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Key aide Rahul Kanal ditches Aaditya Thackray for Shinde

Kanal has been the UBT Sena's face in Bandra and is known to have been close to Aaditya Thackeray since the formation of the Yuva Sena more than 10 years ago. Rahul Kanal recently quit the Yuva Sena's core committee. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iStDIYL https://ift.tt/PWC2woa July 01, 2023 at 02:48AM CHAITANYA MARPAKWAR

Delhi Metro allows two liquor bottles per commuter

A commuter is now allowed to carry a maximum of two sealed liquor bottles on all lines of the Delhi Metro. This was hitherto permitted only on the Airport Express Line. However, drinking liquor on the trains and Metro premises remains prohibited. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gKYqCRp https://ift.tt/PWC2woa July 01, 2023 at 03:10AM TNN

France braces for more violence after riots over police shooting

France said on Friday the coming hours would be decisive after three nights of riots since a police officer shot dead a teenager at a traffic stop in a working class suburb of Paris. The violence has plunged President Emmanuel Macron into the gravest crisis of his leadership since the Yellow Vest protests that started in 2018. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2gFAJZw https://ift.tt/PWC2woa July 01, 2023 at 12:37AM Reuters

2nd Ashes Test: Australia extend lead to 221 before rain cuts short Day 3

Usman Khawaja hit a resilient unbeaten 58 as Australia tightened their grip in the second Ashes Test, stretching their lead to 221 against England before rain forced early stumps on Day 3 at Lord's on Friday. After England's batting collapse in the morning session gave Australia a 91-run lead, Khawaja led the visitors' in the second innings, finishing the day at 130 for 2. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BHGqeY1 https://ift.tt/PWC2woa June 30, 2023 at 10:55PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Atishi gets finance and revenue in rapid rise

In a sudden move, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has handed over three important portfolios - finance, planning and revenue - to Atishi, effectively making her No.2 in the cabinet. All three departments are currently held by Kailash Gahlot. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HB81uAT https://ift.tt/njL68xE June 30, 2023 at 04:17AM ATUL MATHUR

SUV carrying electrocuted man rams into truck; 7 dead 2 injured

from Times of India https://ift.tt/vNHW5mD https://ift.tt/njL68xE June 30, 2023 at 03:16AM PATHIKRIT CHAKRABORTY

States told to equip all panchayats to accept digital payments by August 15

from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HNaWzv https://ift.tt/njL68xE June 30, 2023 at 03:48AM AMBIKA PANDIT

Ahead of SCO summit Russia tells India situation under control

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval received a briefing from his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev about the aborted coup by the Wagner Group, a mercenary army that went on a rampage last week against Moscow under its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, a former ally of President Vladimir Putin. from Times of India https://ift.tt/F9yAUz7 https://ift.tt/njL68xE June 30, 2023 at 02:49AM SACHIN PARASHAR

Delhi Manila back South China Sea ruling that China called null & void

from Times of India https://ift.tt/HksRpY7 https://ift.tt/njL68xE June 30, 2023 at 01:17AM SACHIN PARASHAR

2nd Ashes Test: Duckett leads England fightback after Smith ton

Opener Ben Duckett narrowly missed out on a maiden Ashes ton as his impressive 98-run knock helped England fight back against Australia in the second Test at Lord's on Thursday. Duckett smashed a counter-attacking 98 as England ended Day 2 at 278 for 4 in an another high octane "Bazball" batting display after Ben Stokes and co. bowled Australia out for 416 in the morning session. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4y2peYS https://ift.tt/njL68xE June 29, 2023 at 11:23PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Vigilance seeks action against DERC officials

The vigilance directorate of the Delhi government has written to the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) recommending action against three former and a sitting official of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) in a case related to the appointment of Ashok Kumar Singhal as principal adviser (tariff) to the power regulator. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dGx7rjO https://ift.tt/TJzC7wk June 29, 2023 at 04:28AM ATUL MATHUR

No TCS on remittances up to Rs 7 lakh credit card spending overseas

from Times of India https://ift.tt/q38RSBp https://ift.tt/TJzC7wk June 29, 2023 at 04:48AM TNN

India-US projects will change the world: Garcetti

from Times of India https://ift.tt/EdmDwcr https://ift.tt/TJzC7wk June 29, 2023 at 01:06AM SACHIN PARASHAR

2nd Ashes Test: Smith's 85 takes Australia to 339/5 on Day 1

Steve Smith played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 85, leading Australia to a formidable total of 339-5 against England on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jE7s1n5 https://ift.tt/TJzC7wk June 28, 2023 at 11:49PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Two held for Pragati tunnel heist raids on to nab others

Police have apprehended two suspects in the Pragati Maidan tunnel heist and raids are being carried out to nab two others. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ibDUwfE https://ift.tt/zsX0P6N June 27, 2023 at 05:55AM TNN

June bounty: Delhi logs 98% excess rain so far

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Gqi96ov https://ift.tt/zsX0P6N June 28, 2023 at 03:08AM PRIYANGI AGARWAL

Aarti Holla-Maini appointed UN Outer Space Affairs director

from Times of India https://ift.tt/i4IeV7b https://ift.tt/zsX0P6N June 28, 2023 at 02:16AM SURENDRA SINGH

Delhi beer sales dip 52% in May compared to 2022

from Times of India https://ift.tt/YO3vLmZ https://ift.tt/wUxreEo June 27, 2023 at 04:01AM TNN

More murders vehicle thefts in Delhi this year than 2022

from Times of India https://ift.tt/vFhiGmD https://ift.tt/wUxreEo June 27, 2023 at 04:13AM TNN

Congress says BRS is BJPs B team

from Times of India https://ift.tt/niRtqd4 https://ift.tt/wUxreEo June 27, 2023 at 03:21AM PRAFULLA MARPAKWAR

Delhi power bills up with hike in purchase surcharge

from Times of India https://ift.tt/1dHQ7Vw https://ift.tt/wUxreEo June 27, 2023 at 03:20AM ABHINAV RAJPUT

