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The IAF is going full steam ahead in making the airspace over the Delhi-National Capital Region as impregnable as possible, with fighter jets, surface-to-air missile systems, anti-drone systems, airborne early-warning and control systems (AEW&C) and other sensors being deployed for the G20 summit on September 9-10. from Times of India https://ift.tt/b8QjTpv

The IAF is going full steam ahead in making the airspace over the Delhi-National Capital Region as impregnable as possible, with fighter jets, surface-to-air missile systems, anti-drone systems, airborne early-warning and control systems (AEW&C) and other sensors being deployed for the G20 summit on September 9-10. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/b8QjTpv

Jaskaran Singh, a 21-year-old from Khalra, Punjab, has become the first crorepati of season 15 of Kaun Banega Crorepati. He is also set to attempt the Rs 7 crore question. In a promo for the show, Amitabh Bachchan announces Jaskaran's win and reveals his background as a graduate from a small village in Punjab. Jaskaran shares that he is preparing for the UPSC entrance exam. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NnR9c15

In what will do away with judicial review of decisions taken by the President on mercy petitions of death row convicts, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill (BNSS) 2023 seeks to bar appeals against any order made by the President in exercise of the power to grant pardon or commute a death sentence under Article 72 of the Constitution. Further, the courts cannot go into the grounds of the President’s decision. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/H5fLDd2

China justified its decision to release the latest edition of its map, which continued to show Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as part of that country, calling it a routine exercise and asking India to refrain from “over-interpreting” the move. India had on Tuesday lodged a strong protest with China for the map that was released days after PM Narendra Modi’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Johannesburg. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/FMAi6ba

The first and the foremost challenge of the new opposition alliance would be to select a national convenor. This could be a tricky move as several leaders have played a key role in bringing the opposition parties on one platform. The meeting is also likely to discuss the seat-sharing formula as many allies at the national level are political adversaries in the states. However, the biggest issue that the opposition bloc faces is - who will be the prime ministerial candidate of the alliance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/V5B6Omc

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In spite of the suspension of three-year sentence in the Toshkhana case, former Prime Minister Imran Khan will stay in jail as he is yet to be granted bail in the Cypher case. The special court overseeing Khan's trial under the Official Secrets Act has ordered that he be kept in Attock Jail till he appears before the court on August 30. from Times of India https://ift.tt/I0C93Ql

Stating that it was the jehadi terror attack at Pulwama in February 2019, claiming the lives of 40 CRPF jawans, which caused it to make up its mind to pull the plug on the special status for J&K and integrate the state fully into the Indian Union, the Centre on Monday lobbed the “violation of the Constitution” charge back into the court of the petitioners who have challenged the decision of August 5, 2019. from Times of India https://ift.tt/F1vrJQi

A recent India Meteorological Department evaluation shows a significant decrease in rainwater volume compared with the long-term average in various sub-basins across the country following a bad monsoon and impact of the El Nino phenomenon. The analysis of 101 sub-basins — situated within 27 major basins in India — points to a worrying decline in water volumes, ranging from -149 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) to -528 TMC compared to the established benchmarks. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QbCMtaF

The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of a plea filed against demolition drive near Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura to remove alleged encroachment on government land and refused to grant any protection to those removed from the land and asked them to raise their grievances before lower court where the suit is pending. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KL6Vsqm

As Vikram and Pragyan, the Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover, continue to do science on the Moon, Isro has set the date for the launch of its solar mission — 11.50am, on September 2. The agency has completed the integration of the Aditya-L1 spacecraft — India’s first solar observatory mission — with its workhorse launch vehicle, the PSLV, at Sriharikota. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TBK5AGU

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), guided by a Supreme Court (SC) order issued in April, has sent out comprehensive instructions to tax officials regarding reopening of past cases under the Income-tax (I-T) Act. The instructions dated August 23 — aimed at ensuring a uniform practice — state that there will be no reopening and reassessment of completed cases only where the decision of the appellate authorities has become final. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4OSgBsH

