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Landslides leave Badrinath pilgrims stranded for 8 hours

The Badrinath national highway — NH-58 — remained blocked due to recurring landslides near Pinola and Tayapul in Chamoli district since Sunday morning, leaving hundreds of pilgrims en route to the holy shrine stranded for over eight hours. The highway was opened up only after 1pm, according to the district emergency operation centre. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cPX7luY via IFTTT

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Following the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in the poll-bound Karnataka's Mysuru, police said that they have located the person who threw the phone on the vehicle and stated that the person had "no ill intentions" behind it. ADGP, law and Order, Alok Kumar said "The person who threw the phone on the vehicle of PM had no ill intention and was thrown in excitement. The phone belongs to a BJP worker. We have traced the person." from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/0oljHYu via

IPL: Mumbai pip Rajasthan in a high scoring thriller

Tim David's unbeaten 14-ball 45 blitzkrieg trumped Yashasvi Jaiswal's dazzling maiden IPL ton as Mumbai Indians pipped Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring last-over thriller at the iconic Wankhede in Mumbai on Sunday. Making the 1,000th match of the Indian Premier League a blockbuster, Mumbai shot down the 213-run target with three balls to spare. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NpBMht5 via IFTTT

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Addressing the 100th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday, an emotional PM Modi said the radio broadcast had allowed him to worship the positives in people he had met with or spoken to. He also said it filled the “emptiness” that he felt when he first moved to the capital from Gujarat in 2014. He described ‘Mann Ki Baat' as a great medium to learn from the qualities of others, adding that it allowed him to connect with the people of India like he used to when he was Gujarat CM. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/TwN3HD0 via

Yashasvi Jaiswal posts highest score by uncapped player in IPL history

Rajasthan Royals batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal on Sunday posted the highest individual score by an uncapped player in Indian Premier League history on Sunday. The left-hander achieved this feat during his side Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2023 match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The match between RR and MI was also the 1000th IPL match. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qn9QXuB via IFTTT

'I have worked a lot on my batting': Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi's maiden century powered Rajasthan Royals to 212/7 against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Yashasvi, who scored a brilliant 124 off 62 balls, has become the 'Orange Cap' holder in the IPL 2023. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3NRHVvC via IFTTT

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The qualifying percentile in JEE (Main) to be eligible for JEE (Advanced), the gateway to 23 Indian Institutes of technology (IITs), registered a five-year high for the reserved category and a four-year-high for the general category candidates this year. The minimum cutoff for the general category this year is 90.7 percentile, up from 88.4 in 2022. The cutoff for the OBC category rose to 73.6 percentile this year from 67 in 2022 and 68 in 2021. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/HUn1zkF via

Mukhtar Ansari gets 10-year jail for BJP MLA’s murder

Ghazipur court on Saturday sentenced jailed ganglord Mukhtar Ansari to 10 years’ imprisonment and his BSP MP brother, Afzal Ansari, to four years following their conviction in separate cases registered under the UP Gangsters Act in 2007. Additional sessions judge-I (MP-MLA court) Durgesh also fined Mukhtar Rs 5 lakh and Afzal Rs 1 lakh. The sentencing of Afzal paves the way for his automatic disqualification from the Lok Sabha. He represents Ghazipur in Parliament. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EHgA6p8 via IFTTT

Cut-off for JEE(A) at 4-year high in general category

The qualifying percentile in JEE (Main) to be eligible for JEE (Advanced), the gateway to 23 Indian Institutes of technology (IITs), registered a five-year high for the reserved category and a four-year-high for the general category candidates this year. The minimum cutoff for the general category this year is 90.7 percentile, up from 88.4 in 2022. The cutoff for the OBC category rose to 73.6 percentile this year from 67 in 2022 and 68 in 2021. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HUn1zkF via IFTTT

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Ghazipur court on Saturday sentenced jailed ganglord Mukhtar Ansari to 10 years’ imprisonment and his BSP MP brother, Afzal Ansari, to four years following their conviction in separate cases registered under the UP Gangsters Act in 2007. Additional sessions judge-I (MP-MLA court) Durgesh also fined Mukhtar Rs 5 lakh and Afzal Rs 1 lakh. The sentencing of Afzal paves the way for his automatic disqualification from the Lok Sabha. He represents Ghazipur in Parliament. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/EHgA6p8 via

