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Sanjay Raut to appear before ED today

The appearance of Shiv Sena member Sanjay Raut before the ED is crucial to the progress of investigation of the Rs 1,000 crore slum redevelopment scam in Mumbai, agency officials who have gathered fresh details of some benami properties allegedly linked to the Sena leader and his close aides have said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7iuK4Ub https://ift.tt/HtKF8iy July 01, 2022 at 02:35AM

Harsh to fire govt staffer over unauthorised offs: Supreme COurt

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that terminating a government employee for going on unauthorised leave is too harsh and disproportionate punishment and suggested that some "lesser but major penalty" should be imposed instead of removing him from service. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DsCfkOA https://ift.tt/HtKF8iy July 01, 2022 at 02:25AM

11 Afghan Sikhs arrive, bring ashes of terror victim

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India facing ‘collapse of nation crisis’: Amartya Sen

from Times of India https://ift.tt/lCgBvk7 https://ift.tt/HtKF8iy July 01, 2022 at 01:41AM

Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Diamond League

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra clinched his first top-3 finish at the prestigious Diamond League Meeting with a national record-shattering effort but missed the 90m mark by a whisker in a star-studded field on Thursday. The 24-year-old Chopra opened with a stunning throw of 89.94m, just 6cm shy of the 90m mark, the gold standard in the world of javelin throw and that effort eventually turned out to be his best. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IEW9yxc https://ift.tt/HtKF8iy July 01, 2022 at 12:21AM

Philippines' Nobel winner's news site ordered shut

The Philippine government has ordered that Rappler, the news website co-founded by Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, be shut down for violating foreign ownership rules, the latest blow against press freedom in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZC4UD2c https://ift.tt/HtKF8iy June 30, 2022 at 04:34AM

Sebi fines NSE, former MD, 16 others ₹44cr

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday slapped a penalty of Rs 7 crore on the NSE, India's largest stock exchange, for irregularities in the dark fibre (server co-location) case. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SBLkxoj https://ift.tt/HtKF8iy June 30, 2022 at 04:41AM

Twitter may fall in line, comply with Indian laws

Twitter has indicated to the government that it is willing to comply with Indian IT laws after being served with an ultimatum to comply by July 4 or be ready to face "consequences", including losing the immunity shield over user content, reports Pankaj Doval. Its chief compliance officer in India had been issued notices of non-compliance on various occasions. "...however, Twitter continues to be in violation of such notices," the IT Ministry had said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zRYJGu1 https://ift.tt/0RjWtgU June 30, 2022 at 03:34AM

Aurangabad to be renamed as Sambhajinagar

In its last cabinet meeting, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Mahavikas Aaghadi (MVA) government cleared long-pending proposals to rename Aurangabad city as Sambhajinagar and Osmanabad city as Dharashiv. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YIA0nzb https://ift.tt/0RjWtgU June 30, 2022 at 12:22AM

Guv, Sena war of words in SC over impartiality of DY speaker

Counsel for Maharashtra governor B S Koshyari and Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu on Wednesday exchanged accusations in the Supreme Court after the governor doubted the impartiality of deputy speaker of assembly. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8lrPdLN https://ift.tt/0RjWtgU June 30, 2022 at 02:41AM

India stops short of endorsing West's infra push

The US has already announced investment worth $30 million for a fund promoting food security in India under the PGII which, according to the White House, will deliver "game-changing'' projects to close the infrastructure gap in the developing world. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MFt3AYX https://ift.tt/0RjWtgU June 29, 2022 at 04:30AM

Pallonji Mistry took building blocks overseas

It was Pallonji who expanded the construction business abroad, especially in the Gulf where he built the Sultan’s palace in Muscat in the early 1970s. Thus, his firm became the first Indian construction company to have completed the project. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZCdeupS https://ift.tt/0RjWtgU June 29, 2022 at 04:00AM

Unbranded packet food to come under GST

The GST Council on Tuesday accepted the recommendations of a panel of ministers to do away with exemptions on several goods and services, including some unbranded packed food items, which was resulting in widespread duty evasion. Hotel rooms below Rs 1,000 a night as well as non-ICU hospital beds above a threshold may be included under the ambit of GST that was implemented five years ago. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CwWYSom https://ift.tt/sIi08Gc June 29, 2022 at 03:39AM

Live: Uddhav changes tack, makes emotional appeal to rebels

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray urged rebel MLAs camping in Guwahati to return to Mumbai and talk to him while Devendra Fadnavis met the governor at Raj Bhavan. The BJP has said it will consider if there's a proposal from the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs on government formation in Maharashtra. Stay with TOI for the latest developments: from Times of India https://ift.tt/YprowDK https://ift.tt/sIi08Gc June 29, 2022 at 12:03AM

2nd T20I: India beat Ireland by 4 runs to pocket series 2-0

Deepak Hooda hit a master-class maiden century as India survived a mighty scare before defeating Ireland by four runs in a nail-biting high-scoring second T20 International to sweep the two-match series on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EqRG69d https://ift.tt/sIi08Gc June 29, 2022 at 01:16AM

Rape survivor not fighting back doesn't mean consent: HC

A rape survivor not fighting back when assaulted or having injuries to show as evidence doesn't mean she consented to the act, the Patna HC said while hearing an appeal against a lower court's conviction of a man charged with rape. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hXp9Ufs https://ift.tt/sIi08Gc June 28, 2022 at 05:40AM

Open to considering Shinde proposal on govt formation: BJP

BJP on Monday finally opened up about the Eknath Shinde-led revolt in Shiv Sena, refusing to call that camp "rebels" and saying it was open to considering proposals on government formation from the faction. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7wRT3BF https://ift.tt/sIi08Gc June 28, 2022 at 04:36AM

Live: Can’t disqualify rebel MLAs till July 12, says SC

The Supreme Court on Monday protected rebel Shiv Sena MLAs from disqualification proceedings till July 12, directed the ruling coalition to ensure their safety in Maharashtra and refused the Sena-NCP Congress coalition’s request to stop the Eknath Shinde-led rebels from demanding a floor test in the assembly. Stay with TOI for the latest developments: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3VzbFE7 https://ift.tt/sIi08Gc June 28, 2022 at 02:59AM

Maha crisis: Uddhav Thackeray strips all 9 rebel ministers of portfolios but doesn't sack them

Monday's Supreme Court verdict protecting the rebel Sena MLAs from disqualification proceedings till July 12 led to speculation about whether a floor test is imminent. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ouU7GRm https://ift.tt/FWOHVY3 June 28, 2022 at 02:01AM

PM discusses trade, investment with EU chief

from Times of India https://ift.tt/wgqYoFR https://ift.tt/FWOHVY3 June 27, 2022 at 10:26PM

