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from Times of India https://ift.tt/tgKJLpr https://ift.tt/6QaOLTe December 01, 2023 at 01:36AM ARVIND CHAUHAN

The defence ministry on Thursday gave the preliminary approval for capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore, including the procurement of 97 more Tejas fighters and 156 Prachand light combat helicopters as well as an upgrade of 84 existing Sukhoi-30MKI jets, in a hugely significant boost for indigenous defence production. The Rajnath Singh-led defence acquisitions council also accorded the acceptance of necessity (AoN) for 400 new towed artillery gun systems for Rs 9,900 crore to replace old Indian field guns and two types of Pinaka `area denial munitions’ for the Army. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2sWctij https://ift.tt/EoaA8lJ December 01, 2023 at 01:16AM RAJAT PANDIT

The Biden administration has not completely ruled out the possibility of conducting underground nuclear tests if circumstances demand so. This has been made amply clear in the US Department of Energy (DoE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) report to the US Congress this month. The report, which delves into the details about various aspects of the current status of America’s nuclear weapons programme, says: “The US must be ready to perform underground nuclear explosive tests using a test article.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/ICg4KaF https://ift.tt/z1dNqSH December 01, 2023 at 12:33AM SRINIVAS LAXMAN

Imran Khan steps down as leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), handing over to close associate Gohar Ali Khan in a temporary arrangement amid legal challenges. Imran's decision follows his conviction in the Toshakhana graft case. The move aims to prevent electoral watchdog interference and maintain the party's integrity. Imran plans to contest intra-party polls after the prompt resolution of legal issues. Gohar expressed gratitude for being picked to head Pakistan's main opposition party. "I am stunned. There are no words to express my gratitude to Imran Khan sahib." from Times of India https://ift.tt/iqAVpsZ https://ift.tt/aw7L03h November 30, 2023 at 12:33AM OMER FAROOQ KHAN

Following Israel's ban on Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, Israel ambassador Naor Gilon expressed hope India will proscribe Hamas, saying the Netanyahus government has already shared information with Indian authorities about its terrorist activities. "We did whatever was expected from our side. Now it is for the Indian government to decide - if, where, how, how fast," said Gilon, when asked if India had indicated to Israel it was considering a ban on Hamas. from Times of India https://ift.tt/d9ERBzQ https://ift.tt/KDHZlgk November 29, 2023 at 01:09AM TNN

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Australia's Glenn Maxwell's exceptional century played a pivotal role in guiding Australia to a thrilling last-ball victory against India at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. With this win, Australia managed to cut India's series lead to 2-1 in the five-match rubber. Both the players now share the record for the most centuries in the T20 format, each having scored four centuries. Maxwell scored an unbeaten 104 off 48 balls which included eight sixes and as many fours. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UjYu53J https://ift.tt/9GHB3dD November 28, 2023 at 11:21PM TOI SPORTS DESK

The NCDRC has ruled that non-disclosure of ailments like depression should not be a basis for denying insurance claims by LIC. The commission stated that LIC's medical literature did not classify depression as a serious ailment and there was no record indicating that depression could lead to heart failure. Anil Patel's family approached the Kheda district consumer forum, which mandated LIC to fulfil the insurance claims. LIC contested the forum's orders, but the Gujarat State Dispute Redressal Commission upheld the decision in 2019. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4EZckln https://ift.tt/MqROVoF November 28, 2023 at 01:40AM SAEED KHAN

A young man, Kamlesh Singh, narrowly escaped a tiger attack in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Singh encountered the tiger while traversing the forest, and despite sustaining injuries, he climbed a tree to evade the predator. He was eventually rescued by villagers, including Gond, and taken to the hospital for treatment. The incident highlights the ongoing risk of wildlife encounters in the area near the forest reserve. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aYfrKWQ https://ift.tt/5yJg0oF November 27, 2023 at 08:01PM P NAVEEN

Albert Kabo Lepcha from Kalimpong, West Bengal, emerged as the winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2023. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YFNcCt5 https://ift.tt/fJRHw80 November 27, 2023 at 12:20AM HASTI DOSHI

