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How to demolish a building? 'Supertech's Noida twin towers to be India’s tallest challenge'

Bringing down the twin towers will be a tall challenge. The tallest, in fact, say experts, because no building of this height — 32 storeys — has been demolished in India so far. With the concept of skyscrapers fairly recent in the country, it has little expertise or research in demolition of such buildings, according to experts. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2V7GmZE via IFTTT

Quick Edit: SKorea takes step to control big tech

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'Air pollution could cut life expectancy by 9 yrs in North India'

India's air pollution levels have expanded geographically over time and increased so much in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh that an average person is now losing an additional 2.5 to 2.9 years of life expectancy, according to a new report.​ from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gLbVA3 via IFTTT

Manufacturing sector activities moderate in August

India's manufacturing sector activities moderated in August, as business orders and production rose at softer rates due to the pandemic and rising input costs, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kAucRG via IFTTT

How does your body remember the SARs-COV-2 virus?

The second wave of coronavirus had a devastating impact on people's lives. Many were infected, some succumbed to the virus, while others continue to experience long COVID symptoms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Bt6mxT via IFTTT

Photos: Floods continue to wreak havoc in Assam

The flood situation in Assam is getting worse as 22 districts of 34 were hit with severe rainfall killing three children and affecting over 5.7 lakh people. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jtHLms via IFTTT

'Presence of condom doesn’t mean sex consensual'

The mere presence of a condom does not mean sex was consensual, a sessions court has observed during the bail hearing of a naval staffer arrested on charges of raping his colleague’s wife in April. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2V4si33 via IFTTT

Paneerselvam's wife P Vijayalakshmi dies in Chennai

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Hyundai Casper revealed, may come to India

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In pics: Neha Dhupia's surprise baby shower

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How war, peace and travel shaped Taliban’s face of India outreach

In the turbulent endgame to the Afghanistan crisis, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai — Sheru to the Class of 1982 at Dehradun’s Indian Military Academy — has become as much the face of the Taliban’s India outreach as he is the radical regime’s pointsman for political transition. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WF0jau via IFTTT

Kolkata in middle of India’s largest ‘lightning hotspot’

Kolkata sits in the middle of the country’s biggest lightning hotspot, with more than a third of last two years’ natural calamity deaths caused by this natural phenomenon alone, a study has revealed. What’s more worrying, it looks like matters will only get worse in the coming years, as there’s a direct correlation between climate change and lightning. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kJwyxA via IFTTT

Upgrade to Windows 11: Apps and features that change

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Maharashtra fisherman nets Rs 1.33 cr Ghol haul

In what could be the costliest catch on the Mumbai-Palghar coast, a fisherman who set sail after the month-long monsoon fishing ban returned home a crorepati. Chandrakant Tare netted 157 Ghol fish, touted to be the most expensive edible and commercial fish in the region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Yj4dXD via IFTTT

Parliamentary Committee to govt: Ban VPN services

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Poco India has 'Noob alert' for OnePlus

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Time for 2nd thoughts on Indian team combination?

​​​Injuries and defeat might force the visitors to make a few changes for the Oval Test but will the captain usher in changes in the middle order as well? Or take a backward step regarding his four-pacer theory to bolster the brittle batting? from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WyV5wZ via IFTTT

Top 10: Economy better, but still not good enough

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Biden defends departure from 'forever war,' praises airlift from Afghanistan

A defensive US President Joe Biden called the US airlift to extract more than 120,000 Afghans, Americans and other allies to end a 20-year war an “extraordinary success,” though more than 100 Americans and thousands of Afghans remain behind. Biden vigorously defended his decision to end America's longest war and withdraw all US troops ahead of an August 31 deadline. “I was not going to extend this forever war,” Biden declared from the White House. "And I was not going to extend a forever exit.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/38rtBfh via IFTTT

Paralympics Live: Shooters fail to qualify for Mixed final

Stay with Times of India to get all the live updates on Paralympics 2020, India Events at Paralympic Games, Results, Medal Table and more. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3tgaSgF via IFTTT

Why Virat Kohli's form holds the key to India's fortunes

In the cricketing world, it is a given that weight of runs will elevate one to the leadership role. It is only natural, then, that like all great batsmen who are handed the captaincy, Virat Kohli's chief characteristics - poise, confidence, swagger, resourcefulness, the ability to transfuse his often-uncanny energy into the team in times of crises - remain in equilibrium only as long as he is scoring runs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zFpTuQ via IFTTT

NC should have participated in J&K panchayat polls: Farooq Abdullah

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Jewar’s jewel airport all set to take off

As Noida International Airport prepares to take off and make NCR among the first Indian regions to have two civilian or commercial airports, Saurabh Sinha brings you a brick-by-brick account of how it will take shape and grow. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jsjM7m via IFTTT

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For first time, 9 SC judges take oath in one go

Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana on Tuesday is administering oath of office to nine new judges, including three women, of the Supreme Court. With the swearing-in of the nine new judges, the strength of the Supreme Court would rise to 33, including the CJI, out of the sanctioned strength of 34. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3BsV3ps via IFTTT

In pics: The intensity, severity of California wildfires

These pictures capture the intensity and severity of California wildfires from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WvWYuR via IFTTT

Covid: How different masks protect against Delta and other variants

Can one type of mask provide more or less protection against a certain type of variant? Let's compare from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y0NZ51 via IFTTT

Couple move Bombay HC to ship embryo from US to India

The Bombay high court on Monday issued notices to the Centre, the state government, Indian Council of Medical Research and other departments on a plea filed by a couple wishing to bring to India their embryo which has been cryo-preserved in a lab in Florida since 2016, reports Swati from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zAW0M0 via IFTTT

Mumbai: In 5 days, number of sealed buildings rises to 30 from 22

With the number of sealed buildings in Mumbai increasing over the past few days owing to a rise in Covid cases, BMC chief IS Chahal has instructed that the process be carried out rigorously in all structures with five or more cases. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3BtE4mT via IFTTT

When Jaya became the first CM to arrest Union ministers

Jayalalithaa, who gained notoriety by being the first sitting chief minister of the country to demit office and be arrested in connection with the disproportionate assets case, was also first chief minister to order the arrest of Union ministers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mMpfb3 via IFTTT

T S Singhdeo back in Delhi, C'garh feud rages on

In a sign that the power struggle in Chhattisgarh Congress is far from over, health minister T S Singhdeo left for Delhi on Monday afternoon. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gP9Pz1 via IFTTT

Team Vasundhara Raje opens office in Jaipur

In a move that may hasten the power struggle within the state BJP unit, the supporters of former chief minister Vasundhara Raje inaugurated the ‘Team Vasundhara Raje Rajasthan’ (TVRR) state office in the city on Monday to garner support within the party and outside to promote her as the chief minister candidate for the 2023 assembly polls. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zw8Lrl via IFTTT

What happens now that US troops have left Af

For the first time since 2001 there are no American troops in Afghanistan after the United States completed the evacuation of most of its citizens and thousands of at-risk Afghans. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ytt5Z2 via IFTTT

What 10 most-useful sensors in your smartphone do

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11 killed as cruiser collides with truck in Nagaur

As many as eleven people were killed and seven others sustained injuries after a cruiser collided with a truck in Nagaur, Rajasthan on Tuesday morning. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38xNz89 via IFTTT

Explained: What is Dolby Atmos and how does it work?

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Here's how Google plans to steal Apple's thunder

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Tokyo 2020: Toyota restarts driverless vehicles after accident

A visually impaired athlete from Japan's judo team was hit by one of the e-Palette pods on Thursday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gIBdyv via IFTTT

'Ignoble end': Last US troops exit Afghanistan, Taliban celebrate with gunfire

America's longest war ended ignobly, in the dead of night in Afghanistan. A giant C-17 transport laden with troops and the US ambassador flew out of Kabul airport a minute before midnight local time on August 31, the deadline set by President Joe Biden. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Wws3yz via IFTTT

B'luru: 7 killed in car crash in Koramangala

Seven people were killed in a car crash in the Koramangala area of Bengaluru in the wee hours of Tuesday. The mishap occurred happened when Audi Q3 hit a light pole in Koramangala. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mM0DiB via IFTTT

Top10: What about the arms US leaves behind in Af?

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Pant's technique under the scanner after modest scores

25, 37, 22, 2 and 1 are Pant's returns from this series so far, and that's simply not enough from a No. 6 batsman in a team that is playing with only six specialist batsmen. In Australia, he was phenomenal playing at that spot, winning that series for India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ypmuPe via IFTTT

India celebrates best-ever day at Paralympics

The day's developments took India's total medal tally to 7, their best ever at a Paralympic Games, raising hopes of ushering in a revolution for differently-abled athletes in a country where even ramps for the disabled are a rarity in public places. At the Rio Games in 2016, India had won 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze, but increased government funding and a special focus on para athletes has paid off in spades this time around. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jsDNKP via IFTTT

Tokyo Paralympics LIVE: Bhagyashri eyes Shot Put gold

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If you were fully vaccinated, will the third wave be risky for you?