IPL: Abhishek, Klaasen shine in Sunrisers' third win of season

Abhishek Sharma, back at the top of the order for Sunrisers Hyderabad, was an anomaly for the first 12 overs of a match played between two equally unsure teams at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Saturday evening. His uncluttered intent fetched him 67 runs off 36 laid the foundation for Heinrich Klassen’s blazing unbeaten 27-ball 53 for SRH to post 197/6 and secure a nine-run win against a beleaguered Delhi Capitals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4n7BQoE via IFTTT

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Wrestlers won't leave protest site till WFI chief is arrested

Welcoming the filing of an FIR against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the group of protesting wrestlers led by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, on Friday, said that they will continue with their sit-in at Jantar Mantar till the time the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) sidelined president is not arrested and put behind bars by the Delhi Police. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xgHhYel via IFTTT

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Delhi Police on Friday registered two separate FIRs against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on complaints of sexual harassment levelled by some female wrestlers. The first FIR pertains to allegations levelled by a minor victim which is registered under the Pocso Act. The second FIR was registered to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the allegations by the adult complainants. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/Uvk1drO via

Act swiftly against hate speech or face contempt: SC to states

Terming hate speech as a “serious offence” which could affect the secular fabric of the country, the Supreme Court on Friday directed police in all states and UTs to take suo motu action and register cases against those making such speeches irrespective of their religion without waiting for a formal complaint. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DBK65Fv via IFTTT

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Terming hate speech as a “serious offence” which could affect the secular fabric of the country, the Supreme Court on Friday directed police in all states and UTs to take suo motu action and register cases against those making such speeches irrespective of their religion without waiting for a formal complaint. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/DBK65Fv via

IPL: Stoinis, Mayers sizzle in LSG's big win over Punjab Kings

Marcus Stoinis and Kyle Mayers scored brutal fifties, while medium pacer Yash Thakur claimed four wickets as Lucknow Super Giants crushed Punjab Kings by 56 runs in a high-scoring contest at PCA Stadium in Mohali on Friday. It was LSG's fifth win in eight matches while Punjab Kings suffered their fourth loss in eight games. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kaM3Fgf via IFTTT

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With the election campaign in Karnataka witnessing a bitter war of words between the BJP and the Congress, both the parties rushed to the Election Commission Friday seeking ban on electioneering by top leaders of the other side. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/6Wouc1i via

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday stoked a political row by likening PM Narendra Modi to a “poisonous snake”, drawing a strong riposte from BJP which said such statements reflect “hate” for the PM and sought an apology from the opposition party. ​​Kharge later sought to clarify that his remarks were not aimed at the PM but at his party, while BJP trained its guns at the Congress chief. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/bzNgo5E via

BJP slams Kharge for calling PM ‘poisonous snake', he ‘clarifies’

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday stoked a political row by likening PM Narendra Modi to a “poisonous snake”, drawing a strong riposte from BJP which said such statements reflect “hate” for the PM and sought an apology from the opposition party. ​​Kharge later sought to clarify that his remarks were not aimed at the PM but at his party, while BJP trained its guns at the Congress chief. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bzNgo5E via IFTTT

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With the Union government driving home the judicial impossibility of disentangling the Special Marriage Act from the web of personal laws for legalising same-sex marriages, the Supreme Court asked the Centre what administrative measures could be taken to improve the day-to-day lives of same-sex couples. “Short of marriage rights... what can the government do for long cohabiting couples? They need some recognition for creating conditions for their social security and welfare," the SC said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/zHbXGaY via

Filmfare: Salman, Janhvi & other celebs dazzle at the red carpet

The 68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023 has finally rolled its red carpet for the celebration night where a slew of Bollywood celebrities dazzled at the red carpet. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5bRX47D via IFTTT

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Need initial probe before FIR against WFI chief: Police

