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India-Kenya Innovation Nexus partnership charter signed at IIT-Hyderabad

Facilitating opportunities for cross-border startup growth, knowledge exchange, and capacity-building initiatives as the objective, IIT-Hyderabad and Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) on Tuesday signed the partnership charter of the India-Kenya Innovation Nexus. The Kenyan delegation was led by KeNIA and its 11 universities, and Members of Parliament Amina Dika Abdullahi and Edith Vethi Nyenze. The two-day visit at IIT-H witnessed discussions on incubation, technology commercialisation, and startup ecosystems by both sides. IITH’s iTIC incubator, supported by the Department of Science and Technology, supports entrepreneurs by leveraging research and startup ecosystem to facilitate innovation and entrepreneurship, mentoring, financial aid, intellectual property support, networking op...
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Video | झारखंड में 2 Round में विधानसभा चुनाव, Hemant को कितना झटका दे पाएंगे Champai?

Jharkhand Election Date 2024: झारखंड में 2 चरणों में मतदान होने जा रहा है... पहला चरण 13 नवंबर को होगा जबकि दूसरा चरण 20 नवंबर को यानी महाराष्ट्र के साथ....इस चुनाव में महागठबंधन और एनडीए के बीच जोरदार टक्कर देखने को मिल सकती है.Source link
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Video | UP By Election 2024: वापसी कर पाएगी BJP? या Samajwadi Party के हौसले और होंगे बुलंद? | UP News

Uttar Pradesh Politics: 13 राज्यों की 48 विधानसभा सीटों पर भी उपचुनाव की तारीखों का एलान हो चुका है....इनमें यूपी की 9 सीटें शामिल हैं...यूपी उपचुनाव में अब बड़ा सवाल ये उठ रहा है कि क्या बीजेपी वापस वापसी कर पाएगी? या सपा के हाथ लगेगी बाज़ीSource link
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Video | Rajasthan By-Election की 7 में से बीजेपी के पास सिर्फ एक सीट, बीजेपी के लिए प्रतिष्ठा की लड़ाई

राजस्थान में कुल सात विधानसभा सीटों पर उपचुनाव होना है. यहां 13 नवंबर को वोटिंग होगी और 23 नवंबर को नतीजों की घोषणा होगी. राजस्थान की इन सात सीटों में दौसा, देवली-उनियारा, सलूंबर, झुंझुनू, चौरासी, खींवसर और रामगढ़ विधानसभा सीट शामिल हैं.Source link
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Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu Execute Epic 11-Minute Action Sequence in ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ | – Times of India

Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu are busy promoting their upcoming action series, 'Citadel: Honey Bunny', which will premiere on November 7. The trailer for the series thrilled fans recently, and movie buffs are eagerly waiting to watch Samantha and Varun in an action-packed plot by Raj & DK. Varun shared some exciting details about the action sequences in the show.At the trailer launch, Varun revealed that Samantha and he worked tirelessly to make a particular scene impeccable.The duo shot the scene within 11 minutes without any cuts. Varun mentioned that this intense action sequence will be part of the climax of the series.Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu Gets Candid: Battling Negativity, Trolls & Ill Health | Watch Her ConfessionVarun also discussed his request to Aditya Chopra f...
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Singapore Deploys 2 Fighter Jets To Escort Air India Express Following Bomb Threat

On Tuesday, the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) scrambled two fighter jets to escort an Air India Express plane following a bomb threat, ensuring the aircraft landed safely at Singapore's Changi Airport. The flight, IX 684, was travelling from Madurai to Singapore when it received an alarming email stating that a bomb was on board. Singapore's Defence Minister, Ng Eng Hen, shared the news on X, stating, "Two of our RSAF F-15SGs scrambled and escorted the plane away from populated areas, to finally land safely at Singapore Changi Airport at around 10:04 pm tonight." He also confirmed that Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) systems and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams were activated. Upon landing, the aircraft was handed over to the airport police for further investigation. (1/3) Air ...
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Baba Siddique Murder: Salman Khan Under 24/7 Surveillance, AI-Enabled CCTV Installed Outside Ga

Following the murder of politician Baba Siddique in Mumbai and threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, the security at Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house in Bandra has been beefed up significantly. Heavy police deployment was done in the area around Galaxy Apartments to ensure the actor's safety and prevent any potential threat to him. More than 60 policemen dressed as civilians have been deployed around Bandstand and near Galaxy Apartments. These policemen work 24/7 and monitor all the activities in the area. Adhering to a standard operating procedure (SOP), these police officers stay on toes, maintaining constant vigil over each and every movement to scan any thing suspicious, India Today reported. Besides this, the Mumbai Police have installed high-resolution CCTV cameras that are ...
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Nearly 58.9 % voting in panchayat elections in Ludhiana district at 1,408 polling booths till 4 pm | India News – Times of India