While there's a strong emphasis on speeding up vaccination to avoid the problems we faced during the second wave, there's also a lot of talk on diminishing immunity with the vaccines. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kzwjoS via IFTTT

Dosa-sellers harassed over Hindu name in Agra

Two Muslim brothers, who run a roadside food stall in Mathura — named Srinath Dosa Corner — were allegedly harassed and their eatery vandalised by members of a local right-wing outfit who objected to its Hindu name. The incident has forced the duo to rename the eatery ‘American Dosa Corner’. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gLYwHM via IFTTT

2 boys, 14 & 13, hacked to death near Meerut

Blood-soaked bodies of two minors — Mohd Sadiq (14) and his friend Mohd Aman (13) — were found dumped in forests some 25 away from Meerut on Sunday. Both in school, one a student of class 9 and the other in 7, there were multiple cuts and bruises on them, indicating that they were “surrounded, thrashed and brutally hacked with sharp weapons”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38DhmN7 via IFTTT

12 more children die of mystery fever in Firozabad

Another 12 children succumbed to the "mystery fever" in Firozabad district in the last 24 hours, health department officials said on Sunday. The “intense” viral fever has swept parts of western Uttar Pradesh claiming 68 lives, including 40 children, over the past week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DvIjQM via IFTTT

In pics: A sea of people converges at Marina beach in Chennai

Thousands of people gathered at Chennai Marina beach on the first Sunday after public places were opened for general public following Covid lockdown. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gJ9nlI via IFTTT

Live: 2 killed, 5 buried after landslide in Pithoragarh

Kerala witnessed 29,836 positive cases of the 1,51,670 samples tested in the last 24 hours. The test positivity rate is 19.67%. Meanwhile, 75 recent deaths were confirmed as caused by Covid, taking the related death toll in Kerala to 20,542. Stay with us for all live updates from across India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38sI6zq via IFTTT

Avani becomes first Indian woman to win gold at Paralympics

Avani Lekhara finished with a world record equalling total of 249.6, which is also a new Paralympic record. She's the fourth Indian athlete to win a Paralympics gold after swimmer Murlikant Petkar (1972), javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia (2004 and 2016) and high jumper Thangavelu Mariyappan (2016). from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DwNK1O via IFTTT

Jhajharia, Gurjar win silver and bronze in javelin throw

Devendra Jhajharia, already India's greatest Paralympian after winning gold medals in the 2004 and 2016 Games, pulled off a new personal best throw of 64.35m for the silver. Sundar Singh Gurjar chipped in with a bronze, finishing behind Jhajharia in the men's javelin throw F46 final. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zttjAC via IFTTT

Paralympics: Kathuniya wins silver in discus throw

Yogesh Kathuniya sent the disc to a best distance of 44.38m in his sixth and last attempt to clinch the silver. Son of an Army man, Kathuniya suffered a paralytic attack at the age of eight which left him with coordination impairments in his limbs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ysLHbp via IFTTT

iPhone 13 may offer satellite connectivity

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This chip giant may have Tesla problem

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Weekly Covid cases at 8-week high

The sharp surge in Covid-19 infections in Kerala post Onam sent India’s cases in the week ending Sunday zooming to an eight-week high, with the southern state alone accounting for 66% of all cases in the country in this period. India recorded more than 2.9 lakh fresh Covid cases in the week (August 23-29), a 32% jump from the tally in the preceding seven days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38qb17j via IFTTT

Defying ban, Chinese apps quietly grow in India, again

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Do these to keep money safe when phone gets stolen

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Krishna Janmashtami 2021: Images, Quotes, Wishes

According to the Hindu calendar, Lord Krishna's birth anniversary falls on the 8th day aka ashtami of the Krishnapaksha in August or September. For worshippers of Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu, this is an extremely important festival. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Dvwomf via IFTTT

Top 10: 'Very poor' standard of investigation by Delhi Police, says court

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Nagarathna set to have 3rd shortest term as CJI

Justice B V Nagarathna will take the first step towards becoming first woman chief justice of India (CJI) on Tuesday when she takes oath as a Supreme Court judge but with a scheduled tenure of 36 days as the head of judiciary, from September 24-October 29, 2027, it would be the third shortest in the 77-year history of Supreme Court. Justice Nagaratha’s 36-day tenure as CJI would be identical to that of Justice Shah. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jrC8p5 via IFTTT

Hurricane Ida knocks out power in New Orleans, US

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100 lakh cr Gati Shakti scheme to be unveiled in Sept

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious Rs 100 lakh crore Gati Shakti Master Plan — which will offer multi-modal connectivity to more than 1,200 industrial clusters, including two defence corridors across the country — will be unveiled next month as part of a plan to reduce logistic costs and provide better connectivity. Modi on August 15 had announced that the total size of the Gati Shakti project will be Rs 100 lakh crore for developing holistic infrastructure from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kERK89 via IFTTT

Paralympics LIVE: Discus Thrower Yogesh eyes gold

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3rd wave could be less severe than 2nd one: ICMR

With recent projections that the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic could hit anytime between September and October, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) projects that it could be less severe than the recent second wave. Dr Samiran Panda, head of ICMR’s Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases (ECD) division, said that nobody can predict the third wave for the whole country. “It will now make sense only if district or state-specific data are used for specific projections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WDatc7 via IFTTT

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Teen girl posts nude selfies, parents suffer heart attacks

A 15-year-old girl who was given a mobile for online studies began posting nude pictures on social media account. When her parents learnt that their daughter was not only posting indecent photographs online but also instigating her cousins to do the same, they suffered heart attacks. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3yuf9hc via IFTTT

All in or All Out? Joe Biden saw no middle ground in Afghanistan

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B'luru residents plant paddy as road turns slushy

With roads in their locality turning into slushy tracks, angry residents of Medharahalli near Dasarahalli on Saturday sought to wake up civic officials from deep slumber by attempting to grow paddy in the middle of the road. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zt4pkr via IFTTT

How to apply or renew your driving license online

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'2 Covid symptoms that can last for a year'

The study revealed that shortness of breath and lung impairments lasted the longest, with around one in three people experiencing it. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Wy22OI via IFTTT

Scheduled commercial in'l flight suspension extended

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UP: Three leopard cubs enter college campus

Authorities at the SSD Degree College located near a forested area of Najibabad in Bijnor district went into a tizzy on Friday morning when its staff spotted three leopard cubs on the campus. There were no students in the college at that time. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kvGkDz via IFTTT

Covid concerns loom as Maharashtra festival season starts on Monday

Ahead of the festival season, which begins on Monday with Janmashtami, a sense of deja vu has gripped the city’s public healthcare experts and doctors. It was in September 2020 that the worst peak of the first wave began just days after Ganpati Bappa bid adieu to the city in the last week of August. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38jFnIz via IFTTT

Mann ki Baat: Carry forward Indian traditions, says PM

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India reports 45,083 new Covid-19 cases, 460 deaths

India on Saturday reported 45,083 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 3.26 crore, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mIltPS via IFTTT

Mann ki baat live: 'Every medal is special,' says PM Modi as he hails yuva shakti

This is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 80th address to the nation on his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat'. 'Mann Ki Baat' is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DuPmZU via IFTTT

Armaan Kohli arrested, to be presented before court

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday detained Bollywood actor Armaan Kohli following a raid at his Juhu residence, where they recovered some quantity of cocaine. The actor was arrested under sections 21(a), 27(a), 28, 29, 30, and 35 of the NDPS Act. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jpIrcJ via IFTTT

Key features of new phones from Samsung, Realme & more

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Viral fever in west UP kills 50 in a week, 26 children

An “intense” viral fever is spreading in parts of western UP. Over the past week, at least 50 people in Agra, Firozabad, Mathura, Mainpuri, Etah and Kasganj districts have died after reporting high fever, dehydration and a sudden drop in platelet count, health department officials confirmed. Of those who died, 26 were children. With recovery time stretching on for up to 12 days, government hospitals are scrounging for beds. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kD9u3L via IFTTT

These stunning pictures of Tara Sutaria will make you drool over her

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Virat Kohli dismisses idea of playing extra batsman

For a team that collapsed like a house of cards twice in four days, Virat Kohli’s promise to not buttress the batting by playing an additional batsman for the next Test at The Oval sounded like misplaced contempt for suggestions put up by experts. India were rolled over for 78 in the first innings at Headingley after winning the toss and choosing to bat and on Day 4 they lost 8 wickets for 63 to be dismissed for 278 in the second innings. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WB5lVi via IFTTT

Oppo Reno 6 5G review: Smart design, strong battery

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How to clean your Windows PC of junk files in six easy steps