The Delhi Police on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it was ready to register an FIR, based on the sexual harassment complaint filed by seven national-level women wrestlers, against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lICTf3R via IFTTT

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Maoists on Wednesday blew up a vehicle carrying 10 personnel of the District Reserve Guard in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada, which is not quite their ‘core’ area and has seen few attacks since the ambush of 2010 that killed 75 CRPF jawans. They avoided strongholds like Sukma or Bijapur, where CRPF has been making deep inroads and setting up forward operating bases (FOBs). from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/sCnhTkR via

50kg explosives used in Maoist IED blast in Dantewada that killed 10 DRG jawans, driver

At least 10 personnel of the District Reserve Guards (DRG) and their civilian driver were killed when Maoists detonated a powerful IED on a kuchha road and fired on the wounded jawans near Aranpur in Dantewada district of Bastar, about 400km south of Raipur, on Wednesday. Around 200 jawans were returning in a convoy when the blast was triggered around 1.30pm. Police believe 50kg of explosives was used. from Times of India https://ift.tt/49DgMnf via IFTTT

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At least 10 personnel of the District Reserve Guards (DRG) and their civilian driver were killed when Maoists detonated a powerful IED on a kuchha road and fired on the wounded jawans near Aranpur in Dantewada district of Bastar, about 400km south of Raipur, on Wednesday. Around 200 jawans were returning in a convoy when the blast was triggered around 1.30pm. Police believe 50kg of explosives was used. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/ybGA7E4 via

IPL: KKR back to winning ways with 21-run win over RCB

Kolkata Knight Riders snapped their four-match losing streak with a comfortable 21-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the reverse fixture of the IPL 2023 played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DwJF8fm via IFTTT

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The Akali stalwart, who as a politician had dealt with each one of India’s prime ministers — from Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi — after beginning his career as a village sarpanch, was admitted to a Mohali hospital on April 16 with “acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma” and was shifted to the medical ICU on April 18 as his respiratory condition worsened. A team of doctors led by Prof (Dr) Digambar Behera declared him dead at about 8 pm. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/RDO1mj9 via

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In a gay relationship since 2012, Vaibhav and Parag got married in Texas in 2017 and with a recently-adopted four month old baby in hand, they through senior advocate Geeta Luthra on Tuesday pleaded with the Supreme Court to make Foreign Marriage Act gender neutral. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/wRKreOf via

Same-sex marriage rights facing personal laws hurdle, says Supreme Court

A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday was prima facie unanimous that even if it decides to grant marriage rights to same-sex couples, it will refrain from determining consequential rights including adoption, succession and inheritance as these are inseparably linked to religion-based personal laws. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0U7GdaK via IFTTT

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The banned People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), an offshoot of Pakistan-backed terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed, claimed to have released Tuesday a series of captioned photos on social media that the group said is from the Poonch ambush that left five soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles dead last Thursday. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/biD2Tfr via

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IPL 2023: All-round Gujarat Titans crush Mumbai Indians by 55 runs

Defending champions Gujarat Titans produced a clinical performance to demolish five-time-champions Mumbai Indians by 55 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xTp0D58 via IFTTT

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and deputy Tejashwi Yadav Monday took their renewed mission for a united anti-BJP opposition to Kolkata and Lucknow, first meeting Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to push for a conclave of non-NDA parties in Bihar and then SP chief Akhilesh Yadav to clarify that what mattered was the cause and not the mantle of leadership. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/fS2ONpX via

No breakthrough in India-China military talks

There was no concrete breakthrough yet again in defusing the three-year-long troop confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh despite the top-level military talks being held after a gap of over four months, though the two sides agreed to continue dialogue and maintain “security and stability” along the frontier. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yerWj5J via IFTTT

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There was no concrete breakthrough yet again in defusing the three-year-long troop confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh despite the top-level military talks being held after a gap of over four months, though the two sides agreed to continue dialogue and maintain “security and stability” along the frontier. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/yerWj5J via

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Racing against time to approve National Highway (NH) projects, the road transport and highways ministry appraised projects for approval with a total capital cost of Rs 85,033 crore only in March, the last month of the financial year. This was nearly 74% more than the cost of the projects appraised for approval during March 2022. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/cR2puYG via

