Month: August 2024

Video | The Biggest Stories Of August 31, 2024

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31Aug

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Bihar: Nitish Kumar Aide’s ‘Bhumihar’ Remark Unites BJP, Congress, RJD In Backlash As Row Erupt

Ashok Choudhary, a key aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has come under scrutiny following a recent remark about the Bhumihar caste. During a party event in Jehanabad district on Thursday, Choudhary's comments have sparked widespread criticism from various political quarters. A video clip of Choudhary's speech, which has since gone viral, captures him expressing frustration over the JD(U)'s loss in a Lok Sabha seat. He is heard lamenting that the party's decision to field a candidate from an "extremely backward caste" led to a lack of support from the Bhumihars, news agency PTI reported. The remark was made in the context of former MP Chandeshwar Prasad Chandrawanshi's defeat to the RJD nominee by a margin exceeding one lakh votes. बिहार के मंत्री अशोक चौधरी ने जगदीश शर्मा प...

31Aug

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Video | MUDA Case: Karnataka Congress’ Protest March Towards Governor’s Residence

Amid the row over Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot granting permission for prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, state ministers and legislators conducted a 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest. The Congress has accused the Governor of discriminatory behaviour alleging that several other cases are also pending before the Governor, but he has not made any decisions on them.Source link

31Aug

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Telegram Ban: Pavel Durov-Owned App Among Top 10 Social Media Platforms Of 2024 Amid Crackdown

Social media platforms continue to dominate the digital landscape, connecting billions of users worldwide. The top networks, including Meta-owned Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, and Instagram, maintain their stronghold, while platforms like TikTok, WeChat, and Douyin also command significant user bases. This list includes Telegram, which is currently facing a ban in India, and is in the middle of a controversy. Notably, the app is facing increased scrutiny worldwide as governments grapple with its role in facilitating both free speech and purported security threats. Meta's ownership of several leading platforms underscores its substantial influence in the social media sphere. The industry remains dynamic, with evolving trends and ongoing security considerations shaping its trajectory. Most to...

31Aug

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Video | Gujarat Rains: गुजरात के जामनगर में बारिश के बाद जन-जीवन अस्त-व्यस्त, सड़कों पर सफ़ाई अभियान जारी

गुजरात के जामनगर में लगातार हुई बारिश के बाद जन-जीवन अस्त-व्यस्त हो गया था। पानी रुकने के बाद भी चुनौतियां कम नहीं हैं। सड़क और रास्ते गंदगी से भरे पड़े हैं। ऐसे में स्थानीय नगर निगम का अमला बड़े पैमाने पर सफ़ाई अभियान चला रहा है। Source link

31Aug

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Fortnight-long study begins at 6 high-risk glacial lakes in Sikkim – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A fortnight-long study was launched on Saturday to evaluate the volume, depth and longitudinal profile of six high-risk glacial lakes in Sikkim, according to the officials. Being conducted at the behest of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the Glacial Lake Susceptibility Assessment Study (GLSAS) will help characterise the physical dimensions of the lakes using a bathymetry survey, they said. The study will perform a geophysical assessment of the moraine dam to evaluate its stability and potential risk factors using an Electrical Resistivity Tomography survey (ERT) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). The objective of this expedition to Mangan district is to conduct a detailed susceptibility assessment of the high-risk Tenchungkha, Khangchung Chho, Lachen Khangtse...

31Aug

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2nd Test: Joe Root hits record ton as England close in on series win over Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England firmly established their dominance in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's on the third day of the match. With a massive target of 483 runs to chase, Sri Lanka found themselves in a precarious position, ending the day at 53-2.Joe Root's remarkable performance was the highlight of the day as he scored his 34th Test century for England, surpassing Alastair Cook's record of 33 Test hundreds. Root's innings of 103 in the second innings, coupled with his 143 in the first, showcased his exceptional batting prowess and cemented his place as England's greatest centurion in Test cricket.Sri Lanka's pursuit of the daunting target got off to a shaky start as they lost the wickets of Nishan Madushka and Pathum Nissanka early in their second innings. Dimuth Karunaratne (23) an...

