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Gyanvapi case of national importance: Allahabad HC

Emphasising that the Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath dispute was a "matter of national importance", the Allahabad HC on Tuesday directed the Archeological Survey of India DG and UP's additional chief secretary (home) to file their personal affidavits in the case within 10 days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EPx6NzX https://ift.tt/mSfc2RU September 01, 2022 at 03:37AM

Sonia bereaved; Prez Murmu, PM & others offer condolences

Congress president Sonia Gandhi's mother Paola Maino died on Saturday, the party said on Wednesday. She was in her 90s and living in her home in Italy. When the Gandhi family left for travel abroad last week, Congress announced that it was for Sonia's annual medical check-up, and that the family will also visit her home town to see her ailing mother. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Y4SGIB6 https://ift.tt/KnN0SZh September 01, 2022 at 02:17AM

Muslim wrestler gave Baroda 1st public Ganesha celebration

One of the earliest public celebrations of Ganeshotsav was initiated by a 107-year-old Muslim wrestler some 120 years ago. Jumma Dada, a famed wrestler in the erstwhile princely state of Baroda, started Sarvajanik Ganesh Mahotsav at his akhada in 1901 to instil a sense of patriotism and brotherhood in the youth. from Times of India https://ift.tt/P8NxHYS https://ift.tt/KnN0SZh September 01, 2022 at 01:18AM

Cong at war: Party rejects call to publish rolls for prez polls

from Times of India https://ift.tt/HrFyXCm https://ift.tt/KnN0SZh September 01, 2022 at 12:43AM

'Tainted' Bihar minister resigns hours after CM changes his portfolio

from Times of India https://ift.tt/54pJUfj https://ift.tt/KnN0SZh August 31, 2022 at 11:07PM

Havan is okay but namaz is not, says Omar Abdullah

from Times of India https://ift.tt/VBugf6M https://ift.tt/KnN0SZh August 31, 2022 at 02:48AM

CUET-UG registers 60% attendance; Delhi registers 80%

The CUET-UG finally came to an end registering 60% attendance. Delhi recorded the highest attendance with nearly 80% while states from the North East region, especially the hill states registering around 35% attendance. However, the test for 103 candidates from Jharkhand will be conducted again shortly as the Centre Radha Govind University, Ramgarh, Jharkhand faced slow internet issues on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5S4pQyX https://ift.tt/KnN0SZh August 31, 2022 at 01:26AM

Asia Cup: Spinners, Zadran take Afghanistan to Super 4s

A fine performance from the spinners and an impactful cameo from Najibullah Zadran helped Afghanistan record a 7-wicket win over Bangladesh. Afghanistan's star spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman (3/16) & Rashid Khan (3/22) ran through a reckless Bangladesh batting line-up to restrict the opposition to 127. Bangladesh stifled Afghanistan in the run chase before Najibullah's belligerent 43* off 17 balls, comprising 6 sixes, got his team over the line in 18.3 overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/46IrOjJ https://ift.tt/KnN0SZh August 30, 2022 at 11:08PM

67th #Wolf777newsFilmfareAwards 2022: Red Carpet

67th #Wolf777newsFilmfareAwards 2022: Red Carpet from Times of India https://ift.tt/zGdULAx https://ift.tt/NSOKysa August 31, 2022 at 12:35AM

Best dressed celebs at 67th Wolf 777 news Filmfare Awards 2022

It turned out to be one classy and stylish affair. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uHV729q https://ift.tt/NSOKysa August 30, 2022 at 10:53PM

PM Modi reaches out to flood-hit Pakistanis in hour of grief

As floods wreak havoc in Pakistan, PM Narendra Modi on Monday reached out to the Pakistani people by expressing his "heartfelt condolences" to the families of the victims. "Saddened to see the devastation caused by the floods in Pakistan. We extend our heartfelt condolences to families of the victims, the injured and all those affected by this natural calamity," he tweeted. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2j3Pu7c https://ift.tt/NSOKysa August 30, 2022 at 12:56AM

Delhi, Beijing not uniting will hit 'Asian Century': Jaishankar

The state of the border with China will determine the state of our relationship, foreign minister S Jaishankar said on Monday as he underlined that much of the future of Asia depends on how relations between India and China develop in the foreseeable future and that adherence to laws, norms and rules will be crucial for managing the fissures in the continent. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vIzARfg https://ift.tt/NSOKysa August 30, 2022 at 01:26AM

Can NSA be invoked against hoarders? SC seeks govt view

from Times of India https://ift.tt/QyIJO1V https://ift.tt/NSOKysa August 30, 2022 at 02:15AM

Teesta bypassed HC, mustn't get special treatment: Guj to SC

from Times of India https://ift.tt/6Vj5Xny https://ift.tt/NSOKysa August 30, 2022 at 02:05AM

Teen with brittle bone disease enters cradle of Grammy winners

from Times of India https://ift.tt/XCdDsFI https://ift.tt/7LQHjIS August 30, 2022 at 01:06AM

Girl’s death latest flashpoint in Jharkhand political slugfest

Security forces marched through the streets of Jharkhand’s Dumka on Monday to douse the flames of a potentially violent backlash over the death of a Class XII girl who had been set ablaze by a stalker while she was asleep, shifting the focus of the battle raging between the JMM-led coalition and the opposition from CM Hemant Soren’s office-of-profit case to an alleged law-and-order breakdown. from Times of India https://ift.tt/o6TjnXf https://ift.tt/7LQHjIS August 30, 2022 at 12:35AM

Weekly Covid cases fall below 70,000, but no decline in deaths

Fresh cases of Covid-19 in India fell to an 11-week low, with detected infections in the week ending Sunday falling below 70,000 and the daily average cases under 10,000 for the first time in nearly three months. However, there was no decline in the number of deaths from the virus as over 275 new fatalities were reported in the week (August 22-28), nearly the same as in the previous seven days (278), as per TOI’s Covid database. from Times of India https://ift.tt/N9qRLQ6 https://ift.tt/7LQHjIS August 29, 2022 at 01:45AM

CBI to take over Phogat murder case: Goa CM

Goa CM Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that the Sonali Phogat murder case would be handed over to the CBI, and that he would speak to DGP Jaspal Singh to initiate the process. Phogat, a Haryana BJP functionary and Tiktok star, died in Goa on Tuesday (August 23). Her family then met Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and demanded the murder investigation be moved to the CBI, following which Khattar called his Goa counterpart. from Times of India https://ift.tt/irC5JS6 https://ift.tt/7LQHjIS August 29, 2022 at 01:05AM

Uncertainties over Soren future arrest brewing dissent in JMM

from Times of India https://ift.tt/tf9dc8e https://ift.tt/7LQHjIS August 29, 2022 at 01:35AM

Asia Cup: Hardik's all-round show helps India pull off a scrappy win over Pakistan

Hardik Pandya's all-round brilliance powered India to a thrilling five-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in an Asia Cup game on Sunday. Pandya ended with figures of 3/25 in 4 overs while restricting Pakistan to 147 in 19.5 overs and then smashed 33* off 17 balls with the winning six in the last over bowled by left-arm spinner Mohammed Nawaz. Ravindra Jadeja contributed with 35 off 29 balls. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aRz3SfE https://ift.tt/gnHLUer August 28, 2022 at 11:57PM

Divita Rai crowned LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2022

Karnataka's Divita Rai has been crowned LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2022. She will be representing India in the Miss Universe 2022 pageant from Times of India https://ift.tt/wjBcgeN https://ift.tt/gnHLUer August 29, 2022 at 12:18AM

Miss Universe Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu honoured with Pride of India award!

from Times of India https://ift.tt/93p56wH https://ift.tt/gnHLUer August 28, 2022 at 11:27PM

‘Crack’ seems to have appeared between India & Congress: Tewari

Still recovering from the shock of rebel Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s attack on Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, Congress was on Saturday besieged by a fresh round of tongue-lashing by party MP Manish Tewari, who called for “self-introspection” on account of a “crack” appearing between India and Congress, pointing to the deepening disconnect the party has with political ground realities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/i12NwoU https://ift.tt/gnHLUer August 28, 2022 at 01:59AM

No power can stop khadi from going global, says PM Modi

Making a fervent pitch for promoting and embracing khadi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Ahmedabad on Saturday that no power can stop khadi from going global. He was speaking at ‘Khadi Utsav’ on the banks of the Sabarmati river, where a record was created of 7,500 women simultaneously spinning the ‘charkha’ to mark the 75th year of India’s independence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oYAnBFg https://ift.tt/gnHLUer August 28, 2022 at 01:43AM