Nearly 58.9 % voting in panchayat elections in Ludhiana district at 1,408 polling booths till 4 pm LUDHIANA: District administration on Tuesday late evening said the voting exercise for the gram panchayat elections in 784 villages of Ludhiana concluded peacefully. As per an official statement, At 4 pm, the Ludhiana has recorded 58.9 percent voting in these elections. District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal inspected the polling exercise at various booths. The official statement said that there are 941 village panchayats in Ludhiana, out of which 157 panchayats were elected unanimously and voting held in the remaining 784 villages. 1408 booths were set up for the voting. Excluding 157 unopposed elected panchayats, there were around 10,77,485 voters including 5,73,5...
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‘Don’t write us down, a revival is around the corner’: Kumar Mangalam Birla on Voda Idea | India News – Times of India

‘Don’t write us down, a revival is around the corner': Kumar Mangalam Birla on Voda Idea NEW DELHI: In one of the most direct statements on Vodafone Idea’s struggling telecom business, promoter Kumar Mangalam Birla on Tuesday said that the ailing company’s revival is “around the corner” and dismissed doubts over the success of the turnaround plans. “We have been written off in the past as well… we will unveil our plans in the next six months,” Birla said on the sidelines of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) when asked about doubts in a section of the investor community about revival efforts.Vodafone Idea had seen its shares crash after the Supreme Court last month rejected a curative petition filed by the company — and Bharti Airtel — over recalculation of the AGR dues. The company will need...
Life Style

Cow vs Buffalo Ghee Benefits: Which is better for you? | – Times of India

Ghee or clarified butter being a good source of healthy fats is recommended in moderation for boosting overall health. Ghee is made by melting butter and separating the solids from the liquid part. While the process to make ghee is the same, both cow ghee and buffalo ghee have their own unique benefits. Buffalo ghee is white in appearance while cow ghee is yellow.Buffalo ghee is more calorie-dense and suitable for those aiming for weight gain, cow ghee on the other hand is lighter to digest and can help with weight loss.When it comes to bone health, buffalo ghee is preferred as it has more fat content that can nourish the bones well. Cow ghee also has an advantage over buffalo ghee when it comes to heart health as it is lower in fat content compared to the latter.Which ghee is best for you...
Culture

Video | SCO Summit 2024: S Jaishankar के पाकिस्तान दौरे से भारत-पाक रिश्तों में जमी बर्फ पिघलेगी?

7 अलग अलग देशों के प्रधानमंत्री इस SCO Summit में कर रहे है सिरकत। भारत की ओर से विदेश मंत्री स. जयशंकर ले रहे है हिस्सा। दोनों देशों की तरफ से यह साफ कर दिया गया है की फोरम के मुद्दों पर ही होगी चर्चा। यह मुद्दे आर्थिक, सुरक्षा और व्यापार के इर्द गिर्द ही होंगे। यह समिट पाकिस्तान के आर्थिक नजरिए से काफी अहम है। इस समिट के माध्यम से पाकिस्तान अपने रिश्तों को दूसरे देशों के साथ मिलकर मजबूत करना चाहता है।Source link...
Sports

West Indies down England to make Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals | Cricket News – Times of India

West Indies vs England (AP Photo) DUBAI: Captain Hayley Matthews and her opening partner Qiana Joseph struck fine half-centuries as the West Indies registered a thumping six-wicket win over England to qualify for the semifinals of the Women's T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. England were knocked out of the showpiece following the defeat. Matthews (50 off 38 balls) and Joseph (52 off 38 balls) shared 102 runs for the opening wicket in 12.2 overs to take the game away from England as West Indies chased down the target of 142 with 12 balls to spare. Both got out in quick succession but Deandra Dottin's 27 off 19 balls ensured that West Indies reached 142 for 4 in 18 overs. South Africa will face Group A winners and defending champions Australia in the first semifinals on Thursday while West...
Life Style

5 times people made headlines for their viral resignation letters

In August 2024, a US woman's email to her boss, wherein she resigned because of her boss's micro-management made much news. In her email. the employee shared how her manager's apathy to the poor working conditions, strict rules of not letting the employees talk, and her micro-managing attitude made her feel anxious and dislike her job.Her email read, “I have never sent an employer such an email, but I am very hurt. This job was one of the best I have had, yet my manager managed to suck the spirit out of me and I grew to hate it with a passion. I was a housekeeper mainly, and often wasn't provided the supplies to do my job... Multiple employees, myself included, had spoken to her in person, about the cleaning supplies and the bedbug issue and nothing changed. Our best employees quit over a ...
Politics