Actor Poo Ramu passes away after suffering heart attack

Recently, the versatile actor received acclaim for his roles in Peranbu, Pariyerum Perumal, Soorarai Pottru and many more films. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uFUyjRi https://ift.tt/FWOHVY3 June 27, 2022 at 08:42PM

When BJP’s ‘Nirahua’ outpaced SP’s bicycle in Azamgarh

Manoj Tiwary (North-East Delhi) and Ravi Kishan (Gorakhpur) are the other two. All three represent the BJP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tArn8SL https://ift.tt/FWOHVY3 June 27, 2022 at 12:20AM

DID L’il Masters winner: My father is no more upset with me

After three months of hardcore dancing and competition, DID L'il Masters season 5 has finally got its winner. 9-year-old, Nobojit who hails from Assam lifted the trophy and walked home with a prize money of Rs 10 lakh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/69aWlmC https://ift.tt/zaFj6Xm June 26, 2022 at 11:15PM

LG inaugurates 70-bed medical facility for Amarnath Yatris

Amarnath Yatra to commence from June 30 and conclude on August 11. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RZQIw0q https://ift.tt/zaFj6Xm June 26, 2022 at 12:28AM

Arrested IAS babu's son 'shoots self during raid'

The son of an IAS officer arrested for graft died of a gunshot wound at their Chandigarh house on Saturday. Kartik Popli's family claimed he was killed by the vigilance team during a search. Police said Kartik shot himself with his dad's pistol. from Times of India https://ift.tt/K5nC3Bw https://ift.tt/zaFj6Xm June 26, 2022 at 03:54AM

Stalker shoots at 19-yr-old on way to work in Manesar

A 19-year-old woman working with an electronics manufacturing company in Manesar was shot at by an alleged stalker, who studied with her in Class 10 and had been following her from the time she lived in Ghaziabad eight months ago. The woman is getting treated for a gunshot wound at a Gurgaon hospital. Doctors said her condition was stable. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SoPbejh https://ift.tt/zaFj6Xm June 26, 2022 at 04:02AM

Bangladesh opens its longest bridge, bringing India closer

Bangla bridge to halve Kolkata-Dhaka train travel time. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0cGhJZk https://ift.tt/zaFj6Xm June 26, 2022 at 03:48AM

Pilot plotted with Shekhawat to topple my govt: Gehlot

Union Minister main character in toppling game: Rajasthan CM from Times of India https://ift.tt/cgk9oBv https://ift.tt/zaFj6Xm June 26, 2022 at 02:20AM

UP man cleared of rape charge after 22 years

from Times of India https://ift.tt/sZjmg7v https://ift.tt/z0sntES June 25, 2022 at 03:36AM

Zomato to buy Blinkit for Rs 4.5k cr in all-stock deal

Food delivery giant Zomato's board on Friday approved the acquisition of instant grocery startup Blinkit, formerly known as Grofers, for Rs 4,447 crore in an all-stock deal. The deal value, however, is nearly 40% lower than Blinkit's $1-billion valuation last year, when it turned unicorn by raising $120 million from Zomato and Tiger Global. The transaction is expected to close by August. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Wq795ZV https://ift.tt/z0sntES June 25, 2022 at 03:51AM

Ahead of G7 meet, India links oil imports to energy security

from Times of India https://ift.tt/uNCYm6P https://ift.tt/z0sntES June 25, 2022 at 03:55AM

From April, India plans its own car crash-test ratings

from Times of India https://ift.tt/RkDcLCM https://ift.tt/z0sntES June 25, 2022 at 04:20AM

Parameswaran Iyer replaces Kant as Niti CEO

Retired civil servant Parameswaran Iyer, who played a key role in the rollout of the Swachh Bharat mission, has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the government's policy think tank Niti Aayog. He will succeed Amitabh Kant, whose six-year tenure ends on June 30. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ELuH8Xd https://ift.tt/z0sntES June 25, 2022 at 03:41AM

SC: No evidence to prove 2002 Gujarat riots pre-planned

Upholding the trial court and high court's order to give a clean chit to then CM Narendra Modi in 2002 Gujarat riots, the Supreme Court said that there was no evidence to prove the allegations that the Godhra incident and the subsequent violence was pre-planned. from Times of India https://ift.tt/V3mFlGi https://ift.tt/z0sntES June 25, 2022 at 02:21AM

Uddhav knew of brewing trouble, had confronted Shinde

from Times of India https://ift.tt/trlPyun https://ift.tt/z0sntES June 24, 2022 at 11:52PM

Jabs cut global Covid toll by 19.8m in 1st yr of drive: Lancet

from Times of India https://ift.tt/aOkV0Ry https://ift.tt/GKuB46P June 24, 2022 at 03:54AM

AI offers to re-hire retired pilots for 5 yrs

from Times of India https://ift.tt/oCEBQNT https://ift.tt/GKuB46P June 24, 2022 at 03:14AM

'China build-up biggest security anxiety for us, India'

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Outfit ropes inclerics to bat for Agnipath during Friday prayers

from Times of India https://ift.tt/l72OrKs https://ift.tt/GKuB46P June 24, 2022 at 02:21AM

Sena legislators' fear of losing seats to MVA partners

One of the key reasons behind the revolt in the Shiv Sena is the fear among its legislators that they would lose ground to alliance partners NCP and Congress if the Maha Vikas Aghadi continues, senior Sena elected members told TOI on Thursday. A Sena MP, requesting anonymity, said he was unsure of getting a ticket for the next Lok Sabha polls. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YusU5A8 https://ift.tt/GKuB46P June 24, 2022 at 01:46AM

With support from JD(U) & BJD, Murmu comfortably placed

NDA presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu, who will file her nomination papers on June 24, is comfortably placed with JD(U) and BJD extending support to her to become the first tribal to occupy the top constitutional post. Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik urged all elected lawmakers from the state to vote for Murmu. BJD sources said the party is likely to be present during the nomination process. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xwv2ScW https://ift.tt/OFac7Qj June 23, 2022 at 01:54AM

As Shinde’s rebel ranks swell, Uddhav quits CM’s residence

The Maha Vikas Aghadi government led by Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray appeared to be on the brink due to Shiv Sena’s rebellion. By evening, Thackeray, who tested Covid positive, offered to make way for another Sena leader as CM. However, it appeared to have made little impact on the rebels. Thackeray then moved out of his official residence and returned to Matoshree, his residence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9dG5Qc3 https://ift.tt/OFac7Qj June 23, 2022 at 02:28AM

54k subject combos to make CUET longest test

With aspirants allowed to appear in up to nine papers, resulting in over 54,000 subject combinations, the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) will be the longest entrance exam to be conducted from July 15 to August 10. Over 11 lakh candidates have registered for the first edition of CUET. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zOXBVZ4 https://ift.tt/OFac7Qj June 23, 2022 at 02:50AM