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Paralympics: Paddler Bhavina wins historic silver

Indian table tennis player Bhavinaben Patel signed off with a historic silver medal in her maiden Paralymic Games after going down 0-3 to world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women's singles class 4 final here on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2UUTiBU via IFTTT

Cong says onus on Captain to stamp out dissent

Amid continuing troubles in Punjab unit, Congress is concerned that hopes of a united face closer to elections may remain a pipe-dream if chief minister Amarinder Singh does not take steps at his level to reassure aggrieved individual legislators. Congress believes that the CM should personally take the initiative to calm the nerves of the worried members so that they give up their “rebellion”. Singh’s camp though has been pointing out that interventions of the central leadership have not helped. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Bd6ce6 via IFTTT

Paralympics LIVE: Paddler Bhavina Patel eyes gold

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WB poll violence: CBI arrests 2 in Nadia

The CBI on Saturday arrested two persons in connection with the alleged murder of BJP worker Dharma Mandal in Nadia’s Chapra. These are the first arrests made by the central agency since Calcutta High Court asked it to probe cases of post-poll violence in Bengal. The CBI has also initiated 10 more FIRs, raising the total number of cases to 21. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Drqm61 via IFTTT

Why pigeons mean peril for satellite broadband

Satellite internet is a key part of plans to fill broadband "not spots", but simple things can affect it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WxBygg via IFTTT

Someone's got to sit out: Jonty on Ashwin's exclusion

TimesofIndia.com caught up with Jonty Rhodes to talk about what went wrong for India in the initial part of the Headingley Test, India's pace attack, the deep bond he shares India, what it is like to coach an associate member team and much more. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zpxc9R via IFTTT

Teen blows up Rs 10L of mum’s account on PUBG

A teen’s brittle sensitivity and waywardness are not easy to handle. A 16-year-old who had clandestinely squandered Rs 10 lakh from his mother’s account to play PUBG — a banned game — walked out of his home after his father realised that the boy had blown up the money and reprimanded him for what he had done. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3yobFwR via IFTTT

On recognising Taliban, MEA against ‘jumping the gun’

While the government has said it is open to working with an Afghanistan dispensation that is ready to protect the interests of the Afghan people, it’s unlikely to take any decision in haste on recognising the Taliban, which is seeking international recognition and legitimacy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mFRl7K via IFTTT

Rane says he knows ‘many secrets, will reveal them’

Union minister Narayan Rane on Friday asked what the state government had achieved by arresting him as though he were a gangster. “This is not legal. I committed no crime. This was only a show of power. In future we too shall be in power,” he said, adding that he knew “many secrets” which he would “reveal slowly.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ylWcgF via IFTTT

Mysuru gang-rape: 5 arrested; 1 absconding

Mysuru police have arrested five of the six accused in gang-rape of an MBA student within four days after the atrocious incident. Home minister Araga Jnanendra in Bengaluru indicated that a heinous case has been cracked by the Karnataka Police and details would be disclosed in the afternoon. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mEABhj via IFTTT

Photos of rain fury in Uttarakhand

Rains damaged large portions of the Rishikesh-Gangotri and Rishikesh-Badrinath national highways causing complete suspension of traffic along the affected stretches for public safety from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mFIcMD via IFTTT

Cong high command’s peace formula in tatters in Punjab

The peace formula worked out by the Congress central leadership over a month back has failed and the crisis in Punjab unit is blowing up once again with more bitterness. Things seem to be reaching a point of no return with a few swift happenings in the party’s state unit. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38keZhT via IFTTT

Covid-19: India's daily new cases jump to two-month high

India has reported 46,759 new cases of Covid-19, highest since July 1, and 509 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. India's active caseload stands at 3,59,775. The current recovery rate stands at 97.56%. More than 1 crore doses of vaccine have been administered in last 24 hours. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2UVcSOz via IFTTT

Mysuru gang-rape: Gang shot videos & demanded Rs 3L

The six men who gang-raped an MBA student at Chamundi foothills were in their late 20s and demanded Rs 3 lakh not to make public videos of the assault, the survivor’s classmate told police in his statement on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3BhhpKE via IFTTT

Safety? Swift and Duster fail to score at crash test

The Swift made-in India and Japan, with two airbags as standard achieved zero stars. The Duster, produced in Latin America and Romania, with double airbags and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as standard, achieved zero stars under Latin NCAP’s latest protocol. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Y4H4bb via IFTTT

I don't consider myself as disabled: Paddler Bhavina

Assured of at least a Paralympic silver medal after reaching the table tennis finals here, India's Bhavinaben Patel on Saturday said she doesn't consider herself as disabled and her performance at the Tokyo Games proves that "nothing is impossible". from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WsEQl2 via IFTTT

Live: Court seeks medical report, ITRs of Yo Yo Honey Singh

All government and private schools can reopen in Delhi from September 1 with the students of Classes 9 to 12 being allowed to come first. Colleges and coaching centres have also been allowed to resume functioning from that day. All these educational institutions will have to follow strict Covid-19 norms and ensure a 50% cap on the number of students. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jiwGET via IFTTT

ETimesTrendsetters: Helen—Bollywood's dancing legend

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How Galaxy Buds 2 compare with others wireless earbuds

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Why Xiaomi’s 2021 numbers are bad news for rivals

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How woman lost Rs 3 lakh to fraud on WhatsApp

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US retaliates to Kabul attack: Key points

The United States launched a drone strike against an Islamic State attack "planner" in eastern Afghanistan, the military said on Saturday, a day after a suicide bombing at Kabul airport killed 13 US troops and scores of Afghan civilians. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3t13ANt via IFTTT

'China withholding critical information on Covid origins'

President Joe Biden said Friday that China was withholding "critical information" on the origins of Covid-19 after the US intelligence community said it did not believe the virus was a bioweapon -- but remained split on whether it escaped from a lab. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zomala via IFTTT

Top 10: BJP spends more in a year than what other parties earn

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‘Climate change is the tipping point driving migration'

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Delhi schools to reopen on Sept 1 with curbs

All government and private schools can reopen in Delhi from September 1 with the students of Classes 9 to 12 being allowed to come first. Colleges and coaching centres have also been allowed to resume functioning from that day. ​All these educational institutions will have to follow strict Covid-19 norms and ensure a 50% cap on the number of students. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) took this decision on Friday but a government notification is awaited. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38r1xbT via IFTTT

Paralympics: Paddler Bhavinaben storms into final

Bhavinaben Patel continued to script history as she became the first Indian to enter the final of a table tennis event in the Paralympics with a hard-fought 3-2 win over China's Miao Zhang in a class 4 semifinal here on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3sVeRPa via IFTTT

Paralympics Live: Paddler Bhavina eyes entry into final

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Afghan live: US braces for more ISIS attacks after carnage at Kabul airport

The Islamic State has taken responsibility for the twin suicide bombings outside the Kabul report which left at least 60 dead and scores injured on Thursday. Several countries have condemned the deadly blasts, this as the UN chief has called for a meeting of the permanent members of the UNSC. Stay with TOI for all the latest developments -- from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mA44sP via IFTTT

'5-year bumper-to-bumper insurance must for vehicles'

In a ruling that may increase the overall cost of new vehicles, the Madras high court on Thursday said five-year bumper-to-bumper insurance will be mandatory for all vehicles sold after September 1. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3yq1Yhk via IFTTT

Former NZ captain Chris Cairns paralysed after surgery

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has paralysis in his legs after he suffered a "stroke in his spine" during heart surgery in Sydney. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DfanI2 via IFTTT

TN bill reserves 7.5% seats in 3 streams for govt school students

The Tamil Nadu legislative assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a bill to provide 7.5% horizontal quota to government school students for admissions to UG courses in engineering, agriculture, veterinary, fisheries, law and other professional courses in both government and private institutions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kv22Yk via IFTTT

KBC13: Big B fumbles while pronouncing 'mucormycosis'

The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 13 started with host Amitabh Bachchan how the week has been dominated by women players and that the last 3 players have been female contestants. He then resumed the game with roll-over contestant Sub Inspector Nimesha Ahirwar, who had won Rs 1,60,000 in the previous episode. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38f9H79 via IFTTT

No change in NEET-UG dates, says ministry of education

According to officials from the ministry of education, any changes in NEET-UG dates now will delay the exam by at least 60 to 70 days due to logistical issues and may also result in indefinite delay due to other uncertainties. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38jDNXa via IFTTT

Explained: Why Islamic State in Afghanistan 'hates' Taliban?