Pakistan Army sacks 3 officers for attacks on its installations

from Times of India https://ift.tt/5ZCae3X https://ift.tt/wUxreEo June 27, 2023 at 01:50AM OMER FAROOQ KHAN

Wagner chief issues defiant audio statement after aborted mutiny

from Times of India https://ift.tt/RKex7mG https://ift.tt/wUxreEo June 26, 2023 at 09:39PM AP

Goods trains collide in Bengal due to human error

A goods train crashed into an empty freight train parked at Ondagram station in Bengal's Bankura at 4am Sunday, damaging close to 13 wagons that officials suspect was caused by the driver jumping the red light. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Yl8KpdO https://ift.tt/2IRdxvr June 26, 2023 at 04:48AM FALGUNI BANERJEE

Can't curb right to travel easily: Delhi Court

from Times of India https://ift.tt/pO5gK8z https://ift.tt/2IRdxvr June 26, 2023 at 04:39AM TNN

What's happening in India: PM asks Nadda after returning from Egypt

from Times of India https://ift.tt/GDecvSo https://ift.tt/2IRdxvr June 26, 2023 at 02:22AM PTI

Blind murder case turns out patricide; victims son 2 aides held in J&K

from Times of India https://ift.tt/R7lhjTJ https://ift.tt/2IRdxvr June 26, 2023 at 02:16AM SANJAY KHAJURIA

Fight against WFI chief will be in court and not on road: Wrestlers

The protesting wrestlers on Sunday announced that the fight against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh will be fought in the court and not on roads. The decision by the wrestlers - Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrag Punia, came a day after asserting that they could hit the streets again to resume their agitation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/no1EKUi https://ift.tt/2IRdxvr June 25, 2023 at 11:10PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

India's 1st depression surgery in Mumbai post Mental Health Act 2017

from Times of India https://ift.tt/gG7y4FJ https://ift.tt/7APOhpS June 25, 2023 at 03:39AM MALATHY IYER

India to kick off acquisition process for 31 armed drones from US in early July

India will kick off the formal acquisition process for the 31 top­notch weaponised MQ­9B drones from the US early next month, with the aim being to ink the actual contract within this fiscal and complete induction of all the remotely piloted aircraft systems in phases over the next six to seven years. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oGZXv2B https://ift.tt/7APOhpS June 25, 2023 at 02:14AM RAJAT PANDIT

Brahmaputra tunnel to speed up troops movement to LAC

The Centre has cleared the decks for a strategic tunnel under the Brahmaputra to transport soldiers to the LAC with China and bring about rapid development of the area with minimal disturbance to the environment. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said technical bids for preparation of the detailed project report for the proposed 35­km­long corridor between Gohpur and Numaligarh will be opened on July 4. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vVqZ4ON https://ift.tt/7APOhpS June 25, 2023 at 02:31AM PRABIN KALITA

In Egypt Grand Mufti appreciates PM Modi for 'fostering inclusivity and pluralism'

PM Narendra Modi landed in Cairo Saturday for the first bilateral visit to Egypt by any Indian PM since 1997, looking to bolster the strategic partnership the 2 countries announced during President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s visit to India in January this year with focus on enhancing defence ties, counterterrorism cooperation and efforts to deal with radicalisation and extremism. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jIXYQbo https://ift.tt/7APOhpS June 25, 2023 at 01:47AM SACHIN PARASHAR

After Sakshee-Babita spat Vinesh & Dutt face of f over trials

from Times of India https://ift.tt/lhWTSKe https://ift.tt/iXjl7ym June 24, 2023 at 03:41AM SABI HUSSAIN

GE made-in-India jet engine likely in 3 years

India expects the first GE­F414 jet engine to be jointly produced with the US to roll out in three years to power the indigenous Tejas Mark­2 fighters, in the project that will involve 80% transfer of technology (ToT) and herald a new era in the bilateral defence ­industrial collaboration. The MoU inked between General Electric (GE) Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) in Washington will translate into the actual contract “within a few months” after conclusion of some remaining commercial negotiations, a top government official said on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4fD0eEU https://ift.tt/iXjl7ym June 24, 2023 at 02:13AM RAJAT PANDIT

Signal to China and Russia: Respect rules-based order

The India-­US summit saw PM Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden discussing a wide range of regional and global issues to deepen their strategic convergence, most notably in the Indo­-Pacific. The focus of attention expectedly was China as the two leaders expressed concern over coercive actions in the Indo­-Pacific, strongly opposed any unilateral action meant to change the status quo and endorsed Quad as a partnership for common good. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tn2gQhj https://ift.tt/iXjl7ym June 24, 2023 at 02:51AM SACHIN PARASHAR

AAP-Congress tiff clouds opposition unity show

The largest non­-NDA unity initiative in years that started with leaders of 15 parties congregating in Patna to strategise for Mission 2024 culminated Friday with 14 of them on the same page. AAP, however, maintained that Congress has to stand by Arvind Kejriwal on the central ordinance on control of administrative services in the national capital. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wkaoCSr https://ift.tt/iXjl7ym June 24, 2023 at 02:32AM MADAN KUMAR AND MOHUA CHATTERJEE

Single aircraft order from India creates over 1m jobs in US: PM

The address, Modi's second to the US Congress, was replete with punchlines, and punctuated with applause and standing ovations from many lawmakers who take a more pragmatic view of Modi and India. Familiar chants of "Modi, Modi" erupted from the galleries where his supporters sat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/w84qnzj https://ift.tt/iXjl7ym June 24, 2023 at 01:44AM CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

11-month-old toddler 'raped' by minor boy in UP; accused held

In a shocking incident in Aligarh, a 12-year-old boy has been accused of raping an 11-month-old girl. The accused fled her house after leaving her in a "bloodsoaked" condition, police said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IWcyvDK https://ift.tt/iXjl7ym June 23, 2023 at 10:59PM MOHD DILSHAD

