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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Russian woman rescued with 2 kids from Karnataka forest says cave life was better than current dirty shelter in city
A 40-year-old Russian woman, Nina Kutina , and her two young daughters were rescued from a forest cave near Gokarna in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district on July 11. After nearly two weeks in isolation, Kutina said life in the forest was more peaceful and dignified than the current conditions she is facing in a shelter. Rescued during police patrol The family was found during a routine patrol by Gokarna police on Ramateertha Hill. Inspector Sridhar S R and his team were checking the area for tourist safety when they noticed unusual activity near a cave. On inspection, they found Kutina and her daughters, Preya (6) and Ama (4), living there. Kutina told police she had come to Karnataka for meditation. Inside the cave, an idol of Lord Rama was found, which she said she worshipped daily. The forest area, however, was considered unsafe by authorities due to steep terrain and presence of snakes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이 게임은 대부분의 TV 프로그램보다 더 재미있어요 – 게다가 무료예요. Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo 'We lived in peace with nature' Speaking to PTI after the rescue, Kutina said they lived in harmony with nature. 'We woke up with the sun, swam in rivers and lived in nature. I cooked on a fire or gas cylinder depending on the season, and got groceries from a nearby village. We painted, sang songs, read books, and lived peacefully,' she said. Kutina said she delivered all her children without medical help. 'My children were all born in different places. I delivered all of them myself, without hospitals or doctors, because I know how to do it. No one helped me, I did it alone,' she added. Live Events Complaints about current shelter Kutina expressed dissatisfaction with the place where she and her daughters have been housed since the rescue. 'We are now kept in an uncomfortable place. It's dirty, there's no privacy, and we get only plain rice to eat. Many of our belongings were taken, including the ashes of my son who passed away nine months ago,' she said. She also criticised how the media has portrayed her life. 'Everything shown on TV about us is false. I have videos and photos that show how clean and happy our life was before,' she said. Background and livelihood Kutina said she has travelled to about 20 countries over the last 15 years. A trained teacher in art and Russian literature, she said she educates her children herself and now plans to homeschool them officially. 'They are very smart, healthy, and talented. Everyone who meets them says so,' she said. She entered India on a business visa and travelled to Gokarna via Goa. Her income comes from making art, producing music videos, and part-time work like teaching or babysitting. 'If I can't find work, my brother, father, or son helps me. So we always have enough money for what we need,' she said. Why she didn't return to Russia When asked about not returning to her home country, Kutina said emotional and legal issues kept her away. 'There have been many complicated reasons. First, there were multiple personal losses, not just the death of my son, but also a few other close people. We were constantly dealing with grief, paperwork, and other problems,' she said. Despite visiting four other countries recently, she said she returned to India due to a deep personal connection. 'We love India deeply, its environment, its people, everything,' she said. Kutina is now in touch with the Russian Embassy, which is assisting her and her daughters.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Gold prices open higher at Rs 97,389 per 10 grams after 2-day fall. Should you invest at this price?
Taking support from global trade tensions, Gold August futures contracts at MCX opened higher today by Rs 178 or 0.18% at Rs 97,389/10 g after settling negatively in the previous trading session. In the last 2 days, gold prices have fallen by Rs 400. Meanwhile, silver September futures contracts surged by Rs 314 or 0.28% at Rs 1,11,800/kg after witnessing profit booking for the last 2 days. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이 게임은 대부분의 TV 프로그램보다 더 재미있어요 – 게다가 무료예요. Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo On Tuesday, gold and silver settled on a weaker note in the domestic and international markets. Gold August futures contract settled at Rs 97,211 per 10 grams with a loss of 0.58% and silver September futures contract settled at Rs 1,11,486 per kilogram with a loss of 1.28%. Gold and silver extended their fall in a highly volatile session after hotter U.S. inflation data and strength in the dollar index. The U.S. CPI rose 0.3% in June against 0.1% in May, and CPI on a yearly basis came up at 2.7% against 2.4% in May. Annual core inflation rose to 2.9% in June month up from 2.8% in May. Hotter U.S. inflation data fades chances for early interest rate cuts by the U.S. Fed and intensifies selling in precious metals. Live Events Following the data, US President Donald Trump said that consumer prices were low and the U.S. Fed should bring down interest rates now. U.S. central bank will probably need to leave interest rates where they are for a while longer to ensure inflation stays low in the face of upward pressure from the Trump administration's tariffs, Dallas Fed Bank President Logan said. 