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PM Modi to flag off first 8-coach Vande Bharat train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off the first Vande Bharat train with eight coaches on April 8. The Chennai-Coimbatore train will have one executive coach and would accommodate 530 passengers. All other Vande Bharat trains have 16 coaches.Sources said the railways will manufacture 64 such trains with eight-coach configuration, which will help the national transporter to expedite the roll out of trains. from Times of India https://ift.tt/61AhwDf

Is funding of religious education violation of constitution, HC asks Centre, UP https://ift.tt/JLke1YE

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Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway https://ift.tt/JLke1YE

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Bholaa Box Office Estimate Day 2: Ajay Devgn starrer collects Rs. 7 crores on Friday

Ajay Devgn's Bholaa has seen a dip in collections on its second day. According to our tracking, Bholaa is looking to collect in the range of Rs 6.75 to 7.25 crores on second day, taking the two day total to Rs. 18.20 crore. The opening weekend of Bholaa is expected to be around Rs. 27 crore, which is a decent number, however, the expectations were higher. Bholaa had to clock the three day number in two days to reduce the pressure of trending in the long run but now, with this result through its weekend, the Ajay Devgn starrer needs to show-healthy run till Eid and clock the century to emerge a success. Bholaa can't afford to go below the Rs 5 crore mark on Monday, and that number can be attained if the mass belts stay steady on Day 5. Bholaa has gone down by approx. 35% in national chains but the drop in mass belts is a little higher as the belts are coming off a holiday on Thursday. The talk in the audience seems to be decent, but the same has to translate into an upward tren...

Sukesh Chandrashekhar pens yet another love letter for Jacqueline Fernandez on his birthday; says, “I know your love for me is never ending” https://ift.tt/QYjNK8I

Readers are likely already aware that Sukesh Chandrashekhar is presently arrested for extortion of 200 crore rupees. The actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who was allegedly involved with the conman, was also under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate to learn more about her involvement in the case. Sukesh has declared his love for her in yet another letter that has recently been making the rounds in the media. As per PTI, Sukesh wrote in the letter, “My Bomma, I miss you a ton on this day of my birthday, I miss your energy around me, I have no words, but I know your love for me is never ending, is all over me. I know what is in your beautiful heart. I don't need proof and that's all that matters to me, baby. But I must admit, I am missing you, you know how much I love you my botta bomma.” He further added, “You and your love is the bestest gift which is priceless in my life, you know I am here for you standing by you come what may. Love you my baby, thank you for giving me ...

Udhampur IED blasts: NIA files chargesheets against 2 LeT men https://ift.tt/QYjNK8I

Two civilians were injured in two separate IED blasts in parked buses within eight hours on September 28 and 29 in Udhampur district, barely four days ahead of a visit by Union home minister Amit Shah to J&K. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/W15Hmvn

'Leave Russia immediately': US condemns arrest of WSJ journalist, issues advisory

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Is state impotent to take timely action against hate speech mongers, asks SC https://ift.tt/yJf2dIz

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"Is the state impotent? Can't it take timely action against hate speech mongers? If it can't take, why do we have a state at all?" These posers came from the Supreme Court Wednesday on a petition seeking contempt proceedings against Maharashtra for inaction against hate speeches by Hindu organisations despite undertaking to prevent it. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/TtBzKR3

Disqualified NCP MP reinstated in LS hours before SC hearing

Two months after the order of the Kerala high court's January 25 order staying P P Mohammad Faizal's conviction, the Lok Sabha secretariat restored the membership of the disqualified Lakshadweep MP (of NCP) - just hours before the Supreme Court was set to take up his petition against the delay. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WoEVc0

Disqualified NCP MP reinstated in Lok Sabha hours before SC hearing https://ift.tt/wek7zFp

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Two months after the order of the Kerala high court's January 25 order staying P P Mohammad Faizal's conviction, the Lok Sabha secretariat restored the membership of the disqualified Lakshadweep MP (of NCP) - just hours before the Supreme Court was set to take up his petition against the delay. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WoEVc0

