Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] MUMBAI: Responding to queries on the resistance to the Dharavi redeveloment project from a section of slum-dwellers, its CEO, S V R Srinivas, told TOI that more than 50% of the residents have already consented to the project. But more significantly, he revealed that the project did not require public consent in the first place because the developer had been appointed by the state govt."Under the SRA rules, the building society appoints the developer. For that, 50% consent is required. But here, the govt has appointed the developer. In this case, there is no need for consent," said Srinivas in an exclusive interview to TOI.The project is being implemented by Nav Bharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd, an SPV in which the Adani Group holds 80% stake and the govt 20%. The land on which Dharavi stands is owned by […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Delhi Police crime branch has launched an investigation after a businessman alleged he was cheated of Rs 1.3 crore by a man posing as a meat exporter. The suspect promised lucrative returns from the export venture and persuaded the complainant to invest in the scheme, assuring him that the business was already profitable. However, when the businessman tried to withdraw his earnings, the suspect cut off all communication and became unreachable.The complainant is a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), currently residing in east Delhi.The complainant stated that he came into contact with a man in June last year through a mutual friend. The individual introduced himself as a large-scale meat exporter and presented fake documents showing alleged business profits to gain his trust. Unaware that the documents were forged, the complainant believed the man's claims and agreed to support […]

[ad_1] Gordon Chang talks to Fox Digital (Screengrab from video on X) In light of recent arrests of two alleged "bioterrorists" in Michigan, an expert has advocated for complete disengagement from diplomatic relations with China, warning that they might be hit with 'something worse than Covid'."The only way to stop this is to sever relations with China," attorney and Chinese Communist Party expert Gordon Chang told Fox News Digital. "And I know people think that's drastic, but we are being overwhelmed, and we are going to get hit. And we are going to get hit really hard. Not just with Covid, not just with fentanyl, but perhaps with something worse."Chang addressed the recent case involving Chinese nationals Yunqing Jian, 33, and her partner Zunyong Liu, 34. The pair allegedly conducted unauthorised research on Fusarium graminearum in American laboratories whilst smuggling […]

[ad_1] Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah (File photo) NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday defended the decision to go ahead with the event to felicitate the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) players in front of the Karnataka Vidhana Soudha despite a stampede outside the nearby Chinnaswamy Stadium, the team's home ground. On June 4, along with the ceremony to felicitate RCB on clinching their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, a celebration was also held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where a large number of fans thronged, leading to stampede, in which 11 people died and 56 were injured."Actually at 3:50 pm, deaths were reported at the hospital. I got to know only at 5:45 pm. Until then, I did not know about the stampede and deaths," news agency PTI quoted Siddaramaiah as saying. He was speaking to reporters during a […]

[ad_1] The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet security agency on Sunday confirmed that the body of Hamas leader Muhammad Sinwar was found inside a tunnel located under the European Hospital in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza."Mohammad Sinwar was responsible for the deaths of countless civilians. He was eliminated in an IDF & ISA strike on May 13," IDF said in a post on X. "His body was found beneath the European hospital in Khan Yunis—more proof of how Sinwar, and Hamas, hide behind their civilians and purposely embed themselves in civilian areas, such as hospitals," the post further said, adding, "He died the way he lived—underground."According to the military, the tunnel was used by Hamas as a command center, The Times of Israel reported.Israeli fighter jets bombarded the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on May 13 to […]

[ad_1] Tesla’s head of the Optimus humanoid robot project, Milan Kovac, has announced his resignation, saying he needs to spend more time with family abroad. The move comes at a crucial time for Tesla as it doubles down on autonomous technology and robotics as key parts of its future. Sharing the news in a post on X, Kovac writes “I’ve been far away from home for too long, and will need to spend more time with family abroad. I want to make it clear that this is the only reason, and has absolutely nothing to do with anything else.”Kovac has been with Tesla for over nine years and was promoted to vice president of the Optimus program in September 2024. His leadership was seen as vital to the development of the Optimus robot, which Tesla hopes to mass-produce this year.According […]

[ad_1] Sidney Crosby and Kathy Leutner (via Getty Images) NHL legend Sidney Crosby has not only guided the Pittsburgh Penguins to championship heights but has also established a quiet, solid, long-lasting relationship off the ice with long-time girlfriend American model Kathy Leutner. Though Sidney Crosby's on-ice accomplishments are well-documented, his love life has long been kept under wraps. Kathy Leutner has been his constant companion, regularly seen cheering him on at pivotal matches but never hankering for the limelight herself. Sidney Crosby and Kathy Leutner's long-term relationship that survived fame and timeThe two began dating back in 2008 when they were introduced by common friends. Sidney Crosby was an NHL superstar by then, while Kathy Leutner was establishing a thriving modeling career for brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and Faviana. She was selected in 2011 to appear on Sports […]

[ad_1] In Chennai, a doctor named Santosh Kumar was arrested for the murder of Nithya, who had been blackmailing him. Nithya extorted over 8 lakh by threatening to release his nude pictures. Santosh allegedly sedated her with alcohol and smothered her. CHENNAI: A 27-year-old doctor from Asthampatti near Salem was arrested by the Kodungaiyur police on Saturday for killing a 26-year-old woman who was blackmailing him, police said. Nithya, a resident of Sattuma Nagar, Thiruvottiyur, who was unemployed, falsely claimed to be working with an IT company in Ambattur and extorted money from several people, police said. She began blackmailing Dr Santosh Kumar, whom she befriended on the internet. She extracted more than 8 lakh from him by threatening to send his nude pictures to his family. This continued harassment pushed Santosh to murder her, police said.On Thursday, Nithya called […]

[ad_1] Goa's Health Minister, Vishwajit Rane, addressed criticism after publicly reprimanding a Goa Medical College chief medical officer. While admitting his tone was excessive and promising to avoid similar approaches, Rane defended his intervention, citing a patient denied care. PANAJI: Following heavy criticism of his public castigation of a chief medical officer at Goa Medical College on Saturday, health minister Vishwajit Rane said he “did intervene”, but that his “tone and words could have been more measured”. Rane also said “such an approach will not be repeated”.“Yes, as the health minister, I did intervene and I accept that my tone and words could have been more measured. I’m not above reflection or criticism. I take full responsibility for how I communicated, and I assure you, such an approach will not be repeated,” he said.“However, what I will not apologise for […]

[ad_1] Charred remains of a bus, which was set on fire by a mob, a day after protests erupted over the arrest of a leader of Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol, in Imphal East district, Manipur. (PTI) NEW DELHI: Protests continued across Manipur on Sunday following the arrest of leaders from the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol. Demonstrators defied prohibitory orders and clashed with security forces, prompting the administration to impose curbs and suspend internet services in five districts of the Imphal valley. In response to the unrest, the state governor held a high-level security review meeting with top officials and legislators. Meanwhile, in related news, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday announced the arrest of three insurgents linked to a deadly attack on security forces in Moreh, located in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, on January 17, 2024. The attack had claimed […]