'The dollar index hit a 3-week high and crossed 98 levels once again, and also pushed gold and silver prices lower. However, uncertainty in the global financial markets due to higher trade tariffs could support prices at lower levels,' said Manoj Kumar Jain of Prithvifinmart Commodity Research. Today, the US Dollar Index, DXY, was hovering near the 98.57 mark, falling 0.05 or 0.05%. 'We expect gold and silver prices to remain volatile this week amid volatility in the global financial markets and U.S. trade tariff uncertainty, and gold prices could hold their support level of $3,280 per troy ounce and silver prices could also hold $36.40 per troy ounce levels on a weekly closing basis,' he added. How to trade gold? Manoj Kumar Jain suggested the following ranges for gold and silver on MCX: Gold has support at Rs 96,950-96,600 and resistance at Rs 97,440-97,770 Silver has support at Rs 1,10,500-1,09,700 and resistance at Rs 1,12,200-1,13,000 Jain suggests traders avoid long positions in gold and silver in today's session ahead of the U.S. PPI and core PPI data, but investors can accumulate in the dips. Gold rates in physical markets Gold Price today in Delhi Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Delhi stand at Rs 58,376/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 62,256/8 grams. Gold Price today in Mumbai Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Mumbai stand at Rs 57,360/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 61,112/8 grams. Also read: Mutual funds dump Rs 1,700 crore worth of 9 defence stocks. Too expensive to buy or smart exit? Gold Price today in Chennai Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Chennai stand at Rs 56,744/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 60,432/8 grams. Gold Price today in Hyderabad Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Hyderabad stand at Rs 57,072/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 60,792/8 grams. ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Caitlin Clark exits late with injury as Fever beat Sun in WNBA
Kelsey Mitchell poured in 20 points and Natasha Howard added 18 points and 13 rebounds as the Indiana Fever secured an 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night in Boston. Caitlin Clark contributed 14 points, including nine in the final four minutes to help seal the victory, but appeared to aggravate her groin injury in the closing seconds. — espnW (@espnW) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이 게임은 대부분의 TV 프로그램보다 더 재미있어요 – 게다가 무료예요. Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo Playing in just her fourth game since returning from the injury, Clark also tallied eight rebounds and seven assists, though she struggled from the field, shooting 4-of-14 overall and just 1-of-7 from beyond the arc. Aliyah Boston and Sophie Cunningham chipped in 11 points apiece for Indiana (12-10), which has now won five of its last seven games. Live Events — WNBA (@WNBA) Connecticut (3-19) was led by veteran Tina Charles, who posted 21 points and 11 rebounds. Leila Lacan added 19 points off the bench, while Bria Hartley scored 11. The Sun, who were playing their second straight 'home' game in Boston, have now lost 13 of their last 14 games. — WNBA (@WNBA) Clark ignited a crucial fourth-quarter run, hitting a jumper with 4:14 remaining, then adding two free throws and a rare road 3-pointer—just her second of the season outside Indiana—to extend the Fever's lead to 80-71. After assisting Mitchell on a key layup with 39.3 seconds left, Clark appeared to reach for her groin and exited the game. Indiana shot 49.2% from the field, while the Sun struggled at 36.1% and hit only 5-of-25 from deep.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bombshell letter claims Governor Walz's involvement as Vance Boelter is indicted for politically motivated killings of Melissa and Mark Hortman
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday(July 15) filed murder and stalking charges against Vance Boelter, 57, in connection with a politically motivated attack that left two prominent Minnesota political figures dead and two others critically wounded. Boelter is accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman , and of shooting state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, at their Champlin home during the early morning hours of June 14. The attack, which prosecutors say was premeditated and politically motivated, has shaken lawmakers across the country. 'Vance Boelter planned and carried out a night of terror that shook Minnesota to its core,' said Acting US Attorney Joseph Thompson. 'He carried out targeted political assassinations the likes of which have never been seen in Minnesota.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이 게임은 대부분의 TV 프로그램보다 더 재미있어요 – 게다가 무료예요. Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo According to the indictment, Boelter was found with multiple firearms, tactical gear, and a list of dozens of elected officials, including Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Michigan Reps. Inside his vehicle, authorities discovered five firearms, including assault-style rifles and a 9mm pistol, along with law enforcement-grade body armor and emergency lights. The letter Live Events A two-page handwritten letter found in Boelter's abandoned car has stunned investigators and fueled political outrage. Addressed to FBI Director Kash Patel, the letter contains rambling, conspiratorial accusations, including a claim that Gov. Tim Walz directed Boelter to assassinate Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Sen. Tina Smith to secure political power. 