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Bilkis case: 'Convicts didn't tell SC that HC had junked similar pleas'

Rape survivor Bilkis Bano on Wednesday requested the Supreme Court for an open court hearing of her plea for review of the SC's May 13 judgment allowing Gujarat to consider the remission pleas of 11 lifers, guilty of gang-raping many and murdering 14 during the 2002 communal riots in the state. The covnicts concealed from the apex court the fact that the Gujarat HC had twice rejected similar pleas, she said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YjX3kCn https://ift.tt/8KGlNsC December 01, 2022 at 04:03AM

Mexico exit World Cup on goal difference despite beating Saudi

Mexico scored twice in five second-half minutes in a thrilling last-ditch effort to stay in the World Cup on Wednesday, beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 but agonisingly missing out on the last 16 on goal difference. Goals from Henry Martin and Luis Chavez soon after the interval catapulted Mexico back into contention, but a string of superb saves by Saudi keeper Mohamed Al-Owais and two disallowed efforts denied the South Americans the elusive goal they needed to advance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jiokPzI https://ift.tt/8KGlNsC December 01, 2022 at 03:10AM

Humanity’s challenges can be solved by acting together: PM Modi

from Times of India https://ift.tt/YdhtL8G https://ift.tt/8KGlNsC December 01, 2022 at 02:43AM

India saw very low number of Covid vax clotting cases: Govt

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that India had a very low incidence of Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) cases of Thrombosis and Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) during administration of 220 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccines. It said till September 30 this year India has administered 219.9 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine. A total 26 AEFI cases of TTS were reported, of which 14 recovered and 12 died. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RL1lXjw https://ift.tt/8KGlNsC December 01, 2022 at 12:52AM

EU warns Musk that Twitter faces ban over content moderation

TWITTER-EU/ (URGENT)EU warns Musk that Twitter faces ban over content moderation -FT from Times of India https://ift.tt/kfuwVUC https://ift.tt/8KGlNsC November 30, 2022 at 11:33PM

New row? Raj guv returns 3 pvt university bills

from Times of India https://ift.tt/SRfWrdB https://ift.tt/X8wGQvl November 30, 2022 at 04:18AM

BJP puts Ram Mandir in Gujarat campaign focus

from Times of India https://ift.tt/i0fW2GN https://ift.tt/X8wGQvl November 30, 2022 at 03:05AM

Jamiat in top court to seek SC status for Dalit Muslims

from Times of India https://ift.tt/1K4Yye3 https://ift.tt/X8wGQvl November 30, 2022 at 02:46AM

Will use G20 presidency to reflect concerns of global south: EAM Jaishankar

Foreign minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India would like to use its G20 presidency to reflect the interests and concerns of the global south because as these have been sidelined. Official sources said that the 200 G20 meetings India will host under its presidency will likely be spread over 50 cities, including in J&K. The government is currently looking to finalise a G20 meeting on tourism in J&K. from Times of India https://ift.tt/t2JWFiN https://ift.tt/X8wGQvl November 30, 2022 at 01:33AM

Kharge’s ‘Ravan’ barb at PM: BJP, Cong in war of words

from Times of India https://ift.tt/OC5XSnt https://ift.tt/X8wGQvl November 30, 2022 at 01:15AM

AIIMS restores data, online services to take time to resume

After six days, AIIMS authorities finally managed to restore the hospital's e-data, which was hacked after a ransomware attack on its servers. However, the network is still being sanitised and it may take some more time to restore the online services, sources said. It is feared that the data of around 3-4 crore patients could have been compromised due to the breach detected on November 23. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fWgANCM https://ift.tt/X8wGQvl November 30, 2022 at 01:46AM

Netherlands qualify for WC Round of 16 as Group A topper

Netherlands qualified for the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after finishing the Group A on top with an easy 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LcH7bqR https://ift.tt/X8wGQvl November 29, 2022 at 10:49PM

Indian, Indonesian scholars to deliberate on countering radicalisation

from Times of India https://ift.tt/9iZ6j1n https://ift.tt/9LGboCX November 29, 2022 at 02:57AM

UP: Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, Agra get first police commissioners

Uttar Pradesh's three new commissionerates in Ghaziabad, Agra and Prayagraj got their first police commissioners on Monday, according to an official order. Ajay Mishra was appointed the commissioner of Ghaziabad, Preetinder Singh of Agra and Ramit Sharma of Prayagraj, the order issued late Monday night stated. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CjXJZuF https://ift.tt/9LGboCX November 29, 2022 at 01:12AM

India’s first private launch pad unveiled at Sriharikota

from Times of India https://ift.tt/O6UHVqE https://ift.tt/9LGboCX November 29, 2022 at 01:11AM

Mosquito menace on Mumbai-Indore IndiGo flight

from Times of India https://ift.tt/6Wq5vId https://ift.tt/9LGboCX November 29, 2022 at 12:53AM

Centre returns 20 files on judges to SC Collegium

Face off between the Centre and the Supreme Court over appointment of judges continued on Monday with the government returning 20 files and expressing "strong reservations" about the names recommended by the Collegium. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XST31K8 https://ift.tt/9LGboCX November 28, 2022 at 11:24PM

FIFA WC: Brazil beat Switzerland 1-0 to qualify for last 16

Favourites Brazil joined holders France as the second team to secure a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Monday. Brazil defeated Switzerland 1-0 in their second Group G game to register their second successive win in Qatar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VlbBdpL https://ift.tt/9LGboCX November 28, 2022 at 11:44PM

4 of family killed, 1 injured in crash on Delhi-Haridwar highway

Four of a family, including a Noida-based engineer, his wife, sister-in-law and her one-year-old daughter, were crushed to death after a speeding truck overturned and fell on their car late on Saturday night on the Delhi-Haridwar highway (NH-58) in the New Mandi police station area of Muzaffarnagar district. The engineer's brother was grievously injured in the accident. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qRbiFWM https://ift.tt/GOJEsmX November 28, 2022 at 04:33AM

Mysuru bus stop side domes razed

from Times of India https://ift.tt/vJjARIu https://ift.tt/GOJEsmX November 28, 2022 at 04:03AM

Gujarat ATS nabs IIT grad for threat mail to PM

from Times of India https://ift.tt/sYnaQvT https://ift.tt/GOJEsmX November 28, 2022 at 03:32AM

Landslide kills at least seven on Italy's Ischia island

At least seven people, including a newborn and two children, were killed on the southern Italian holiday island of Ischia after a landslide caused by torrential rain devastated a small town here, an official said on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hYnbe6S https://ift.tt/GOJEsmX November 28, 2022 at 01:46AM

Cut ties with child-killing regime, Khamenei’s niece tells world, held

from Times of India https://ift.tt/CVncots https://ift.tt/GOJEsmX November 27, 2022 at 05:00PM

FIFA WC: Croatia go top with 4-1 win, Canada eliminated

Canada's celebration for their first ever goal in the men's World Cup did not last long as they crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after suffering a 1-4 defeat against Croatia in their second Group F game on Sunday. Alphonso Davies scored the historical goal in the second minute to give Canada a perfect start, but Croatia showed their class to register a thumping comeback win. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NhRYElb https://ift.tt/GOJEsmX November 27, 2022 at 11:53PM

