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While admitting that as the Guardian Minister, he had met the then Pune CP, Meeran Chadha-Borwankar, Ajit Pawar said he was in no way concerned with the ‘decision making process’ pertaining to the 3-acres property around the Yerawada Police Station premises.“I was not involved with the decision-making process, I did not evaluate it, nor did I attend any meetings pertaining to it… I have nothing to do with it,” said Ajit Pawar emphatically.On demands by the Opposition Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT) and others, Ajit Pawar said that the land is still there, so let there be…

NHAI on Tuesday released its updated policy to implement upgraded and forward-looking Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Standards and Specifications 2023.The enhancements include replacing previous cameras with the newly introduced Video Incident Detection and Enforcement System (VIDES) to emphasise the digital enforcement of traffic rules. VIDES has the capability to identify 14 distinct incidents including triple riding, helmet and seatbelt violations, wrong lane or direction driving, presence of animals on the highway, and pedestrian crossings, NHAI said in a statement.Depending on the detected incident, VIDES will alert route patrol vehicles or ambulances, generate e-challans, relay alerts to nearby Variable Messaging…

According to data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) from the last week of September, the number of people testing positive for the virus increased by over 29.4 per cent on the week before, despite a reduced testing infrastructure, reports The Independent.The concerning numbers come as the highly mutated Pirola reached over 100 cases in the country, according to the Covid variant tracker GISAID.Pirola is the latest Omicron strain to appear this summer, raising concerns among specialists since it contains 34 additional mutations that could make it easier to avoid immunisations.As per GISAID, Pirola has so far been…

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Electric motorcycle company Revolt Motors on Tuesday launched a new e-bike called RV400 ‘India Blue – Cricket Special Edition Electric Bike’.The glossy blue finish highlights premium aesthetics, reflecting the passion and pride of Indian cricket enthusiasts.The company said it is a true masterpiece that seamlessly combines innovation, style, and sustainability, along with the exceptional features of the Revolt RV400.“We are delighted to introduce the RV400 India Blue as a symbol of our unwavering support for the Indian Cricket Team in the 2023 World Cup. This edition perfectly encapsulates our vision of combining technology and style…

Known for films like ‘Guide’, ‘Pyaasa’, ‘Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam’, ‘Delhi-6’, ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’ and several others, the actress has played countless memorable characters on the celluloid, and has a career spanning almost seven decades.The 69th National Film Awards held in the national capital was attended by the President Droupadi Murmu.Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur was also present on the occasion.Waheeda wore a cream and golden coloured saree, and accessorised it with a green necklace and matching earrings. She tied her hair in a bun.The President and other dignitaries present on the occasion gave the standing ovation to the…

Here are some more things that have become part of the discussion among fans:Diego Alonso is the new coach of SevillaSevilla FC made the most of the break to install the club’s new head coach, with former Uruguay national team manager Diego Alonso taking the reins. Having played for clubs such as Valencia CF and Atlético de Madrid during his own career, the 48-year-old is excited to return to La Liga and to try to lead Los Nervionenses up the table.RCD Espanyol go topAlthough there weren’t any matches this past week, there was a full slate of fixtures in Spanish…

Among the beneficiaries of the buyback are 80 women employees. Additionally, 98 employees are under 30 years, while 152 fall within the 30 to 40-year age bracket, the company said in a statement.“It’s gratifying to see the Perfios Millionaire Club grow and thrive along with the company’s growth. The buy-back reaffirms our dedication to placing our employees first and fostering a work environment where everyone can excel,” said Sabyasachi Goswami, CEO of Perfios.Notably, some of the longest-serving employees, including those from both core and non-core functions like administrative and data processing teams, have received a remarkable 30-fold increase in their…

They were all Class11-12 students of Hazaribagh’s Mount Egmont School and had come for a walk on the dam side. The students were identified as Rajneesh Pandey, Sumit Kumar, Mayank Singh, Praveen Gop, Ishan Singh and Shivsagar. Bodies of all six have been recovered and were sent for autopsy.Officials said that seven students had gone to the dam site and they decided to go down to take a bath. It is being said that one of them went into the deep water and while trying to save him, others drowned. One student somehow managed to swam out.Jharkhand Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan…

Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects women, who represent about two-thirds of those diagnosed with the late-onset type of the disease. The biological bases for these differences between men and women with Alzheimer’s disease are not well understood. However, understanding them is necessary for developing appropriate therapies.The study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, also highlights the importance of developing therapeutic strategies focused on these hormonal connections. The research indicates a need to better understand the role of estradiol — a form of the female sex hormone estrogen, used therapeutically to mitigate menopause symptoms — in Alzheimer’s disease.“To understand how sex…

The equipment procured by the state Disaster Management Authority were handed over to Mechanical and Hospital Engineering Directorate of PW (R&B) Department to carry out safe and effective snow clearing and maintain accessibility for the citizens.”The 170 number of Disaster Response and Snow Clearance equipments under SDRF I, II & III includes snow cutters, backhoe loaders, tractors with snow plough, light recovery vehicle crane, wheel mounted front end loaders, variable snow plough, wheel & chain mounted excavators,” an official statement said.–IANSzi/prw