IPL: All-round Axar hands Delhi second win

Axar Patel's all-round heroics trumped Washington Sundar superb efforts with bat and ball as Delhi Capitals edged Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 runs in a low-scoring last-over thriller in Hyderabad. It was the first time in 16 seasons of IPL, Delhi successfully defended a first innings total under 150 as chasing a moderate 145 for victory, Hyderabad could only muster 137 for 6 in their 20 overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7lqaRik via IFTTT

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NIA sources said the US District Court in the Central District of Los Angeles, California, had recently indicated that a verdict on Rana’s extradition would be out by May 20. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gZHOi7 via

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BJP president JP Nadda is confident that his party will retain office in Karnataka and break the trend of no party winning two consecutive terms since 1985. In conversation with TOI, Nadda takes up issues on Karnataka and underplays rebellions in the state. Excerpts from the interview: from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/9qKFXbw via

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The hunt for fugitive Khalistan sympathiser and Waris Punjab De head Amritpal Singh ended Sunday morning with Punjab police arresting the 30-year-old preacher outside a gurdwara in slain militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale’s native village of Rode in Punjab’s Moga district. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/gnIZxYP via

NSA slapped as Amritpal seen as ISI pawn to revive militancy in Punjab

As for why Waaris Punjab De chief Amritpal was sent to the central jail in Dibrugarh, Assam, soon after his arrest, sources said this was done to rule out the possibility of a jailbreak with the support of like-minded Sikh prisoners or gangsters incarcerated in prisons across Punjab or other states in north India. Nine of Amritpal’s aides arrested earlier have been packed off to Assam. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BhU9aqw via IFTTT

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General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday said that necessary action is underway against the terrorists responsible for April 20 attack on an Army truck in J&K’s Poonch district that left five soldiers dead. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/UcWZibD via

IPL: Rampaging Rahane powers Chennai to top spot

Top order batter Ajinjya Rahane's 29-ball-71 carnage took the Eden Gardens by storm as Chennai Super Kings floored Kolkata Knight Riders to move to the top of the table. The Chennai batters led by a transformed Rahane outbatted the hosts as Kolkata's 49-run defeat at home turned out to be their fourth on the trot. With the win, Chennai rose to the top of the points table and now have 5 wins in 7 matches. Kolkata, on the other hand found themselves at the 8th spot with just 2 wins in 7 games. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BmtfIzC via IFTTT

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Gadgets in trays for airport check may go by year-end

Air travellers could be spared the hassle of removing personal electronic devices (PEDs) like mobile phones and laptops from cabin/hand bags and hunt for separate plastic trays to keep them on, at pre-embarkation security checkpoints (PESC) of busy Indian airports by this year-end. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PdnIEWk via IFTTT

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Despite the SC making it mandatory for all staff to wear masks because of rising Covid cases, Justice S R Bhat is said to have been infected with the virus which forced the five-judge Constitution bench hearing the petitions for same-sex couples’ marriage rights to cancel proceedings on Monday. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/XHvdZbP via

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US President Joe Biden is looking forward to travelling to India in September, his administration’s point person for South and Central Asia has said, observing that 2024 is going to be a “big year” for the India-US relationship. India’s leadership in the G20 further broadens its capacity to stand as a force for good in the world, the official said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/HbdX8Sj via

US President Joe Biden to visit in Sept, ’24 to be big year for India ties: US

US President Joe Biden is looking forward to travelling to India in September, his administration’s point person for South and Central Asia has said, observing that 2024 is going to be a “big year” for the India-US relationship. India’s leadership in the G20 further broadens its capacity to stand as a force for good in the world, the official said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dJrpMzE via IFTTT

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Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu will also attend the SCO defence ministers’ meet on April 27-28, at a time when there are growing concerns in India over the tightening Moscow-Beijing strategic embrace and the fallout of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif will, however, participate virtually in the meet. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/J4EOHAv via