No money to buy food, killed baby: Debt-hit techie to cops

from Times of India https://ift.tt/MtaEKg3 https://ift.tt/zKUMh2E November 27, 2022 at 04:22AM

BJP's 10 fake videos vs my 10 pledges: Delhi chief minister Kejriwal

from Times of India https://ift.tt/kI0KE8D https://ift.tt/zKUMh2E November 27, 2022 at 03:31AM

'Crorepati' MCD candidates up from 30% to 42%

from Times of India https://ift.tt/OBbIm8o https://ift.tt/zKUMh2E November 27, 2022 at 03:40AM

On bride’s call, 60 cops escort Dalit groom on horseback

from Times of India https://ift.tt/M821AKC https://ift.tt/zKUMh2E November 27, 2022 at 02:35AM

After US, Indians now pip Chinese in getting UK student visas

from Times of India https://ift.tt/4G1wVWe https://ift.tt/zKUMh2E November 27, 2022 at 01:12AM

Mbappe double takes France into World Cup knockout stage

Kylian Mbappe shone for the defending champions with a brace as France beat Denmark 2-1 in their second Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Saturday. With the victory, France became the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 in Qatar with one game in hand. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yqPOtef https://ift.tt/zKUMh2E November 26, 2022 at 11:48PM

CBI to probe Assam-Meghalaya border clash

The CBI will probe the November 22 clash on the Assam-Meghalaya border in which six people were killed, five of them in firing by Assam Police, the home ministry announced on Friday amid a continuing backlash in Shillong that included a mob attack on a customs and excise official. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6V9zoFp https://ift.tt/sWJzv9I November 26, 2022 at 02:26AM

Delhi HC grants bail to YES Bank ex-MD-CEO in laundering case

The Delhi HC Friday granted bail to former YES Bank managing director and CEO Rana Kapoor in a multi-crore money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain granted the relief to Kapoor on his appeal challenging a trial court order denying him bail. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ygVUmiq https://ift.tt/sWJzv9I November 26, 2022 at 02:41AM

Delhi HC bars 'unauthorised' use of Big B's name, voice & image

Amitabh Bachchan's voice, image, name or personality attributes can't be used without his permission, the Delhi HC said in an interim order on Friday, on a suit filed by the veteran actor. from Times of India https://ift.tt/I02PYu3 https://ift.tt/sWJzv9I November 26, 2022 at 02:38AM

ED's appeal against Raut's bail: HC judge recuses self

The Bombay high court's Justice MS Karnik on Friday recused himself from hearing the ED's plea seeking cancellation of bail granted to Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut and his alleged associate Pravin Raut in a money laundering case filed by the agency in connection with the Patra Chawl redevelopment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yQgpYkS https://ift.tt/sWJzv9I November 26, 2022 at 02:22AM

Live: Ukraine's 4 nuclear power plants reconnected to grid

Ukrainian authorities on Friday gradually restored power to millions of people left in the dark after the most devastating Russian air strikes so far, aided by the reconnection of the country's four nuclear plants. Stay with TOI for the latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/LnH46dz https://ift.tt/sWJzv9I November 26, 2022 at 12:41AM

Qatar eliminated after Netherlands and Ecuador draw

The Netherlands survived Ecuador onslaught to eke out a 1-1 draw in their second Group A match at the Khalifa International stadium to remain in contention for the Round of 16 spot. Ecuador too remained in the race but the result eliminated hosts Qatar from the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9pXb5W6 https://ift.tt/sWJzv9I November 25, 2022 at 11:58PM

Morbi ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh too little, make it Rs 10 lakh: HC to govt

The Gujarat high court asked the government on Thursday to increase the compensation money to nearly Rs 10 lakh for each fatality in the Morbi suspension bridge collapse, saying the current amount of Rs 4 lakh is inadequate. It said Rs 50,000 for the injured is a small amount too. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PzbOShU https://ift.tt/s5DVhZ9 November 25, 2022 at 03:56AM

After stir, collegium stalls transfer of Gujarat HC judge

from Times of India https://ift.tt/BWYjqx5 https://ift.tt/s5DVhZ9 November 25, 2022 at 03:50AM

Need to speak about intimate partner violence: Union minister Irani

from Times of India https://ift.tt/FlmA5GS https://ift.tt/s5DVhZ9 November 25, 2022 at 12:56AM

Ex-ISI head Lt Gen Asim Munir appointed new Pakistan army chief

Former ISI head Lt General Asim Munir will be Pakistan’s next army chief, PM Shehbaz Sharif announced Thursday and ended weeks of speculation about who succeeds Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa in a position considered the most powerful in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vVxr8LM https://ift.tt/s5DVhZ9 November 25, 2022 at 01:15AM

Live: China breaks Covid high of April 13 at over 31,000 cases

India saw a single day rise of 408 coronavirus infections, taking the tally to 4,46,70,483, while active cases further declined to 5,881, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll has climbed to 5,30,601 with five fatalities, which include four reconciled by Kerala and one death reported from Rajathan in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated. Stay with TOI for more updates -- from Times of India https://ift.tt/A8ZwsTd https://ift.tt/s5DVhZ9 November 24, 2022 at 05:10AM

Ronaldo first male player to score in five World Cups

Portugese striker Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score in five FIFA World Cups when he converted from the spot against Ghana in the Group H game in Qatar on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/i1vpPgR https://ift.tt/s5DVhZ9 November 24, 2022 at 11:11PM

Centre deploys teams to look into surge in measles cases in 3 states

from Times of India https://ift.tt/B8PJm6b https://ift.tt/um9c7NW November 23, 2022 at 10:50PM

5 Meghalaya villagers killed in border firing by Assam cops

from Times of India https://ift.tt/FXsJdTr https://ift.tt/4knEaMB November 23, 2022 at 03:26AM

WHO hunts for the next big pandemic bug

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Litnk7v https://ift.tt/4knEaMB November 23, 2022 at 06:46AM

Wipro becomes first Indian IT cos to allow employee union in Europe

The EWC agreement was negotiated with employee representatives from 13 countries including Germany, the Netherlands, France, Sweden, and Finland. The EWC was created within the three-year regulatory requirement from the date of receiving the request. Wipro has over 30,000 employees in Europe and counts Metro, Telefonica Germany, and ABB as some of its key customers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4TY6r5l https://ift.tt/4knEaMB November 23, 2022 at 04:08AM

Live: Ukraine detains 'traitor' who released Kherson prisoners

The situation in Kyiv, and other cities have deteriorated following the largest missile attack on the country’s power grid on Tuesday. President Zelensky said over 10 million Ukrainians were left without electricity after the strikes. Stay with TOI for more updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/T8QLPNW https://ift.tt/4knEaMB November 22, 2022 at 01:24AM