BSY vs Sidda vs Deve Gowda: Karnataka's battle of castes and old rivals

The polls set the stage for an intense BJP-Congress contest in Karnataka-in fact, the first of four this year-and will be marked by a determined effort by former PM HD Deve Gowda's JDS to prove its relevance by denying either of the principal combatants a clear victory, and use the consequent situation to play kingmaker. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hjWQVSC

J&K Police seek dismissal of Iltija Mufti’s writ petition for passport issuance https://ift.tt/LxUDhgX

Seeking dismissal of a writ petition filed by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter, Iltija Mufti, for the issuance of a passport, the criminal investigation department of J&K Police has informed the J&K high court (HC) that Iltija’s final verification report was forwarded to the department concerned last month. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/tJlSM3C

NGT recalls Aug '22 order over Mumbai Coastal Road noise levels passed without hearing HCC https://ift.tt/hovW2zS

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The August 2022 order by NGT was in an application filed by a south Mumbai resident Dileep Nevatia who had sought orders to direct the government and civic administration to “maintain air and noise quality level for construction of the Coastal Road (South) project within limits’’ specified under the Noise Pollution rules. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/Z3aq9Uo

Why target one community with hate speech charge: SG

Citing a media report, Pasha said despite the SC's February 3 order directing the Maharashtra police to take action against a Hindu organisation indulging in hate speech and calling for boycott of Mulsims, as many as 50 rallies have been organised in the last four months across the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/soDSNK8

UP villagers attack Haryana cops on murder accused's tail

A seven-member special task force (STF) from Haryana's Sonipat on a quiet mission to nab a murder accused at a village in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district was attacked by locals with sticks and stones on Sunday. Some STF men were injured and their weapons were snatched before a UP police squad reached the spot and rescued them. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ysNgu6M

Why target one community with hate speech charge: SG Tushar Mehta https://ift.tt/OZ4Y7f5

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Citing a media report, Pasha said despite the SC's February 3 order directing the Maharashtra police to take action against a Hindu organisation indulging in hate speech and calling for boycott of Mulsims, as many as 50 rallies have been organised in the last four months across the state. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/soDSNK8

Supreme Court to examine validity of two PMLA provisions https://ift.tt/RX1khBq

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The petitioner, MP leader of the opposition Govind Singh, alleged that the unbridled power given to the agency was being misused to silence opposition leaders across the country. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/PuxWa1j

Supreme Court to examine validity of two PMLA provisions

The petitioner, MP leader of the opposition Govind Singh, alleged that the unbridled power given to the agency was being misused to silence opposition leaders across the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PuxWa1j

Jehangir Hospital launches state of the art bone marrow transplant unit https://ift.tt/NTe4I7J

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HP dy CM Mukesh Agnihotri sustains head injury, hospitalised

Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri sustained head injury after he slipped near his residence in Shimla while taking a stroll on Tuesday evening. He was rushed to IGMC Shimla and is under treatment, officials said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7LiKmgV

After 25 years on death row, convict found juvenile at time of offence, freed https://ift.tt/3SDOge7

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SC chides UP govt for challenging HC order on rehab of Hathras victim's kin

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Prices of essential drugs set to increase from April https://ift.tt/7objWUE

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The government is all set to allow drug companies an increase in line with the change in the annual Wholesale Price Index (WPI). The annual change in WPI, as notified by the government, works out to 12.12% during 2022, the drug prices regulator National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) said on Monday. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/DbRtCpW

Transgressions may potentially trigger escalations along LAC with China: Army chief https://ift.tt/jsH9bhL

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Israeli's Netanyahu delays judicial overhaul after mass protests

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced a delay in his judicial overhaul plan, saying he wanted to give time to seek a compromise over the contentious package with his political opponents. Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated outside parliament and workers launched a nationwide strike Monday in a dramatic escalation of the mass protest movement aimed at halting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to overhaul the judiciary. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nRyCoQH

Govt likely to build 37 more roads along LAC

The government is considering a proposal to build 37 more roads with a cumulative length of 875 km along the India-China border. This Rs 13,000 crore work has been proposed under the India-China Border Roads (ICBR) programme. Nearly 70% of these roads under ICBR-III would be built in Arunachal Pradesh, as per the proposal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aHUcwz8

