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Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar And Others Join IIFA 2024 Press Conference In Mumbai, SEE PICS

Siddhant Chaturvedi made a sleek statement in an all-black ensemble, consisting of black trousers and a black bomber jacket.Filmmaker Karan Johar emitted flair in a camouflage shirt, paired perfectly with black pants and black shoes.Rana Daggubati arrived in a casual yet chic look. The actor added shades to complete his stylish look.Shah Rukh Khan wore an all-black outfit along with a black hat from D'YAVOL Luxury Collective.SRK joined the stage with Karan Johar. They got into some playful banter.The IIFA 2024 event is sure to be a blockbuster thanks to the magnetic personalities of host SRK and Karan Johar.The 24th edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2024 is set to be held in Abu Dhabi. Published at : 10 Sep 2024 11:33 PM (IST) ...
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Haryana Elections: AAP Releases Third List Of 11 Candidates For Assembly Polls

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday announced a list of 11 candidates for the Haryana Assembly Elections, naming Bheem Singh Rathi who joined the party earlier today. The AAP list included Bheem Singh Rathi from Radaur, Amar Singh from Nilokheri, Amit Kumar from Israna, Rajesh Saroha from Rai and Manjeet Farmana from Kharkhauda. The party also named Pravin Guskhani from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi, Naresh Bagri from Kalanaur, Mahendra Dahiya from Jhajjar, Suneel Rao from Ateli, Satish Yadav from Rewari and Col Rajendra Rawat from Hathin.  📢Announcement 📢The Party hereby announces the third list of candidates for the state elections for Haryana Assembly.Congratulations to all 💐 pic.twitter.com/XvZmY67yJr — AAP (@AamAadmiParty) September 10, 2024The party released the second list of 9 candida...
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Watch: Girl wanting to commit suicide on railway track ends up falling asleep; survives by a whisker | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A bizarre event unfolded in Bihar after a young girl who planned to take her own life on the railway tracks ended up falling asleep instead.According to social media users, the girl had gone to Chakia railway station with an apparent intent to commit suicide. She lay down on the tracks as she awaited the arrival of a train. However, exhaustion overcame her and she fell asleep while waiting.The viral video from September 10, which TOI couldn't independently verify shows a train coming to a stop just inches away from her head after the driver applied emergency brakes and miraculously saved her life.Local residents quickly rushed to the scene and managed to escort her home, despite her initial resistance.https://x.com/jhasureshjourno/status/1833407117593858171The footage also captu...
Business

Senior US Diplomat Donald Lu To Visit India, Bangladesh From Sept 10

A senior US diplomat is travelling to India and Bangladesh this week to reaffirm the US commitment to supporting the economic growth of its partners and promoting stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region, the US State Department said on Tuesday. Donald Lu, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, will travel to India and Bangladesh from September 10 to 16, a statement of the US Department of State said. Lu will first stop in New Delhi, where he will highlight the US-India cooperation to promote development, security, and women’s economic security at the India Ideas Summit, hosted by the US-India Business Council. During the trip starting from September 10-16, Lu will also co-chair the eighth US-India 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue alongside US Principal Deputy Assistant Se...
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‘India not closed to business from China but …’: EAM Jaishankar – Times of India

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated on Tuesday that India is not "closed to business from China", but the issue lies in determining which sectors the country will engage with Beijing and on what terms.Relations between the two nuclear-armed Asian giants have been at odds ever since the deadly Galwan clash in 2020. India subsequently tightened its scrutiny of investments from Chinese companies and halted major projects.Government officials including FM Nirmala Sitharaman, however, have recently supported suggestions to allow more Chinese investment in the country.According to a latest annual economic survey released in July, India can either integrate into China's supply chain or promote foreign direct investment (FDI) from China to boost its global exports."We are not ...
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Cool weather forecast offers hope in battling intense Southern California blaze – Times of India