India, UAE talk on trade ties, use of UPI for remittances

from Times of India https://ift.tt/aGsV5mz https://ift.tt/4knEaMB November 23, 2022 at 03:59AM

Ronaldo to leave Man United after criticism of club

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will leave with immediate effect, the Premier League team said on Tuesday, marking a bitter end to the Portugal captain's second spell at Old Trafford after he said he felt betrayed by the club. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZepMRx9 https://ift.tt/4knEaMB November 22, 2022 at 11:15PM

Bajaj Pulsar P150 launched at Rs 1.17 lakh: Specs, variants, colours

Bajaj Auto states that the single-disc variant allows a more upright stance, while the twin-disc variant has a sportier stance with a split seat. The seat height is a very accessible 790 mm. The suspension setup now includes a new mono-shock at the rear and it gets an underbelly exhaust. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CRoMqTV https://ift.tt/4knEaMB November 22, 2022 at 07:33PM

Live: Kyiv residents prepare for ‘worst winter

The situation in Kyiv, and other cities has deteriorated following the largest missile attack on the country’s power grid on Tuesday. President Zelensky said over 10 million Ukrainians were left without electricity after the strikes. Stay with TOI for more updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/T8QLPNW https://ift.tt/IPciLCJ November 22, 2022 at 01:24AM

200 fleeing strife in Bangladesh entered Mizoram: Official

from Times of India https://ift.tt/B6yftmd https://ift.tt/IPciLCJ November 22, 2022 at 05:12AM

Vote for BJP to decide Guj's path of development: Amit Shah

from Times of India https://ift.tt/ipSVFU4 https://ift.tt/IPciLCJ November 22, 2022 at 04:15AM

Ministers, judges can now get online FCRA nod

The 2011 guidelines were updated to reflect the amendments made over the years to the FCRA, 2010 and Foreign Contribution Regulation Rules, 2011 (FCRR). Since 2015, these laws require public servants to apply for permission to travel abroad for purposes like training programmes, workshops, seminars or study tours organised by international agencies, by filling up form FC-2 via the MHA’s FCRA portal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sTqEvCz https://ift.tt/IPciLCJ November 22, 2022 at 03:40AM

‘Incredible India!’ to be back to woo tourists in post-pandemic period

from Times of India https://ift.tt/69rZJ8u https://ift.tt/IPciLCJ November 21, 2022 at 11:26PM

Climate fund: Donor base, beneficiaries to be clarified by ’23

from Times of India https://ift.tt/LQxZ1Cc https://ift.tt/YHsFk9I November 21, 2022 at 02:14AM

Govt’s FY23 food subsidy bill likely to cross Rs 3L cr

The government’s food subsidy bill is likely to cross Rs 3 lakh crore during the current financial year, nearly 50% more than the budget estimate of Rs 2lakh crore. This is primarily due to the extension of free foodgrain scheme, PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojna (PMGKAY) till December. According to estimates, this will be the second highest subsidy outgo for providing highly subsidised and free foodgrains to nearly 80 crore identified beneficiaries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7ku3SZ6 https://ift.tt/YHsFk9I November 21, 2022 at 03:48AM

Centre plans to include J&K ‘Balmiki’ members in SC list

As per the proposal, the ministry for social justice and empowerment is proposing the inclusion of ‘Balmiki’ in the SC list. The name is a spelling variation of ‘Valmiki’ which is already in the SC list, but given the strictness adopted in the recognition of Dalit groups, the difference leads to omission of many individuals or households from the ‘Balmiki’ caste from reservation and other affirmative action benefits. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mdPL8aD https://ift.tt/YHsFk9I November 21, 2022 at 02:32AM

FIFA WC: Qatar floors the world in stunning welcome

On Sunday, in the evening desert chill, at the gleaming, packed Al-Bayt stadium in the Al Khor town which literally means creek, by singing higher than the others, they were only reaffirming to the world that this belongs to them, that they had created it. And that, the world is welcome. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hAt8FaK https://ift.tt/YHsFk9I November 20, 2022 at 11:56PM

7 killed as truck rams roadside settlement in Bihar

In a horrific road accident, seven people including five kids were killed and eight other got seriously injured after being run over by a speeding truck on a roadside settlement in Nayaganj area of Vaishali district on late Sunday evening. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SsRpQbt https://ift.tt/YHsFk9I November 20, 2022 at 11:20PM

Pakistan based wanted terrorist Rinda dies in Lahore hospital

from Times of India https://ift.tt/x61a3Gp https://ift.tt/JDLjOwT November 20, 2022 at 05:12AM

CBI probes match-fixing in Indian football, five clubs under scanner

from Times of India https://ift.tt/0RcOILH https://ift.tt/JDLjOwT November 19, 2022 at 04:05AM

Nobody safe if bulldozer action permitted: Gauhati HC

from Times of India https://ift.tt/JZpXTDc https://ift.tt/JDLjOwT November 20, 2022 at 03:32AM

Winter session to begin on Dec 7, govt may table data protection bill

The winter session of Parliament will commence from December 7 and will continue until December 29, “subject to exigencies of government business”, the Lok Sabha secretariat said on Saturday. Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi, who tweeted the dates, said the session will comprise 17 sittings spread over 23 days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6c5iVRL https://ift.tt/JDLjOwT November 20, 2022 at 02:32AM

Those who defame Gujarat should not find place in state: PM

from Times of India /elections/assembly-elections/gujarat/news/those-who-defame-gujarat-should-not-find-place-in-state-pm-modi-tells-poll-rally/articleshow/95629980.cms https://ift.tt/JDLjOwT November 19, 2022 at 10:58PM

BCCI sacks men's selection panel

BCCI on Friday decided to sack all four senior men's national selectors following a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. In a press release, BCCI secretary Jay Shah invited applications for five positions with Nov 28 being the deadline. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GZAqH3g https://ift.tt/pSl3HRL November 19, 2022 at 06:26AM

Sodomy-murder of friend's son: Man gets death

A Pocso court on Friday held a 25-year-old daily-wage worker guilty of sodomising and murdering a one-and-a-half-year-old boy in September 2015 and awarded him death sentence, saying the offence was "of diabolic nature". from Times of India https://ift.tt/xBb7soT https://ift.tt/pSl3HRL November 19, 2022 at 05:26AM

PDS: Chhattisgarh fights ED over choice of SC bench

In an unprecedented tug-of-war for listing of a case before an "appropriate bench", the Chhattisgarh government appears locked in an intense legal battle in the Supreme Court with the ED that is seeking transfer of the trial in the alleged multi-crore Nagrik Apurti Nigam (PDS) scam accusing the state administration of protecting influential former IAS officers allegedly involved in the case. from Times of India https://ift.tt/J7zBo4k https://ift.tt/pSl3HRL November 19, 2022 at 04:55AM

300 schoolkids made to attend Ram Rahim ‘satsang’

The satsang, organised on a lawn in Roza police station area on Thursday, was projected on a giant screen to over 2,000 attendees. People from neighbouring districts, including Farrukhabad and Lakhimpur Kheri, were brought in buses, said police sources. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TmA1Sf9 https://ift.tt/pSl3HRL November 19, 2022 at 03:19AM