Justice Lalit takes over as CJI, has plan to cut caseload ready

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit on Saturday became the 49th Chief Justice of India, with President Droupadi Murmu administering his oath of office in the presence of the Vice-President, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pNQEafM https://ift.tt/gnHLUer August 28, 2022 at 01:40AM

Hyderabad Archbishop Anthony becomes first Dalit Cardinal

from Times of India https://ift.tt/aXh8l1F https://ift.tt/gnHLUer August 28, 2022 at 01:47AM

PM Modi played a key role in the 40-year legacy of Suzuki in India

While talking about the history of the company in India, RC Bhargava spoke about the key role that Prime Minister Narendra Modi played in the company’s decision to build its facility in Ahemdabad, Gujrat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/J1LrFUy https://ift.tt/7MH5QIm August 27, 2022 at 10:57PM

3-judge Supreme Court bench to hear PILs on freebies

The Supreme Court on Friday referred to a three-judge bench for wider discussion petitions seeking a regulatory mechanism to curb economically harmful freebies announced by political parties on election eve to lure voters. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lQsBJyS https://ift.tt/7MH5QIm August 27, 2022 at 12:50AM

'By 2030, 50% of power capacity will be from non-fossil sources'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/slH6Jcu https://ift.tt/7MH5QIm August 26, 2022 at 11:51PM

Guv sits on EC verdict in case against Hemant Soren

The suspense building up over Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s political future boiled over on Friday with governor Ramesh Bais still to unbox the EC’s verdict in the office-of-profit case, prompting an anxious JMM to urge both to get it over with and end the uncertainty enveloping the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UOHo7Gd https://ift.tt/7MH5QIm August 27, 2022 at 12:40AM

Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League title

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday scripted history as he became the first Indian to clinch a Diamond League Meeting title by winning the Lausanne leg. The 24-year-old Chopra, who had pulled out of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games due to a "minor" groin injury he had suffered while winning a silver during the World Championships last month, hurled the spear to 89.08m in his first attempt to seal the win in style. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5Ppw0lo https://ift.tt/7MH5QIm August 27, 2022 at 01:50AM

Live: Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to clinch Diamond League Meeting title

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/lBZGUEz https://ift.tt/7MH5QIm August 26, 2022 at 05:26AM

FIFA lifts ban on Indian football federation, U-17 Women's World Cup to be held in India

FIFA has lifted the suspension imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) earlier this month due to undue third-party influence, world soccer's governing body said on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/T27bcmB https://ift.tt/qQlHwoM August 26, 2022 at 10:46PM

SC panel indicts Ferozepur SSP for PM security lapse

A committee appointed by the Supreme Court under Justice Indu Malhotra has indicted Ferozepur SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans for serious lapses in duty which resulted in PM Narendra Modi’s convoy getting stranded over a flyover in Punjab amid hostile groups. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0ZDWiJR https://ift.tt/qQlHwoM August 26, 2022 at 01:03AM

'Horrific’, says India as it finally slams Rushdie attack

from Times of India https://ift.tt/a4Xvx2W https://ift.tt/qQlHwoM August 26, 2022 at 02:25AM

SC seeks reply of Centre, Gujarat in Bilkis Bano case

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre and Gujarat government in two weeks on a PIL demanding cancellation of remission of sentence to 11 lifers who were convicted for murdering 14 people and gang-raping women, including Bilkis Bano, during the 2002 post-Godhra communal riots from Times of India https://ift.tt/jyGpBRw https://ift.tt/qQlHwoM August 26, 2022 at 01:25AM

NEET-UG results to be declared to September 7

The results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) will be announced by September 7, 2022.Issuing a statement on Thursday, the National Testing Agency which conducted the medical/dental and allied courses for 18.72 lakh candidates on July 17, said that it will upload the provisional answer keys, scanned images of OMR answer sheet and recorded responses for NEET (UG) – 2022 on its website by August 30. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UfXNilE https://ift.tt/qQlHwoM August 25, 2022 at 10:51PM

Several desi H-1B visa holders unable to visit home

The great US visa appointment crunch has not only made it difficult for desi visa seekers to go there, but also for Indians with H-1B visas working in America to come home on personal visits. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Zm6vFQN https://ift.tt/qQlHwoM August 25, 2022 at 11:06PM

Why not an all-party meet on freebies: SC tells Centre

The Supreme Court on Wednesday suggested the Centre could call “an all-party meeting to discuss the pros and cons of freebies and take a decision on how to curb it, if required”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/St9Qy8r https://ift.tt/4cVJ8z3 August 25, 2022 at 01:53AM

Can’t restrain Muslim man from talaq, remarriage: Kerala high court

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ombnr2N https://ift.tt/4cVJ8z3 August 25, 2022 at 02:57AM

SC tells HCs to write rulings in easy-to-understand language

Cajoling constitutional court judges to shun complex language and pen judgments in an easy to understand flow, the Supreme Court sent back an “incomprehensible” verdict to Himachal Pradesh high court for fresh consideration saying judgments must make sense to litigants. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dWv7kjA https://ift.tt/4cVJ8z3 August 25, 2022 at 03:02AM

MLAs being offered Rs 20cr: AAP; name the approachers, says BJP

The public slugfest between BJP and AAP continued on Wednesday with the latter alleging that 35 of its MLAs have been offered Rs 20 crore each to join the saffron party. BJP responded by saying that “they may have got such offers from the liquor mafia”, asking AAP to disclose the names of people who approached them. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Fb5eL9X https://ift.tt/4cVJ8z3 August 25, 2022 at 01:19AM

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

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Nitish wins trust vote, calls for oppn unity ahead of 2024 LS polls

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Wednesday made a fresh call for opposition unity across the country ahead of the 2024 general elections, but at the same also asserted that he had no ‘personal ambitions’ to become the opposition’s prime ministerial candidate. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2jmJL5X https://ift.tt/4cVJ8z3 August 24, 2022 at 11:13PM

After Kerala, 'tomato flu' now found in Haryana, TN, Odisha

from Times of India https://ift.tt/bH0T1nC https://ift.tt/tDPKhq8 August 24, 2022 at 02:59AM

Telangana MLA held for remarks on Prophet

BJP suspended and slapped a show-cause on party MLA T Raja Singh within hours of his arrest on Tuesday over a since blanked out video in which he purportedly made some remarks alluding to the Prophet, igniting protests in pockets of Hyderabad’s old city alongside a business shutdown. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vTpnQ0J https://ift.tt/tDPKhq8 August 24, 2022 at 02:34AM

A meet ahead of Congress president polls sparks buzz

The meeting of senior Congress leader and Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday morning, ahead of the elections for a new Congress president, set off a buzz in party circles. ​​Gehlot, however, downplayed speculations around his candidature as "media created" and added the party will elect a new president when the situation arises and that there are many eminent leaders available to take up the responsibility. from Times of India https://ift.tt/utnThgZ https://ift.tt/tDPKhq8 August 24, 2022 at 02:36AM

Prophet remark: Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh released on bail

Raja Singh was arrested for his alleged derogatory remarks on Islam and Prophet Mohammad while Sanjay Kumar was picked up by the police during his 'padayatra' and shifted to his residence in Karimnagar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/AjN9RUb https://ift.tt/tDPKhq8 August 23, 2022 at 10:43PM

Bihar floor test: 165 MLAs to support Nitish-led grand alliance govt

The eight political parties which are supporting the new government are RJD (79 MLAs), JD-U (45), Congress (19), CPI-ML (12), HAMS (4), CPI (2), CPM (2) and AIMIM (1). from Times of India https://ift.tt/HcxhGf6 https://ift.tt/tDPKhq8 August 23, 2022 at 10:55PM

Amitabh Bachchan tests Covid positive for the second time

Amitabh Bachchan has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus for the second time. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OXPmR4a https://ift.tt/tDPKhq8 August 23, 2022 at 11:47PM

Explained: Why big tech companies are laying off staff

from Times of India https://ift.tt/jmBQiTs https://ift.tt/tDPKhq8 August 22, 2022 at 10:00PM

150 civil society groups to associate with Cong's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/8Cx15j6 https://ift.tt/1tLVMmH August 23, 2022 at 04:06AM

UGC to seek people's views on 'professor of practice' norms

from Times of India https://ift.tt/cNbGvzT https://ift.tt/1tLVMmH August 23, 2022 at 03:51AM

