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Musk, who runs four companies, will now be Twitter CEO

Musk, who also runs rocket company SpaceX, brain-chip startup Neuralink and tunneling firm the Boring Company, fired Twitter's previous chief, Parag Agrawal, and other top company officials last week. Musk, who also runs rocket company SpaceX, brain-chip startup Neuralink and tunneling firm the Boring Company, fired Twitter's previous chief, Parag Agrawal, and other top company officials last week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qGAlvNC

Sebi bans Mehul Choksi from market for 10 years

Choksi had defrauded Punjab National Bank and in January 2018 fled the country. Currently he’s been proclaimed an offender by the government and several cases against him, by agencies like CBI, Enforcement Directorate and the Income Tax department, are pending. Choksi had defrauded Punjab National Bank and in January 2018 fled the country. Currently he’s been proclaimed an offender by the government and several cases against him, by agencies like CBI, Enforcement Directorate and the Income Tax department, are pending. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yVj3kmp

'Guj negligence, misgovernance led to bridge collapse'

AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge said it was important to know what caused the bridge collapse as it was reopened just five days ago. “Why were so many people allowed? There should be an inquiry headed by a retired Supreme Court or high court judge,” he said. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge said it was important to know what caused the bridge collapse as it was reopened just five days ago. “Why were so many people allowed? There should be an inquiry headed by a retired Supreme Court or high court judge,” he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/T7if0BJ

9 held as Gujarat footbridge collapse toll rises to 134, search to resume today

Government hospitals in the town treated 56 people, of whom 15 are still to be discharged. Till late afternoon, people were spotted dashing in and out of hospitals with pictures of loved ones in the hope of either finding them alive. Government hospitals in the town treated 56 people, of whom 15 are still to be discharged. Till late afternoon, people were spotted dashing in and out of hospitals with pictures of loved ones in the hope of either finding them alive. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jvTQsyW

'Somalia car bombings kill at least 100'

​President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, at the site of Saturday's explosions in Mogadishu, told journalists that nearly 300 other people were wounded. “We ask our international partners and Muslims around the world to send their medical doctors here since we can't send all the victims outside the country for treatment," he said. ​President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, at the site of Saturday's explosions in Mogadishu, told journalists that nearly 300 other people were wounded. “We ask our international partners and Muslims around the world to send their medical doctors here since we can't send all the victims outside the country for treatment," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SRscJet

'Probe, take action against Chinese loan apps'

Claiming a 12 times jump in loans on digital platforms between 2017 and 2020 and occurrence of 52 suicides due to blackmailing by these loan apps, Congress sought to know what the Narendra Modi government was doing to curb these practices. Claiming a 12 times jump in loans on digital platforms between 2017 and 2020 and occurrence of 52 suicides due to blackmailing by these loan apps, Congress sought to know what the Narendra Modi government was doing to curb these practices. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hcDz3OK

90 feared dead as footbridge in Gujarat collapses days after repair

​Morbi MLA and minister of state Brijesh Merja confirmed 60-odd deaths as the prospect of finding survivors appeared to dim around 10.30pm, almost four hours after the bridge came down in a cacophony of snapping iron cables and horrified screams. Officials said the tragedy occurred between 6.30 and 7pm. ​Morbi MLA and minister of state Brijesh Merja confirmed 60-odd deaths as the prospect of finding survivors appeared to dim around 10.30pm, almost four hours after the bridge came down in a cacophony of snapping iron cables and horrified screams. Officials said the tragedy occurred between 6.30 and 7pm. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UaNP1VE

Stable, futuristic policies making India global manufacturing hub: PM

“Today India is working with a new mindset and new work culture,” the PM said. “India is making fighter jets, tanks, submarines, medicines, vaccines, electronic gadgets, mobile phones and cars that are popular in many countries.” “Today India is working with a new mindset and new work culture,” the PM said. “India is making fighter jets, tanks, submarines, medicines, vaccines, electronic gadgets, mobile phones and cars that are popular in many countries.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/agIx2D4

Government defends ‘benign’ CAA in filing before SC'

A day before the hearing of a bunch of petitions challenging the CAA on the ground of exclusion of Muslims from the minorities permitted to get Indian citizenship if they had entered India on or before December 31, 2014, the government said, “The CAA is a narrowly tailored legislation seeking to address the specific problem which awaited India’s attention for a solution since several decades.” A day before the hearing of a bunch of petitions challenging the CAA on the ground of exclusion of Muslims from the minorities permitted to get Indian citizenship if they had entered India on or before December 31, 2014, the government said, “The CAA is a narrowly tailored legislation seeking to address the specific problem which awaited India’s attention for a solution since several decades.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/N9KMb4X

Maharashtra gives Y+ cover to all 41 MLAs from Shinde camp

The Z+ cover of Shinde, Fadnavis and governor B S Koshyari has also been been retained. There is no change in the Y+ cover of MNS chief Raj Thackeray, Uddhav’s wife Rashmi and son Tejas, and Shinde’s MLA son Shrikant. The security of Fadnavis’s wife Amruta has been increased to Y+ from X. The Z+ cover of Shinde, Fadnavis and governor B S Koshyari has also been been retained. There is no change in the Y+ cover of MNS chief Raj Thackeray, Uddhav’s wife Rashmi and son Tejas, and Shinde’s MLA son Shrikant. The security of Fadnavis’s wife Amruta has been increased to Y+ from X. from Times of India https://ift.tt/w5bZ1xF

Gujarat bridge reopened last week, did not have fitness certificate

"The bridge was given to Oreva company for operation and maintenance for 15 years. In March this year, it was closed for the public for renovation. It reopened after renovation on the Gujarati New Year day celebrated on October 26," said chief officer of Morbi Municipality Sandeepsinh Zala. "The bridge was given to Oreva company for operation and maintenance for 15 years. In March this year, it was closed for the public for renovation. It reopened after renovation on the Gujarati New Year day celebrated on October 26," said chief officer of Morbi Municipality Sandeepsinh Zala. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zNpk8Cq

Minors tied to truck & dragged over alleged cash, mobile phone theft in MP

A video of the incident went viral on social media prompting police to register a case against the accused. ACP Nihit Upadhyay said: “The incident was reported around 8am when two minors were tied to a truck and dragged on the road. A video of the incident went viral on social media prompting police to register a case against the accused. ACP Nihit Upadhyay said: “The incident was reported around 8am when two minors were tied to a truck and dragged on the road. from Times of India https://ift.tt/T5qtsAU

Irish educator working in Kolkata for 62 years to leave over visa issues

MacCarthaigh recalled growing up in Ireland when Protestants and Catholics were at each other’s throats and his homeland was badly off on many fronts. “I got no love… I was one of 11 children. We were quite poor. My family would have been better off with two or three children. As with most people, one’s childhood becomes the primary source of one’s inspiration to become the person they are going to be.” MacCarthaigh recalled growing up in Ireland when Protestants and Catholics were at each other’s throats and his homeland was badly off on many fronts. “I got no love… I was one of 11 children. We were quite poor. My family would have been better off with two or three children. As with most people, one’s childhood becomes the primary source of one’s inspiration to become the person they are going to be.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/GOn8z6A

Deny terrorists any safe haven: UN anti-terror meet

The declaration on countering the use of new and emerging technologies for terror purposes also underlined that terrorists getting opportunity to access safe havens continues to be a significant concern. The declaration on countering the use of new and emerging technologies for terror purposes also underlined that terrorists getting opportunity to access safe havens continues to be a significant concern. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XuIwz27

#MeToo: Police refuse to record Sherlyn Chopra's statement

Sherlyn Chopra recently spoke to the media about #MeToo accused and Bigg Boss 16 contestant Sajid Khan and called him a habitual sexual offender and molester. She had also gone to the Juhu police station on October 19 to file a complaint against him. Sherlyn Chopra recently spoke to the media about #MeToo accused and Bigg Boss 16 contestant Sajid Khan and called him a habitual sexual offender and molester. She had also gone to the Juhu police station on October 19 to file a complaint against him. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TyJR7zl

Fair trial in gold smuggling case not possible in Kerala: ED in SC

In a rejoinder affidavit, the ED said that transfer of trial was needed as high-profile persons, including the former principal secretary of the CM, were involved and they were trying to influence the accused and witnesses. In a rejoinder affidavit, the ED said that transfer of trial was needed as high-profile persons, including the former principal secretary of the CM, were involved and they were trying to influence the accused and witnesses. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xLVY1hz

TN ‘suicide bomber’ planned to hit temple, homes: NIA sleuths

The hypothesis they are going by is that Mubin was radicalised after being exposed to IS literature, but hadn’t received training in terrorist tactics. Whatever he knew about handling explosives was by reading material available on the internet about bomb-making. The hypothesis they are going by is that Mubin was radicalised after being exposed to IS literature, but hadn’t received training in terrorist tactics. Whatever he knew about handling explosives was by reading material available on the internet about bomb-making. from Times of India https://ift.tt/b3I1YPW