Israel summons Irish ambassador over tweet celebrating release of 9-year-old girl, Emily Hand, from Hamas captivity. Israeli officials criticize Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar for portraying Emily's situation as a disappearance rather than a violent abduction by Hamas militants. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen accuses Varadkar of legitimizing terrorism. Spain and Belgium ambassadors were also called in for criticizing Israel's high civilian death toll in Gaza. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KkoatXH https://ift.tt/JcuqVTg November 26, 2023 at 11:00PM AP

In the third killing of a civilian in 15 days and less than 24 hours after a C-60 crack commando’s father was stoned to death in Maharashtra’s restive Gadchiroli, Maoists drew fresh blood late Friday when they dragged a tribal farmer to a kangaroo court, pronounced him guilty of engineering a woman guerrilla’s encounter and shot him from point-blank range. Ramji Chinna Atram (28) lay sprawled on the fields of Kapewancha village in Aheri taluka till Saturday morning. from Times of India https://ift.tt/25TKqAV https://ift.tt/Bmgyq13 November 26, 2023 at 02:47AM SOUMITRA BOSE

Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal's house in the serene White Rock area of Vancouver, Canada, became the epicenter of a violent incident as gunshots rang out. Lawrence Bishnoi, an infamous gangster, claimed responsibility for orchestrating the gunfire in a Facebook post. Bishnoi directly addressed Grewal, warning him that his association with Salman Khan would not save him. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Punjabi music industry, raising concerns about Grewal's safety and the underlying tensions behind the attack. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gnTx9D https://ift.tt/0oayFOg November 25, 2023 at 10:52PM etimes.in

Even as multi-agency teams are involved in efforts to rescue the 41 workers trapped in the under-construction Silkyara tunnel, villagers of the area are praying for the success of the operation by invoking local deities. One of the ways they are doing so is by singing Garhwali folk ‘jagars’, which are devotional songs meant to seek protection of the deities. On Friday, 63-year-old Kushpal Singh Parmar of Dhanari village reached the tunnel site and sang a ‘jagar’, whose lyrics went like this: ‘O lord, please awake and listen to my appeal. Don’t get angry o lord, shower your blessings so that people are safe.’ from Times of India https://ift.tt/RBI7Zs3 https://ift.tt/spvmE9o November 25, 2023 at 03:51AM TNN

With no sign of abatement of the turf war between the Centre and the Delhi government and a new front opening over the selection of the chief secretary of the national capital territory, the Supreme Court on Friday devised a unique method to insulate those in the zone of consideration from social media discussion by asking the Centre to bring a panel of seasoned civil servants to the court on Tuesday. A ruling that seeks a balance between the Delhi government's claim that it had the sole prerogative to select the key bureaucrat and the Centre's insistence that, after the change of the law, the matter belonged squarely in its domain. from Times of India https://ift.tt/c89xAIq https://ift.tt/W0TIwSC November 25, 2023 at 02:20AM DHANANJAY MAHAPATRA

The government has warned top social media and internet companies that their platforms may be temporarily suspended and even be ordered blocked in case they are unable to tackle the menace of deepfakes. Besides, they have been advised to work out methods to issue “pop-ups” for users once they log into their accounts. The pop-ups, akin to the cautionary advice that users get when they log into their online financial investment accounts such as Zerodha, will carry the ‘no go list’ for subscribers, explicitly giving out details on what kind of content is not to be uploaded, or shared. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nxp7CEI https://ift.tt/j2Jgmq4 November 25, 2023 at 02:40AM PANKAJ DOVAL

Young left-handed batter Rinku Singh held his nerves despite losing three wickets in three balls, guiding India to a thrilling last-ball two-wicket win over Australia in the first T20I of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Needing 7 runs off 6 balls, Rinku started off with a four off the first ball followed with a single bringing the equation down to 2 off 4 balls. But fate had different plans as India lost three wickets in the form of Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh in the next three successive deliveries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/drVb3to https://ift.tt/5fWFNV0 November 23, 2023 at 11:42PM TOI SPORTS DESK

US-Canada border crossings near Niagara Falls were closed Wednesday as terrorism investigators responded to a vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge, local and state authorities said. The cause of the incident was not immediately clear but New York Governor Kathy Hochul said state police and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force were monitoring all points of entry into the state. Ron Rienas, of the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority, told ABC News all four bridges connecting the two countries over the Niagara River have been closed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37UKCHf https://ift.tt/P6wuY43 November 23, 2023 at 12:55AM AFP

