Protest against cutting over 2.15 lakh trees for diamond mining in MP
The Madhya Pradesh Government has awarded a contract to the Aditya Birla Group’s Essel Mining and Industries Limited for 50 years for extracting diamonds from Bakswaha forests. It is being reported that there are a large number of diamonds worth several crores of rupees.
Around 382.5 hectares of forest will be destroyed to extract diamonds and around 2.15 lakh trees will have to be removed from here. Over 12 thousand people from across the country including Madhya Pradesh have come forward to save these trees. A plea has also been submitted in the high court. Even people living in the areas of Bundelkhand are also protesting against this. The project threatens to further deplete the already scarce water reserve of the drought-prone Bundelkhand region. It will also create problems for the environment and will lead to a shortage of oxygen.
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July 27, 2021
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Drunk women create ruckus in Damoh, halts traffic for hours
Drunk women create ruckus in Damoh, halts traffic for hours
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July 27, 2021
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This archery coach from Bhagpat is empowering underprivileged children through free training
Meet this archery coach from Bhagpat, who is empowering underprivileged children through free training
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July 27, 2021
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Shocking visuals: People cross railway line by passing under stationary train
Shocking visuals: People cross railway line by passing under stationary train
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July 27, 2021
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Beard & Mustache cut case: Saharanpur youth vows revenge, files case
Beard & Mustache cut case: Saharanpur youth vows revenge, files case
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July 27, 2021
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Delhi: Women gather to protest against three farm laws
At least 200 women gathered in the national capital to raise their voice against Centre's three farm laws. They demanded that these laws must be scrapped. The women’s ‘Kisan Sansad’ was moderated by politician and speaker Subhasini Ali.
July 27, 2021
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Jaipur: Berozgar Ekikrit Mahasangh members stage protest against rising unemployment
Members of Berozgar Ekikrit Mahasangh staged a protest at Shaheed Smarak in Jaipur. They demanded a probe into Rajasthan Administrative Service examination 2018. They raised slogans against the government.
July 27, 2021
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Nagpur: Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress workers stage protest over price rise, corruption
Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress workers staged protest over price rise, corruption and snooping issues in Nagpur on Monday. The Congress workers raised slogans against the Narendra Modi government.
July 27, 2021
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Obscenity vs porn: Why Raj Kundra's defence against Mumbai Police charges may not work
Raj Kundra has been arrested by the Mumbai Police for allegedly producing and selling pornographic films online. He has been charged under various sections of the IPC along with some sections of the Information Technology Act. While Raj's lawyers say that the clips produced by him can't be called porn as no actual sexual act in performed by the actors, many say that actual sexual acts are not a necessity for obscenity charges to hold, especially under sections 292, 293 and 294 of the IPC.
July 27, 2021
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When will women step into military schools and NDA?
A plea filed in the Supreme Court seeking induction of women aspirants in military colleges and schools including the NDA. The government said in the top court that it is agreeable to consider it. In 2020, women officers in armed forces got a permanent commission after the intervention of the Supreme Court. TOI spoke to two retired women officers on the challenges they faced and why they think that women should get more representation in the armed forces.
July 26, 2021
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CM Uddhav Thackeray cancels visit to rain-impacted Satara due to bad weather
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had to call off his visit to flood-hit Satara district on Monday due to inclement weather. Maharashtra has seen the worst of rain fury over the last week, with landslides and flooding of big towns and cities and connectivity being cut off and lakhs marooned and homeless. The state government has said that 164 lives have so far been lost in rain-related incidents across the state. 100 continue to be missing. Over 30 people who were missing in the devastating landslide at Taliye village in Raigad are now presumed dead. After four days of staying shut, essential services vehicles were guided to use one lane on NH 4 near Kolhapur whether water levels did recede but have not fully drained out of the areas it has flooded. Homes continue to be cut off or partially submerged as relief work continues.
July 26, 2021
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Hyderabad: Doctors protest outside Chest hospital, Erragadda after assault by Covid-19 patient’s kin
Several medical professionals at Hyderabad’s Chest hospital at Erragadda protested outside the facility after relatives of a deceased coronavirus patient allegedly attacked a few doctors.A number of doctors at the hospital refused to resume duties till their demands were met.
July 26, 2021
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Pune: Pashan lake overflows, locals worried
Pashan lake overflowing through the obstacle of a massive heap of hyacinth. Due to heavy rain hyacinth spilt from the lake with overflowing water and some of them were dumped there while cleaning the lake by PMC. Locals fear the waterlogging on the road.
