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Live: Covid cases dip after 10 wks, some states seeing surge

Fresh Covid cases in India registered a drop in the week ending Sunday. The fall, however, is likely to be just around 4% as compared to the previous week, with several states, including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and the hill states of northwest India continuing to report a rise in numbers. Stay with TOI for all updates -- from Times of India https://ift.tt/lzN3H2t https://ift.tt/DcL0i23 August 01, 2022 at 04:27AM

BJP to face 2024 polls under Modi’s leadership: Shah

BJP national general secretary Arun Singh said on Sunday that all the existing alliance partners of the BJP, including the allies in Bihar, will remain in the NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kZaruwy https://ift.tt/DcL0i23 August 01, 2022 at 03:50AM

Govt launches quality audit of National Highways

The road transport ministry has taken a first-of-its kind step to carry out audit of construction quality and safety aspects of completed and under-construction stretches. The ministry has appointed six independent experts to examine different stretches of the flagship Char Dham road project in Uttarakhand. Officials said this system would be institutionalised for the highway sector to ensure that the road projects are at par with the quality parameters set by the government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TFKXVkt https://ift.tt/DcL0i23 August 01, 2022 at 04:12AM

BJP slams Cong, says J'khand has become ‘corruption den’

Hitting back at Congress over the arrest of three of its MLAs with a large amount of cash, BJP on Sunday alleged that Jharkhand has become a “den of corruption”. “The entire Congress leadership, be it a big leader or small, is involved in corruption in the state,” BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam alleged. from Times of India https://ift.tt/edXRHjg https://ift.tt/DcL0i23 August 01, 2022 at 02:26AM

Put tricolour as profile picture on social media: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon all citizens to turn the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign into a mass movement by hoisting or displaying the national flag at their homes and using the tricolour as display picture of their social media accounts, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RUP9Y3i https://ift.tt/DcL0i23 August 01, 2022 at 02:17AM

On last day, 63.5 lakh I-T returns filed till 10pm

from Times of India https://ift.tt/6qjHm0T https://ift.tt/DcL0i23 August 01, 2022 at 01:50AM

ED arrests Sanjay Raut, recovers Rs 11.5 lakh from his house

The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday arrested Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in Mumbai in connection with a land scam case. The action comes hours after the agency conducted raids at his residence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LyinOo7 https://ift.tt/DcL0i23 July 31, 2022 at 04:22PM

No intention to hurt or insult Marathi sentiments: Koshyari

from Times of India https://ift.tt/eRkAS07 https://ift.tt/p1DyeTl July 31, 2022 at 03:31AM

Howrah: ‘Huge’ cash haul from car carrying 3 J'khand Cong MLAs

from Times of India https://ift.tt/YJqzZpm https://ift.tt/p1DyeTl July 31, 2022 at 02:23AM

PM Modi blames freebie culture in politics for power sector ills

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Wfdbhl6 https://ift.tt/p1DyeTl July 30, 2022 at 11:39PM

Happy Hariyali Teej: Wishes, messages, quotes and images

Happy Hariyali Teej 2022 is on 31 July 2022. Here are wishes and quotes you can use to wish your dear ones on this Hariyali Teej. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QsMhT3t https://ift.tt/p1DyeTl July 30, 2022 at 09:00PM

Mirabai defends 49kg title, gives India first gold of CWG 2022

Mirabai Chanu bossed the 49kg field as expected to defend her Commonwealth Games title and give India the first gold medal of the Birmingham edition on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9oWBKfU https://ift.tt/p1DyeTl July 30, 2022 at 11:09PM

US House passes semi-automatic gun ban after 18-year lapse

US House of Representatives passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years. But Congress allowed the restrictions first put in place in 1994 on the manufacture and sales of the weapons to expire a decade later, unable to muster the political support to counter the powerful gun lobby and reinstate the weapons ban. from Times of India https://ift.tt/a6ThMQU https://ift.tt/H5igqTh July 30, 2022 at 04:34AM

Musk files countersuit under seal vs Twitter over $44bn deal

Elon Musk countersued Twitter Inc on Friday, escalating his legal fight against the social media company over his bid to walk away from the $44 billion purchase, although the lawsuit was filed confidentially. Although the 164-page document was not publicly available, under court rules a redacted version could soon be made public. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BTrYUOp https://ift.tt/H5igqTh July 30, 2022 at 03:54AM

A strong govt is not restrictive, doesn't control everything: PM Modi

from Times of India https://ift.tt/7VtQkNi https://ift.tt/H5igqTh July 30, 2022 at 02:42AM

SC: Cases of grave offence can't be quashed on basis of compromise

from Times of India https://ift.tt/jL0r9N7 https://ift.tt/H5igqTh July 30, 2022 at 01:38AM

1st T20I: Rohit, Karthik set up crushing 68-run win

Rohit Sharma's elegant half-century and Dinesh Karthik's blazing finish were backed up by a solid bowling performance as India made short work of West Indies with an easy 68-run victory in the first T20I. While Rohit set up the platform with a 44-ball-64, it was Karthik's calculated assault -- an unbeaten 41 off 19 balls -- that took India to 190 for six. In reply, West Indies could only get to 122 for 8 in their 20 overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Wl26zkt https://ift.tt/H5igqTh July 30, 2022 at 12:19AM

Disruption in both Houses, 3 more RS members suspended

from Times of India https://ift.tt/iZQWHT7 https://ift.tt/v7ahI1Q July 29, 2022 at 04:39AM

Didn't know about cash stash, Partha kept rooms locked: Aide

Sacked Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee's aide Arpita Mukherjee told the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday she had no idea of the quantum of money and valuables stashed away in two of her Kolkata apartments, including Wednesday's Rs 27.9-crore haul that needed 13 hours to count, as Chatterjee would never allow her to enter the "locked rooms". from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZTn0oEA https://ift.tt/v7ahI1Q July 29, 2022 at 03:09AM

Jharkhand judge murder: 2 drivers held guilty

from Times of India https://ift.tt/ys6PzfI https://ift.tt/v7ahI1Q July 29, 2022 at 02:28AM

Xi warns Biden US will be 'playing with fire' if Pelosi visits Taiwan

from Times of India https://ift.tt/xq4lZOT https://ift.tt/v7ahI1Q July 29, 2022 at 12:33AM

Himachal-Centre stand-off over ‘tribal’ tag for Trans-Giri

from Times of India https://ift.tt/jPeDQtb https://ift.tt/v7ahI1Q July 29, 2022 at 12:16AM

Total heatwave days in 2022 over 5 times more than last year's

India reported one of its hottest summers in 2022 recording 203 heatwave days, which was the highest in the recent past. The maximum number of such episodes this year were reported from Uttarakhand (28), followed by Rajasthan (26), Punjab and Haryana (24 each), Jharkhand (18) and Delhi (17). Data also shows Assam, Himachal and Karnataka have not reported any heatwave day at all this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NoTXAc4 https://ift.tt/0VcGrEu July 28, 2022 at 03:58AM

Laundering no less heinous an offence than terrorism, says SC

from Times of India https://ift.tt/bmisNDe https://ift.tt/0VcGrEu July 28, 2022 at 04:21AM

PMLA: After SC order, seized assets worth Rs 1L cr to remain with ED

The Supreme Court's order on Wednesday upholding ED's power to seize and attach properties under PMLA has ensured that assets worth over Rs 1 lakh crore, allegedly linked to cases being investigated by the anti-money laundering agency, will remain under its custody. An unfavourable verdict would have resulted in the release of the assets in question, and the ED would have been stripped of the power to carry out similar seizures as "proceeds of crime". from Times of India https://ift.tt/7R0tazN https://ift.tt/0VcGrEu July 28, 2022 at 03:38AM