Court directs police to complete Aaftab's narco test in 5 days

Delhi's Saket District Court on Friday directed the city police to complete the narco analytic test of Aaftab Amin Poonawala, accused of killing his live-in partner Shradhha Walkar, within five days, while giving clear-cut instructions to cops not to use any third-degree measure on the accused. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gWeEPxk https://ift.tt/pSl3HRL November 18, 2022 at 07:22PM

Chhota Rajan, 3 others cleared in 2009 Maha shooting case

A sessions court on Thursday acquitted underworld don Chhota Rajan and three others accused of a 2009 shootout at Nagpada in south Mumbai in which two persons were killed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fo0FuKW https://ift.tt/dxswlB3 November 17, 2022 at 07:06PM

Reports misleading, Covaxin nod not a rush job: Govt

from Times of India https://ift.tt/qU7sexP https://ift.tt/dxswlB3 November 17, 2022 at 02:56PM

Thrown out of Rajdhani by TTE, jawan loses legs

A 29-year-old Army jawan of 24 Rajputana Rifles, Sonu Kumar Singh, lost both his legs and is battling for life at a military hospital after he was allegedly pushed off the Rajdhani express by a TTE at Bareilly station on Thursday. He is yet to regain consciousness and is "critical", doctors said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ky8cFzH https://ift.tt/dxswlB3 November 18, 2022 at 04:27AM

Gujarat: Atheist autodriver vows caste-free poll run

This Amdavadi autorickshaw driver has run into several bureaucratic dead ends in his quest to change his name from Rajveer (Brave King) to "RV155677820", a moniker that smothers all signs of caste and religion. But now he plans to give his ideology a free run by contesting in the Gujarat assembly poll as an Independent from Gandhinagar South. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LRlkfdN https://ift.tt/dxswlB3 November 18, 2022 at 03:22AM

COP27 informal draft omits call by India to phase down fossil fuels

from Times of India https://ift.tt/y5SmwFR https://ift.tt/dxswlB3 November 17, 2022 at 08:09PM

38 Indians duped of job offers in Myanmar repatriated

Thirty-eight Indian nationals, who were duped of job offers in Myanmar and were made to work under harsh conditions, have been repatriated to India, the Indian Embassy in Myanmar said on Thursday. The Indian citizens who fell prey to transnational crime syndicates in Myanmar have left Yangon for Kolkata from where they would go to their respective native places. from Times of India https://ift.tt/d5Bsrcn https://ift.tt/dxswlB3 November 17, 2022 at 11:16PM

New scheme to give young professionals 2yr UK stay

Young Indian professionals are set to have a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to live and work in the UK for up to two years under a new professional and cultural exchange agreed between UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and PM Narendra Modi at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Indonesia. from Times of India /india/3000-young-professionals-in-india-uk-to-benefit-from-exchange-scheme/articleshow/95565896.cms https://ift.tt/lYFLtgO November 17, 2022 at 12:29AM

Modi gifts Italy PM Patan Patola dupatta

PM Modi greeted the world leaders at the G20 Summit with gifts highlighting India's culture and arts, mostly from Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, the two states which are going to the polls. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IRZHxhp https://ift.tt/lYFLtgO November 17, 2022 at 03:48AM

SC: 'Juvenile' accused in Kathua case an adult

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the juvenility of a Kathua gang-rape-murder case accused, ordering him to face trial as an adult and suggested a relook at the efficacy of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, while expressing serious concern over the trend of minors escaping with lenient punishment even after committing grave and heinous offences. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4RsYIGJ https://ift.tt/lYFLtgO November 17, 2022 at 03:18AM

Uttarakhand forest guard linked to killing of tigress transferred

Two days after the forest department's botched "rescue operation" caused a tigress, which had strayed into Almora on Monday, to bleed to death, the National Tiger Conservation Authority has sought a "written, factual report" on the incident. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gMQ8AVp https://ift.tt/lYFLtgO November 17, 2022 at 02:44AM

At least 5 killed in gun attack in Iran

At least five people were killed in Iran's southwestern province of Khuzestan on Wednesday in what state media described as a terrorist attack. Iran's state TV said 15 others were wounded in the attack at the market in the city of Izeh. The semi-official ISNA news agency said two gunmen in a car opened fire on people. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5Ate2YP https://ift.tt/lYFLtgO November 16, 2022 at 11:34PM

SC to examine legislative immunity in bribe-for-vote

The Supreme Court Tuesday decided to examine whether lawmakers can claim complete immunity for their conduct in Parliament or assemblies even in case of taking bribe for voting. The court will take a call on its 1998 verdict in the JMM bribery case which said MPs can't be prosecuted for such acts. from Times of India https://ift.tt/L6FhywH https://ift.tt/QI8DKMB November 16, 2022 at 06:11AM

India reducing infra gap with China along LAC

India has to a large extent reduced the huge "infrastructure differential" with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in terms of roads, tunnels, bridges, troop habitats, permanent defences, helipads and airfields over the past two years, top defence establishment sources said on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nt71ToZ https://ift.tt/QI8DKMB November 16, 2022 at 06:35AM

Delhi cops bust int’l racket selling fake cancer drugs

In a two-month-long operation, Delhi Police's crime branch has busted an international racket manufacturing and selling spurious life-saving cancer medicines, thus endangering the health of critical patients. from Times of India https://ift.tt/L7o1ewX https://ift.tt/QI8DKMB November 16, 2022 at 04:31AM

HC: Why hasn’t Gujarat govt dissolved Morbi civic body?

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday criticised the lapse on part of the authorities in the Morbi suspension bridge tragedy case — especially the (Morbi) municipality — for the vague contract that it had signed with Ajanta Manufacturing Pvt Ltd for maintenance and operation of the bridge, which collapsed on October 30 resulting in the death of 135 persons. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zTglSyZ https://ift.tt/QI8DKMB November 15, 2022 at 02:46PM

G20 Live: PM Modi to hold bilateral talks today

The annual G20 Summit opened Bali on Tuesday with world leaders set to discuss over the next two days challenges triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic and more recently topped by Russia's war in Ukraine. Stay here for all updates -- from Times of India https://ift.tt/qrT9Luj https://ift.tt/QI8DKMB November 15, 2022 at 11:47PM

4 days after SC order, surety papers keep Gautam Navlakha in jail

The defence for activist Gautam Navlakha recently told the special NIA court that the office of the Navi Mumbai police commissioner had refused to accept a demand draft of Rs 2.4 lakh which they had furnished in compliance with a Supreme Court order allowing him to be placed under house arrest in the Elgar Parishad case. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zpnaJkf https://ift.tt/2orxJFT November 15, 2022 at 03:25AM

Tihar official suspended over Satyendar Jain row

The superintendent of Tihar Jail number 7 has been suspended after a preliminary enquiry revealed that he had allegedly committed irregularities while Delhi minister Satyendar Jain was lodged in the prison and provided special treatment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Lxpleyb https://ift.tt/2orxJFT November 15, 2022 at 03:18AM