The US and other western nations helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule are bracing for more attacks after Islamic State struck the crowded gates of Kabul airport on Thursday, killing scores of civilians and at least 13 American troops. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3sReAwN via IFTTT

Don't use my remarks on Pak's Nadeem for propaganda: Neeraj

Neeraj Chopra released a video, appealing to people not to "further vested interests and propaganda" after his comments regarding Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem "moving around" with his javelin during the final of the Tokyo Games were blown out of proportion on social media. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mD5aUs via IFTTT

Chhattisgarh crisis: Baghel supporters in Delhi for ‘show of strength’

In the midst of a political crisis, Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel is leaving for Delhi today. Even his supporters, including ministers, legislators and other party functionaries, are heading to the national capital for an apparent show of strength. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zlY6iB via IFTTT

This trick may make your old iPhone run faster

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Apple chief executive Tim Cook gets $750m payout

The award of more than five million Apple shares comes as Mr Cook marks a decade as the firm's boss. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3Dmhpe1 via IFTTT

We will hunt you down and make you pay: Biden to attackers

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Paralympics Live: Powerlifter Sakina's final at 9.30 am

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13 US troops among 73 killed in Kabul attack: Key points

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India gets new rules for drones: 10 big changes

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Joe Root scores his third consecutive ton against India

Such has been Joe Root's supremacy with the bat since turning 30 in December that he has churned out epic knocks of 228 and 186 on rank turners in Galle (Sri Lanka) and 218 against India in Chennai earlier this year. In the first Test of the this series, Root hit a match-saving 109 at Trent Bridge and followed up with a 180 at Lord's in the second Test. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3sOhBhw via IFTTT

Apple CEO Tim Cook set to get $750 million, here's why

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Top 10: 'Forced sex between married couple not rape'

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Desi tourists don't need ILP to visit protected-areas

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'Sexual act by husband not rape, even if by force'

Sexual intercourse or sexual act by a man with his wife, who is not under 18 years of age, is “not rape even if it is by force or against her wish,” observed the Chhattisgarh high court while discharging a man of rape charges. The complainant had alleged that her husband had made “unnatural physical relation” with her several times. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3sQ98u8 via IFTTT

Kabul airport attack kills 60 Afghans

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Live: Kerala logs 30k Covid cases for 2nd day

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Narasimha to be 3rd from Bar to become CJI

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Supreme Court gets nine new judges

Nine new judges, including three women, were on Thursday appointed to the Supreme Court with President Ram Nath Kovind signing their warrants of appointment, sources in the government said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jf8YJw via IFTTT

Covid-19: India reports 46,164 new cases in last 24 hours

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Why Covid vaccinated people catching Covid at surprisingly high rate

What’s behind this apparent, worrying rise in breakthrough infections? If so, how protective are COVID vaccines really, against complications? from Times of India https://ift.tt/3knpFC8 via IFTTT

Government revises bank pension plan, limits and corpus to rise

The government has announced changes to the pension scheme of public sector banks. For family members of employees, the ceiling on family pension has been lifted and, for current employees, the banks’ contribution to the scheme has been increased by four percentage points to 14% from earlier 10%. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Wj5ayv via IFTTT

70-yr-old man ends life on wife’s pyre

Roop Kanwar was 18 when she committed Sati way back in 1987. Whether she did it of her own will or was coerced into it is open to debate, but days before the 34th anniversary of her act that is now the stuff of folklore in Rajasthan’s Deorala village, a 70-year-old man in a remote tribal-dominated Kalahandi village ended his life by jumping on to the funeral pyre of his wife. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38envPr via IFTTT

Gadkari to automakers: Discourage diesel engines

Addressing industry body SIAM's annual convention virtually, Gadkari said the government is committed to delivering vehicles with flex engines that give the users an option to run a vehicle on either 100 per cent petrol or 100 per cent bio-ethanol. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3yi9o6q via IFTTT

Live: Delhi beats NY, London as city with most CCTV cameras

A committee of experts constituted by Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has suggested reopening of schools in Delhi for all classes in a phased manner from next month in the wake of significant improvement in the Covid-19 situation. The SC on Wednesday asked Noida Authority and Unitech Group to find a 'pragmatic' solution to the prickly issue of Rs 8,000 crore dues to be paid by the realtor to the authority. A 12-year-old girl and her pet dog died after falling off the ninth-floor balcony of a flat in Kavi Nagar in Ghaziabad on Wednesday. PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to complete the second phase of Urban Extension Road (UER-II) in Delhi by August15, 2023, which is coming up as a third Ring Road. DDA conducted a smaller draw of lots of applicants of its Housing Scheme 2021 who were on a waitlist. While the housing scheme had 1,354 flats on offer, more than half of these were returned and put up for draw again. St...

Wounds of 2014 hurt Virat Kohli again

The world's premier batsman, who piled up hundreds at will, has not scored one across the three formats for 50 innings and his latest bout of failure came in the first hour of the third Test at Headingley on Wednesday when he was dismissed for seven by his bete noire James Anderson. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3knFIQ9 via IFTTT

What is the Islamic State threat in Afghanistan?

In an alert issued on Wednesday evening, the US embassy in Kabul advised citizens to avoid travelling to the airport and said those already at the gates should leave immediately, citing unspecified "security threats". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jcP6qG via IFTTT

3rd Test: Led by Anderson, England rip India apart for 78

Virat Kohli & Co cut a sorry figure when they were rolled over for 78 (40.4 overs) in their first innings after deciding to bat first on a moisture-laden surface on Day 1 of the third Test. It was India's lowest score in England since they were shot out for 42 at Lord's in 1974 and it was the ageless James Anderson again who did the bulk of the damage in his opening spell. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ydcpVz via IFTTT

10 reasons why smartphones may catch fire

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3rd Test: England fans throw ball at Siraj from stands

Having faced racial abuse in Australia, India's new pace sensation Mohammed Siraj on Wednesday had spectators "throwing a ball at him" while fielding at the boundary line, as revealed by teammate Rishabh Pant at the end of first day's play in the third Test against England. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zlR6SO via IFTTT

Why Google pays Apple billions of dollars every year

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Google executive leaks photo of it's 'iPhone 13 killer'

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Top10: How far is India from its vaccination target?

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India evacuates passport-less Af infant, paperwork done in Delhi

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MBA student gang-raped in Mysuru

A 22-year-old MBA student who went on a ride with her classmate was allegedly gang-raped by a group of six youths on a secluded stretch at the Chamundi foothills on Tuesday night. The man riding the bike, a local resident, was also thrashed, police said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38d4xsi via IFTTT

Expected Afghanistan takeover, but not so fast: CDS

India had expected the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan but the swiftness with which it happened was a surprise, chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat said on Wednesday, while calling for greater cooperation and intelligence-sharing among the “Quad” countries in the global war against terrorism. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WsJnV1 via IFTTT

Registration of migrant workers to begin today

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The real victims of mass crypto-hacks that keep happening

Millions in Bitcoin and other digital coins are being stolen by hackers with victims left in limbo. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kri59j via IFTTT

SC remark prompts WB to put brakes on Pegasus panel

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Eye on polls, UP to junk stubble-burning cases

The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday announced withdrawal of cases filed against farmers for stubble-burning. It also announced to waive off the fines imposed on them for the offence. The state is slated to go to polls early next year. According to the release, Adityanath promised farmers that his government will ensure that all previous payments of farmers that have been pending since 2010 are cleared before the new cane-crushing season. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3sNjivo via IFTTT

Caste census: Cong asks govt to remove 50% quota cap

Congress has reminded the Centre that there is an urgent need to remove the 50% cap on reservations if measures for social justice are to have any real impact, seeking to lob a political hot potato towards the ruling BJP amid renewed hype over a caste census following the meeting of a Bihar delegation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3sRiXIb via IFTTT

Will Infosys be able to resolve tax portal glitches by September 15?

With the return filing deadline looming, will Infosys, the technology vendor for the income tax portal, be able to meet the September 15 deadline fixed by the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to provide a hassle free platform? Although the tech giant is yet to comment on the issue, government officials believe it’s a challenging task. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3sKnhsC via IFTTT

Many in BJP are no longer sure about betting on Rane

Narayan Rane’s arrest is being viewed as a setback for BJP, particularly for former CM and leader of opposition Devendra Fadnavis. Rane is the first union minister from Maharashtra to have been arrested under stringent provisions of the Indian Penal Code, and a large number of BJP supporters feel in the wake of his statement against CM Uddhav Thackeray that it was an error on the part of the BJP leadership to induct him into the party. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gyc7Cv via IFTTT

Salman more liked than Karan as BB host: Poll

Controversial reality show Bigg Boss is loved by the audience not only for the drama that happens in the house but also the 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episodes with host Salman Khan. With BB going OTT this time, Salman's place has been taken by Bollywood director-producer Karan Johar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3klJUQn via IFTTT

India lead World Test C'ship table with 14 points

The Indian team took the top spot in the latest World Test Championship (WTC) standings with 14 points after its massive 151-run victory over England in the second game of an ongoing five-match series. The rain-forced draw in the opening Test gave India four points and the outright win at Lord's 12 points. However, the team has 14 points in total, instead of 16. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WroJEB via IFTTT