SC issues notice to Gujarat govt on Teesta bail plea

from Times of India https://ift.tt/kSd6m2T https://ift.tt/1tLVMmH August 23, 2022 at 04:03AM

Bengal govt employees to get 22 days off in Puja month

Signalling Durga Puja's return to pre-pandemic normality after two years of Covid curbs, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that state government offices will be closed for 11 days from September 30 (Panchami) to October 10 (the day after Lakshmi Puja) this year. Puja-organising clubs are going to get a government grant of Rs 60,000 each, up from last year's Rs 50,000, report Dwaipayan Ghosh & Tamaghna Banerjee. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EHafpUi https://ift.tt/1tLVMmH August 23, 2022 at 03:27AM

'Saved ourselves by taking shelter in jungle at night'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/olsHNI0 https://ift.tt/1tLVMmH August 23, 2022 at 02:44AM

Military gets powers to buy indigenous weapons on fast-track

The defence ministry on Monday approved the grant of financial powers to the armed forces for emergency procurement of indigenous weapon systems and ammunition, in the backdrop of the continuing over two-year-long military confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OFXw5dy https://ift.tt/1tLVMmH August 23, 2022 at 01:47AM

Amrapali case prophecy coming true: CJI-designate

Chief Justice of India-designate Justice Uday Umesh Lalit on Monday said that "a prophecy seems to be coming true. Amrapali case is not going to leave me soon".Justice Lalit, who will assume charge as Chief Justice of India on August 27, will next hear the Amrapali case on September 3 (Saturday) from 10.30 am to 1 pm, a day which is a holiday in the top court. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RHQ8mPg https://ift.tt/1tLVMmH August 22, 2022 at 11:14PM

JD(U) national executive to meet amid Nitish-PM buzz

JD(U)'s national executive and national council will be brainstorming for the first time since snapping ties with NDA on September 3-4 amid growing hype about Bihar chief minister and party founder Nitish Kumar emerging as a prime ministerial challenger to Narendra Modi in 2024. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0ogK8nH https://ift.tt/8tz1aWR August 22, 2022 at 03:22AM

How Indore retains Swachh crown

from Times of India https://ift.tt/0ow7WC9 https://ift.tt/8tz1aWR August 22, 2022 at 04:19AM

Avert 'man-made disasters' on roads: HC

from Times of India https://ift.tt/XtRW6Up https://ift.tt/8tz1aWR August 22, 2022 at 03:31AM

Rishi Sunak vows to fight to bitter end, releases campaign video

Rishi Sunak has vowed he will fight to the last day of the Conservative leadership contest despite a recent YouGov poll of Tory members giving Liz Truss a 32-point lead over him, as he released a new campaign video called "The Underdog", cashing in on his status. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8jsAhwr https://ift.tt/8tz1aWR August 22, 2022 at 02:55AM

1st in 8 weeks, India logs less than 1 lakh Covid cases

For the first time in eight weeks, India recorded less than 1 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases in the week ending Sunday, as nearly all states and UTs registered declining numbers and the seven-day test positivity rate fell below 4%, a first since July 7. Deaths from the virus too recorded a slight decline, with around 275 new fatalities reported during the week, down from 307 in the previous week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wUzt93O https://ift.tt/8tz1aWR August 22, 2022 at 01:37AM

Man City fight back for thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle

Quickfire goals by Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva helped Manchester City recover from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Newcastle United in a rip-roaring Premier League clash at St James' Park on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yWpdMOH https://ift.tt/8tz1aWR August 21, 2022 at 11:15PM

IIT-B 1st national institute to award 400+ PhDs in a year

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, has earned the distinction of being the first national institution to graduate more than 400 PhDs at its 60th convocation on Saturday. In a first, the Powai college awarded 449 PhD degrees this year, up from 378 last year and 301 in 2019. The PhD students' strength has also increased in the last 10 years. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wokahHE https://ift.tt/FXLSO8w August 21, 2022 at 02:35AM

Monsoon fury claims 37 lives in northern hills, eastern states; several stranded, missing

At least 37 people died in the past 24 hours in rain-related disasters as torrential monsoonal downpour battered the Himalayan regions of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and J&K in the north as well as large swathes of Odisha and Jharkhand in the east, triggering flash floods and landslides on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tvZR6Vu https://ift.tt/FXLSO8w August 21, 2022 at 12:52AM

CBI questions 3 accused in excise case, studying docs

The CBI on Saturday summoned at least three of the accused named in the FIR in the alleged excise policy scam for questioning at its headquarters in Delhi. They were allowed to leave late in the evening after their statements were recorded, sources said, adding that they were likely to be questioned again after the agency studies its answers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MnxpIoE https://ift.tt/FXLSO8w August 21, 2022 at 01:07AM

Modi, Xi may meet on sidelines of SCO summit next month

With reports in international media saying Chinese President Xi Jinping could meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan next month, there is expectation that the event may also create an opening for a bilateral between Xi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on its margins. India and China are yet to officially confirm in-person participation of their leaders for the event that will be held in Samarkand during September 15-16. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aYVLdqf https://ift.tt/FXLSO8w August 21, 2022 at 01:37AM

Network of 100+ Chinese loan apps busted, 22 held

In a massive operation spanning over two months, the intelligence fusion & strategic ops unit of Delhi Police has cracked down on a Chinese loan app network and arrested 22 people for allegedly extorting money on the pretext of giving instant loans through their applications. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ukmWqaj https://ift.tt/FXLSO8w August 21, 2022 at 01:35AM

My remarks on Rushdie stabbing taken out of context: Imran Khan

from Times of India https://ift.tt/VZ3vs9O https://ift.tt/FXLSO8w August 20, 2022 at 11:01PM

22 people held in Rs 500 cr extortion scam: Delhi Police

According to the police, hundreds of complaints were lodged alleging that loans were being passed at higher interest rates, and after complete recovery of the money along with interest, the gang used to extort more money from the people using their morphed nude pictures. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KXG7oQU https://ift.tt/FXLSO8w August 20, 2022 at 09:08PM

Known risk factors behind 37% of India cancer deaths

Globally 44.4% (4.5 million) of all cancer deaths were attributable to risk factors, says the study. The estimates are based on the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk factors Report, 2019. According to the study, nearly half (50.6%) of all cancer deaths in men globally in 2019 (2.8 million) were due to known risk factors, compared with 36.3% all female cancer deaths (1.5 million) attributable to these factors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qQvXoL8 https://ift.tt/8fFb3K2 August 20, 2022 at 02:05AM

In a first, UK museum returns desi artefacts

Dignitaries from the high commission of India joined members of Glasgow Life, the charity that manages the Scottish city’s museum collections, at the transfer of ownership ceremony, following more than 18 months of talks. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jyubnCO https://ift.tt/8fFb3K2 August 20, 2022 at 02:26AM

‘10 crore rural homes now have piped water; 7cr in 3 years’: PM Modi

The PM was addressing a programme to mark Goa and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu becoming the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ (water to every household) certified state and UT respectively after gram sabhas of every villages passed a resolution to that effect. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Nu4fgQ https://ift.tt/8fFb3K2 August 19, 2022 at 01:48PM

CBI to probe UP gang using SC/ST Act for blackmailing

The gang has been allegedly filing frivolous FIRs against high court and Prayagraj district court lawyers representing the accused people in the court. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CsFAM25 https://ift.tt/8fFb3K2 August 20, 2022 at 01:15AM

Sunak hails Bhagavad Gita on Janmashtami as source of strength

Sunak told volunteers and pilgrims that he drew strength from the Bhagavad Gita during his quest to be the next leader of the Conservative party. He said it had been “a tough campaign” and he had been “giving it everything he had got”. “But at times of the most difficulty, what Akshata has done for me, is to give me the teachings of the Gita and she has done it on the phone and by message. It is the Gita that has given me strength over the past few weeks,” he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/savlFpV https://ift.tt/8fFb3K2 August 20, 2022 at 12:13AM

India rejects captive-bred cheetahs from Namibia

During his recent visit to Namibia, Yadvendradev Vikramsinh Jhala, dean of Wildlife Institute of India and one of the experts tasked with this conservation initiative, found that three of the eight cheetahs kept in quarantine for translocation “were not able to catch wild prey”. Those three are going to be replaced by wild-caught cheetahs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8HiGUzf https://ift.tt/ONtDrMd August 19, 2022 at 01:48AM