Sebi clears Adani's plan for NDTV open offer

Markets regulator Sebi has approved Adani Group's open offer to buy an additional 26% stake in media firm New Delhi Television. The offer will commence on November 22 and close on December 5. As per Sebi's website on Monday, the regulator gave its final comments on the proposed Rs 492.81-crore open offer on November 7. The price fixed is Rs 294 per share. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9QjXAYL https://ift.tt/2orxJFT November 15, 2022 at 05:22AM

TOI helps pick ICC's World Cup dream team

Left-arm seamer Sam Curran deservedly won the Player of the Tournament award. Curran was exceptional at the death all through the tournament but his performance in the final (3 wickets for 12 runs) saw him edge out other contenders like Virat Kohli, Shadab Khan and Jos Buttler, among others. from Times of India https://ift.tt/br4W9EG https://ift.tt/2orxJFT November 15, 2022 at 04:33AM

Tihar official suspended over Satyendar Jain row

The superintendent of Tihar Jail number 7 has been suspended after a preliminary enquiry revealed that he had allegedly committed irregularities while Delhi minister Satyendar Jain was lodged in the prison and provided special treatment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lmOqcMo https://ift.tt/2orxJFT November 15, 2022 at 03:18AM

Delhi murder case: Love, betrayal and a chilling fallout

A 28-year-old food blogger from Mumbai allegedly strangled his 26-year-old live-in partner at their house in south Delhi, cut the body into 35 pieces, stored them in a refrigerator and disposed them of over 18 days at various places in the dead of night, according to police. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pZv3dIy https://ift.tt/2orxJFT November 15, 2022 at 01:51AM

Giloy may raise immunity, but isn’t safe for all, find doctors

from Times of India https://ift.tt/jyh6zcY https://ift.tt/k8eAMDy November 14, 2022 at 06:07AM

Will refer ordinance to Prez if state targets me: Kerala guv

Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Sunday hinted that he will send the ordinance, which strips his powers as the chancellor of all state universities, to the President of the country. “I don’t want to judge the ordinance if the state government is targeting me. Hence, I will refer it (to the President),” said the governor while addressing reporters in New Delhi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RcdSHq0 https://ift.tt/k8eAMDy November 14, 2022 at 04:13AM

Army chief on four-day visit to France to boost defence ties

from Times of India https://ift.tt/sVKx6gR https://ift.tt/k8eAMDy November 14, 2022 at 04:51AM

Oppn hurting India reputation, says Rajnath on G20 logo row

Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said that it was unfortunate and surprising that opposition parties try to stoke controversies for political gains even if it causes damage to the country’s reputation. Singh, who unveiled the statue of Prithvi Raj Chouhan at Jhajjar in Haryana on Sunday, said that seeing the lotus in the G20 logo, some people raised objections, which was unfortunate as it was declared the national flower in 1950. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hCngqUf https://ift.tt/k8eAMDy November 14, 2022 at 05:11AM

Will refer ordinance to Prez if state targets me: Kerala guv

from Times of India https://ift.tt/NanCr2I https://ift.tt/k8eAMDy November 14, 2022 at 04:13AM

Bali G20: PM to attend key sessions on food and energy

he G20 summit on November 15-16 in Bali will see PM Narendra Modi and other leaders participating in three important sessions, including on food and energy security, digital transformation and health. PM will have around 20 engagements during his two-day stay in Bali where, as the next Chair, India will look to speak for the developing countries, which are battling some of the worst consequences of the conflict in Europe, and steer the agenda in a “balanced” manner. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vRXgWi3 https://ift.tt/k8eAMDy November 14, 2022 at 02:55AM

India: Can’t club us with big polluters

India with the help of other developing countries thwarted an attempt by developed countries to focus on all top 20 current CO2 emitters for additional mitigation actions, instead of just the big historical polluters (rich nations), during the first week of the UN climate talks (COP27). The crucial second week of negotiation involving ministers will begin Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ze3bJCN https://ift.tt/k8eAMDy November 14, 2022 at 02:03AM

Minister sparks row with remarks on Prez, apologises

Bengal prisons minister Akhil Giri was forced to apologise within hours of making misogynistic remarks about President Droupadi Murmu's looks at a meeting in Nandigram Friday that triggered social media outrage. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BSti5zU https://ift.tt/IHWSENC November 13, 2022 at 06:24AM

With ‘severe’ AQI, 3 Bihar towns India’s most polluted

Air pollution in Bihar remains the worst in the country for the second consecutive day on Saturday. The only three towns in the country where air quality index (AQI) level was in the “severe” category — above the 400-mark — were all in Bihar. The AQI was found to be in “very poor” category at 11 other places in the state on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WcZ4Hfo https://ift.tt/IHWSENC November 13, 2022 at 03:41AM

PM Modi takes dig at KCR’s ‘superstitious’ beliefs

n his first visit to Telangana after the high-stakes Munugode bypolls — which TRS won — and amid a row over TRS accusing the opposition BJP of trying to bribe its legislators to defect, PM Modi said the bypoll loss was not a setback because it showed BJP has the people’s blessings. “Despite obstacles placed by the desperate government, people fought back. You inspire me for the work you have done there,” he told party workers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nBfTK1x https://ift.tt/IHWSENC November 13, 2022 at 04:57AM

India, Asean pledge peace & stability in Indo-Pacific

India and Asean in a joint statement on Saturday reaffirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, stability, maritime safety, freedom of navigation and overflight in the Indo-Pacific region, and also commitment to peaceful resolution of disputes, in accordance with international law, including UNCLOS. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2vUpz7i https://ift.tt/IHWSENC November 13, 2022 at 04:24AM

Desi antibiotic under trial in Europe saves woman’s life

from Times of India https://ift.tt/HE8SXQG https://ift.tt/IHWSENC November 13, 2022 at 03:21AM

Don’t make coal lone villain, India asserts at climate meet

Amid growing demand to end use of coal, India here at the UN climate talks (COP27) on Saturday made a strong point saying making any one fuel the villain is not right as natural gas and oil also lead to emissions. Making its intervention during presidency consultation on the cover decisions of COP27, India also suggested certain points to be included in the decision text, saying the long-term goal of the Paris Agreement requires phasing down of all fossil fuels. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gcrF6OG https://ift.tt/IHWSENC November 13, 2022 at 01:49AM

'No let-up in PLA deployment, infra buildup along LAC': Army chief on China's 'double-speak'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/E0B9xZN https://ift.tt/IHWSENC November 12, 2022 at 11:02PM

SC to hear pleas against Bombay HC curbs on feeding strays

from Times of India https://ift.tt/jWcaSJC https://ift.tt/URGtwq4 November 12, 2022 at 04:12AM

Four different benches hearing hate-speech cases, SC told

from Times of India https://ift.tt/fsMybu9 https://ift.tt/URGtwq4 November 12, 2022 at 03:21AM

Friendshore to firm up supply chains: US treasury secy

from Times of India https://ift.tt/eu354cP https://ift.tt/URGtwq4 November 12, 2022 at 01:56AM