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships when he pipped Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem in the men's javelin on Sunday. Chopra won Olympic gold in Tokyo but managed only a silver at the worlds in Eugene last year. The only other Indian to win a medal at the worlds was Anju Bobby George, who took bronze in the women's long jump in 2003 in Paris. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RzDexjr

PM Modi invoked “mutual trust” and “democratic values” to pitch for investments in India, as he cited disruptions in the supply chain during Covid to hit out at China. “A profitable market can be sustained when there is a balance in interests of producers and consumers. Treating other countries only as a market will never work. It will harm producing countries sooner or later. Making everyone equal partners in progress is the way forward,” he said at B20 meet. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ELQSomT

When asked about a compromise with Tripta Tyagi, the school teacher involved in the incident, the father said there will be no compromise with her. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QdnHG8h

On its social media account, X (formerly known as Twitter), the World of Statistics listed 21 companies that have Indian-origin CEOs. This list includes Alphabet: Sundar Pichai, World Bank Group: Ajay Banga, Micron Technology: Sanjay Mehrotra, Adobe: Shantanu Narayen and many more. Recating on the post, Musk on his micro-blogging account said, "Impressive". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3luSEwo

The frosty relationship between India and China was on display at an event on Friday evening, where commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal, doubling up as moderator for a panel discussion with trade ministers from some of the G20 nations, posed some tough questions to a Chinese minister. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RxM9waB

The government is initiating fresh measures to ensure that rice prices remain under control and overall inflation comes down. On Friday, the Centre imposed 20% export duty on parboiled rice (rice partially boiled with husk), barely a week after imposing 40% duty on exports of onion. Besides, it is expected to notify a minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice, pegged at $1,200 (Rs 99,000) a tonne. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TuhzRrg

Tragedy struck as a private train coach caught fire in the early hours of Saturday, resulting in the deaths of nine pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh at a railway yard about 1km from Madurai junction in Tamil Nadu. Railway authorities said the fire is suspected to have originated from a gas cylinder, smuggled into the coach for cooking meals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BYuMWpa

Indian badminton player HS Prannoy won a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships after a thrilling semi-final match against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn. Despite his best efforts, Prannoy lost the final match 21-18, 13-21, 14-21. Prannoy's bronze medal extends India's impressive track record in the BWF Worlds. His achievement contributes to India's collection of 14 medals in the prestigious competition. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PYnocv8

Internet and bulk SMS services were suspended once again in Nuh after right-wing outfits pledged to bring out a Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra on August 28 since the previous one was disrupted because of the communal clash on July 31. Officials said the internet shutdown, which came into force on Friday evening, would continue till August 29. Haryana had suspended internet and SMS services in Nuh, besides imposing a curfew, after the July 31 clash, and restored it only on August 11. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Hnq2jPz

On CBI's request, SC on Friday entrusted pre-trial procedural work in the 27 cases being investigated by central agency, arising from the ethnic clashes in Manipur and including the parading of two women naked by a mob on May 4, to magisterial and sessions courts in Guwahati in Assam. Of these 27 cases, 20 pertain to molestation, rape and murder of women, three concern looting of weapons, two are cases of murder of male members, and a case each relating to rioting and conspiracy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7xS5u2j

About 31% of India’s land mass is grappling with varying degrees of arid conditions, ranging from moderate to extreme, the Met department’s Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) data for the July 27-August 23 period has revealed. This has significant implications on agriculture, crop yield and soil moisture. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FmJNi5j

The teacher, seen seated, can be purportedly heard saying in Hindi in one of the clips: "I have declared that there are Muslim children... Why don't you slap him with full force." from Times of India https://ift.tt/mLuRsvW

Former Uttar Pradesh minister Amarmani Tripathi and his wife Madhumani, serving life sentences in the poet Madhumita Shukla murder case, were released on Friday evening, ahead of the completion of their terms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1u0bmgK