Canada invokes allies support to threaten sanctions on India | India News – Times of India

TOI correspondent from Washington:Canada has invoked support from its "five eyes" intelligence partners and G-7 nations to warn India of sanctions over allegations that New Delhi is involved in transnational hits of Khalistani terrorists on its territory, even as an Indian team probing the matter is holding talks in Washington on Tuesday.“Everything is on the table," Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said at a news conference when asked if Ottawa is considering sanctions against India.She said Canada will continue to "push India to make sure they cooperate" and will continue to engage on the issue with "five eyes" partners, an intelligence alliance that includes the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand, and also Group of Seven nations that includes France, Germany and Italy.Joly's threat...
Politics

WATCH: EAM S Jaishankar, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Shake Hands In Islamabad

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met in Islamabad on Tuesday during an informal dinner hosted by Sharif. The meeting took place amidst the backdrop of the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), for which Jaishankar is in Pakistan's capital. The leaders exchanged greetings and shook hands during the gathering. This marks the first visit by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly nine years, highlighting a rare moment of engagement between the two countries, whose ties remain tense over cross-border terrorism originating from Pakistan. The External Affairs Minister to visit Pakistan was Sushma Swaraj. #WATCH | Islamabad: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif welcomes EAM Dr ...
Sports

‘Kamran Ghulam has got a bit of Steve Smith about him’: Nasser Hussain | Cricket News – Times of India

Kamran Ghulam (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Nasser Hussain was quick to heap praise on Pakistan’s Test debutant Kamran Ghulam, drawing comparisons to Australia’s Steve Smith for the 29-year-old’s balance of aggression and resilience at the crease.Ghulam made an unforgettable impact on Tuesday, guiding his team out of early trouble with a masterful century against England in the second Test at Multan. Nasser Hussain, speaking on Sky Sports, praised Ghulam’s adaptability in tricky conditions. “He had to wait his turn. He's been scoring prolific runs in the last three years. He got the right balance between attack and defence,” Hussain said.Hussain was particularly struck by Ghulam’s “swagger” at the crease, noting how the debutant seamlessly switched between attacking st...
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India vs New Zealand Tests | Want to create a group of pacers and have plenty of options: Rohit

Captain Rohit Sharma is seen during a practice session on the eve of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru on October 15, 2024. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar India Test captain Rohit Sharma threw his weight behind the four travelling reserves — Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav and Prasidh Krishna. The four cricketers could be taken to the five-Test series in Australia next month, Rohit said. “The reason we wanted to keep them close to us was because we are thinking of taking them to Australia. We want to monitor them and see their workload. A lot of these guys have had injuries in the past, so it is important that we try and build them up. We want to create a group of fast bowlers where we have eight or nine options, not three or four options,” Rohit said at a pre...
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The Most Resilient Zodiac Signs – Times of India

Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity, adapt to change, and overcome challenges. Certain zodiac signs are naturally more equipped with this trait, allowing them to navigate life's ups and downs with grace and determination. Here’s a look at the most resilient zodiac signs.1. CapricornCapricorns are known for their strong work ethic and determination.They possess a practical approach to challenges and are adept at setting long-term goals. Their disciplined nature helps them persevere through tough times, making them incredibly resilient.2. ScorpioScorpios have a reputation for their intensity and emotional depth. They are fiercely protective of themselves and their loved ones. When faced with challenges, Scorpios tap into their inner strength, often emerging stronger and m...
Politics

Cushions, carpet, no negative comments: List of Meghan, Harry’s bizarre demands for 2021 school visit revealed – Times of India

Harry and Meghan made a list of demands from a low-income area school that they visited in 2021. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a trip to a low-income school in New York in 2021 for filming their Netflix documentary. This took place just 18 months after the couple stepped down from their royal duties in 2020. Now it has been revealed that they made a lengthy list of bizarre requests to the school so that everything went without a glitch, reported Daily Mail.Harry and Meghan suggested that the school brings cushions and a new carpet so that it suits "Meghan's aesthetic". Their staff took time to choose which school they would visit and went through multiple edits of the press release to ensure that the visit sounded "more substantial". Archwell staff also demanded that consent forms we...
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Congress Names Priyanka Gandhi From Wayanad As EC Announces Schedule For Bypoll

