Day: September 16, 2024

Kolkata case: Jipmer resident doctors hold pen-down protest, form human chain

Jipmer resident doctors taking part in a nation-wide pen down protest in the hospital premises on Monday. | Photo Credit: S. S. KUMAR The Jipmer Resident Doctors’ Association (JRDA) staged a pen-down protest confined to elective duties for an hour on Monday as part of a nation-wide stir to express solidarity with the month-long agitation by resident doctors in Kolkata seeking justice in the rape-murder of a PG trainee at the RG Kar Hospital.The JRDA rescheduled its pen-down stir planned initially during the forenoon to 4 p.m. following a request from the administration. They also took out a rally in the Jipmer campus from the OPD screening section to the Administration Block.Resident doctors also formed a human chain in a symbolic gesture of solidarity with the All India Resident and Junio...

16Sep

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Video | Himachal Pradesh में Masjid में अवैध निर्माण का सच जानिए NDTV की स्पेशल ग्राउंड रिपोर्ट में

Mandi Masjid Controversy: हिमाचल प्रदेश के मंडी में अवैध मस्जिद निर्माण का विवाद थमने का नाम नहीं ले रहा है। शिमला के बाद अब मंडी और कुल्लू में कथित मस्जिद विवाद को लेकर लोगों ने उग्र प्रदर्शन किया। कुल्लू में जामा मस्जिद अखाड़ा बाजार में हिंदू देवभूमि जागरण द्वारा प्रदर्शन का आह्वान किया गया। तो वही मंडी में प्रदर्शन को देखते हुए मंडी व्यापार मंडल ने 14 सितंबर को 2 घंटे के बंद का आह्वान किया। इससे पहले कल प्रदर्शन को रोकने के लिए प्रदर्शनकारियों पर पुलिस ने वॉटर कैनन का भी इस्तेमाल किया था ।Source link...

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Video | Water Storage Breach At Vedanta Alumina Refinery In Odisha Impacts Farm Land

A water storage facility breach at miner Vedanta's aluminium unit in Odisha has impacted agricultural land, the company said on Monday. The incident happened at Vedanta's Lanjigarh alumina refinery in Odisha. The water overflowed due to heavy rain. Vedanta Aluminium said it is "actively addressing" the breach, which occurred during the early hours of Sunday.Source link

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Video | Donald Trump Assassination Attempt: Donald Trump पर फिर हमले की कोशिश या चाल?

Donald Trump Firing News: अमेरिका के पूर्व राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप पर हमले की ये दूसरी कोशिश है। एक बार पहले उन पर हमला हो चुका है। एफ़बीआई (FBI) और सीक्रेट सर्विस की तरफ़ से कहा जा रहा है कि हमलावर 300 से 500 मीटर दूर था लेकिन सवाल है कि यहां तक वो कैसे पहुंच गया. ट्रंप की सुरक्षा को लेकर उठ रहे सवालों को बता रहे हैं हमारे सहयोगी.Source link...

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Video | The Biggest Stories Of September 16, 2024

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Bodycam video reveals this about 2nd assassination attempt on Donald Trump – Times of India

The authorities have released the bodycam footage revealing the exact moment when Ryan Wesley Routh, the 58-year-old man who attempted to kill Donald Trump in Florida was arrested. The accused was arrested around 40 minutes after he made the attempt and then fled when Security Service spotted his gun sticking out of the bush, roughly 400 yards away from Trump. As the Security Service engaged with him before he could pull the trigger, he fled the spot.A chase followed and after that he was arrested. "Keep walking," an officer said as others raced in to cuff him. Routh was wearing sunglasses and appeared to be smiling after he was restrained. He was then asked whether he was aware why he had been stopped. 'Yes,' Ryan said. The vehicle in which he was fleeing had a license plate stolen from a...