BSNL, MTNL get fresh lifeline of Rs 1.6 lakh cr

from Times of India https://ift.tt/sOHCa4j https://ift.tt/0VcGrEu July 28, 2022 at 01:34AM

China's 'opaque' loans behind Lanka crisis, says USAID, hails India

from Times of India https://ift.tt/fK4Eir3 https://ift.tt/0VcGrEu July 28, 2022 at 01:02AM

HC to UP govt: Give job to Hathras case victim's family member

A Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court has directed the state government to consider giving employment, within three months in a government department or undertaking, to a family member of Hathras case victim, who was allegedly raped and murdered in September 2020. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ikW6Guj https://ift.tt/0VcGrEu July 27, 2022 at 10:35PM

Judicial infrastructure underused, manpower diverted: Govt

from Times of India https://ift.tt/YhkH8jV https://ift.tt/091pxrI July 27, 2022 at 03:54AM

HC notice to govt on Twitter plea against take-down orders

from Times of India https://ift.tt/VjSYeUd https://ift.tt/091pxrI July 27, 2022 at 02:50AM

Rahul Gandhi & other MPs held during Cong march to Prez House

from Times of India https://ift.tt/jkz4QBs https://ift.tt/091pxrI July 27, 2022 at 02:20AM

Sonia Gandhi tells ED Motilal Vora handled AJL deals

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has expressed her inability to explain the transactions that facilitated the takeover of the assets of AJL, the publisher of National Herald and other party publications, by Young Indian in which she and son Rahul hold a controlling stake. She said that Motilal Vora, the late former party treasurer, alone knew about the details of the transactions between Congress, AJL and Young Indian, ED sources said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BwT5mrb https://ift.tt/091pxrI July 27, 2022 at 01:26AM

BJP stand on UCC should be taken as that of nation: Rijiju

Law minister Kiren Rijiju in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday said that the government subscribes to the BJP's demand for the promulgation of Uniform Civil Code. "Let me tell you uniform civil code is our party ideology and it should be considered as the ideology of the country,” Rijiju said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rC8HvtK https://ift.tt/091pxrI July 27, 2022 at 12:40AM

SC ruling tomorrow on powers of ED, ambit of money laundering law

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Gcxr79h https://ift.tt/091pxrI July 26, 2022 at 10:32PM

Musk denies report of affair with Google co-founder’s wife

Elon Musk denied he had an affair with Sergey Brin’s wife, after reports stated that the liaison led the Google co-founder to order his advisers to sell his investments in Musk’s companies. Musk had an alleged liaison in December in Miami with Brin’s wife Nicole Shanahan, the journal said, citing unidentified people. That ended the long friendship between Musk, 51, and Brin, who helped support the electric carmaker during the 2008 financial crisis. Brin had filed for divorce in January. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wg8fbFd https://ift.tt/burRI5e July 26, 2022 at 02:42AM

Justice machinery 'relentlessly employed' against Zubair: SC

from Times of India https://ift.tt/5qnmLhF https://ift.tt/burRI5e July 25, 2022 at 11:10PM

Katrina Kaif's stalker who threatened Vicky Kaushal identified

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's tormentor in chief has been identified and arrested by Mumbai police, following a complaint lodged by Kaushal. The Santacruz police has arrested a man, believed to be a struggler in Bollywood, who was threatening Vicky with dire circumstances and asking him to separate from Katrina Kaif. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qKUH1S8 https://ift.tt/burRI5e July 26, 2022 at 01:21AM

Pope apologises for 'devastating' school abuses in Canada

from Times of India https://ift.tt/hWrQN9H https://ift.tt/burRI5e July 25, 2022 at 11:14PM

Why Deepika refused to feature on Koffee With Karan Season 7?

Karan Johar's chat show Koffee With Karan is in its seventh Season and it has always featured the crème de la crème of the film industry. The biggest stars have always featured on the couch with Karan and spoken their minds. But this season, one big name is missing from the illustrious guest list. That name is Deepika Padukone. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hGAoz7M https://ift.tt/burRI5e July 25, 2022 at 11:00PM

Politics nowadays more about staying in power: Nitin Gadkari

Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said Saturday that he sometimes feels like quitting politics because there are many other things that need to be done for society. The former BJP chief said at an event in Nagpur that politics nowadays has become more about staying in power, rather than being a vehicle for social change and development. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oG8ckfJ https://ift.tt/obGhUWZ July 25, 2022 at 03:43AM

India’s 4th monkeypox case in Delhi, patient has no foreign travel history

Delhi reported its first case of monkeypox, and India’s fourth, on Sunday with a 34-year-old man testing positive for the disease that is spreading across the world for the first time. The man is a resident of Paschim Vihar in west Delhi and has no history of travel to countries affected by the disease, unlike the other three cases reported from Kerala, officials said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uEFgw5v https://ift.tt/obGhUWZ July 25, 2022 at 12:40AM

Driven by oil, imports from Russia up 3.5 times

Driven by a sharp spike in crude oil shipments, India’s imports from Russia have shot up 3.7 times to top $5 billion during April and May 2022, with the value of consignments nearly already half the imports for entire 2021-22. Since February, when Russia attacked Ukraine, imports have risen close to three-and-a-half times to $8.6 billion, compared to $2.5 billion in the corresponding period in 2021. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SljuKxO https://ift.tt/obGhUWZ July 25, 2022 at 01:13AM

CISCE XII exams: UP tops with 7 national toppers, Bengal follows

UP stole a march over the rest of the country with seven of 18 toppers in the CISCE Class XII examination, the results of which were declared Sunday. Eighteen students shared the top rank with a score of 99.75%. Bengal came second with six toppers (three from Kolkata), Tamil Nadu third with three—all of them from Chennai. A student each from Maharashtra’s Thane and Haryana’s Gurugram made it to the top rankings. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QCiGAUJ https://ift.tt/obGhUWZ July 25, 2022 at 01:32AM

Child has right to state only mom’s name in documents: HC

The children of unwed mothers and rape victims can live in this country with the fundamental rights of privacy, liberty, and dignity, the Kerala high court has said and allowed a person to include his mother’s name alone in the birth certificate, identity certificates and other documents. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jgsI59w https://ift.tt/obGhUWZ July 25, 2022 at 01:43AM

Irani sends notice to 3 Cong netas for Goa bar licence allegations

Smriti Irani on Sunday sent a legal notice to Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Netta D’Souza, seeking an ‘unconditional and unequivocal apology’ from them for their “baseless and false” allegations against her and her daughter. She served the notice a day after the Congress leaders alleged that her 18-year-old daughter Zoish Irani ran a bar illegally in Goa and also targeted the minister over this, demanding that PM Narendra Modi sack her from his cabinet. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1chUJSk https://ift.tt/obGhUWZ July 25, 2022 at 02:26AM

India to deploy 2nd S-400 squadron at China front as PLA jets buzz near LAC

India’s capability to detect and destroy hostile fighters, strategic bombers, missiles and drones at long ranges will get another major boost when a new squadron of the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems becomes operational along the northern borders with China in the next two to three months. Sources say deliveries of the second operational S-400 squadron through ships and aircraft are now underway from Russia, the first since the Russia-Ukraine war erupted on February 24. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bVs0WFJ https://ift.tt/obGhUWZ July 25, 2022 at 01:52AM

Margaret Alva, Assam CM exchange words on Twitter ahead of VP polls

from Times of India https://ift.tt/xBlRGUp https://ift.tt/obGhUWZ July 24, 2022 at 11:09PM

