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ISPL T10 2024 Points Table: An Amazing Parade of Tennis Balls!

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The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) T10 2024 aims to find, develop, and promote cricket talent at the local level. It is not merely a cricket competition. With six competing teams, this unique tennis ball T10 extravaganza promises an incredible cricketing experience unlike anything you’ve ever had. Overview of the ISPL T10 2024 Schedule Setting out on an exciting adventure

Also Read: Indian Street Premier League: Rules and Format: Toss to Powerplay!

The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) T10 2024 is not just a cricket tournament; it’s a mission to uncover, nurture, and elevate cricketing talents from grassroots levels. This unique tennis ball T10 extravaganza, featuring 6 competitive teams, promises an exhilarating cricketing experience like never before.

Overview of the ISPL T10 2024 Schedule

Embarking on a thrilling journey, the ISPL T10 2024 will witness a total of 18 matches. Each team will engage in a round-robin format, facing off against every other team. The top 4 teams emerging victorious will advance to the semi-finals, culminating in a grand finale on March 15, 2024.

ISPL T10 2024 Points Table Kick-off

The Inaugural Clash: Srinagar Ke Veer vs. Majhi Mumbai

The ISPL T10 2024 kicks off with a bang as Srinagar Ke Veer battles Majhi Mumbai on March 6 at the iconic Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane, Mumbai. Brace yourselves for an intense encounter that sets the tone for the tournament.

Unveiling The ISPL T10 2024 Points Table

Dive into the heart of the competition with the ISPL T10 2024 Points Table. Witness the team standings and Net Run Rate (NRR) as the battle for supremacy unfolds.

Also Read: Review of ISPL T10 Day 5: Majhi Mumbai thrashes Chennai Singhams in yet another victory!

PosTeamMatchesWonLostNo ResultPointsNRR
1Majhi Mumbai43106+1.63
2Srinagar Ke Veer32104+0.31
3Tiigers of Kolkata42204+0.27
4Chennai Singhams32104-0.33
5Falcon Risers Hyderabad41302+0.52
6Bangalore Strikers41302-1.54

Also Read: Majhi Mumbai defeats Falcon Risers Hyderabad in the ISPL T10 to win a second time!

Meet the ISPL T10 2024 Teams and Owners

Core Committee and Chief Mentor

Renowned former cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Ravi Shastri play pivotal roles in the ISPL T10 2024. Tendulkar serves as a core Committee Member, while Shastri takes on the mantle of Chief Mentor, ensuring the tournament’s success.

Team Owners Lineup

  1. Majhi Mumbai: Owned by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan.
  2. Srinagar Ke Veer: Helmed by the charismatic Akshay Kumar.
  3. Bangalore Strikers: Under the ownership of the suave Hrithik Roshan.
  4. Chennai Singhams: Represented by the dynamic Suriya.
  5. Falcon Risers Hyderabad: Backed by the ever-charming Ram Charan.
  6. Tiigers of Kolkata: Jointly owned by the power couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Also Read: Review of ISPL T10 Day 5: Majhi Mumbai thrashes Chennai Singhams in yet another victory!

FAQs: Unraveling the ISPL T10 2024

What is the format of ISPL T10 2024?

The tournament features a round-robin format with 6 teams playing 18 matches.

When is the grand finale of ISPL T10 2024?

The grand finale is scheduled for March 15, 2024.

Where are the ISPL T10 2024 matches held?

All matches are set to unfold at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane, Mumbai.

Who serves as the Chief Mentor for ISPL T10 2024?

Former India player and coach Ravi Shastri hold the position of Chief Mentor.

Which team has the highest NRR in the current standings?

Majhi Mumbai leads with an impressive NRR of +1.467.

Who owns the Bangalore Strikers in ISPL T10 2024?

The stylish Hrithik Roshan is the proud owner of the Bangalore Strikers.

Delhi Woman gets 6 months jail for failing to file Income Tax Returns on ₹2 crore income!