'Dis'Qualified MP': Rahul Gandhi tweaks Twitter bio https://ift.tt/sp2O67B

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Won't tolerate insult to Savarkar: Uddhav on Rahul's remark

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Udhhav Thackeray on Sunday cautioned disqualified Congress MP Rahul Gandhi against insulting "our idol" Veer Savarkar. His warning followed Rahul's comments at a press conference Saturday in Delhi, where he said: "My name is not Savarkar, my name is Gandhi and Gandhi does not offer an apology to anyone." from Times of India https://ift.tt/SYWdgwF

India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistan stir https://ift.tt/3hnJkMa

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Jadeja promoted to A+ category as BCCI announces annual contracts

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been promoted to A+ category after his recent exploits against Australia in the Test series as BCCI announced the annual player contracts for Team India for the 2022-23 season. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yCIgkMB

3 women killed in tiger attacks in 5 days along Nepal border https://ift.tt/Sp5rNGi

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Doctor gets 6 months in jail for indecent proposal to patient https://ift.tt/Sp5rNGi

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Javed Akhtar's RSS remark hurt complainant's reputation: Court https://ift.tt/JqRLo4K

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Sanjay Raut reply 'unsatisfactory', referred to Rajya Sabha chair

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Steep fines not enough to cut road deaths, government data shows https://ift.tt/2f3mZh8

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While the fines collected through e-challans by the traffic and transport rule enforcement agencies across states have increased 450% in the past three-and-a-half years since the penalties were hiked, there has been barely 3% decline in road deaths during this period. Experts said better and scientific enforcement of rules is key to reducing road crashes and fatalities rather than focusing on slapping challans and fines. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/p65gJZe

One dead, six injured in explosion at Samba scrap factory https://ift.tt/Sp5rNGi

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PM Modi congratulates Nitu, Saweety on becoming world champions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boro for their gold medal-winning performance in the Women's Boxing World Championships. Taking the ring first, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu put up a stupendous performance to see off Mongolia's Lutsaikhan Altansetseg 5-0 and claim the title in the minimum weight category (48kg) in front of a packed crowd. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jHwS9iX

HC notice to NCPCR on plea for Rahul prosecution for identifying rape survivor

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Congress wanted Rahul barred because of political calculations, says BJP https://ift.tt/JsAyMEh

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Rahul Gandhi disqualified as MP, can’t contest polls for 8 years if conviction not stayed https://ift.tt/XfIz53d

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Rahul Gandhi was on Friday disqualified as an MP from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in compliance with the Surat trial court order, which had on Thursday convicted him in a criminal defamation case and sentenced him to two years, in a development which escalated BJP's confronation with Congress and widened its arc with many others in the opposition rallying for the Congress leader. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/otBigDH

Eric Garcetti sworn in as US ambassador to India by Vice President Kamala Harris https://ift.tt/RZT6woe

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Veteran actress Nilu Kohli's husband passes away

Actress Nilu Kohli, who has acted in many films and TV shows, her husband passed away today (March 24). His last rites will be done on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NwjfSil

Mamata Banerjee and Naveen Patnaik bat for strong federal structure https://ift.tt/0dqf3DZ

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Tweaks in law, extensions to ED chief illegal: Amicus to Supreme Court

Senior advocate K V Vishwanathan, who is assisting the court as amicus curiae in adjudicating pleas against extension given to the ED director, told the Supreme Court on Thursday that amendments made in law by the Centre to extend the tenure and the three extensions given to its present director are illegal and would compromise the independence and integrity of the investigating agency. from Times of India https://ift.tt/d07Hfn3

Rahul Gandhi's disqualification 'immediate & automatic' despite bail: Legal experts https://ift.tt/bvARP0h

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NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification has come into “immediate and automatic” effect upon his conviction and sentencing despite the grant of bail and suspension of his sentence for a month, say lawyers who have closely worked with EC on such cases. The only scenario where the disqualification shall not take effect is if the trial court itself or an appellant court stays his conviction as well as sentence or the appellant court reduces the quantum of his sentence. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/WcnKGC6