ICMR plans serosurvey to spot asymptomatic monkeypox patients

A recent study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found monkeypox symptoms seen in the current outbreak significantly different from those reported in the previous ones in African regions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xsaoCDB https://ift.tt/ONtDrMd August 19, 2022 at 02:34AM

HC verdict that cited FIR delay to free ‘rapist’ junked

Setting aside the order of and paving the way for trial in the case, the bench said the state being custodian to protect rights of people failed in its duty by not challenging the order of the high court. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ylZ1aIR https://ift.tt/ONtDrMd August 19, 2022 at 01:41AM

KBC 14: Contestant DG Prisons of Nagaland, Rupin Sharma shares the full story of extradition of Abu Salem and Monika Bedi from Portugal

The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 14 started with Amitabh Bachchan welcoming the audience and rollover contestant Rupin Sharma. He starts the game with him and presents the 7th question for Rs 40,000 in front of him. from Times of India https://ift.tt/d1Z0TAy https://ift.tt/ONtDrMd August 19, 2022 at 12:12AM

Odisha cadre IAS officer Rajesh Verma appointed secy to Murmu

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Thursday appointed Odisha cadre IAS officer Rajesh Verma as the secretary to President Droupadi Murmu. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZI5GCR9 https://ift.tt/ONtDrMd August 18, 2022 at 10:55PM

Applying for US visa? You may get appointment only in 2024

Scores of people planning to apply for US visitor visas have been stumped by unprecedented long appointment wait times. The US State Department website shows the average waiting for the same in India is about one-and-a-half years, which means those planning to apply now can get an appointment for March-April 2024. from Times of India https://ift.tt/g4q7mEn https://ift.tt/HtnVX4K August 18, 2022 at 01:28AM

Live: 3 killed, 10 wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv

Russia's Black Sea fleet based in annexed Crimea has installed a new commander, RIA news agency cited sources as saying on Wednesday, after Russian military bases on the peninsula were rocked by explosions in the past nine days. If confirmed, the removal of the previous commander Igor Osipov would mark the most prominent sacking of a military official in the nearly six months since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Stay with TOI live updates- from Times of India https://ift.tt/sUj4ANL https://ift.tt/HtnVX4K August 17, 2022 at 06:28AM

Shopian ‘terrorist’ identified in Kashmiri Pandit killing

J&K police chief Dilbagh Singh told reporters that strict action would be taken against them, while additional DGP Vijay Kumar said a search team seized arms and ammunition from Wani’s home. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZUfC8vy https://ift.tt/HtnVX4K August 18, 2022 at 12:27AM

Huge explosion hits Kabul mosque, many casualties feared

Police said there were multiple casualties but did not say how many. One Taliban intelligence official told Reuters that as many as 35 people may have been wounded or killed, and the toll could rise further. Witnesses told Reuters the powerful explosion was heard in a northern Kabul neighbourhood, shattering windows in nearby buildings. Ambulances rushed to the spot. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Geg9Yw8 https://ift.tt/HtnVX4K August 17, 2022 at 10:59PM

Musk says tweet about buying Manchester United was a joke

The world's richest man has a habit of posting provocative statements on Twitter for fun and Musk was at it again when he told his more than 103 million followers: "Also, I'm buying Manchester United ur welcome." from Times of India https://ift.tt/iFuhqvm https://ift.tt/HtnVX4K August 18, 2022 at 01:13AM

'Revised J&K poll rolls may add 25L new voters over 3 yrs'

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the then undivided state of J&K had 78.4 lakh registered voters. Excluding what is now the UT of Ladakh, the number would have been 76.7 lakh. An addition of 20 to 25 lakh voters would hence constitute an increase by about 26 to 33% over a three-year period. Between 2014 and 2019, the increase in voters had been about 6.5 lakh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UVHjGQC https://ift.tt/HtnVX4K August 18, 2022 at 12:37AM

Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2022: Wishes, messages, quotes, images, Facebook & Whatsapp status

Janmashtami 2022 Wishes: Here are some wishes, messages, quotes, images, Facebook & Whatsapp status to share with your friends and family on the occasion of Janmashtami 2022. from Times of India https://ift.tt/i2Mh8nF https://ift.tt/HtnVX4K August 17, 2022 at 09:00PM

Most fined for public smoking: Karnataka leads with 35% cases

The defaulters were given challans under section 4 of the Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, which restricts people from “smoking in any public place.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/aEuWfNb https://ift.tt/tGj0NAX August 17, 2022 at 03:27AM

Life in jail sans remission for gangrape of minor valid? SC to examine law

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and A S Bopanna said this question required consideration as the SC has already quashed the provision imposing mandatory death sentence as unconstitutional. It asked additional solicitor general K M Nataraj as well as advocate Agrawal to submit written submissions and propositions on the issue after it was informed that AG would also address the court on this. from Times of India https://ift.tt/L8pqJQA https://ift.tt/tGj0NAX August 17, 2022 at 02:42AM

PM Modi & Macron discuss def ties, civilian N-energy cooperation

They also discussed important geopolitical challenges including those related to global food security. India and France have been expressing concern at the risk to the global food security and nutrition in light of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. from Times of India https://ift.tt/x0sbf4E https://ift.tt/tGj0NAX August 17, 2022 at 02:30AM

Doval in Russia to review ties; Af, terror too figure on agenda

Afghanistan, counter-terrorism, defence and food and energy security in the aftermath of the Ukraine conflict are among the regional and global issues Doval is likely to discuss in his meetings with Russian authorities, including his counterpart Nikolai Patrushev, during his two-day visit to the Russian capital. from Times of India https://ift.tt/AgqKf0N https://ift.tt/tGj0NAX August 17, 2022 at 03:14AM

CBSE lets Class X students with basic math study subject in Class XI

​​As per the original plan, only those who opt for ‘Mathematics Standard’, as opposed to ‘Basic’, in class 10 are eligible to pursue maths at junior college level. However, citing the Covid pandemic as a stressful situation for students, the board had waived off that condition in 2021, and has decided to continue with the same for one more year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OZL4sQ5 https://ift.tt/tGj0NAX August 17, 2022 at 02:32AM

SC says prima facie ‘Talaq-e-Hasan’ is not improper as triple talaq

In Talaq-e-Hasan, ‘talaq’ is pronounced once a month, over a period of three months and if cohabitation does not resume during this period, the divorce gets formalised after the third utterance in the third month. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oqsFn2O https://ift.tt/tGj0NAX August 17, 2022 at 02:09AM

‘Hooch’ claims 5 lives in Bihar dists in 48 hours

The incident comes soon after 12 hooch deaths in Saran recently. According to police, four deaths were reported from ward number 6 and 13 of Kochas area in Sasaram on Sunday and Monday. Three of them were brothers. The police sent two bodies for post-mortem while the other two were cremated by their family. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3q2VY5K https://ift.tt/tGj0NAX August 17, 2022 at 01:50AM

Ghulam Nabi Azad turns down Cong offer to be J&K campaign panel chief

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad resigned as chairman of the party's newly constituted Jammu and Kashmir campaign committee just hours after he was appointed to the post by party president Sonia Gandhi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jFri8GB https://ift.tt/tGj0NAX August 16, 2022 at 11:20PM

Caste discrimination at I-Day function in Tamil Nadu’s Pudukottai

Non-dalits in the village scuttled his chance and instead made him hoist the flag at the panchayat office, which reported poor attendance. All district collectors across the state, however, claimed the national flag was hoisted by the 12,600-odd respective presidents of village panchayats without any problem. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xpTNktl https://ift.tt/OypsTE1 August 16, 2022 at 01:43AM

Should bring back Netaji remains ‘home’: Daughter

“Nothing in his life was more important to Netaji than his country’s independence. Since he didn’t live to experience the joy of freedom, it’s time that at least his remains can return to Indian soil,” Pfaff, an academic who lives in Germany, said. She said she feels obliged to ensure that her father’s dearest wish, to return to his country in freedom, is fulfilled and that appropriate ceremonies to honour him will be performed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Dq8ztmk https://ift.tt/OypsTE1 August 16, 2022 at 01:01AM

SC gives justice to rich & poor with equal speed: Lalit

TOI asked him whether the judiciary unwittingly gave precedence to cases of the rich and influential, who engage renowned senior advocates assisted by a battery of lawyers, as compared to the cases of poor and marginalised who could ill afford even a lawyer. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FHVuEri https://ift.tt/OypsTE1 August 16, 2022 at 12:58AM