Sunak vows to put UK on ‘crisis footing’ if elected PM, calls himself an underdog

from Times of India https://ift.tt/9DphoG8 https://ift.tt/pVbxhvO July 24, 2022 at 05:36AM

Shun partisan politics, Kovind tells parties in farewell speech

Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday asked parties to rise above partisan politics in the interest of the nation and work for welfare of people. In his farewell address to parliamentarians at the Central Hall of the Parliament, Kovind emphasised the value of peace and harmony, and said people have a right to oppose and create pressure to pursue their goals, but their methods must be Gandhian. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rwzOSYC https://ift.tt/pVbxhvO July 24, 2022 at 03:07AM

Proper medical treatment is prisoner’s right: Court

In a significant order, a special court on Friday observed that a prisoner’s right to obtain proper medical treatment is recognised as a right under the Constitution of India. The court directed Taloja jail superintendent to take an accused jailed in the scam involving Sahityaratna Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe Development Corporation (SLASDC) to J J Hospital. He had fractured his left shoulder after a fall in the jail toilet. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8Z5BvNU https://ift.tt/pVbxhvO July 24, 2022 at 03:37AM

Loco pilot finds boy walking along tracks, reunites him with family

from Times of India https://ift.tt/rGjlFIc https://ift.tt/pVbxhvO July 24, 2022 at 02:48AM

Govt plans to reduce prices of critical drugs on August 15

In a move that is expected to bring relief to many patients by bringing down cost of healthcare, the Centre may announce a crucial decision on August 15 to significantly bring down prices of some critical medicines such as those for cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, official sources said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/e2j1vch https://ift.tt/pVbxhvO July 24, 2022 at 01:33AM

SC lets Centre continue security cover of Ambani, family

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL before the Tripura high court questioning the top-level security cover for Mukesh Ambani and his family after they informed the court they fully reimburse the Centre the cost of security. “We direct the government to continue providing adequate security, as determined by the experts, to the respondents. There is no need to continue with the proceedings before the HC any further,” the court said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Emwdn0u https://ift.tt/eDCIVYx July 23, 2022 at 03:41AM

American nightmare: Gujarat man held in Mexico, kin ‘sent to US’

from Times of India https://ift.tt/kJMI6aj https://ift.tt/eDCIVYx July 23, 2022 at 02:23AM

Doctor's approval must if disabled denied boarding: DGCA

Airlines can no longer deny boarding to a person with disabilities on its own, without a doctor examining the person and stating that the said passenger’s health may deteriorate during the journey. Following an uproar over IndiGo’s recent denial of boarding to one such young passenger in Ranchi, Union aviation minister J M Scindia had ordered a review of the entire process. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Sifh5DN https://ift.tt/eDCIVYx July 23, 2022 at 01:16AM

4 crore eligible people yet to take 1st shot of Covid vaccine

An estimated four crore eligible people are yet to initiate Covid vaccination in the country as on July 18, even as the government has made vaccination, including booster shots, available for free to cover all. “As on 18th July, an estimated 4 crore eligible beneficiaries have not taken even a single dose of Covid vaccine,” junior health minister Bharati Pravin Pawar informed Lok Sabha on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NS4m6pw https://ift.tt/eDCIVYx July 23, 2022 at 12:24AM

Teacher recruitment scam: ED seizes Rs 20cr cash from home of West Bengal minister's 'aide'

The Enforcement Directorate Friday said it has seized Rs 20 crore in cash after raids on the premises of Arpita Mukherjee, a close associate of West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee, in connection with an alleged teacher recruitment scam in the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xPvER2N https://ift.tt/eDCIVYx July 22, 2022 at 08:59PM

Firing inside Kolkata airport washroom, CISF sub inspector found dead

The incident happened at the basement washroom, away from the passenger movement area that ensured none of the fliers were harmed or left panicked by the incident. from Times of India https://ift.tt/q8icpfI https://ift.tt/eDCIVYx July 22, 2022 at 10:43PM

68th National Film Awards: Full list of winners

The winners of the 68th National Awards were announced on Friday afternoon in New Delhi. The prestigious awards are regulated by the Government of India’s Directorate of Film Festivals. This year, the films released in 2020 were also recognised due to the delay caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/b1QMwiX https://ift.tt/eDCIVYx July 22, 2022 at 04:54PM

SC to examine steps taken by states to curb hate speech

Holding that states and Union territories are bound to take preventive, remedial and punitive measures to stop hate speeches as per its 2018 verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday decided to examine what action the states have taken in the past four years to comply with its order in view of the recurrence of several hate speech incidents. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9WA5dGC https://ift.tt/G4btUXW July 22, 2022 at 04:20AM

Gyanvapi: SC declines to pre-empt district judge’s decision

from Times of India https://ift.tt/vO3Eix0 https://ift.tt/G4btUXW July 22, 2022 at 02:54AM

India, UK sign pact for mutual recognition of educational qualifications

India and the UK on Thursday agreed on mutual recognition of educational qualifications of students from both countries, a move which will cover courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as maritime education, but will exclude professional degrees in engineering, medicine, architecture and pharmacy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eM42B3C https://ift.tt/G4btUXW July 22, 2022 at 03:14AM

Karnataka, Manipur, Chandigarh top Niti innovation indices

from Times of India https://ift.tt/b9x5amk https://ift.tt/G4btUXW July 21, 2022 at 12:26PM

Live: President Wickremesinghe to appoint Gunawardena next PM

Sri Lanka lawmakers elected six-time former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as president, a choice that reignited protests. Protesters gathered outside the Presidential Secretariat soon after Wickemshinge was elected as president. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/AyTWPQl https://ift.tt/G4btUXW July 22, 2022 at 12:16AM

IndiGo flight grounded at Patna airport after bomb scare

from Times of India https://ift.tt/VGxqcSy https://ift.tt/G4btUXW July 21, 2022 at 11:26PM

4 killed as ambulance crashes into tollgate in Karnataka

Four people died while an equal number were injured after a speeding ambulance rammed into the Shiroor tollgate under Byndoor police station limits on Wednesday. One of the injured is in critical condition. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zgt3YVM https://ift.tt/VNq0jem July 21, 2022 at 04:17AM

Karnataka ex-minister gets clean chit in contractor’s suicide case

from Times of India https://ift.tt/FcgDLti https://ift.tt/VNq0jem July 21, 2022 at 03:00AM

Centre concerned over low Covid testing, vaccinations in 9 states

The Centre on Wednesday raised concerns over low testing and vaccination in nine states that are witnessing an upsurge in Covid-19 cases and test positivity rates. On Wednesday, Health secretary Rajesh Bhushan chaired a high-level review meeting with these states: Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qSGaYyX https://ift.tt/VNq0jem July 20, 2022 at 08:53PM

Odisha's Uparbeda all set to celebrate 'making of presidential history'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/m8YoeZu https://ift.tt/VNq0jem July 21, 2022 at 01:07AM

Eight killed, 23 injured in Turkish attack on resort in Iraq's Dohuk province

from Times of India https://ift.tt/5gKZNAI https://ift.tt/VNq0jem July 20, 2022 at 11:37PM

Fire on board aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, no casualties

from Times of India https://ift.tt/q1HYiyu https://ift.tt/VNq0jem July 20, 2022 at 11:15PM

7 e-bikes gutted in showroom after 'battery overheating'