31Aug

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Archers Sarita Kumari, Sheetal Devi crash out of Paris Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sarita Kumari's remarkable journey at the Paris Paralympics came to a heartbreaking end in the quarterfinals of the archery competition on Saturday.The Faridabad native, who had secured the ninth seed in the qualifying round, showcased her prowess in the initial rounds before being stopped by top-seeded Oznur Cure Girdi of Korea in the last eight.Oznur, who had shattered the world record during the qualifying round with an impressive score of 704 out of a possible 720 points, displayed her dominance by shooting three perfect 10s in the second end, establishing a substantial five-point lead over Sarita.Despite Sarita's valiant effort in the third end and a flawless fourth end that matched Oznur's 30, the Turkish archer maintained her four-point advantage. Oznur's strong start and...

31Aug

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Sir Alastair Cook hails England’s ‘greatest’ Joe Root after record 34th Test ton | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sir Alastair Cook on Saturday praised Joe Root after he surpassed the former skipper's record of most Test centuries for England. Root achieved his 34th Test century in the second innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's Stadium, scoring 103 runs off 121 balls. With the performance, Root surpassed Cook's tally of 33 Test centuries, becoming the most successful English batter in terms of centuries. Cook referred to Root as 'England's greatest', and hailed him as a 'genius' for his craftsmanship at the crease.Speaking on the BBC Test Match Special commentary, Cook expressed his admiration for Root's batting prowess. "He is quite simply England's greatest, and it is absolutely right that he should have this record, on his own. Take it in, Joe. We are watching a genius...

31Aug

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Video | Artificial Intelligence Deepfake: Video KYC में डीपफेक वीडियो के खतरे से कैसे बचें?

RBI ने वीडियो KYC की अनुमति दी है लेक़िन इस वीडियो KYC में डीपफेक वीडियो का खतरा है। इस खतरे से कैसे बचें ? कैसे पहचान सकते हैं डीप फेक वीडियो ? बता रहे हैं Pilab के फाउंडर सीईओ अंकुश तिवारीSource link

31Aug

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Watch: Trump’s dance moves at Moms for Liberty event go viral – Times of India

Former President Donald Trump's dance moves from his appearance at the annual Moms for Liberty event on Friday are going viral on social media.Bo Loudon, a close friend of Barron Trump and an emerging social media personality, posted a video clip on X showing the Republican presidential candidate concluding the Moms for Liberty event with a dance alongside Tiffany Justice, the organization's co-founder.Loudon described Trump's dance moves as 'impressive.'"TRUMP JUST ENDED HIS MOMS FOR LIBERTY EVENT WITH HIS IMPRESSIVE DANCE MOVES! MOMS LOVE DONALD TRUMP! Kamala definitely doesn't want you to share this!," Bo Loudon wrote on X.Trump's video drew numerous comments on X. One X user commented: "Moms and women love President Trump!" Another X user showed his disagreement to Loudon's view that m...

31Aug

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Business

Rahul Gandhi To Embark On First US Visit As Lok Sabha LoP, Key Interactions In Dallas And DC Fr

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit the US from September 8-10 during which he will hold numerous interactions in Washington DC and Dallas, including at the University of Texas. Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitorda shared details of Gandhi's first visit to the US after becoming the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha in June. "Since Rahul Gandhi has become the leader of opposition, I, as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, which has a presence in 32 countries, (have) been bombarded with requests from the Indian diaspora, diplomats, academicians, businesspersons, leaders, international media and many others, for interactions with him," Pitroda said in a video statement. "Now, he (Gandhi) is coming to the US for a very brief visit. He will b...

31Aug

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Eye donation jatha in Hubballi tomorrow

Directors of MM Joshi Eye Institute addressing presspersons in Hubballi on Saturday. | Photo Credit: KIRAN BAKALE M.M. Joshi Eye Institute and S.G.M. Eye Bank and Research Foundation Trust have jointly organised ‘eye donation jatha’ on September 2 to sensitise the people on the significance of eye donation.Addressing presspersons in Hubballi on Saturday, Director of M.M. Joshi Eye Institute Dr. Krishnaprasad said that the awareness rally was being organised as part of the 39 National Eye Donation Fortnight and various associations and organisations had joined hands with them in organising the event.Dr. Krishnaprasad said that the awareness rally would beging from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) and after covering the thoroughfares of the city, it would conclude at M.M. Joshi...