Nawaz to end exile, back in Pakistan this Sept: PML-N

Saying injustice was done to Nawaz, minister and party stalwart Javed Latif told reporters that PML-N that leads a coalition government in Pakistan would not let him to go back to jail upon his return. The government is considering relevant legislation to ease the party chief’s return. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ou5CFpP https://ift.tt/OypsTE1 August 16, 2022 at 12:14AM

Two booked for ‘bomber’ text that delayed flight by 6 hours

Commissioner of Police N Shashi Kumar said that a case has been taken up under IPC 505 (1) (b) and (c) based on a complaint by Indigo Airlines manager K P Bopanna. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ae03Dux https://ift.tt/OypsTE1 August 15, 2022 at 10:51PM

Fact Check: Have mass crowds really gathered to watch Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' in Lucknow? Here's the truth

Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' has been rocking the headlines since its release. The film was released in theatres on Thursday and has failed to pull the audience to the theatres. Recently, a social media user posted a video of a massive crowd gathering at a shopping mall to buy tickets for Aamir's film. In the video, one can see people fighting for tickets in the jam-packed mall. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OK9pn2D https://ift.tt/OypsTE1 August 15, 2022 at 11:12PM

Washington Sundar out of Zimbabwe series

Off-spinner Washington Sundar's return to international cricket will be further delayed as a left shoulder injury sustained during a 50-over game for his county side Lancashire has now ruled him out of three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe starting August 18. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KNGMC5P https://ift.tt/OypsTE1 August 15, 2022 at 11:15PM

Nitish Kumar likely to expand his cabinet on Aug 16

The Congress, which has 19 MLAs, would have three ministerial berths, while Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular (HAM-S), which left the NDA along with the JD(U) would get one cabinet berth. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MebSdfZ https://ift.tt/VDamxHN August 14, 2022 at 09:11PM

Ranchi: 3 of family electrocuted while hoisting tricolour

The incident occurred at 7.30pm when the city was experiencing a drizzle and high-speed wind. Locals said they were electrocuted as the flag post touched the high-tension overhead wire, running close to the terrace of the Arsande rice mill bound house of Vijay Jha under the Kanke police station area of Ranchi district. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6ibxwCR https://ift.tt/VDamxHN August 14, 2022 at 11:27PM

Heartbreaking tales of partition captured

As India and Pakistan observe their 75th Independence Day, scores of literary work capture the pains of 1947 partition that displaced, killed and orphaned millions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/h3TPl61 https://ift.tt/VDamxHN August 14, 2022 at 11:25PM

Watch: Security cover before 15 August celebration

During the Independence Day celebrations in the national capital, Delhi Police has been put on alert and is seen enforcing strict entry rules at the major borders of delhi.Along with the police personnel, the security agencies have also been issued a high alert on the borders of Delhi. To ensure the smooth celebration of Independence Day, all major border points of Delhi, including Singhu, have been sealed from Times of India https://ift.tt/Gbr5q4T https://ift.tt/VDamxHN August 14, 2022 at 10:45PM

Pak to attend SCO counter-terror drills in India

from Times of India https://ift.tt/QDO9xBT https://ift.tt/ZhJgjVr August 14, 2022 at 05:04AM

Feisty Parsi flag-bearer unfurled 1st version of tiranga in Germany

from Times of India https://ift.tt/loD8IKq https://ift.tt/ZhJgjVr August 14, 2022 at 04:13AM

Didn’t let China enter our land, says Rajnath Singh

from Times of India https://ift.tt/NnxMaWz https://ift.tt/ZhJgjVr August 14, 2022 at 03:32AM

Crore-plus packages make IIT comeback

from Times of India https://ift.tt/XZsz94u https://ift.tt/ZhJgjVr August 14, 2022 at 02:37AM

China seeks India’s support on Taiwan but defends terror stand

With India yet to publicly reaffirm commitment to its ‘One-China’ policy, Chinese ambassador to India Sun Weidong expressed hope that the Indian government will reiterate support for Beijing’s principle saying the same provided the “political basis’’ for its relations with India and other countries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GonNRpz https://ift.tt/ZhJgjVr August 14, 2022 at 01:21AM

Bollywood stars with huge fees and weak content

Keeping in line with the the dismal performance of Bollywood movies at the box office in the post pandemic era, both Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar’s festive releases ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ and ‘Raksha Bandhan’ opened to collections lower than expected. In fact, ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ brought in the lowest collection for Aamir in 13 years! from Times of India https://ift.tt/GoHAZeV https://ift.tt/ZhJgjVr August 13, 2022 at 11:09AM

PM vows to protect elephants, India gets 32nd reserve

from Times of India https://ift.tt/FWd2XCn https://ift.tt/ibIusQJ August 13, 2022 at 04:35AM

SC postpones twin tower demolition by 1 week to Aug 28

The Supreme Court on Friday postponed the demolition of Supertech’s illegally constructed twin towers on Noida-Greater Noida expressway by a week to August 28, and asked Noida authorities and Edifice Engineering to strictly adhere to the recommendations of the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aNpxEMi https://ift.tt/ibIusQJ August 13, 2022 at 03:22AM

India breaks Taiwan silence, says avoid bid to change status quo unilaterally

While India follows a one-China policy, and has only unofficial ties with Taiwan, it stopped reiterating the same in bilateral documents with China well over a decade ago and following differences with Beijing over issues related to Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cwoL5Tf https://ift.tt/ibIusQJ August 13, 2022 at 01:32AM

Salman Rushdie attacked: All you need to know

In a shocking turn of events, former Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie was attacked on stage at the Chautauqua Institution in New York on August 12, 2022. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GBlRp8i https://ift.tt/ibIusQJ August 12, 2022 at 10:56PM

Author Salman Rushdie attacked on stage in New York, suffers stab wound

from Times of India https://ift.tt/A5xpbE7 https://ift.tt/ibIusQJ August 12, 2022 at 10:56PM

'FBI removed top secret documents from Trump's home'

FBI agents who searched former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida on Monday removed 11 sets of classified documents including some marked as top secret, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing documents it reviewed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qnuMG6l https://ift.tt/ibIusQJ August 12, 2022 at 11:22PM

Comedian Raju Srivastava's condition is stable

Comedian and actor Raju Srivastava ji’s condition is stable and his family has shared a note about his health update. Here is the note: "Dear all, Raju Srivastava ji’s condition is stable. We are praying for his speedy recovery. " from Times of India https://ift.tt/wXAReU7 https://ift.tt/ibIusQJ August 12, 2022 at 11:27PM

Cross-examine survivors of assault in 1 sitting: SC

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Sh8isVL https://ift.tt/XiS2BCN August 12, 2022 at 04:29AM

7% Indians own crypto, 7th highest globally: UN

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Q9d7qIX https://ift.tt/XiS2BCN August 12, 2022 at 04:36AM

'Some TN Dalit panchayat chiefs not allowed to hoist flag'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/lMLRyPN https://ift.tt/XiS2BCN August 11, 2022 at 02:41PM

Need to balance welfare measures & economy’s health: Supreme Court on freebies

The CJI said, “The economy losing money or getting ruined is one issue and, at the same time, welfare measures for the poor... both have to be considered. Both have to be balanced. That is the reason why we initiated the debate. We want an expert panel to put its collective thinking and wisdom into the issue and give a report which can be the basis for the court to take some measures.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/RQcofuP https://ift.tt/XiS2BCN August 12, 2022 at 02:14AM

India without clinical trial registry since July 1

Officially, the Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI) does not exist anymore since there has been no official order extending its existence beyond June 30, 2022. The existing staff of CTRI also have not been given any further extension. But over 1,060 clinical trials have been registered between July 1 and August 5. from Times of India https://ift.tt/i29ILYU https://ift.tt/XiS2BCN August 11, 2022 at 05:09PM

'Volunteer battalions', amnesty for prisoners: Is Russia running out of troops for Ukraine war?

