stars congratulated the couple. Read more: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor Are Expecting First Child 2 Months After Wedding: ‘Our Baby Coming Soon’ South Korean actors Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin are also expecting their first baby! Son Ye-jin took to Instagram and revealed that she is pregnant via an adorable Instagram post. The news of Son Ye-jin’s pregnancy comes months after the couple tied the knot. Taking to Instagram, the Thirty-Nine star shared a picture of a meadow with the sun shining brightly behind, hinting a new beginning along with … [Read more...] about Alia Bhatt, Son Ye-jin Announce Pregnancy; Shah Rukh Khan, Shehnaaz Gill Set Umang 2022 Stage on Fire