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The woman’s lawyer argued that she is an uneducated widow and has no one to take care of her.

Delhi Woman gets 6 months jail

A Delhi Court sentenced a woman to six months in jail for not filing a return on income of ₹2 crores after a complaint was filed by the Income Tax Office (ITO) alleging that TDS (tax deducted at source) amounting to Rs. 2 lakh was deducted against the receipt of ₹2 crore made to the accused during 2013-14, but no return of income was filed. The court sentenced Savitri noting, “The convict is awarded a sentence of simple imprisonment for six months with a fine of ₹5,000 and in default to undergo simple imprisonment for one month.”

While Savitri’s lawyer argued that she is an uneducated widow and has no one to take care of her after which the court granted her 30 days’ bail to challenge the order.

The court noted that the complainant was able to prove beyond reasonable doubt that notices were issued to the accused owing to which she was bound to file a return of income which was admittedly not filed by the accused.

“Accordingly, the accused is held guilty of not filing the return of income for the assessment year 2014-15 under Section 276CC of The Act. Accordingly, the accused is convicted for an offence punishable under Section 276CC of the Act,” the court said in the judgement.

What is ITR?

Income Tax Return or ITR is a form which is used to show your gross taxable income for the fiscal year. ITR is used by taxpayers to formally declare their income, deductions claimed, exemptions and taxes paid and thus it calculates net income tax liability in a fiscal year. 

As per Income Tax Act of 1961, a person under 60 years of age must file tax returns if a part of their income is taxable. It is mandatory to file your income tax returns if your income is more than the basic exemption limit. Income Tax filing can be completed from both online and offline channels.

As per Income Tax Act of 1961, a person under 60 years of age must file tax returns if a part of their income is taxable. It is mandatory to file your income tax returns if your income is more than the basic exemption limit. Income Tax filing can be completed from both online and offline channels.

This article is originally published on Hindustantimes.News!

Also Read : PM Modi launches 10 new Vande Bharat trains today: Check routes, other details!

PM Modi launches 10 new Vande Bharat trains today: Check routes, other details!

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Vande Bharat train: With PM Modi flagging off 10 new Vande Bharat trains on Tuesday, the total number of trains operating across the states will surpass 50.

Vande Bharat trains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off 10 new Vande Bharat trains on Tuesday, March 12, expanding the total count to over 50 and covering 45 nationwide routes. At present, the Indian Railways operates 41 Vande Bharat Express services, connecting states with Broad Gauge (BG) electrified networks and spanning 24 states and 256 districts.

Six routes, including Delhi-Katra, Delhi-Varanasi, Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Mysuru-Chennai, Kasaragod–Thiruvananthapuram, and now, Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad, will have two Vande Bharat trains operating.

Vande Bharat trains primarily run on electrified broad gauge networks spanning various states.

In December 2023, the prime minister inaugurated six additional Vande Bharat trains. These comprised the second train connecting Katra to New Delhi. Other routes included Amritsar to Delhi, Coimbatore to Bangalore, Mangalore to Madgaon, Jalna to Mumbai, and Ayodhya to Delhi. The second train between Delhi and Varanasi was also inaugurated in December 2023.

Check routes of new Vande Bharat trains

  1. Ahmedabad-Mumbai Central
  2. Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam
  3. Mysuru- Dr. MGR Central (Chennai)
  4. Patna- Lucknow
  5. New Jalpaiguri-Patna
  6. Puri-Visakhapatnam
  7. Lucknow – Dehradun
  8. Kalaburagi – Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru
  9. Ranchi-Varanasi
  10. Khajuraho- Delhi (Nizamuddin).

Extensions to be flagged off today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also flag off the extension of four Vande Bharat trains on Tuesday.