BJP has always maintained that J&K would not have got the special status that it enjoyed under Article 370 if Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, country’s first home minister who played a crucial role in the integration of the erstwhile princely states into the Indian Union, had his way. The reverence for the “Iron Man” and the architect of unified India found robust mention in the Centre’s arguments before the Supreme Court on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6YTugfd

The national anthem will not be played and the tricolour will not go up inside the arena when an Indian wrestler finishes on the podium at the World Championships in Serbia next month. Indian wrestlers will participate there as ‘neutral athletes’ because UWW – the sport’s global governing body – Thursday suspended the Indian federation (WFI) for its failure to hold elections in the wake of sexual harassment allegations against outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZO7uYo5

The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay has received its first ever anonymous donation of Rs 160 crore. The cheque has come from an alumnus who wishes to maintain complete privacy about his gift. The donation has come at a time when the institution has been hit by budget cuts and is taking loans from the Higher Education Financial Agency (HEFA) for expansion. The donated funds will go towards setting up a Green Energy and Sustainability Research hub (GESR) on campus. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cIYo7DB

A day after Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram touched down on Moon’s south polar region, Isro on Thursday switched on the payloads on Vikram and started moving Pragyan, the rover, on the lunar surface. On why the rover took more than four hours to roll out, Isro chairman S Somanath told TOI: “After the landing, we had to check the inclination, terrain condition and temperatures, and wait for the lunar dust to settle. The rover came out late last night.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ei5gMxv

Every time an Isro rocket takes off or a mission like Chandrayaan-3 is completed, project comparisons — even with movies — become commonplace. How does India do it? “That’s a secret,” said Isro chairman Somanath in half jest after Vikram’s touchdown on Wednesday. Isro scientists said three factors make its missions cost-effective: Indigenisation, ingenuity, affordable manpower. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nu3qR7a

While passing the directive, Justice Ajit Kumar observed that if a person suffers from gender dysphoria and except for physical structure, her feeling and traits are of opposite sex, so much so that that there is a complete misalignment of her personality with physical body, such a person does possess a constitutionally recognized right to get her gender changed though surgical intervention. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nwEsI4i

The head of the Wagner group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who attempted to overthrow Russia's military leadership in June, was reportedly on a plane that crashed in Russia. Russia's ministry for emergency situation said 'There were 10 people on board, including 3 crew members. According to preliminary information, all those on board died'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sdJgS74

A man from Jammu’s Chatha area suffered injuries in a low-intensity explosion at his brother’s residence on the city’s outskirts on Wednesday, SSP Jammu Chandan Kohli said. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/Fts64wT

The Madras High Court has criticized the current approach of special courts dealing with disproportionate assets cases against politicians, stating that it could lead to the end of such cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court observed that the change of power in the state often results in the identities of the accused and the prosecution being obfuscated. from Times of India https://ift.tt/T0MhjiE

Rain played spoilsport as the third and final India-Ireland T20I got washed out in Malahide on Wednesday without a single ball being bowled. With the rain crashing the party, India's chances of securing an eighth 3-0 T20I series sweep also went up in smoke. The rain arrived just before the scheduled toss time and after almost three and a half hours of continuous downpour, the umpires decided to call off the game. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GKibN38

Jasprit Bumrah, a comeback pacer, led the Indian team to a 2-0 series win against Ireland. The three-match series ended with an abandoned third T20I due to rain in Dublin. Bumrah took four wickets in the two matches, with an average of 9.75. from Times of India https://ift.tt/v2x1yV6

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the Union health minister to withdraw regulations requiring doctors to prescribe generic drugs until the quality of all medicines can be assured. The IMA also expressed concerns about regulations prohibiting doctors from attending conferences sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. The association called for exemptions for associations and organizations from the regulations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7FzIDcw

India is set to make history by landing a probe in the polar region of the Moon. The Chandrayaan-3 lander, named Vikram, is scheduled to touchdown on Wednesday, followed by the release of the rover named Pragyan. If successful, India will be the first to land close to the lunar south pole. Vikram has been equipped with sturdier legs to withstand landing velocities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/E8tkWNs