Seven electric two-wheelers worth Rs 7 lakh were charred after one of the vehicles caught fire in suspected battery overheating at an e-bike showroom on Kondhwa-Bibvewadi Road around 7.50pm on Monday. Nobody was injured in the incident. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vakq0E8 https://ift.tt/0hk4gSw July 20, 2022 at 05:00AM

Russia takes up detention of its cargo ship in Kochi with MEA

from Times of India https://ift.tt/FlMIxPX https://ift.tt/0hk4gSw July 20, 2022 at 04:30AM

Finally, north India set to get wet

from Times of India https://ift.tt/PEJCR5V https://ift.tt/0hk4gSw July 20, 2022 at 03:03AM

70% of districts fail to meet UN maternal deaths goal: Study

For the first time, social scientists from Mumbai have mapped India's maternal deaths to district-level precision, and found 70% of the 640 districts are "hot spots" reporting higher pregnancy-related deaths than the UN development goals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Z2LHyQh https://ift.tt/0hk4gSw July 20, 2022 at 02:34AM

Live: Russia laying groundwork for annexing Ukraine territory, says US

Unveiling what he said was the US intelligence, John Kirby, the chief National Security Council spokesman, told a White House news briefing that the Russians are preparing to install proxy officials, establish the rouble as the default currency and force residents to apply for citizenship. Stay with TOI for the latest updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/38emspO https://ift.tt/0hk4gSw July 20, 2022 at 12:13AM

Captain, JCO die in J&K accidental grenade blast

from Times of India https://ift.tt/daE5WFy https://ift.tt/17ofAtN July 19, 2022 at 02:37AM

'Tribal' status for Himachal's Trans-Giri region on cards

In a major political move ahead of the assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, the Centre is reportedly mulling granting of 'tribal' status to the Trans-Giri region in Sirmaur district. The proposal, if it is cleared, will bestow Scheduled Tribe status on all the communities living in this designated area. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MsOnl1u https://ift.tt/17ofAtN July 19, 2022 at 02:40AM

Rishi Sunak tops new UK PM vote as only 4 remain in race

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak on Monday topped the latest round of voting among the Conservative Party members of Parliament as the race to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister narrowed down to four, with Tom Tugendhat out of the contest after receiving the lowest votes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fhMA96l https://ift.tt/17ofAtN July 19, 2022 at 01:25AM

Depleting stock may make it tough to continue free food grain scheme

from Times of India https://ift.tt/SiGOMyI https://ift.tt/17ofAtN July 19, 2022 at 01:00AM

Singer Bhupinder Singh passes away, funeral to be held post midnight

Legendary veteran singer Bhupinder Singh passed away in Mumbai on Monday evening. He was admitted to Citicare hospital in Andheri and left for the heavenly abode at around 7:45 pm. The singer took his last breath at the age of 82. from Times of India https://ift.tt/j73r2zm https://ift.tt/17ofAtN July 18, 2022 at 10:40PM

Rly scraps service charge on food items not opted during ticket booking

from Times of India https://ift.tt/FWR1B8T https://ift.tt/17ofAtN July 18, 2022 at 11:40PM

Unable to pay bail surety, man in jail for 3 years

from Times of India https://ift.tt/yDFNpf8 https://ift.tt/rOt4lYI July 18, 2022 at 05:04AM

Kejriwal writes to PM Modi, seeks nod for Singapore trip

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to PM Narendra Modi seeking clearance to visit Singapore where he is scheduled to speak on the "Delhi Model" in the World Cities Summit early August. Saying that the Centre stopping a CM from attending an important summit was against the country's interest, Kejriwal wrote that he had received no reply to his letter last month seeking permission for the visit. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VLYpHkN https://ift.tt/rOt4lYI July 18, 2022 at 04:41AM

'Snags' force AI Express, IndiGo jets to land in 3rd countries

from Times of India https://ift.tt/ISpCycF https://ift.tt/rOt4lYI July 18, 2022 at 03:02AM

Covid cases up 8th week running, longest sustained rise since 2nd wave

Covid-19 cases continued to inch up in the country for the eighth week running, with the weekly total just short of 1.3 lakh, up over 6% from the previous week. Although the numbers remain relatively low, this is the longest sustained rise in weekly cases in India since last year’s second wave. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PyOFoQv https://ift.tt/rOt4lYI July 18, 2022 at 02:42AM

121 tribals arrested for 2017 Red attack that killed 26 CRPF men acquitted

An NIA court in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada on Sunday acquitted 121 tribal villagers imprisoned for the past five years for allegedly assisting Maoist insurgents in the 2017 attack near Burkapal village in which 26 CRPF personnel were killed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/khyHanN https://ift.tt/rOt4lYI July 18, 2022 at 01:49AM

Pant, Hardik help India clinch ODI series

India defeated England by 5 wickets in the final ODI to clinch the three-match series 2-1. Sent into bat, skipper Jos Buttler top-scored with 60 while opener Jason Roy made 41, as England were bowled out for 259. For India, Hardik Pandya was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 4/24, while Yuzvendra Chahal took 3 wickets for 60. Chasing 260, Rishabh Pant struck an unbeaten 125 while Hardik made 71, as India overhauled the target in 42.1 overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iohtv18 https://ift.tt/rOt4lYI July 17, 2022 at 11:14PM

Live: CISCE ICSE Class 10 results 2022 to be declared tomorrow

ICSE 10th Results Live Updates: Council For The Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will release the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) or Class 10th results on Sunday. The ICSE result will be announced in the evening around 5 pm. The CISCE has clarified that it would give equal weightage to semester 1 and semester 2 exams to arrive at the final score. The results will be made available on the Careers Portal of the Council - https://ift.tt/NaE9DMc. Students can access the results on www.cisce.org. Results can also be received through SMS on 09248082883. Meanwhile, the CBSE class 10th and 12th results will be declared in the last week of July 2022. Stay with the TOI for the latest updates on ICSE result, rechecking dates, mark sheets and more. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZX8lrWw https://ift.tt/w0QhtWm July 16, 2022 at 10:38PM

Phulwarisharif terror module: Bihar police arrests lawyer from Lucknow

The arrested accused has been identified as Nuruddin Jangi alias Advocate Nuruddin, native of Urdu Bazaar, Sher Mohammed Gali in Darbhanga. He fled from Patna after he was named accused in the FIR lodged with the Phulwarisharif police station on Thursday under relevant charges of conspiring and attempting to create religious animosity, attempting to wage war and intent to cause riot. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6dkPiuG https://ift.tt/w0QhtWm July 16, 2022 at 10:44PM

Sri Lanka PM becomes interim president

from Times of India https://ift.tt/78y5J6r https://ift.tt/CT9bnAR July 16, 2022 at 05:45AM

Pakistan ‘journo-spy’: BJP steps up attack on Ansari

“It had not been even one year of the 26/11 attacks and an ISI agent was invited to teach India how the country should tackle the menace of terrorism. That ISI agent shared the dais with the then vice-president of the country and a Union minister,” BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HMKEzbD https://ift.tt/CT9bnAR July 16, 2022 at 04:16AM

Johnson wants ‘anyone but Rishi’ to replace him: Report

Johnson is convinced that Sunak has been plotting his leadership bid for months and blames him for his downfall, according to a story in “The Times” in the UK. Citing a series of anonymous sources, the story said that Johnson was telling MPs knocked out of the leadership race that Sunak, son-in-law of Narayana Murthy, should not be UK PM. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1ofyUXk https://ift.tt/CT9bnAR July 16, 2022 at 12:30AM