Paswan's bungalow to be Kovind's new residence after retirement

The bungalow where former minister Ram Vilas Paswan stayed till his death is set to be the new residence of President Ram Nath Kovind after his retirement from the country’s highest constitutional post next month. Sources said renovation is in the full swing in the 12 Janpath bungalow in the heart of the capital. Kovind is expected to move into the bungalow on July 25. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Uye5Bmp https://ift.tt/OFac7Qj June 23, 2022 at 02:09AM

DHFL, Wadhawans booked by CBI in ₹34,615cr bank fraud

The Union Bank of India has alleged that Kapil and Dheeraj Wadhawan in criminal conspiracy with others misrepresented and concealed facts, committed criminal breach of trust and abused public funds to cheat the consortium to the tune of Rs 34,614 crore by defaulting on loan repayments from May 2019 onwards. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qAR8Ypx https://ift.tt/OFac7Qj June 23, 2022 at 02:32AM

Demolitions not tied to riots, UP tells SC, provides ‘proof’

Refuting allegations that its demolition drive is aimed at punishing those who participated in violent protests following the remarks made by two BJP leaders on Prophet Mohammad, the UP government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the move had “no relation to the riots”, and deployment of bulldozers to remove illegal constructions and encroachments has been continuing for a long time. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lbZ42MO https://ift.tt/OFac7Qj June 23, 2022 at 01:16AM

1,000 dead in deadliest quake in 2 decades in Af

A powerful earthquake struck a rugged, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, killing at least 1,000 people and injuring 1,500 more in the country’s deadliest quake in two decades. Officials warned that the already grim toll may still rise. The European seismological agency said the tremors were felt over 500km by 119 million people across Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/B1zPu0I https://ift.tt/OFac7Qj June 23, 2022 at 12:08AM

India & Australia to crank up defence ties

India and Australia on Wednesday resolved to further crank up their defence ties through combat exercises, intelligence-sharing, reciprocal logistics and military-industrial collaboration as well as work steadfastly towards their shared objective of an open, resilient and secure Indo-Pacific in the face of aggressive moves by China. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UhayDoj https://ift.tt/OFac7Qj June 22, 2022 at 11:08PM

SC judge's recipe for a more just workplace

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-judges-recipe-for-a-more-just-workplace/articleshow/92373185.cms https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png June 22, 2022 at 03:37AM

Our judiciary totally independent: CJI in Germany

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/our-judiciary-totally-independent-cji-ramana-tells-business-meet-in-germany/articleshow/92372270.cms https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png June 22, 2022 at 02:46AM

Need more talks to assuage Gulf: NSA Ajit Doval

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/need-more-talks-to-assuage-gulf-nsa-ajit-doval/articleshow/92372234.cms https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png June 22, 2022 at 02:41AM

Live: Rahul Gandhi leaves ED office after Day 5 questioning

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was questioned for over 12 hours by the Enforcement Directorate on Day 5 in the National Herald case. He was allowed half-an-hour break at 8pm on Tuesday before the probe agency resumed questioning. Beginning June 13, the Congress leader has already spent over 50 hours in five visits to the ED headquarters to be questioned in this case. Stay with TOI for all live updates- from Times of India https://ift.tt/gJx7Hoq https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t June 22, 2022 at 12:04AM

Live: Russian shelling in Ukraine's Kharkiv region kills 15

An eight-year-old child was among 15 people killed by Russian shelling Tuesday in the eastern Kharkiv region, governor Oleg Synegubov said. "Fifteen people died and 16 were wounded. Such are the terrible consequences of Russian daytime shelling in the Kharkiv region," Synegubov said on Telegram. Stay with TOI for latest updates- from Times of India https://ift.tt/M6y4Djv https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t June 22, 2022 at 12:32AM

Live: At 3,659, Maha's daily Covid-19 cases jump by 55%

Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 3,659 fresh Covid-19 cases, including 1,781 in Mumbai, and one fatality, taking the tally to 79,41,762 and the toll to 1,47,889, a health department official said. The addition to the tally was 1,305 or 55 per cent more than the 2,354 cases reported a day earlier. Stay with TOI for live updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/Kp4tiVk https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t June 22, 2022 at 12:12AM

Covid-19: BA.2.38 causing just mild illness, reveals study

Omicron sub-variant BA.2's offspring, BA.2.38, may be causing a spike in Maharashtra and other parts of India, but the illness it is causing is self-limiting and almost comparable with common cold-like illness, indicating SARS-CoV-2's journey towards endemicity, reveals a first-of-its-kind clinical study of 116 patients found infected with BA.2.38 in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4SxWIgs https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl June 21, 2022 at 02:37AM

Military chiefs to brief PM Modi today on Agnipath progress

The three military chiefs are slated to separately meet PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday to brief him about the implementation of the Agnipath scheme, which is being fast-tracked with the Army on Monday issuing the recruitment notification for it amid continuing protests across the country. Under Agnipath, 46,000 Agniveers (40,000 for Army and 3,000 each for IAF & Navy) will be recruited this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EJokVjP https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl June 21, 2022 at 02:07AM

A string of netas suggested police postings: Param Bir Singh

from Times of India https://ift.tt/LBEFolD https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl June 21, 2022 at 02:25AM

At last minute, Gopal Gandhi says no to being oppn Prez pick

Only hours before the anti-BJP bloc was set to unanimously endorse the name of former diplomat and West Bengal governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi as its consensus nominee for the presidential polls, Gandhi declined to accept the offer saying he was grateful, but that the opposition’s candidate should be someone "who will generate national consensus and a national atmosphere beside opposition unity". from Times of India https://ift.tt/azIUJiX https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl June 21, 2022 at 01:19AM

PM Modi: Reforms not pleasant now, will help in long run

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said decisions and reforms may be unpleasant temporarily but with time, the country will experience their benefits. Averring that the promise that the “double-engine” government had given can be seen getting realised today, Modi said the projects launched today will support ease of living and ease of doing business. from Times of India https://ift.tt/AZ9a60k https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl June 21, 2022 at 01:33AM

Maha MLC polls: BJP wins 5 seats; NCP, Shiv Sena 2 each

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won five of the ten legislative council seats in Maharashtra on Monday while in the Maha Vikas Aghadi —NCP and Shiv Sena secured two seats each and Congress managed to secure one seat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TIZFJgd https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl June 20, 2022 at 11:50PM

Don't sell more biz class tickets than number of serviceable seats: DGCA to AI

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has written to Air India (AI) to synchronise the tickets sold in premium classes with the number of serviceable seats in those cabins and avoid involuntary downgrades to economy. “We have warned AI from booking more business class passengers than serviceable seats available. Any violation will invite action," said DGCA sources. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WD8mbgM https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl June 21, 2022 at 12:49AM