MOUNTAIN HOME VILLAGE: Several days of extreme temperatures have stoked a wildfire in Southern California that burned so hot it created its own thunderstorm-like weather systems, but firefighters hope to gain the upper hand as cooler weather is expected to move in after Tuesday. The Line Fire has forced at least 6,000 people to evacuate and threatened thousands of homes and commercial structures as it burns along the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) east of Los Angeles. "We're dealing with triple-digit temperatures and hard-to-reach steep areas where there has not been fire in decades, or in recorded history, so all that vegetation has led to significant fuel loads," Cal Fire spokesperson Rick Carhart said. The conditions have limited firefighter...
Sports

‘I hadn’t got the recognition until Olympic medal,’ says MC Mary Kom at TOI Dialogues Uttarakhand | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: At the second edition of TOI Dialogues in Uttarakhand, Olympic medallist and boxing legend Mary Kom shared personal reflections on her journey to success and the challenges she faced. She spoke about how recognition eluded her until she clinched bronze in the London 2012 Olympic Games, despite being a world champion multiple times."After giving birth, I became a world champion again.Even though boxing was not included in the Olympic Games initially, I became a champion multiple times. I hadn't got the recognition until Olympic medal. Finally, women's boxing was included in the Olympic Games, and I have all the medals in my hand because of your love and support," Mary Kom, now 41, said during the event on Tuesday.Reflecting on her struggles, Mary emphasized the resilience require...
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Jharkhand government seeks EC action to stop Himanta, Shivraj from ‘fanning communal tensions’ in state – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led government has asked the Election Commission (EC) to instruct Union home minister Amit Shah to prevent Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from allegedly misusing official resources and inciting communal tensions during their election campaign activities.The Jharkhand government called on the EC to ensure an impartial investigation into the actions of BJP leaders and to protect the state’s bureaucracy from undue pressure.The complaint comes ahead of the elections for the 81-member Jharkhand assembly, with the JMM coalition claiming that the BJP is trying to destabilize the state administration and intimidate local officials.In a letter to EC, principal secretary of the Jharkhand Ca...
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Shabana Azmi REACTS to Saiyami Kher losing her bag with her Ironman gear before Berlin race – See post | – Times of India

Saiyami Kher may be a brilliant actress, but her true love lies in sports, which is why she’s been gearing up for the Ironman competition in Berlin on September 15. After months of intense training, disaster struck—she lost her bag with all her race gear! Naturally, Saiyami was fuming and took to social media to vent, and guess who chimed in? The legendary Shabana Azmi, backing her up and calling out the airlines for their slip-up!Check out her post here:On September 9, Saiyami Kher, star of Ghoomer, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her frustration after losing her bag with all her crucial Ironman gear.She called out Icelandair for offering no help, saying, “My gear is missing, and I’ve had zero assistance. If it doesn’t arrive soon, I’ll need to repurchase everything. Such a pain b...
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Two Delta planes collide at Atlanta airport, wing knocks off tail – Times of India

Two Delta planes collided while they were taxiing at Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday leading to no injuries. The wing of one plane knocked off the tail of the other and the passengers were accommodated on alternative flights. The Federal Aviation Administration said Delta Flight 295's wingtip struck the tail of Endeavor Air Flight 5526. The FAA said it will investigate the incident that occurred at the intersection of two taxiways.The Delta Airbus A350 was headed to Tokyo and the Endeavor was headed to Louisiana. Endeavor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines.Both the planes received heavy damage on the wing and the tail, respectively. Going by the images posted on social media, the vertical stabilizer of the plane whose tail was hit appeared to have been severed from th...
Culture

Video | Rahul Gandhi Texas Statement पर भड़के Anurag और Chirag Paswan आगबबूला कई नेता