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India will become a global growth engine in the coming years and highlighted the improvements in ease of doing business due to government reforms. He also mentioned that India is on track to become a $5 trillion economy and has the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fLRB49Y

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The Republican party's first presidential debate for the 2024 elections will be a heated showdown between candidates. Taking place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the debate will offer insight into the party's priorities and strategies. The two-hour debate will be exclusively aired on Fox news and the Fox business network. The Republican National Committee has also chosen Rumble as the livestreaming partner, moving away from larger tech companies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vR01eBP

Two terrorists were killed by Army troops during an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Meanwhile, in Pulwama district, two to three terrorists believed to be trapped in Parigam village managed to escape during a combing operation. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/j9vJxCA

The number of Indian students studying in Georgia is increasing, with around 8,000 estimated to be studying there in 2021. Most Indian students go to Georgia for medical studies, attracted by the affordability and safety of the country. Georgia has over 20 universities approved by India's National Medical Commission, offering exposure to patients and degrees recognized by the World Health Organization. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gfMyUA7

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“Due to the considerable reduction in the flow of pilgrims and the urgent repairs and maintenance of the Yatra tracks at vulnerable stretches being undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), movement of pilgrims on both tracks leading to the Holy Cave is not advisable,” Shree Amarnath Shrine Board said. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/WCDRJwO

The construction of the sanctum sanctorum of Ayodhya's Ram Temple is ready and Ram Lalla will be consecrated between January 16 and 24 after Makar Sankranti, a top official of the temple trust said on Sunday. The consecration of Ram Lalla will be carried out after the construction of the first floor of the temple, Ram Mandir Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4VdzGUx

Currently, this team is on a new mission - coaching children stranded in Manipur's relief camps in the midst of an ethnic conflict that has plunged the state into civil unrest since May. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/zYbpCr2

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa tied the two-match classical series against American GM Fabiano Caruana 1-1, sending the match to a tie-break. The two players will compete in a tie-break on Monday to advance to the final against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. from Times of India https://ift.tt/d612nEZ

At the garden on Saturday, J&K administration’s secretary (floriculture, gardens and parks) Fayaz Sheikh was honoured with the certification by World Book president and CEO Santosh Shukla. World Book editor Dilip N Pandit, the J&K director of floriculture, other officers and the garden staff were also present on the occasion. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/0Eykmlz

At the garden on Saturday, J&K administration’s secretary (floriculture, gardens and parks) Fayaz Sheikh was honoured with the certification by World Book president and CEO Santosh Shukla. World Book editor Dilip N Pandit, the J&K director of floriculture, other officers and the garden staff were also present on the occasion. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0Eykmlz

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Jasprit Bumrah, who was leading the side on his return after an 11-month injury layoff, led India to a two-run win over Ireland in the first T20I of the three-match series, claiming 2 for 24 with nine dot balls and forming a formidable pair with Prasidh Krishna. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2g1hWuk

India began their three-match series against Ireland with a two-run victory at The Village in Dublin, but the match was called off due to rain interruptions and a humorous incident. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zM3FUio

India and China are set to conduct Major General-level talks to strengthen confidence-building measures and reduce friction and trust deficit between the two countries' armies till the two main face-offs at Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh can be resolved. Preserving the buffer zones, adhering to border protocols, exchanging prior information on patrols, and not increasing force levels are some of the CBMs that will be strengthened. from Times of India https://ift.tt/w4AhsEC

The Centre and Gujarat state have defended their decision to release 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, pleading that they did not commit a "rarest of rare crime," and should be allowed to reform and reintegrate at society. However, the Supreme Court asked why the remission policy was applied selectively and why convicts in a similar position continue to remain in jail. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DHNuV5W

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Ravi Shastri, former India head coach, believes pacers play a crucial role in India's upcoming campaigns. He suggests fielding four pacers in the playing eleven for the Asia Cup and ICC ODI World Cup, supported by Sandeep Patil, sparking discussions on the Indian cricket squad composition. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FRgZ2Yu