SC didn’t agree with will of people: Rijiju on NJAC

The NJAC Act, unanimously passed by both the Houses of Parliament and ratified by more than half of all the states, was struck down by a Constitution bench of the apex court as unconstitutional in 2015, and the collegium system of appointing judges to high courts and the SC was upheld. The NJAC Act, unanimously passed by both the Houses of Parliament and ratified by more than half of all the states, was struck down by a Constitution bench of the apex court as unconstitutional in 2015, and the collegium system of appointing judges to high courts and the SC was upheld. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6ptVY0g

Trump says he’s ‘very happy’ about Musk’s Twitter takeover

The possibility of Trump’s return to Twitter — he was banned after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol — has been the subject of much speculation since Musk announced his intentions to buy the company and take a less heavy-handed approach with users who post objectionable and provocative content. The possibility of Trump’s return to Twitter — he was banned after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol — has been the subject of much speculation since Musk announced his intentions to buy the company and take a less heavy-handed approach with users who post objectionable and provocative content. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eR3L2mC

Aim is to ensure progress of far-flung areas to fulfil country’s security needs: Rajnath

In a statement, a defence spokesperson said, "These 75 projects — 45 bridges, 27 roads, two helipads and one carbon neutral habitat — are spread across six states and two Union Territories (UTs). Twenty of these projects are in Jammu & Kashmir; 18 each in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh; five in Uttarakhand and 14 in other border states of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan.” In a statement, a defence spokesperson said, "These 75 projects — 45 bridges, 27 roads, two helipads and one carbon neutral habitat — are spread across six states and two Union Territories (UTs). Twenty of these projects are in Jammu & Kashmir; 18 each in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh; five in Uttarakhand and 14 in other border states of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/EsO43Px

Azam Khan found guilty in 2019 'hate speech', gets 3 years in jail, out on bail

Azam may now lose his house membership, as per a landmark Supreme Court judgment, dated July 10, 2013, that says if any MLA, MLC or MP is convicted in a criminal case and gets jail of minimum two years then he/she loses membership of the house with immediate effect. The UP assembly can also move quickly to disqualify him. Azam may now lose his house membership, as per a landmark Supreme Court judgment, dated July 10, 2013, that says if any MLA, MLC or MP is convicted in a criminal case and gets jail of minimum two years then he/she loses membership of the house with immediate effect. The UP assembly can also move quickly to disqualify him. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pY5FOnC

5 stabbed in supermarket attack in Italy, one killed

A supermarket employee died en route to the hospital, according to the ANSA news agency. The wounded included a Spanish soccer player, Pablo Mari, who is on loan to the Serie A club Monza from Arsenal, Lapresse reported. A supermarket employee died en route to the hospital, according to the ANSA news agency. The wounded included a Spanish soccer player, Pablo Mari, who is on loan to the Serie A club Monza from Arsenal, Lapresse reported. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UkWBRrI

Army man injured in Baramulla encounter succumbs; terrorist killed in Kulgam

In a statement, a police spokesman said that acting on specific information regarding presence of terrorists in Wanseeran Taripora jungle under Sheeri police station, a joint team of police, Army 52 RR, 46 RR and 53 Bn CRPF launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area on Wednesday. In a statement, a police spokesman said that acting on specific information regarding presence of terrorists in Wanseeran Taripora jungle under Sheeri police station, a joint team of police, Army 52 RR, 46 RR and 53 Bn CRPF launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/W4EMrPR

Rishi Sunak faces backlash over Suella Braverman appointment

Suella Braverman was sacked from Truss’s government on October 19, saying in her resignation letter she had sent a draft ministerial statement regarding the government policy on migration from her personal email, which she said was due for imminent publication but accepted was “a technical infringement of the rules”. Suella Braverman was sacked from Truss’s government on October 19, saying in her resignation letter she had sent a draft ministerial statement regarding the government policy on migration from her personal email, which she said was due for imminent publication but accepted was “a technical infringement of the rules”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wYC5JHE

Narayana Murthy told me I could have more impact on the world through politics than business: Rishi Sunak

Narayana Murthy is the billionaire founder of Infosys who has now devoted his life to philanthropy. Sunak worked for Goldman Sachs, gained an MBA from Stanford and then worked for a hedge fund before becoming an MP. Many wonder why he left such a well-paid career to enter the sparring world of politics. Narayana Murthy is the billionaire founder of Infosys who has now devoted his life to philanthropy. Sunak worked for Goldman Sachs, gained an MBA from Stanford and then worked for a hedge fund before becoming an MP. Many wonder why he left such a well-paid career to enter the sparring world of politics. from Times of India https://ift.tt/K3FkC8G

'Isro building a cost-effective future rocket to fulfil industry demand'

Speaking at the India Space Congress here, Isro chairman S Somanath revealed on Wednesday that "a team in Isro has started working on defining the design of a rocket. We want to build a cost-effective and reliable rocket in partnership with the industry that has expertise in this domain. Once the design is ready, we will seek inputs from the industry. Speaking at the India Space Congress here, Isro chairman S Somanath revealed on Wednesday that "a team in Isro has started working on defining the design of a rocket. We want to build a cost-effective and reliable rocket in partnership with the industry that has expertise in this domain. Once the design is ready, we will seek inputs from the industry. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5S728Yu

Kerala guv wants FM out, CM says no way

In a letter sent to the CM on Tuesday, the governor quoted news reports on Balagopal’s speech on October 18 on the Kariavattom university campus, where he said those coming from states like UP may not be able to understand the democratic functioning of universities in Kerala. He also said the vice chancellor of Banaras Hindu University was functioning with “50 to 100 security guards” when he visited the university as an MP. In a letter sent to the CM on Tuesday, the governor quoted news reports on Balagopal’s speech on October 18 on the Kariavattom university campus, where he said those coming from states like UP may not be able to understand the democratic functioning of universities in Kerala. He also said the vice chancellor of Banaras Hindu University was functioning with “50 to 100 security guards” when he visited the university as an MP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BCIa4vs

'Greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere hit record high'

"The increase in carbon dioxide levels from 2020 to 2021 was larger than the average annual growth rate over the last decade. Measurements from WMO’s Global Atmosphere Watch network stations show that these levels continue to rise in 2022 over the whole globe," said the WMO, referring to its latest GHG Bulletin. "The increase in carbon dioxide levels from 2020 to 2021 was larger than the average annual growth rate over the last decade. Measurements from WMO’s Global Atmosphere Watch network stations show that these levels continue to rise in 2022 over the whole globe," said the WMO, referring to its latest GHG Bulletin. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0grykj2

With Rs 4-5k crore biz, TN fireworks hub sees a crackling Diwali

A hub for fireworks manufacturers, Virudhunagar contributes to nearly 90% of the country's production. There are over 1,000 fireworks units in the district and nearly eight lakh employees are directly and indirectly dependent on this industry for their livelihood. A hub for fireworks manufacturers, Virudhunagar contributes to nearly 90% of the country's production. There are over 1,000 fireworks units in the district and nearly eight lakh employees are directly and indirectly dependent on this industry for their livelihood. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fu5JlBa

Uber held guilty of deficient service, asked to pay ₹20k to Mumbai resident

Complainant Kavita Sharma, an advocate, was to take a flight to Chennai on June 12, 2018, at 5.50 pm from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai. She booked an Uber cab at around 3.29 pm for the airport, which is around 36 km away from her residence. Complainant Kavita Sharma, an advocate, was to take a flight to Chennai on June 12, 2018, at 5.50 pm from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai. She booked an Uber cab at around 3.29 pm for the airport, which is around 36 km away from her residence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PCDrI6f

Cervical cancer self-sampling test kits could replace pap smears

The HPV self-sampling kit, similar in principle to the home-testing kits for the Covid-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus, is at the moment being tested by various institutes and hospitals in India to find out the acceptance among women and its efficiency. The HPV self-sampling kit, similar in principle to the home-testing kits for the Covid-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus, is at the moment being tested by various institutes and hospitals in India to find out the acceptance among women and its efficiency. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rnIVDTt

CCI fines Google 936 crore for monopoly abuse

In its latest order, Competition Commission of India (CCI) asked Google to "cease and desist" from practicing policies that supposedly give it powers to abuse its dominant position in running Play Store, which houses millions of apps that Android phone customers can download. "... practices followed by Google result in leveraging its dominance in market for licensable mobile OS (operating system) and app stores for Android OS, to protect its position in the downstream markets," CCI said. In its latest order, Competition Commission of India (CCI) asked Google to "cease and desist" from practicing policies that supposedly give it powers to abuse its dominant position in running Play Store, which houses millions of apps that Android phone customers can download. "... practices followed by Google result in leveraging its dominance in market for licensable mobile OS (operating system) and app stores for Android OS, to protect its position in the downstre...