US-India ties will stretch from seas to stars say Biden Modi

In an expansive joint statement, primarily rooted in cutting edge hi-tech cooperation the likes of which Washington does not have with any country, President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pledged "an even stronger, diverse US-India partnership that will advance the aspirations of our people," after talks in course of what officials described as an "exceptional visit." from Times of India https://ift.tt/SWLQF1E https://ift.tt/iXjl7ym June 23, 2023 at 11:02PM CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

Woman in Telangana dies by suicide live-streams final moments

from Times of India https://ift.tt/QIk5SOf https://ift.tt/iXjl7ym June 23, 2023 at 09:46PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Dreaded criminal jumps from flyover to evade arrest in UP dies

from Times of India https://ift.tt/yBbOlKa https://ift.tt/iXjl7ym June 23, 2023 at 10:59PM RAHUL SINGH

Chip maker Micron to invest $2.7 billion for plant in Gujarat

American computer chip maker Micron on Thursday announced its plan to invest over $2.7 billion in an assembly and test plant in Gujarat. The announcement came hours after PM Narendra Modi’s meeting Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra in the US, where the latter expressed optimism on “greater opportunities” in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YBjba6H https://ift.tt/5GZz92Q June 23, 2023 at 04:06AM TNN

15 standing ovations and 79 applauses as PM addressed US Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint session of the US Congress on Thursday, becoming only the third world leader ever to make such an address twice. PM Modi earlier addressed the US Congress in 2016 during the Barack Obama administration. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qR6ecW1 https://ift.tt/5GZz92Q June 23, 2023 at 01:52AM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

PM Modi pushes back at question on treatment of minorities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushed back strongly at attributed criticism over his government's purported restrictions on free speech and treatment of minorities, asserting that India lives and breathes democracy and there is no question of any official discrimination over religion, caste, creed, or gender in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/apbEPFM https://ift.tt/5GZz92Q June 23, 2023 at 12:43AM CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

Actor Gajendra Chauhan on Adipurush: Conspiracy to destroy minds

Several celebs have come out sharing their views on the depiction of Ramayan in latest Bollywood film Adipurush. Recently, Gajendra Chauhan, who played the role of Yudhisthir in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, shared his views on the same. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vNKBfqF https://ift.tt/5GZz92Q June 22, 2023 at 10:36PM etimes.in

'State-specific' issues not Patna meet's priority says Nitish Kumar's aide

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Lj1Tg49 https://ift.tt/CnAx3U0 June 22, 2023 at 03:53AM MANOJ CHAURASIA

Maharashtra recalls 'excess' security for Uddhav Thackeray

The face-off between Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and the Shinde-Fadnavis government hit another flashpoint on Wednesday when some police personnel and vehicles deployed at the Thackeray residence were withdrawn by the state administration. Thackeray's media advisor Harshal Pradhan said the security detail around the house had been scaled down while protection provided to the Thackerays had been cut. from Times of India https://ift.tt/T9HI2O1 https://ift.tt/CnAx3U0 June 22, 2023 at 03:49AM PRAFULLA MARPAKWAR

After a 4-day lull Manipur IED blast hurts 3 kids; gunmen attack 2 hamlets

An eight-year-old boy and two teenagers were gravely wounded in an IED explosion near a culvert in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Wednesday evening, while miscreants fired indiscriminately in at least two villages in Kangpokpi district around the same time as violence returned to the embattled state after a lull of four days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/B8opkCj https://ift.tt/CnAx3U0 June 22, 2023 at 02:18AM PRABIN KALITA

Armed drones jet engines to take defence ties with US to next level

The already expansive defence relationship between India and the US is set to register a quantum leap during the Modi-Biden summit with the twin pacts on the joint manufacture of GE-F414 fighter jet engines and the sale of armed MQ-9B Predator drones, both a first for a non-military ally of the US. from Times of India https://ift.tt/n7xceHh https://ift.tt/CnAx3U0 June 22, 2023 at 01:51AM RAJAT PANDIT

'Darul Uloom never objected to English education'

Days after notification from Darul Uloom Deoband's (DUD) stern hornet nest over the alleged ban on imparting additional education (English, etc), the Islamic seminary on Wednesday informed the state minority commission, that DUD never objected to English education, but it was a clerical error which led to misunderstanding. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HUldyM6 https://ift.tt/CnAx3U0 June 21, 2023 at 11:20PM ARVIND CHAUHAN

SC rejects Bengal plea against central forces in rural polls

from Times of India https://ift.tt/514BAPI https://ift.tt/COPnyWZ June 21, 2023 at 04:18AM TNN

Fuel suppliers fight shy of cash-starved Pakistan

Pakistan has failed to buy LNG from international markets in its first attempt in around a year as suppliers have not responded to the cash-strapped country’s tenders to purchase six shipments for October-to-December delivery. Bloomberg cited traders with knowledge of the matter to report that several overseas banks weren’t accepting letters of credit -- a pledge by a lender to repay funds if the buyer can’t – from Pakistani counterparts to purchase LNG, making suppliers reluctant. from Times of India https://ift.tt/68ZcE7k https://ift.tt/COPnyWZ June 21, 2023 at 01:05AM OMER FAROOQ KHAN

1st Ashes Test: Cummins leads Australia to thrilling victory over England

In a thrilling climax to the gripping five-day battle, Australia captain Pat Cummins led his side to a remarkable two-wicket victory over England in the opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7NlgUyj https://ift.tt/COPnyWZ June 21, 2023 at 12:24AM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

14 deaths in UP & 7 in Bihar take heatwave toll past 100

Heat deaths in the past four days crossed the 100-mark to 117 in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar as the scorcher in northern India led to separate heatstroke wards in hospitals and jolted the authorities into other preventive emergency measures. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8Hz3NuC https://ift.tt/ex1AKDz June 20, 2023 at 01:50AM SHAILVEE SHARDA