The Indian Supreme Court has issued a handbook to be used by judges as a guide to gender-just language. The handbook encourages the use of neutral language that avoids patriarchal stereotypes used for decades. Furthermore, the handbook includes a sub-chapter on gender fluidity and discusses harmful stereotypes that can exist with respect to any gender identity. The guide aims to challenge and dispel negative stereotypes and perpetuate discrimination and exclusion. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Jo5SXWn

The Indian Supreme Court has issued a handbook to be used by judges as a guide to gender-just language. The handbook encourages the use of neutral language that avoids patriarchal stereotypes used for decades. Furthermore, the handbook includes a sub-chapter on gender fluidity and discusses harmful stereotypes that can exist with respect to any gender identity. The guide aims to challenge and dispel negative stereotypes and perpetuate discrimination and exclusion. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/Jo5SXWn

CEC discussed preparations in poll-bound Chhattisgarh and discussed some seats. Of 90 seats, the CEC discussed the panel of candidates on 27 seats, the sources said, adding that the party has categorised seats into four categories - A, B, C, D - for better planning in its electoral effort. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/Yi8qFxE

An elderly villager was burnt to death by his own family members in Bihar’s Kishanganj district out of “belief” that his sacrifice would help them lay their hands on hidden treasure and they would become richer at once, police said on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/daMCITw

Police arrested a DMK member on charges of strangulating his father to death and attempting to frame the husband of a panchayat union president for the deed, at a village in the district in Tamil Nadu. Police identified the accused as R Purushothaman, 42, a DMK functionary in the locality. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MRqTvt6

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, emphasized on the accessibility of the judiciary for the common man, ensuring safety of their lives and liberties. He announced further measures to make justice more affordable and inclusive, including the construction of 27 courtrooms in the Supreme Court. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iM7ToFg

There was yet again no concrete breakthrough in resolving the festering troop face-offs at Depsang Plains and Demchok in eastern Ladakh despite the latest round of top-level military talks being held with China after a gap of almost four months. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5yfGUhx

Police medals for bravery in fighting left-wing extremism in India are more numerous than for counter-terrorism operations in J&K, repeating the same trend witnessed earlier this year on Republic Day. Of the 954 police medals announced, 125 were for gallantry in combating left-wing extremism, and 71 for counter-terrorism in J&K. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/bhu4VsJ

Police medals for bravery in fighting left-wing extremism in India are more numerous than for counter-terrorism operations in J&K, repeating the same trend witnessed earlier this year on Republic Day. Of the 954 police medals announced, 125 were for gallantry in combating left-wing extremism, and 71 for counter-terrorism in J&K. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bhu4VsJ

Rayees Mattoo, the shopkeeper from Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, who is the brother of a most-wanted terrorist of Hizbul Mujahideen, Javid Mattoo alias Saqib, waved the Indian flag from his window on the eve of Independence Day. In a heartfelt video, Rayees urged his brother to surrender and join the mainstream, expressing his love for the nation and how the innocent people were no longer unnecessarily harassed due to terrorism. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/FLpgoyZ

Over 200 village heads from border villages across five Indian states will attend the Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort in New Delhi. The village heads are part of the Centre's vibrant village programme, which aims to prioritise development in strategically important villages along the border with China. The programme will provide opportunities for livelihood, as well as facilities such as electricity, solar and wind energy, tourism centres and health and wellness centres. The government hopes to prevent migration and promote reverse migration by generating economic activities in the area. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/VbHqEKT

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The India Medical Association (IMA) has criticised the National Medical Commission (NMC) over mandatory generic drug prescriptions demanding wider consultation be done before implementation takes place. For doctors not prescribing a generic drug to a patient, the NMC has proposed that penalties will be incurred, however, the IMA believes that this decision will negatively impact patient care and safety. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/JnaVw8I