Quick Edit: Liberalise Visas for Afghans

from Times of India https://ift.tt/DiFKHIh https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl June 20, 2022 at 11:35PM

No baby boom, Mumbai birth rate fell in 2021

The civic body registered 1,13,792 births in 2021, about 35,106 fewer than in 2019 and 37,395 less than in 2018. In 2020, the first significant fall was noticed as registrations dropped by almost 20% to 1.2 lakh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lgfO7J0 https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 June 20, 2022 at 03:06AM

JD(U) attacks BJP, saffron neta dares it to quit NDA

The first salvo in the latest war of words had been fired by state BJP president Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal on Saturday when he questioned Nitish’s performance as CM, saying his much-hyped governance model wasn’t in evidence as violent anti-Agnipath protests raged in Bihar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5XumwbF https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 June 20, 2022 at 02:25AM

Live: 'Russia likely to intensify attacks as Kyiv awaits EU decision'

Ukraine President Zelenskiy says Russia likely to intensify its attacks while Kyiv awaits this week's EU decision on Ukraine's status as candidate country. Stay with TOI for latest updates- from Times of India https://ift.tt/HbCeUn5 https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 June 20, 2022 at 01:37AM

Macron set to lose parliamentary majority: Projections

Macron's "Ensemble" (Together) coalition was on track for 200-260 seats, short of the 289 needed for a majority in the National Assembly. The left-wing NUPES alliance was set to win 149-200 seats, while Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally made major gains and was on course for 60-102 seats. from Times of India https://ift.tt/O26r4sy https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 June 19, 2022 at 11:40PM

Witnesses say more than 200 killed in Ethiopia ethnic attack

from Times of India https://ift.tt/I5214vO https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8 June 19, 2022 at 11:09PM

Indian companies can make best electric cars: Gadkari

In a candid admission, the minister said that he listened to the automobile manufacturers and dropped the proposal to make it mandatory for trucks to have air-conditioned cabins for their drivers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/g3TWuEp https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk June 19, 2022 at 12:24AM

Labrador demand shoots up after release of movie, experts call trend ‘unhealthy’

Animal activist and founder of Mr Rescuer Tauseef Ahmed rued that the film has had the opposite effect and that the demand for labrador puppies has shot up after ‘777 Charlie’ hit the screens. from Times of India https://ift.tt/etykiXQ https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk June 19, 2022 at 02:43AM

Agnipath scheme protest: Trains in Bihar to run only at night due to stir

In a statement, the ECR said, “In view of the ongoing protest in Bihar, the ECR has made temporary changes in the train operations starting from this region and the trains coming here keeping the safety and security of passengers. The train operations in the region will be from 8pm on Saturday (June 18) to 4 am on Sunday (June 19), and again between 8 pm on Sunday and 4 pm on Monday (June 20) in Bihar.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3QZinw5 https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk June 19, 2022 at 02:55AM

Agnipath third major transformative defence reform: Rajnath Singh

“The Agnipath scheme has brought a revolutionary change in the process of recruitment in the armed forces of this country,” Singh said, while adding that misunderstandings are being spread against it for political reasons. “Should we lower the morale of the soldiers of the country? This is not justice,” he said, while speaking at an event. from Times of India https://ift.tt/d28kU5J https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk June 19, 2022 at 02:52AM

For migrant kids, govt to universalise anganwadis

This implies that a child enrolled at any anganwadi across states will be able to avail of the same services and get the cooked meals and rations at a centre in another district of the same state or in a different state by citing the Aadhaar-enabled registration details available on the Poshan platform. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PXUoWVp https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk June 19, 2022 at 12:54AM

Terrorists kill off-duty J&K police officer in his paddy field

Sub-inspector Farooq Ahmad Mir, attached to the 23rd India Reserve Police battalion, was the seventh off-duty cop to be shot and killed in J&K this year and the third in just over a month. Terror outfits have also gunned down 13 civilians, including school staff, migrant workers and a prominent TV singer-actor, in a series of targeted killings since the start of the year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LCbIy2K https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk June 19, 2022 at 12:36AM

Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Kuortane Games

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra clinched his first top podium finish of the season by winning the javelin throw event at the Kuortane Games in Finland, beating reigning world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada for the second time in four days, on Saturday. The 24-year-old Chopra's opening throw of 86.69m turned out to be the winning distance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cNKm3aG https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk June 18, 2022 at 11:05PM

Dera Sacha Sauda chief out on month’s parole

​​Haryana's jails minister Ranjit Chautala said the 30-day parole was granted by the Rohtak Divisional Commissioner on the recommendation of officials concerned. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nKAwtTL https://ift.tt/JEIex16 June 17, 2022 at 09:41PM

CBI searches on Gehlot bro premises, Rajasthan CM hits out

“If I’m active in Delhi or have participated in this movement for Rahul Gandhi, then why is revenge is taken on my brother? When there was a political crisis here in our government in 2020, at that time also the ED had raided my brother’s place,” he was quoted by PTI as saying. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4f2hKZC https://ift.tt/JEIex16 June 18, 2022 at 01:33AM

Military chiefs defend Agnipath amidst criticism

General Manoj Pande said the initial notification for the Army recruitment process will be issued within the next two days, with the training of the first Agniveers to begin in December, while Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said IAF will begin the selection process under Agnipath on June 24. from Times of India https://ift.tt/If6FPkO https://ift.tt/JEIex16 June 17, 2022 at 11:58PM

AI has uploaded provisions of denied boarding, flight delays in its Citizen Charter: DGCA

Air India on Friday came out with a “citizen’s charter” — a traveller’s reference guide for everything like reservations, lounge facilities, passenger services, in-flight services feedback mechanism and provisions for denied boarding and flight delays. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8lJBSiH https://ift.tt/JEIex16 June 17, 2022 at 10:22PM

Hizb duo killed in Anantnag encounter

The slain terrorists were identified as Junaid Ahmed Bhat and Basit Ahmed Wani, both from Anantnag. Junaid had been active since June 10, 2018, while Basit had been operating since August 18 2021, IGP (Kashmir Range) Vijay Kumar said. Basit was involved in the murder of sarpanch Ghulam Rasool Dar and his wife, a panch, on September 9, 2021, in Anantnag, added the IGP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CJwamlM https://ift.tt/JEIex16 June 18, 2022 at 12:04AM

Rajnath Singh says assembly polls in J&K possible by year-end

Addressing an event to celebrate the 200th year of the coronation of Maharaja Gulab Singh, the defence minister said the delimitation exercise has been completed and now the number of seats has gone up to 90 in J&K, with Kashmir having 47 seats and Jammu 43. “By this year-end, there is a possibility of holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3KC2DWt https://ift.tt/JEIex16 June 18, 2022 at 12:07AM