IPL: Punjab edge Mumbai in high-scoring thriller

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh produced one of his finest IPL spells as Punjab Kings gunned down Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring thriller at the Wankhede for their fourth win of the season. Death overs specialist Arshdeep shattered stumps at will in a tense final over as Punjab successfully defended 214 to get back to winning ways. The victory took Punjab to the fifth spot on the points table as a high-flying Mumbai were brought down to earth after a hat-trick of wins. from Times of India https://ift.tt/a9ngdpM via IFTTT

Delhi: Woman shot thrice in bustling Saket court

A 40-year-old woman was chased and shot at thrice by a suspended lawyer in the crowded Saket court complex on Friday morning, exposing serious lacunae in the safety apparatus at the district courts. The incident gave the lie to repeated assurances by the authorities of beefing up security in courts following many such incidents in the past. from Times of India https://ift.tt/x3CPK4A via IFTTT

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The Supreme Court has refused to re-examine its decision by which it had declared a Maharashtra law to grant reservation to Marathas unconstitutional, and said that there was no error in its 2021 verdict. In a unanimous decision, a five-judge Constitution bench had on May 5, 2021 set aside the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act on various grounds, which include breaching of the 50% quota rule. I from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/rC1oIc8 via

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Isro’s PSLV-C55 mission, which will be launched from the first launchpad of Sriharikota at 2.19 pm on Saturday, is not only important for foreign customers but is also significant for desi space startups as the NSIL’s dedicated commercial rocket will carry two Singapore satellites as main payloads and seven non-separating payloads belonging to Isro. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/nxXRzGY via

Here's how the points table looks after DC vs KKR match

The India Premier League 2023 runs from March 31 to May 28, with 10 teams competing for the title. Mumbai Indians have won the title five times, which is the most by any team, followed by Chennai Super Kings' four triumphs, while the Gujarat Titans are the defending champions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RTJHyob via IFTTT

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Bilawal to attend SCO meet in Goa, India plays it down

Participation in the Eurasian group is a foreign policy priority for Pakistan, not least because of its ties with China and recent overtures of friendship to Russia. Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov will both attend the meeting in Goa. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1xJ5pjA via IFTTT

5 soldiers killed as terrorists ambush Army truck in Poonch

The wounded soldier has been shifted to the military hospital in Rajouri town, 42km south of Bhata Dhurian. Security forces are combing the area, which is close to the LoC, while a National Investigation Agency team is on the way to the crime scene. According to sources, the Pakistan-backed banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba is suspected to be behind the attack. from Times of India https://ift.tt/X39Ag2s via IFTTT

IPL: Delhi Capitals register first win of season

It’s been a while since Ishant Sharma has bowled in a high-profile match. On Thursday night, as the steady drizzle stopped half an hour after scheduled start of play, Delhi Capitals decided to finally unveil him for the first time in the season after winning the toss against Kolkata Knight Riders. And when the second ball of the match pitched on a back of a length and left Jason Roy, Ishant turned back the clock. And that set the tone for his comeback spell of 2/19 and the beleaguered Capitals to choke and restrict KKR to 127/9 for their first win of the season. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7bo2m59 via IFTTT

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The wounded soldier has been shifted to the military hospital in Rajouri town, 42km south of Bhata Dhurian. Security forces are combing the area, which is close to the LoC, while a National Investigation Agency team is on the way to the crime scene. According to sources, the Pakistan-backed banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba is suspected to be behind the attack. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/X39Ag2s via

In a first, IITs to open doors to external agency for grading

The Indian Institutes of Technology, which have never been accredited by an external agency, will now have to open their gates to assessment agencies. In the recently held 55th IIT executive council meeting, all the IITs were asked to go in for assessment either by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) or get all their programmes accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). from Times of India https://ift.tt/MZzvFbR via IFTTT

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Eid-ul-Fitr would be celebrated on April 22 as the crescent moon was not seen marking the end of the fasting month of Ramzan, Muslim religious scholars said on Thursday.The scholars, including India Union Muslim League (IUML) state president Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, said that since the crescent moon was not seen, Eid would be celebrated on Saturday. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/xJZKzOT via