Appropriation Bill: Lok Sabha clears Rs 45 lakh crore spend in 9 minutes, without discussion https://ift.tt/tjlnsRD

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The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Appropriation Bill in less than nine minutes, without any discussion in the House, paving the way for the Centre to spend over Rs 45 lakh crore in the next financial year. The proceedings of the House were conducted amid din, with PM Modi, defence minister Rajnath Singh and other ministers in attendance, and opposition members shouting slogans of “Modi-Adani Bhai Bhai” while demanding a JPC on the Adani issue. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/cw6kyrm

Pak infiltrators orchestrated Dhangri attacks: J&K DGP Dilbag Singh https://ift.tt/4arUQhN

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2 get drunk on Dubai-Mumbai flight, abuse crew; arrested https://ift.tt/QEISvf1

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Two inebriated flyers were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly creating a ruckus and hurling abuses at the crew and co-passengers on board an IndiGo Dubai-Mumbai flight. Sahar police, who registered an FIR on the airline staff’s complaint, said John G Dsouza (49) from Nalasopara and Dattatray Bapardekar (47) from Manbet in Kolhapur told them that they had downed half a bottle of alcohol each mid-air to celebrate their return to India after a year of working in Dubai. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/YOXzn0V

Neither side wants war, says China as Xi mulls SCO invite https://ift.tt/QCtW0In

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Fed delivers small rate hike, says 'some additional' tightening possible

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, but indicated it was on the verge of pausing further increases in borrowing costs amid recent turmoil in financial markets spurred by the collapse of two US banks. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dvwa6Hi

CAG outreach extended to political executives to highlight audit concerts: Murmu https://ift.tt/oeqZgJO

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Ramadan Mubarak 2023: Ramzan Images, Quotes, Wishes

Some Muslims believe that Ramadan is one of the names of God, hence it is claimed in several hadiths that it is improper to refer to the calendar month of Ramadan by its own name alone and that it is essential to mention "month of Ramadan," from Times of India https://ift.tt/lnZHDso

Manhattan DA postpones Trump grand jury session

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China border status quo with high alert: Commander https://ift.tt/01DYCvP

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NIA chargesheet against Hizbul OGW in J&K terror conspiracy case https://ift.tt/01DYCvP

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Google opens early access to its ChatGPT rival, Bard

After months of waiting, Google's answer to ChatGPT, the Bard, has come to life, although not for everyone. Initially, Bard will only be accessible to a limited number of users in the US and UK. Some, including Pixel Superfans, have already been let in, while others can hop on the waitlist and wait for their chance. And for those not in either the US or UK, they need to wait for more, and we do not know how long. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nsD5iKO

Jailed rights activist’s aide arrested in Srinagar in terror funding case https://ift.tt/01DYCvP

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India needs to develop both offensive and defensive space capabilities: IAF chief https://ift.tt/uH1ThN9

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India needs to develop “both offensive and defensive space capabilities to safeguard our assets”, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said on Tuesday, in the backdrop of China furiously building and deploying anti-satellite weapons from direct ascent missiles and co-orbital killers to directed-energy laser weapons and electronic jammers. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/qj3ZaV8

People rush out of homes as quake jolts parts of north India

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WPL: Delhi Capitals enter final with 5-wicket win over UP Warriorz

Delhi Capitals became the first team to enter the final of the inaugural Women's Premier League with a five-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in the last group stage match at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0VobJ8X

Maharashtra cops arrest bookie wanted in Amruta case https://ift.tt/KPnJY1E

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Cricket bookie Anil Jaisinghani, booked for trying to bribe and then extort from deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis’s wife, was intercepted at Kalol, about 55km northwest of Vadodara, in Gujarat late on Sunday night after a 750km chase over 72 hours. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZiQCSoB

BJP welcomes Kerala church leader’s stand https://ift.tt/JROfme0

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No terrorist given govt job in J&K, have no policy of punishing their kin: Omar https://ift.tt/avDilg0