  1. Ahmedabad-Jamnagar Vande Bharat is being extended till Dwarka
  2. Ajmer- Delhi Sarai Rohilla Vande Bharat is being extended till Chandigarh
  3. Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat is being extended till Prayagraj
  4. Thiruvananthapuram- Kasargod Vande Bharat is being extended till Mangaluru

City with most Vande Bharat trains

Delhi will host the highest number of Vande Bharat trains among cities, with 10 trains terminating in the capital. These trains link Delhi to various destinations such as Dehradun, Amb Andaura, Bhopal, Ayodhya, Amritsar, and now Khajuraho.

Mumbai comes next with six dedicated trains, including new services to Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

Chennai boasts five trains, and the launch of the second Vande Bharat train for Mysuru is scheduled for Tuesday.

Mumbai comes next with six dedicated trains, including new services to Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.

Chennai boasts five trains, and the launch of the second Vande Bharat train for Mysuru is scheduled for Tuesday.

This article is originally published on Hindustantimes.News!

Also Read : CAA Rules Notified: BJP fulfils another promise made in 2019 poll manifesto!

CAA Rules Notified: BJP fulfils another promise made in 2019 poll manifesto!

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The BJP expects to reap dividends from the announcement made on Monday in Assam, Punjab and West Bengal.

CAA Rules Notified

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fulfilled yet another promise made in its 2019 election manifesto with the notification of the rules for the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls that will set in motion the process of fast-tracking citizenship rights for persecuted minorities from the neighbourhood.

“The Modi government today notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. These rules will now enable minorities persecuted on religious grounds in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to acquire citizenship in our nation. With this notification PM Shri @narendramodi Ji has delivered on another commitment and realised the promise of the makers of our constitution to the Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians living in those countries,” Union home minister Amit Shah posted on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after the announcement.

The BJP expects to reap dividends from the announcement made on Monday in Assam, Punjab and West Bengal. In West Bengal, where the Matua community counted among Scheduled Castes migrated from Bangladesh mainly because of religious persecution, the government promised the implementation of CAA to placate the community that has been on the fringes of economic and social growth.

The party is also hoping to earn support from Sikhs who migrated to India from Afghanistan and about 500 Hindu families who have arrived in batches from Pakistan and are spread over Delhi and Rajasthan. There is no data on how many families will benefit from the law. The government stated in Parliament in 2019 that 1,595 Pakistani and 391 Afghan migrants of all religions have been granted Indian citizenship between 2016 to 2018.

“Provision for capturing online citizenship data of migrants from minority communities namely Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian hailing from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh was introduced in 2018. As per the available data, 295 Hindus and Sikhs from Afghanistan and Pakistan have been granted Indian Citizenship since then,” Union minister Kiren Rijiju has said in a written reply.

Apart from the commitment to construct a Ram Temple and remove the provisions of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, which gave the erstwhile state special status, the party’s election manifesto spelt out the BJP’s commitment for giving Hindus, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists, Christians and Sikhs, who were persecuted in countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh a place in India and the rights to become a citizen. It will benefit who entered India on or before December 31, 2014.

The party has met all three promises, although the pending promise of implementing a uniform civil code is being implemented by separate BJP-ruled states. While the Bill to read down Article 370 was passed in Parliament in August 2019, the consecration of the Ram temple took place on January 25.

“We are committed to the enactment of the Citizenship Amendment Bill for the protection of individuals of religious minority communities from neighbouring countries escaping persecution,” the 2019 manifesto had said.

The party also clarified that it would address the concerns of the locals in the northeastern states that had apprehensions regarding the legislation. There were widespread protests against the provisions of the law after Parliament passed it in December 2019. “We reiterate our commitment to protect the linguistic, cultural and social identity of the people of Northeast,” the manifesto had said.

In the wake of protests from minorities in India that perceived CAA and the proposed national register of citizens (NRC) to impinge on their rights and identity, the BJP led outreach campaigns to assuage fears that the new law will take away their rights.

“The implementation of the CAA was intended to help those minorities who had nowhere else to go, but could count on India as their natural homeland. Take for instance the Hindus in Pakistan and Bangladesh who have been at the receiving end of extremist policies and the Sikhs who had to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban take over,” said a functionary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological fount of the ruling BJP that has rallied support for the implementation of the law.