Why Bihar CM met PM with caste census demand

The 10-party delegation from Bihar which met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Monday may have demanded a caste census but it also indicates an ever-changing power equation in the state. Behind the demand may be state chief minister Nitish Kumar’s subtle show of strength and pressure tactics on the BJP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WnR3rx via IFTTT

Covid-19: India reports 37,593 new cases in last 24 hrs

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Punjab: 4 ministers, 2 dozen MLAs call for Singh’s ouster

The crisis in Punjab Congress, brewing for months now, worsened on Tuesday after nearly 30 party MLAs, including four cabinet ministers, declared an open revolt against chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh and said that they had no faith that he would be able to fulfill poll promises. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gve1nm via IFTTT

5L students in Guj shifted from pvt to govt schools

Lalita Solanki, a domestic help in Gomtipur area, recently shifted her two daughters — Priyanka, a class 6 student, and Vandana, a class 5 student — from Nalanda Prathmik Shala, a private school, and got them admitted in government-run Shahibaug Shala Number-6. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XYThOJ via IFTTT

Plane evacuated after phone catches fire mid-air

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Karnataka mulls 7-day quarantine on entry as Kerala cases surge

Following several reports of people from Kerala furnishing fake reports to enter Karnataka, the state government is planning to make it mandatory for all travellers from the neighbouring state to undergo seven days of institutional quarantine in Karnataka. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3yjJT4u via IFTTT

With a herd of 200 netas, T'gana CM plans mega show for Delhi office event

Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, who drew national attention with the launch of Dalit Bandhu scheme in the state recently, is gearing up for another big show to get traction at the national level. The TRS president will lay the foundation stone for his party office in Delhi on September 2. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3B4pdPI via IFTTT

‘American dreams’ of Afghan Hindus, Sikhs delay evacuation to India

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I’ve superiors’ orders: SP tells Rane

The countdown to Union minister Narayan Rane’s arrest began at a meeting at Chiplun to mark his Jan Aashirwad Yatra close to the Mumbai-Goa highway. News of violence sparked by his comment on the chief minister was being aired. His plea for anticipatory bail had been dismissed by the Ratnagiri sessions court. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kq1WRy via IFTTT

Why Hyundai brought performance N Brand in India

Hyundai’s approach has been slightly different though. A top official says i20 N Line will not cannibalize the i20 or any other product in the portfolio, instead, the introduction of the company’s performance brand and will further reinstate Hyundai’s commitment to Indian customers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Bbq0P2 via IFTTT

We can't be satisfied with one gold: Neeraj Chopra

Sixteen days after winning gold, Neeraj Chopra is all too aware of the power of his legacy. And the legacy is in safe hands. He knows the transience of attention. He knows people will celebrate and forget and get back to their lives. He knows he will have to keep improving, keep bettering himself. He knows a sporting revolution may still elude India, even after his gold-winning feat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WonkOF via IFTTT

9 ways Apple changed under CEO Tim Cook

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Microsoft tool blamed for exposing data of 38mn users

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Times Top10: Congress crisis worsens in Punjab

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5 biggest companies in the TV market globally

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Narayan Rane held after ‘slap Uddhav’ jibe sparks clashes, gets bail

Union Cabinet minister Narayan Rane, 69, arrested on Tuesday after a Ratnagiri court refused him transit pre-arrest bail in FIRs over his 'slap' remark against CM Uddhav Thackeray, was granted bail by a Mahad magistrate minutes before midnight. The procedure in filing the case diary was not as mandated and custodial interrogation of Rane was not needed, said the judicial magistrate first class in his order. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kmK0HB via IFTTT

Post-Onam, Kerala sees 3-month high of 24k cases

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3rd Test: Intense India look to subdue troubled England

They did it in Australia. They are now doing it in England. This Indian cricket team has kept the flame of Test cricket burning bright one series after the other, fuelled intrinsically by their passion for the red-ball format. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gxdEsF via IFTTT

Taliban block Afghans’ access to airport

The Taliban warned on Tuesday they would not extend the August 31 deadline announced by the Biden administration for withdrawal of all American troops from Afghanistan and urged the US to evacuate all its nationals by the agreed date. The group’s statement comes a day after its Doha based spokesman, Suhail Shaheen, said the decision on extension beyond August 31 would be made by the Taliban top leadership. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mvgORp via IFTTT

Quick Edit: 'System should not be prying into couple's privacy'

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Covid: Breakthrough infection & vaccination side-effects

As the pace of vaccination speeds up, we are also continuing to hear about the rise in the number of people contracting COVID-19 after vaccination. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3grhT9c via IFTTT

Charu Asopa's baby shower pics go viral

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Extend work from home till Dec 2022: K'taka to IT cos

The department of electronics, IT, BT and science and technology has sent a letter advising IT companies and parks located along Outer Ring Road (ORR) to extend work from home (WFH) to most of their employees up to December 2022 so as to better manage traffic in the wake of Metro from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WkfYw7 via IFTTT

Why you may have to memorise debit, credit card number

One-click purchases at e-commerce sites may no longer be available to digital shoppers with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) putting its foot down on card data storage norms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/388B1UK via IFTTT

For first time, dry Gujarat to defend prohibition policy

Six decades after its formation, the dry state of Gujarat faces the challenge to defend its policy of prohibition on purchase, possession and consumption of liquor in the state after the Gujarat high court on Monday dismissed its preliminary objections to petitions questioning from Times of India https://ift.tt/3msywVK via IFTTT

Rolls-Royce in Bachchan’s name seized in Bengaluru

The Karnataka transport department seized seven luxury cars in a special raid near UB City on Sunday, including a Rolls-Royce Phantom it said registered in Amitabh Bachchan’s name. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3klZmvN via IFTTT

Revolt or riot? BJP, Cong fight over Malabar rebellion

Amid debate over whether the Malabar rebellion was a revolt against the British or a communal riot, Congress and BJP on Monday sparred on the issue with the former accusing the saffron party of "adopting a divide and rule policy of British colonialists". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3yc56xh via IFTTT

Nitish, Tejashwi ‘bonhomie’ sets tongues wagging in Bihar

Chief minister Nitish Kumar and leader of opposition in state assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav seemed to be very comfortable in each other’s company on Monday after a long time. Nitish even appreciated Tejashwi for coming up with the idea of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of a caste-based census. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3B7lbpP via IFTTT

Using adhesive instead of condom killed youth?

Using a strong epoxy adhesive to seal his private parts to ensure protection during intercourse may have complicated a Fatehwadi youth's health leading to his death, senior police officers probing the mysterious death of Salman Mirza, said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mrxFEB via IFTTT

Didi: China ride-hailing giant halts plan to launch in UK

It comes as Chinese firms face scrutiny by Western nations and as Beijing cracks down on data privacy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/385JQPh via IFTTT

6 countries agree to fly Indians out of crisis-hit Afghanistan

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'Would have slapped Uddhav': Rane's remarks draw Sena ire

Union minister Narayan Rane's remarks about 'slapping' Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray have not gone down well with Shiv Sena workers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3B1jjyI via IFTTT

Beijing continues to 'coerce' in S China Sea: Harris

Harris will visit Vietnam on her trip to Asia, where US officials aim to reaffirm Washington's commitment to the region and address concerns about China's claims to disputed parts of the South China Sea from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j7KVfE via IFTTT

Why Cognizant may have a H1-B visa ‘problem’

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BLive, Ather aim to promote EVs at tourist hotspots

The partnership will aim to set up 5 charging booths across Goa by the end-August and 15 by the end of the year. Starting with Goa, BLive will showcase Ather Energy’s electric scooter through product experiences and facilitate pre-bookings for customers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3guIi5N via IFTTT

UP convicts who appeal to HC face avg 35-year wait

In a reflection of the problems haunting the criminal justice delivery system, data placed before the Supreme Court revealed that in the Allahabad high court, the average waiting period to get justice in a criminal appeal against conviction by a trial court is around 35 years as the disposal rate is just18% and more than1.83 lakh appeals are pending. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XSEkgY via IFTTT

Why Vodafone Idea's failure is 'bad news' for mobile users

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How voice remotes work & why they can be ‘frustrating’

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Times Top10: CAG raises questions on UP's Kumbh spending

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Virat Kohli and Joe Root: Captains in contrast

An effect of a packed itinerary is that teams start getting on each other's nerves quickly and the atmosphere can get combustible, as it did in the second Test at Lord's. And that is where things start getting tricky for the captains. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mmEKX8 via IFTTT

Sitharaman unveils Rs 6L crore national asset monetisation plan

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UP convicts who appeal to HC face avg 35-year wait

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Explained: What does IP ratings really mean in phones

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Covid: Common symptoms of infection in vaccinated people

You can still be equally at the risk of getting infected by it. Just the symptoms might not be that complex. from Times of India https://ift.tt/383aCHZ via IFTTT