Opposition, Birla now spar over ‘no dharna in Parl’ circular

Birla said the circular has been a routine affair and has been issued every year since it was first issued in 2009 when Congress-led UPA was in power. “This is a routine matter and such circulars are issued before every session,” he said, urging political parties not to use routine Parliamentary information for creating news. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Gip9FD3 https://ift.tt/CT9bnAR July 16, 2022 at 03:46AM

India, EU agree to protect freedom of civil society

India and the EU reiterated their commitment to protecting and promoting all human rights. In this context, as open and democratic societies, they emphasised the “universality, indivisibility, interdependence and interrelatedness of all human rights”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Gc1dCJy https://ift.tt/CT9bnAR July 16, 2022 at 02:06AM

'Polio spreads through air, need injectable, not oral, vax'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/RgiLMpO https://ift.tt/p7QwT2c July 15, 2022 at 03:44AM

Resignation from a safe haven: End of the line for Sri Lanka's 'Terminator' president

from Times of India https://ift.tt/4DBAyPd https://ift.tt/p7QwT2c July 14, 2022 at 10:49PM

Sushmita Sen knew Lalit Modi since many years

A lot of people have been shocked by Lalit Modi's declaration (cricket pun intended) of love for Sushmita Sen. The very fact that he has also announced a likelihood of getting married to her clearly spells that Sushmita has given him that permission. After all, she is a big celebrity (Miss Universe 1994 and a film star). from Times of India https://ift.tt/kW2DT5s https://ift.tt/p7QwT2c July 14, 2022 at 11:10PM

Quick edit: Rishi Sunak, posterboy of ‘Diversity Built Britain’

from Times of India https://ift.tt/MaOW2Zt https://ift.tt/p7QwT2c July 14, 2022 at 08:16PM

BMW G 310 RR launching tomorrow: Expected price, features, specs

To be christened as the 'G 310 RR, the new motorcycle will be a rebadged version of the Apache RR 310, except with a few unique changes of course. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cxNi0lH https://ift.tt/p7QwT2c July 14, 2022 at 08:13PM

India denies any role in Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s escape

The Indian high commission denied “baseless and speculative” media reports that India facilitated the “recent reported travel” of Gotabaya. “It is reiterated that India will continue to support the people of Sri Lanka as they seek to realise their aspirations for prosperity and progress through democratic means" said the Indian mission. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3qSm4UH https://ift.tt/LeFX8hc July 14, 2022 at 01:46AM

'Fix last date of UG admission after CBSE results'

Noting that some universities have already started their admission process even though CBSE was yet to declare the results, UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said this would lead to these students being deprived of seats in the institutions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/AimOjD7 https://ift.tt/LeFX8hc July 14, 2022 at 01:56AM

Indian couple who arrived from Vietnam held at IGI with 45 guns

According to custom officials, a 41-year-old man and his 32-year-old wife landed at Delhi airport on Monday from Vietnam. The couple were accompanied by their six-month-old daughter. However, when they had crossed the Green Channel of the arrival hall at the airport, they were intercepted by the Custom officials. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nrua5Xl https://ift.tt/LeFX8hc July 14, 2022 at 03:01AM

Najafgarh dadi, 94, on athletics gold hunt

from Times of India https://ift.tt/XQMhca1 https://ift.tt/LeFX8hc July 14, 2022 at 03:07AM

Can’t force mother to pick between kid & career: Bombay HC

from Times of India https://ift.tt/xCzlJ0u https://ift.tt/LeFX8hc July 14, 2022 at 03:25AM

DGCA to rethink transgender pilot’s case

from Times of India https://ift.tt/iKmMO6T https://ift.tt/LeFX8hc July 14, 2022 at 03:33AM

'Charge that I invited Pak scribe a litany of falsehood'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/7yJaU1i https://ift.tt/LeFX8hc July 14, 2022 at 02:50AM

India’s high on population but low on development

Bangladesh performs better than India on most parameters tracked by the UN’s World Population Prospects 2022, but is worse in one of them. Only one of the ten, the US, is a developed economy while four others — Russia, Brazil, Mexico and China — are categorised by the UN as upper middle-income. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8gpVNxK https://ift.tt/jp4TaCd July 13, 2022 at 03:21AM

Patel rules out leadership bid as heavyweights back Sunak

from Times of India https://ift.tt/jtmua1N https://ift.tt/jp4TaCd July 13, 2022 at 12:28AM

Live: Covid-19 pandemic is 'nowhere near over', says WHO chief

India added 13,615 new coronavirus infections in day while the active cases rose to 1,31,043, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. Stay with TOI for all updates -- from Times of India https://ift.tt/1n9kBQ8 https://ift.tt/jp4TaCd July 12, 2022 at 03:44AM

'Don’t cite religion as excuse to add to population boom'

Naqvi said that measures taken by most countries of the world to control population have yielded positive results. “The people of these countries supported their governments and administrations in efforts to control increasing population,” he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ol6de2V https://ift.tt/jp4TaCd July 13, 2022 at 03:39AM

June 28 tragedy: All 9 flyers exited copter safe

from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZG8AKCH https://ift.tt/jp4TaCd July 13, 2022 at 03:48AM

Live: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flies out of country, say officials

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss: from Times of India https://ift.tt/JyZiEDz https://ift.tt/jp4TaCd July 13, 2022 at 12:37AM

New UK PM to be announced on September 5

The new leader of the UK's governing Conservative Party who will succeed Boris Johnson as the British Prime Minister will be announced on September 5, the body responsible for the Tory leadership elections said on Monday. The 1922 Committee of Conservative backbench MPs set out the timetable and rules of play for the elections, which will officially open and also close for nominations on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oBjMDS6 https://ift.tt/R1cOarH July 12, 2022 at 12:38AM

18 killed as heavy rains pound Guj, MP & T'gana; 3 missing in Maha

from Times of India https://ift.tt/bMWSV2H https://ift.tt/R1cOarH July 12, 2022 at 02:11AM

SC directs Maha speaker to defer disqualification proceedings

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Maharashtra assembly speaker to defer fratricidal disqualification proceedings initiated by rival Shiv Sena factions against each other after Ekknath Shinde-led 39 MLAs rebelled to dismantle the Uddhav Thackeray-headed MVA government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/04dmJtN https://ift.tt/R1cOarH July 12, 2022 at 03:23AM

SC gives Mallya 4-month jail for contempt, asks him to return $40m

The Supreme Court on Monday sentenced fugitive former liquor baron Vijay Mallya, holed up in London, to four months’ imprisonment and ordered him and his three US-based children to return $40 million, which was contemptuously siphoned out by Mallya, within four weeks with 8% interest. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XijcCkh https://ift.tt/R1cOarH July 12, 2022 at 01:30AM

New Sri Lankan president to be elected on July 20: Key points

from Times of India https://ift.tt/AnSZl7O https://ift.tt/R1cOarH July 11, 2022 at 01:22PM

Read Unacademy's memo to employees on salary cut & more

from Times of India https://ift.tt/xwXPJ4e https://ift.tt/R1cOarH July 11, 2022 at 09:29PM

Harmanpreet to lead 15-member Indian women's squad in CWG

Wicket-keeper Taniya Bhatia, who has an unimpressive strike rate of under-100 in T20 format, was on Monday named in the Indian women's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games while dashing batter Richa Ghosh has been put in the stand-by list. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Z7JHIY6 https://ift.tt/R1cOarH July 11, 2022 at 10:50PM

An orchestra of death: Amarnath survivors rec​ount tragedy

Each streak of lightning and every thunderclap will haunt 48-year-old Rajesh Kumar for the rest of his life—because a formidable combination of the two presaged what would become a life-changing experience for this Amarnath pilgrim from UP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/um75O1Q https://ift.tt/07Skfpg July 11, 2022 at 12:06AM

