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The 50-over format of cricket is facing challenges in the T20-dominated ecosystem. However, during the World Cup, it regains its popularity, especially with the highly anticipated India-Pakistan matches. The administrators can temporarily set aside the concerns about the format's decline. Over time, ODIs have evolved into a longer version of T20, with higher batting strike rates and limited captaincy options. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DuxMkCU via IFTTT

A 38-year-old woman set herself on fire hugging her two daughters, aged five and three years, killing all instantly even as her father and brothers were holding conciliation talks with her estranged husband at her home in a village near Ulundurpet in Kallakurichi district early on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ASOezC via IFTTT

Senior RJD functionary Abdul Bari Siddiqui's remark that only "women with lipstick and bob-cut hair" would benefit from the women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies has triggered a controversy, with BJP seeking an apology from him and describing Lalu Prasad's party as "anti-women". Siddiqui, who added that "reservation should be given to backward and extremely backward women", later said his intention was not to hurt anyone. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pr4Rkhq via IFTTT

The establishment of national park areas in India dates back to the late 19th century, with concerns over deforestation and the need to protect resources for the colonial government. The first national park was established in 1936, and stronger laws for wildlife protection were introduced in 1972. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kLxQzXi via IFTTT

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BJP’s Manipur unit has blamed its own government for failing to curb the state’s ethnic violence, telling national president J P Nadda in the first such overt move that growing “people’s anger and protest is turning the tide” against the administration. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sBuO93M via IFTTT

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Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of Calcutta HC questioned whether the CBI could investigate a former Supreme Court judge who may have had an understanding with an accused in the Bengal primary teacher recruitment scam. The judge instructed the state to not obstruct the ongoing investigations by the CBI and ED and directed the immediate transfer of a CBI special court judge. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rWjMEfh via IFTTT

According to a new UN report, India is experiencing a rapid increase in its elderly population, while the number of individuals below 15 is declining. By 2046, the number of elderly individuals in India will surpass the number of children aged 0-14. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lIKcAyk via IFTTT

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External affairs minister, S Jaishankar, has expressed concerns about organized crime linked to secessionist groups, violence, and extremism in Canada. He stated that these issues have been allowed to persist due to political considerations in Canada. Jaishankar also discussed the abnormal state of India-China relations since the 2020 Galwan clash, highlighting the challenge of deciphering China's motivations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BemV5Dz via IFTTT

To discourage false dowry complaints, the Punjab and Haryana High Court is considering whether a girl who runs away from home and marries against her parents' wishes should be prohibited from filing a complaint against the boy for harassment and dowry. The court believes that this would reduce the number of false FIRs filed in cases of marital discord. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DYlGd73 via IFTTT

A 92-year-old woman named Salima Khan from Bulandshahr, India, has finally fulfilled her lifelong dream of receiving an education. For years, she watched students enter the government primary school near her house, longing to join them. Eight months ago, she mustered the courage to request to sit in the classroom, and the headmistress allowed her to do so. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XjMky4l via IFTTT

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The Union fertiliser secretary, Rajat Kumar Mishra, has called for balanced use of crop nutrients as urea and DAP consumption has increased significantly during the current kharif season. Mishra highlighted the need for additional urea production to meet the rising demand and urged farmers and states to monitor the distribution of fertilizers and address regional disparities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tMfUuih via IFTTT

Farmers from Nashik threatened an agitation in New Delhi on Monday if the Centre did not drop the 40% export duty on onions, according to Tushar Pawar. Farmers also refuse to allow Nafed and NCCF to sell their buffer stock of onions anywhere in the country till average wholesale onion prices reach Rs 6,000 per quintal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/r4vOKwy via IFTTT

The iconic Hanging Gardens of Mumbai may be destroyed to make way for the reconstruction of a reservoir underneath. The plan, estimated to take up to seven years, involves demolishing and rebuilding the reservoir, as well as cutting down and transplanting around 350 trees. from Times of India https://ift.tt/V1SMk9s via IFTTT

The monsoon has started to withdraw from parts of southwest Rajasthan, marking the beginning of its retreat from the country, according to the India Meteorological Department. This year's monsoon season has been delayed, with the onset over Kerala occurring on June 8 instead of the normal date of June 1. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RMyiU20 via IFTTT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party, comparing it to "rusted iron" that would be destroyed in the rain. He accused Congress of outsourcing slogans, policies, and even support from "urban Naxals." Modi urged voters in Madhya Pradesh to choose development over Congress, claiming that wherever the party has gone, it has destroyed the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HLWBM0z via IFTTT