16Sep

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India preparing base for next 1,000 years, best bet for the 21st century: PM Modi – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India is "preparing a base for the next 1,000 years and not focusing on just reaching the top, but to sustain at that position” to make the world feel is the best bet for the 21st century, prime minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, indicating the underpinnings of the policy priorities in his third term.“Not just India, the whole world believes that India is the best bet of the 21st century,” he told investors at the fourth renewable energy summit at Gandhinagar in Gujarat, adding the country's diversity, scale, capacity, potential and performance are all unique and pave the way for Indian solutions for global applications.Modi touched upon the decisions taken in the first 100 days in office -- such as building 7 crore houses for the poor on top of 4 crore already distributed -...

16Sep

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‘We can be political rivals but … ‘: BJP’s reaction on minister’s Rahul ‘No. 1 terrorist’ remark – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a first reaction to party leader and Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu's "number one terrorist" remark against Rahul Gandhi, BJP leader MA Naqvi distanced the party from the statement on Monday and said the comments were against the party's culture and in "bad taste"."This is neither the BJP's culture nor that of our country. We can be political rivals and opponents but indulging in such dirty talk and using such a language is in bad taste," Naqvi told PTI when asked about Bittu's remarks targeting Gandhi."Those who talk like this, it is injurious to their political health. The BJP's culture of politeness is its USP and must be adhered to by all," he said, without taking anyone's name.Union minister Bittu on Sunday hit out at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi a ...

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Business

Karishma Tanna To Niti Taylor: TV Celebs Who Had An Intimate Wedding; SEE PICS

Nehalaxmi Iyer and Rudraysh Joshii: Nehalaxmi Iyer, known for her role in Ishqbaaaz, tied the knot with Rudraysh Joshii in an intimate ceremony on February 26 this year. The couple chose to forgo a grand wedding, opting instead for a small gathering with close family and friends, emphasizing the importance of their bond over extravagance. Their celebration included two ceremonies – a simple South Indian wedding followed by a traditional Marathi wedding.Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma: Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma initially planned a grand, traditional wedding but had to alter their plans due to the pandemic. The couple officially had a court marriage on April 15, 2020. Later, they fulfilled Puja's dream of a Bengali-style wedding with a three-day celebration, including a sangeet, mehndi, an...

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After acing the Pakistan Test, Bangladesh gears up for the India challenge

Takeoff time: India and Jurel will look to make a flying start against Bangladesh in the new Test season opener. | Photo Credit: RAGU R Bangladesh has had a tough last few months, dealing with internal political turmoil followed by floods that affected the daily lives of scores of its citizens. Even as things were on the boil at home, the cricket team pulled off a stunning upset away in Pakistan, sweeping the two-Test series 2-0 recently, bringing some succour to the embattled nation. Fresh from the historic series win, Najmul Hossain Shanto’s men embark on their next big challenge, searching for their first Test victory against India. The two-match series, though, will be a much more daunting task.It will be a true test of how far the outfit has come in the longest format, for India has l...

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Duleep Trophy | I got my chances and have done well, says Anshul Kamboj

Special one: Kamboj, who took eight wickets for India-C, was delighted with the wicket of Sarfaraz. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Medium-pacer Anshul Kamboj (23) was both surprised and hopeful when he was named in the India-C squad for the Duleep Trophy.“I was not hoping for that (Duleep Trophy call-up), because I’ve done well in white-ball cricket. Red ball was not good for me last year. But (after selection) I was hoping that maybe I will come in (into the XI) and play. I got my chances and I have done well,” he said, after his team’s second-round match against India-B at the Rural Development Trust (RDT) Stadium B-ground here on Sunday. It was his eight for 69, his maiden First Class five-for, that helped India-C secure a big first-innings lead. He was adjudged the Player-of-the-M...

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Science

Researchers discover changes in the brain throughout pregnancy – Times of India

CALIFORNIA: Pregnancy is a transforming period in a person's life during which the body undergoes rapid physiological adjustments to prepare for parenthood, as we all know. What the broad hormonal alterations caused by pregnancy do to the brain is still a mystery.Researchers in Professor Emily Jacobs' group at UC Santa Barbara have created the first-ever map of a human brain during pregnancy, shedding insight on this understudied area."We wanted to look at the trajectory of brain changes specifically within the gestational window," said Laura Pritschet, lead author of a paper just published in Nature Neuroscience (link) . Previous studies had taken snapshots of the brain before and after pregnancy, she said, but never have we witnessed the pregnant brain in the midst of this metamorphosis....