Wanted Moose Wala killed, but murder plotted & executed by others from my gang: Bishnoi

During the interrogation, Lawrence Bishnoi confessed that he had planned to kill Sidhu Moosewala to avenge the death of Vicky Middukhera and had also arranged to recce his movements but he is not aware of the persons who executed the killings, said the sources. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VZ9xJeX https://ift.tt/JEIex16 June 17, 2022 at 11:23PM

1st ODI: England hit world record score to crush Netherlands

England broke their own world record for the highest team total in one-day international (ODI) history after they smashed 498-4 in 50 overs against a hapless Netherlands side to win a one-sided contest by 232 runs in Amstelveen on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tLoTQPK https://ift.tt/JEIex16 June 17, 2022 at 11:04PM

3 terrorists slain, including teacher Rajni’s killer, in 2 separate encounters

Security forces killed two trapped Hizb terrorists, including the one who had shot teacher Rajni Bala dead outside her school gates in Kulgam on May 31, in an encounter that went on for three days in Mishipora-Kujjar area of Yaripora, in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The terrorist who killed Bala was identified as “Zubair Sofi of Mohan Pora Kulgam”, the IGP said, adding that the identity of the second militant slain in Mishipora-Kujjar was being ascertained. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2prlRqL https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX June 17, 2022 at 12:55AM

Rahul Gandhi visits Sonia at Ganga Ram hospital

The Congress president was admitted to the hospital on Sunday, owing to post-Covid issues. He is likely to stay through the night with his mother at the hospital, the sources said. Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had on June 13 visited their mother at the hospital. from Times of India https://ift.tt/t9RwAqy https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX June 17, 2022 at 01:05AM

Femina Miss India 2022 Awards Night: Performances

from Times of India https://ift.tt/rh9GON7 https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX June 17, 2022 at 12:07AM

Pak trying to ‘bleed India with thousands cuts’: Rajnath

“Our neighbour has always resorted to anti-India activities. J&K witnessed terror activities in the past as well. Now, Pakistan is continuously trying to disturb peace in the country through its approach of ‘bleed India with a thousand cuts’,” Singh said while addressing security forces in Baramulla district. He added that despite Pakistan’s best efforts, terror activities in J&K have declined in recent times. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sF43lz0 https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX June 17, 2022 at 12:43AM

Pictures from Femina Miss India 2022 Awards Night

from Times of India https://ift.tt/NpTAnjR https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX June 16, 2022 at 10:51PM

ED to grill Rahul on June 20; Cong protests continue: Key points

from Times of India https://ift.tt/vO3GBAV https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX June 16, 2022 at 10:59PM

Anthony Fauci tests positive for Covid-19

The 81-year-old Fauci, who is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots, was experiencing mild Covid-19 symptoms, according to a statement Wednesday from the National Institutes of Health. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cURify6 https://ift.tt/JO103NV June 16, 2022 at 01:03AM

HC judge’s daughter held for 2015 killing of shooter

Kalyani was working in 2015 as an assistant professor in a government college in Chandigarh. Demanding custody of Kalyani for 10 days, the CBI managed to secure remand for four days to interrogate her to identify the killers, recover the weapons and the vehicle used and find out the roles of others in the murder, which had shaken Chandigarh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7GYS9M8 https://ift.tt/JO103NV June 16, 2022 at 03:24AM

2 LeT terrorists slain in Shopian encounter: Police

In Shopian, acting on specific information about the presence of terrorists in the Kanji Ullar village area, a joint cordon-and-search operation was launched by the police, Army (34 RR) and CRPF (178 Bn), IGP (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar said, adding that security personnel were fired upon when they approached the spot where the terrorists were hiding, leading to an encounter in which two terrorists were killed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/T3NXRxZ https://ift.tt/JO103NV June 16, 2022 at 12:58AM

Centre has huge stock of chana dal, ready to offer to states

TOI has learned that the government is looking at the options to liquidate the excess stock. “First, we need to get requests from states for getting pulses from the Central pool. The prices of pulses have been under control and sliding, which is a positive sign,” said a government official. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uVknwfC https://ift.tt/JO103NV June 15, 2022 at 11:49PM

Live: Daily Covid cases spike in Delhi, Maharashtra

India on Wednesday reported 8,822 new Covid cases and 15 deaths. Meanwhile, active Covid cases in India stands at 53,637. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/YG7VnWJ https://ift.tt/JO103NV June 14, 2022 at 02:46AM

US Fed hikes rates by 75 bps, flags slowing economy

The US Federal Reserve raised its target interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday to stem a disruptive surge in inflation, and projected a slowing economy and rising unemployment in the months to come. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OMo3lAr https://ift.tt/JO103NV June 15, 2022 at 11:37PM

Tankers stretched, upcountry fuel pumps hit by dry spells

Upcountry petrol pumps of state-run fuel retailers are suffering intermittent dry spells as curtailment by private players drives retail and bulk consumers public sector outlets, stretching their tanker fleet that were already coping with rising demand from the farm sector and holiday season road traffic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qxHkPo5 https://ift.tt/JO103NV June 14, 2022 at 11:43PM

Ex-judges write to CJI on UP’s bulldozer drive

from Times of India https://ift.tt/NqlMUXw https://ift.tt/JO103NV June 15, 2022 at 04:22AM

Air India fined Rs 10 lakh for not paying off flyers denied boarding

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2dDruAY https://ift.tt/JO103NV June 15, 2022 at 04:35AM

Ex-SC judge Ranjana Desai is new PCI chief

from Times of India https://ift.tt/cyWEe8I https://ift.tt/JO103NV June 15, 2022 at 04:11AM

Failed 8 years ago by high BMI, SC lets candidate join civil services

from Times of India https://ift.tt/0XCnS9D https://ift.tt/JO103NV June 15, 2022 at 04:46AM

WPI inflation at record high of 15.9% on costly food, fuel

Data released by the department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) on Tuesday showed inflation, as measured by the wholesale price index (WPI), rose an annual 15.9% in May, higher than the 15.1% in April and above the 13.1% recorded in May 2021. This is the highest inflation in the new series (2011-12) and the highest since the 16% posted in September 1999. WPI has been in double digits for 14 consecutive months, highlighting the entrenched price pressures. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UQ9PNMf https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb June 15, 2022 at 03:31AM

PM Modi signals ‘mission mode’, government to hire 10 lakh by end-2023

The government on Tuesday announced to recruit 10 lakh people in different Central government departments and ministries in the next 18 months on a “mission mode”, a deadline that ends barely 4-5 months before the Narendra Modi government again seeks mandate from people to come to power. Sources said a good chunk of the vacancies are in railways. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DAEPKdZ https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb June 14, 2022 at 09:49AM