SC orders 6 Rajiv case convicts freed after 30+ years in prison

Following through its order in May directing the release of life convict A G Perarivalan in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case by invoking its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court on Friday used the extraordinary jurisdiction to extend the same to six others convicted for assassinating the former Prime Minister and ordered that they be also set free forthwith. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VYJX4Sw https://ift.tt/URGtwq4 November 12, 2022 at 01:45AM

Parliament's Winter Session likely from Dec 7

from Times of India https://ift.tt/1MzRNfp https://ift.tt/URGtwq4 November 11, 2022 at 11:05PM

Global emissions stay at record level in 2022: Report

from Times of India https://ift.tt/oxbfZWr https://ift.tt/sXrYu19 November 11, 2022 at 06:06AM

'Welcome court order, will continue bid to get Nirav extradited'

The government on Thursday welcomed a UK court’s rejection of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi’s appeal against extradition to India, saying will continue to seek early extradition of other economic fugitives. “We welcome the UK court’s decision to dismiss the appeal against extradition of Nirav Modi,” external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said. “We will continue with our efforts to get Nirav Modi back ,” he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/AG4YB2E https://ift.tt/sXrYu19 November 11, 2022 at 04:48AM

Kerala govt removes governor as chancellor of deemed univ

from Times of India https://ift.tt/VgzRMQd https://ift.tt/sXrYu19 November 11, 2022 at 04:24AM

SC allows house arrest for Navlakha, but sets rules

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed activist Gautam Navlakha’s plea to be placed under house arrest, taking into consideration his medical issues, old age, no previous criminal record and also that there is no hope of completion of trial in the foreseeable future.The court though imposed all the conditions on him as suggested by the NIA, including that he would not get access to internet and communication devices like phones and laptop. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9V2gbLe https://ift.tt/sXrYu19 November 11, 2022 at 02:08AM

Gujarat polls: Cong announces 2nd list of 46 candidates

The Congress on Thursday released its second list of 46 candidates for the Gujarat Assembly elections scheduled to be held in two phases on December 1 and 5. The total number of candidates declared so far by the party is 89. The Congress last Friday had released its first list of 43 candidates for the elections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RKlnr6p https://ift.tt/sXrYu19 November 11, 2022 at 12:50AM

Many senior players won't play T20 format next year, transition will kick off: BCCI sources

India's T20 squad will undergo a major transition in the next 24 months because senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin will be gradually eased out, BCCI sources said on Thursday. While it appears that Ashwin and Dinesh Karthik have played their last games in the shortest format, the BCCI will leave it to Kohli and Rohit to decide on their T20I future. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JtXQMTn https://ift.tt/sXrYu19 November 10, 2022 at 09:00PM

‘A judge must not become judgemental: CJI

from Times of India https://ift.tt/jsuXohc https://ift.tt/3sntAvk November 10, 2022 at 05:43AM

BJP can’t fool people of Himachal with its ‘jumlas’: Kharge

from Times of India https://ift.tt/nKEFH9x https://ift.tt/3sntAvk November 10, 2022 at 04:43AM

Disturbing that Navlakha case not moving, says SC

Observing that it is “disturbing” that trial proceedings against social activist Gautam Navlakha and others is not inching forward in the Elgaar Parishad case and not even charges have been framed in the last two years after chargesheet was filed in October 2020, the Supreme Court said that it would consider whether he could be allowed to come out of jail and be put under house arrest in view of his old age and medical problems. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FB230fh https://ift.tt/3sntAvk November 10, 2022 at 02:46AM

Gujarat ex-CM & his deputy opt out of electoral race

from Times of India https://ift.tt/yQJtZVH https://ift.tt/3sntAvk November 10, 2022 at 02:24AM

US midterms: Samosa caucus gets fifth member

from Times of India https://ift.tt/mzGICW7 https://ift.tt/3sntAvk November 09, 2022 at 10:54PM

India and France in defence clinch, in air and on sea

India and France are now set to undertake a joint maritime surveillance mission in the southern Indian Ocean Region (IOR) as part of their robust strategic partnership, even as their air force chiefs took to the skies in fighters during the ongoing ‘Garuda’ air combat exercise in Jodhpur on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hrUFxzi https://ift.tt/Y92QkSc November 09, 2022 at 06:04AM

India indebted to Manmohan Singh for economic reforms: Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the country is indebted to former prime minister Manmohan Singh for the economic reforms. India needs a liberal economic policy with the intention to provide its benefits to poor people, Gadkari said while speaking at TIOL Awards 2022 event. The economic reforms started by Singh as the finance minister in 1991 gave a new direction to India as it ushered in a liberal economy, he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Buxbfa7 https://ift.tt/Y92QkSc November 08, 2022 at 10:03PM

Emergency-era shift of education to concurrent list challenged

Challenging the Emergency-era constitutional amendment shifting education from the state list to the concurrent list, senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued in the Madras high court on Tuesday that health and education were two fundamental attributes of humans and both should be under absolute control of states. The amendment is a legislative invasion against parents, children and the state’s right, he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9DwTWMn https://ift.tt/Y92QkSc November 09, 2022 at 04:40AM

Problem of plenty: Ahmedabad ward elects 5 MLAs, 4 MPs!

The people of Lambha, a municipal ward in Ahmedabad, have a problem of plenty. This 44 sq km area elects four MPs, five MLAs, and four councillors! It appears that too many legislative cooks spoil the development broth. The ward is divided into multiple assembly and parliamentary constituencies, so voters are confused about which door to knock to have their grievances redressed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/K2uEx0N https://ift.tt/Y92QkSc November 09, 2022 at 03:40AM

6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Nepal; strong tremours felt in Delhi and neighbouring areas

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal early on Wednesday and strong tremours were felt in Delhi andd neighbouring areas. The tremours were felt around 2am. The National Center for Seismology put the epicenter of the earth quake at 90 km south east of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand, bordering Nepal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/reNbJ9C https://ift.tt/Y92QkSc November 09, 2022 at 02:37AM

In India’s interest to keep importing Russian oil: Jaishankar

Foreign minister S Jaishankar strongly backed India's increasing oil imports from Russia saying energy ties with Moscow have worked to India's advantage and that it's in India's interest to keep the imports going. Asked about the Western pressure on India to limit trade ties with Russia, he said India's “fundamental obligation” is to ensure that the Indian consumer has the best possible access, on most advantageous terms, to international markets. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RIKByS https://ift.tt/Y92QkSc November 09, 2022 at 01:07AM

Chandrachud to Chandrachud: Justice Lalit ends innings in SC

An inning which started in the Supreme Court with a young and budding lawyer almost four decades ago mentioning a case before the then CJI Y V Chandrachud in court number 1 has come to an end with Chief Justice U U Lalit saying goodbye on his last working day as CJI from the same courtroom and passing on the baton to the son of ex-CJI Chandrachud. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Q7TjbJr https://ift.tt/8Ulc3gS November 08, 2022 at 05:47AM