Through Jail Radio, the prisoners will be played a variety of soft music every day and will also be treated with motivational speeches at regular intervals which, the prison authorities believe, will ultimately reform the gangsters, murderers, rapists and other hardened criminals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6RtpCZQ https://ift.tt/XeMpVWH November 22, 2023 at 10:54PM MANOJ CHAURASIA

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday attached properties worth over Rs 750 crore, including the well-known Herald House near ITO, belonging to Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), the publisher of National Herald and other party mouthpieces of the Congress, in a money laundering case against party leaders Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul, and Young Indian, which now controls AJL. Congress slammed the ED's action as “shameful vendetta politics in a frivolous case” and dubbed BJP the “murderer” of democracy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/j52PzBd https://ift.tt/edHBn5J November 22, 2023 at 01:21AM PRADEEP THAKUR

The victim, identified as Vicky Jadav, was attacked while outside his house. After being initially rushed to Bhatapara State General Hospital, he was later transferred to a private hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, as confirmed by the police. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MP1eiAC https://ift.tt/7wz2xcU November 21, 2023 at 11:17PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Exasperated by the interminable delay on the part of Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi in processing bills sent for his assent after being passed by the assembly, one as far back as January 2020, the Supreme Court on Monday said, “After we passed the order, the governor took action. What was the governor doing for three years?” The SC was irked by the fact that the governor, after the court’s order frowning upon the delay, cleared some long-pending bills on November 13. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OXY97Ta https://ift.tt/E52Ny1O November 21, 2023 at 12:09AM DHANANJAY MAHAPATRA

Bigg Boss 17 had its first mid-week eviction, with Naved getting eliminated. The housemates had to collectively choose three contestants they thought were least deserving. Naved's name came up, leaving many shocked and emotional. Rinku Dhawan and Jigna Vora, who were close to Naved, were particularly emotional. There was also a fight between Mannara Chopra and Abhishek Kumar, and Ankita Lokhande got emotional while talking about her ex-boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput. Khanzaadi got into a fight with Rinku Dhawan, leading to criticism from other contestants. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iysI59h https://ift.tt/cUWiHaL November 20, 2023 at 11:46PM etimes.in

Another hospital in Gaza, the Indonesian Hospital, has been hit by an Israeli missile, killing at least 12 people. The hospital had been providing shelter to thousands of patients and displaced people. Israeli tanks were operating near the hospital, and Israeli snipers were seen on nearby buildings. The Israeli military has claimed that Hamas uses hospitals for military activities, but these claims have not been independently verified. The ongoing attacks on Gaza's health infrastructure have been heavily criticised as collective punishment of the Palestinian population. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mFuER2j https://ift.tt/492rBTa November 20, 2023 at 06:36PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

In what can be a major relief for Tesla and other multi-national car companies looking to import electrics in India at a specially-crafted and subsidised 15% duty regime that is being proposed, the government may exclude cost-heavy batteries, semiconductors, and magnetic parts from the committed localisation norms for global companies. The relaxation will be a significant reprieve for global companies that would need to fulfil domestic value addition conditions to avail the lower duty regime. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vBYCQ2e https://ift.tt/UrEptf6 November 20, 2023 at 01:27AM PANKAJ DOVAL

The World Cup final led to a boost in air traffic in India, with almost 460,000 domestic flyers on Saturday. This was the highest-ever figure recorded, in contrast to the lean daily numbers seen during the Diwali season. Industry insiders attribute this to the high advance fares set by airlines before Diwali, which led travellers to choose AC classes on premium trains instead. However, looking at the excitement in the audience, airlines later lowered the fares. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5bj1hB3 https://ift.tt/dQuxpD0 November 20, 2023 at 12:24AM SAURABH SINHA