NGOs and associations registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) will now have to declare details of assets created using foreign contributions on an annual basis. The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced new tables in the Form FC-4, which NGOs must fill out as part of their annual returns. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5oFzfha via IFTTT

The Koms, Manipur's smallest community, are caught in the crossfire of the ethnic battle between the Meiteis and Kukis. Despite their neutrality, the Koms have been targeted by both sides, with their faith and small population making them vulnerable. The distrust from both communities has left the Koms without shelter in relief camps and unable to travel to either the valley or the hills. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5gziPRN via IFTTT

The woman has identified her attackers as Pramod Singh, his son Anshu Kumar, and four others. According to her family, the loan, along with its interest, had already been paid off. However, the accused allegedly coerced her into repaying an additional sum as interest. When she refused to comply, she was subjected to physical assault and humiliation by the father-son duo. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ks1lpNq via IFTTT

The demand for studio apartments in Mumbai is declining as people increasingly seek larger units and amenities. According to property consultants ANAROCK, the number of projects offering studio apartments in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region fell from 115 to 71 in just one year. The pandemic has led to lifestyle changes, remote working, and co-living, which have increased the demand for more spacious homes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DBNE1C via IFTTT

​A man spotted moving suspiciously very close to the Line of Control (LoC) was fired upon by the Army in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Sunday. The suspect was later rescued and shifted to the Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu, with bullet injuries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KB01JPa via IFTTT

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has been advised 10 days' rest along with restricted movement for a second knee injury in three months. She apparently hurt her left knee last week during her trip to Spain, adding to the ligament damage caused by her chopper making an emergency landing in north Bengal on June 27. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oEqCpL0 via IFTTT

The woman has identified her attackers as Pramod Singh, his son Anshu Kumar, and four others. According to her family, the loan, along with its interest, had already been paid off. However, the accused allegedly coerced her into repaying an additional sum as interest. When she refused to comply, she was subjected to physical assault and humiliation by the father-son duo. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UXxEJke via IFTTT

France has announced that it will end its military presence in Niger and recall its ambassador after the country's democratically elected president was overthrown in a coup. This decision comes as a blow to France's policy in Africa, following the withdrawal of troops from Mali and Burkina Faso after coups there. France had stationed thousands of troops in the region to combat jihadist groups. Tensions between France and Niger have been escalating, with Macron stating that diplomats were surviving on military rations. The troops will be gradually withdrawn, likely by the end of the year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8VYXD2M via IFTTT

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed confidence that his party will win in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and has a strong chance in Rajasthan. He also stated that the opposition bloc was united and that the BJP would be surprised in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Rahul emphasized that the opposition was not just fighting a political party, but also the financial and media influence of a "friendly monopolist". from Times of India https://ift.tt/fkWu0e9 via IFTTT

Team India won its second silver medal at the 19th Asian Games, with Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh securing the gold medal in the men's rowing lightweight double sculls event. The Indian duo, who previously finished 11th in the Tokyo Olympics, clocked an impressive time of 6 minutes and 28.18 seconds in the Men's Lightweight Double Sculls Final A, securing India's second silver medal of the day. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XWEbQh2 via IFTTT

India won a silver medal in the Women's 10 Metre Air Rifle team event at the 19th Asian Games. The Indian team, consisting of Ramita, Mehuli Ghosh, and Ashi Chouksey, displayed exceptional marksmanship, achieving a combined score of 1886. Ramita secured second place with a score of 631.9, Mehuli Ghosh finished in fifth with a score of 630.8, and Ashi Chouksey finished 29th in the individual rankings with a score of 623.3. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Wb760sI via IFTTT

Ahad Ahmad, a 26-year-old from Prayagraj, is set to become a civil judge after training. Despite coming from a modest background, his parents worked hard to educate their three sons, with Ahad becoming a lawyer before clearing the provincial civil services exam. He ranked 157 out of 303 posts and started his preparations during the lockdown, taking advantage of free online coaching classes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YVswy40 via IFTTT

This premium service will offer the fastest rail connectivity between Puri and Rourkela and run six days a week except Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GOnkVDX via IFTTT