MP cops book Medha Patkar, 11 others for misappropriation of funds

Police in Madhya Pradesh’s Barwani have registered a case against Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar and 11 others for alleged misappropriation of funds collected by an NGO for the education and welfare of tribal children in the state and neighbouring Maharashtra. from Times of India https://ift.tt/y79fJ3g https://ift.tt/07Skfpg July 11, 2022 at 01:19AM

Uber lobbied, used 'stealth' tech to block scrutiny: Report

from Times of India https://ift.tt/xklAQcL https://ift.tt/07Skfpg July 11, 2022 at 12:31AM

3rd T20I: India lose to England despite Suryakumar special

Suryakumar Yadav gave a 360 degree masterclass enroute to a special hundred but England pulled off a consolatory 17-run win over India in the third T20 International on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DYHxcy https://ift.tt/07Skfpg July 10, 2022 at 11:16PM

FIR registered against Medha Patkar, 11 others

A complainant named Pritam Raj Badole has registered the First Information Report (FIR) with the Barwani police alleging that she misled people by impersonating herself as a social worker who works to provide primary-level education to the tribal children of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, while also providing residential living schools for educational purposes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9xK5XaT https://ift.tt/07Skfpg July 10, 2022 at 11:04PM

New panel to devise strategy to fight cyber attacks: Amit Shah

Pointing out the profound national security implications of cyber attacks, Union home minister Amit Shah Saturday said a committee would be formed under the Union home secretary to formulate a strategy to tackle the menace. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZJTEDtO https://ift.tt/o53RV6H July 10, 2022 at 01:40AM

Eknath Shinde rejects Uddhav Thackeray's call for polls

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, who was on a two-day visit to Delhi, dismissed the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction’s demand for mid-term polls and said the new government will not only complete its tenure but will get re-elected with a bigger majority. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dqc7IXQ https://ift.tt/o53RV6H July 10, 2022 at 01:04AM

Gujarat: 2 dead as bus carrying 50 passengers falls into gorge

Two women died while several others sustained injuries after a bus carrying about 50 passengers fell into a gorge at Malegam Ghat of Dang district in Gujarat on Saturday night. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gtP0lWA https://ift.tt/o53RV6H July 09, 2022 at 11:20PM

Happy Eid-ul-Adha: Wishes, Quotes, Images, Status

Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak: Eid-ul-Adha is the second most celebrated festival by Muslims around the world. The first being Eid or Eid-Al-Fitr, which marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aXvTWw4 https://ift.tt/o53RV6H July 09, 2022 at 09:00PM

YouTuber Gaurav Taneja held after fans throng Noida metro station

The Gautam Budh Nagar police arrested a YouTuber for allegedly violating Section 144 of CrPc on Saturday, officials said. The accused had booked a running metro train coach to celebrate his birthday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Dskx9h7 https://ift.tt/o53RV6H July 09, 2022 at 10:34PM

Mohammed Zubair gets 5-day bail in Sitapur case

The Supreme Court on Friday granted five-day interim bail to Mohammed Zubair in an FIR against him at Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh for hurting religious sentiments of Hindus, but the co-founder of Alt News will remain in judicial custody granted by a Delhi court in connection with an FIR for alleged disrespect to a Hindu deity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BlZ6YiR https://ift.tt/BZeDgd3 July 09, 2022 at 12:59AM

Jaishankar’s Blinken & Lavrov talks focus on Ukraine crisis

External affairs minister S Jaishankar held discussions on regional and global issues, with focus on the Ukraine situation, in bilateral meetings with his US and Russian counterparts, Antony Blinken and and Sergey Lavrov, on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Bali. Jaishankar also met French foreign minister Catherine Colonna. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Me3kHdp https://ift.tt/BZeDgd3 July 09, 2022 at 01:15AM

Chinese fighter flew 'very close' to Indian post on LAC last month

A Chinese fighter jet flew very close to Indian troop positions at one of the “friction points” along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh in the last week of June, which triggered an immediate response from the IAF as per the standard operating procedures. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qVuYes6 https://ift.tt/BZeDgd3 July 09, 2022 at 01:28AM

Rishi Sunak formally launches bid to become next UK PM

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy’s son-in-law Rishi Sunak formally declared his candidacy for the Conservative leadership contest on Friday, putting out a slick video with the tagline “Ready4Rishi” and changing his actual Twitter handle to “Ready For Rishi”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/laCvegL https://ift.tt/BZeDgd3 July 09, 2022 at 12:08AM

Amnesty India fined Rs 52 crore, ex-CEO Rs 10 crore for Fema violation

The adjudicating authority of Enforcement Directorate has upheld a fine of nearly Rs 52 crore imposed on Amnesty India and another Rs 10 crore on its former India CEO Aakar Patel for receiving money from Amnesty International, UK in violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). from Times of India https://ift.tt/6YwZ1Kb https://ift.tt/BZeDgd3 July 09, 2022 at 01:32AM

CBI books Mumbai ex-top cop & NSE ex-chiefs for phone taps

CBI has filed an FIR against ex-Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Pandey and former National Stock Exchange (NSE) bosses Chitra Ramkrishna and Ravi Narain among others for allegedly tapping phones of NSE employees between 2009 and 2017 and may expand the scope of the probe amid indications that an illegal surveillance facility at the bourse may have been used to snoop on people other than its employees. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fXlPIG0 https://ift.tt/BZeDgd3 July 09, 2022 at 02:27AM

Mathura jail bags its largest-ever order of Krishna dresses, designed mainly by Muslim prisoners

UP’s Mathura district jail has bagged its largest-ever order for dresses, designed and stitched by a group of Muslim prisoners, that will adorn Lord Krishna idols across the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zgLZdmB https://ift.tt/BZeDgd3 July 08, 2022 at 10:44PM

'J&K admin has established decisive domination over terrorism'

The administration in J&K has established a decisive domination over terrorism under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Thursday. “Today, under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Jammu and Kashmir is on the path of peace and development. Sinha has established a decisive domination over terrorism there under the leadership of PM Modi,” Shah said addressing a function here through video conferencing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0aYXxVq https://ift.tt/b2OmsVJ July 08, 2022 at 12:22AM

Number of malnourished in India fell, obese rose in 15 years: UN

The number of undernourished people in India has declined in the last 15 years to 224.3 million in 2019-2021, according to a UN report, which also said that there are more obese adults and anaemic women in the world’s second most populous country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/y80rRc5 https://ift.tt/b2OmsVJ July 08, 2022 at 01:52AM

60 of 67 Shiv Sena ex-corporators from Thane side with Shinde

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Unrq67A https://ift.tt/b2OmsVJ July 08, 2022 at 01:43AM

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ties knot, keeps event low-key

from Times of India https://ift.tt/fKSOoGF https://ift.tt/b2OmsVJ July 08, 2022 at 02:36AM

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon semi-final with abdominal injury

Rafael Nadal's hopes of completing a rare calendar year Grand Slam ended on Thursday when the Spaniard pulled out of his highly-anticipated Wimbledon semi-final showdown with Australian Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal strain. from Times of India https://ift.tt/71doCt0 https://ift.tt/b2OmsVJ July 08, 2022 at 12:19AM

Haryana: BJP removes IT cell incharge for old tweet over Islam

The BJP on Thursday removed its Haryana IT cell incharge amid calls for his arrest over an old tweet allegedly against the Islam. A statement issued by state BJP president O P Dhankar said Arun Yadav is being removed from the post with immediate effect but did not give any reason for it. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Om69gWK https://ift.tt/b2OmsVJ July 08, 2022 at 12:00AM