Same-sex marriage: Centre wants to get states on board, SC says can’t wait

In its application, the Centre informed a bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices SK Kaul, SR Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha that on Tuesday, it had sought views of all states and pleaded that it would be desirable to await the outcome of such a consultation process. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ml4Gp86 via IFTTT

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The CBI registered the case on the basis of a complaint from the Union home ministry, which had suspended Oxfam India’s FCRA licence last year. The complaint alleges that Oxfam India received at least Rs 1.5 crore directly into its ‘foreign contribution utilisation’ account instead of the designated bank account between 2013 and 2016. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/bgQErAP via

CBI files FIR against Oxfam, searches office in FCRA case

The CBI registered the case on the basis of a complaint from the Union home ministry, which had suspended Oxfam India’s FCRA licence last year. The complaint alleges that Oxfam India received at least Rs 1.5 crore directly into its ‘foreign contribution utilisation’ account instead of the designated bank account between 2013 and 2016. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bgQErAP via IFTTT

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“The state cannot discriminate against a person for his/her sexual orientation which is innate to him/her and over which he/she has no control,” the five-judge bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud said as it continued hearing on the demand for legalising same-sex marriage and putting it on the same legal footing as heterosexual unions. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/jwgvzhi via

IPL: Lucknow gun down Rajasthan for fourth win

Rajasthan Royals' return to Sawai Mansingh Stadium in nearly four years didn't turn out as expected as a spirited Lucknow Super Giants pulled off an impressive 10-run win in a low scoring IPL contest in Jaipur. The win was Lucknow's fourth of the season and it also broke Rajasthan's three-match winning streak. However, even after the defeat, Rajasthan still are at the top spot on the points table but are ahead of Lucknow only on net run rate. from Times of India https://ift.tt/l3FLt61 via IFTTT

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31 Karnataka tribals stranded in strife-hit Sudan, seek help

With appeals for help pouring in, the Indian embassy in Sudan has advised Indian nationals not to step out, ration their supplies and seek help from neighbours, as the situation seemed unlikely to change in the next few days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ROZkCJX via IFTTT

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The country had reported 9,111 fresh Covid-19 cases on Monday, slightly lower than Sunday's 10,093, mainly due to lower testing.Monday's Covid toll was 24, while three deaths were reconciled by states - Gujarat recorded the maximum six deaths, followed by Uttar Pradesh with four. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/1RCVM3w via

CBI to TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee: Info about SC order didn’t reach us

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WATCH: Arjun Tendulkar dismisses Bhuvi to claim maiden IPL wicket

Mumbai Indians (MI) left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar on Tuesday dismissed Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to claim his maiden IPL wicket in an Indian Premier League match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gQCX6ox via IFTTT

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Full emergency was declared at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday for a Delhi-bound Air India flight owing to a glitch, a source said. The flight had 180 passengers on board. Air India, in a statement, said that its flight AI858 operating on Pune-Delhi route landed ahead of its scheduled time following a minor crack on the aircraft's windshield. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/YkbBPfL via

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His apparent change of heart came with the strict condition that retrospective ex gratia would be paid only if families of the deceased produced verifiable evidence that the deaths were caused by consumption of hooch. The claimants are also required to reveal in writing the source of liquor. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/ApaUFTc via

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Chinese man held in Pakistan over blasphemy charges

Security officials identified the man as “Mr Tian,” head of heavy transport at the China Gezhouba Group Company constructing the Dasu hydropower project in Upper Kohistan district of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YcpXTmF via IFTTT

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The online CEE, with the assistance of Education Consultancy Services Ltd under the Union education ministry, will continue till April 26. Under the new process, the shortlisted candidates after the CEE will be called for physical fitness tests at recruitment rallies in phases from June 2023 onwards. In the third stage, the selected candidates will undergo medical tests before the final merit list is declared. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/1tEDOYC via

IPL: CSK beat RCB by 8 runs in a high-scoring thriller

A total of 444 runs were scored in 40 overs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday as visitors Chennai Super Kings came out triumphant against the hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling high-scoring Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru. Despite posting a mammoth 226 for 6, CSK edged out RCB by just eight runs in the end for their third win of the season. from Times of India https://ift.tt/s1EaAdm via IFTTT