American spy agencies provided information to Canadian officials after the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Vancouver, but Canada ultimately gathered the most definitive intelligence accusing India of orchestrating the plot. Intercepted communications of Indian diplomats in Canada pointing to their involvement in the plot were gathered by Canadian officials. The United States did not learn about the plot or India's involvement until after the killing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eQ6yg1O via IFTTT

Punjabi-Canadian rapper Shubhneet Singh, also known as Shubh, expressed his disappointment over the cancellation of his India tour due to a controversial social media post. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OZf1cPj via IFTTT

Indian diplomatic personnel in Canada may have been subjected to illegal surveillance by the Trudeau government, according to claims made by authorities in Ottawa. from Times of India https://ift.tt/o4CN8FJ via IFTTT

India's suspension of visa services to Canadian citizens has raised concerns among technology companies, professionals, and entrepreneurs. While there may be delays in new contracts, the impact on ongoing projects by Indian IT companies in Canada is expected to be limited. However, if Canada also stops visa applications, the implications could be more significant. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hNiQZSk via IFTTT

The Indian government has suspended visa processing services in Canada, citing threats faced by Indian diplomats from Khalistan forces. India has also asked Canada to reduce its diplomatic presence in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/n2Rog8s via IFTTT

Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi have expressed their support for the passage of the women's reservation bill in India. They have also demanded the inclusion of an OBC (Other Backward Classes) sub-quota in the legislation and called for the immediate implementation of the bill without linking it to delimitation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/n0AEYIy via IFTTT

The Indian government has reduced the qualifying percentile to zero for NEET-PG-2023, allowing all medical graduates to participate in the counselling process for admission to super speciality courses this year. This decision was made to ensure that no PG seat goes vacant. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gu34jfZ via IFTTT

The Lok Sabha has passed the women's reservation bill with overwhelming support, setting it on track to be approved by the Rajya Sabha. The bill received a majority vote of 454-2. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iZjcRk4 via IFTTT

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Canadian citizen have put the UK in a difficult position due to its ties with both countries. The UK, part of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance with Canada, expressed concern but said trade negotiations with India would continue. Critics called the UK's response "cowardly" while supporters of a secessionist militant leader sought an investigation into his death. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rI591d0 via IFTTT

Robbers broke into the house of an assistant professor of a management college at Katra in UP's Shahjahanpur district Monday night and hacked him to death. Three of his kin are critical. On Tuesday, one of the accused died in an encounter with police while another sustained a bullet injury. from Times of India https://ift.tt/r6CWda3 via IFTTT

The government on Tuesday introduced a Constitution amendment bill seeking to reserve one-third seats in Parliament and state legislatures for women. Modi said, "It seems that God has chosen me for the sacred task of empowering women and leveraging their power." from Times of India https://ift.tt/GFAys0K via IFTTT

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Hundreds of Kom protesters took to the streets on Monday in five districts of Manipur, a day after the bullet-riddled body of an Army sepoy, Serto Thangthang Kom (41) was recovered from Imphal East district. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vPAmXkI via IFTTT

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The monsoon season in Uttarakhand has resulted in nearly 100 deaths and over a dozen people missing. Landslides are the main cause of these fatalities. Flash floods and cloudbursts have also contributed to 44 deaths. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cQsir6C via IFTTT

Of the total number of warplanes detected, 40 crossed the so-called median line of the Taiwan Strait that separates the self-ruled island from China, and entered its southwest and southeast air defence identification zone (ADIZ), the Taiwan's defence ministry statement said. Nine Chinese naval vessels were also detected, it added. Beijing's "continued military harassment can easily lead to a sharp spike in tension and worsen regional security," the ministry said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zKQUJnr via IFTTT

An army jawan died and another was injured after a colleague’s rifle allegedly went off accidentally in a camp in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday. The deceased jawan has been identified as Vipin Batya, 40, of 14 Rashtriya Rifles and the injured as Yogesh, 37. from Times of India https://ift.tt/n2UmMWD via IFTTT

Rabindranath Tagore’s “abode of peace” Santiniketan, which embodies the poet’s vision of a place of learning that transcends religious and regional boundaries, was on Sunday officially recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site — the 41st in India and the fifth in Bengal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/k7TzfW2 via IFTTT