'Godfather' actor James Caan passes away at 82

Hollywood actor James Caan, who was famous for his role as gangster Sonny Corleone in 'The Godfather' movie, passed away on Wednesday evening at age 82. His family said in a statement posted on Twitter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FmZBUVW https://ift.tt/b2OmsVJ July 07, 2022 at 11:35PM

Naqvi, RCP Singh resign from Modi Cabinet

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and RCP Singh on Wednesday resigned from the Union Cabinet, a day before completion of their Rajya Sabha terms, setting off a fresh round of speculation about likely expansion of the Modi ministry. Naqvi was in charge of the minority affairs ministry while Singh was the steel minister. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PEt2Yce https://ift.tt/mvt6nTf July 07, 2022 at 01:56AM

Delhi's sole abattoir gets nod to open after over a month

from Times of India https://ift.tt/ng78sRA https://ift.tt/mvt6nTf July 07, 2022 at 02:25AM

At 7.5L, Agnipath gets IAF its most applications ever

The IAF has received almost 7.5 lakh online applications under the new Agnipath scheme, the highest number till now in any recruitment cycle, even as the registration drives for the Army and Navy are currently under way. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9mjf4Sd https://ift.tt/mvt6nTf July 07, 2022 at 01:48AM

Boris Johnson clings to power by a thread

from Times of India https://ift.tt/kDatS0l https://ift.tt/mvt6nTf July 07, 2022 at 12:00AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Kroger, like Walmart, hit by fake crypto press release

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Who is Dr Gurpreet Kaur, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's wife-to-be

Dr Gurpreet Kaur, the wife-to-be of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, hails from a village in Pehowa area of Kurukshetra district in Haryana. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yCYzQVw https://ift.tt/mvt6nTf July 06, 2022 at 10:17PM

FIRs in Delhi and UP against filmmaker over 'Kaali' poster

Police in Delhi and Lucknow on Tuesday filed FIRs against Madurai-born, Toronto-based filmmaker Leena Manimekalai following complaints that a controversial poster of her new documentary 'Kaali' has hurt religious sentiments. The image on the poster shows a woman kitted out as goddess Kali smoking a cigarette and waving a gay pride flag. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lWugs5 https://ift.tt/uNIRW1M July 06, 2022 at 02:28AM

Kerala minister says Constitution 'condones exploitation', faces flak

Kerala minister Saji Cherian on Sunday ridiculed the Constitution and said it condoned exploitation of workers, triggering condemnation and demands for his resignation. Cherian later expressed regret and claimed his remarks were twisted out of context. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BminPWZ https://ift.tt/uNIRW1M July 06, 2022 at 02:44AM

Green violations in Gurgaon colony: NGT imposes Rs 153cr fine on Ansals

from Times of India https://ift.tt/jtflZyz https://ift.tt/uNIRW1M July 06, 2022 at 02:35AM

Fifth suspect held for Udaipur tailor’s murder

The NIA has arrested 30-year-old Udaipur resident Mohammad Mohsin, the fifth man to be taken into custody for the beheading of tailor Kanhaiya Lal Sahu in the Rajasthan city on June 28. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qskfnXg https://ift.tt/uNIRW1M July 06, 2022 at 01:47AM

Rath Yatra takes place in London for first time on designated day

from Times of India https://ift.tt/EPzN8OR https://ift.tt/uNIRW1M July 06, 2022 at 12:52AM

Boris Johnson govt in major crisis as UK ministers Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid quit

Britain's finance and health ministers resigned on Tuesday, in what looked to be the final blow for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's premiership after he had tried to apologise for the latest scandal to dog his administration.Both finance minister Rishi Sunak and health minister Sajid Javid resigned in what appeared to be a choreographed release of letters to the prime minister, in which both took aim at his ability to run an administration that adhered to standards. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ex4BPoJ https://ift.tt/uNIRW1M July 05, 2022 at 10:54PM

Had proposed Shinde's name as Maha CM: Fadnavis

from Times of India https://ift.tt/YAFvQ9I https://ift.tt/uNIRW1M July 05, 2022 at 10:45PM

Father-daughter duo create history by flying advanced fighter jet trainers

from Times of India https://ift.tt/L75XVKE https://ift.tt/uNIRW1M July 05, 2022 at 11:42PM

Govt empowering neglected sections to build strong nation: PM Modi

: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday the central government has been empowering adivasis, women, Dalits and other deprived and neglected sections of the society for the past eight years to build a strong nation. The PM asked everyone to remember the country’s freedom fighters and draw inspiration from their sacrifices. “The country today needs similar commitment from people to build a new and strong India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cKsnQxE https://ift.tt/EAfdbeq July 05, 2022 at 01:37AM

Can BCG boosters check TB's spread? ICMR to find out

In a move that can be crucial in tuberculosis elimination, ICMR's apex TB research institute plans to start a BCG booster trial among kids and adolescents of 6-18 years to check whether re-vaccination can help prevent tuberculosis spread in household contacts of TB patients. The health ministry is likely to discuss funding proposal for the study on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9dDcYFL https://ift.tt/EAfdbeq July 05, 2022 at 01:57AM

Droupadi Murmu seeks backing of JMM for Presidential race

The ruling JMM in Jharkhand on Monday laid out the red carpet for NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, a move that marks an embarrassment for the opposition’s joint candidate Yashwant Sinha. Sinha’s name was proposed by Mamata. Odisha CM Naveen Patnak was first from among the non-NDA block to pledge support to Murmu, who hails from the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/N3jXIAc https://ift.tt/EAfdbeq July 05, 2022 at 02:12AM

History of freedom struggle not about a few people: PM Modi

from Times of India https://ift.tt/kPpoWVs https://ift.tt/EAfdbeq July 05, 2022 at 02:15AM

Uddhav camp in SC against recognition to rebel faction

Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction on Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging the new Maharashtra speaker Rahul Narwekar's decision to recognise CM Eknath Shinde as Sena legislative party leader and rebel MLA Bharat Gogawale as the chief whip of the party. Petitioner Sunil Prabhu, who was the chief whip of Shiv Sena before the post went to Gogawale, accused BJP of nursing a wound ever since Sena parted ways with it to form the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in coalition with Congress and NCP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ft70uAx https://ift.tt/EAfdbeq July 05, 2022 at 02:18AM

Congress didn't do enough to eradicate poverty: Amit Shah

The world has adopted two extreme models of development, communism and capitalism, but the cooperative model is best suited for India where this sector can play an important role in making the country self-reliant while ensuring economic prosperity of 70 crore poor who are aspiring to lead better lives, Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah said on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eVah1EB https://ift.tt/EAfdbeq July 05, 2022 at 01:50AM

5th Test: Root, Bairstow put England on course for ground-breaking win

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put England on course for a ground-breaking run chase against India despite Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance on day four of the rescheduled fifth Test, setting up a fitting series finale on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bRMQLkC https://ift.tt/EAfdbeq July 04, 2022 at 11:27PM

Gyanvapi case:Muslim body's arguments to be heard today

Complying with the May 20 Supreme Court order, the court of Varanasi district judge Ajay Krishna Vishvesha will restart from Monday hearing on the arguments of Anjuman Intezamia Masjid (AIM) - the mosque management committee - challenging maintainability of the case seeking permission to offer prayers to Shringar Gauri and other deities in Gyanvapi mosque compound. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SVUX69Y https://ift.tt/PRhzpOY July 04, 2022 at 02:14AM