Dawood sent Rs 25 lakh this year for ‘big terror acts’: NIA

Fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his close aide Chhota Shakeel sent Rs 25 lakh in cash from Pakistan via Dubai to Surat and then to Mumbai through hawala channels to Arif Shaikh and Shabbir Shaikh for “commission of terrorist activities and committing big sensational incidents in (the) Mumbai area”, says the chargesheet filed by NIA on Saturday against Dawood, Shakeel, his brother-in-law Mohammad Salim Qureshi alias Salim Fruit and the two Shaikhs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bJ1VRLQ https://ift.tt/8Ulc3gS November 08, 2022 at 04:28AM

India, Russia seek polycentric world: Moscow ahead of EAM trip

Ahead of foreign minister S Jaishankar’s talks with his counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Ukraine and other regional and global issues, Russia emphasised both countries shared similar positions on “most pressing issues” and also in their adherence to international law and the UN Charter, which the West has accused Russia of violating by invading and annexing Ukrainian territory. from Times of India https://ift.tt/k7iC9yJ https://ift.tt/8Ulc3gS November 08, 2022 at 03:22AM

Supreme Court upholds EWS quota in 3-2 split verdict, CJI in minority

The Supreme Court on Monday, by a 3:2 verdict, upheld validity of the 103rd constitutional amendment carried out to provide legal sanction to the Modi government's decision to carve out 10% reservation for the economically weaker sections from unreserved classes for admission in educational institutions and government jobs and held that the 50% cap on quota is not inviolable and affirmative action on economic basis may go a long way in eradicating caste-based reservation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QdnlkJy https://ift.tt/8Ulc3gS November 08, 2022 at 12:45AM

Cong leader asks supporters to 'thrash' BJP workers if required

Jharkhand Congress working president Bandhu Tirkey created controversy on Monday by asking party workers to "thrash" BJP activists "if required". from Times of India https://ift.tt/E9oUtFY https://ift.tt/8Ulc3gS November 07, 2022 at 10:22PM

Finally, COP27 puts climate compensation on agenda

from Times of India https://ift.tt/kn5g61b https://ift.tt/Oap8rzd November 07, 2022 at 06:26AM

Will implement UCC in Himachal Pradesh if voted back: Shah

Home minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced in Himachal Pradesh that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in the state if BJP is voted back to office. Addressing an election rally in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh, he said, “If you elect the Jai Ram Thakur government, I promise you that the common civil code will be implemented in Himachal Pradesh. No one can stop that.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/Xedqx2l https://ift.tt/Oap8rzd November 07, 2022 at 04:29AM

Rethink age of consent in Pocso Act: HC to law panel

from Times of India https://ift.tt/H6MhP3K https://ift.tt/Oap8rzd November 07, 2022 at 03:31AM

80% of 777 J&K pellet victims have partial vision loss: Study

A huge majority of those who received eye injuries due to gun pellets in Srinagar between July and November in 2016 have suffered some degree of vision loss. About 80% of them have vision limited to “counting fingers”, according to a review research paper on 777 eye operations carried out during this period. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sRpGmuN https://ift.tt/Oap8rzd November 07, 2022 at 02:08AM

In run-up to Gujarat election, BJP wins key bypolls in Bihar, Haryana, UP, Odisha

BJP’s winning streak in bypolls continued on Sunday with a 4-out-of-6 scorecard that came with bonuses like giving estranged ally Nitish Kumar’s re-engineered Grand Alliance in Bihar a reality check, dealing Naveen Patnaik-led BJD its first loss in a Odisha byelection in 13 years, running TRS close in Telangana’s Munugode and seeing Congress draw a blank across the board. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Bqf4px1 https://ift.tt/Oap8rzd November 07, 2022 at 12:50AM

SA vs NED, T20 WC LIVE: Netherlands off to solid start

South Africa vs Netherlands Live Cricket Score: South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bowl against the Netherlands as they look to seal a semi-finals spot. The Proteas will move into the final-four from Group 2 led by India, who play Zimbabwe in the final match of the day, with a victory in Adelaide. A loss will virtually end their campaign. They have made two changes from their previous loss to Pakistan with fit-again David Miller back in place of Tristan Stubbs and Tabraiz Shamsi making way for fellow spinner Keshav Maharaj. The Netherlands have won just one match in the Super 12 but can do Pakistan and Bangladesh -- the two teams play each other in the second match of the day at the venue, a favour with an upset. The Dutch remain unchanged from their win over Zimbabwe and will look to sign off on a high. Get live cricket score updates of the match between South Africa and the Netherlands. Check live scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, and cricket score online o...

22 Congress MLAs will go with BJP, claims Uddhav man

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) veteran Chandrakant Khaire on Friday fuelled an intra-MVA spat with Congress, claiming its legislators are ready to go with deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Faced with strong rejoinders from Congress, the former MP had to embarrassingly withdraw his statement and even offer an apology to state Congress president Nana Patole for his uncalled-for remarks. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iPgMJRh https://ift.tt/ULrZe1y November 06, 2022 at 04:51AM

Child abuse cases happening due to educated parents’ ego: HC

Child abuse is happening by educated parents and this needs to be tackled differently by bringing in suitable legislation, senior judge of the Karnataka high court, Justice B Veerappa, said on Saturday. Veerappa called for the need for a legislative change so as to consider differently love-affair cases, children’s custody cases involving both the educated parents and those of kids’ sexual abuse. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Do6lmbT https://ift.tt/ULrZe1y November 06, 2022 at 04:20AM

Girl kills self over death of stray dog she used to pet

from Times of India https://ift.tt/AeuihVT https://ift.tt/ULrZe1y November 06, 2022 at 03:37AM

Tirupati temple’s net worth put at Rs 2.3 lakh crore

he net worth of the Lord Venkateswara temple, believed to be one of the richest in India, is pegged at Rs 2.3 lakh crore. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, keeper of the temple dedicated to Tirupati’s presiding deity, declared its net worth for the first time since its founding in 1933. The temple trust said it has 10.3 tonnes of gold deposits in nationalised banks worth more than Rs 5,300 crore at current bullion rates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/98O5mM7 https://ift.tt/ULrZe1y November 06, 2022 at 02:27AM

ED questions Manish Sisodia’s PA in excise investigation

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday questioned deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s personal assistant Devendra Sharma in connection with its money laundering probe in the Delhi excise policy case. The questioning, and coinciding searches in Delhi-NCR, drew a sharp reaction from the AAP leader, who accused the agency of harassment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dItl2hS https://ift.tt/ULrZe1y November 06, 2022 at 01:25AM

MCD polls on December 4, likely to be most bitterly fought

The stage is set for probably the most high-decibel civic poll campaign in Delhi, with the state election commission announcing the poll schedule for the reunified MCD. Delayed by more than 7 months due to the merger of the 3 erstwhile corporations and a subsequent delimitation exercise, the elections — a 3-cornered contest between BJP, AAP and Congress — will be held on December 4, while the votes will be counted on December 7, state election commissioner Vijay Kumar Dev announced. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7CuEmhR https://ift.tt/FKe9gGh November 05, 2022 at 01:30AM