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Deadly shooting at Kabul airport’s north gate, report says 08/22/21 11:08 PM

UP village mourns Babuji the bull, holds shraddh feast

As priests chanted prayers for the departed soul, an occasional muffled sob could be heard from the gathering. Nearly 3,000 residents of Kurdi village in UP’s Saharanpur had assembled on Saturday to attend Babuji’s terahvi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D3cCyd via IFTTT

75 injured in Kumaon’s 'stone-pelting' festival

At least 75 people suffered injuries as devotees at Devidhura temple in Uttarakhand’s Champawat district pelted stones at each other for eight minutes to celebrate the annual ‘Bagwal' festival. The injured were later treated at a medical camp. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mqa7jG via IFTTT

Cannot ask a woman who her child’s father is: HC

The Gujarat high court has raised a pertinent question on whether a woman can be forced to reveal the name of child of her father, when she reaches alone for delivery of the child. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mmoHbF via IFTTT

This Maha leader razes his sea-facing bungalow

High profile Shiv Sena leader Milind Narvekar, a trusted aide of chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, on Sunday demolished his own bungalow on Dapoli-Murud seashore in Ratnagiri district after it was confirmed that there were blatant violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XEkeH2 via IFTTT

This farmer runs from pillar to post for 5 yrs to return 53k to govt

A Haryana farmer is having to go through an “unusual ordeal” for the past five years to pay back money wrongly disbursed to him from the state coffers. The farmer from Jind district has been making fruitless rounds of the office of the state revenue department to return Rs 52,920 that was credited wrongly to his and his brother’s bank accounts on August 18, 2016. from Times of India https://ift.tt/381TD8Z via IFTTT

With curbs eased, marriages go ‘wild’ in Africa

Picture this — couples exchanging wedding vows at a private lodge with majestic tuskers as witnesses or flamingos painting a pink canvas in the backdrop! With Covid-19 restrictions being relaxed, the brush with reality where ‘marriages are made in the wilderness’ is unfolding yet again in the African landscape for couples and wedding planners. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mDgFeX via IFTTT

U'kand: Artificial lake at 7,000 feet sparks flood fear

A 300-meter-long artificial lake that formed at 7,000 feet following heavy rain in Munsiyari in Pithoragarh district has sparked fear of flash floods among local residents. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3grDzBM via IFTTT

How Bumrah used his anger to hurt England at Lord's

Zaheer Khan was very happy to see Jasprit Bumrah channelise his anger the way he did and wreak havoc. "If by getting angry, he can carry himself and perform like this, I believe he should at times needle the opposition. See, in the first innings, he had gone wicketless and being the class bowler that he is, I am sure it must have bothered him," Zaheer said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kj2QiG via IFTTT

Amazon fired employee for too many bathroom breaks

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Top10: Why petrol should’ve gone down by Rs 2 but didn’t

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China’s crackdown on tech firms may help Indian startups

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India's Rahul Rajasekharan wins Mister Supranational Asia 2021 title!

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Shaili misses long jump gold at junior Worlds by just 1cm

On Sunday, at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Nairobi, 17-year-old Shaili Singh lived up to her billing and battled the pressure-cooker atmosphere to win silver - she missed the gold by just one centimetre. India's new queen of long jump hails from Jhansi, a city that doesn't need much of an introduction in Uttar Pradesh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DcgexG via IFTTT

Guj: Mafia turn beggars into lab rats for new drugs

Beggars can't be choosers. And, when the drug mafia in Ahmedabad decide to conduct trials for their new synthetic drugs, this saying turns quite literal. An on-ground probe by has revealed that the drug mafia are targeting beggars to try their narcotic pills and powders to check its effect and efficacy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gk28Rh via IFTTT

Amarinder calls remarks by Sidhu advisers 'anti-India'

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Govt against merging ailing Voda Idea with BSNL-MTNL

The government is against the merger of beleaguered Vodafone Idea with state-owned BSNL and MTNL, multiple sources have told TOI. The stand comes weeks after industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla had said that he is “willing to hand over” his 27% stake in the crippled telco to “any entity — public sector/government /domestic financial entity” in the name of “national interest”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D2PjEJ via IFTTT

60 Afghans, including 23 Hindus and Sikhs, among 400 airlifted

While India’s evacuation efforts in Afghanistan continued to focus on its own nationals, among the close to 400 people flown to India on Sunday were also about 60 Afghans, including 23 Sikhs and Hindus. With many now seeking help from India in their bid to exit Afghanistan, the Centre has deployed a team of diplomats and defence ministry officials at the Kabul airport to coordinate evacuation efforts with the US and other countries facilitating the exercise. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2UEZHRH via IFTTT

Both Hurriyat factions may be banned under UAPA: Officials

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Varo Vargas wins Mister Supranational 2021

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Fuel prices cut by 20p/litre, but fail to keep pace with crude’s fall

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'Having my reign in Covid actually opened my eyes and my heart'

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PM Modi pays last respects to ex-UP CM Kalyan Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid his last respects to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh here. Singh, who was ailing for some time, died at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow on Saturday night. He was 89. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j77fpz via IFTTT

In pics: Man builds garden for cats in memory of dead sister

In the memory of his dead sister Meena, who was a cat lover, a Rajkot man, Upendra Goswami, started a garden for cats in Gandhidham. Goswami has been running his garden with 200 cats since 2017. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D7iPsJ via IFTTT

Taxi driver’s daughter set to head for Tokyo Paralympics

Soniya Devi and husband Naresh Kumar’s struggle has crossed a milestone. Hailing from a Bhiwani village, 21-year-old Aruna Tanwar is set to leave for Tokyo to participate in the Paralympics in taekwondo. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XCGeSE via IFTTT

A rakhi gift of liver from sisters saves teen brother

A 14-year-old boy, who was terminally ill with liver failure, has received a new lease of life, thanks to his two elder sisters. The child’s siblings donated portions of their liver to him for a challenging transplant surgery, doctors said on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3y9jkPg via IFTTT

I still have fans who tell me to wear just saree: Preeti Jhangiani

In ETimes' #BigInterview, she looks back at the time when she made her debut, agrees she should have stayed in touch with the industry more, shares how she fell in love with her now-husband Paravin Dabbas, and juggling a career alongside raising her two sons, among other things. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gkKtss via IFTTT

7 Afghans killed in chaos at Kabul airport: Key points

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Live: PM pays tribute to Kalyan Singh in Lucknow

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Neha Sharma's bewitching pictures in black cutout bikini

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India reports 30,948 new Covid-19 cases, 403 deaths

India has reported 30,948 new Covid-19 cases, 403 deaths in last 24 hours, said the data released by the Union home ministry. The total tally of Covid-19 cases has increased to 3,24,24,234. While the death toll climbed to 4,34,367 with 403 fresh fatalities, the active cases declined to 3,53,398 comprising 1.09 per cent of the total infections, said the data released at 8am. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kboSnH via IFTTT

iPad users, WhatsApp may have ‘good news’ for you

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How Kalyan Singh united non-Yadav OBCs in BJP’s favour

In 1989, the National Front government, led by then Prime Minister Vishwanath Pratap Singh, implemented the recommendations of the Mandal Commission report. The move triggered nationwide protests. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DgRZ1J via IFTTT

How 4 from Dehradun dodged Taliban men to reach Delhi

As Deepak Kumar left for work on the morning of August 13, he didn’t think it would be the last time he saw his home in Kabul or that his quest to reach India would take him halfway across the globe on a journey spanning 13,000 kilometres. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WiVYKa via IFTTT

At 11,000 feet, country’s highest garden at Mana

India's highest-altitude herbal garden with 40 species of Himalayan herbs, including some that are extremely rare and endangered, has come up at a height of 11,000 feet in Mana — the last Indian village near Indo-China border. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kdEVkN via IFTTT

RedmiBook Pro 10-points review: Hits & misses

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Google’s AirPod rivals, Realme new laptops & other news

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What has changed from 2018, when India lost in England

​​The Indian team has shown the spunk that we have got used to seeing of late, especially after a brilliant come-from-behind win in Australia earlier this year. Add to that the increasing vulnerability of the England team and the signs of a historic series win for India in England are clearly visible. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3k7d9WY via IFTTT

Happy Raksha Bandhan 2021: Images, quotes and wishes

Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi, is celebrated on the last day of the month of Shravana. During this occasion, sisters tie beautifully decorated bands, also known as rakhis, on their brother's wrist. The bond between a brother and a sister is sacred. It is a bittersweet relationship that consists of all the love and care in the world, but also involves several episodes of rifts and conflicts. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3sAceSM via IFTTT

Given a chance, women perform with gusto: Sitharaman

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For TN loss of 2 LS seats in '60s, HC moots 5,600cr in damages