Hours after the Election Commission of India announced the poll schedule for the assembly elections and the bypolls, the Congress on Tuesday named Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as its candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat bypoll. The bypoll is slated to be held next month on November 13. With this announcement, the AICC general secretary, who has been campaigning for her brother and the grand old party, will finally be making her electoral debut after over two decades. The 52-year-old leader will be entering into the political fray after Rahul Gandhi, former Wayanad MP, vacated the seat after winning the Lok Sabha polls from Rae Bareli constituency. Although he had contested and won both Wayanad and Rae Bareli, he chose to go with the latter, paving way for Priyanka Gandhi to make her debut. Pr...
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Jammu & Kashmir Govt Formation: List Of Ministers Likely To Be Part Of Omar Abdullah’s Cabinet

The stage is set for Omar Abdullah to take oath as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir after the victory of the National Conference (NC) in the assembly election after a decade.  The chief minister and his ministers will be administered the oath of office and secrecy by J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at 11:30 am.  Though there has been no official confirmation on the list of the ministers, however, sources said that five ministers will be inducted from the NC and one from Congress. The three Independents also also likely to be inducted into the cabinet. Congress is also likely to get the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker's post as well.  ALSO READ | NC Eyes Rajya Sabha Seats After Govt Formation In J-K, Congress Likely To Get One Seat Here are some of the likely candidates to be induc...
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Maharashtra assembly elections: CM Shinde claims majority for Mahayuti, rival Sena hopeful of ‘justice’ | India News – Times of India

CM Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray / File photos The political atmosphere heated up in Maharashtra soon after the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the assembly polls, which will take place on November 20 in a single phase. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and its rival faction led by Uddhav Thackeray made claims and counterclaims against each other while also asserting victory for themselves in the upcoming polls. While CM Shinde expressed hope of winning the people's mandate based on the work done by his government in the past 2.5 years, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aadtiya Thackeray said they would go to people's court for "justice"."Voting will be held in Maharashtra on November 20, the day will decide the ...
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Zodiac Signs That Excel in Innovative Jobs and Overcome Great Career Setbacks – Times of India

In the competitive world of work, setbacks are inevitable. However, certain zodiac signs possess qualities that not only help them excel in innovative roles but also empower them to bounce back from challenges. Here’s a look at these resilient signs and how they navigate career obstacles.AquariusKnown for their progressive thinking, Aquarians are not easily deterred by setbacks.Their innovative mindset allows them to see failures as opportunities for growth. They thrive on collaboration and often find new ways to tackle problems, making them resilient in fields like technology and social innovation.PiscesPisceans are deeply intuitive and adaptable, which helps them navigate career challenges with grace. Their creativity allows them to reframe setbacks as sources of inspiration. In artistic...
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Monitoring officer inspects rain-affected areas in Madurai

Officials inspect beautification work in progress at the park along Vandiyur ‘kanmoi’ in Madurai on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: G. MOORTHY Monitoring officer for Madurai district A. Arun Thamburaj along with other officials inspected rain-affected areas and other ongoing projects in Madurai city on Tuesday. Mr. Thamburaj along with Corporation Commissioner C. Dinesh Kumar inspected T.M. Nagar where the entire area remains inundated with rainwater for more than two days now.   Later, he inspected other areas such as Sellur and checked the Vaigai river where the water flow has increased due to the heavy rain in the past few days.  Mr. Dinesh Kumar, speaking to reporters, said instructions were already given by the corporation to all the stakeholders not to direct their drainage into Vaigai rive...
Sports

‘IOA doesn’t listen to what I suggest’: Athletes’ commission chief MC Mary Kom – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Boxing great MC Mary Kom, who is also the chairperson of IOA's athletes' commission, says she has stopped giving suggestions to the National Olympic Committee as it doesn't pay attention to them. Mary Kom was among 10 elite sportspersons who were elected on the IOA athletes' commission back in November 2022.The IOA is currently witnessing intense infighting with a section of the office-bearers questioning the governance of president P T Usha, who has denied all allegations against her."I am not into the IOA functioning. We shared so many things with IOA but they don't listen to it. I have a voice but they don't listen to what I suggest. I don't know politics and I don't want to blame anyone," Mary Kom told PTI when asked about the ongoing power struggle in the IOA.The boxers ret...
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Zodiac Signs Naturally Drawn to Spirituality and Healing – Times of India

Certain zodiac signs possess innate traits that make them particularly inclined toward spirituality and healing practices. These signs often seek deeper understanding, connection, and ways to help others. Here’s a look at which signs are naturally drawn to these paths and why.PiscesPisceans are deeply intuitive and empathetic. Their connection to the emotional realm makes them natural healers and spiritual seekers.They often explore practices like meditation, dream analysis, and energy healing, using their sensitivity to understand others’ needs.CancerCancers are nurturing and compassionate, often seeking ways to support and heal those around them. Their strong emotional intelligence enables them to create safe spaces for others. Many Cancers are drawn to caregiving roles, therapy, or holi...