The deceased were identified as 52-year-old Brindaban Karmakar, a cloth merchant, his wife Debasree Karmakar, in her forties, their 17-year-old daughter Debaleena, and eight-year-old son Utsaha. The bodies were found in the closed apartment on M S Mukherjee Road in the Khardah area under Barrackpore Police Commissionerate. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EPhYIJ6 https://ift.tt/r9Owlob November 19, 2023 at 10:56PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence pioneer, has ousted CEO Sam Altman due to a loss of confidence in his leadership. Mira Murati, previously the company's chief technology officer, has been named interim CEO. Altman's departure was unexpected, and three top-level researchers have reportedly quit. Altman co-founded OpenAI and gained fame after the launch of the popular chatbot ChatGPT. from Times of India https://ift.tt/z2oYXWt https://ift.tt/31NZtX0 November 19, 2023 at 01:03AM CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

The Varanasi district court has granted the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) an additional 10 days to submit its scientific survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex. The ASI had previously requested 15 more days to complete the report, but the court has instructed them to submit it by November 28. The ASI had been ordered to conduct a survey to determine if the mosque was built on the remains of a temple. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Vat6JPr https://ift.tt/2jXeQH7 November 19, 2023 at 01:52AM TNN

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The upcoming ICC World Cup final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has generated immense excitement. Over 100 charter flights have been booked to transport people to the city, leading to a surge in airfares and hotel tariffs. Liquor permit applications in the dry state of Gujarat have reached an all-time high. The unprecedented demand has also led to additional flights being scheduled and alternate parking arrangements for charter aircraft at the Ahmedabad airport. Some cricket fans are even driving long distances to witness the game. from Times of India https://ift.tt/avu6NIQ https://ift.tt/JHY5hRC November 18, 2023 at 12:36AM NIYATI PARIKH AND MANJU V

India's foreign minister, S Jaishankar, emphasized the need for the Global South to have a greater role in shaping solutions to key global issues at the second Global South summit. He called for self-reliance and diversification of production to mitigate economic vulnerabilities. The summit, attended by nearly 130 countries, discussed topics such as development, finance, health, education, and environment. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing autonomy and desire for a bigger role in global affairs among developing countries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BfjHTSt https://ift.tt/xTBRUP2 November 18, 2023 at 12:49AM TNN

In the past two years, more than a dozen terrorists from New Delhi's "most wanted list" have been mysteriously killed in Pakistan. The militants were associated with groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizbul Mujahideen, and Jaish-e-Muhammed. The assassinations began after a failed attempt on the life of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed. Pakistani officials suspect the involvement of a hostile foreign intelligence agency and claim that India controls a network of local assassins. Pakistan has remained silent on the killings, possibly due to pressure from the Financial Action Task Force. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nfc68wF https://ift.tt/dSqbAI5 November 18, 2023 at 12:20AM OMAR FAROOQ KHAN

​​​​An FIR has been filed against the accused, identified as Umang Taneja, and the police have initiated an investigation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ODYtaZm https://ift.tt/xNmrfnD November 17, 2023 at 10:56PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Chhath Puja is a festival observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. This year, it will be celebrated from November 17 to November 20. Devotees engage in rituals like fasting and standing in the sacred water of the Ganga. Here are some wishes and messages to send to friends and family during this festival, expressing gratitude to the Sun God and celebrating the power of faith and unity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/24GMDs6 https://ift.tt/vzukGZb November 16, 2023 at 10:55PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

They reported receiving information at approximately 3:45 am that Sharda Nand Manjhi had been admitted to Max Hospital by his son, Rahul. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eN0Yf6c https://ift.tt/VTaciOR November 15, 2023 at 11:04PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is inviting innovative ideas and designs for robotic rovers from the youth as part of a space challenge. The challenge, called 'Isro Robotics Challenge-URSC 2024', aims to provide development opportunities in space robotics and leverage creative thinking among Indian youth for future interplanetary missions. The challenge will involve building robots to compete in an extra-terrestrial-inspired arena and performing tasks based on real-life challenges faced by space robotics. from Times of India https://ift.tt/g6KMk4y https://ift.tt/f2C5nb0 November 15, 2023 at 01:14AM SURENDRA SINGH