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My remote control is with someone else but what about Nadda: Congress chief Kharge's counter to PM Modi https://ift.tt/zPf2MLe

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Gudi Padwa 2023: Date, Puja Timings and more

Gudi Padwa, also known as the Marathi new year, is a festival celebrated by the Marathi and Konkani Hindus to mark the beginning of the new year. The word 'Gudi' denotes Lord Brahma's flag, and 'Padwa' means a new Moon phase. The festival is celebrated by cleaning and decorating the houses with rangolis and Gudi flag, which is made with a colorful silk scarf tied to a bamboo stick, flowers, mango, and neem leaves. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5Tw0QC9

Fugitive Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal hits country roads, shakes off police pursuers

Fugitive Khalistan sympathiser and self-styled preacher Amritpal Singh dodged Punjab Police’s dragnet for the second successive day on Sunday, changing vehicles more than once and knocking down several bike riders along the way as his convoy sped through narrow country lanes in a bid to throw off teams tracking the Mercedes in which he had been last spotted. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5xPO6gX

Police visit Rahul 's house over sexual assault remark

Delhi Police on Sunday served a fresh notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remark during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Srinagar that “women are still being sexually assaulted”. A team led by special commissioner of police (law and order) Sagar Preet Hooda, visited Gandhi’s residence at 12, Tughlaq Lane around 10am and asked him to provide details of the sexual abuse survivors he had claimed to have met during the yatra. “We served a notice, which was accepted by his office,” said Hooda. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0sS4rT2

India summons UK envoy over pulling down of Tricolour at Indian HC

India on Sunday night summoned the British deputy high commissioner and demanded an explanation over the complete "absence of security" after videos of pulling down of the Indian flag at the Indian mission in London during a protest by pro-Khalistan elements emerged on social media. In a strongly-worded statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India finds "unacceptable" the indifference of the UK government to the security of Indian diplomatic premises and personnel in the UK. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aTqY0d5

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Fugitive Khalistan sympathiser and self-styled preacher Amritpal Singh dodged Punjab Police’s dragnet for the second successive day on Sunday, changing vehicles more than once and knocking down several bike riders along the way as his convoy sped through narrow country lanes in a bid to throw off teams tracking the Mercedes in which he had been last spotted. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/5xPO6gX

UBS to buy Credit Suisse in historic deal to end crisis: Report

In what is being described as the "merger of the century", UBS Group on Sunday agreed to buy Credit Suisse Group for $2 billion in a historic, government-brokered deal.The deal, aimed at containing a crisis of confidence that threatened to spread across global financial markets, came after a hectic day of negotiations between the two lenders. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oEjg8AM

Never saw leader who conspires to pull down leaders of his own party: Maharashtra CM Shinde on Uddhav Thackeray https://ift.tt/pzD0PJA

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76 samples of new Covid variant XBB1.16 found in India: INSACOG

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Women paid less than men for same work in towns and villages https://ift.tt/zctVCJi

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Market determined wages for similar work are significantly lower for women compared with those of men in both rural and urban India. What is worse is that the gap has widened in rural areas over the last decade though it has narrowed in the towns. These are survey findings just released by the National Statistical Office in the form of a report, Women and Men In India 2022. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/viQxzDR

'Mismatch in cop’s version cast doubt in 2014 Morani case'

A special MCOCA court, while acquitting 12 accused in the firing at the Juhu bungalow of producers Karim and Ali Morani in 2014, has observed that it appeared one of the cops investigating the case cooked up a story regarding certain aspects and discrepancies appearing in his evidence create a shadow of doubt about the happening of the incident. While 12 accused, including alleged gangster Obaid Radiowala, were acquitted on Thursday, the judgment was made available on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/flhLZ14

Compensation paid in just 6% of hit-and-run cases since 2017-18

The government has paid claims in barely 5,036 hit-and-run cases — 3,209 for deaths and 1,827 for persons left grievously injured — since 2017-18, according to official data. This is only 6% of the number of persons killed and left injured every year in hit and run cases on Indian roads. On an average, 80,000 people either lose their lives or are left seriously injured in hit and run cases annually. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zl7ukIw