As Russia continues to suffer losses in its invasion of Ukraine, now nearing its sixth month, the Kremlin has refused to announce a full-blown mobilization — a move that could be very unpopular for President Vladimir Putin. That has led instead to a covert recruitment effort that includes using prisoners to make up the manpower shortage. from Times of India https://ift.tt/l2XynTp https://ift.tt/XiS2BCN August 11, 2022 at 03:01PM

Elon Musk sells another $7 billion Tesla shares

from Times of India https://ift.tt/vm5W2OA https://ift.tt/puhFTAR August 11, 2022 at 04:32AM

Live: Corbevax gets nod as booster after Covishield, Covaxin

Biological E’s Covid vaccine Corbevax has received the government’s nod for use as a precaution. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/nxUdr51 https://ift.tt/puhFTAR August 11, 2022 at 03:36AM

Nitish Kumar likely to retain home, give departments with BJP to RJD

Eight-time Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will seek a vote of confidence during a two-day special session of the assembly later this month. The trust vote will be preceded by the election of a new speaker, replacing Vijay Kumar Sinha of BJP, with whom the CM had a spat in the House recently. At its first cabinet meeting, also attended by RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav, the new government decided to convene the assembly on August 24 and 25. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ntCjwPl https://ift.tt/puhFTAR August 11, 2022 at 01:53AM

EC backs SC on poll freebies panel but refuses to be on it

The Election Commission on Wednesday supported the Supreme Court's decision to set up an expert committee to examine regulatory measures on freebies announced by political parties ahead of elections, but declined to be part of the panel while taking strong objections to SC's remarks portraying it to be non-serious about the problem. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MF8EHVY https://ift.tt/puhFTAR August 11, 2022 at 02:22AM

PM unveils Rs 900 cr ethanol plant to help Delhi-NCR breathe easy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the world biofuel day by dedicating to the nation a Rs 900 crore plant in Haryana for producing ethanol from farm waste using indigenously developed 2G (second generation) technology, a development he said would help Delhi and its neighbourhood breathe easy by reducing pollution from burning of farm stubble. from Times of India https://ift.tt/t9RgapD https://ift.tt/puhFTAR August 10, 2022 at 11:29PM

In a first, DGCA opens up skies for non-binary pilots

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a circular issued on Wednesday stated the medical assessment should be carried out on a case-to-case basis with the Indian Air Force doctors to do the final assessment based on the detailed medical report submitted by the endocrinologist or the specialist handling the candidate concerned. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EX2Lq9W https://ift.tt/puhFTAR August 11, 2022 at 02:43AM

Watch movie review: Raksha Bandhan

This highly emotional drama doesn’t fail to touch you, but it had the potential to be a far more entertaining watch. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bDJf3HX https://ift.tt/puhFTAR August 11, 2022 at 12:12AM

Live: Kerala reports 30% of India’s daily Covid toll

Kerala's total Covid cases may be showing a decline but there is no respite from daily new deaths. The state now reports 25-30% of the daily new Covid deaths in India. Meanwhile, Nepal has stopped the entry of people coming from India who test positive after four Indian tourists were diagnosed with coronavirus infection and were sent back, amid a sharp surge in the number of cases in the Himalayan nation. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/7LuC5DQ https://ift.tt/8YyIzws August 09, 2022 at 12:09AM

Manipur restores mobile internet

The Manipur government on Tuesday afternoon restored mobile internet services after three days of suspension in view of what it said was a "positive development" amid the indefinite economic blockade in the hill districts imposed by the All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM). from Times of India https://ift.tt/JrScOwo https://ift.tt/8YyIzws August 10, 2022 at 05:27AM

UK issues new 'extreme heat' warning

Britain's weather service on Tuesday issued an amber "Extreme Heat" warning for parts of England and Wales, with no respite in sight from hot dry conditions that have sparked fires, broken temperature records and strained the nation's infrastructure. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XtYH754 https://ift.tt/8YyIzws August 10, 2022 at 12:39AM

Bihar can't run sans Lalu: Daughter tweets song

After BJP-JD(U) breakup in Bihar on Tuesday, former CM Lalu Prasad's daughter posted celebratory tweets mentioning Bhojpuri song, saying "Lalu Bin Chalu Ee Bihar Na Hoyi (Bihar can't run without Lalu)". from Times of India https://ift.tt/MPLRuCH https://ift.tt/8YyIzws August 10, 2022 at 03:15AM

Bihar: Congress gets in with just 19 MLAs, will face anti-incumbency

The news of Nitish Kumar's desertion of the BJP-backed coalition government in Bihar provided a source of happiness to Congress but did not trigger the jubilation that the recruitment of a new ally would have ordinarily generated. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LPqm5zA https://ift.tt/8YyIzws August 10, 2022 at 04:38AM

BJP knew Nitish was leaving, but didn't figure out RJD angle

BJP is learnt to have got a sense from certain quarters that Nitish Kumar could jump the NDA ship yet again, but the party leadership could not fully anticipate his plan to form an alliance with RJD, which was his principal target of attack during the 2020 assembly polls as he highlighted corruption charges against Lalu Prasad and his family. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DBRvj4s https://ift.tt/8YyIzws August 10, 2022 at 03:34AM

Nitish Kumar and the 'art of 'surviving': Is it the beginning of the end?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/0KmWito https://ift.tt/8YyIzws August 09, 2022 at 08:56PM

Sanjay Raut used proceeds of crime to buy Alibaug land: ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) told a special PMLA court on Monday that Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, arrested in a money laundering case connected to the Patra Chawl project, had utilised a considerable amount of cash, allegedly received as proceeds of crime, to purchase land in Kihim, Alibaug. The ED said the purchase had been confirmed by some of the sellers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GXKyO8i https://ift.tt/bTxWf4v August 09, 2022 at 03:50AM

2 girls among 24 who scored JEE 100 percentile

Twenty-four candidates, including two women, scored 100 percentile in the Joint Entrance Examination - Main (JEE-Main) 2022, the results for which were announced on Monday by National Testing Agency (NTA). from Times of India https://ift.tt/HxCsQXS https://ift.tt/bTxWf4v August 09, 2022 at 04:03AM

Oppose bills, don’t stall them: PM Modi

In his farewell speech for Venkaiah Naidu, PM Modi hinted the opposition was stalling legislative business in Rajya Sabha. "This House certainly has the right to agree or disagree to the bills referred from the other House. The House can pass, reject or amend them. But our democracy doesn't envisage stalling the bills," Modi said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hGlIBa2 https://ift.tt/bTxWf4v August 09, 2022 at 04:20AM

Woman kills partner, packs body in suitcase

Preeti Sharma allegedly slit the throat of Feroz Salmani, 23, her live-in partner, in a fit of rage after the two had an argument over the weekend. Police said she stored the body in her fridge for a day and planned to leave the suitcase on a train. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HQvglUY https://ift.tt/bTxWf4v August 09, 2022 at 04:29AM

China to India: Don't disturb 'normal exchange' with Sri Lanka

Still smarting from Sri Lanka's decision to block a Chinese spy vessel's visit to Hambantota, Beijing on Monday asked India to not disturb its "normal exchange" with the island nation by citing "senseless" security concerns. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uNntbEo https://ift.tt/CepxKs4 August 09, 2022 at 01:02AM

Opposition cosies up to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as JD(U) rift with BJP worsens

The BJP-JD(U) coalition in Bihar appeared to be teetering on the brink as a gleeful opposition waited with open arms to embrace CM Nitish Kumar amid growing tension in his partnership with the saffron party. Speculation of a regime change surged after Nitish convened a meeting of party MLAs and MPs on Tuesday. In a not-so unrelated development, RJD has called a meeting of key functionaries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4lui13c https://ift.tt/CepxKs4 August 09, 2022 at 01:50AM

Residents want Noida neta Tyagi arrested at the earliest

The decision to send bulldozers to the Noida condominium to raze parts of the posh apartment of absconding neta Shrikant Tyagi drew questions from various RWAs, which pointed out that the practice of making illegal extensions and additions to flats is rampant across the city and the action against Tyagi should be replicated in other cases of violations too. Officials said in Tyagi's society alone, Noida Authority has issued notices to over 200 residents in the past on illegal constructions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yS1kqhl https://ift.tt/CepxKs4 August 09, 2022 at 02:28AM

CWG 2022: India finish 4th with 22 gold medals

Led by the iconic PV Sindhu, Indian shuttlers owned the badminton arena by winning all three titles on offer on the day while paddler Sharath Kamal yet again reminded everyone of his class and awe-inspiring longevity with a coruscating show, as the country wrapped up its CWG campaign with 61 medals to finish a creditable fourth. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xkAVyz9 https://ift.tt/CepxKs4 August 08, 2022 at 09:40PM

India's great leap: Historic gold-silver in triple jump at Commonwealth Games 2022

