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Disgusting : White House Describes Sexist Attacks On Kamala Harris Washington:The White House on Thursday described as disgusting the increasing sexist and racist attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris which has intensified after she became the presumptive presidential nominee of the Democratic party.
“I think it s desperate. I think it s disgusting and I think it s a dog whistle. We should not forget that she is the Vice President of the United States. She should get that respect. She s been doing this job with the president for almost four years,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters at her daily news conference.
She s a former Senator and has been a critical partner in getting the economy restarted and making sure that -- that we deal with the pandemic. And to hear that is, frankly, disgusting, Jean-Pierre said when asked about the increase in racist and sexist attacks against Harris, who is of both India and African origin.
United Spirits CEO Summoned By Delhi Police In Liquor Payments Case: Report
The CEO of Diageo s Indian business has been summoned by Delhi police s anti-corruption unit investigating billing and discount practices involving government agencies running liquor retail shops between 2017 and 2020, according to a source and a police notice seen by Reuters.
Hina Nagarajan, the CEO of United Spirits, has been asked to appear before police on Friday and provide several documents related to company sales, according to a confidential July 4 police notice to the CEO seen by Reuters.
You are hereby directed to appear in person or through a company representative ... for joining (the) investigation, said the notice.
BJP Appoints New State Chief For Bihar, Rajasthan
The BJP on Thursday named new state unit chiefs in Bihar and Rajasthan.
According to a statement issued by party national General Secretary Arun Singh, party chief J.P. Nadda has appointed Dilip Jaiswal as the new chief of the Bihar state unit. Mr Jaiswal, a member of the state Legislative Council, replaces Samrat Chaudhary, now the Deputy Chief Minister.
Rajya Sabha member Madan Rathore has been appointed the new party chief in Rajasthan, replacing C.P. Joshi.
Trump Leads Kamala Harris 48%-46% Among Registered Voters: Survey
Republican Donald Trump leads Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris by 48% to 46% in a New York Times/Siena College poll of registered voters conducted July 22 to 24 and published on Thursday.
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Noida Doctor Duped Of Rs 60 Lakh By Cyber Thugs After Digital Arrest Noida:
A 40-year-old doctor in Noida fell victim to an elaborate cyber fraud, losing around Rs 60 lakh over two days during which she was held under digital house arrest by the fraudsters, officials said Thursday.
The accused, posing as officials of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), coerced her into transferring her money under the threat of a fabricated arrest warrant, they said.
Digital house arrest is a tactic where cybercriminals confine victims to their homes in order to scam them. The offenders generate fear by making audio or video calls, frequently posing as law enforcement officers using AI-generated voices or video technology.
German Citizen Of Indian Origin Detained With 6 Kg Drugs At Delhi Airport New Delhi:
The CBI on Thursday detained a German citizen of Indian origin allegedly possessing six kilograms of cocaine at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here based on an Interpol intelligence, officials said.
The central probe agency had received an input from Interpol that Ashok Kumar, a German national, travelling from Doha to Delhi on Indigo flight 6E 1308 was allegedly carrying narcotics with him, they said.
The CBI scrambled a team of officers to the airport here to intercept Kumar, they said.
Mother, Daughter Electrocuted In Kota, Family Alleges Negligence
Alleged negligence by the Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) claimed the lives of a 50-year-old woman and her 21-year-old daughter after a wire of the overhead power line fell on their house here.
The incident took place in the Deoli village under the Chechat police station limits on Wednesday night, police said.
The mother was identified as Rajeshbai Sharma (50) and the daughter as Jyoti (21).
Jadavpur University Student Allegedly Tortured Over Suspicion Of Theft
Almost a year after the death of a first-year undergraduate student after ragging by seniors, another student of Jadavpur University was allegedly tortured in a hostel by inmates on suspicion of stealing a laptop, an official said on Thursday.
The first-year post-graduate student of Computer Engineering and inmate of the boys hostel was admitted to a hospital on Wednesday night, the official told PTI.
He said the student fell sick when confronted by a section of hostel boarders about a stolen laptop.