If Tamil Nadu has unfairly paid the price for controlling population growth by having its Lok Sabha seats reduced by two, is there a way to compensate for that? The Madras High Court has come out with a formula that pegs monetary compensation to the state at Rs 5,600 crore. Till 1962, Tamil Nadu had 41 Lok Sabha members. The number got reduced to 39 ahead of the 1967 general polls because the state had successfully controlled its population growth by then. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WiPfQq via IFTTT

Why a Bengal village is losing its sleep over Afghanistan crisis

A cluster of families in Sonamukhi - a Bengal town some 3,000km from Kabul - are watching the events unfolding in Afghanistan with more than the normal degree of interest. For more than half a century, these families in Bankura district have had a thriving trade relation with Afghanistan, supplying high-quality silk turbans, or saafa, to Kabuliwallahs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WgdFde via IFTTT

135 Indian evacuees from Kabul being repatriated via Doha: Embassy

The first batch of 135 Indians who were evacuated from Kabul to Doha over the past few days, are being repatriated to India, the Indian Embassy in Qatar informed on Sunday. "1st batch of 135 Indians who were evacuated from Kabul to Doha over past days being repatriated tonight to India. Embassy officials provided consular and logistics assistance to ensure their safe return. We thank Qatar authorities and all concerned for making this possible," India in Qatar tweeted. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mnDbbA via IFTTT

'New law validly entering into interfaith marriage'

The Gujarat high court has said that by a plain reading of the amendments to anti-conversion laws, popularly known as the love jihad law, it feels prima facie that any conversion following interfaith marriage would amount to an offence and such marriage itself and conversion would be deemed unlawful. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j6Twzi via IFTTT

This company wants to make space travel 'affordable'

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Rape accused ‘hacked to death by survivor’s father’

A 32-year-old man accused of raping a minor was hacked to death allegedly by the father of the survivor on Sant Kabir Road in Rajkot on Thursday night. Police have arrested the minor rape survivor's father and his friend Dinesh for the murder of Vijay Mer, a resident of Kanak Nagar in Rajkot. Police said that Mer was out on bail. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3giNLwk via IFTTT

Former minister accused of triple talaq by fourth wife jailed

Chaudhary Basheer, 45, a former minister in the Mulayam Singh government who switched parties three times before becoming an Independent politician has been sent to jail after his fourth wife accused him of pronouncing triple talaq. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j4uv7A via IFTTT

India reports 34,457 new Covid-19 cases; 375 deaths

India reported 34,457 new Covid-19 cases and 375 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin put out by the health ministry on Saturday. With this, the country's total Covid caseload has been pushed to 3,23,93,286 (3.23 crore) while total deaths now stand at 4,33,964. from Times of India https://ift.tt/383qqu4 via IFTTT

UP officer ‘allotted’ 30k-sq-ft bungalow to himself

A former vice chairman of the Meerut Development Authority (MDA), Rajesh Kumar Yadav, approved for himself a plush 30,000-square foot bungalow with a swimming pool, gym, sauna, and snooker and table tennis rooms when he was in office. He was entitled to a square footage of just below 2,500. Yadav is now special secretary (sports) in the Uttar Pradesh government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2UETTaS via IFTTT

In pics: Chemical units create Trump-orange man, blue dog

If you are feeling blue about pollution, a trip to Gujarat’s Vatva estate will provoke a cry at the sight of hues tainting both humans and animals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kbA6II via IFTTT

At 40, Devendra Jhajharia eyes record third gold in Tokyo

Having distinction of winning two gold medals in as many Games, India's first paralympian to win gold, Devendra Jhajharia has not only added years to his age but has grown wiser since Athens 2004 podium finish. from Times of India https://ift.tt/384Sdul via IFTTT

India's Rahul Rajasekharan is just days away from creating history

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We now have something to hold on to: Dilip Tirkey

It's rather noticeable that Dilip Tirkey struggling to emote. He wants to say something that'll convey how proud and happy he is for Indian hockey; how proud he is for Odisha backing Indian hockey. How proud he is as an ex-India player and captain. How proud he feels right now. He's looking for the perfect way to emote. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ghg527 via IFTTT

Half-a-trillion $ wiped off China markets in a week

China’s tech stocks slumped to new lows on Friday and Hong Kong’s benchmark index hit an almost 10-month trough, as an unrelenting series of Chinese regulatory crackdowns crushed investors’ confidence. More than $560 billion in market value has been wiped off Hong Kong and mainland China exchanges in a week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3z9vvwQ via IFTTT

We put India on the cricketing map: Farokh Engineer

While Virat Kohli's men are currently the toast of the Indian cricket fans after their win at Lord's, around this time, 50 years ago (August 19-24), 1971, another Indian team was busy making history on English soil. India, led by Ajit Wadekar, defeated England by four wickets in a thrilling third and final Test at The Oval - recording their first ever Test and series victory in England. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3y5bkir via IFTTT

Viral footage of US Marine lifting baby in Kabul chaos

A heart-breaking video showing a US Marine lifting a baby over a razor wire-topped wall at Kabul's airport caught global attention Friday, amid the chaos of thousands trying to flee Afghanistan newly controlled by the Taliban. The video, which shows the infant, its diaper slipping off, being pulled up by one arm high above a crowd of Afghans seeking to enter the airport, took over social media nearly one week into the airlift to evacuate foreigners and Afghans from the war-torn country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3z7oXPw via IFTTT

High-profile ED official to retire, may join BJP

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Cook on why he starts his day early in the morning

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Apple II manual signed by Jobs sold for Rs 5.85 crore

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Apple wanted to hire ex-Google Search chief for Siri

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Taliban threats to Afghan journalists are growing

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Half-a-trillion $ wiped off China markets in a week

China’s tech stocks slumped to new lows on Friday and Hong Kong’s benchmark index hit an almost 10-month trough, as an unrelenting series of Chinese regulatory crackdowns crushed investors’ confidence. More than $560 billion in market value has been wiped off Hong Kong and mainland China exchanges in a week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D5k3F2 via IFTTT

Facebook eyes Indian startups for investments

It’s not just the behemoth Reliance Jio that Facebook has earmarked for investments in India. The American social-media giant eyes a bigger share of the burgeoning and lucrative Indian startup ecosystem as it looks at early-stage companies on the lines of its investments in social commerce platform Meesho and edtech enterprise Unacademy, both of whom have become unicorns. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3z5esMs via IFTTT

Biden pledges to evacuate Americans, Afghan allies; says Taliban cooperating

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Computer Space and beyond: 50 years of gaming

From an arcade game to a multi-billion pound industry, the BBC charts the ups and downs of video games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3gk1QtD via IFTTT

Yogi cabinet's expansion may amplify OBC push

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'Injuries on cops in Dubey case not self-inflicted'

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Quick Edit: Will growing caste census demand turn tricky for GoI?

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In pics: 52-year-old homemaker scales Mt Kilimanjaro

Age is just a number for 52-year-old Bhopal’s Jyoti Ratre. In the age when people start thinking about retirement, Jyoti completed two important peaks of the world — Mt Elbrus (5,642m) and Mt Kilimanjaro (5,895m). She completed the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro on Independence Day, this year. Smita Ghuge and Yash Ingole from Pune were other members of the team with her. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mjkoxK via IFTTT

25 rare pictures of former PM Rajiv Gandhi

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Modi inaugurates multiple projects in Gujarat's Somnath

"We need to strengthen religious tourism. This also provide employment to youth. They will also get to know about our past," the PM said while inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of multiple projects in Gujarat's Somnath on Friday via video conferencing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D2CAln via IFTTT

Microsoft is raising prices of these products by 20%

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India reports 36,571 daily new Covid cases, 540 deaths

India on Friday reported 36,571 daily new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the country's case tally to 3,23,58,829, the Union health ministry said. The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 4,33,589 with 540 people succumbing to the virus in the last 24 hours. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j3CQJ2 via IFTTT

India's contingency planning to leave Afghanistan began 6 months ago

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Live: PM inaugurates several projects of Somnath trust

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Assam renames detention centres as transit camps

Detention centres, which are housing ‘foreigners’, as declared by specific tribunals, have been renamed by the state government as transit camps. The state currently has six detention centres in as many central jails with 177 inmates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D4xtRN via IFTTT

This Tamil Nadu village stays tobacco-free

A village in Villupuram district, which banned the sale and consumption of tobacco products including cigarettes four decades ago, continues to set an example for other villages to become tobacco-free. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j0mkcp via IFTTT

B'luru pips Mumbai, now district with 2nd most Covid deaths

Bengaluru Urban has now overtaken Mumbai to become the district with the second highest Covid deaths in the country, while Pune continues to lead the table. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3z2hEsj via IFTTT