Govt unveils radical scheme to recruit soldiers for 4 yrs

The government on Tuesday announced the radical and far-reaching ‘Agnipath’ scheme to recruit all new soldiers only for four years, deploying defence minister Rajnath Singh and the three Service chiefs to stave off criticism that it will hit the professionalism, ethos and fighting spirit of the armed forces as well as possibly lead to militarisation of civil society. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VPvEzSm https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb June 15, 2022 at 02:33AM

BJP: Protests a drama to save ill-gotten wealth of Gandhis

“The clarion call of Rahul Gandhi to Congress workers to reach the national capital in the name of ‘saving democracy’ is a blatant attempt to save properties worth over Rs 2,000 crore amassed by the Gandhi family,” said Union minister and senior BJP leader Smriti Irani. “What would you name this strategy of Congress openly pressuring an investigation agency?” she asked at a press conference. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uojVJ6b https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb June 14, 2022 at 02:20AM

Netas, businessmen funded Kanpur violence ‘kingpin’, claim cops

Hayat Zafar Hashmi, the main accused in the June 3 violence in the city, has revealed several sources, including builders, businessmen and political functionaries, who were involved in funding his organisation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/m1kxl6h https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb June 13, 2022 at 10:32PM

Section 144 in parts of UP as Muslim outfit appeals to kids, women to join stir

from Times of India https://ift.tt/BDNYXbC https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb June 14, 2022 at 04:49AM

Illegitimate child of cohabiting couple to get assets share: SC

Reversing a Kerala high court judgment that disallowed property share claim of an alleged illegitimate son of a couple who did not marry, a bench of Justices S ABdul Nazeer and Vikram Nath said the couple in question had cohabited for a very long time to make their relationship as good as a married couple and hence, their son would be entitled to appropriate share in the ancestral property. from Times of India https://ift.tt/J3KcRUu https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i June 14, 2022 at 03:35AM

Amrit Mahotsav: Centre plans to release prisoners

The government has decided to grant special remission to certain categories of prisoners as part of celebrations of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. Jailed convicts who fulfil the conditions for release under the scheme will be set free on three dates — August 15, 2022; January 26, 2023; and August 15, 2023, the home ministry apprised all states and Union territories in a communication dated June 10. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SHb4NKh https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i June 14, 2022 at 02:42AM

National Herald case: Rahul Gandhi quizzed by ED for 11 hours, called again today

Monday’s session began at 11am with the Congress leader being asked about transactions related to acquisition of Associated Journals Ltd, publisher of National Herald and other Congress publications, by Young Indian for Rs 50 lakh. The latter is a private company controlled by Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her two children. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DMygqaQ https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i June 14, 2022 at 01:52AM

FIR against Nupur Sharma in West Bengal

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3hnMvZ1 https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 June 13, 2022 at 03:49AM

IAF to acquire 114 fighter jets for Rs 1.5 lakh crore, 96 of them to be made in India

The Indian Air Force is considering acquiring 114 fighter jets, out of which, 96 would be built in India, in a major push to the country's Aatmanirbhar Bharat scheme. The remaining 18 would be imported from the foreign vendor chosen for the project. "Recently, the Indian Air Force held meetings with the foreign vendors and asked them about the way they would carry out the Make in India project," news agency ANI quoted sources as saying. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ooqlfwm https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 June 12, 2022 at 07:01PM

KCR likely to float national party Bharat Rashtra Samithi

After failing to make any progress on his idea of a national front, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao appears to have made up his mind to float a national party. A final decision in this regard is expected to be taken on June 19 at the extended meeting of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) executive. from Times of India https://ift.tt/whqxtly https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 June 12, 2022 at 11:47PM

2nd T20I: Klaasen shines as SA beat India to take 2-0 lead

Comeback man Heinrich Klaasen followed Rassie Van der Dussen's suit in turning out to be an unlikely hero with a career-best 81 as South Africa once again outwitted India by four wickets on a tricky pitch to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series here on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6eC4hW3 https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 June 12, 2022 at 10:59PM

Govt loses UK battle against $111m award to RIL-BG in oilfield dispute

An English commercial court has dismissed the government’s appeal against a $111 million international arbitration award in favour of Reliance Industries Ltd and BG (formerly British Gas, a now Shell subsidiary) in an 11-year-old dispute over recovery of costs for operating the Panna-Mukta and Tapti fields off the Mumbai coast. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9ZLnj62 https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 June 12, 2022 at 11:21PM

Parkash Singh Badal hospitalised, condition improving

Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal has been admitted to a hospital in Mohali following a complaint of gastritis and bronchial asthma but his condition was improving, according to a health update on Sunday evening. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZHoBn1t https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 June 12, 2022 at 11:10PM

Live: Shelling triggers fire in Sievierodonetsk

Ukraine has reported the death of 24 more children in Mariupol. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said his country's forces were doing everything to stop the Russian offensive, with fierce battles in the east and the south. Kyiv had launched new air strikes in the captured southern region of Kherson, one of the first areas to be taken by Russia after the February 24 invasion.Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/qW31ypj https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 June 12, 2022 at 12:26AM

'China continues to harden stand along LAC '

from Times of India https://ift.tt/pUmiGvH https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 June 12, 2022 at 05:37AM

J&K target killings bid to provoke security forces: LG

from Times of India https://ift.tt/T2O7Fl5 https://ift.tt/a0MlK14 June 12, 2022 at 12:42AM

No pre-departure Covid test for US entry now

International travellers to the US will no longer need a pre-departure Covid-19 test but only proof of being full vaccinated, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said in a statement. This will be effective from Sunday (June 12) at 12.01 EDT (9.31 pm IST). The requirement of showing proof of Covid vaccination for non-citizens who are nonimmigrants is still in effect, said CDC. It has recommended Covid vaccines, including boosters, for everyone aged five years and above. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9r6gE4Q https://ift.tt/j09VyhR June 11, 2022 at 06:20AM

Mamata calls Presidential poll meet, raises eyebrows

In a move parallel to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi’s initiative to rally opposition parties for putting up a joint candidate in the presidential polls, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wrote to 22 politicians of non-BJP outfits for unity in the contest for Rashtrapati Bhavan, laying bare once again the fissures and the tendency for one-upmanship within the anti-Modi camp. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TBI9fhF https://ift.tt/j09VyhR June 12, 2022 at 02:51AM

Edutech cos under lens; norms on fake reviews on e-com sites soon

from Times of India https://ift.tt/enZjJpi https://ift.tt/j09VyhR June 11, 2022 at 04:03AM

Government plans regulator for higher education

from Times of India https://ift.tt/I6B4siV https://ift.tt/j09VyhR June 11, 2022 at 04:23AM

No one can stop us from writing history anew: Amit Shah

A concerted effort should be made to write historical accounts in right earnest instead of wasting time on debating distortions in Indian history, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Friday, saying the battle waged against foreign rule for 1,000 years had laid the foundation for the re-emergence of India as a proud nation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sVoameH https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 June 11, 2022 at 03:43AM