High Court Seeks Probe Agency s Response To Satyendar Jain s Plea
The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the Enforcement Directorate s (ED) response on a plea by former Delhi minister Satyendar Kumar Jain challenging an order taking cognisance of a charge sheet against him and others in a money laundering case.
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna issued notice to the ED on Satyendar Kumar Jain s petition and asked it to file a status report within 15 days.
The court listed the matter for further hearing on August 22.
Malegaon Blast Was Intended To Create Communal Rift: Anti-Terror Agency
The 2008 Malegaon blast that killed six people and left over 100 injured was carried out with the intention to create communal rift and endanger internal security of the state, the prosecution said while making its final arguments in the case.
The final arguments in the case, in which seven accused, including former BJP MP Pragya Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, are facing trial, began on Thursday, almost 16 years after the incident.
On September 29, 2008, a bomb explosion at 9:35 pm opposite Shakil Goods Transport Company situated between Anjuman Chowk and Bhiku Chowk in Malegaon killed six persons and injured 101.
Hopeful Of Solving Unrest, Says Manipur Chief Minister, In Delhi For Meet
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh expressed optimism about finding a solution to the ethnic violence in the state as he left for Delhi from the state capital Imphal to attend a key meeting of the government think tank NITI Aayog.
Mr Singh will also attend a chief ministers conclave, to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr Singh is hopeful for a one-on-one meeting with the Prime Minister to discuss the state s issues and find a solution to restore normalcy.
Since May 3, 2023, Manipur has been hit by unprecedented ethnic violence between the valley-dominant Meitei community and nearly two dozen tribes known as Kukis - a term given by the British in colonial times - who are dominant in some hill areas of Manipur. Over 220 were killed and nearly 50,000 were internally displaced.
Second Special Summary Revision Of Photo Electoral Rolls In J&K Ordered
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the second special summary revision of photo electoral rolls in all parliamentary and assembly constituencies in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir with July 1, 2024, as the qualifying date.
According to a notice issued by Chief Electoral Officer P K Pole, the timeline for publication of the integrated draft electoral roll is July 25, 2024, while the timeline period for filing claims and objections is July 25, 2024 to August 9, 2024, an official spokesperson said on Thursday.
Humanity Suffering From Extreme Heat Epidemic : UN Chief
Humanity is suffering from an extreme heat epidemic, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, calling for action to limit the impacts of heat waves intensified by climate change.
Billions of people are facing an extreme heat epidemic -- wilting under increasingly deadly heat waves, with temperatures topping 50 degrees Celsius around the world, he said. That s 122 degrees Fahrenheit. And halfway to boiling.
According to the European Copernicus network, July 21, 22 and 23 were the three hottest days ever recorded worldwide, with July 22 holding the absolute record of 17.16 degrees Celsius (62.9 degrees Fahrenheit).
Woman Dies, 8 Injured As Wall Of Under Construction Collapses In Delhi
A 30-year-old woman died and eight people were injured after the wall of a basement of an under construction building of a private hospital collapsed here on Thursday, officials said.
Police said the woman was identified as Devi.
During patrolling, staff of the Dwarka North police station found a gathering near an under construction building/basement of a private hospital in Sector 12 near a petrol pump. It was revealed that the wall of an under construction basement had collapsed and a few people got trapped, a senior police officer said.
2 Sleeping On Cot Killed In Hit-And-Run Case In Greater Noida: Cops Noida:
Two people were killed and another was severely injured when an unidentified canter truck hit a charpoy on which they were sleeping by the roadside in Greater Noida West, police said Thursday.
The accident occurred around 11:30 pm on Tuesday near the Gaur Mall in the Bisrakh police station area, according to a senior police official.
Puran Singh (30) from Mainpuri district and Vinod (22) of Budaun district died on the spot, according to police.
Israeli PM Netanyahu Says Will Work With Joe Biden In The Months Ahead
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he would work with Joe Biden for his remaining time in office, after the US president s stunning decision to drop his reelection bid.