A bailey bridge located over Chorgad river at Nelong valley region of Gangotri national park (GNP) in Uttarkashi district has collapsed after its embankment got washed away due to the recent heavy rainfall. As per sources, the footbridge is important for the Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) as it connects Uttarkashi to the Indo-China border via Himachal Pradesh, and is used for long-range patrolling. Forest guards and local shepherds also use the bridge. from Times of India https://ift.tt/p0r71NU

Ahead of another round of top-level military talks with China on Monday, the Indian defence establishment says there are "more than adequate" number of Army troops deployed in eastern Ladakh, while the IAF is also maintaining a "robust posture" with combat air patrols and induction of new weapon systems like Israeli drones that can carry missiles and bombs. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/O0DbxcP

The Indian team, led by Hardik Pandya, made a valiant comeback in the third and fourth T20Is but were outclassed by the West Indies in the fifth match, losing the series 2-3. No team has made a successful comeback from 0-2 down in a T20I series, and India also failed to change the outcome in the deciding match in Florida. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pFl0MyQ

The government has deployed three public sector hydro power companies to fast-track 12 languishing hydel projects in Arunachal Pradesh, including the 2,000MW Upper Subansiri project, as a strategic response to China's dam-building spree near the northeast border. Three public sector hydel companies - NHPC, SJVN and NEEPCO, a subsidiary of thermal power giant NTPC - signed MoUs with the Arunachal government in Itanagar for taking over the projects with aggregate capacity of 11,517MW. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/PnHsoUf

Fifty nurses, along with their families, are among nearly 1,800 persons invited as "special guests" to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15. They have been invited as part of the government's initiative to invite people from all walks of life. "It is good that the nursing profession is being recognised. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bhY9Sus

India made a complete mockery of the 179 chase as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill's belligerent opening stand powered India to a series-levelling nine-wicket victory in the fourth T20I against West Indies in Lauderhill, Florida on Saturday. Jaiswal and Gill smoked dazzling half-centuries as the duo toyed with the West Indies bowling attack during the chase, helping India cross the finish line without breaking a sweat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pfUwAMB

It took 10 days, a dogged Malaysian team and a passage of free-flowing hockey from a fired-up Indian team for the Men's Asian Champions Trophy to come to life. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FIdzbyU

Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a rising GOP contender, is employing a unique strategy that combines hard truths and his deeply ingrained Hindu faith in a bid to capture the hearts of Donald Trump supporters and secure the Republican presidential nomination.The 38-year-old fiery leader has been gaining ground in the polls, holding steadfast at third place, trailing only behind former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UyteE4H

Aiming to deter hit and run cases, the government has proposed a new provision of up to 10-year jail term and fine for offending drivers, if the accused flees from the scene or fails to report the incident to police or magistrate soon after the incident. Currently, there is no such provision in the Indian Penal Code (IPC). from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/vfxcUM0

India will once again press for troop disengagement at the strategically located Depsang Plains as well as Demchok in eastern Ladakh during the next round of top-level military talks early next week.The 19th round of corps commander-level talks will be held on the Indian side of the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on August 14, almost four months after the last round failed to break the deadlock, defence sources said on Friday. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/aoH8WSn

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The opposition INDIA alliance has instructed spokespersons to refer to the coalition as "INDIA Alliance" or "Team INDIA" and create common social media platforms to counter the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led ruling BJP and NDA. With assembly elections coming up later this year, a major issue is to campaign against the ECI Bill, which proposes to bias the selection committee for the Chief Election Commissioner towards the government. The alliance partners are also focussing on forming committees, state-wise captains, and joint strategies to take on the government. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/krHtNnG

Master Tarlochan Singh, a noted Punjabi writer, died in a car accident on Thursday after his scooter was hit by a speeding SUV in Samrala. He was found dead on the spot. The Punjabi literary community is mourning his untimely demise and paying tribute to him on social media. Artists like Rana Ranbir and Babbu Maan shared their condolences and respect for Master Ji on their social media handles. An FIR has been registered, and the police have seized the SUV. from Times of India https://ift.tt/p6cxj9B