1st Ashes Test: Brilliant Broad gives England slight edge

Seasoned pacer Stuart Broad got rid of world no. 1 and 2 batters Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith late on Day 4 to revive England's hopes of winning an enthralling first Ashes Test in Birmingham on Monday. Chasing 281 for victory in the fourth innings, Australia got off to a solid start and appeared to have taken the upper hand but Broad's late burst helped the hosts bounce back. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SJu92lw https://ift.tt/ex1AKDz June 19, 2023 at 11:59PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Taarak Mehta actor says producer put serious allegations on her

Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, who played the role of Mrs Roshan Sodhi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah quit the show after her fallout with the makers. The actress accused the Producer Asit Modi of sexual harassment. Now, in an exclusive interview she has revealed that Asit Kumarr Modi has finally responded to her complaint and has put some serious allegations on her. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Yn72hXq https://ift.tt/ex1AKDz June 19, 2023 at 10:37PM VIJAYA TIWARI

Mann busy touring with Kejriwal Punjab law & order hit: Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday in Gurdaspur asked if Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann was more AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s “pilot” than custodian of a state beset with problems. Flagging law and order issues and the narcotics menace in Punjab, Shah said these challenges would remain unaddressed as long as Mann tagged along with Delhi CM Kejriwal on “political expeditions” across the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/r2lzgpy https://ift.tt/rFt89Lq June 19, 2023 at 02:21AM YUDHVIR RANA AND KUMAR MUKESH

1st Ashes Test: Australia take control on rain-affected Day 3

Australia captain Pat Cummins displayed his all-round brilliance with bat and ball on a rain-marred third day of the first Ashes Test against England in Birmingham. Cummins played a crucial role as Australia enjoyed the upper hand, leaving England reeling at stumps. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RY3Dci9 https://ift.tt/rFt89Lq June 18, 2023 at 11:21PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

NEET-UG: Physics score over bio for tie-breaker

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has decided to revise the tie-breaker process for deciding ranks of candidates securing identical NEET scores by prioritising marks obtained in physics, followed by chemistry and biology. This is unlike the current practice of giving priority to marks obtained in biology, followed by chemistry and physics. from Times of India https://ift.tt/i0aTxVF https://ift.tt/qPRUc8Z June 18, 2023 at 12:57AM TNN

Happy Father's Day: Wishes messages quotes images and more

This year, Father's Day is being celebrated on June 18, 2023. Here we list down some heart-touching wishes, messages, quotes, images, Facebook & Whatsapp status on this special occasion. from Times of India https://ift.tt/d8ofuBK https://ift.tt/qPRUc8Z June 17, 2023 at 09:00PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

14-year-old 1st Muslim girl to enrol in Kalamandalam for Kathakali

from Times of India https://ift.tt/LCsKx51 https://ift.tt/KaUjLcy June 17, 2023 at 01:08AM T RAMAVARMAN

Brilliant Root ton puts England in command in Ashes opener

Joe Root's magnificent century, his first against Australia since 2015, propelled England to a commanding total of 393-8 before declaring on the opening day of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NvUClSW https://ift.tt/KaUjLcy June 16, 2023 at 11:20PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Law panel cites reference of HC seeks Centres view on revising age of consent

The law commission has sought the views of the ministry of women and child development on the much-debated issue of reviewing the “age of consent” citing references received from the high courts of Karnataka and MP. This will have a bearing on provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, and other laws concerning minors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hA7xGvO https://ift.tt/Mfx7pmd June 16, 2023 at 02:32AM AMBIKA PANDIT

3 boys picked as Puri temple servitors to get Rs 1-2 lakh a year

Baladeb Dasmohapatra and Ekanshu Dasmohapatra are close to a year old only but will offer priestly service at the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, and become eligible to receive a one-time annual remuneration ranging between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 2 lakh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yg3OIXC https://ift.tt/Mfx7pmd June 16, 2023 at 01:26AM DEBABRATA MOHAPATRA

K'taka anti-conversion bill: BJP to make repeal of law an poll issue in MP

State BJP president VD Sharma took to twitter late on Thursday night and said, "By withdrawing the anti-conversion law in Karnataka, the Congress has shown its real thinking. I allege that Madhya Pradesh Congress and Kamal Nath also support conversions. And if they do not, then they should oppose the decision taken by the Karnataka government." from Times of India https://ift.tt/VX5pe2W https://ift.tt/Mfx7pmd June 15, 2023 at 11:01PM SUCHANDANA GUPTA

Teesta was tool of a politician to defame Guj govt tells HC

from Times of India https://ift.tt/uy0rz7K https://ift.tt/iNCMDVn June 15, 2023 at 02:22AM TNN

Indian woman killed in London; Brazilian neighbour held

from Times of India https://ift.tt/DwZSaLg https://ift.tt/iNCMDVn June 15, 2023 at 01:15AM CH SUSHIL RAO AND NAOMI CANTON

Editors Guild slams harassment of journalists

from Times of India https://ift.tt/4lSfJGe https://ift.tt/83TB6gq June 14, 2023 at 02:59AM TNN

Fadnavis skips govt event he was to address with Shinde

Shinde on Tuesday downplayed a row over an advertisement claiming a survey had shown him to be the more preferred choice for the CM's post than his deputy Fadnavis, as the latter skipped - citing health reasons - a government event that was to be addressed by both. Shinde said the advertisement wasn't issued by government and that the tag of 'popular CM' was "not my own credit". from Times of India https://ift.tt/UfZiyC4 https://ift.tt/83TB6gq June 14, 2023 at 02:30AM ABHIJEET PATIL

The Kapil Sharma Show fame Tirthanand threatens to die by suicide

Junior actor Tirthanand Rao took to social media to reveal his distress caused by a woman and threatened to die by suicide. During a live interaction he was seen pouring a liquid from an insect repellant bottle. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gX6bzDv https://ift.tt/83TB6gq June 13, 2023 at 11:39PM etimes.in

It's our collective responsibility not to let SDGs fall behind: PM

from Times of India https://ift.tt/TgIMWDJ https://ift.tt/1sEtmXj June 13, 2023 at 02:07AM TNN