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad, an affiliate of the RSS, said that it will provide all help to refugees to complete the formalities of applying for citizenship. “This is in accord with the Indian tradition of giving refuge, respect and dignity to all those who suffer indignities outside and seek the shelter of Mother India,” its international working president Alok Kumar said.

While states such as West Bengal, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh (then under Congress rule), Punjab, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu passed resolutions against the Act in 2019, on Monday West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said the notification of the rules is timed with the impending elections.

“This law was passed in 2020. After multiple extensions in four years, its implementation two to three days before the election announcement shows that it is being done for political reasons,” she said.

The Congress also linked the timing to elections. “It has taken four years and three months for the Modi Government to notify the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act that was passed by the Parliament in December 2019. The Prime Minister claims that his Government works in a business-like and time-bound manner. The time taken to notify the rules for the CAA is yet another demonstration of the Prime Minister’s blatant lies,” Congressman Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X.

After seeking nine extensions for the notification of rules, the timing right before the elections is “evidently designed to polarise the elections, especially in West Bengal and Assam” and to manage the headlines after the Supreme Court’s severe strictures on the “Electoral Bonds Scandal.”

This article is originally published on Hindustantimes.News!

Also Read : Electoral bonds: Supreme Court rejects SBI’s plea, orders it to furnish details tomorrow!

Electoral bonds: Supreme Court rejects SBI’s plea, orders it to furnish details tomorrow!

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Electoral bonds: The Supreme Court also ordered the Election Commission to put the information released by SBI on its website by 5 pm on March 15.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the State Bank of India’s (SBI) plea seeking more time to furnish the details of electoral bonds to the Election Commission and ordered the country’s biggest bank to submit the same by the business hours of March 12, Tuesday. The apex court also ordered the poll panel to put the information on its website by 5 pm, March 15.

The court has warned the SBI chairman and managing director that they will face contempt proceedings if its order is not complied with within the timeline.

In a landmark verdict delivered on February 15, a five-judge Constitution bench scrapped the Centre’s electoral bonds scheme that allowed anonymous political funding, calling it “unconstitutional”.

The Supreme Court had ordered the SBI to disclose details on donors, the amount donated by them and the recipients, by March 13.

The SBI last week requested the court to extend the deadline for the disclosure of the details of the bond to June 30.

Today, a bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and justices Sanjiv Khanna, B R Gavai, J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, pulled up the bank, saying what was it doing over the last 26 days.

“In the last 26 days, what steps have you taken? Your application is silent on that,” the bench said.

The SBI has to just open the sealed cover, collate the details and give the information to the Election Commission, the bench added.

Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the SBI, argued in the court that the bank needed more time to collate the details and match them as the information was kept in two different silos in its branches.

He further said the SBI would need at least three weeks to complete the exercise.

In response, the court said it only asked SBI to do a plain disclosure.

After SBI sought an extension of the deadline earlier this month, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge had said the BJP government was using the bank as a shield for its “dubious dealings”.

“The Modi government is using the largest bank of our country as a shield to hide its dubious dealings through Electoral Bonds… the BJP wants it to be done after the Lok Sabha elections. The tenure of this Lok Sabha will end on 16th June and SBI wants to share the data by 30th June,” Kharge had said.

This article is originally published on Hindustantimes.News!

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Review of ISPL T10 Day 5: Majhi Mumbai thrashes Chennai Singhams in yet another victory!

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MUMBAI, March 10, 2024: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) T10 saw Majhi Mumbai maintain their commanding lead after an exciting game at Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane. When these top-ranked teams faced Suriya’s Chennai Singams, it resulted in a high-scoring match.

Majhi Mumbai raised the stakes by setting the highest goal in the competition—150 runs. Through tactical gameplay and expert execution, they were able to effectively defend their impressive score. Chennai tried their best, but they were only able to reach 128-9, which meant Majhi Mumbai won by an overwhelming 21 runs.