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His Wisdom, Perspective Deeply Valued : PM Modi Meets HD Devegowda New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with former Prime Minister HD Devegowda at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi on Thursday and said that Devegowda s wisdom and perspective on various subjects are deeply valued.
In a post on X, PM said, It was an honour to meet former Prime Minister, Shri HD Devegowda Ji at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. His wisdom and perspective on various subjects are deeply valued. I am also thankful for the artwork that he gave me, taking my mind back to my recent visit to Kanyakumari. @H_D_Devegowda @hd_kumaraswamy
It was an honour to meet former Prime Minister, Shri HD Devegowda Ji at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. His wisdom and perspective on various subjects are deeply valued. I am also thankful for the artwork that he gave me, taking my mind back to my recent visit to Kanyakumari. @H_D_Devegowda… pic.twitter.com/ZKPNjiD9K8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2024During the meeting Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy also accompanied Mr Devegowda.
Earlier, when PM Modi called JD(S) Chief HD DeveGowda and shared his thoughts and ideas on the new government, Mr DeveGowda in a post on X, said that Prime Minister Modi s warmth made him emotional.
Nutritionist Highlights Benefits Of Celtic And Black Salt
The deciding factors when cooking comes in the form of three basic elements: fat, heat, and seasoning. Salt is an integral part of cooking as it is an important seasoning. Salt, an essential cooking ingredient, not only enhances the food flavour but the taste of any meal depends more on how much and what type of salt we use. Table salt is the most commonly used mineral for our kitchens. But what if we tell you that there are more salt varieties available in the market that may be a healthier option?
In her latest Instagram post, nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee guides culinary and health enthusiasts on how to “pick the best salt” for well-being. “Follow along this 7-day series where I dive into the benefits and uses of various salts to help you pick the best salt for you and your family,” she says. Here are the two types of salt that she recommends and highlights the benefits:
Celtic saltAccording to Anjali, Celtic salt is rich in minerals and flavours. It is a sea salt that has less sodium than regular salt, catering to good health. But since it contains more sodium than pink and kosher salt, the Celtic salt is to be used sparingly and in moderate quantities.
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Celtic salt does not come with anticaking agents like regular salt. It has a larger grain size and it needs to be ground if you are using it for cooking.
Black saltThe second suggested salt by the nutritionist is black salt. It has a lower sodium content than regular salt, which is beneficial in reducing the risk of high blood pressure. Black salt helps to improve digestion and has a laxative effect that aids in alleviating bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, and heartburn.
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Black salt offers relief to muscle cramps because it is packed with trace minerals like magnesium, potassium, zinc and calcium. Also, it includes a slightly smoky flavour which you may like.
Now you know the difference between these two popular salts and their qualities.
Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.
Captain Vikram Batra s Twin Chokes Up, Looking At Peak His Brother Captured
Vishal Batra, the twin brother of Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra who died fighting Pakistani forces, said he has been coming to Kargil for the last 15 years in memory of his brother. I realised that I missed out on the first 10 years, Vishal Batra told NDTV, sitting on a rock near a hill in the region where intense fighting took place in 1999.
He choked up while talking about his brother, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India s highest military honour.
Looking at those mighty peaks, I can sense the courage, determination, bravery and the saga of each young officer right from my brother Captain Vikram Batra to Anuj Nayyar and Manoj Pandey. To me, coming here is like doing a tete-a-tete with my brother because unfortunately, I didn t get a chance to meet him when he was in the thick of action in 1999, Vishal Batra told NDTV.
Rashtrapati Bhavan s Ashok, Durbar Halls Renamed. They Are Now Called...
In keeping with the government s efforts to move away from the colonial past, the President s Secretariat announced on Thursday that two important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan, where various ceremonies are held, are being renamed to be more reflective of Indian cultural values and ethos .
The Durbar Hall will now be called the Ganatantra Mandap while the new name of Ashok Hall is Ashok Mandap .
In a statement, the Secretariat said the decision was taken by President Droupadi Murmu because the Rashtrrapati Bhavan - the office and residence of the President of India - is a symbol of the nation and continuous efforts are being made to make it more accessible to people.