31Aug

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Video | Maharashtra Politics: प्रतिमा पर पॉलिटिक्स से किसको फायदा? | Shivaji Statue Collapse | Muqabla

Maharashtra Shivaji Statue Collapse: महाराष्ट्र में शिवाजी पर सियासी संग्राम तेज़ हो गया है। मालवन में छत्रपति शिवाजी की मूर्ति गिरने को लेकर आरोप प्रत्यारोप का दौर जारी है। मूर्ति गिरने पर प्रधानमंत्री, महाराष्ट्र के मुख्यमंत्री और डिप्टी सीएम ने माफ़ी मांगी है। लेकिन विपक्ष माफ़ी पर मानने को तैयार नहीं दिख रहा है। वो लगातार सरकार को घेर रहा है। शिवाजी आइकन हैं और महाराष्ट्र में उनसे लोगों का भावनात्मक जुड़ाव भी है। राज्य में जल्द विधानसभा चुनाव होने हैं। लिहाज़ा इस मुद्दे को किसी भी हालत में विपक्ष छोड़ने को तैयार नहीं है। विपक्ष का भ्रष्टाचार और अपमान का आरोप है। जांच शुरु हो गई है और नई मूर्ति लगाने की घोषणा भी मुख्यमंत्री ने की है। लेकिन ये मुद्दा शांत नहीं हो रहा है।Source link...

31Aug

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Joe Root scores record 34th Test century as England set Sri Lanka target of 483 in 2nd Test

England’s Joe Root celebrates after reaching his 34th Test century, in the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Lord’s cricket ground on August 31, 2024 | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters It took the Yorkshireman past the 33 Test hundreds scored by Alastair Cook to make Root England's greatest centurion in the game's longest format.Joe Root hit a record 34th test century for England on Saturday as the home side set Sri Lanka a huge target of 483 to win the second Test at Lord's and level the three-match series.England were all out for 251 on the third day, Root making 103 following his knock of 143 in the first innings.That took the Yorkshireman past the 33 Test hundreds scored by Alastair Cook to make Root England's greatest centurion in the game's longest format.Sri Lanka have a m...

31Aug

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‘Give 100 per cent and believe in yourself’: Rubina Francis after securing bronze medal at Paris Paralympics | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: At the Paris Paralympics, Rubina Francis etched her name in Indian sports history by securing the bronze medal in the P2 women's 10m Air Pistol SH-1 final. Her achievement, a testament to her talent and unwavering spirit, was followed by a heartfelt message to the nation, urging everyone to chase their dreams with unwavering belief. "I am very happy," she said, as quoted by ANI.Rubina, visibly elated, emphasized the importance of unwavering dedication and self-belief. "My message to everyone is give 100% in whatever work you do. Keep faith in yourself, and do what you want," she shared, her words resonating with millions across India.Her path to victory saw her accumulate 211.1 points in the final. Javanmardi Sareh of Iran secured gold with 236.8 points, while Turkey's Ozgan Ays...

31Aug

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‘As I said, whatever happens…’: Jonty Rhodes on rumours around Rohit Sharma joining LSG | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jonty Rhodes, the fielding coach for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), commented on the rumors surrounding India captain Rohit Sharma's potential move to the franchise for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.With the mega auction for IPL 2025 approaching, there has been growing uncertainty regarding Rohit's future, particularly his potential departure from Mumbai Indians, the team he has been associated with for many years.Having worked closely with Rohit during their time together at Mumbai Indians, which has won the IPL title five times, Rhodes, a former South African cricketer himself, expressed his admiration for the experienced opener's abilities and contributions to the team."I mean, for a long time at Mumbai Indians, I felt I had the best job in the world. I go...

31Aug

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Haryana CM Saini On Migrant Worker’s ‘Mob Lynching’: ‘Villagers Have So Much Respect For Cows T

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reacted to the Charkhi Dadri lynching case, wherein a migrant worker from West Bengal was allegedly beaten to death by a group of cow vigilantes over suspicion that he had eaten beef. Arguing that the term "mob lynching" does not accurately describe the case, he said that the villagers worship the cow and if they sense any untoward situation then "who could stop them?" "It is not right to say things like mob lynching, because a strict law has been made in the Assembly for cow protection and there is no compromise on it," the Haryana CM said. "Villagers have so much respect for cows that if they are informed about such things, then who can stop them? I want to say that such incidents should not happen and these incidents are unfortunate," he added. &...