 Rahul Gandhi Texas Statement: राहुल गांधी ने विदेश में जाकर फिर कुछ ऐसा बोला है कि देश में विवाद हो गया ...राहुल गांधी ने देश के चुनाव आयोग पर सवाल उठाए हैं....भारत में सिखों की आज़ादी को लेकर सवाल खड़े किए हैं...और चीन की इस बात के लिए तारीफ की है कि उसने बेरोज़गारी के मोर्चे पर मैदान जीत लिया है...राहुल गांधी ने अमेरिका में जो कुछ बोला है, उनमें से कई बातें वो पहले भी बोलते रहे हैं...लेकिन अबकी बार जब वो अमेरिका में बोल रहे थे, तब एक प्रमुख संवैधानिक पद को हासिल करने के बाद बोल रहे थे...राहुल गांधी लोकसभा में नेता विपक्ष भी हैं...जाहिर है लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों के प्रति उनसे उम्मीदें ...पहले के मुकाबले ज्यादा हैं...ये रिपोर्ट देखिए...Source link...
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21 Chennai Metro Rail sites to get flood mitigation infrastructure ahead of monsoon: Mayor

A total of 21 neighbourhoods of Chennai Metro Rail construction sites will get flood mitigation infrastructure before the onset of monsoon, Mayor R. Priya has said.Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the launch of master health check-up for 11,931 workers of the Greater Chennai Corporation, Ms.Priya said a five-member committee has started inspection of the damages to drain infrastructure at 21 locations near metro rail construction sites. “The existing infrastructure has been damaged near the construction sites. The work will be completed before September end,” the Mayor said.Pointing to the completion of 80% of work in the Kosasthalaiyar basin, Ms.Priya said the missing links in the basin would be completed by September end. The State government has facilitated coordination mee...
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‘For the first time in Uttarakhand history … ‘: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on UCC, anti-cheating law at TOI Dialogues – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reiterated that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented soon in the state. At the second edition of TOI Dialogues in Uttarakhand, the chief minister spoke about the historic anti-cheating law and credited the people of the state for these policies."We will implement UCC soon. But the real credit for this goes to the people of Uttarakhand.Since the formation of the state, people have changed the government every 5 years. In 2022, we went to people and said that we would form the same law for every individual in the state if voted to power. And people also history by voting for the same government in a row. We have also continued the work to fulfill people's expectations," he said.On the anti-cheating law, Dhami said, "Our st...
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Bangladesh May Not Export Hilsa To India During Durga Puja

Bangladesh may not export Hilsa (ilish) fish to India during the upcoming Durga Puja festival as the country aims to prioritise local consumption over international trade. Farida Akhter, the Bangladesh interim government's adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, conveyed this during a statement to the media, emphasising the need to ensure sufficient supply for the domestic market. Bangladesh, which produces 70-80% of the world's Hilsa, faces the challenge of maintaining this national treasure. "We cannot allow ilish to be exported while our own people cannot buy them. This year, I have instructed the Ministry of Commerce to prevent any ilish exports to India during Durga Puja," Akhter stated last week, as quoted by Dhaka Tribune. "Protecting ilish breeding grounds and sanctuari...
Politics

Bangladesh May Not Export Hilsa To India During Durga Puja

Bangladesh may not export Hilsa (ilish) fish to India during the upcoming Durga Puja festival as the country aims to prioritise local consumption over international trade. Farida Akhter, the Bangladesh interim government's adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, conveyed this during a statement to the media, emphasising the need to ensure sufficient supply for the domestic market. Bangladesh, which produces 70-80% of the world's Hilsa, faces the challenge of maintaining this national treasure. "We cannot allow ilish to be exported while our own people cannot buy them. This year, I have instructed the Ministry of Commerce to prevent any ilish exports to India during Durga Puja," Akhter stated last week, as quoted by Dhaka Tribune. "Protecting ilish breeding grounds and sanctuari...
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Diljit Dosanjh Dil-Luminati India Tour: Over 1 Lakh Tickets Sold In Pre-Sales, Next Round On Se