Phase-3 trials find 1-shot chikungunya vaccine safe: Lancet

The first chikungunya vaccine may be on its way with phase 3 trials of a single-shot jab developed by French biotech company Valneva showing the vaccine to be generally safe, well tolerated and provoking an immune response. The study was conducted in the US. Its success will have significant implications for nations like India where chikungunya is endemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GYK06pP https://ift.tt/1sEtmXj June 13, 2023 at 12:59AM DURGESH NANDAN JHA

Massive fire in MP govt building in Bhopal, IAF choppers called in

A major fire broke out on Monday on the third floor of Satpura Bhawan in Bhopal, which houses offices of various departments of the Madhya Pradesh government. The incident prompted authorities to request assistance from the Army, Airports Authority of India (AAI), and oil companies for additional fire tenders. from Times of India https://ift.tt/egFD4HV https://ift.tt/1sEtmXj June 12, 2023 at 11:30PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

China expanding nuke arsenal, but India confident of its strategic deterrence

China continues to rapidly expand its nuclear weapons arsenal, as does Pakistan albeit slowly, but India remains confident of its strategic deterrence capabilities with induction of new-generation Agni ballistic missiles and nuclear-capable Rafale fighter jets. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bi1REqH https://ift.tt/1sEtmXj June 12, 2023 at 11:33PM RAJAT PANDIT

PM Modi to address cooperative meet on July 1

from Times of India https://ift.tt/5bVIZOE https://ift.tt/LyvN7pr June 12, 2023 at 01:22AM TNN

Argument breaks out between cops, warkaris outside Pune temple

An argument broke out on Sunday between warkaris- devotees of Lord Vitthal- and police during a procession in Maharashtra's Pune district but there was no lathicharge, a senior officer said. Opposition parties, however, claimed police lathicharged warkaris and demanded a high-level probe and strict action. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yeHxcFv https://ift.tt/LyvN7pr June 11, 2023 at 11:06PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Amid Taliban outreach, India to boost food aid

After having sent 40,000 MT of wheat to the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan through the land border with Pakistan, the government will provide another 20,000 MT of the grain via Iran’s Chabahar port to the landlocked country grappling with food insecurity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/e42XbrU https://ift.tt/ELgT9W1 June 11, 2023 at 03:25AM SACHIN PARASHAR

Man City beat Inter Milan to win UEFA Champions League

Manchester City wrapped up their sensational season with their maiden UEFA Champions League late on Saturday night, beating three-time champions Inter Milan 1-0 in the summit clash at the Ataturk Stadium. Man City completed a historic treble in the season after winning European club football's biggest prize for the first time in Istanbul. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gCKh6lv https://ift.tt/ELgT9W1 June 11, 2023 at 03:14AM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Manipur peace panel set up under governor, CM a member

The Centre on Saturday set up a peace committee in Manipur under the leadership of governor Anusuiya Uikey and chief minister N Biren Singh as one of the members to broker peace among various ethnic groups of the state through dialogue and negotiations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9azbwqC https://ift.tt/ELgT9W1 June 11, 2023 at 02:34AM BHARTI JAIN AND PRABIN KALITA

IndiGo flight makes safe emergency landing at Delhi after engine failure

from Times of India https://ift.tt/iD2WOjI https://ift.tt/ELgT9W1 June 10, 2023 at 11:37PM SAURABH SINHA

Australia find Virat Kohli in way to WTC title

A resolute Virat Kohli and first innings hero Ajinkya Rahane stand in Australia's way to the World Test Championship title as India head into the final day of the intriguing summit clash, requiring another 280 runs in the record chase of 444. The Kohli and Rahane duo added crucial 71-run unbeaten stand after an intent-filled knock from Rohit Sharma (43) in the final session as India ended the penultimate day of the 'Ultimate Test' at 164 for three at the Oval. from Times of India https://ift.tt/muxWQhV https://ift.tt/ELgT9W1 June 10, 2023 at 11:14PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Cases of ‘love jihad’ rising, cops told to take action: Dhami

from Times of India https://ift.tt/F38uD6J https://ift.tt/Q6LE2rk June 10, 2023 at 04:32AM KALYAN DAS

ED showcauses Xiaomi, 3 banks for Fema violations

Taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s investigation, the adjudicating authority for Fema has issued showcause notices to Xiaomi Technology India Pvt Ltd, its officials and three banks — CITI Bank, HSBC Bank and Deutsche Bank AG — for allowing foreign outward remittances in the name of royalty to the tune of Rs 5,551 crore without conducting due diligence. The ED had earlier seized this equivalent amount in the bank accounts of Xiaomi in India from Times of India https://ift.tt/D59zJ7O https://ift.tt/Q6LE2rk June 10, 2023 at 03:05AM TNN

Men dressed in khaki kill 67-year-old woman in Manipur village

Assailants dressed in khaki and claiming to be engaged in a “combing operation” entered a Manipur village straddling Kangpokpi and Imphal West districts early Friday and shot dead three people, one of them a 67-year-old woman spending the night in a church building. from Times of India https://ift.tt/X5C4QaV https://ift.tt/Q6LE2rk June 10, 2023 at 02:28AM PRABIN KALITA

Sloppy Australia stay on top in WTC final against India

India's Ravindra Jadeja showcased his prowess with the ball, claiming two prized wickets in a thrilling third day's play at The Oval. However, Australia managed to stay in control of the World Test Championship final despite a display riddled with errors on Friday. The third day witnessed dropped catches, wickets off no-balls, and rash shots, culminating with Australia finishing at 123/4 in their second innings, a commanding lead of 296 runs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FUT7g9h https://ift.tt/Q6LE2rk June 09, 2023 at 11:09PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Record 83.4 lakh cataract surgeries executed in 2023-2023: Govt

from Times of India https://ift.tt/aRb07sS https://ift.tt/L5I39r4 June 09, 2023 at 04:26AM DURGESH NANDAN JHA