Compensation paid in just 6% of hit-and-run cases since 2017-18 https://ift.tt/Hlhq9NG

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The government has paid claims in barely 5,036 hit-and-run cases — 3,209 for deaths and 1,827 for persons left grievously injured — since 2017-18, according to official data. This is only 6% of the number of persons killed and left injured every year in hit and run cases on Indian roads. On an average, 80,000 people either lose their lives or are left seriously injured in hit and run cases annually. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/zl7ukIw

Defence minister Rajnath slams Congress leader Rahul, says no democracy in world like India https://ift.tt/ZNjs3BE

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WPL: Devine's blitzkrieg propels RCB to 8-wicket win over Gujarat

Sophie Devine bludgeoned 99 off just 36 balls to fashion Royal Challengers Bangalore's emphatic eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Hje0mkZ

Congress files breach of privilege notice against Modi over Nehru remark https://ift.tt/neSWD1Y

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Congress MP K C Venugopal Friday filed a notice for breach of privilege against PM Modi, urging the Rajya Sabha to take action against him. The complaint pertains to the PM’s reply to the motion of thanks on the President’s address, in which he said the family members of Jawaharlal Nehru have desisted from using the Nehru surname. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/hj42aGb

'China-brokered Saudi peace deal will help India'

Iran said on Friday that its peace agreement with Saudi Arabia, which was brokered by China, shouldn’t be of concern to India as peace and stability in the Gulf will benefit Indian diaspora as well. Tehran also sought resumption of crude export to India citing Delhi’s decision to ramp up its crude imports from Russia, despite pressure from the US and other western countries to curb its economic engagements with Moscow. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lc2Rd1p

Mega textile parks to be set up in UP, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and 4 other states: PM Modi https://ift.tt/n50KlDL

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Delhi-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express to be launched soon https://ift.tt/6PgLtkx

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6 dead in major fire at high-rise commercial building in Hyderabad

The six people were found in an unconscious condition by firemen on Thursday in an office room on the fifth floor which was completely filled with smoke, in the building and were rushed to a state-run hospital. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4LKP9ei

World Sleep Day 2023: Survey points to deteriorated sleep quality post Covid pandemic https://ift.tt/24y6WLE

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'Twitter foreign entity, can’t seek protection under Article 19'

US-based microblogging platform Twitter Inc cannot seek protection under Article 19 of the Constitution that guarantees freedom of speech and expression to Indian citizens and entities, not to foreigners, the central government said Thursday in the Karnataka high court. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PpCcT7u

Tough to restore Uddhav govt even if we find governor wrong: Supreme Court https://ift.tt/lynM08u

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At the conclusion of the nine-day marathon arguments related to the validity of rebel Shiv Sena MLAs toppling the Maha Vikas Aghadi government last year, the Supreme Court on Thursday said it could be difficult to reinstate the Uddhav Thackeray government even if it finds then Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s decision to ask then chief minister (Uddhav) to face trust vote unconstitutional. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/fnixaCy

BrahMos & choppers to artillery guns, MoD clears proposals worth Rs 70,584 crore https://ift.tt/g1Q7ljd

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The Great Indian Laughter Challenge fame Khyali booked for rape

Popular comedian Khyali Saharan has been accused of raping a 25-year-old woman in a hotel room in Jaipur. The woman filed a complaint and a case being registered against the comedian at Mansarovar police station on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/96ua51S

Woman ‘kills’ mom, hides chopped body parts; held

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Maharashtra counters OPS stir, picks private agencies to supply workers https://ift.tt/HWdehDs

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In a move that is viewed as a counterstroke to the employee strike, the state government has issued a directive appointing nine private agencies to fill vacant government and semi-governmental posts on contractual basis. The government resolution (GR) issued by state industries and the labour ministry to privatise skilled and unskilled labour supply to all government departments has come under attack from the opposition. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/FNnCpzq