A PIO at No. 10 soon, Cameron had told Modi barely seven years ago

This meant the Conservative leadership race was over, and Sunak, the youngest UK PM since 1812 at 42, automatically became the Conservative leader. Although Mordaunt thought many of former PM Boris Johnson’s supporters would switch to her after he bailed out, in fact many of them, including Priti Patel, on Monday morning switched to backing Sunak. This meant the Conservative leadership race was over, and Sunak, the youngest UK PM since 1812 at 42, automatically became the Conservative leader. Although Mordaunt thought many of former PM Boris Johnson’s supporters would switch to her after he bailed out, in fact many of them, including Priti Patel, on Monday morning switched to backing Sunak. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0crFvU6

'Musk informs he plans to close Twitter deal by Friday'

The banks that committed to fund Musk's buyout of Twitter have finished putting together the final debt financing agreement and are in the process of signing the necessary documents, according to a Bloomberg News report. The banks that committed to fund Musk's buyout of Twitter have finished putting together the final debt financing agreement and are in the process of signing the necessary documents, according to a Bloomberg News report. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nXtDlPC

Best detox juice recipes for weight loss

Overindulgence often happens in festive season, when we just want to enjoy and eat our heart out from LifeStyle - Latest Lifestyle News, Hot Trends, Celebrity Styles & Events https://ift.tt/WJSs0mr

MHA cancels FCRA licences of Sonia-led trusts

The MHA has cancelled the foreign funding licences of two trusts linked to the Gandhi family - Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) and Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust (RGCT) - citing violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. The MHA has cancelled the foreign funding licences of two trusts linked to the Gandhi family - Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) and Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust (RGCT) - citing violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8m43u2i

UK live: Boris Johnson pulls out of PM race

Former prime minister Boris Johnson pulled out of the contest to become Britain's next leader on Sunday, saying he had the support of enough lawmakers to progress to the next stage but well behind front-runner former finance minister Rishi Sunak. Stay with TOI for the latest updates. Former prime minister Boris Johnson pulled out of the contest to become Britain's next leader on Sunday, saying he had the support of enough lawmakers to progress to the next stage but well behind front-runner former finance minister Rishi Sunak. Stay with TOI for the latest updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IlFe47Q

UP: Five of family killed as car rams into stranded container truck

Five persons of a family were killed when the car they were travelling in rammed into a stranded container truck near Khajhaula police outpost in Munderwa area of Basti district on late Sunday evening. Five persons of a family were killed when the car they were travelling in rammed into a stranded container truck near Khajhaula police outpost in Munderwa area of Basti district on late Sunday evening. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sr13dv4

Army: Chopper sent out distress call before crash

The Indian Army aviation wing’s advanced light helicopter had sent a “Mayday” distress call to air traffic control, suggesting a technical snag, before crashing in the Migging area of Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang on Friday morning. All five army personnel on board were killed when the helicopter went down, including two Majors. The Indian Army aviation wing’s advanced light helicopter had sent a “Mayday” distress call to air traffic control, suggesting a technical snag, before crashing in the Migging area of Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang on Friday morning. All five army personnel on board were killed when the helicopter went down, including two Majors. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vjE4JRp

UK Queen Consort Camilla slips into Bengaluru on wellness visit

The United Kingdom’s Queen Consort Camilla landed in Bengaluru on a private visit for her first overseas tour. She came by a British Airways flight Thursday, travelled by road for nearly 40 km from Kempegowda International Airport to Soukya, a tony holistic health and wellness centre near Whitefield. She’ll be undergoing rejuvenation therapies during her nearly 10-day visit. The United Kingdom’s Queen Consort Camilla landed in Bengaluru on a private visit for her first overseas tour. She came by a British Airways flight Thursday, travelled by road for nearly 40 km from Kempegowda International Airport to Soukya, a tony holistic health and wellness centre near Whitefield. She’ll be undergoing rejuvenation therapies during her nearly 10-day visit. from Times of India https://ift.tt/r6RQeV5

1 5 die on way home for Diwali from Hyderabad to UP

Fifteen migrant workers died while 40 others were injured, many of them critically, when the bus they were travelling in crashed into a truck on a ghat road in MP's Rewa district late Friday. From Hyderabad, the workers were heading home to UP's Gorakhpur - a 1,500km journey - for Diwali. Fifteen migrant workers died while 40 others were injured, many of them critically, when the bus they were travelling in crashed into a truck on a ghat road in MP's Rewa district late Friday. From Hyderabad, the workers were heading home to UP's Gorakhpur - a 1,500km journey - for Diwali. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KfNiHz4

Hyderabad school to be shut over 4-yr-old's rape

A school in Hyderabad's upscale Banjara Hills where a four-year-old girl was allegedly sexually abused by the principal's driver will lose its licence and its 500-odd students will be transferred to other schools. A school in Hyderabad's upscale Banjara Hills where a four-year-old girl was allegedly sexually abused by the principal's driver will lose its licence and its 500-odd students will be transferred to other schools. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7JK9LOl

Mehbooba asked to vacate government bungalow

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has asked former CM and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti to vacate the government bungalow she has been occupying for over a decade and a half, the second such notice to leave the sprawling premises in over two years. The Jammu and Kashmir administration has asked former CM and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti to vacate the government bungalow she has been occupying for over a decade and a half, the second such notice to leave the sprawling premises in over two years. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gk1zHrb

Punjab cabinet gives in-principle nod to old pension plan

In a move that is likely to benefit about 1.6 lakh Punjab government employees who joined service after 2004, the state cabinet on Friday decided in principle to restore the old pension scheme (OPS). In a move that is likely to benefit about 1.6 lakh Punjab government employees who joined service after 2004, the state cabinet on Friday decided in principle to restore the old pension scheme (OPS). from Times of India https://ift.tt/wxgMfeB

Maharashtra techie gets life term for conspiring to kill children

In the first cyberterrorism conviction in Maharashtra, computer engineer Anees Ansari was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday for conspiring to kill children at the American school in Bandra Kurla Complex in 2014. In the first cyberterrorism conviction in Maharashtra, computer engineer Anees Ansari was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday for conspiring to kill children at the American school in Bandra Kurla Complex in 2014. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bDEL29A

10 arrested for selling fake platelets in Prayagraj

Ten members of a gang allegedly selling fake platelets to patients were arrested here on Friday, police said. Senior Superintendent of Police Shailesh Kumar Pandey said the accused used to take plasma from different blood banks and then put it in pouches and sell the plasma as platelet. Ten members of a gang allegedly selling fake platelets to patients were arrested here on Friday, police said. Senior Superintendent of Police Shailesh Kumar Pandey said the accused used to take plasma from different blood banks and then put it in pouches and sell the plasma as platelet. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rRzNhZb

PM Modi to launch drive for 10L jobs tomorrow

Keeping to his announcement to fill up vacancies in the government on mission mode, PM Narendra Modi will launch 'Rozgar Mela', a recruitment drive for providing employment to 10 lakh people, on Dhanteras. The employment drive will be held on Saturday morning and appointment letters will be handed over to 75,000 newly inducted employees. Keeping to his announcement to fill up vacancies in the government on mission mode, PM Narendra Modi will launch 'Rozgar Mela', a recruitment drive for providing employment to 10 lakh people, on Dhanteras. The employment drive will be held on Saturday morning and appointment letters will be handed over to 75,000 newly inducted employees. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SXj3Ibr

Security forces kill at least 60 as protests engulf Chad

Chadian security forces opened fire on anti-government demonstrators in the country's two largest cities Thursday killing at least 60 people, the government spokesman and a morgue official said. Chadian security forces opened fire on anti-government demonstrators in the country's two largest cities Thursday killing at least 60 people, the government spokesman and a morgue official said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/n6Nkcpa

Competition tougher than ever in DU

The competition at Delhi University this year is tougher than ever. Seats for several popular courses have been allotted to those who scored the maximum CUET score of 800. The competition at Delhi University this year is tougher than ever. Seats for several popular courses have been allotted to those who scored the maximum CUET score of 800. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZhqGjAK

Live: 'Iranian troops directly engaged in supporting Russian attacks'

Iran has rejected claims that it was sending missiles and drones to Russia for Russian forces to use in the invasion of Ukraine. Stay with TOI for live updates. Iran has rejected claims that it was sending missiles and drones to Russia for Russian forces to use in the invasion of Ukraine. Stay with TOI for live updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SGn2wMD

Terrorist kills J&K hybrid ultra captured by security forces

A suspected "hybrid terrorist", arrested on charges of killing two migrant apple-pickers from UP early on Tuesday, was gunned by a terrorist when he was taken to show security forces a hideout at Nowgam village in south Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday, J&K police said. A suspected "hybrid terrorist", arrested on charges of killing two migrant apple-pickers from UP early on Tuesday, was gunned by a terrorist when he was taken to show security forces a hideout at Nowgam village in south Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday, J&K police said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SduFW6g