Held up by cyclone, monsoon finally arrives over mainland

The southwest (summer) monsoon finally hit the Kerala coast on Thursday, marking the beginning of the rainy season in India. The onset is delayed by seven days against the normal date of June 1, similar to years 2016 and 2019 in the past decade when monsoon arrived as late as on June 8. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cfLRCad https://ift.tt/L5I39r4 June 09, 2023 at 02:18AM TNN

100 million plus in India now diabetic, up 44% in 4 years: ICMR study

India now has more than 101 million people living with diabetes compared to 70 million people in 2019, according to an ICMR study published in the UK medical journal ‘Lancet’. While the numbers are stabilising in some developed states, they are increasing at an alarming rate in many others, “warranting urgent state-specific interventions”, the study notes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hO6FZnS https://ift.tt/L5I39r4 June 09, 2023 at 01:46AM PUSHPA NARAYAN

WTC final: Australia seize control as India's top order falters

Despite a valiant 71-run partnership off 100 balls between Ravindra Jadeja (48 off 51 balls) and Ajinkya Rahane (29* off 71), India found themselves in a precarious position at stumps, reeling at 151 for five in response to Australia's first innings total of 469, trailing by 318 runs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Zj6tSYp https://ift.tt/L5I39r4 June 08, 2023 at 11:05PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

3 killed as ambulance set on fire in Manipur

from Times of India https://ift.tt/4u02evP https://ift.tt/KDbo9LV June 08, 2023 at 03:54AM TNN

UP gangster shot dead in court by man in lawyer’s clothes

Jailed gangster Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva, an associate of don-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, and convicted for the murder of former UP minister Brahma Dutt Dwivedi, was shot dead outside a crowded courtroom in Lucknow on Wednesday. The assailant, Vijay Yadav, told cops that he had been promised Rs 20 lakh for the job by an unknown person. He was to be delivered the entire sum after killing Jeeva. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ARasxyL https://ift.tt/KDbo9LV June 07, 2023 at 04:55PM PATHIKRIT CHAKRABORTY

WTC Final: Australia 327/3 at stumps on Day 1 vs India

In a stunning display of counter-attacking batting, Travis Head propelled Australia to a commanding position on the opening day of the World Test Championship final on Wednesday. His scintillating hundred left the Indian bowling attack bereft of ideas as Australia reached an impressive 327 for 3 under bright sunshine at The Oval. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Oup0nT6 https://ift.tt/KDbo9LV June 07, 2023 at 11:06PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Cost of thali holds clues to food prices

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Yc3qrQp https://ift.tt/BfGNUsl June 07, 2023 at 04:08AM SUROJIT GUPTA

Delhi cops question Bhushan aides at Gonda home

A special investigation team of Delhi Police returned to the capital on Tuesday after recording the statement of at least 10 people and conducting an in-depth, two-day probe at the residence of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in UP's Gonda district. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vQerV6T https://ift.tt/BfGNUsl June 07, 2023 at 02:28AM RAJ SHEKHAR

Officer dissents, says train crash not due to signal failure

In what seems to be an inter-departmental disagreement over the cause of the Odisha train accident, a senior railway engineer who was among the signatories to the ‘joint inspection report’ on the mishap has given a dissent note. While the inspection report blamed signal failure for the crash, the officer referred to a ‘datalogger’ report to claim that the signal was green for Coromandel Express to take the main line and not the loop line. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6Tt0ObW https://ift.tt/BfGNUsl June 07, 2023 at 01:56AM DIPAK K DASH

3-year-old falls into borewell in MP; rescue ops under way

Massive rescue operations were on to save a 3-year-old girl who fell into a borewell in Sehore district on Tuesday. The incident took place at Mungaoli village at around 1.30pm. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6poRMOX https://ift.tt/BfGNUsl June 06, 2023 at 11:01PM AMARJEET SINGH

Nudity and obscenity not always synonymous: Kerala high court

The Kerala HC said Monday that “nudity and obscenity are not always synonymous”, as it discharged a suit against women’s rights activist Rehana Fathima, who’s facing multiple charges for uploading a video in 2020 of her young son and daughter painting on her bare torso. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uHq9QjZ https://ift.tt/VfOqseX June 06, 2023 at 05:30AM Agencies

Fraudulent claim on body makes Odisha sound alarm

As several of the dead in the Bahanaga train tragedy continue to remain unidentified, a woman’s fraudulent attempt at claiming one of the bodies as that of her husband’s on Sunday has prompted the Odisha government to sound an alarm. Pradeep Kumar Jena, state chief secretary, on Monday asked the railways and the Odisha police to take action against such fake claimants, who may resort to fraudulent tactics to claim compensation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NsmdkxR https://ift.tt/VfOqseX June 06, 2023 at 04:39AM DEBABRATA MOHAPATRA

Rail denies cut in safety bill, says Rs 1 lakh crore spent in 5 years

Dismissing the opposition charges about the railways cutting spending on rail safety, the national transporter on Monday said it had spent more than Rs 1 lakh crore on safety measures between 2017-2018 and 2021-22. It cited records to show a steady growth in expenditure on track renewal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iFdjD1O https://ift.tt/VfOqseX June 06, 2023 at 03:52AM TNN

Some hope for wrestlers, but no ‘immediate arrest' of WFI chief

In a dramatic turn of events, the protesting wrestlers have reengaged with the government for a resolution of the standoff over their demand for arresting former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, leading to a de-escalation in the agitation, at least for now. According to sources close to them, agitating wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Mallikh, along with a group of coaches and others, had a two-hour meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday evening. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dWqvt0Y https://ift.tt/VfOqseX June 06, 2023 at 02:51AM SABI HUSSAIN

Life term to jailed don Mukhtar Ansari for murder of UP strongman

Jailed gangster, and five-time former MLA, Mukhtar Ansari was awarded life sentence on Monday for the murder of Varanasi strongman Awadhesh Rai 32 years ago. A Varanasi MP-MLA court also slapped Rs 1.2 lakh penalty on him. This is Ansari's fifth conviction in Uttar Pradesh since September 2022 and sixth overall. A Delhi court had sentenced him under Tada in 2003. But this is for the first time that Mukhtar, who faces 61 criminal cases, has been convicted for a murder. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZCUrIBe https://ift.tt/VfOqseX June 06, 2023 at 02:26AM RAJEEV DIKSHIT