July 26, 2021
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Monday Review: TOI's weekly roundup of print news from Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula
In the 64th edition of Monday Review, the weekly home update from Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali, watch what happened when the monsoon gained pace. Traffic jammed, roads were flooded, and bridges broke. This was Chandigarh after 18.6 millimetre rain early on in the week. A city craving for respite from heat and humidity was left sated and inundated. Bikes under water and boats on land. It was also quite a scene. The railway underbridge became divers' platform, while Zirakpur came to its knees, wading at that depth. Its roads caved in and the town's claims of unclogged drains were drowned. In Ambala, the poor mayor's reputation also sank. While the government schools of Chandigarh reopened from July 19 after parents’ mandatory authorization, the private campuses remain closed, since a section of the parents wants to wait until all the children are vaccinated. That's a long shot, given that just the permission for clinical trials on children has come only a few days ago. Almost 80% of adult Chandigarh has Covid antibodies, reveals the serosurvey, and urban areas march ahead of rural. That, last week, was also said for 60% of the city's children. Will statistics be any guarantee against infection remains to be seen but it lifts the morale for sure. Experts say the city is just short of herd immunity and the next wave may be manageable. While people wonder how's that possible in a place with so much of floating population, doctors are also not recommending that we let down our guard. Vaccination doesn't mean 100% immunity against the virus. Once bitten, twice shy after the July 6 violence, the cops prevented Punjab’s jobless teachers from storming into the city. And how? By holding aloft banners warning them of Section 144 in force and by laying barbed wires over the metal barricadess. Two weeks ago, police had to use water cannon, tear gas and lathicharge. For your TOI copy, call us at this number: 1800 121 0005. Please, like, share, and subscribe, and get vaccinated.
July 26, 2021
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Explained: Can Raj Kundra's 'vulgar not porn' defence help him in the porn racket case?
The Raj Kundra case has been making headlines all of last week. What's perhaps also got some attention are the arguments put forth by his lawyer in court. While claiming that the controversial businessman's arrest is illegal, his lawyer Subhash Jadhav said there are no sexually explicit acts in videos. TOI spoke to senior advocate Vikas Pahwa to demystify the law under which Raj Kundra has been taken into custody.
July 26, 2021
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Tokyo Olympic stadium created from ice-cream sticks
Biswajit, a college student, has created an art on the Tokyo Olympic stadium. Inspired by the Olympic games and to cheer for the Indian team, he used 375 ice cream sticks to make the art showing various sport events. He took 4 days to complete this craft.
July 26, 2021
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Kochi restaurant revives the classic drive-in concept
Who doesn’t like to sit back and enjoy a meal at a restaurant. But for many of the Keralites, this is a lost luxury during the pandemic. As the restaurants across India are reeling from city and state-wide initiatives that shut down dining rooms, a Kochi restaurant is doing its best to accommodate accordingly. While restaurateurs maintain that in-car dining has its challenges, it has been a great way to tide over the tough phase, keeping jobs and livelihoods. To stay competitive, providing solid drive-in service can be make or break for the restaurant.
July 25, 2021
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Toddler’s body dug out over suspicion of being killed by 'black magic' rituals in Agra
Agra police on Saturday night dug out the body of a three-year-old boy, who is suspected to have been sacrificed for 'black magic' rituals, from Chambal ravines under Pinhat police jurisdiction. According to police, villagers told them that four men and a woman buried a child after offering prayers on the night of Guru Purnima, suggesting it to be a sacrifice. A knife, a spade and prayer material were found near the place where the body was buried, local residents suspected some 'black magic' activities performed there, said police. Station house officer of Pinhat police station, Pradeep Kumar Chaturvedi, said that the body has been sent for post mortem to ascertain cause of death. The description of the deceased has been spread in the neighbouring districts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in an attempt to identify it. The matter is being investigated and further action will be taken after a post mortem report is received, said Chaturvedi.
July 25, 2021
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High tide witnessed at Marine drive in Mumbai
High tide was witnessed in the Marine Drive area in Mumbai on Sunday amidst a sunny day. People were seen thronging the area witnessing high tide from over the bridge. Marine Drive is a 3.6-kilometre-long Promenade along the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road in Mumbai, India. Often, the names Marine Drive and Marines are used interchangeably to refer to this 3.9 km stretch. The road and promenade were constructed by Pallonji Mistry.
July 25, 2021
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Shocking: Woman cop killed in clash over custody death in Bihar's Jehanabad
A woman cop was killed in clash over custody death in Bihar's Jehanabad. The deceased Kanti Devi was beaten up with rods and sticks, claimed police. But sources claimed that she was run over by a vehicle. At least 15 other police personnel were injured in the mob attack. The angry mob attacked the cops over the alleged custodial death of one Govind Manjhi.
July 25, 2021
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