RBI is worried about the long extension of home loan tenures. Deputy governor M Rajeshwar Rao on Thursday said that the regulator is not considering defining an "unreasonable elongation" as the bank's board will have to consider this. "It is for the bank board to decide having regard to the tenor and the repayment capacity of the individual borrowers," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vGYtLaV

A first-year student of Jadavpur University (JU) died early Thursday from injuries suffered after a fall from the second-floor balcony of the varsity's boys' hostel the previous night, barely two days after moving in on Monday at the start of the academic session. Swapnodeep Kundu was found a few feet from the building without a stitch of clothing, bolstering claims of his parents and a large section of students that the 18-year-old was a victim of ragging. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/eHSjRtr

PM Modi Thursday pledged the country’s support to the people in trouble-torn Manipur, calling the northeast a “piece of our heart”. “India stands with Manipur. This House stands with Manipur,” he said, replying to the debate on the no-trust motion brought against the government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/egclCuT

PM Modi Thursday pledged the country’s support to the people in trouble-torn Manipur, calling the northeast a “piece of our heart”. “India stands with Manipur. This House stands with Manipur,” he said, replying to the debate on the no-trust motion brought against the government. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/egclCuT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unleashed a scathing attack on opposition's INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) and said it is not INDIA alliance but GHAMANDIA alliance. Taking a swipe at the new name, PM Modi said "opposition needed 'NDA' to stay alive, they just added two 'I's to it due to their arrogance." "You're trying to pass off old vehicle as electric one just by applying new paint," he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/d4h2BSe

In a race with India to reach the south pole region of the Moon first, Russia is set to launch its first lunar landing mission on August 11 after nearly five decades. Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft will be lifted off on Friday, 28 days after India's Chandrayaan-3 was launched on July 14. The Russian probe is set to touch down around the same time as of Chandrayaan-3, on August 23. from Times of India https://ift.tt/el2y6W7

Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange on the second day of the debate on the no-confidence motion moved by Congress, with Rahul Gandhi accusing the government of destroying ‘Bharat Mata’ and branding governing party members as “traitors”, which drew a sharp retort from Union ministers Amit Shah and Smriti Irani, who asked the former Congress chief not to politicise the ethnic strife in Manipur. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/BxIWCzQ

Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange on the second day of the debate on the no-confidence motion moved by Congress, with Rahul Gandhi accusing the government of destroying ‘Bharat Mata’ and branding governing party members as “traitors”, which drew a sharp retort from Union ministers Amit Shah and Smriti Irani, who asked the former Congress chief not to politicise the ethnic strife in Manipur. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BxIWCzQ

As it struggles to claw back the wealth it lost because of the allegations levelled by global short seller, Hindenberg, the Adani Group found itself caught in the intense political crossfire over the no-trust vote, with BJP and Congress accusing each other of favouring the conglomerate. “The tribals kept protesting, still their land was given away to Adani's”, as she reeled off the “benefits” allegedly given by Congress and other non-BJP governments to Adani Group, starting from the go-ahead for building Mundra port. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mTbcFge

Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav on Wednesday reached out to All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi and asked him to join hands against the BJP. The move is being seen as a sign of thaw between the two parties which have been at loggerheads. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/iZEovxa

As expected, the government and opposition traded charges on the first day of the debate on the no-confidence motion, with Congress leading the attack, attributing the exercise to PM Modi’s ‘maun vrat’ (vow of silence) on Manipur and the treasury benches calling it a vote against a government which worked for the poor. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/QTOCdZq

India defeated the West Indies by seven wickets in the third T20I, thanks to Suryakumar Yadav's dismissive performance. The hosts, led by West Indies skipper Rovman Powell, reached a competitive 159 for five. Suryakumar's 83 off 44 balls helped India reach the target in 17.5 overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IYPXBkL