'Deliberate interference' with system caused train crash; CBI to identify guilty, motive: Officials

As the CBI on Monday started its probe into the Balasore train accident, top railway officials once again stressed that the crash took place because of “deliberate interference” with the electronic interlocking system. ​​Late in the evening, a CBI team reached the crash site to begin the investigation which, among other things, is expected to reveal whether the derailment of the Coromandel Express was due to negligence or sabotage. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1sIcgDX https://ift.tt/VfOqseX June 06, 2023 at 12:52AM DIPAK K DASH

Opposition unity meet in Patna likely to be postponed by 10 days

from Times of India https://ift.tt/MEDVClR https://ift.tt/6SEi1gB June 05, 2023 at 05:29AM TNN

Jnaneswari Express mishap: 13 years later, victims' kin yet to get death certificate

from Times of India https://ift.tt/qOi9LwE https://ift.tt/6SEi1gB June 05, 2023 at 04:42AM DWAIPAYAN GHOSH

Rs 1,710 cr Bihar bridge collapse a second in 14 months

In a major setback to the ongoing construction of the four-lane Sultanganj-Aguani Ghat bridge across the Ganga in Bihar, its super structure connecting Sultanganj in Bhagalpur with Khagaria collapsed Sunday evening. According to sources, at least 30 slabs of several pillars, including pillar nos. 9, 10 and 11, measuring around 100ft, collapsed. The estimated cost of the bridge is Rs 1,710 crore. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JkgEAOw https://ift.tt/6SEi1gB June 05, 2023 at 03:42AM KUMAR RAJESH

'Strict action against those giving train crash communal tint'

Odisha Police warned of strict action against those behind communally provocative posts on social media regarding the train accident, saying the focus should instead have been on how volunteers from the area responded to the tragedy, irrespective of community or faith. “... We appeal to all concerned to desist from circulating false and ill-motivated posts. Severe legal action will be initiated against those who are trying to create communal disharmony by spreading rumours," Odisha Police said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/c2rMUCs https://ift.tt/6SEi1gB June 05, 2023 at 02:25AM DEBABRATA MOHAPATRA

Odisha train tragedy: 'Signal interference root cause’; CBI called in to probe criminal angle

In an unusual move, the Centre on Sunday announced a CBI probe into the rail accident in Odisha as the railways’ preliminary investigation singled out “interference” with the ‘electronic interlocking system’ and ‘points’, which ensure safe movement of trains, as the “root cause” of the crash. T​he railway ministry ruled out any fault of the loco driver of the Coromandel Express and failure of signals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vDXM7qi https://ift.tt/6SEi1gB June 05, 2023 at 12:59AM DIPAK K DASH AND ASHOK PRADHAN

Opposition parties' June 12 meet in Patna postponed

A meeting of opposition parties, scheduled to be held in Patna on June 12, is likely to be postponed, sources said on Sunday.With Congress leader Rahul Gandhi unavailable for the meeting, there is a view to hold the deliberations at a later date in consultation with the main opposition party so that he could also participate. Other members of the non-BJP grouping will also be reached out, the sources said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uXvmhC9 https://ift.tt/6SEi1gB June 04, 2023 at 09:56PM PTI

170 nations take first step to end plastic pollution

As the world gears up to mark the 50th World Environment Day on Monday with a focus on solutions to plastic pollution, nearly 170 countries, including India, have agreed to prepare a draft text — called zero draft — of an international treaty by November to end plastic pollution through multiple measures in a time-bound manner. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7jaVogi https://ift.tt/0cQDqGO June 04, 2023 at 05:08AM VISHWA MOHAN

Court denies bail to woman YouTuber who groped minor

from Times of India https://ift.tt/vZGnLTd https://ift.tt/0cQDqGO June 04, 2023 at 04:31AM REBECCA SAMERVEL

SC nixes Allahabad HC order seeking help of astrology in rape case

The Supreme Court on Saturday nixed a bizarre attempt by a judge of the Allahabad HC to mix law with astrology in deciding the bail plea of a man, who facing rape charges, had reached a purported settlement with the rape survivor to marry her but wriggled out of it alleging that her birth chart suffered an astrological blemish — ‘mangal dosh’. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Tc06IH1 https://ift.tt/0cQDqGO June 04, 2023 at 03:50AM DHANANJAY MAHAPATRA

India’s worst train tragedy since '95: Survivors recount horrors

The death toll in the three-train accident at Bahanaga Bazar station in Odisha’s Balasore rose to 288 on Saturday and left over 1,000 injured, with a preliminary probe implying human error in the deadliest railway tragedy in 30 years. Search and rescue was called off 18 hours after the accident, and authorities mounted a multi-agency probe to ascertain how a superfast train veered from its original path into the loopline and rear-ended a parked freight train, causing a fatal domino effect. from Times of India https://ift.tt/A7BraWH https://ift.tt/0cQDqGO June 04, 2023 at 01:44AM RIYAN RAMANATH V AND ASHOK PRADHAN

Odisha train crash: Seat swap saves lives of father, daughter

The father-daughter duo boarded the train at Kharagpur and were supposed to get down at Cuttack as they had an appointment with a doctor on Saturday. Though they had the tickets to travel in a third AC coach, the child insisted on sitting near a window. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WFUOhNL https://ift.tt/0cQDqGO June 03, 2023 at 11:23PM DEBABRATA MOHAPATRA

Lionel Messi to leave PSG at end of season

Paris St Germain (PSG) announced on Saturday that Lionel Messi will be leaving the club at the end of the current season, bringing his two-year tenure in the French capital to a close. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7XWr6C3 https://ift.tt/0cQDqGO June 03, 2023 at 11:05PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Arrest WFI chief by June 9: Khap meet serves ultimatum to govt