Abhishek Dalhor, who scored 43 runs in 24 balls and hit a flurry of huge sixes, stood out as Majhi Mumbai’s top scorer of the game. Additionally, he took three wickets in one over. He won the Man of the Match title for the second time in two days thanks to his outstanding bat and ball skills, which once again proved crucial in Majhi Mumbai’s victory.

Also Read: Majhi Mumbai defeats Falcon Risers Hyderabad in the ISPL T10 to win a second time!

The match unfolded with Vijay Pawle, another key player for Majhi Mumbai, creating a significant partnership of 79 runs (41 runs in 17 balls) with Abhishek Dalhor, displaying brilliance on the field, contributing crucial wickets and bolstering the team’s already formidable bowling lineup. The emerging talent of Ravi Gupta, recognized for his under-19 achievements, added a layer of excitement to the match with a stellar bowling performance with the tape ball (10 runs in 2 overs) that earned him acclaim for precision and control.

Yogesh Penkar, the Captain of Majhi Mumbai, shared his thoughts on the team’s performance, stating, “This victory against the Chennai Singams highlights the dedication and teamwork exhibited by every member of our squad. Moving forward, our focus remains on maintaining this momentum and capitalizing on our strengths as we progress through the tournament. Majhi Mumbai is determined to leave a lasting impression in the competition.”

Neeti Agrawal, Co-owner of Majhi Mumbai, expressed her delight, stating, “The team’s resilience and commitment to excellence are truly commendable. Each match is a testament to their passion for the game and their unwavering determination to succeed. We anticipate more victories and memorable moments in the ISPL.”

Karunakar Madhava Kotian, Head Coach of Majhi Mumbai, commented on the team’s discipline and determination, saying, “The players showcased exemplary focus and resilience in today’s match. We are continually working on refining our strategies and game plan to ensure sustained success in the ISPL. The journey is challenging, but the team is up for it.”

With this convincing victory, Majhi Mumbai maintains its winning streak in the ISPL T10 league and gears up for upcoming challenges with unwavering confidence. The team is set to face their next opponent, Bangalore Strikers on the 12th of March, promising cricket enthusiasts another thrilling encounter filled with excitement and skillful gameplay.

Also Read: Indian Street Premier League: Rules and Format: Toss to Powerplay!

Majhi Mumbai defeats Falcon Risers Hyderabad in the ISPL T10 to win a second time!

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Majhi Mumbai defeats Falcon Risers Hyderabad thanks to the leadership of Abhishek Dalhor!

In their third game at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium in Thane, Majhi Mumbai, the team co-owned by the renowned actor Amitabh Bachchan and Neeti Agrawal, Director PATH Ltd., overpowered the Falcon Risers Hyderabad, earning another victory in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) T10. The team proved their superior cricketing abilities and cohesiveness once more, winning handily and reaffirming their position as one of the top teams in the ISPL T10 league.

Also Read: Dilip Binjwa helps Chennai Singams win their second game by defending six runs in the final over!

Abhishek Dalhor (Karan Ambala), the marquee player who commanded the highest bid at the auction, played a pivotal role in steering Majhi Mumbai to success. Abhishek’s strategic finesse and all-round brilliance translated into a magnificent delivery of seven sixes, a testament to his cricketing acumen on the field. Truly a memorable birthday celebration for him.

The match witnessed memorable moments, with fielding brilliance adding to Majhi Mumbai’s formidable reputation. Contributions from top-order batsmen like Ajaz Qureshi, propelled the team to a commendable total of 128 runs, showcasing the depth of their batting prowess.

In the bowling department, Basharat Hussain Wani continued his impressive form, claiming crucial wickets and creating challenges for Falcon Risers Hyderabad. Young sensation Ravi Gupta, an under-19 player, etched his name in the league’s history by delivering the first maiden over of the league. Devid Gogi also picked up 2 wickets, adding to the pressure on Falcon Risers Hyderabad. Abhishek Dalhor’s powerful shot also marked the league’s first 9-run boundary. Dalhor, making his mark both with the bat and ball, deservedly earned the title of Man of the Match by taking a key wicket.