Former British interior minister Suella Braverman has criticized Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, saying that his plan is not working and urging him to change course to avoid election defeat. Braverman accused Sunak of failing on immigration and anti-Semitism, and described his rejection of withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights as a "betrayal." She also accused Sunak of putting off tough decisions to minimize political risk. Braverman's letter comes a week after she accused the police of left-wing bias, leading to her dismissal from her ministerial position. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rL6AJX1 https://ift.tt/RbsZkx8 November 15, 2023 at 12:02AM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton celebrated King Charles's birthday on social media with a tribute that notably did not include Prince Harry. The post featured pictures of the King alone and with Prince William, but no images of Prince Harry. Royal enthusiasts expressed speculation and concern about the absence of Prince Harry and his family in the photos. However, some defended the couple, emphasizing the joy and love depicted in the pictures. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qrN8v9P https://ift.tt/o7dpzGV November 14, 2023 at 11:05PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a Rs 24,000-crore scheme for the development of particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) in Jharkhand. This initiative aims to provide basic facilities such as road and telecom connectivity, electricity, housing, clean water, education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities to PVTG families and habitations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xMHyfbg https://ift.tt/eYORsQI November 13, 2023 at 10:14PM AMBIKA PANDIT

A village in Madhya Pradesh, India, has postponed its Diwali celebrations by seven days due to the coinciding of the festival with the state's voting day. The tribal community in Sajanpur follows a traditional method of determining the date of Diwali celebrations, and the village elders had originally scheduled it for November 17. However, to avoid any interference with the voting process, the celebrations have been rescheduled for November 24. The village's residents want to ensure that people can vote without any distractions and make informed decisions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ACEOIYu https://ift.tt/MgXRorA November 13, 2023 at 02:11AM KARISHMA KOTWAL

Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakoot, is a festival celebrated in India to commemorate Lord Krishna's victory over the rain god Indra. It is observed on the fourth day of the Kartika month, usually in October or November. Devotees visit temples to offer prayers, flowers, fruits, and sweets to Lord Krishna and Mount Govardhan. Families come together to enjoy a vegetarian feast and reflect on the importance of faith and the environment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jboxDV8 https://ift.tt/nEoTLUN November 12, 2023 at 09:00PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) to allocate a flat to a man whose family has been waiting for close to 48 years. The family was evicted from their room in 1975 and has been waiting for re-accommodation ever since. The court noted that the delay in allotment was due to a discrepancy in the size of the flat, but ruled in favor of the petitioner and ordered Mhada to allocate a 579 sq ft flat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/41hKbsM https://ift.tt/WSaPGXx November 12, 2023 at 02:17AM ROSY SEQUEIRA

In Bharat, the festival of Diwali is celebrated in the holy month of Kartik, which falls between roughly October and November. Usually, the festivities start from Dhanteras and end on Bhai Dooj. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nwYI3sr https://ift.tt/nkSid9G November 11, 2023 at 09:00PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Indian-American singer Falu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's collaboration on a song promoting the benefits of millets has been nominated for a Grammy award in the best global music performance category. The song, titled "Abundance in Millets," was released in celebration of the "International Year of Millets" and aims to raise awareness about the grain as a potential solution to world hunger. Falu was inspired to create the song after meeting PM Modi in New Delhi following her Grammy win in 2022. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kfQhySu https://ift.tt/TavN2PB November 10, 2023 at 11:51PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Humane, an AI company founded by ex-Apple engineers, has launched its first hardware, the AI Pin. The small square device can be pinned onto clothes and is powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 and Microsoft's AI models. The AI Pin costs $699 and has a monthly fee of $24 for a Humane subscription. It features a small projector that can display icons and text on the user's palm. The device can be activated through voice, touch, gesture, or the laser ink display and offers various AI tools and features. Shipping begins in early 2024. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YKBECqo https://ift.tt/r6zLe98 November 10, 2023 at 12:54PM ABHINAV KAUSTUBH

The Bihar assembly has passed bills increasing quotas for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and Extremely Backward Classes in government jobs and educational institutions from 50% to 65%. This brings the overall reservation to 75% when including the 10% for economically weaker sections. The bills were passed unanimously and will become law after the consent of the governor. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar called for a caste census and urged BJP legislators to appeal for special category status for Bihar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LiyFlX1 https://ift.tt/eXl40hZ November 10, 2023 at 12:45AM ABHAY SINGH