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Patient’s attendant harasses woman doctor on night duty at BHU hospital | Varanasi News – Times of India

VARANASI: A resident doctor at Sir Sunder Lal Hospital of Banaras Hindu University has alleged harassment by a patient’s attendant while she was on night duty in the maternal and child health wing.BHU chief proctor Prof SP Singh on Monday confirmed getting the victim’s complaint on e-mail and said a probe has been started. Further action would be taken soon after investigation, he said.The woman doctor in her complaint alleged that when she was on duty at MCH wing on Saturday evening, when a patient’s attendant started pressuring her to talk to the head of the department while posing as a staff of the chief medical officer.When she said that the HoD could be contacted only by following the protocol, the man called a student and they both misbehaved with her. The complainant said after she ...

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Mindset must change from making concessions for women to recognising their entitlements: CJI | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, delivered a powerful keynote address at the SheShakti event in New Delhi on September 16, 2024, organized by a media outlet. He emphasized the need for society to move beyond making concessions for women and, instead, to recognize their entitlements.Addressing the larger issue of women's rights and safety, CJI Chandrachud pointed out that while legal provisions exist to safeguard women's interests in both public and private spaces, changing societal mindsets is crucial for real justice.He opened his address by discussing the broad challenges facing women today, which include the need for equal opportunities and dignity. The CJI stressed that women's rights are not just a women's issue, highlighting how he had personally learned valuable le...

16Sep

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Bigg Boss 18: First Promo Of Salman Khan Hosted Show Based On ‘Time Ka Tandav’ OUT

Fans have been buzzing with excitement ever since Salman Khan was spotted filming the promo for 'Bigg Boss 18'. Now, with the release of the first teaser, anticipation for the upcoming season has skyrocketed. The 10-second clip, featuring a voiceover from the 'Dabangg' actor himself, is enough to get viewers on the edge of their seats. Following last season’s "Dil, Dimaag aur Dum Ka Game," the makers have introduced yet another intriguing and fresh theme. Bigg Boss Season 18 Promo In the teaser, Salman Khan says, "Bigg Boss dekhenge gharwaloon ka future. Ab hoga time ka taandav (Bigg Boss will see the future of the housemates. Now, time will play a crucial part for contestants)." Although the short teaser doesn’t reveal the release date or contestant details, it promises that Bigg Boss 18 ...

16Sep

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India Calls Irani Supreme Leader Khamenei’s Comments On Muslims Suffering ‘Misinformed’

India on Monday strongly condemned the remarks made by Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the occasion of Prophet Mohammed's birth anniversary, in which he highlighted the 'suffering of Muslims' mentioning places, including India. In a firm response, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement, describing Khamenei's comments as "misinformed and unacceptable". "We strongly deplore the comments made regarding minorities in India by the Supreme Leader of Iran. These are misinformed and unacceptable," the ministry said. Statement on Unacceptable Comments made by the Supreme Leader of Iran:https://t.co/Db94FGChaF pic.twitter.com/MpOFxtfuRO — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 16, 2024The MEA further urged countries offering criticism on minority trea...

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Video | Who Is Ryan Routh, Suspect In Trump’s 2nd Assassination Attempt

In today's episode of US Election Watch, the suspect in Donald Trump's second apparent assassination attempt, Ryan Routh, has been identified as someone who has been quite vocal about his support for Ukraine, and extremely critical of former President Trump recently. Routh is expected to face federal charges when he appears in court later today. Routh reportedly supported Trump in 2016 but then changed his mind. NDTV's Parmeshwar Bawa reports.Source link

16Sep

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Life Style

Covid XEC Symptoms: New variant Covid XEC spreading fast; symptoms to watch out for | – Times of India

Covid XEC, a new and stronger variant of Coronavirus is fast spreading in Europe and surrounding areas, and is set to become a dominant strain come winters, as per experts.First discovered in Germany in June, the variant is a hybrid of previously discovered omicron subvariants – KS.1.1 and KP.3.3. KS.1.1 is one of the FLiRT variants that are among the strains driving the number of Covid cases in many parts of the world.XEC might have an advantage from its unusual T22N mutation, in combination with the FLuQE mutations,as per experts.FLuQE (KP.3) is a direct descendant of FLiRT, which means it carries the same mutations as the FLiRT variants, with just an additional amino acid change in the spike protein, Q493E. “At this juncture, the XEC variant appears to be the most likely one to get legs...

