Articles for 4 May

Manipur viral video: Wife of Kargil war veteran narrates her ordeal
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur viral video: Wife of Kargil war veteran narrates her ordeal

Op India  

The distressing video showing two Manipur women being paraded naked recently has created a massive political storm in the country. The mob was trying to molest the other younger woman and when her father and younger brother tried to protect them they were killed on the spot.” The First Information Report disclosed that the younger girl was afterwards “brutally gang …

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Bodycam video shows Nikki Alcaraz begging police to arrest boyfriend Tyler Stratton before she went missing
1 year, 6 months ago

Bodycam video shows Nikki Alcaraz begging police to arrest boyfriend Tyler Stratton before she went missing

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Newly-released bodycam footage shows …

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Tactical voting could see ‘terrible’ local elections for Rishi Sunak, say experts
1 year, 8 months ago

Tactical voting could see ‘terrible’ local elections for Rishi Sunak, say experts

The Independent  

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A weakening balance sheet may explain RBI’s rate actions
2 years, 7 months ago

A weakening balance sheet may explain RBI’s rate actions

Live Mint  

Mounting inflation concerns do not adequately explain the urgency behind the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to conduct an out of turn monetary policy meeting on 4 May. Rising interest rates, however, are increasing yields of US government bonds, which forms the bulk of foreign securities on RBI’s balance sheet as investments. The revaluation account, which is on the liability …

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LIC fixes price band at Rs 902-949 a share for Rs 21,000 crore IPO, issue to hit markets on 4 May
2 years, 7 months ago

LIC fixes price band at Rs 902-949 a share for Rs 21,000 crore IPO, issue to hit markets on 4 May

Firstpost  

The government in February had planned to sell a 5 percent stake in Life Insurance Corporation. However, the ongoing market volatility due to the Russia-Ukraine war made it lower the issue size to 3.5 percent New Delhi: Insurance giant LIC has fixed the price band at Rs 902-949 per share for the Rs 21,000 crore public offer that is likely …

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Public to return to Remembrance Day, Liberation Day events this year
2 years, 9 months ago

Public to return to Remembrance Day, Liberation Day events this year

NL Times  

The National Commemoration of the Second World War on Dam Square in Amsterdam on 4 May is open to everyone again this year. In the past two years, only a handful of people besides King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima attended Remembrance Day on Dam Square because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Liberation Day celebration on 5 May is also open …

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COVID-19 donations in India: Where the relief money from big tech actually goes
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 donations in India: Where the relief money from big tech actually goes

Firstpost  

Here’s a look at the timeline of when and how tech companies announced their pledges for COVID-19 relief in India. Xiaomi donates 1,000 oxygen concentrators On 22 April, Xiaomi donated Rs 3 crore to procure over 1,000 oxygen concentrators for hospitals across India. Here’s what we found out: Rs 2 crore was given to the Uttar Pradesh government “Some” oxygen …

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Notes on Grief to Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary, 15 international titles to watch for in May
3 years, 7 months ago

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Notes on Grief to Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary, 15 international titles to watch for in May

Firstpost  

New books will touch on pandemics, fictional and real. His new book follows Junger and his companions — including a photographer and two Afghan War vets — as they walk along East Coast railroads, relying on one another for survival and comfort. The Lost Boys of Montauk: The True Story of the Wind Blown, Four Men Who Vanished at Sea, …

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COVID-19: New governments have no time to celebrate poll win, they must jump into pandemic war immediately
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: New governments have no time to celebrate poll win, they must jump into pandemic war immediately

Firstpost  

It is time for the new governments to live up to the hopes of the electorate and take effective steps to curb the second wave of coronavirus. As the Trinamool Congress emerged as the clear winner in the West Bengal Assembly election, Mamata Banerjee said that combating the COVID-19 situation will be the topmost priority of her government and dedicated …

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch trailer released; animated series to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar Premium on 4 May
3 years, 8 months ago

Star Wars: The Bad Batch trailer released; animated series to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar Premium on 4 May

Firstpost  

Star Wars: The Bad Batch makes its debut on 4 May, with a special 70-minute premiere, followed by new episodes every Friday starting on 7 May Makers released a brand-new trailer for Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Bad Batch, an original animated series launching exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar Premium. Star Wars: The Bad Batch makes its debut on Tuesday, 4 May, …

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