US Senate confirms Eric Garcetti as envoy to India

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Joe Biden's close aide Eric Garcetti as the country's next ambassador to India, filling the key diplomatic position that had been vacant for more than two years. The former Los Angeles mayor's nomination was pending before the US Congress since July 2021 when he was nominated for the prestigious diplomatic posting by Biden. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37uiM0g

Parliamentary panel meet: Congress MPs demand summoning of Sebi chief; BJP members oppose https://ift.tt/acjMN8W

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RCB end losing streak in WPL with win over UP Warriorz

Royal Challengers Bangalore finally opened their account in the Women's Premier League with a comfortable five-wicket victory over UP Warriorz on Wednesday. RCB snapped their five-match losing streak to keep slender hopes of reaching the playoffs alive. from Times of India https://ift.tt/e0GbPwR

Viral woes: Surge in cases due to H3N2, Covid, H1N1 https://ift.tt/TJ5ILEp

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India is currently witnessing a surge in viral infections caused by H3N2, Covid-19 and swine flu. Real-time surveillance by the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) shows that 955 cases of H1N1, also referred to as swine flu, have been reported by states till February 28. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2nr7afU

J&K Budget 2023-24: BJP terms it development-oriented, NC calls it ‘disappointing’ https://ift.tt/OVRLmvf

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J&K BJP on Tuesday termed the annual Budget of the Union Territory, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, futuristic and development-oriented, even as main opposition party National Conference (NC) maintained that the Budget-2023-24 has disappointed the people of the UT as it has nothing new for them. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/QGAXOdz

Lawrence Bishnoi confirms Goldie Brar killed Sidhu Moose Wala

Lawrence Bishnoi reveals the plotting for Sidhu Moose Wala's murder was going on for a year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/468HCzm

Govt makes room for persons with disability to get Unique ID certificate from treating hospital https://ift.tt/H4cV3Dd

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WPL: Mumbai seal playoff berth with big win over Gujarat

Mumbai Indians became the first team to qualify for the playoffs as they kept their unbeaten record intact with a comfortable 55-run victory over Gujarat Giants in their reverse fixture in the Women's Premier League at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jM6znHt

Junk plan to pay defence pensions in instalments, SC tells government https://ift.tt/E23VI5J

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The Supreme Court on Monday remained firm on the withdrawal of the defence ministry's January 20 decision to pay pension arrears to retired servicemen in four instalments and said that the letter could not have been issued by taking law into its (MoD's) own hands and in the teeth of the apex court's orders directing full disbursement of arrears by March 15. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/hopxDP6

Pakistan’s cross­border infiltration, truce violations hit ties: MEA https://ift.tt/EfwHRb3

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The latest annual report of the ministry of external affairs said that the military standoff with China that started in eastern Ladakh in April 2020 has still not been fully resolved and India officially continues to maintain that ties won't become normal till the time troop disengagement is completed in the area. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/VgELDNT

‘Seminal issue’: Five judge SC bench to hear same-sex marriage pleas

The Supreme Court on Monday referred a bunch of pleas seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages to a five-judge constitution bench for adjudication, saying it is a “seminal issue” and an “important matter”. The apex court took the step despite the Centre’s insistence that Parliament alone should take a call on the subject whose intricacies could impact “how our society develops henceforth”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FDGVvYW

IPS foundational course may be offered at institutes other than LBSNAA https://ift.tt/DEI8qdB

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Jammu and Kashmir administration enhances ex-gratia relief for fallen CAPF soldiers https://ift.tt/wBRVYZJ

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The administrative council (AC) which met under the chairmanship of J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha approved enhancement of ex-gratia relief to next of kin of Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) personnel who die in the line of duty, from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/wiRSAac

Delhi Capitals hand RCB fifth consecutive loss in WPL

A new venue but no change of fortune for Royal Challengers Bangalore as their agonising wait to taste a victory in the Women's Premier League continued with fifth defeat on the trot on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6Q1geqK

Defence ministry finalising ₹15,000 cr+ deal for 200 more BrahMos

The procurement proposal for the missiles and associated equipment will soon be taken up for consideration by the Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisitions Council (DAC). "It will be sent for the final nod to the PM-led cabinet committee on security," a source told TOI on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MfNdpSz