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Siddique, popular Malayalam filmmaker and scriptwriter, passed away at the age of 63 in Kochi. He had been undergoing treatment for various ailments and was on ECMO support . Known for movies like ‘Nadodikkattu’, ‘Ramji Rao Speaking’, and ‘In Harihar Nagar’, Siddique had won acclaim for his 2010 movie, ‘Bodyguard’, which was remade in Tamil and Bollywood. His last directorial was the film ‘Big Brother’ starring Mohanlal that released in 2020. Siddique is survived by his wife and three children. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OrILQaM

It was a pleasant day for the Congress on Monday as two of its senior MPs returned to Parliament after action was taken against both of them. Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi had lost his membership of the Lok Sabha on March 24 after being convicted in the Modi surname remark case by a Surat court. Rajni Patil was suspended from Rajya Sabha for filming the proceedings of the House. Rahul's disqualification was revoked after the Supreme Court stayed his conviction on August 4. Patil's suspension was also revoked on the recommendation of the basis of the report of the Rajya Sabha's Committee on Privileges. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/FK3x6oY

With their semifinal berth already secured, India triumphed over reigning champions South Korea with a 3-2 victory in their fourth round-robin encounter of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Monday. This win solidified India's undefeated streak in the continental hockey tournament. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HOqjVRp

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Despite Tilak Varma's brilliant performance, scoring his first international half-century, India couldn't avoid a thrilling two-wicket defeat in the second T20I against West Indies in Guyana on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yCapBHV

Isro late on Sunday completed its first Moon-bound manoeuvre a day after Chandrayaan-3 was guided into an elliptical lunar orbit. The spacecraft’s altitude at Apolune (farthest point from Moon) was reduced from 18,074km to take it closer to the lunar surface. On Saturday, the lunar orbit insertion (LOI) was carried out by retro-burning (done to reduce velocity) at the Perilune (closest point to Moon) for 30.5 minutes starting at 7.12pm. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/K3J72gE

India made a resounding comeback, displaying their dominance on the field with a convincing 5-0 victory over Malaysia in a round-robin fixture of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy hockey in Chennai on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oWe89Kt

Chetan Singh, the RPF constable arrested for gunning down four people on the Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express on Monday, had spoken to his wife over the phone after the crime and told her she had to raise the kids on her own now, police investigations have shown. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/xtPKyna

In a big milestone for Isro, India’s third lunarcraft Chandrayaan-3 entered the lunar orbit on Saturday after escaping the Earth’s gravity and covering a distance of 384,400 km. “MOX, ISTRAC, this is Chandrayaan 3. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/m0cIJxX

A day after the Supreme Court stayed Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a defamation case, the Lok Sabha secretariat on Saturday confirmed that it had received two letters from Congress which will be examined on Monday before a “merit-based” decision on restoring the membership of the former party chief is taken. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/TvWcXFd

Protests and contrasting sentiments were witnessed in J&K on the fourth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the former state into Union territories, reflecting the continuing divide on the decision that stripped its statehood and special status on August 5, 2019. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/CocfRHZ

The essence of Friendship Day lies in strengthening existing bonds and fostering new connections. It encourages us to be kinder, more compassionate, and more understanding. As we celebrate this day, we recognize the invaluable role friends play in shaping our lives and making the journey of life more meaningful. Happy Friendship Day! from Times of India https://ift.tt/uhwCAS0

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At least three people have died and 17 are missing after a massive landslide hit some shops in Gaurikund, the starting point of the Kedarnath trek route and about 16 km from the shrine, in the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/k6vKXDr

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Enforcement Directorate to give “a clear-cut picture” on the money trail in the case relating to change of liquor policy in which Delhi’s former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and several others were arrested. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/Nflcr9G

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a defamation case over his Modi surname remark, faulting the trial court order for awarding the maximum punishment of two years — which led to his disqualification from the Lok Sabha — without spelling out any specific reason, though maintaining that his utterance was “not in good taste”. The court's order would restore him as the MP from Wayanad. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/UJlWFiz