For once, the Indian participants in an athletics event weren't hanging on the margins, hoping for someone in the leader pack to suddenly implode. They were the leader pack, and it felt so disbelievingly different as triple jumpers Eldhose Paul and Abdulla Aboobacker consulted among themselves around the pit, only to be finally separated by a mere 0.01 cm for gold-silver. Praveen Chitravel narrowly missed out on the bronze. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Cj7kYPE https://ift.tt/OWeiyfA August 08, 2022 at 02:59AM

Ayodhya BJP MLA, mayor in list of 40 linked to illegal land deals

Amid a raging ongoing controversy over illegal transaction of land in the temple town, the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) has released a list of 40 'colonisers' involved in illegal plotting of land. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4dYz9hB https://ift.tt/OWeiyfA August 07, 2022 at 08:58PM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar skips Niti Aayog meet, his 4th in 3 weeks

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Sunday skipped the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi. This is the fourth meeting called by the Union government since July 17 that Nitish preferred to stay away from, amid sour relations with ally BJP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MkAjIUY https://ift.tt/OWeiyfA August 07, 2022 at 09:49PM

CWG: Sharath-Sreeja pair wins gold in mixed doubles TT

Indian table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal defied age to team up with young Sreeja Akula to win the mixed doubles gold medal at the Commonwealth Games here on Sunday. Barring a blip in the second game, Sharath and Akula pair was in complete control of the tie, comfortably beating Javen Choong and Karen Lyne of Malaysia 11-4, 9-11, 11-5, 11-6 in the gold medal contest. Sharath produced a class act to also reach the men's singles final. from Times of India https://ift.tt/V4mUk2Z https://ift.tt/OWeiyfA August 08, 2022 at 01:30AM

India win 5th T20I by 88 runs, complete 4-1 Windies rout

Shreyas Iyer roared back to form with a stroke-filled 64 while the spinners picked up all the 10 wickets as India recorded yet another one-sided 88-run victory over West Indies to wrap up 5-match T20I series by a comprehensive 4-1 margin. Iyer's fifty and useful contributions from Deepak Hooda (38) and Hardik Pandya (28) propelled India to 188/7. In reply, West Indies were all out for 100 inside 16 overs as one of the most lopsided T20I bilateral series came to an end. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9TwOMxi https://ift.tt/OWeiyfA August 08, 2022 at 12:07AM

Neta's supporters barge into society, misbehave with residents

Tyagi was booked in a molestation case on Friday after he pushed a woman, a resident of the society he lives in, during an argument over palm trees he had planted near his apartment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/p0cefy2 https://ift.tt/OWeiyfA August 07, 2022 at 11:22PM

Here’s what Rajeev Sen had to say about his estranged wife

Charu Asopa and Rajeev Sen, who tied the knot in 2019, have been in the news for their constant fights and taking the legal route to part ways. Last month, Charu in an exclusive interview with BT told us that the couple has decided to part ways legally and she initiated the process. While the actress accused Rajeev of spreading lies about her, the latter claimed that she hid her first marriage from him. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rebDnxB https://ift.tt/OWeiyfA August 07, 2022 at 08:47PM

Naidu's tenure saw key rise in RS productivity

Vice-president M Venkaiah Naidu, who demits office on August 10, will leave behind a legacy of having bumped up the performance of Rajya Sabha as its chairman on several counts, improving productivity of the House and encouraging the use of mother tongue besides a detailed study of the functioning of the House of Elders. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UmhGfds https://ift.tt/OWeiyfA August 07, 2022 at 02:44AM

Shinde grants special powers to bureaucrats, draws oppn ire

Chief minister Eknath Shinde is at the receiving end for granting quasi-judicial powers to bureaucrats. Leader of opposition Ajit Pawar, Congress legislature party leader Balasaheb Thorat and Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe strongly criticised the CM, saying his decision is anti-democratic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iNF9m0w https://ift.tt/OWeiyfA August 07, 2022 at 02:50AM

2 Muslim students win online quiz on Ramayana

As DC Books announced the winners of the recently-held statewide online quiz on Ramayana, held to mark the observance of Ramayana month, the top two names of five winners caught everyone's attention. from Times of India https://ift.tt/AC386rT https://ift.tt/OWeiyfA August 06, 2022 at 09:11AM

C'garh village bans liquor, gets CCTVs to keep watch

A village in Chhattisgarh's Balod district has banned liquor and drawn up 'rules' to impose a fine of Rs 51,000 on anyone selling or buying liquor in their area from Times of India https://ift.tt/1WuxQiC https://ift.tt/OWeiyfA August 07, 2022 at 03:34AM

Man attacked by mob over Nupur post, 6 arrested

A 23-year-old man was attacked on August 4 in Karjat allegedly over a post he shared on Nupur Sharma's comments. Five people have been arrested. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6A8jLBE https://ift.tt/OWeiyfA August 07, 2022 at 03:44AM

CWG: Bhavina wins gold, Sonalben bags bronze in para TT

Star Indian para table tennis player Bhavina Patel won a gold medal in the women's singles class 3-5 at the Commonwealth Games here on Saturday. The 35-year-old from Gujarat, who had won a silver at Tokyo Paralympics, prevailed 12-10 11-2 11-9 over Nigeria's Ifechukwude Christiana Ikpeoyi to cap off a superb show at the quadrennial event. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tb9MoS5 https://ift.tt/vmwJeQ2 August 07, 2022 at 01:59AM

4th T20I: Rohit's India ensures another series win

Rohit Sharma maintained his unbeaten record as captain in bilateral T20Is after India made short work of West Indies by 59 runs to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the 5-match series. It was a perfect weekend for the NRIs in and around Florida, as India first scored 191/5 with useful knocks from Rishabh Pant (44) and skipper Rohit (33). In reply, West Indies innings folded for a lowly 132 in 19.1 overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HEjSzI3 https://ift.tt/vmwJeQ2 August 07, 2022 at 12:56AM

Cong's' 'black shirt' stir against temple: Amit Shah

Terming Congress functionaries' black shirt protest 'appeasement politics', home minister Amit Shah said it deliberately chose the colour and the second anniversary of Ram Mandir construction to convey its opposition to its restoration. "ED action and price rise are just excuses. Since it couldn't afford to openly convey its opposition to the temple, it tried to put across the message subtly," he said. Jairam Ramesh, head of Congress's media cell, accused Shah of giving a "malicious twist" to their agitation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1EKnS3O https://ift.tt/vmwJeQ2 August 06, 2022 at 04:23AM

BJP MP seeks NIA probe into 'creeping Islamisation'

BJP MP of Lok Sabha from Godda demanded a probe by National Investigation Agency (NIA) into what he called the creeping Islamisation of larger parts of Jharkhand and adjoining Bihar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/x4YyFAP https://ift.tt/vmwJeQ2 August 06, 2022 at 04:29AM

Bihar: Death toll in Saran hooch tragedy rises to 12

At least nine people died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor at Bhatha village under Maker police station area in Bihar's Saran district on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/s1EBdOQ https://ift.tt/vmwJeQ2 August 05, 2022 at 05:27AM

A mission to ensure honour for the dead

Single mom has helped cremate over 500: She has now become a messiah for the poor - and the dead. "I get calls from the mortuary, police, NGOs, slums and crematoriums. It's a spiritual thing for me, what I do... connects me to the almighty," she said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WwEX6Kk https://ift.tt/vmwJeQ2 August 06, 2022 at 04:43AM

27 in Tamil Nadu get life for 2018 murder of three Dalits

Twenty-seven people were sentenced to life by a court in TN's Sivaganga district on Friday for the murder of three Dalits in a clash at a temple festival at Kachanatham village on May 28, 2018. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7JEAbW4 https://ift.tt/vmwJeQ2 August 06, 2022 at 03:31AM

Twitter should follow local law in India: Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the world's richest man, who is locked in a court battle with Twitter over a failed bid that Twitter now intends to force through, said the social media giant had failed to disclose "risky" litigation against the Indian government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yCbelpA https://ift.tt/vmwJeQ2 August 06, 2022 at 03:41AM

Triple delight for paddler Sharath Kamal in CWG 2022

Ace Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal put up a sensational show to progress to the semifinals of all his three events in the table tennis competition of the Commonwealth Games on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yO9gtYf https://ift.tt/vmwJeQ2 August 05, 2022 at 11:45PM