No remission info despite RTI pleas: Bilkis's husband

The Gujarat government may have disclosed details and documents regarding the remission of sentences of the 11 accused in the Bilkis Bano case in the Supreme Court, but the survivor and a witness in the case claim they have not till date received this information which they had sought under the RTI Act. Bilkis and the witness, Razzak Mansuri, had sought the details from different officials soon after the remission. The Gujarat government may have disclosed details and documents regarding the remission of sentences of the 11 accused in the Bilkis Bano case in the Supreme Court, but the survivor and a witness in the case claim they have not till date received this information which they had sought under the RTI Act. Bilkis and the witness, Razzak Mansuri, had sought the details from different officials soon after the remission. from Times of India https://ift.tt/flP39Hc

No I-T relief for 'charity' if charges are high: SC

Ruling against tax exemption for private trusts, organisations or associations set up for charity but imposing high charges, the Supreme Court on Wednesday put the agencies through a test to determine their eligibility or otherwise. For instance, it observed that housing or industrial development agencies may resemble trade, commercial, or business activities but they should be exempted as their objects are essential for advancement of public purposes. Ruling against tax exemption for private trusts, organisations or associations set up for charity but imposing high charges, the Supreme Court on Wednesday put the agencies through a test to determine their eligibility or otherwise. For instance, it observed that housing or industrial development agencies may resemble trade, commercial, or business activities but they should be exempted as their objects are essential for advancement of public purposes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CA84ODz

53% in state pollution boards linked to 'polluters': Report

Individuals representing potential polluters (local authorities, industries and public sector corporations) account for 53% of the board members in the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), raising questions on conflict of interest, whereas scientists, medical practitioners and academics constitute only 7% of the members, said Delhi-based think tank Centre for Policy Research (CPR) in its report. Individuals representing potential polluters (local authorities, industries and public sector corporations) account for 53% of the board members in the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs), raising questions on conflict of interest, whereas scientists, medical practitioners and academics constitute only 7% of the members, said Delhi-based think tank Centre for Policy Research (CPR) in its report. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IziYMfC

'India's responsibility to shape global human rights'

"As an elected member of the Human Rights Council, India has a responsibility to shape global human rights, and to protect and promote the rights of all individuals, including members of minority communities," said UN secretary general Antonio Guterres in Mumbai on Wednesday. "As an elected member of the Human Rights Council, India has a responsibility to shape global human rights, and to protect and promote the rights of all individuals, including members of minority communities," said UN secretary general Antonio Guterres in Mumbai on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/A4wfdyI

China again blocks bid for UN ban on LeT terrorist

For the fourth time since June this year, China has put on hold a US-India proposal for a UN ban on a Pakistan-based operative of terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The proposal came days before the ongoing FATF meeting which may see Pakistan exiting the grey or increased monitoring list of the global terror-financing watchdog. For the fourth time since June this year, China has put on hold a US-India proposal for a UN ban on a Pakistan-based operative of terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The proposal came days before the ongoing FATF meeting which may see Pakistan exiting the grey or increased monitoring list of the global terror-financing watchdog. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mEdWVTN

Live: Ukraine's power, water supplies under Russian attack again

Ukraine's state nuclear energy agency on Tuesday accused Russia of detaining two senior employees at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. Stay with TOI for the latest developments Ukraine's state nuclear energy agency on Tuesday accused Russia of detaining two senior employees at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/BtVnDML

NIA raids: 5 states target terrorist-trafficker-gangster nexus

Taking forward its crackdown on the growing nexus between terrorists, gangsters and drug traffickers based in India and abroad, the National Investigation Agency on Tuesday conducted searches at 52 locations across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and the Delhi NCR region. Taking forward its crackdown on the growing nexus between terrorists, gangsters and drug traffickers based in India and abroad, the National Investigation Agency on Tuesday conducted searches at 52 locations across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and the Delhi NCR region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rIEGDz8

Kedarnath chopper crash: Pilot switched to hill-flying only last month

The Uttarkhand helicopter crash which killed seven people on Tuesday and the Pawan Hans offshore accident near Bombay High that killed four people four months ago have quite a few similarities, pointed out industry experts. Both the accidents involved senior pilots who had recently moved on to flying a new aircraft type and so were low on experience on the machine that crashed. The Uttarkhand helicopter crash which killed seven people on Tuesday and the Pawan Hans offshore accident near Bombay High that killed four people four months ago have quite a few similarities, pointed out industry experts. Both the accidents involved senior pilots who had recently moved on to flying a new aircraft type and so were low on experience on the machine that crashed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aXDbmUy

How Tatas are rebuilding Maharaja’s empire brick by brick

From finding components for seats that are no longer being manufactured to making “Christmas Tree” Air India aircraft long cannibalised for spares fly again, the Tata Group has embarked on unarguably the most challenging aviation turnaround of contemporary times. From finding components for seats that are no longer being manufactured to making “Christmas Tree” Air India aircraft long cannibalised for spares fly again, the Tata Group has embarked on unarguably the most challenging aviation turnaround of contemporary times. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0jKOLAW

Bilkis convicts freed after GoI nod: Gujarat govt to SC

The Gujarat government, in a 458-page affidavit in the Supreme Court, defended it decision to free 11 lifers in the Bilkis Bano case, and said, "The state government has considered the cases of all 11 prisoners as per the policy of 1992 and remission was granted on August 10. The state home department said that all the convicts had completed more than 14 years in prison under life imprisonment. The Gujarat government, in a 458-page affidavit in the Supreme Court, defended it decision to free 11 lifers in the Bilkis Bano case, and said, "The state government has considered the cases of all 11 prisoners as per the policy of 1992 and remission was granted on August 10. The state home department said that all the convicts had completed more than 14 years in prison under life imprisonment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xpbUAlj

Omicron BQ.1 strain, dominant in US, now found in India

India detected on Monday its first case of Omicron's BQ.1 sub-variant in a patient sample from Pune. BQ.1 is a descendant of Omicron's BA.5, currently the dominant version of SARS-CoV-2 in the US - it has been found in over 60% of that country's recent cases. BQ.1's detection in the Pune sample comes just after BF.7 - another Omicron sub-variant first reported in China's Inner Mongolia region - was picked up in Gujarat. India detected on Monday its first case of Omicron's BQ.1 sub-variant in a patient sample from Pune. BQ.1 is a descendant of Omicron's BA.5, currently the dominant version of SARS-CoV-2 in the US - it has been found in over 60% of that country's recent cases. BQ.1's detection in the Pune sample comes just after BF.7 - another Omicron sub-variant first reported in China's Inner Mongolia region - was picked up in Gujarat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nd9rVob

Amit Shah unveils first Hindi books for MBBS students

Home minister Amit Shah on Sunday unveiled the first set of MBBS books in Hindi in the country. Madhya Pradesh is the first state to do so. MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has fulfilled PM Modi's dream, Shah said. The home minister announced that education in engineering colleges and polytechnics will also begin in Hindi medium in MP in the next six months. Home minister Amit Shah on Sunday unveiled the first set of MBBS books in Hindi in the country. Madhya Pradesh is the first state to do so. MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has fulfilled PM Modi's dream, Shah said. The home minister announced that education in engineering colleges and polytechnics will also begin in Hindi medium in MP in the next six months. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sKTY8eI

Gujarat rolls out DNA test to confirm if meat is beef

Gujarat has become the first state in the country to roll out a rapid test that can confirm within an hour if meat seized on suspicion of being beef is from a cow. the Lamp DNA method - introduced in limited capacity in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar - is a better alternative to conventional methods like serological analysis and DNA analysis that take more than a day. Gujarat has become the first state in the country to roll out a rapid test that can confirm within an hour if meat seized on suspicion of being beef is from a cow. the Lamp DNA method - introduced in limited capacity in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar - is a better alternative to conventional methods like serological analysis and DNA analysis that take more than a day. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ljd5ecX

First post-monsoon cyclone in Bay of Bengal likely this week

The first cyclone of the post-monsoon season is likely to develop in the southern Bay of Bengal later this week and may move north-northwest to hit India's east coast early next week, multiple international weather models indicate. The India Meteorological Department is yet to issue a cyclone alert, with officials saying it was too early for that. The first cyclone of the post-monsoon season is likely to develop in the southern Bay of Bengal later this week and may move north-northwest to hit India's east coast early next week, multiple international weather models indicate. The India Meteorological Department is yet to issue a cyclone alert, with officials saying it was too early for that. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Cc61KNk

CBI to quiz Sisodia today, AAP says it fears arrest

The CBI has summoned Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia for questioning in connection with its investigation into alleged corruption in framing and implementation of the state’s excise policy. Sisodia, who is the main accused in the case, has been asked to appear before the agency at the CBI headquarters here at 11am on Monday. The CBI has summoned Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia for questioning in connection with its investigation into alleged corruption in framing and implementation of the state’s excise policy. Sisodia, who is the main accused in the case, has been asked to appear before the agency at the CBI headquarters here at 11am on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Cuy2RmH

PL: Liverpool end City's unbeaten start to season

A superb second-half goal from Mohamed Salah earned Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday as the champions lost their unbeaten start to the Premier League season in a heated thriller that saw home coach Juergen Klopp red-carded. After an opening period that failed to live up to the game's blockbuster billing, the second half began at a ferocious pace, with Egypt international Salah denied by a superb save from City goalkeeper Ederson moments after the break. A superb second-half goal from Mohamed Salah earned Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday as the champions lost their unbeaten start to the Premier League season in a heated thriller that saw home coach Juergen Klopp red-carded. After an opening period that failed to live up to the game's blockbuster billing, the second half began at a ferocious pace, with Egypt international Salah denied by a superb save from City goalkeeper Ederson moments after the break. from Times of India https://if...