31Aug

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Entertainment

Nani reacts to Rishab Shetty’s comment on Hindi cinema: ‘I don’t think Bollywood shows India in a negative light’ | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Telugu star Nani recently shared his thoughts on Rishab Shetty's comment about Bollywood's portrayal of India. Speaking with India Today, Nani addressed the controversy, suggesting that Rishab likely meant well. He explained that Bollywood might focus more on filmmaking techniques rather than the essence of emotional storytelling, but stressed that there are still many wonderful films in the industry.Nani said, "I don't think Bollywood shows India in a negative light. I think what Rishab means is much more rooted stories. Somewhere, I think there's a lot of importance given to the technique and style of filmmaking rather than the core of the emotional story; this happens only in a few films. But there are some great magical films in Hindi. So, I don't think he meant it that way, and withou...

31Aug

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Mumbai: 4 Police Officers Suspended As CCTV Shows Cops ‘Planting Drugs’ On Man; Video Viral

Mumbai News: Four Mumbai police personnel were suspended for allegedly fabricating a drug case against a man. The incident was caught on CCTV footage and has sparked outrage that led to an investigation. Four Mumbai police personnel were suspended for allegedly planting drugs on the man after the CCTV video goes viral, news agency PTI reported. From the CCTV video, it could be seen that one of the officers placed an object in the pocket of the man before arresting him. Initially, the man was charged with having 20 grams of mephedrone but he was later released after the video came to light, Lokmat Times reported. In a shocking revelation, four officers from Mumbai's Khar Police Station have been caught on CCTV fabricating a drug case against an innocent man. #explorepage#indianews #in...

31Aug

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Hema Committee Report: More Malayalam Industry Bigwigs To Be Named? NCW Seeks Full Disclosure

Hema Committee Report: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has expressed serious concerns over the findings of the Hema Committee Report, which highlights significant issues within the Malayalam Film Industry. In a press note issued on Saturday, the NCW emphasised its commitment to safeguarding women's rights and ensuring that laws designed to promote equality and development are enforced. The Commission has taken steps to obtain the complete Hema Committee Report, as only portions of it have been made public so far. The NCW's statement read, "It has come to the notice of the National Commission for Women (NCW) that there are concerning issues within the Malayalam Film Industry, as highlighted in the Hema Committee Report. The NCW, in accordance with its responsibilities under the Nati...

31Aug

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Life Style

What makes Korean skincare so popular? – Times of India

The demand for Korean skincare is constantly increasing in India. With high awareness among the current generation, the consumer studies and understands the efficacy of the trends, and this is why Korean beauty and skincare brands have gained a high reputation for their high-quality ingredients and innovative products. Korean skincare products are known for being made with natural ingredients like Green Tea, Volcanic Clay, and Ginseng that provide exceptional results.Korean skincare products are majorly inclined towards the prevention of skin problems before they become major issues. They are known for being subtle on the skin yet providing the greatest hydration and nourishment to the skin.(Image Credits: Pinterest)What is the secret of Korean glass skin?? Some might say that it is all in...

31Aug

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Impact Player rule is killing the role of an all-rounder, says LSG coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants fielding coach Jonty Rhodes has ignited a debate surrounding the Indian Premier League's (IPL) Impact Player rule and retention policies. Rhodes expressed concerns that the Impact Player rule, while adding excitement, undermines the crucial role of all-rounders in T20 cricket.Introduced in IPL 2023, the Impact Player rule allows teams to substitute a player at any point during the game, effectively utilizing 12 players instead of 11. While acknowledging the rule's contribution to high scores and entertainment value, Rhodes worries that it diminishes the importance of genuine all-rounders who contribute with both bat and ball. "I am siding myself with the right use of the Impact player rule because players are almost playing with freedom so I'm just worried a...

31Aug

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‘BJP Can Change Polling Date Using ECI, But…’: Oppn On Haryana Poll Postponement As Saffron Par

The Election Commission of India on Saturday rescheduled the Haryana Assembly poll date from October 1 to October 5. The counting of votes for both Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will be held on October 8, instead of October 4. Following this, the BJP leaders thanked the poll body for its decision, which was taken due to the poll dates overlapping with a centuries-old festival of the Bishnoi community. However, the opposition seemed unhappy with the revised poll schedule and declared that the BJP was "scared" and had accepted its defeat. Former Haryana Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said: "It is the Election Commission's right, they have extended the date. They (BJP) have already accepted defeat in Haryana. When the Haryana government wrote a letter to the Election...

31Aug

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