Turning up the heat on Friday, a sarvjatiya khap mahapanchayat held at Kurukshetra served an ultimatum to the government to arrest Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexual harassment by the protesting grapplers, and resolve the issue through a dialogue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mpv6rLc https://ift.tt/GJFhj3K June 03, 2023 at 05:13AM PANKAJ SHAH AND JASKARAN SINGH

AK­47s among 140 guns surrendered in Manipur

Following home minister Amit Shah’s appeal on Thursday asking rebels in Manipur to surrender their weapons ahead of a statewide combing exercise, more than 140 weapons — including self-loading rifles, AK-47s and INSAS rifles — were turned in by different groups until Friday morning. Meanwhile, two more people were killed and at least six injured in clashes between Kuki and Meitei communities in the last 24 hours. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IscnoiF https://ift.tt/GJFhj3K June 03, 2023 at 04:37AM TNN

Ready to take on China at any time: IAF, navy chiefs

from Times of India https://ift.tt/de9GLar https://ift.tt/GJFhj3K June 03, 2023 at 04:14AM TNN

India not ‘emerging’ but a ‘resurgent’ power: Rajnath Singh

India is not an “emerging” but a “resurgent” power that is regaining its place on the global economic map, with the Modi government focusing on all sectors ranging from health, education and road transport to railways, defence and border infrastructure development, Union minister Rajnath Singh said during the Times Network India Economic Conclave 2023 on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ht9LVTk https://ift.tt/GJFhj3K June 03, 2023 at 03:58AM TNN

‘Touching not coaching’: 5-year rigourous imprisonment to coach

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Xgrtb17 https://ift.tt/GJFhj3K June 03, 2023 at 03:13AM REBECCA SAMERVEL

Law Commission backs sedition law, govt says not bound by it

The Centre on Friday swiftly distanced itself from the Law Commission’s recommendation to retain sedition as a penal offence, emphasising that the view was not binding on the government which would take a final decision after consulting all stakeholders. The commission, while recommending that Section 124A of IPC, which treats sedition as a criminal offence be retained, called for safeguards and amending the law, which has been prone to misuse. from Times of India https://ift.tt/c5HbwuW https://ift.tt/GJFhj3K June 03, 2023 at 02:31AM PRADEEP THAKUR

Train mishap: 50 thrown out of train through broken windows, doors

At least 55 passengers died and around 600 wounded in a deadly accident involving three trains at Bahanaga Bazar station in Balasore district of Odisha on Friday evening as authorities mounted a massive rescue operation right through the night involving multiple agencies. Officials said fatalities could mount as many passengers are still trapped in the debris. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PGetUO7 https://ift.tt/GJFhj3K June 03, 2023 at 01:15AM HEMANTA PRADHAN AND RIYAN RAMANATH V

Changing names a fundamental right, says Allahabad HC

The Allahabad high court has ruled that the right to keep a name of choice or change it according to personal preference comes within the ambit of fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of India. Allowing a writ petition, the court quashed an order passed by the regional secretary, Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board), regional office, Bareilly, UP, and directed the respondents to allow the application of the petitioner to change his name. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0bInB71 https://ift.tt/uGZWXFz June 02, 2023 at 04:09AM RAJESH KUMAR PANDEY

Khaps decide to take wrestlers’ fight to President and people

Hundreds of khap leaders gathered at a ‘mahapanchayat’ in Muzaffarnagar’s Sauram village on Thursday in support of the protesting wrestlers. Bharatiya Kisan Union national president Naresh Tikait, who a few days ago met grapplers on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar and convinced them not to immerse their medals in the river in protest, also addressed the mahapanchayat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9qDVw1T https://ift.tt/uGZWXFz June 02, 2023 at 03:06AM MOHD DILSHAD

China minister in attendance, EAM asks Brics meet to fight terror

Describing terrorism as a key threat to international peace and security, foreign minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called upon all nations to take resolute measures against it, including its financing and propaganda. It must be combated in all its forms and manifestations and never be condoned under any circumstances, the minister said while speaking at the Brics foreign ministers’ meet in Cape Town. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EakjVTK https://ift.tt/uGZWXFz June 02, 2023 at 03:48AM TNN

300 tourists stuck after landslide in Pithoragarh

More than 300 people, mainly tourists and pilgrims on the Adi Kailash yatra, were stranded in Dharchula and Gunji areas of Pithoragarh district near the India-China border on Thursday, 48 hours after a massive landslide on Tuesday evening blocked access to the critical Lipulekh-Tawaghat border road near Lakhanpur in Uttarakhand. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bfR7IZc https://ift.tt/uGZWXFz June 02, 2023 at 03:38AM GAURAV TALWAR AND PREM PUNETHA

‘Good effort’: PM Modi’s praise for TOI’s Tiger Anthem

from Times of India https://ift.tt/HVzwfj2 https://ift.tt/uGZWXFz June 02, 2023 at 02:41AM TNN

Will take ties to Himalayan heights: PM Modi to Nepalese counterpart Prachanda

Efforts to enhance energy and connectivity ties dominated the agenda of PM Narendra Modi’s meeting Thursday with his visiting Nepal counterpart PK Dahal Prachanda that saw the two countries sign seven agreements and launch six projects, including inauguration of new railway services. Modi assured Prachanda that India will work to take the relationship to Himalayan heights and resolve the boundary dispute between India and Nepal in the same spirit. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Rl8LZY2 https://ift.tt/uGZWXFz June 02, 2023 at 01:41AM SACHIN PARASHAR

Oppn well-united, bit of give & take needed: Rahul Gandhi

Amid efforts back home to galvanise the rival political forces against the BJP government at the Centre with an eye on next year's Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the Opposition in India was "pretty well united". Putting forth his point of view on a range of issues during a conversation at the National Press Club in Washington DC, Rahul said his party was in touch with fellow Opposition forces. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hZ9diwa https://ift.tt/uGZWXFz June 02, 2023 at 01:18AM ANI