Vanadium, a critical raw material for many industrial applications, has been found in sediment samples collected from Gulf of Khambhat, which opens into the Arabian Sea off Alang in Gujarat. What makes this find a significant one is that the war mineral, used to strengthen steel and make batteries, is scarce in India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YQDFaVb via IFTTT

Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi announced Sunday six guarantees for poll-bound Telangana, including the Mahalakshmi scheme providing Rs 2,500 financial assistance to women every month, to be implemented if the party is voted to form the government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/s03tCFh via IFTTT

A beautiful oil on canvas by the legendary Amrita Sher-Gil, the SikhHungarian painter who died at the age of 28 in 1941, sold for Rs 61.8 crore ($7.4 million) in a Saffronart sale on Saturday night, making it the most expensive work of Indian art sold at auction worldwide. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HyV4I7D via IFTTT

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Saurabh Chandrakar, the promoter of the Mahadev Online Book gaming-betting app, stood firm against extortion demands by jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi last year, going so far as to warn him against further contact, citing his own underworld connections. Bishnoi, currently in Tihar Jail, recently made headlines due to his involvement in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala and for having actor Salman Khan on his hit list. from Times of India https://ift.tt/F5EuURd via IFTTT

Hyderabad is making progress in breaking the male-dominated tech industry, particularly in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Currently, 22% of AI professionals worldwide are women, but in Hyderabad, this figure is 25%. Many of these women-led startups have received private funding or support from the Telangana Artificial Intelligence Mission. The city has around 140 AI startups, with 30 of them founded by women entrepreneurs. These startups are using AI platforms to provide solutions in various sectors, such as retail and food security. The success of these women AI entrepreneurs in Hyderabad is gaining recognition globally. from Times of India https://ift.tt/L0GOsCM via IFTTT

The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2023 concluded successfully, celebrating excellence in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. The second day featured a star-studded ceremony where winners in various categories were revealed. In Tamil cinema, talents like Anirudh Ravichander and Ilango Krishnan were recognized for their exceptional contributions, while debutants were celebrated, highlighting the future of Tamil cinema. In the Malayalam film industry, talents like Vinayak Sasikumar, Mridula Warrier, and Sharan Velayudhan were honored for their remarkable work. The event paid tribute to both emerging talents and seasoned veterans who have made significant contributions to the film world. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QNSJDLc via IFTTT

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A soldier wounded in a three-day operation against Pakistan-backed terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag has died in the hospital, bringing the total casualties to four. The search is ongoing for three Pakistani terrorists and a local recruit in the forests near the village of Gadool. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FPmsCuf via IFTTT

Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, may explore options to avoid being categorized as an upper-layer non-banking financial company (NBFC) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Upper-layer NBFCs are subject to stricter regulations and are required to list publicly within three years. Tata Sons is considering reorganization to be excluded from this category. The company's subsidiary, Tata Capital Financial Services, is also included in the list. Tata Sons had previously expressed interest in listing the holding company. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6LFfgIH via IFTTT

Former Pakistan fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar expressed his disappointment that there will be no India vs Pakistan final in the 2023 Asia Cup. Pakistan were knocked out of the competition after a two-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka. The thrilling match saw Sri Lanka chase a DLS-adjusted target of 252 in a 42-overs-a-side battle. Despite the disappointment, Akhtar acknowledged that Sri Lanka deserved the win and praised their performance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WgrGudX via IFTTT

The Chief Justice of India-led bench has decided to impose a cost of Rs 2,000 on an advocate for seeking adjournment of a hearing at the last minute through an unprepared junior advocate. The junior advocate appeared without the case file and could not answer any queries about the case. The Chief Justice expressed disapproval and asked the advocate on record to appear in the case as soon as possible. The advocate on record was also asked to deposit a cost of Rs 2,000 for wasting judicial time. from Times of India https://ift.tt/47vaAGO via IFTTT

Two terrorists responsible for the killing of two Army officers and a J&K police DSP were engaged by security forces in a seek-and-kill operation in the village of Gadool in south Kashmir's Anantnag district. Drones and helicopters have been deployed to assist in locating and neutralizing the terrorists, who are affiliated with The Resistance Force, a shadow group of Lashkar-e-Taiba. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aojVRgW via IFTTT

A 24-year-old healthcare worker at a private hospital in Kerala's Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah fever on Wednesday, a day after four people, including two who have since passed away, were confirmed to be infected with the virus. The health worker's samples were tested at National Institute of Virology, Pune, according to health minister Veena George. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QMuV6W9 via IFTTT