India’s crude cost hits a decade high

India’s crude cost rose to $121.28 per barrel on Thursday, the highest since March 9, 2012 when it had hit $125.13. This has pushed the monthly average in June to $118.34 per barrel, a level last seen in April 2012 when the price averaged $118.64. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OLaShPt https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 June 10, 2022 at 11:43PM

India abstains from vote on IAEA resolution slamming Iran

India joined Pakistan and Libya in abstaining from voting on a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that slammed Iran for its lack of cooperation with the global community on the nuclear issue. Thirty countries voted in favour of the resolution, that was drafted by the US, UK, France and Germany. Russia and China voted against it. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1IaDjHQ https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 June 11, 2022 at 02:58AM

'Arresting Aryan Khan was a consensual decision' - Report

After Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was given clean chit by the Narcotics Control Bureau in the cruise drug bust case, former NCB Zonal director ​​Sameer Wankhede transferred to Chennai. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gOWlxrC https://ift.tt/0maHyl1 June 10, 2022 at 11:15PM

1st in Asia: Thailand legalises marijuana but smoking pot still illegal

Thailand legalised the growing of marijuana and its consumption in food and drinks on Thursday, the first Asian country to do so, with the aim of boosting its agriculture and tourism sectors, but smoking pot is still against the law. from Times of India https://ift.tt/loOa8Zg https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR June 10, 2022 at 03:42AM

Delhi: School fee hike only after DoE nod

from Times of India https://ift.tt/JvhO5qx https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR June 10, 2022 at 03:23AM

Prophet row: Owaisi among 31 booked for ‘promoting enmity’

from Times of India https://ift.tt/hVKw2e8 https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR June 10, 2022 at 02:36AM

Curfew in Jammu’s Bhaderwah town following communal tension

from Times of India https://ift.tt/lyE74Ks https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR June 10, 2022 at 01:14AM

Come July, Goa flights to cost more due to hike in airport charges

Come July, a vacation to Goa will cost more if you choose to travel by air. Now flying out of Goa will be costlier from July 1 till next March and then the air ticket prices will get progressively more expensive every fiscal till April 2025. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6Vpr31M https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR June 10, 2022 at 12:46AM

Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Goldy Brar

from Times of India https://ift.tt/sGclhEZ https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR June 09, 2022 at 11:10PM

CM Nitish: Harmonious Bihar doesn't need anti-conversion law

NItish Kumar also pointed out that no major incident of communal riots occurred in Bihar for the last several years. The state government maintains special attention over even a minor communal incident. “We are fully alert over such issues,” he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CKVArGP https://ift.tt/26yscLK June 08, 2022 at 08:45PM

No mask could now land flyers on no-fly list

Failure to wear masks and follow all other Covid protocol on aircraft could land air travellers on the no-fly list and fines for defying the norms at airports. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday reiterated the pandemic-time rules for flyers following a Delhi High Court judge saw poor compliance of the same on a recent domestic flight. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oTMyYkd https://ift.tt/26yscLK June 08, 2022 at 09:11PM

QS World University Rankings: IISc-Bengaluru is top research varsity

IISc-Bengaluru is now the ‘fastest-rising’ South Asian university, inching closer to the global Top 150, having gained 31 places to 155 in this year’s QS World University Rankings. It remains the world’s top research university, ahead of Harvard, Princeton University and MIT. ​​IITs in Guwahati (37th) and Roorkee (47th) and new entrant University of Madras (48th) also made it to the elite list of global Top 50 research institutions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TeCXyaJ https://ift.tt/26yscLK June 09, 2022 at 01:42AM

Prophet row: Nupur Sharma finds support from Dutch lawmaker

from Times of India https://ift.tt/EN2sCSK https://ift.tt/26yscLK June 08, 2022 at 10:46PM

Twitter plans to provide Musk with data on bots: Report

Twitter Inc plans to comply with Elon Musk's demand for data on fake accounts, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the company's thinking. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Nlky8p1 https://ift.tt/26yscLK June 08, 2022 at 10:19PM

Moose Wala’s father says he wants to know motive behind killing

Today was a very important and special day for Sidhu Moose Wala’s family, as today was the final prayer meet organized in the loving memory of the late singer-actor. Addressing the ceremony, Sidhu’s father said that he will give the government of Punjab the required time to complete the investigation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9qCRLPk https://ift.tt/26yscLK June 08, 2022 at 06:43PM

Teen stabbed to death in Delhi over Rs 10, 4 held

from Times of India https://ift.tt/mf6qMtj https://ift.tt/TBEAuve June 08, 2022 at 03:11AM

BJP-backed Chandra says 8 Congress MLAs may vote for him in RS polls

from Times of India https://ift.tt/EixJHmP https://ift.tt/TBEAuve June 08, 2022 at 03:24AM

Gold smuggling case accused names Kerala CM

Swapna Suresh, the prime accused in the case related to gold smuggling through diplomatic channels, on Tuesday levelled serious allegations against Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, his family members and senior IAS officers, triggering demands from the opposition for his resignation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xeRkZX7 https://ift.tt/TBEAuve June 08, 2022 at 03:28AM

Pune firm builds 25.56-km bituminous stretch of NH in record 78 hrs

Creating a world record, a Pune-based infrastructure company built a 25.56 km or 75 lane km bituminous National Highway in Maharashtra in just 78 hours. The earlier world record of 25.27 km was achieved in Doha, Qatar, by its public works authority – Ashgha. from Times of India https://ift.tt/S25MjJm https://ift.tt/TBEAuve June 07, 2022 at 11:08PM

Her life cut short in crash, Neelima's eyes will live on

from Times of India https://ift.tt/AUp9F4Q https://ift.tt/TBEAuve June 08, 2022 at 03:36AM

Johnny Depp splashes out Rs 48 lakh on Indian restaurant in Birmingham

Depp spent the cash at the popular Indian restaurant, Varanasi, on Broad Street, which he hired out in its entirety to have dinner with close friend Beck, their entourage and bodyguards. from Times of India https://ift.tt/T68Qoqp https://ift.tt/TBEAuve June 08, 2022 at 01:00AM

Despite surviving no-trust vote, Boris Johnson's future far from secure

He will have to contend with a privileges committee probe into whether he misled the House of Commons, two difficult byelections, Tory rebels plotting to change party rules to allow a second challenge to his leadership before the current 12-month limit, and the possibility of his Cabinet resigning. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SF8KXTx https://ift.tt/TBEAuve June 08, 2022 at 01:06AM

‘Overbearing attitude’: Telangana HC sentences 4 cops to 4 weeks in jail

from Times of India https://ift.tt/BwhOU9a https://ift.tt/p51EuCN June 07, 2022 at 03:15AM