SC threatens to send senior Army officer to jail for flouting order

The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on the General Officer Commanding of Telangana-Andhra Sub-Area (TASA) for deliberate violation of a trial court order giving possession of a land to a civilian and using the might of armed forces to raze down the boundary wall on that land. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gUv80IA https://ift.tt/8ZWhojR August 05, 2022 at 03:36AM

Raut’s custody extended, wife to be quizzed by ED

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut used an additional Rs 1.17 crore of proceeds from crime for purchasing land at Alibaug, while his wife Varsha received Rs 1.08 crore into her bank account, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed the special PMLA court on Thursday. The Rauts also received Rs 1.06 crore from Pravin Raut, a key accused in the Patra Chawl redevelopment case, the ED told the court. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9OozpWu https://ift.tt/8ZWhojR August 05, 2022 at 02:14AM

In a 1st, air reconnaissance op by all-woman Navy team

from Times of India https://ift.tt/xUPbyaB https://ift.tt/8ZWhojR August 05, 2022 at 02:42AM

Justice Lalit set to be CJI Ramana's successor

from Times of India https://ift.tt/69kT8om https://ift.tt/8ZWhojR August 05, 2022 at 01:49AM

Migrant labourer killed, 2 others hurt in Pulwama attack

from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZfrG2zY https://ift.tt/8ZWhojR August 05, 2022 at 12:56AM

Glitches at CUET again, 2nd shift exams put off

The first day of the second phase of the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate courses — CUET(UG) — was marred by several technical glitches, so much so that the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducting the crucial test for admissions to all central many state university colleges had to postpone the exams. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nwkBCyI https://ift.tt/8ZWhojR August 05, 2022 at 01:42AM

ED quizzes Kharge amid protests in Parliament

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday resumed its investigation into the Young Indian case by extensively quizzing leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, at the Herald House amid protests by Congress in Parliament and outside, and allegations of “intimidation of political opponents” — a charge that was rebutted by the anti-money laundering agency. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PvbZUzl https://ift.tt/8ZWhojR August 05, 2022 at 01:56AM

Six dead, several ill after consuming spurious liquor in Chhapra

Saran SP Santosh Kumar admitted that some people had consumed liquor at the village during Nag Panchami celebrations on Tuesday. "Marhoura and Sonepur DSPs are camping at the village. We have begun an investigation into the incident," he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UETH3dS https://ift.tt/8ZWhojR August 04, 2022 at 11:09PM

Ghosal makes history with singles medal in CWG squash

Saurav Ghosal created history on Wednesday as he won India's first ever singles medal in squash at the Commonwealth Games. Displaying excellent form in the men's singles bronze medal match, Ghosal humbled former world number one James Willstrop of England 11-6 11-1 11-4. It was a fine comeback by Ghosal after being outclassed by New Zealand's Paul Coll in the men's singles semifinals on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FQXEkrP https://ift.tt/Kh3WetX August 03, 2022 at 11:17PM

Cabinet OKs climate action goals under Paris Agreement

from Times of India https://ift.tt/sjW35yw https://ift.tt/Kh3WetX August 04, 2022 at 02:47AM

Sonia joins colleagues in well, protests ED action

from Times of India https://ift.tt/boR9VrH https://ift.tt/Kh3WetX August 04, 2022 at 02:55AM

Over half of UAPA-accused in 18-30 age group: MHA data

Around 53% of the total 4,690 people arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) between 2018 and 2020 were aged between 18 and 30, while 13 were below 18 and 10 above 60 years, the home ministry informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The number of arrests made under the anti-terror law fell by a significant 32% to 1,321 from 1,948 in 2019, though the number of convictions rose to 80 from 34 (135%), MHA stated. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JARG4YH https://ift.tt/Kh3WetX August 04, 2022 at 02:18AM

After 6 months, Delhi Covid cases cross 2k mark

The number of new Covid-19 cases in the city crossed the 2,000-mark on Wednesday, with five patients succumbing to the deadly virus. The last time the city recorded over 2,000 cases was on February 4 (2,272 cases with 20 deaths) when it was witnessing the slowdown of the Omicron wave from Times of India https://ift.tt/LqxGWoM https://ift.tt/Kh3WetX August 04, 2022 at 01:52AM

After 5 years of work, govt decides to withdraw data protection bill

The government on Wednesday sprung a surprise as it spiked the much-debated, and contentious Data Protection Bill from Parliament, promising to introduce a new legislation “very soon but without any dilution to broader privacy aspects of the original bill and without any compromise to the Right to Privacy” as provided by the Supreme Court in its historic judgment given in August 2017. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Xeh3kAb https://ift.tt/Kh3WetX August 04, 2022 at 01:33AM

Pan-India star Prabhas purchases first ticket of 'Sita Ramam'

Pan-India star Prabhas attended the pre-release event of Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming film 'Sita Ramam' in Hyderabad on Wednesday (August 3). Prabhas, who was last seen playing a world-renowned palmist named Vikramaditya in 'Radhe Shyam,' graced the occasion as the chief guest for the evening. The star actor arrived in style in Hyderabad for the 'Sita Ramam' pre-release event. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sfg6U7B https://ift.tt/Kh3WetX August 03, 2022 at 10:20PM

ED searches Herald House, 12 other spots

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday carried out searches at Herald House in central Delhi’s Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg besides a dozen other locations in connection with the National Herald money laundering case in which Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son, Rahul, have recently been questioned. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nOATP8c https://ift.tt/MA45LPZ August 03, 2022 at 01:45AM

SC junks Bihar appeal against bail to 56 prohibition violators

from Times of India https://ift.tt/um17g2T https://ift.tt/MA45LPZ August 03, 2022 at 01:37AM

CWG 2022: India retain men's TT team gold

Harmeet Desai raised his game in the decisive singles as the Indian men's table tennis team retained its Commonwealth Games gold medal after a close fight against Singapore on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NmDh3sz https://ift.tt/MA45LPZ August 02, 2022 at 09:02PM

AP: Over 50 women fall sick after inhaling poisonous gas

Over 50 women working at Quantum Seeds unit of Brandix India Apparel Company (BIAC), Atchutapuram in Anakapalle district, fell sick after inhaling some poisonous gas. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Kw4cvPQ https://ift.tt/MA45LPZ August 02, 2022 at 09:49PM

Govt cuts windfall tax on fuel export, raises levy on domestic crude oil

The government on Tuesday evening cut the windfall tax on diesel and ATF in line with softening international petroleum product prices but raised the duty on domestically produced crude oil. While the tax on export of diesel was cut to Rs 5 per litre from Rs 11, that on jet fuel (ATF) was scrapped, an official notification showed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GWlm7Ft https://ift.tt/MA45LPZ August 02, 2022 at 11:30PM

4-year data science degree from IIT-Madras for all

The IIT-Madras announced that its BSc in programming and data science now comes with a four-year BSc degree option with multiple entry and exit options. And there is no age or geographic limit to pursue this programme. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nf0z9Wt https://ift.tt/q2YfODC August 01, 2022 at 04:45PM

Normal rains likely in Aug-Sept, says IMD

from Times of India https://ift.tt/dTcXo89 https://ift.tt/q2YfODC August 02, 2022 at 01:25AM

Kolkata businessman gave Jharkhand MLAs 49 lakh: Bengal CID

from Times of India https://ift.tt/n45cOQ2 https://ift.tt/q2YfODC August 02, 2022 at 02:34AM

NTR’s daughter found hanging in bedroom

from Times of India https://ift.tt/lPGiyaM https://ift.tt/q2YfODC August 02, 2022 at 01:59AM

Monkeypox task force set up as first death in India confirmed

The Centre has constituted a task force to monitor the emerging monkeypox situation in the country even as Kerala confirmed the first death in the country from the disease and Delhi reported its second case, a Nigerian national with no recent history of travel abroad. Meanwhile, another suspected case emerged in Rajasthan. The task force has been mandated to monitor and provide guidance on the expansion of diagnostic facilities and to explore vaccination for the infection. from Times of India https://ift.tt/n6TAkKe https://ift.tt/q2YfODC August 02, 2022 at 12:59AM

Uma Maheswari found hanging at her home in Hyd

The daughter of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, allegedly committed suicide on Monday in Hyderabad. Police confirmed that the incident took place in the afternoon. The late legendary actor’s daughter, Kanthamaneni Uma Maheswari, allegedly committed suicide at her home. During the investigation, police had found out that she allegedly committed suicide due to health issues. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6Titf08 https://ift.tt/q2YfODC August 01, 2022 at 08:24PM