India to stay on course for 7% growth in FY23: Sitharaman

The Indian economy will stay on course and is projected to grow at 7% in fiscal 2022-23 despite the global headwinds and this has been possible due to the conducive domestic policy environment and the government's focus on key structural reforms to boost growth, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. The Indian economy will stay on course and is projected to grow at 7% in fiscal 2022-23 despite the global headwinds and this has been possible due to the conducive domestic policy environment and the government's focus on key structural reforms to boost growth, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ymTdqLp

Amit Shah slams Cong in 1st rally in poll-bound Himachal

A day after the Election Commission announced the poll schedule for Himachal Pradesh, home minister Amit Shah on Saturday, while addressing a rally in Sirmaur in the state, said PM Narendra Modi believes in development whereas Congress incites and divides people. Shah said, "Himachal Pradesh is going to set a new custom that is 'ek baar BJP, baar baar BJP'. A day after the Election Commission announced the poll schedule for Himachal Pradesh, home minister Amit Shah on Saturday, while addressing a rally in Sirmaur in the state, said PM Narendra Modi believes in development whereas Congress incites and divides people. Shah said, "Himachal Pradesh is going to set a new custom that is 'ek baar BJP, baar baar BJP'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ENv6Mxt

Amul milk prices up, Guj spared; Mother Dairy too hikes rates

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which markets milk under the Amul brand, has hiked the prices of Amul Gold (full cream) and buffalo milk by Rs 2 per litre each across all markets except for Gujarat. Mother Dairy also announced an increase in prices of full-cream milk and cow milk by Rs 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR and some other markets in North India with effect from October 16. Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which markets milk under the Amul brand, has hiked the prices of Amul Gold (full cream) and buffalo milk by Rs 2 per litre each across all markets except for Gujarat. Mother Dairy also announced an increase in prices of full-cream milk and cow milk by Rs 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR and some other markets in North India with effect from October 16. from Times of India https://ift.tt/F06HYEc

PM Modi to hand over keys to 1,144 houses in Rajkot

The country’s second Light House Project (LHP) consisting of 1,144 houses under the PM Awas Yojna will be inaugurated in Rajkot on Wednesday. The multi-storey residential project having 11 blocks has been built in 20 months using new technology from France for faster construction of houses. The country’s second Light House Project (LHP) consisting of 1,144 houses under the PM Awas Yojna will be inaugurated in Rajkot on Wednesday. The multi-storey residential project having 11 blocks has been built in 20 months using new technology from France for faster construction of houses. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WnoatQc

Former chief justice shot dead in Pakistan

A former chief justice of the Balochistan high court was gunned down as he came out of a mosque after offering prayers on Friday evening in Kharan area of Pakistan's restive Balochistan province. Muhammad Noor Maskanzai, who received multiple gun shot wounds, died while he was being taken to a hospital in Quetta, around 280 kilometres from the town of Kharan. A former chief justice of the Balochistan high court was gunned down as he came out of a mosque after offering prayers on Friday evening in Kharan area of Pakistan's restive Balochistan province. Muhammad Noor Maskanzai, who received multiple gun shot wounds, died while he was being taken to a hospital in Quetta, around 280 kilometres from the town of Kharan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dqW8oHD

Gujarat polls to be announced soon, voting likely by Dec 4

Assembly polls in Gujarat will be announced soon, with voting likely to be held in one or two phases and completed by December 4, followed by counting alongside Himachal, Election Commission sources indicated. Though the term of the current Gujarat assembly expires on February 18, 2023, polls in the state will be held earlier to avoid any impact of Himachal results on level-playing field, they said. Assembly polls in Gujarat will be announced soon, with voting likely to be held in one or two phases and completed by December 4, followed by counting alongside Himachal, Election Commission sources indicated. Though the term of the current Gujarat assembly expires on February 18, 2023, polls in the state will be held earlier to avoid any impact of Himachal results on level-playing field, they said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WmJKM8t

Parents employed to build road to village of U-17 soccer skipper

Gorratoli in the Maoist hotbed of Jharkhand's Gumla district has more than one reason to be indebted to its daughter Astam Oraon, currently captaining India in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. If it was the 17-year-old's exploits on the football field that got the road to the nondescript tribal village sanctioned, it was her parents' sweat that helped build the 2,380ft lifeline. Gorratoli in the Maoist hotbed of Jharkhand's Gumla district has more than one reason to be indebted to its daughter Astam Oraon, currently captaining India in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. If it was the 17-year-old's exploits on the football field that got the road to the nondescript tribal village sanctioned, it was her parents' sweat that helped build the 2,380ft lifeline. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7j1Ux65

Ballistic missile test fired from nuclear submarine INS Arihant

India on Friday successfully tested a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from its solitary nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant, and promptly declared that having an `assured retaliatory capability’ was in tune with the country’s `credible minimum deterrence’ against the first-use of nuclear weapons by an adversary. India on Friday successfully tested a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from its solitary nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant, and promptly declared that having an `assured retaliatory capability’ was in tune with the country’s `credible minimum deterrence’ against the first-use of nuclear weapons by an adversary. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3T81X5n

Airline staff grab wheelchair from passenger flying with rival carrier

An unpleasant scene unfolded at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru around 4am Wednesday when the ground staff of IndiGo allegedly forced a 57-year-old disabled passenger out of a wheelchair owned by the airline because he was flying rival carrier Go First to Kolkata with his wife and son to attend the family patriarch's funeral. An unpleasant scene unfolded at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru around 4am Wednesday when the ground staff of IndiGo allegedly forced a 57-year-old disabled passenger out of a wheelchair owned by the airline because he was flying rival carrier Go First to Kolkata with his wife and son to attend the family patriarch's funeral. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4eyucFj

ED arrests IAS officer, 3 others; intimidation tactics: Baghel

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested Chhattisgarh IAS officer Sameer Vishnoi and three others following searches at 40 locations in the state over the past three days. CM Bhupesh Baghel called it 'intimidation tactics' and accused BJP of misusing central agencies. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested Chhattisgarh IAS officer Sameer Vishnoi and three others following searches at 40 locations in the state over the past three days. CM Bhupesh Baghel called it 'intimidation tactics' and accused BJP of misusing central agencies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DmYjWsT

Simple One electric scooter deliveries to start from Q1 2023

Simple Energy today announced that it will start the deliveries of the Simple One electric scooter in the first half of 2023. The manufacturer states that the delay in deliveries is due to the recent battery safety guidelines issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). Customers can pre-book the Simple One electric scooter at an initial amount of Rs 1,947 on the official website. Simple Energy today announced that it will start the deliveries of the Simple One electric scooter in the first half of 2023. The manufacturer states that the delay in deliveries is due to the recent battery safety guidelines issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). Customers can pre-book the Simple One electric scooter at an initial amount of Rs 1,947 on the official website. from Times of India https://ift.tt/u5y8QFS

Pre-winter nights may be warmer this year due to La Nina

Climate experts and the recent South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF-23) report have indicated that the run-up to this year's winter may witness warmer nights in most parts of India. This means that the coming months of November and December are likely to experience above-normal night temperatures despite a La Nina over the Pacific Ocean. Climate experts and the recent South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF-23) report have indicated that the run-up to this year's winter may witness warmer nights in most parts of India. This means that the coming months of November and December are likely to experience above-normal night temperatures despite a La Nina over the Pacific Ocean. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zfiyE7K

SC to examine validity of 2016 note ban and how it was done

Six years after the Union government demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, a five-judge Supreme Court Constitution bench on Wednesday decided to examine its validity and the manner in which it was done, brushing aside the Centre’s plea 'not to waste time on an academic issue' as the decision had 'worked itself out'. Six years after the Union government demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, a five-judge Supreme Court Constitution bench on Wednesday decided to examine its validity and the manner in which it was done, brushing aside the Centre’s plea 'not to waste time on an academic issue' as the decision had 'worked itself out'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fZPHSXN

As CJI, DY Chandrachud will head 6-member collegium

Justice DY Chandrachud, after assuming office of the CJI on November 9, will preside over a 6-member collegium instead of the usual 5-member one. At present, there are four vacancies in the sanctioned strength of 34 SC judges, including the CJI. When Justice Chandrachud becomes CJI, his collegium would include Justices Sanjay K Kaul, S Abdul Nazir, KM Joseph and MR Shah. Justice DY Chandrachud, after assuming office of the CJI on November 9, will preside over a 6-member collegium instead of the usual 5-member one. At present, there are four vacancies in the sanctioned strength of 34 SC judges, including the CJI. When Justice Chandrachud becomes CJI, his collegium would include Justices Sanjay K Kaul, S Abdul Nazir, KM Joseph and MR Shah. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bxr1wTY