Homicide leading cause of pregnancy deaths in US

Homicide is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the US, more than twice as frequent as any pregnancy-related complication. This shocking fact was revealed through an evaluation of death certificates from the national database of all women aged 10-44 years who had died in 2018 and 2019. from Times of India https://ift.tt/U3tDRyx https://ift.tt/p51EuCN June 07, 2022 at 03:25AM

Moose Wala killing: Eight sharp shooters identified

from Times of India https://ift.tt/oyadmBi https://ift.tt/p51EuCN June 06, 2022 at 11:08PM

WatchOS 9 brings new medication, health features to Apple Watch

from Times of India https://ift.tt/6evpNYm https://ift.tt/p51EuCN June 07, 2022 at 12:53AM

Movie review: Janhit Mein Jaari

A light-hearted film that spells out the importance of condoms and addresses the social stigma around its use. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DKLJFxw https://ift.tt/p51EuCN June 06, 2022 at 10:41PM

Bus falls into gorge, 25 Yamunotri pilgrims killed

from Times of India https://ift.tt/gt0ucPX https://ift.tt/p51EuCN June 06, 2022 at 05:01AM

VP Naidu meets top Qatar leaders but no meeting with deputy Amir

As India struggled to contain the diplomatic fallout of the controversial remarks by BJP functionaries targeting the Prophet, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu held a series of meetings with Qatar leaders to boost bilateral ties in Doha. One of his meetings though, in the form of a lunch by deputy Amir Sheik Abdullah Bin Ahmed al Thani on Saturday, was called off at the last moment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fVUdgFJ https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG June 06, 2022 at 03:10AM

India’s role in climate change negligible: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India's role in climate change is negligible but the country is working on a long-term vision in collaboration with the international community to protect the environment. On World Environment Day, he underlined that the country's efforts to protect nature have been multifaceted and his government in the last eight years has kept environmental protection at the core of all key schemes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/M8sfABi https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG June 06, 2022 at 02:44AM

'Telangana politician's son' arrested in Hyderabad gang rape

from Times of India https://ift.tt/41aknBI https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG June 06, 2022 at 01:41AM

India's first medical drone corridor likely to link AIIMS Delhi & Jhajjar

from Times of India https://ift.tt/PTz3J2U https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG June 06, 2022 at 12:06AM

Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain win Smart Jodi

The actress in an exclusive chat shares how winning the show was about discovering how she made a good team with her husband Vicky Jain. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VdiFDQ1 https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG June 05, 2022 at 10:30PM

In another jolt to Cong, 4 Punjab ex-mantris join BJP

from Times of India https://ift.tt/yF6Qjo1 https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG June 05, 2022 at 02:59AM

Driver’s son from Uttarakhand bags top rank in CDS

from Times of India https://ift.tt/7XE81od https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG June 05, 2022 at 01:40AM

Anger as transfer list of 177 Kashmiri Pandit teachers leaked

from Times of India https://ift.tt/UADWfiY https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8 June 05, 2022 at 12:14AM

Corbevax gets DCGI nod for use as booster jab

Hyderabad-based Biological E Limited’s Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax has emerged as the first vaccine to bag approval from the Drug Controller General of India for use as a heterologous booster dose, for those aged 18 years and above, after 6 months of administration of the second dose of either Covaxin or Covishield. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dNMwzTC https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8 June 04, 2022 at 04:32PM

Walking the talk: CEC treks 18km to poll station

from Times of India https://ift.tt/m0RDK4h https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8 June 05, 2022 at 01:06AM

Arya Samaj has no business to issue marriage certs: SC

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Structural police overhaul likely in J&K amid killings

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Adding service charge in food bill is deceit: Goyal

Restaurants cannot add “service charge” to food bills and it should be left to the discretion of diners to leave tips, Union food and consumer affairs minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. Adding service charge to the bill is “chhal” (deceit), the minister said, and eateries cannot mislead people by charging for service. “It has to be the consumer’s choice," he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aOkrq32 https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr June 04, 2022 at 01:14AM

How the world is paying for Putin's war in Ukraine

from Times of India https://ift.tt/wQS6187 https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr June 03, 2022 at 10:54PM

1 arrested, 5 accused identified in Hyderabad gang rape case

Hyderabad police on Friday arrested one accused in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a 17-year-old girl in a high-end car in Jubilee Hills last week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6ouHgGA https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr June 03, 2022 at 10:08PM

'Attacks on religious minorities in India occurred throughout 2021'

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Punjab to restore VIP cover to 434 by June 7

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RSS chief: Why look for shivling in every mosque?

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IT most-preferred choice of CUET-UG applicants

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FOX BIZ NEWS: Pfizer stock jumps, Moderna, Merck tumble

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Pfizer stock jumps, Moderna, Merck tumble Pfizer's stock soared after it delivered groundbreaking results for its COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate, PAXLOVID.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Rivian sued for gender discrimination and retaliation by fired VP ahead of IPO

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Rivian sued for gender discrimination and retaliation by fired VP ahead of IPO Former Rivian VP Laura Schwab has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against electric truck startup Rivian days before it launches an IPO.

In first visit since US exit, Indian officials hold talks with Taliban in Kabul

from Times of India https://ift.tt/7aZ0ngM https://ift.tt/6Jwgche June 02, 2022 at 11:41PM

In pics: Rajkummar at Badhaai Do screening

Pics: Rajkummar at Badhaai Do screening from Times of India https://ift.tt/y7WYORD https://ift.tt/6Jwgche June 02, 2022 at 11:18PM

ED summons Sonia, Rahul for questioning in laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul for questioning next week in a money laundering case registered against Young Indian, which owns Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) and its properties worth over Rs 800 crore. Sonia and her two children — Rahul and Priyanka — are majority shareholders in Young Indian. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tq0PAur https://ift.tt/Dr8VHBK June 02, 2022 at 02:02AM

Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg steps down after 14 years

Meta Platforms Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg is leaving the company after 14 years, she said in a Facebook post on Wednesday, sending the social media firm's shares down 4%. Chief Growth Officer Javier Olivan will replace Sandberg, said Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg in a separate post. Javier has worked at Meta for more than 14 years and has led teams handling Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. from Times of India https://ift.tt/juRQVP9 https://ift.tt/Dr8VHBK June 02, 2022 at 01:23AM

Bihar meet gives nod to caste-based headcount

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Raj Kapoor’s telegram had Gundappa Vishwanath over the moon

from Times of India https://ift.tt/QoUPIar https://ift.tt/Dr8VHBK June 02, 2022 at 12:10AM

NEET-PG: Mandaviya lauds NBEMS for declaring result in record time

from Times of India https://ift.tt/9zQStWR https://ift.tt/Dr8VHBK June 01, 2022 at 11:07PM