UP first state to cross 7 crore Covid tests

Uttar Pradesh became the first state in the country to carry out more than 7 crore Covid tests on Thursday. “The early detection and isolation of potentially infectious individuals are the keys to successfully fighting a viral pandemic. The testing protocol by the World Health Organisation for Uttar Pradesh is 32,000 tests per day, whereas Covid testing in the state has averaged 2.5 lakh tests a day for the past few weeks," said a government spokesperson. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3svOakd via IFTTT

New frog species named after hills of Arunachal

A team of Indian and American biologists from the Wildlife Institute of India, University of Delhi and North Carolina Museum of Natural Science (USA) discovered the new species of cascade frog from the Adi hills. Historically, this region was also known as Abor Hills. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j3ua5c via IFTTT

Facebook moves to protect Afghan users' accounts amid Taliban takeover

The tech giant says it wants to reassure people worried about being tracked down by the Taliban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3giRgDc via IFTTT

Why Airtel and others are opposing 5Gi standard

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Will Android Go make JioPhone Next a ‘real’ Android phone

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Tesla is working on a 'human' robot, says Elon Musk

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Hackers steal nearly $100m in Japan crypto heist

The incident comes days after $600m of cryptocurrencies was stolen from another digital platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3szgRfO via IFTTT

Chris Cairns off life support after heart surgery

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns is off life support and recovering in hospital after emergency surgery in Sydney for a heart problem, his lawyer said on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kdHmE9 via IFTTT

Top10: 'Don't arrest people just because law allows it'

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Afghan woman news anchor stopped from working after Taliban takeover

An Afghan woman journalist has said she was barred from working at her TV station after the Taliban took control of the country, and pleaded for help in a video posted online. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3z49IXy via IFTTT

Covid live: India’s 7-day avg is still falling despite slight rise in cases

Despite the marginal increase in daily cases, the seven-day average continues to fall. With Jharkhand’s number yet to come, Thursday saw 36,599 cases and 543 deaths. The seven-day average of cases however was 34,445 which has been declining since August 5. Also, cases have not breached 40k mark since the last seven days. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3sFobXC via IFTTT

OnlyFans: Platform to ban sex videos after BBC investigation

Announcement came as leaked documents revealed Only Fans had some “tolerance” for accounts that posted illegal content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3D1Zut7 via IFTTT

Test cricket means everything to Virat Kohli: Kevin Pietersen

Former English cricketer Kevin Pietersen feels Indian skipper Virat Kohli pushes himself to follow the footsteps of his heroes such as Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, who themselves are legends of the format. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3y63pl6 via IFTTT

Quick Edit: Prepare plans for vaccination drive for children

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Customers choosing diesel: Hyundai on fuel hikes

Hyundai plans to introduce a mass-market electric vehicle in India within three years for which an eco-system has to be built like charging infrastructure. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iZ0c2r via IFTTT

Bell Bottom: Thriller that takes you back to the big screen experience

‘Bell Bottom’ lives up to the charm of a Bollywood, big-scale commercial film that deserved to be released on the big screen. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gfdxlh via IFTTT

Xiaomi exec to Realme India CEO: Kitna copy karoge

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Woman forced to abort 8 times as hubby wanted male child

A 40-year-old woman from the city has lodged a complaint against her husband and in-laws, alleging that she was forced by her husband to abort eight times abroad sas he wanted a son. The woman is the daughter of a retired judge. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3iYQXzb via IFTTT

Kerala HC allows 9-yr-old girl to visit Sabarimala

The high court has allowed a nine-year-old girl to accompany her father to undertake Sabarimala pilgrimage this month. The Covid-19 protocol in place doesn’t prevent this, she had argued. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37SSjVK via IFTTT

Quick dry your way to health this monsoon

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In 20 mts, dog sniffs out 6 rapists-murderers

An indefatigable 18-month-old female Dobermann, a member of Vadodara rural cops’ dog squad for about a month now, has proved to be the ‘Holmes’ among canines, yet again. Jawa took less than half an hour to end a ghastly murder story by leading cops right up to six criminals who raped and killed a 38-year-old woman. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mmDmUa via IFTTT

Former Netflix staffers charged for making $3m from insider trading

The Wall Street regulator says confidential subscriber growth data was used in the alleged scheme. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3xZOIja via IFTTT

Ashraf Ghani: I abruptly fled Afghanistan to avoid being hanged like Najibullah

“I had to move out of Afghanistan to prevent Kabul from bloodshed and destruction,” Ghani said in the video, adding that he left quickly with no belongings after security officials warned him that Taliban fighters wanted to execute them in the same as former president Mohammad Najibullah, whose body was hanged from a traffic light by Taliban fighters in 1996. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3AQkPUv via IFTTT

Live: Biden says August 31 deadline in Afghanistan might have to be extended

The Taliban have offered a pledge of reconciliation, vowing no revenge against opponents and to respect women's rights in a 'different' rule of Afghanistan from two decades ago. Meanwhile, Afghans and foreigners continued to flee the country, with the United States and other nations stepping up evacuation airlifts from Kabul. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/3srqfCo via IFTTT

19 phones from 90s to 2021 that changed camera game

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WhatsApp, FB, Twitter have a big Taliban problem

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Why FB has removed 20 million-plus posts on Covid-19

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Live: India’s 7-day avg of Covid cases falls below 35k

Daily cases of Covid-19 in India continued to decline although infections in Kerala surged past 20,000 again after three days of relatively low numbers. India reported 35,178 fresh cases on Wednesday, a day after daily numbers had dipped below 25,000 following low testing on Independence Day. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3z1ugQf via IFTTT

Oly medallist auctions silver to fund infant's operation

At the Tokyo Games, Maria Andrejczyk threw 64.61m to clinch the silver medal behind China’s gold-medal winner Shiying Liu (66.34m). Although her performance in Tokyo was close to her heart, Maria decided to put the medal for auction to save a life. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xYVzJT via IFTTT

Voda Idea falls Rs 150 crore short on payment of licence fee

As it fights a desperate survival battle amidst heavy losses and mounting debt, Vodafone Idea has failed to pay the full licence fee to the government for the first quarter of this fiscal, with a shortfall of nearly Rs 150 crore. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gesAM5 via IFTTT

Tossing and turning against India's pace proficiency

India have won an ‘away Test after losing the toss and batting first’ at Lord’s on Monday. It was the 13th occasion in India’s Test history that they won away after being inserted (46 Tests, 24 lost, nine drawn). Amazingly, in eight of these 13 Tests, at least one India pacer has taken five wickets or more in an innings. And these Tests saw 11 five-wicket hauls by an Indian pacer. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3D9P3ns via IFTTT

Top10: Meet Baradar, the Taliban leader calling the shots

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'Not taken any money': Afghan Prez in his video

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Opinion: Nehru’s real big mistake

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India could get 1st woman CJI in Justice Nagarathna in 6 yrs

Independent India is likely to get its first woman Chief Justice when its turns 80 in 2027. The Collegium, headed by CJI N V Ramana, has taken a historic decision to recommend three women, among nine, for appointment as judges of the apex court and one of them, Justice B V Nagarathna, could go on to head the judiciary in February, 2027. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3z2bLLA via IFTTT

India reports 35,178 Covid cases, 440 deaths in a day

India on Saturday reported 35,178 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, Union health ministry said. The death toll rose to 4,32,519 with 440 fresh fatalities. India’s active cases have declined to 3,67,415. "Active cases constitute 1.14% of total cases which is lowest since March 2020," health ministry said in a statement. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xXay7d via IFTTT

2021 Honda Amaze facelift launched at Rs 6.32 lakh

Amaze will be available in three trim lines: VX, S and E. The 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines are the same as before and are paired with either a CVT or manual gearbox. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3k7WwL7 via IFTTT

Escorted by Taliban: India's midnight evacuation from Afghanistan

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Sunanda Pushkar case: Court clears Tharoor of charges

The Delhi court on Wednesday discharged Congress leader Shashi Tharoor of all charges in the connection with Sunanda Pushkar death case. Pushkar was found dead in a suite of a luxury hotel in the city on the night of January 17, 2014. Shashi Tharoor, husband of Sunanda Pushkar is the main accused in the matter according to the Delhi Police. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CZG6wC via IFTTT

75 Vande Bharat trains could mean new era for Railways

New Vande Bharat Express: There is good reason to believe that these new trains could lead the great Indian Railways makeover. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ssHFhT via IFTTT

US reports more than 1,000 Covid deaths in single day

The United States reported more than 1,000 Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday, equating to around 42 fatalities an hour, according to a Reuters tally, as the Delta variant continues to ravage parts of the country with low vaccination rates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3xRSH1b via IFTTT

Tata Motors second electric car Tigor EV unveiled

The company has opened the online and dealership bookings for Tigor EV and it will go on sale on August 31. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CWDShS via IFTTT

In pics: Rahul Gandhi's Onam feast in Wayanad

On his three-day visit to Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi attended various programmes and meetings regarding development projects and had Onasadya, Onam traditional meal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3k2xAEG via IFTTT