1,800+ deaths in 8 months: Sharp rise in farm suicides in Maha

Distress among farmers in Maharashtra pushed 1,875 of them to end their lives between January and August this year, according to data compiled by the state relief and rehabilitation department. During the same period in 2021, 1,605 debt-ridden farmers had committed suicide. Distress among farmers in Maharashtra pushed 1,875 of them to end their lives between January and August this year, according to data compiled by the state relief and rehabilitation department. During the same period in 2021, 1,605 debt-ridden farmers had committed suicide. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2m5674H

Army Day event in B'luru this yr, first out of New Delhi ever

The annual Army Day parade on January 15 next year will be held in Bengaluru, in keeping with the Modi government's directive to take major events out of the national capital region to different parts of the country. The parade is likely to be shifted to some other location in 2024. The annual IAF Day parade and flypast on October 8 was also shifted to Chandigarh this year. The annual Army Day parade on January 15 next year will be held in Bengaluru, in keeping with the Modi government's directive to take major events out of the national capital region to different parts of the country. The parade is likely to be shifted to some other location in 2024. The annual IAF Day parade and flypast on October 8 was also shifted to Chandigarh this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cRY51Le

In veiled dig at AAP, PM Modi says Gujarat will defeat ‘urban Naxals’

PM Narendra Modi made a veiled attack on AAP by appealing to people, particularly tribal villagers of his native state Gujarat, to stay alert and away from “urban Naxals” and foreign agents who he said were creating roadblocks in development and pursuing a malicious agenda to wreck the country. PM Narendra Modi made a veiled attack on AAP by appealing to people, particularly tribal villagers of his native state Gujarat, to stay alert and away from “urban Naxals” and foreign agents who he said were creating roadblocks in development and pursuing a malicious agenda to wreck the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MyV9kbQ

Mulayam Singh Yadav: ‘Netaji’ of heartland politics exits akhada

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, the beating heart of heartland politics for nearly four decades of his 55-year-long political journey, died of multiple age-related ailments at a private hospital in Gurgaon on Monday morning — a month and two weeks shy of his 83rd birthday on November 22. Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, the beating heart of heartland politics for nearly four decades of his 55-year-long political journey, died of multiple age-related ailments at a private hospital in Gurgaon on Monday morning — a month and two weeks shy of his 83rd birthday on November 22. from Times of India https://ift.tt/da9grZG

Live: Ukraine not 'intimidated' by Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine vowed to strengthen its armed forces after Russia launched its biggest aerial assaults on cities since the beginning of the war, forcing thousands to flee to bomb shelters and prompting Kyiv to halt electricity exports to Europe. Stay with TOI for all updates: Ukraine vowed to strengthen its armed forces after Russia launched its biggest aerial assaults on cities since the beginning of the war, forcing thousands to flee to bomb shelters and prompting Kyiv to halt electricity exports to Europe. Stay with TOI for all updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/IYU04K8

More women attempt suicide, more men die by it: HDR data

Drawing from available data, the latest Human Development Report 2021/22 highlights with much concern that estimates show that more than seven lakh people die by suicide each year, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries, accounting for 1 in 100 deaths globally and is cited to be the second leading cause of death among those aged 15–29 years. Drawing from available data, the latest Human Development Report 2021/22 highlights with much concern that estimates show that more than seven lakh people die by suicide each year, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries, accounting for 1 in 100 deaths globally and is cited to be the second leading cause of death among those aged 15–29 years. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Z0SmLK5

22% international OECD students from China, 10% India

The number of foreign nationals acquiring citizenship in Oecd-member countries in 2021 is the highest ever recorded at 23 lakh, based on preliminary and partial data, according to the International Migration Outlook – 2022 Report, which was released in Paris today. The number of foreign nationals acquiring citizenship in Oecd-member countries in 2021 is the highest ever recorded at 23 lakh, based on preliminary and partial data, according to the International Migration Outlook – 2022 Report, which was released in Paris today. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RvQl4yV

Gujaratis blessed me for 2 decades, caste didn’t matter: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the people of Gujarat have reposed trust in him and blessed him for the last two decades irrespective of his caste and political background. Beginning Sunday, PM Modi is on a three-day visit to poll-bound Gujarat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the people of Gujarat have reposed trust in him and blessed him for the last two decades irrespective of his caste and political background. Beginning Sunday, PM Modi is on a three-day visit to poll-bound Gujarat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Hj18zRw

Shinde camp to submit symbols list to EC today

While CM Ekanth Shinde on Sunday expressed belief that his group will get ‘Shiv Sena’ name and the bow-and-arrow symbol, insiders at the meeting of rebel MPs and MLAs said they have shortlisted tutari (trumpet), gada (blunt mace) and talwar (sword) as poll symbols. While CM Ekanth Shinde on Sunday expressed belief that his group will get ‘Shiv Sena’ name and the bow-and-arrow symbol, insiders at the meeting of rebel MPs and MLAs said they have shortlisted tutari (trumpet), gada (blunt mace) and talwar (sword) as poll symbols. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34dbNst

Rains claim 9 lives in UP; several schools to remain shut

Heavy rains lashed several parts of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, claiming at least nine lives and throwing common life out of gear. Authorities of a dozen districts, including Lucknow, Aligarh, Meerut, Gautam Buddh Nagar, and Ghaziabad, ordered closure of schools on Monday in the wake of heavy rains. In Aligarh, all schools up to class 12 will remain closed till October 12, officials said. Heavy rains lashed several parts of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, claiming at least nine lives and throwing common life out of gear. Authorities of a dozen districts, including Lucknow, Aligarh, Meerut, Gautam Buddh Nagar, and Ghaziabad, ordered closure of schools on Monday in the wake of heavy rains. In Aligarh, all schools up to class 12 will remain closed till October 12, officials said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/S8Z1a9C

Govt upbeat on tax mop-up despite growth moderation

The government remains hopeful of tax collections remaining robust despite a moderation in growth rates in recent weeks, which is partly due to full data not being captured as well as some impact of the base effect. Latest direct taxes data released by the finance ministry indicated that the growth rate in gross collections had slowed from nearly 40% in June to 23.8% during the fiscal year up to October 8, when the mop-up rose to just under Rs 9 lakh crore. Net of refunds, collections were 16.3% higher at around Rs 7.5 lakh crore. The government remains hopeful of tax collections remaining robust despite a moderation in growth rates in recent weeks, which is partly due to full data not being captured as well as some impact of the base effect. Latest direct taxes data released by the finance ministry indicated that the growth rate in gross collections had slowed from nearly 40% in June to 23.8% during the fiscal year up to October 8, when the mop-up rose to just under Rs 9 lakh crore....

When ‘remote’ employees top in appraisals

Some organisations are debunking the concept of remote work. But, Axis Bank has said that the lender’s cohort of remote workers, or ‘work-from-anywhere’ (WFA) employees, was awarded higher performance ratings and promotions as compared to its overall population. Some organisations are debunking the concept of remote work. But, Axis Bank has said that the lender’s cohort of remote workers, or ‘work-from-anywhere’ (WFA) employees, was awarded higher performance ratings and promotions as compared to its overall population. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NzZoDVB

67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022: Complete winners list

The 67 th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory took place in Bengaluru on October 9 to celebrate the finest of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film industries. Stars from across south India came dressed in their best to take him the coveted black lady in the best movies, actors and technical categories. Best of the films which hit screens in 2020 and 2021 were celebrated with the awards night hosted in Bengaluru for the very first time. The 67 th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory took place in Bengaluru on October 9 to celebrate the finest of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film industries. Stars from across south India came dressed in their best to take him the coveted black lady in the best movies, actors and technical categories. Best of the films which hit screens in 2020 and 2021 were celebrated with the awards night hosted in Bengaluru for the very first time. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Mi4D2jQ

Kishor asked me to merge JD(U) with Congress: Bihar CM

Bihar CM and JD(U)’s de facto leader Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that the election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor was making a “false” claim that he (Nitish) offered him to lead the JD(U) as his successor. He also revealed that Kishor had once asked him to merge his JD(U) with the Congress. Bihar CM and JD(U)’s de facto leader Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that the election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor was making a “false” claim that he (Nitish) offered him to lead the JD(U) as his successor. He also revealed that Kishor had once asked him to merge his JD(U) with the Congress. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wvMB3bl

Prez candidates persons of stature, can’t be ‘remote controlled’: Rahul

Weighing in for the first time on the debate that the coming non-Gandhi president in Congress would be a proxy for the Gandhi family, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said both Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor are persons of stature and understanding, and neither can be a “remote controlled” leader of the party. Weighing in for the first time on the debate that the coming non-Gandhi president in Congress would be a proxy for the Gandhi family, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said both Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor are persons of stature and understanding, and neither can be a “remote controlled” leader of the party. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Mzm3buc