Artificial intelligence is assisting companies in developing their own signature sounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AbD7t1M via IFTTT

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JD(U) pitching an outwardly reluctant Nitish as the INDIA alliance's potential PM face comes amid some Congress leaders propping up party MP Rahul Gandhi as the candidate of choice to lead the bloc and Trinamool clamouring for its very own Mamata Banerjee. At Harnaut in Nalanda, from where Nitish had been first elected as an MLA in 1985, Singh aka Lalan, had read out the CM's CV to project him as the most deserving leader to lead the INDIA alliance against BJP-led NDA in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Jdbiv1U via IFTTT

It started when the unusual dimensions of the bags of a Chinese team member caught the attention of security officers at their hotel, Taj Palace. Once in the room, a staff member reported some 'suspicious equipment' in the bags and soon a message went out to the superiors who, after quick consultations, asked the team to put the bags through the scanner. What followed was a tense standoff, as the Chinese would not agree to get the bags and, more crucially, its contents, checked. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MbUX4m2 via IFTTT

A special NDPS court in Mumbai has ordered the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to return actor Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik Chakraborty's passport, three years after it was seized in connection with a drugs case. The court stated that the NCB had not followed the proper procedure for passport retention. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TQIil58 via IFTTT

Ahead of assembly polls in Rajasthan, two Congress leaders from the state, including former Nagaur MP Jyoti Mirdha, granddaughter of prominent leader Nathuram Mirdha, on Monday joined BJP, giving it a shot in the arm in the Jat-dominated region. Sawai Singh Chaudhary, a former IPS officer, who contested the 2018 assembly polls from Khinwsar on a Congress ticket, also switched over to BJP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TkrQHgu via IFTTT

The new Parliament building is fully prepared to host its inaugural session next week, featuring several alterations, including a new uniform for personnel assigned to both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vZuhQkb via IFTTT

A male passenger on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Guwahati allegedly groped a female co-passenger after lifting the armrest. The incident occurred when the cabin lights were dimmed. The woman initially thought it was a mistake but later woke up to find the man's hands on her. She screamed, called the cabin crew, and the man was handed over to the police in Guwahati. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ru4JWG8 via IFTTT

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Sarma said he was waiting for the culmination of the G20 summit to start the second round of crackdown. "Just six months ago, 5,000 people were arrested for child marriages in Assam. It (crackdown) was kept on hold till the completion of the G20 summit. In the next 10 days, another 2,000 to 3,000 men will be arrested." from Times of India https://ift.tt/W9C6loN via IFTTT

UK PM Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty spent almost 50 minutes at the temple, offering prayers and doing aarti of Swaminarayan Akshardham, temple authorities said. The British prime minister identifies himself as a "practising Hindu" and took his oath as an MP on the Bhagavad Gita in 2015. He is also known to keep a Ganesha idol on his table. The Sunak family regularly visits the Vedic Hindu Society Temple at Southampton that his grandfather set up in the 1970s. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vaA9lid via IFTTT

On Sunday, NCP MP Sunil Tatkare, who also serves as the state president from the Ajit Pawar faction, announced that the state cabinet expansion would take place, and NCP MLAs would be assigned district guardian minister roles before the commencement of Ganeshotsav. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dWYTVXA via IFTTT

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Naidu, who was touring the state as part of his pre-election campaign, was camping in a bus at Nandyal when a CID special investigation team woke him at 3am and said he was being arrested in an alleged scam of Rs 371 crore in the AP Skill Development Corporation. The scam is said to have taken place between 2014 and 2019, when Naidu was Andhra Pradesh CM. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MhmLrzn via IFTTT

Morocco's deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 2,000 people, authorities said Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where victims are still feared trapped. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0yDkzTM via IFTTT

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When the deal with BJP is inked, JD(S) will be an important addition to the NDA fold from the south. Though the two are yet to formalise a seat-sharing pact, according to Yediyurappa, JD(S) has agreed to contest four seats, while BJP will fight from the remaining 24. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LSDV1da via IFTTT

Sunak said that his visit to New Delhi for the G20 summit was "obviously special" and joked about being referred to as the "son-in-law of India". "I saw somewhere that I was referred to as India's son-in-law, which I hope was meant affectionately," he said. Sunak said he was very proud to see India - "a country that is very near and dear to me" - doing so well on the world stage and added that he had "enormous respect" for PM Modi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DyP143x via IFTTT