A journalist has filed a contempt petition against Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray for his derogatory remarks towards Chief Justice DY Chandrachud in a Dussehra speech. The journalist alleges that Thackeray's comments are an attempt to influence pending cases in the Supreme Court and undermine the dignity of the court and the CJI's office. He has sought the attorney general's permission to file the petition, stating that Thackeray's statements amount to criminal contempt under the Contempt of Court Act. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ufEo5R https://ift.tt/nbEJxlB November 10, 2023 at 02:08AM TNN

The father of Liverpool striker Luis Diaz has been released in Colombia after being kidnapped by members of the guerrilla group ELN. The release was announced by the government's delegation currently in peace negotiations with the ELN. Diaz's kidnapping drew international attention, and the younger Diaz appealed for his father's release after scoring in a Premier League soccer match. The ELN initially denied involvement but later acknowledged the kidnapping was a mistake. Diaz's mother was rescued shortly after the abduction, and special forces were deployed to search for his father. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WuZESAh https://ift.tt/wfOrcIt November 09, 2023 at 11:21PM AP

The individuals involved in the unfortunate incident have been identified as Shorab (28) and Ayesha (27), according to the authorities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/H7K82v4 https://ift.tt/vRM9yka November 09, 2023 at 10:48PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faced backlash for his explicit remarks in the assembly, prompting an apology from him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Kumar for his choice of words and accused him of insulting women. The BJP demanded Kumar's resignation, questioning his eligibility to hold office due to his "memory loss." While some politicians supported Kumar, others, including Union Power Minister R.K. Singh, condemned his remarks. The issue has escalated into a bitter political confrontation, with Kumar's party, JD(U), urging for no politics to be played over the CM's remarks. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zXmaUu6 https://ift.tt/hUjiWaL November 09, 2023 at 01:59AM TNN

Indian Railways' passenger coaches with "anti-injury" features: The Railway Board has asked all coach manufacturing units of the Indian Railways to take this requirement into account when planning equipment purchases for passenger future coaches. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KtrsPYe https://ift.tt/kbBCuZG November 08, 2023 at 10:21PM SMRITI JAIN

Unidentified men reportedly opened fire in the Kangchup foothills, Kangpokpi district near Imphal on Tuesday, resulting in nine people getting injured, including two Manipur police officers and a woman. The incident occured after a large group from Meitei community, including women from Phayeng, went to Kangchup hillside to 'investigate' if some individuals from a different community had entered the area. Upon arrival, suspected militants from the hills initiated the gunfire. Subsequently, village volunteers and security forces arrived at the scene, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire. from Times of India https://ift.tt/B9txa6v https://ift.tt/5sqX80J November 07, 2023 at 08:40PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Israeli forces have cut off northern Gaza from the rest of the territory and launched intense air strikes, preparing for a push into Gaza City. The death toll in Palestine has exceeded 10,000, with over 4,100 children and 2,600 women among the casualties. Israel has vowed to crush Hamas, and the war is expected to escalate as troops enter Gaza City. The Israeli military said it had successfully encircled the north and south of Gaza, and ground troops have taken over a Hamas compound. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dIGNis8 https://ift.tt/MZXDEy0 November 07, 2023 at 12:40AM AP

An Israeli air strike that hit a building belonging to Gaza's Al Shifa hospital killed one Palestinian and wounded several others, according to the spokesman of Gaza's ministry of health. The spokesperson further said that the building is hosting 170 injured and other displaced people. ​Israel has launched air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip following a cross-border attack by Hamas on October 7. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lqIfawc https://ift.tt/cXjPIAo November 07, 2023 at 12:33AM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

A furious Angelo Mathews lashed out at Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan and his team after his 'timed out' dismissal snowballed into a major controversy at the World Cup on Monday. After the Sri Lanka all-rounder became the first international cricketer to be 'timed out' for not being ready to face the ball within two minutes of the fall of a wicket, Mathews hit out at Bangladesh over their 'disgraceful' actions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DugTOHa https://ift.tt/zTvisA8 November 06, 2023 at 11:30PM TOI SPORTS DESK