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BJP MLA Falls Onto Railway Track While Flagging Off Newly Launched Vande Bharat In Etawah

A BJP MLA fell onto a railway track on Tuesday while flagging off the newly launched Vande Bharat during an event at Etawah Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh. The incident comes on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off six Vande Bharat trains for Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar and UP at Ranchi. Among the newly inaugurated Vande Bharat trains, the prime minister also virtually launched a new Vande Bharat between Agra and Varanasi. When the Vande Bharat left Agra and reached Etawah Junction on Tuesday evening, a huge crowd was eagerly waiting to welcome the newly launched train. Several leaders, including Etawah MLA Sarita Bhadoria, welcomed the loco-pilot and the train manager with garlands. However, chaos erupted soon after when people pushed forward during which the Etawah MLA fe...

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‘Look at their own record’: India hits back at Iran Supreme Leader’s ‘suffering of Muslims’ remark | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India on Monday reacted strongly to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's remark on the situation of minorities in the country. In a controversial tweet, he named India among the places Muslims are "suffering" and called for solidarity among the community around the world. Indian government termed his remark "misinformed" and said the countries making such remarks should "look at their own record".On the occasion of Prophet Mohammed’s birth anniversary, Khamenei wrote on X, "The enemies of Islam have always tried to make us indifferent with regard to our shared identity as an Islamic Ummah. We cannot consider ourselves to be Muslims if we are oblivious to the suffering that a Muslim is enduring in Myanmar, Gaza, India, or any other place."Talking about Iran, he said, "Ill-wishers...

16Sep

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Govt launches programme to tackle glacial lake outburst flood threat in Himalayas, all 190 high-risk lakes to be monitored | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Sikkim, which occurred in Oct 2023 and claimed 14 lives, has highlighted the vulnerability of the entire Himalayan region to such catastrophic events. This tragedy prompted the Centre to launch a comprehensive national GLOF risk mitigation programme, targeting 190 high-risk glacial lakes across four states and two Union Territories.The Kedarnath disaster of 2013 had brought some awareness to the dangers posed by GLOFs, but the recent disasters call for greater preparedness.The programme, led by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), aims to conduct detailed technical hazard assessments of all high-risk glacial lakes and install automated weather and water level monitoring stations (AWWS) and early warning systems (EWS) at the...

16Sep

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The story behind Australian great Ricky Ponting’s nickname ‘Punter’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ricky Ponting, the legendary Australian cricketer, earned the nickname 'Punter' early in his cricketing career.The origin of the nickname is tied to Ponting's love for betting on horse races and greyhounds, a common pastime in Australia.In Australian slang, a "punter" is someone who places bets, especially on horse races, which made it a fitting nickname for the young cricketer.Ponting grew up in Tasmania, where he was introduced to cricket at a young age by his family. However, aside from his passion for cricket, he developed a fondness for betting.During his early days in the Tasmanian cricket circuit, Ponting would often spend his downtime at the racetrack or watching races on television.He wasn't just a casual observer; he enjoyed the thrill of placing bets and the excitemen...

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‘No India vs Pakistan final’: Pak fans rue defeat to China in Asian Champions Trophy semi-finals | Hockey News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan final in the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy will not happen, as Pakistan suffered a shocking defeat to China in the semi-finals. In a gripping contest on Monday, China edged out Pakistan 2-0 in a shootout after the game ended 1-1 in regular time. This historic upset marks the first time China have reached the final of the tournament, leaving Pakistani fans in disbelief.The absence of an India vs Pakistan final has left fans ruing what could have been a blockbuster match, with many fans expressing their disappointment over missing out on the chance to see the arch-rivals clash in the final. One fan posted on X, “No India vs Pakistan final in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy as Pakistan lost to China in the semifinal. Who’s responsible for this?” ....

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