The NCP faction led by Sharad Pawar has urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to disqualify deputy CM Ajit Pawar, the eight other cabinet members who were sworn in with him, and all the 31 legislators supporting him for antiparty activities, reports PrafullaMarpakwar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YroGN37 via IFTTT

PM Modi is scheduled to hold 15 bilateral meetings over three days as world leaders gather in Delhi for the G20 summit. On Saturday, he will meet leaders of the UK, Japan, Germany and Italy besides attending the G20 events. On Sunday, he will have a working lunch meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, sources said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WHEyQ0Y via IFTTT

The plan will help ensure YouTubers are genuinely qualified to dish out medical information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fTSUnO7 via IFTTT

Brazil and South Africa are helping India forge a consensus text on the Ukraine conflict as sherpas were engaged in last-minute intense negotiations on the outskirts of the Capital, seeking to hammer out mutually acceptable formulations on the issue which has divided the group of 20 developed and emerging economies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RYXs1xG via IFTTT

The White House expects to see meaningful progress on GE jet engines and civil nuclear technology in upcoming bilateral talks between U.S. President Joe Biden and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KSgMX0q via IFTTT

World leaders representing the G20 and special invitee countries, India's richest business leaders including Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, all chief minis​ters and Union ministers are among those who have been invited to the special dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Bharat Mandapam on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FBGjT9U via IFTTT

BJP on Thursday accused Congress of using an old hoarding and lashed out at the opposition party for attempting to run down the country's image when it is hosting the G20 summit under its presidency. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2RMyTHG via IFTTT

The Union cabinet has cleared the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), which could speed up development of a multi-system low-carbon energy pathway, and emerge as one of the key takeaways from the weekend summit of G20 leaders under India's presidentship of the grouping. It will reinforce India's position in the fight against climate change and mark a second India-led idea of a multilateral platform for faster transition coming to fruition. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ci8bK3r via IFTTT

The scramble for a seat to study medicine in a government medical college may be education's equivalent of the gold rush, but 21 of 100 MBBS berths in Manipur's Churachandpur Medical College have found no takers this year even after the second round of counselling. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mwvTCzJ via IFTTT

Amid the controversy over China's map that riled not just India but several other neighbours, including Japan, PM Narendra Modi said at the East Asia Summit that it was imperative to adhere fully to international laws and that everyone's commitment and joint efforts were necessary to strengthen the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ujSQKyg via IFTTT

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science have successfully grown human embryo-like structures in the lab without using sperm, eggs, or a womb. The models, created from chemically modified stem cells, closely resemble genuine human embryos and could be valuable for studying conditions such as miscarriage, birth defects, and infertility. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bMC8D1J via IFTTT

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu on Wednesday informed the assembly that the Centre has proposed to construct a large barrage on Siang river in the state to keep it "alive" in view of the potential threats from a huge dam on Yarlung Tsangpo river (upstream of Siang) being built by China in neighbouring Tibet region. from Times of India https://ift.tt/viN8PYz via IFTTT

Inside the sprawling Bombay Dyeing mill at Worli on a sultry Wednesday afternoon, tempos are lined up outside Wadia International Centre (WIC), the Wadia Group headquarters. The building is being vacated and the chairman's office has shifted to the Bombay Dyeing property at Dadar-Naigaum. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jRba1hs via IFTTT

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ — these two words capture a deep philosophy. It means ‘the world is one family’. This is an all-embracing outlook that encourages us to progress as one universal family, transcending borders, languages, and ideologies. During India’s G20 Presidency, this has translated into a call for human-centric progress. As One Earth, we are coming together to nurture our planet. from Times of India https://ift.tt/i8eB0UT via IFTTT

A special court on Tuesday sentenced 23 people to 10 years in jail under the Gangster Act for the massacre of eight cops in Bikru village of Kanpur Dehat during a raid against gangster Vikas Dubey and his men on July 2, 2020. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7MUCehS via IFTTT

Todd Howard tells the BBC his team wondered if they 'were in over our heads' when creating the game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xiNJCt2 via IFTTT

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Head priest of Ayodhya's Tapasvi Chhawni Temple, Mahant Paramhans Das, has announced a cash reward of Rs 10 crore for anyone who "beheads" Udhayanidhi Stalin over his 'anti-Sanatan Dharma' remark. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oPH9a6Q via IFTTT