'Tim Walz wanted me to kill Amy Klobuchar,' Boelter wrote, also alleging covert 'off-the-books' military assignments in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Boelter claimed he refused Walz's request and was threatened in return: 'He said he would hurt my family if I didn't play ball.' Prosecutors dismissed the letter as delusional, but confirmed its authenticity. 'The letter is filled with pure fantasy,' a Justice Department spokesperson said. 'Boelter acted alone, driven by political extremism.' Boelter was apprehended without incident after a two-day manhunt in Green Isle, Minnesota. Officials say he had been preparing for a standoff and living in near-seclusion. Hoffman and his wife were seriously wounded in the attack but survived. The couple had been shielding their daughter during the shooting, authorities said. The Hortmans were killed less than two hours later at their home in Brooklyn Park. The shootings drew national condemnation and renewed concerns over politically motivated violence. Former President Joe Biden paid his respects as the Hortmans lay in state at the Minnesota Capitol. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who had met with Melissa Hortman just hours before her death, called the killings a 'wake-up call' on the dangers of violent political rhetoric. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether they will pursue the death penalty. Boelter appeared in federal court on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty. A grand jury indicted him on charges of murder, attempted murder, stalking, and firearm violations. 'Today, a grand jury indicted Boelter with the most serious of federal charges for these heinous political assassinations,' Thompson said. 'Let me be clear: Boelter will see justice.'
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Pretty boring stuff': Donald Trump downplays 'fascination' surrounding Epstein files; blames ‘bad people' for keeping it alive
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed renewed interest in the Jeffrey Epstein case, calling it 'pretty boring stuff' and saying he didn't understand why many of his own supporters were so focused on it. Speaking to reporters in Pennsylvania after an event, Trump reacted to questions about ongoing uproar within his base following the release of a Justice department and FBI memo last week. The memo said Epstein had no client list and confirmed he died by suicide in his New York jail cell in 2019. 'I don't understand it, why they would be so interested. He's been dead for a long time. He was never a big factor in terms of life. I don't understand what the interest and what the fascination is. I really don't. And the credible information has been given,' Trump said. He added, 'I don't understand why the Jeffrey Epstein case would be of interest to anybody. It's pretty boring stuff. It's sordid, but it's boring. And I don't understand why it keeps going. I think really only pretty bad people, including fake news, want to keep something like that going.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이 게임은 대부분의 TV 프로그램보다 더 재미있어요 – 게다가 무료예요. Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo Despite Trump's remarks, many within the MAGA movement remain unsatisfied with the government's findings. The absence of a "client list" in the memo has fuelled speculation among conspiracy theorists, who have long believed that high-profile Democrats and celebrities were connected to pedophile Epstein's alleged sex trafficking network. Anger has also been directed at US attorney general Pam Bondi, with people for her removal over what they claim is a lack of transparency around the Epstein files. Bondi had previously said in a February interview that an Epstein client list was 'sitting on' her 'desk' for review. She has since clarified that she was referring more broadly to files connected to the case. On Tuesday, Trump defended Bondi but said she should move forward with any disclosures that can be verified. 'But she's handled it very well, and it's going to be up to her whatever she thinks is credible, she should release,' Trump said. In early June, tech billionaire Elon Musk and Trump's former right-hand man reignited controversy by suggesting that the MAGA chief's name appears in the unreleased Epstein files, claiming this was the real reason they had not been made public. Musk first made the allegation on X, saying ,'Time to drop the really big bomb… @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files,' before later deleting the post. He has since called on the White House to release all related documents, demanding full transparency. Epstein had faced multiple accusations of trafficking underage girls and was known to associate with powerful figures such as Trump, former US President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew of Britain, and several wealthy elites. His long-time associate Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted in 2021 for her role in facilitating the abuse. His death is still debated by many, with conspiracy theories claiming he was murdered to protect high-profile individuals. Despite official rulings that he died by suicide in his New York jail cell in 2019, questions around security failures and missing footage have fuelled public suspicion and kept the controversy alive.