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30 years after Army officer’s death, AFT clears special pension for wife

In her plea before the AFT, it was stated that when she received the documents concerning the death of her husband, she came to know he was already suffering from “primary hypertension” aggravated by his service. He, therefore, should not have been deployed in the operational area and made to live in a bunker. Even as per court of inquiry conducted in this matter, the cause of his death was found attributable to military service. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kjFNvec via IFTTT

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As speculation raged about conspiracy theories, sources said Luvlesh Tiwari (22) of Banda, Arun Kumar Maurya (18) of Kasganj and Mohit Singh (23), alias Shani, of Hamirpur had each served time for various crimes and the possibility of the trio being hired for a hit job couldn’t be ruled out. Luvlesh and Mohit apparently met in 2021 when they were together in Chitrakoot jail. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/COuMLgw via

10 states, 7 UTs yet to constitute state minorities commissions

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IPL: Rajasthan edge past Gujarat to maintain top spot

Swashbuckling Shimron Hetmyer hogged the limelight with an incredible unbeaten 26-ball 56 blitz after Sanju Samson's attacking half-century as Rajasthan Royals pipped Gujarat Titans by three wickets in Ahmedabad. The victory was Royals' first ever over Titans in IPL as they also maintained the top spot after edging the hosts in a thriller. Rampant Rajasthan now have 4 wins in 5 games while Gujarat keep their third spot on the points table. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WJmT0ro via IFTTT

Meet the winners of Femina Miss India 2023

Rajasthan's Nandini Gupta has been crowned Femina Miss India World 2023. Along with her, Delhi's Shreya Poonja became the first runner-up, while Manipur's Thounaojam Strela Luwang was crowned the 2nd runner-up. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sGgOIWB via IFTTT

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'Nahi le gaye to nahi gaye': Atiq's last words on son's burial

In a shocking turn of events, mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Saturday.Moments ahead of their killing, both criminals, who were accused in the Umesh Pal murder case, were speaking to the media while being taken for a medical and their murder was captured on camera. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ocCL6MG via IFTTT

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In a shocking turn of events, mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Saturday.Moments ahead of their killing, both criminals, who were accused in the Umesh Pal murder case, were speaking to the media while being taken for a medical and their murder was captured on camera. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/ocCL6MG via

IPL: Punjab edge past Lucknow in final-over thriller

Sikandar Raza's maiden Indian Premier League half-century laid a solid platform while domestic talent Shahrukh Khan held his nerves in tense finish as Punjab Kings pipped Lucknow Super Giants by two wickets for their third win of the season. Marred by the absence of season's highest run-getter and skipper Shikhar Dhawan, Punjab pulled off an incredible win, defeating KL Rahul and co. at their den, and breaking their two-game winning run. from Times of India https://ift.tt/C7hNSzy via IFTTT

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Posani Krishna Murali gets 3rd bout of Covid, admitted to hospital

Actor Posani Krishna Murali tests positive for COVID-19 for the third time, hospitalized. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IpQfdlH via IFTTT

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SC frowns on 90% Army dental posts for men

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Brook maiden IPL ton hands Sunrisers second win

England's latest batting sensation Harry Brook lit up the iconic Eden Gardens with his dazzling 55-ball unbeaten ton as he powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to their second win of this IPL season. The high-flying Kolkata Knight Riders, who had registered two incredible back-to-back wins were brough down to earth as Brook decimated the KKR bowlers powering SRH to a mammoth 228 for 4 after hosts skipper Nitish Rana invited them to bat first. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wqWx2ze via IFTTT

Delay in deciding mercy petitions frustrates death penalty: SC

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'No MoD sanction to prosecute commandos for killing 13 civilians'

The Nagaland police has submitted in the court of the Mon district and sessions judge that the military affairs department of the defence ministry has refused sanction to prosecute the 30 Indian Army commandos accused of killing 13 civilians in a botched counter-insurgency operation at Oting, Nagaland, on December 4, 2021. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mdR2iQV via IFTTT

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been probing the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) since March this year for alleged violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/MhPKoSU via