Live: Russia claims control of pivotal eastern Ukrainian province

Russia claimed control Sunday over the last Ukrainian stronghold in an eastern province that is key to achieving a major goal of Moscow's grinding war. The General Staff of Ukraine's military reported that its forces had withdrawn from Lysychansk in Luhansk province, but the president said the fight for the city was still raging on its outskirts. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6KiwBvT https://ift.tt/PRhzpOY July 04, 2022 at 01:01AM

BJP’s Rahul Narwekar is new Maharashtra Speaker, endorses Eknath Shinde as Sena House leader

In the first major victory for the Eknath Shinde government, its nominee, BJP MLA from Colaba Rahul Narwekar, was elected as Speaker of the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Sunday. He polled 164 votes compared to 107 votes for the MVA nominee, Shiv Sena’s Rajan Salvi. Three MLAs— two from the Samajwadi Party and one from MIM—abstained from the vote. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bUz80tm https://ift.tt/PRhzpOY July 04, 2022 at 01:25AM

5th Test: India in charge at Edgbaston despite Bairstow ton

India were 125 for three at stumps against England on the third day of the rescheduled fifth Test. Having taken a first-innings lead of 132 runs, India extended their overall lead to 257 with seven wickets remaining in their second innings. At close of play, Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant were batting on 50 and 30 respectively. Earlier, India bowled out England for 284 in their first innings. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8lFdQz1 https://ift.tt/PRhzpOY July 03, 2022 at 11:53PM

Karnataka's Sini Shetty crowned Femina Miss India World 2022

from Times of India https://ift.tt/anfcrdt https://ift.tt/PRhzpOY July 03, 2022 at 11:33PM

Bigg Boss Malayalam 4 winner: Dilsha Prasannan lifts trophy

After a gala finale, dancer Dilsha Prasannan is declared the winner of Bigg Boss Malayalam 4. The contestant reportedly gained a record number of public votes and emerged as the winner of season 4. In the eventful grand finale held on Sunday (July 3), superstar host Mohanlal presented the trophy and Rs. 50 lakh cash prize to Dilsha. She is the first female winner of the reality TV series in Malayalam. She was also the first finalist of the season. from Times of India https://ift.tt/AvmuHp1 https://ift.tt/PRhzpOY July 03, 2022 at 10:29PM

Femina Miss India 2022 Live Updates

The crown for Miss India World 2022 goes to Sini Shetty from Karnataka. The first runner-up is Rubal Shekhawat from Rajasthan and the second runner up title went to Shinata Chauhan from Uttar Pradesh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/F9x3Dkh https://ift.tt/PRhzpOY July 03, 2022 at 04:30PM

Judiciary answerable to Constitution alone: CJI

Speaking at a felicitation ceremony by Association of Indian Americans at San Francisco, Chief Justice N V Ramana on Saturday said the ignorance of the constitutionally-mandated roles and responsibilities of the organs of governance, promoted vigorously among the general public, helps those forces which aim to run down the only independent organ — the judiciary. The CJI added, “Let me make it clear. We are answerable to the Constitution and Constitution alone”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5GZIOPn https://ift.tt/TMdVSzj July 03, 2022 at 01:10AM

To counter PM Modi, Opposition going after govt's development schemes: Nadda

Setting the tone of BJP's two-day national executive meeting being held here, party president JP Nadda on Saturday accused the opposition of trying to derail the development programmes of his party-led governments at the Centre and in states aimed at making India "resilient and resurgent". from Times of India https://ift.tt/SqPHeFs https://ift.tt/TMdVSzj July 03, 2022 at 01:45AM

Sent to judicial custody for 14 days, Teesta appeals for security in jail

from Times of India https://ift.tt/hL9Rngj https://ift.tt/TMdVSzj July 03, 2022 at 02:15AM

As inflation rises, Pradhan says crisis not limited to India

from Times of India https://ift.tt/qSuBErY https://ift.tt/TMdVSzj July 03, 2022 at 02:14AM

Monsoon covers India 6 days ahead of 'normal' schedule

The southwest (summer) monsoon on Saturday covered the entire country six days before its 'normal' date of July 8, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) while issuing alerts for enhanced rainfall over Odisha, Gujarat, Konkan and Goa during the next five days, and over other parts, including northwest India, on July 5-6. from Times of India https://ift.tt/K08qBPj https://ift.tt/TMdVSzj July 03, 2022 at 01:23AM

India slams US panel on religious freedom for motivated agenda

The government hit out at US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) over what it described as biased and inaccurate comments on India saying these reflected a severe lack of understanding of the country, its constitutional framework, its plurality and also its democratic ethos. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2xWHD8B https://ift.tt/TMdVSzj July 03, 2022 at 01:52AM

5th Test: Bumrah rattles England with all-round show

England were 84/5 at stumps on the second day of the rain-hit rescheduled fifth Test against India (416 all out). Jonny Bairstow and skipper Ben Stokes were batting on 12 and 0 respectively with England still trailing by 332 runs. Following up his world record-breaking carnage with the bat, the India's fast-bowling captain Jasprit Bumrah (3/35) led from the front in his primary job, taking 3 English wickets, while Mohd. Shami (1/33) and Mohd. Siraj (1/5) took one wicket each. from Times of India https://ift.tt/beGhlgy https://ift.tt/TMdVSzj July 02, 2022 at 11:58PM

India slams USCIRF for 'misrepresenting' facts

India on Saturday slammed the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for its 'biased' and 'inaccurate' comments on the country. The strong reaction from the ministry of external affairs (MEA) came a day after the USCIRF alleged 'repression' of critical voices, especially religious minorities and those reporting on and advocating for them in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DGm6ica https://ift.tt/TMdVSzj July 02, 2022 at 06:45PM

Live: US announces $820 million in Ukraine aid, including missile systems

The US announced on Friday that it will provide Ukraine with $820 million in new military aid, including new surface-to-air missile systems and counter-artillery radars to respond to Russia's heavy reliance on long-range strikes in the war. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/eiP2zjn https://ift.tt/7Mr3Yuj July 02, 2022 at 02:07AM

Rath Yatra in Gujarat banned thrice under Congress: Amit Shah

from Times of India https://ift.tt/wn4eYz9 https://ift.tt/7Mr3Yuj July 02, 2022 at 02:16AM

BJP rank and file in a tizzy, see deputy CM post as Fadnavis demotion

The BJP central leadership's move to ask Devendra Fadnavis to join the Eknath Shinde cabinet as deputy CM has sent the party rank and file into a tizzy. Many see this as Fadnavis' demotion close on the heels of 'Operation Lotus' which he executed deftly to bring down the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government early this week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Qid4cNX https://ift.tt/7Mr3Yuj July 02, 2022 at 02:20AM

Airfares likely to dip in coming months: Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation

Airlines are unlikely to continue with the current high fare levels and fares are expected to moderate significantly in the coming months, according to aviation consultancy firm, Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA). In its outlook for FY 2023, CAPA said that the impact of higher fares on demand has become visible in the past three months with traffic recovery slowing down. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rdBjtAG https://ift.tt/7Mr3Yuj July 02, 2022 at 01:47AM

5th Test: Pant slams game-changing ton on Day 1

Rishabh Pant played a knock for the ages to turn the tables on England and take India to an imposing 338 for seven on a rain-hit day one of the rescheduled fifth Test. At 98 for five, India were staring down the barrel but Pant (146 off 111 balls) scripted a remarkable turnaround in the company of Ravindra Jadeja (83 batting off 163) as the duo shared a match changing 222-run stand off 239 balls. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GYxMvBy https://ift.tt/7Mr3Yuj July 01, 2022 at 11:51PM