‘No one stopped us’: Puri says India will buy oil from wherever it has to

India, the world’s third biggest oil importer and consumer, will continue to buy oil from any country that it has to, Union oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. He asserted that no country has told New Delhi to stop buying oil from Russia. India, the world’s third biggest oil importer and consumer, will continue to buy oil from any country that it has to, Union oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. He asserted that no country has told New Delhi to stop buying oil from Russia. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XHmnuOZ

Happy Valmiki Jayanti: Wishes, messages, quotes, images and more

Happy Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the sage Maharishi Valmiki. This day is also popularly known as Pargat Diwas. Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon day during the Ashwin month. Maharishi Valmiki has great importance as he was the first poet of Sanskrit literature. Happy Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the sage Maharishi Valmiki. This day is also popularly known as Pargat Diwas. Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon day during the Ashwin month. Maharishi Valmiki has great importance as he was the first poet of Sanskrit literature. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KG02TYD

T-90 tank barrel blows up during exercise in Jhansi, kills 2 soldiers

Two Army personnel — a junior commissioned officer and a jawan — died while another sustained injuries when the barrel of a T-90 Bhishma tank burst during a field firing exercise in Babina area of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. Two Army personnel — a junior commissioned officer and a jawan — died while another sustained injuries when the barrel of a T-90 Bhishma tank burst during a field firing exercise in Babina area of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KvApZjq

K'taka eyes Schedule 9 route to breach 50% quota ceiling

With an eye on polls next year in Karnataka, the state government decided on Friday to increase quotas for the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (SC/STs) by 2% and 4%, respectively, after seeking a constitutional amendment. This would take reservations in the state beyond the 50% quota cap to 56%. With an eye on polls next year in Karnataka, the state government decided on Friday to increase quotas for the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (SC/STs) by 2% and 4%, respectively, after seeking a constitutional amendment. This would take reservations in the state beyond the 50% quota cap to 56%. from Times of India https://ift.tt/THuwIZi

We gave away too many runs: Shikhar Dhawan

India captain Shikhar Dhawan admitted that his team leaked too many runs in the death overs and fielded poorly, leading to the nine-run defeat to South Africa in the rain-hit first ODI on Thursday. "I thought 250 was too many runs. We gave away too many runs on a wicket that swung and spun, the fielding wasn't great, but this was a good learning experience for us," Dhawan said. India captain Shikhar Dhawan admitted that his team leaked too many runs in the death overs and fielded poorly, leading to the nine-run defeat to South Africa in the rain-hit first ODI on Thursday. "I thought 250 was too many runs. We gave away too many runs on a wicket that swung and spun, the fielding wasn't great, but this was a good learning experience for us," Dhawan said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3MFnBOv

Uddhav camp may misuse poll symbol: Shinde faction to EC

The Eknath Shinde faction has filed an application before the Election Commission (EC) saying Shiv Sena’s bow and arrow symbol may be “misused” by the Uddhav Thackeray group and requested EC to take an immediate decision on the symbol issue in view of the November 3 Andheri (East) assembly byelection. The Eknath Shinde faction has filed an application before the Election Commission (EC) saying Shiv Sena’s bow and arrow symbol may be “misused” by the Uddhav Thackeray group and requested EC to take an immediate decision on the symbol issue in view of the November 3 Andheri (East) assembly byelection. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UbHRecF

Twitter lawsuit halted so Elon Musk can close deal by Oct 28

A Delaware judge ordered a halt to Twitter Inc's lawsuits against Elon Musk on the eve of trial to give the billionaire time to finance his $44 billion takeover of the social media platform, according to a Thursday court filing. A Delaware judge ordered a halt to Twitter Inc's lawsuits against Elon Musk on the eve of trial to give the billionaire time to finance his $44 billion takeover of the social media platform, according to a Thursday court filing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JefFaos

India’s heaviest rocket to make maiden global foray this month

Making its maiden foray into the global satellite launch market, Isro’s heaviest rocket GSLVMK III will launch 36 satellites of London-headquartered global communication company OneWeb in the second half of this month that will help the Bharti Airtel-backed company move towards completion of its constellation of satellites for providing high-speed satellite-based internet across the world. Making its maiden foray into the global satellite launch market, Isro’s heaviest rocket GSLVMK III will launch 36 satellites of London-headquartered global communication company OneWeb in the second half of this month that will help the Bharti Airtel-backed company move towards completion of its constellation of satellites for providing high-speed satellite-based internet across the world. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kv3dONT

Uddhav camp may misuse poll symbol: Shinde faction to EC

The Eknath Shinde faction has filed an application before the Election Commission (EC) saying Shiv Sena’s bow and arrow symbol may be “misused” by the Uddhav Thackeray group and requested EC to take an immediate decision on the symbol issue in view of the November 3 Andheri (East) assembly byelection. The Eknath Shinde faction has filed an application before the Election Commission (EC) saying Shiv Sena’s bow and arrow symbol may be “misused” by the Uddhav Thackeray group and requested EC to take an immediate decision on the symbol issue in view of the November 3 Andheri (East) assembly byelection. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zQIiOnA

1st ODI: Samson's unbeaten 86 in vain as India lose to SA by 9 runs

Below-par death bowling coupled with ordinary fielding and batting, except for Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer, hurt a second-string Indian team as it slumped to a nine-run defeat against South Africa in the rain-truncated first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday. Below-par death bowling coupled with ordinary fielding and batting, except for Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer, hurt a second-string Indian team as it slumped to a nine-run defeat against South Africa in the rain-truncated first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SuCBhcb

Messi says 2022 World Cup will 'surely' be his last

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said Thursday that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will "surely" be the last of his career. Messi made his international debut in 2007 and has since won 164 caps for Argentina. Argentina captain Lionel Messi said Thursday that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will "surely" be the last of his career. Messi made his international debut in 2007 and has since won 164 caps for Argentina. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cI1BMCm

5 killed as SUV rams vehicles on Mumbai sea link

Five people, including four Bandra-Worli Sea Link toll plaza employees and an ambulance driver, were killed and nine others were left injured, one critically, after a speeding SUV rammed into three stationary cars and an ambulance on the bridge around 2.53am on Wednesday. Five people, including four Bandra-Worli Sea Link toll plaza employees and an ambulance driver, were killed and nine others were left injured, one critically, after a speeding SUV rammed into three stationary cars and an ambulance on the bridge around 2.53am on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xyjdYbT

WHO alert on 4 Indian cough syrups as 66 Gambian kids die

The WHO on Wednesday issued a medical product alert on four ‘cough & cold’ syrups made by an Indian pharmaceutical firm — Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Sonipat, Haryana — warning they could be potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and the death of 66 children in Gambia. The WHO on Wednesday issued a medical product alert on four ‘cough & cold’ syrups made by an Indian pharmaceutical firm — Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Sonipat, Haryana — warning they could be potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and the death of 66 children in Gambia. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8OeIaHN

RSS will continue its outreach to Muslims: Bhagwat

The “so-called minorities” face no danger and Hindutva organisations will continue to reach out to them to assuage their fears, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said in his first public statement on the Sangh’s attempt to extend its outreach after his meeting with several clerics and visit to a mosque and a madrasa in Delhi this September. The “so-called minorities” face no danger and Hindutva organisations will continue to reach out to them to assuage their fears, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said in his first public statement on the Sangh’s attempt to extend its outreach after his meeting with several clerics and visit to a mosque and a madrasa in Delhi this September. from Times of India https://ift.tt/avkH84I

Bihar civic polls deferred as HC says OBC & EBC quotas ‘illegal’

The Patna high court on Tuesday declared “illegal” reservations for Extremely Backward Castes (EBC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Bihar urban local body (ULB) polls, observing that such quotas had “failed two out of three tests” set by the Supreme Court to determine the groups’ political backwardness. The Patna high court on Tuesday declared “illegal” reservations for Extremely Backward Castes (EBC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Bihar urban local body (ULB) polls, observing that such quotas had “failed two out of three tests” set by the Supreme Court to determine the groups’ political backwardness. from Times of India https://ift.tt/W2vmUdy

3 physicists share Nobel for work on quantum science

Frenchman Alain Aspect, American John F Clauser and Austrian Anton Zeilinger were cited by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for discovering the way that unseen particles, such as photons, can be linked or “entangled”, with each other even when they are separated by large distances, a field that unsettled Albert Einstein himself, who once referred to it in a letter as “spooky action at a distance”. Frenchman Alain Aspect, American John F Clauser and Austrian Anton Zeilinger were cited by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for discovering the way that unseen particles, such as photons, can be linked or “entangled”, with each other even when they are separated by large distances, a field that unsettled Albert Einstein himself, who once referred to it in a letter as “spooky action at a distance”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sNTn4kq