Swing-resistant: 47 seats, same parties, 24 years

Nearly a fourth of the 182 assembly seats in Gujarat have not changed hands from one political party to another since 1998. Voters have shown unshakeable faith in a candidate or a party in these 47 seats which are spread across the state. The number of such impregnable bastions goes up to a total of 55 seats if one takes into account the past four elections since 2002. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DtMFg23 https://ift.tt/FKe9gGh November 05, 2022 at 04:45AM

Closest known black hole to Earth spotted by astronomers

Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away. Scientists reported Friday that this black hole is 10 times more massive than our sun. And it's three times closer than the previous record-holder. It was identified by observing the motion of its companion star, which orbits the black hole at about the same distance as Earth orbits the sun. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tur3B7P https://ift.tt/FKe9gGh November 05, 2022 at 03:21AM

Each captain has a different way of operating: Roger Binny

BCCI president Roger Binny on Friday refused to compare the captaincy of current skipper Rohit Sharma with the likes of Kapil Dev and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying each one of them had a different way of leading the national team. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aO0DKb2 https://ift.tt/FKe9gGh November 04, 2022 at 10:46PM

Anahita couldn’t merge into second lane, says Darius Pandole

Police on Tuesday recorded Darius’s statement at his home in south Mumbai. He was discharged from hospital last week. Police have to record Anahita’s statement, who is recovering in hospital. Police said recording Darius’s statement took a few hours as he could not immediately recollect the accident. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NR9xIad https://ift.tt/FKe9gGh November 04, 2022 at 03:49AM

ED summons ‘harassment’, says Hemant Soren; seeks 3-week time

In the afternoon, Soren drove past the ED office in Hinoo to go to the airport and fly to Raipur for the National Tribal Dance Festival while his representatives simultaneously sent the CM’s response to the summons in a sealed envelope to the central agency’s office. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uE218N3 https://ift.tt/sjgr3Iq November 04, 2022 at 01:52AM

AAP positioning itself as alternative to BJP in Gujarat

For AAP which is in government in Delhi and Punjab and has two seats in Goa assembly, the outcome of this election is clearly very critical as winning seats will help the party to make it to the league of a national party and set the tone of its campaign ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2024. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7X6EAIQ https://ift.tt/sjgr3Iq November 04, 2022 at 03:56AM

Indians make up highest number of non-UK-born residents in England

Out of the 59.6 million usual residents in England and Wales in 2021, 49.6 million (83.2%) were born in the UK and 10 million (16.8%) were born outside the UK – an increase of 2.5 million compared to the 2011 census when 7.5 million were born outside the UK. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iW1N3Vc https://ift.tt/sjgr3Iq November 04, 2022 at 12:26AM

KCR releases ‘poachgate’ footage, says will share ‘evidence’ with CJI

KCR said he would send the “damning” footage to the Chief Justice of India, SC judges, chief justices of all HCs, chief ministers of states, all media outlets and central investigating agencies like the CBI, ED and Central Vigilance Commission. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DinyJFM https://ift.tt/sjgr3Iq November 04, 2022 at 02:46AM

PM Modi congratulates Netanyahu for election win

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid Thursday conceded defeat in the general elections and congratulated opposition leader Netanyahu, whose coalition of right-wing parties secured a comfortable majority in parliament to form the next government and end the political impasse plaguing the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UHbMwKS https://ift.tt/sjgr3Iq November 04, 2022 at 12:11AM

Pilot-Gehlot fight for Rajasthan top job flares up again

On Wednesday, Pilot sought to even score with Gehlot on loyalty count by demanding that leadership took action against the CM loyalists who had defied the central leadership by not attending a meeting to elect CM when Gehlot was considered by Gandhis as the right choice to take over the party reins. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qxNMImY https://ift.tt/fP7qM9e November 03, 2022 at 01:53AM

SC nixes plea challenging DY Chandrachud appointment as CJI

As the petition was mentioned for an urgent hearing, a bench of CJI UU Lalit, Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi agreed to hear the case 15 minutes before lunch break and dismissed it after a brief hearing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4Qtic8S https://ift.tt/fP7qM9e November 03, 2022 at 03:22AM

Security a worry for Kedarnath shrine decked with gold

On October 26, a day before the temple closed, gold plating of the sanctum sanctorum was completed with estimates that over 230kg of the precious metal was used. However, security arrangements have not been enhanced and only 11 personnel of the Uttarakhand Police have been deputed to keep vigil. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SHIjPBw https://ift.tt/fP7qM9e November 03, 2022 at 03:26AM

'Courts are secular, stay away from temple event'

"The judicial officers are advised not to actively involve themselves… either by consenting to be a part of the organising committee or in any other manner. They shall also not feel compelled or obliged to attend the event,” the HC said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XjpumgS https://ift.tt/fP7qM9e November 03, 2022 at 01:59AM

Ela Bhatt, grande dame of SEWA, passes away

Ela Bhatt was 89 and is survived by her son Mihir, daughter-in-law and SEWA director Reema Nanavaty and two grandsons. Scores of leaders offered their tributes to Bhatt, who championed the cause of marginalized women, giving dignity, livelihood and leadership ability to millions at the grassroots level. from Times of India https://ift.tt/x0EByg7 https://ift.tt/fP7qM9e November 03, 2022 at 02:10AM

Fed delivers big rate hike, signals possible smaller increases ahead

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point as it continued to battle the worst outbreak of inflation in 40 years, but signaled future increases in borrowing costs could be made in smaller steps to account for the "cumulative tightening of monetary policy" it has enacted so far. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Kvdir3t https://ift.tt/fP7qM9e November 02, 2022 at 11:35PM

Arch-rivals BJP, Left unite to back Adani port in Kerala

District politicians of both parties took part in a “long march” taken out by the Save Vizhinjam Port action council to the government secretariat on Tuesday. Even local Congress politicians took part in the march. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9mCGVrb https://ift.tt/fP7qM9e November 02, 2022 at 03:00AM

BJP’s Himachal vice president files papers as rebel, expelled

Four former MLAs and an ex-MP were expelled Monday for contesting as independents from different constituencies — Tejwant Singh Negi from Kinnaur; Kishori Lal from Anni (SC); Manohar Dhiman, from Indora (SC); KL Thakur from Nalagarh; and former MP Kripal Parmar from Fatehpur. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5Rcy1Ll https://ift.tt/ub0tWca November 02, 2022 at 03:17AM

Five terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir

Those slain in the operation at Khandipora area in Awantipora — including local Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Mukhtar Bhat and another Pakistani terrorist — were planning a fidayeen (suicide squad) attack on security forces in Pulwama, ADGP (Kashmir Zone) Vijay Kumar said, adding that a major tragedy had been averted. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KmtVMof https://ift.tt/ub0tWca November 02, 2022 at 12:07AM

Bengal govt to undertake health check-up of all bridges in state

from Times of India https://ift.tt/xMKDPnV https://ift.tt/ub0tWca November 01, 2022 at 11:23PM