ISPL T10

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Neeti Agrawal, Co-owner of Majhi Mumbai, expressed her enthusiasm with the team’s performance, stating, “The energy and passion displayed by Majhi Mumbai in every match are truly remarkable. We are proud of our team and their commitment to excellence. This victory adds another chapter to our journey in the ISPL.”

Dharmesh Doshi, Assistant Coach of Majhi Mumbai, said, “The team has shown discipline and determination. We aim to continue working on our game and make steady progress in ISPL.”

Majhi Mumbai’s performance in today’s match showcases their dedication on maintaining their momentum in the upcoming matches. The team’s second win solidifies their position as a formidable force in the league. They are now set to face Chennai Singhams in their upcoming match, promising cricket enthusiasts another thrilling encounter filled with excitement and skilful gameplay.

Majhi Mumbai triumphs over Srinagar Ke Veer in opening match

The inaugural edition of the six team Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) – India’s pioneering Tennis Ball T10 Cricket tournament being played inside a stadium for the first time, kicked off with a star-studded opening ceremony that witnessed a live musical performance and a scintillating drone show at the Dadoji Kondadev Stadium here in Thane early this week.

In the first match of the tournament, Majhi Mumbai registered a convincing 37-runs win over Srinagar Ke Veers after setting a target of 141. Batting first after losing Tip Top, the local favourite ridinging on their skipper Yogesh Penkar’s brilliant half-century scored 140 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in 10 overs. Penkar in his 26 balls 61 runs knock slammed five sixes. In response to the stiff target Srinagar Ke Veer were restricted by the managed to score only 103 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 10 overs.

Earlier the 10 day tourney got underway to an electrifying opening ceremony in the presence of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, actors Akshay Kumar, Saif and Kareena Kapoor-Khan, Suriya Sivalkumar and Ram Charan, who are also team owners, only added to the glamour of the league.

A special ‘Exhibition Match’ between Tendulkar-led Masters XI and Akshay Kumar-led Khiladi XI too was held before the start of the competition with the former emerging victorious. The match was followed by a live performance from ‘Gully Boy’ Siddhanth Chaturvedi X Dharavi Rockers Band and a drone show by Karishma Kotak.

Also Read: Indian Street Premier League: Rules and Format: Toss to Powerplay!

Two election commissioners likely to be appointed on March 15: Report

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Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, is the only member of the poll authority currently. Anup Chandra Pandey retired on February 14 after reaching the age of 65 years.

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Two election commissioners to be appointed on March 15

Two election commissioners are expected to be appointed by March 15, as per sources. These appointments are set to fill the vacancies left by the retirement of Anup Chandra Pandey and the sudden resignation of Arun Goel. Goel resigned on Friday morning, just days before the poll panel is likely to announce the Lok Sabha polls schedule. His resignation was accepted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, which was followed by a formal announcement from the Law Ministry. 

Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, is the only member of the poll authority currently. Pandey retired on February 14 after reaching the age of 65 years.

A search committee led by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and including the Home Secretary and the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Secretary is set to prepare two separate panels of five names each for two posts, as per sources who told news agency PTI. 

Following this, a selection committee, chaired by the prime minister and including a Union minister and the Leader of the Congress party in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, will choose two individuals for appointment as election commissioners. The President will make the final appointments. 

According to sources, the selection committee may convene on either March 13 or 14, based on the members’ availability, with the appointments expected to be finalised by March 15.

Under the recently enforced law regarding the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs), these positions were filled by the President based on government recommendations, with the senior-most typically taking up the role of CEC. This is in line with Clause 2 of Article 324 of the Constitution. 

Amidst this, questions have arisen regarding the resignation of Goel, a senior official. Sources have indicated that personal reasons may have led to his decision, dismissing any suggestions of differences between Goel and Kumar. They highlighted that records of internal communication and decisions show no recorded dissent by Goel.