NRI caught smoking on flight arrested for unruly behaviour https://ift.tt/xV90wao

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A 37-year-old NRI flying from London to Mumbai on an Air India flight was arrested on arrival Saturday for allegedly behaving aggressively after he was caught smoking in the toilet. Officials said Ratnakar Dwivedi, a management professional in the US, had to be physically restrained and given two injections to calm him down as he tried to open the plane's emergency door and assaulted a fellow passenger. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/fFAcEUI

Daily Covid cases cross 500 for the first time in 114 days https://ift.tt/mbf2QkY

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As Covid-19 infections continued to inch up, fresh daily cases in the country crossed 500 on Saturday for the first time in 114 days, with the seven-day average having doubled in the last 11 days. The overall numbers, however, are still relatively low and there has been no rise in deaths from the virus, which were recorded at six in the last seven days. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/wEdk9zy

Daily Covid cases cross 500 for the first time in 114 days

As Covid-19 infections continued to inch up, fresh daily cases in the country crossed 500 on Saturday for the first time in 114 days, with the seven-day average having doubled in the last 11 days. The overall numbers, however, are still relatively low and there has been no rise in deaths from the virus, which were recorded at six in the last seven days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wEdk9zy

Army busts narco-terror nexus; recovers pistols, IEDs & narcotics along LoC https://ift.tt/8xULRvO

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The Army busted a narco-terror nexus and recovered pistols, Improvised Explosive Device (IED)s and narcotics along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector in J&K’s Rajouri district on Sunday. The operation helped avert a major attack that could have been carried out using the weapons and IEDs, funded by narco-terrorists, Jammu-based defence spokesperson Lt Col Devender Anand said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/O0Wu6xj

All-round Mumbai record 4th straight win in WPL

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt notched up a remarkable unbeaten century stand to power Mumbai Indians to an impressive eight-wicket win over UP Warriorz in Match 10 of of the Women's Premier League at the Brabourne Stadium. It was the fourth win on the trot for a rampaging Mumbai as they remained unbeaten in the tournament and consolidated their position at the top in the standings. from Times of India https://ift.tt/x30W84T

Critical minerals in Australian FTA; duty cuts on farm items unlikely: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal https://ift.tt/OL3JEVQ

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India and Australia are looking to include critical minerals under the expanded free trade agreement (FTA), even as commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday made clear the government's reservations on reducing import duties on farm and dairy products. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/eTE3Nyf

Land taken as bribes for rail jobs was sold at huge premiums: ED https://ift.tt/w0YDPBu

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The land allegedly taken as bribes from "poor parents" was sold at huge premiums, with the money earned going primarily into the accounts of Tejashwi, the agency claims. The properties include a four-storey bungalow, in New Delhi's New Friends Colony. Worth about Rs 150 crore, it was shown to have been acquired for a measly Rs 4 lakh. Going by ED's claims, Tejashwi emerges as the principal beneficiary of the "land-for-job scam". from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/jVC5xFi

Delhi police rule out unnatural death of Satish Kaushik

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Jammu sees partial shutdown against property tax https://ift.tt/EJqAk5B

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A bandh called by the Chamber of Commerce & Industries (CCI), Jammu, supported by various political parties, against property tax saw only a partial shutdown after the transporters' union stayed away. The market in Jammu city remained closed in the morning but, later in the afternoon, shutters went up as the day progressed. Private transport and auto rickshaws also plied normally. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/81RpIxm

'Rumours', says Tejashwi on ED claims that Rs 600cr 'proceeds of crime' detected during raids https://ift.tt/JILu0q6

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Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday dubbed as "rumours" the claim of the Enforcement Directorate that proceeds of crime amounting to Rs 600 crore were detected during searches on premises owned by him and close family members. The RJD leader, who is currently away in Delhi beside his wife who is expecting their first child, also said the BJP will be left embarrassed if he made public the "panchnama" (seizure list) signed after the raids. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/tVv0sN9

Ready for middle path between OPS & NPS: Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis https://ift.tt/udUQbrg

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