Dil-Luminati Tour (India): Fans rushed on Tuesday to secure tickets for Diljit Dosanjh's highly-anticipated Dil-Luminati Tour (India), with pre-sales opening for HDFC Pixel Credit Card holders. The card holders got exclusive access to tickets 48 hours before the general public, with an additional 10% discount. The tickets across all category were sold out within half an hour of going live.  Dil-Luminati Tour (India) pre-sales tickets sold out When sales opened, the most affordable tickets for the Silver (seated) section priced at ₹1,499, were sold out within minutes. Gold (standing) section tickets, priced at a discounted rate of ₹3,999 for early buyers, were also snapped up quickly. By 12:10 PM, the price for Silver tickets jumped to ₹1,999, while Gold area tickets moved up ...
IAF flying officer accuses wing commander of sexual assault, harassment. FIR lodged
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IAF flying officer accuses wing commander of sexual assault, harassment. FIR lodged

New Delhi: A flying officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has accused her superior, a wing commander, of sexual assault and continuous harassment at the station in Srinagar. Budgam Police have registered an FIR on her complaint. In her complaint, she also accused the IAF of not treating her internal complaints seriously and said the force was unwilling to conduct a medical examination despite her complaints about the alleged assault. She added that a medical examination was finally done by the IAF after multiple requests. In the FIR, the officer alleged “continuous harassment, sexual assault and mental torture” for the last two years, police sources said. Show Full Article According to the complaint, the incident took place on 31 December 2023 during the New Y...
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When Sachin Tendulkar donned Pakistan jersey before India debut! | Cricket News – Times of India

In a surprising and lesser-known chapter of cricket history, Sachin Tendulkar, who would go on to become one of India's most celebrated cricketers, briefly fielded for Pakistan during a festival match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.Tendulkar was just a 15-year-old prodigy, not yet the cricketing legend he would later become. The incident took place during Pakistan's 1987 tour of India when Javed Miandad and Abdul Qadir left the field during the lunch break, Sachin was called upon to serve as a substitute fielder for Imran Khan's team.Tendulkar, eager and energetic, was asked to field for the visiting team. He took up a position in the outfield, donning a Pakistan jersey for a brief time, marking an unusual moment where the future Indian icon played for his cricketing rivals.Imran posit...
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Video | Haryana Election: हरियाणा की पिहोवा सीट से BJP उम्मीदवार Kawaljit Singh Ajrana ने लौटाया टिकट

Haryana Election 2024: पिहोवा से बीजेपी उम्मीदवार कंवलजीत सिंह अजराना ने टिकट वापस कर दिया... अब उनकी जगह जय भगवान शर्मा डीडी को टिकट दिया गया है। हमारे साथ कंवलजीत अजराना जुड़ रहे हैं।Source link
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MIT Cambridge or CML Pittsburgh: Which University Excels in Data Science & AI Programme? – Times of India

MIT vs CMU Data Science: When choosing a top-tier Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) programme in the United States, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) are leading contenders. According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, MIT holds the top spot with an impressive overall score of 97.4, while CMU follows closely at number two with a score of 94.9.Here’s a closer look at how these two powerhouses stack up for US students.Overall Ranking ComparisonMIT’s Data Science and AI programme excels in employability with a perfect employer reputation score of 99, and high research metrics, including an academic reputation score of 97.2 and an H-index citation score of 98.1. The programme boasts a balanced student mix with 67% dom...
Sports

Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal spins his way to an outstanding fifer in County Championship | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal made a massive impact in the ongoing County Championship Division II match against Derbyshire on Tuesday. Playing for Northamptonshire, Chahal spun his way through Derbyshire's batting lineup, ending with a brilliant five-wicket haul.His performance has sparked conversations, particularly with his omission from India’s squad in recent international series.Northamptonshire batted first, putting up a modest total of 219, largely thanks to Saif Zaib's impressive 90 and Justin Broad's steady 45.Watch:Unfortunately, Indian star Prithvi Shaw, also part of the Northamptonshire lineup, continued his rough patch with the bat, contributing just four runs in the first innings.In response, Derbyshire was bowled out for 165, thanks to Chahal's masterc...
Politics