 Goel, a 1985-batch Indian Administrative Service officer from the Punjab cadre, had joined the Election Commission in November 2022. His tenure was due to end on December 5, 2027, and he was expected to become the CEC following the retirement of the incumbent, Rajiv Kumar, in February next year.

 Notably, Goel was absent from a critical meeting between the EC and top home ministry and railway officials regarding the deployment and movement of central forces across India for poll duty.

This article was published on Business today.

Also read: Real or AI? Kate Middleton’s photo pulled by agencies for being ‘manipulated

Real or AI? Kate Middleton’s photo pulled by agencies for being ‘manipulated

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A photo of Kate Middleton and her children released by Kensington Palace for Mother’s Day has been pulled by several major news agencies amid concerns it may have been manipulated.

Kate Middleton
News agencies have taken down this photo of Princess of Wales Kate with her children for being “manipulated”.

In Short

  • Kensington Palace’s image of Kate Middleton and kids questioned for authenticity
  • Social media users suggested image appears edited or AI-generated
  • Major photo agencies withdraw images citing potential manipulation.

Several major news agencies have withdrawn an image distributed by Kensington Palace, featuring Kate Middleton and her children, amid claims that the photo has been manipulated.

On Sunday, the palace released a photo in celebration of Mother’s Day in the UK, showing the 42-year-old Princess of Wales smiling at the camera while her three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis — stood around her. The palace stated that the photo was taken by Prince William, 41, earlier in the week at the family’s residence in Windsor.

However, users on social media questioned the authenticity of the image, with some suggesting that it appeared edited or generated by AI.

In response to these concerns, multiple photo agencies have decided to pull the image released by Kensington Palace.

The Associated Press noted upon closer inspection that “it appears that the source has manipulated the image.” Similarly, AFP withdrew the photo, citing “an editorial issue,” and instructed that it “may no longer be used in any manner” on online platforms.

Reuters picture editors pointed out a discrepancy in the alignment of the sleeve of Kate’s daughter’s cardigan, indicating potential alterations to the image.

This photograph marked the first officially released image of the princess since her abdominal surgery in January. Its release followed weeks of speculation and social media conspiracy theories surrounding her health and whereabouts.

Kensington Palace has yet to issue a statement on the controversy surrounding Kate Middleton’s photo.

This article was published on India Today.

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Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, Galaxy A55 5G India launch today: Expected price, specs and everything you need to know!

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Expected specifications for Galaxy A35 5G and A55 5G include 6.6-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED panel, One UI 6 based on Android 14, 4 years of OS updates, and Exynos processors with AMD Xclipse 530 and Mali-G68 GPUs respectively.

Galaxy A55 5G India

Samsung’s premium mid-range Galaxy A series is all set to launch in India today, and is likely to intensify competition in the sub- ₹50,000 price segment. Notably, the two smartphones have already been launched in Germany via the Otto retail website, giving a glimpse of the possible specifications that could be found on the Indian variant.

Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 price:

According to a report by Fonearena, citing the Otto retail listing, the Galaxy A55 5G is priced at €479 (approximately ₹43,200) for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant and €529 (approximately ₹47,700) for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A35 5G is listed at €379 ( ₹34,180) for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant and €449 ( ₹40,500) for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant.

Both the A35 5G and A55 5G are available in Ice Blue, Lemon, Lilac and Navy Blue colour variants. Meanwhile, the German retail site has also shared the specifications of the Galaxy A series devices, which are likely to be the same for the Indian variants.

Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 expected specifications:

Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G are expected to feature the same 6.6-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and support for up to 120Hz of refresh rate.

They are also expected to run on the same One UI 6 based on Android 14 operating system and as with the recently launched Galaxy F15 5G, Samsung could offer 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches.

In terms of processor, Galaxy A55 5G may be powered by the Exynos 1480 SoC paired with an AMD Xclipse 530 GPU. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A35 5G could be powered by an Exynos 1380 SoC and be paired with a Mali-G68 GPU.

This article is originally published on Livemint.News!

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