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the occupied West Bank to hold discussions with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as part of the Biden administration's efforts to alleviate the suffering of Gaza's civilians during the Israel-Hamas conflict. Blinken also traveled to Baghdad to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to address the rise in attacks by Iranian-allied militias. The US is concerned about Iran and its proxy groups exploiting the situation in Gaza to further destabilize the region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/AgdU3tk https://ift.tt/bVDRNKO November 06, 2023 at 02:05AM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Heeralal Samariya, currently serving as an information commissioner, is set to become the new chief information commissioner of the Central Information Commission (CIC). Two new information commissioners, Anandi Ramalingam and V K Tiwari, are also set to be appointed. Samariya, a former IAS officer, was chosen by the selection committee led by PM Narendra Modi. The appointments are expected to be announced soon. The CIC has been without a chief for over a month. from Times of India https://ift.tt/f51L2pO https://ift.tt/CiZva9o November 06, 2023 at 01:47AM BHARTI JAIN AND AMBIKA PANDIT

Union Minister Smriti Irani has accused Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of being controlled by a remote from Dubai, suggesting his involvement in the Mahadev betting app scandal. She claimed that the Congress government had cheated the women of Chhattisgarh by not fulfilling its promise to ban liquor, instead looting Rs 2,000 crore through a liquor scam. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4wcO1Fu https://ift.tt/uqb5W9N November 06, 2023 at 12:08AM PTI

Jazmine Hughes, a staff writer for the New York Times Magazine, resigned after violating the company's policy by signing an open letter accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians. The letter, titled "Writers Against the War on Gaza," blamed Israel for deaths in a terrorist attack by Hamas. The conflict between Israel and Gaza has led to restrictions on freedom of expression, with many institutions dealing with members who feel strongly about the conflict. Hughes had previously criticized her newspaper's op-ed desk for publishing a column by Senator Tom Cotton. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Fufs13c https://ift.tt/hWIcHkD November 05, 2023 at 12:19AM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

WhatsApp's AI image generator feature has come under scrutiny after it produced disturbing images when prompted with terms related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. When prompted with terms like "Palestinian" or "Muslim boy Palestinian," the AI generated images of guns or boys with guns. However, when prompted with terms like "Israeli army," the AI created drawings of soldiers without guns. The parent company, Meta, has acknowledged the issue and stated that they are working to improve the feature. Additionally, Instagram has also faced criticism for translating "Palestinian" to "Palestinian terrorist" in Arabic text, which the company attributed to a glitch. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DXA8tai https://ift.tt/BOiLaDu November 04, 2023 at 10:54PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

India has appointed Prakash Gupta as the first consul general in Seattle, finally operationalizing the long-awaited consulate in the US Pacific Northwest. The consulate in Seattle, a technology hub with a large population of Indian nationals and multinational companies, was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US in June. This move is part of India's plan to open consulates in two other US cities, while the US plans to open consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. Seattle will become the sixth US city to have an Indian consulate. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CM9nEhG https://ift.tt/FeB7G2Y November 04, 2023 at 01:05AM TNN

PM Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak discussed the urgent need to deescalate tensions in West Asia and strongly condemned attacks by Hamas on Israel during a telephone conversation between the two leaders on Friday. A spokesperson for Downing Street said the leaders emphasised that Hamas did not represent the Palestinian people and it is necessary to reduce tensions in the broader region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GcSxak8 https://ift.tt/MaSqlpZ November 04, 2023 at 12:09AM NAOMI CANTON

Manny Maceda, the Worldwide Managing Partner and CEO of Bain & Co. has said, “India has always been a great, unique opportunity.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/KTXHAdc https://ift.tt/WAQ8UjJ November 03, 2023 at 11:48PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

The identification of the accused was made possible due to a distinctive 'trishul' tattoo on his left forearm, according to officials. from Times of India https://ift.tt/enk48Dj https://ift.tt/JiRaSnE November 02, 2023 at 11:03PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoyed a Halloween night of trick-or-treating with their two young children, Archie and Lilibet. The family was spotted near their Montecito home, with Archie dressed as a skeleton and Meghan carrying Lilibet in a pink outfit. They walked along streets, blending in with other families, and were captured in a heartwarming video that went viral. This is not the first time Harry and Meghan have celebrated Halloween, as they previously had night out with Eugenie. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Do85pU1 https://ift.tt/cShg8Z2 November 02, 2023 at 12:05AM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

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