JD Vance was ‘caught’ spreading rumors about Haitian immigrants. He doesn’t care – Times of India

The GOP's VP candidate JD Vance was accused of spreading unconfirmed lies about Haitian immigrants eating pet cats and ducks at Ohio's Springfield. It was called a right wing propaganda to slam the Biden-Harris administration as the local police said they received no reports of pets being stolen. JD Vance, however, appeared undeterred by the fact-checkers and said people should not be dissuaded by the 'crybabies in the media'.His office received many inquiries from Springfield residents who said their neighbors' pets were stolen by Haitian migrants. "It's possible, of course, that all of these rumors will turn out to be false," JD Vance said. "Do you know what's confirmed? That a child was murdered by a Haitian migrant who had no right to be here. That local health services have been overw...
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PM Modi emphasizes need to identify, remove obstacles in research ecosystem | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Stressing the need to identify and remove obstacles in the research ecosystem and focus on localised solution to global problems, PM Modi chaired the first governing body meeting of the newly formed Anusandhan National Research Foundation.He stressed on developing a dashboard where information related to research and development happening in the country could be easily monitored.A statement issued by PM Modi said tha the meet drew attention towards discussions about India's science and technology landscape and resdesigning of research and development programmes. A new beginning had been made with the first meeting of the governing body of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), said PM Modi during the meeting. He stressed on the need to identify and remove obstacles in t...
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Haryana CET Group 6 Answer Key 2024 Released at hssc.gov.in: Download Here – Times of India

Haryana CET Group C Answer Key 2024: The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has announced the release of the provisional answer keys for the Group 6 (Commerce) exam, conducted on 10 September 2024 (Evening Session). This examination is part of the recruitment drive under Advt. No. 07/2024, with a total of 1,296 vacancies.Candidates who appeared for the Group 6 exam can now view the provisional answer keys on the HSSC’s official website at www.hssc.gov.in.The answer keys have been uploaded today, 10 September 2024. This provisional release allows candidates to review their responses and submit any objections they may have.Objections to the provisional answer keys must be submitted online by 11 September 2024, at 11:59 P.M. To file an objection, candidates should follow these steps:1....
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Manipur colleges to remain closed on September 11, 12, notice here – Times of India

The Department of Higher and Technical Education, Manipur, has announced a two-day holiday for all government and private colleges on September 11 and 12, 2024. This decision was made amid ongoing protests, aiming to restore peace following clashes in which over 40 students were injured while marching towards Raj Bhawan in Imphal. The official notice reads, ‘In continuation of the Government order of even no.dated 8th September, 2024. It is hereby ordered that all the government colleges/aided colleges, private colleges under the Higher & Technical Education Department, Government of Manipur shall continue to remain closed on 11.09.2024 and 12.09.2024. This is issued with the approval of the competent authority.’Earlier, the Manipur government issued an order suspending internet servic...
Entertainment

Prasoon Joshi at TOI Dialogues Uttarakhand: We have to make efforts to ensure that culture doesn’t get lost in the noise | – Times of India

At the recent TOI Dialogues Uttarakhand, celebrated lyricist and chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Prasoon Joshi, spoke passionately about the importance of staying true to one's cultural roots, particularly in the context of Uttarakhand's growing film and creative industries. Known for his innovative approach, Joshi shared his thoughts on how the local culture and talent can play a pivotal role in shaping Uttarakhand’s identity in the film world.Joshi, who has made significant contributions to Indian cinema and advertising, reflected on his connection to Uttarakhand.He expressed his gratitude for being invited to the dialogue, stating, "They often talk about someone who is the son of the soil, who is sitting in Bombay (Mumbai) and should be contributing. I am tha...