Election Commission wants political parties to spell out poll promises

The Election Commission on Tuesday proposed changes to its manifesto guidelines under the model code of conduct regarding poll promises, requiring political parties to specify how they would find resources for implementation of the pledges, the estimated impact on financial sustainability, and the number of beneficiaries expected to be targeted by schemes promised. The Election Commission on Tuesday proposed changes to its manifesto guidelines under the model code of conduct regarding poll promises, requiring political parties to specify how they would find resources for implementation of the pledges, the estimated impact on financial sustainability, and the number of beneficiaries expected to be targeted by schemes promised. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WKFkM9n

Keeping close eye on Chinese activity along LAC: IAF chief

Rejecting China’s recent claim that the border situation is now returning to a “normalised” state, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari on Tuesday said Beijing should first withdraw troops from all friction areas in eastern Ladakh and restore status quo ante along the Line of Actual Control. Rejecting China’s recent claim that the border situation is now returning to a “normalised” state, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari on Tuesday said Beijing should first withdraw troops from all friction areas in eastern Ladakh and restore status quo ante along the Line of Actual Control. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IMEwF35

Live: India's active Covid cases decline to 36,126

India logged 3,011 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,45,97,498, while the active cases dipped to 36,126, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. Stay with TOI for more updates. India logged 3,011 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 4,45,97,498, while the active cases dipped to 36,126, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. Stay with TOI for more updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vBqErNX

Study nails genetic region linked to strokes in Indians

A genetic region previously known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in African Americans, has been linked to an increased risk of stroke. Also, a new study published in the journal Nature suggests, the frequency of this genetic region called COBL is higher in persons suffering from the neurological disease in south Asians, including Indian patients. A genetic region previously known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in African Americans, has been linked to an increased risk of stroke. Also, a new study published in the journal Nature suggests, the frequency of this genetic region called COBL is higher in persons suffering from the neurological disease in south Asians, including Indian patients. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dqG56xc

Police detain filmmaker Kamaleshwar Mukhopadhyay

In a shocking turn of events filmmaker Kamaleshwar Mukhopadhyay and several other CPI(M) workers were detained by Kolkata Police while they were staging a protest near the Rashbehari crossing. It all started after an alleged attack on a Left party bookstall. The critically acclaimed filmmaker and the others were first taken to Lalbazar, but later in the evening they were released. In a shocking turn of events filmmaker Kamaleshwar Mukhopadhyay and several other CPI(M) workers were detained by Kolkata Police while they were staging a protest near the Rashbehari crossing. It all started after an alleged attack on a Left party bookstall. The critically acclaimed filmmaker and the others were first taken to Lalbazar, but later in the evening they were released. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ayXrxTz

'PK has undertaken padyatra as part of BJP's agenda in Bihar'

Janata Dal (United) national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh on Monday slammed political strategist Prashant Kishor for the latter’s remark that 'there were no development works in the last 30 years in Bihar', and further alleged that Kishor has undertaken his 'Jan Suraj Padyatra' as a "part of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) agenda" as he (PK) has been working on behalf of the BJP in the state. Janata Dal (United) national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh on Monday slammed political strategist Prashant Kishor for the latter’s remark that 'there were no development works in the last 30 years in Bihar', and further alleged that Kishor has undertaken his 'Jan Suraj Padyatra' as a "part of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) agenda" as he (PK) has been working on behalf of the BJP in the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ioy4epE

Bihar minister who hit out at Nitish ‘forced to resign’

Bihar agriculture minister Sudhakar Singh, whose pot-shots caused much embarrassment to the Grand Alliance (GA) government in general and CM Nitish Kumar in particular, resigned on Sunday, the second RJD minister to leave since September. Top sources said Sudhakar was forced to leave. “He didn’t resign on his own. Rather, he was forced to resign due to pressure from the chief minister,” said a source, requesting anonymity. Bihar agriculture minister Sudhakar Singh, whose pot-shots caused much embarrassment to the Grand Alliance (GA) government in general and CM Nitish Kumar in particular, resigned on Sunday, the second RJD minister to leave since September. Top sources said Sudhakar was forced to leave. “He didn’t resign on his own. Rather, he was forced to resign due to pressure from the chief minister,” said a source, requesting anonymity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MEbmtfz

Congress prez poll: Wanted consensus, Tharoor insisted on contest, says Kharge

As his underdog rival in the Congress presidential poll Shashi Tharoor sought a public debate on their visions, Mallikarjun Kharge, the frontrunner and putative successor to Sonia Gandhi, steered clear of the demand, saying the need of the hour is to fight RSS-BJP, and not each other. As his underdog rival in the Congress presidential poll Shashi Tharoor sought a public debate on their visions, Mallikarjun Kharge, the frontrunner and putative successor to Sonia Gandhi, steered clear of the demand, saying the need of the hour is to fight RSS-BJP, and not each other. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fO3dDQn

UP: Over 40 people suffer burn injuries as pandal catches fire

The puja pandal had become massively crowded when it caught fire. Within few minutes, flames engulfed the entire puja pandal made with clothes on the base of bamboos. The puja pandal had become massively crowded when it caught fire. Within few minutes, flames engulfed the entire puja pandal made with clothes on the base of bamboos. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PQZNqG4

DRI seizes 200+kg drugs in Mumbai

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, on Saturday seized 198 kg of 'high purity' crystal methamphetamine (ice) and 9 kg 'high purity' cocaine worth Rs 1,476 crore which had been smuggled by concealing the stuff among boxes of oranges. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, on Saturday seized 198 kg of 'high purity' crystal methamphetamine (ice) and 9 kg 'high purity' cocaine worth Rs 1,476 crore which had been smuggled by concealing the stuff among boxes of oranges. from Times of India https://ift.tt/801P7IT

Auto sales on fast track, hit record monthly high in Sept

Buoyed by the continued surge in personal mobility and the rush for new cars and SUVs, the car industry recorded its highest-ever wholesales deliveries in a month, indicating the strong consumer sentiment for new purchases despite rising interest rates and inflationary pressures. Buoyed by the continued surge in personal mobility and the rush for new cars and SUVs, the car industry recorded its highest-ever wholesales deliveries in a month, indicating the strong consumer sentiment for new purchases despite rising interest rates and inflationary pressures. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GCV1QSJ

India rings in new era, enters select 5G club

India on Saturday took a mega generational leap in mobile telephony as the ball was set rolling for the launch of 5G network with Prime Minister Narendra Modi – who inaugurated the services – promising a leg-up in economic activities and citizen empowerment through the high-speed network that boasts of minimum speeds of at least 100 Mbps. India on Saturday took a mega generational leap in mobile telephony as the ball was set rolling for the launch of 5G network with Prime Minister Narendra Modi – who inaugurated the services – promising a leg-up in economic activities and citizen empowerment through the high-speed network that boasts of minimum speeds of at least 100 Mbps. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6TJHl0e

India abstains from UNSC vote condemning Russia

While remaining "deeply disturbed" by the situation in Ukraine, India Friday joined China, Brazil and Gabon in abstaining from voting on a UNSC resolution which condemned "illegal" referendums held by Russia to annex 4 regions of Ukraine, and called upon Moscow to unconditionally withdraw troops from the country. While remaining "deeply disturbed" by the situation in Ukraine, India Friday joined China, Brazil and Gabon in abstaining from voting on a UNSC resolution which condemned "illegal" referendums held by Russia to annex 4 regions of Ukraine, and called upon Moscow to unconditionally withdraw troops from the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EUqynZY

‘Ponniyin Selvan’ records a bigger opening than Brahmastra

Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan-I released yesterday and has recorded the biggest ever opening day for Tamil cinema worldwide. The film collected 80 crore at the ticket window. Interestingly, the first-day global gross collection of the film is also higher than Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva. The Ayan Mukerji’s directorial had collected Rs 75 crore gross worldwide on Day 1. Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan-I released yesterday and has recorded the biggest ever opening day for Tamil cinema worldwide. The film collected 80 crore at the ticket window. Interestingly, the first-day global gross collection of the film is also higher than Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva. The Ayan Mukerji’s directorial had collected Rs 75 crore gross worldwide on Day 1. from Times of India https://ift.tt/j3lJB6r

Live Updates: Bigg Boss 16 Premiere

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has kickstarted a brand new season of Bigg Boss. With contestants finally entering the house, fun and frenzy is about to begin. Bigg Boss 16 has some exciting twists this time and it includes the shift in Weekend Ka Vaar days from Sat-Sun to Fri-Sat. The house is circus-themed and looks stunning. This time there are extra features in the house including 4 bedroom, captain's room with jacuzzi and more. The contestants will stay here for more than 100 days. Popular names being locked inside BB 16 include Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Sajid Khan, Tina Datta, Sreejita De, Ankit Gupta, Gautam Vig, Adu Rozik among others. The performances, conversations of contestants with Salman Khan and the new look of the house are going to keep you hooked. Stay tuned here to catch all the action... Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has kickstarted a brand new season of Bigg Boss. With contestants finally entering the house, fun and frenzy is about to begin. Bigg Boss 16 has s...