First lady Jill Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday but is experiencing only mild symptoms, her spokeswoman said. President Joe Biden was tested for the virus following his wife's positive test, but his results were negative. He is slated to travel to New Delhi on Thursday to participate in the G20 summit from Times of India https://ift.tt/XVU1yeR via IFTTT

One of the ten men suspected of gang-raping two sisters in Raipur last week is the son of a police officer assigned to the station investigating the case. In fact, it was the father, ASI Deepak Sahu, who arrested his son, Krishna, and immediately applied for a transfer. from Times of India https://ift.tt/C704Meu via IFTTT

One of the ten men suspected of gang-raping two sisters in Raipur last week is the son of a police officer assigned to the station investigating the case. In fact, it was the father, ASI Deepak Sahu, who arrested his son, Krishna, and immediately applied for a transfer. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UAO2FGI via IFTTT

Indian IT employees have had a mixed bag with increments this time around, reflecting the softer business environment. Infosys and HCLTech have not rolled out hikes yet. Infosys normally announces the hike in June/July, and it's effective from April. HCLTech is skipping increments for mid to senior employees this fiscal and has deferred hikes to junior employees by a quarter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GB0Ii4E via IFTTT

Covid-19 vaccination does not increase the risk of heart attack, a study published in the journal PLOS ONE has claimed. It is based on a retrospective analysis of the case history of 1,578 heart attack patients who were admitted to G B Pant hospital in Delhi between August 2021 and August 2022. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YdgSiEx via IFTTT

A speech in favour of “eradicating Sanatan Dharma” by Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin's minister son Udhayanidhi Stalin at a weekend event left him and INDIA alliance constituent DMK facing a nationwide maelstrom of protest led by BJP, which flagged the remarks as “hate speech”, “anti-Hindu” and a call to “genocide of 80% of the population”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/52jJbz0 via IFTTT

The services department of the Delhi government has sought an explanation from planning and finance departments on fixing the salaries of three non-official members of Dialogue and Development Commission allegedly without “specific approval” and wanted suggestions within a week on “corrective measures” that can be taken. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5qio9M7 via IFTTT

Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, a government higher secondary school lecturer who had been punished for appearing before the Supreme Court to advocate against the repeal of Article 370, was suspended just days after the Constitution bench hearing the petitions questioned whether the penalty against him was "retribution." Bhat, who teaches political science at a state-run higher secondary school in Srinagar's Jawahar Nagar and also holds a law degree, was referred to as a "delinquent officer" when he was suspended on August 25. from Times of India https://ift.tt/imkhxcF via IFTTT

A teacher at the Government Urdu School in Karnataka’s Shivamogga city has been transferred after she reportedly told three to four unruly students of class 6: “Go to Pakistan”. The state education department has ordered an inquiry into the incident that took place on August 30. Parents lodged complaints with the headmaster of the school. from Times of India https://ift.tt/P3cDaOe via IFTTT

Isro has achieved a new milestone, graduating from the S-band telemetry and command regime used for communication with its space modules to a high throughput X-band frequency for Aditya-L1, India's first solar space observatory that completed the first of five Earth-bound manoeuvres at 11.40am Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/583vlkp via IFTTT

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When KL Rahul was ruled out of the first two games of the Asia Cup because of a niggle, it was a given that Ishan Kishan would get into the playing XI as a wicketkeeper-batter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rnXiI4H via IFTTT

India were dismissed for 266 before their rain-affected Asia Cup match against Pakistan ended in a no-result, but seem to have solved at least one selection headache. Wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, who usually plays as an opener, scored a gutsy 82 off 81 balls while batting at No. 5 and posted a 138-run stand with Hardik Pandya (87 off 90) to help India recover from a precarious 66/4. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KY5igZ6 via IFTTT

Union home minister Amit Shah released on Saturday a "black paper" of 69 allegations against the Bhupesh Baghel government in Chhattisgarh and warned that BJP will "hang the corrupt upside down to straighten them out" if voted into government. Shah called the Congress government a "government of scams, scandals, atrocities and breach of promise". from Times of India https://ift.tt/vy2qDpQ via IFTTT

The tech giant celebrates its 25th birthday this month, but faces new threats to its dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/9cV0OZD via IFTTT

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