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Canada Didn’t Share ‘A Shred Of Evidence’ With India On Nijjar Case, Says Indian Envoy

New Delhi: India’s High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Verma, who was withdrawn by the government last week in the light of the growing diplomatic imbroglio between New Delhi and Ottawa over the ongoing investigations into the murder of pro-Khalistan Sikh radical Hardeep Singh Nijjar, has said no evidence was shared by the Canadian authorities that is acceptable in the court of law. “We needed to see some evidence on the basis of which we can converse with our Canadian counterparts. Unfortunately, not a shred of evidence has been shared with us. Any evidence which is shared has to be legally acceptable. We are a country of rule of law and so is Canada. So therefore anything that is acceptable in the Canadian court of law, would also be acceptable in the Indian court of law. And, therefore, ...
Entertainment

Rani Mukerji, Sonam Kapoor, Padmini Kolhapure and others make heads turn at Anil Kapoor-Sunita Kapoor’s Karwa Chauth celebration – See photos | – Times of India

Karwa Chauth has arrived, and Bollywood stars are celebrating in style! Anil Kapoor's house is the hub of festivities this year, with A-listers like Rani Mukerji, Sonam Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty, and others attending in full glam.For Karwa Chauth, Sonam Kapoor chose a stunning mint green outfit instead of the usual reds and pinks. Her saree-styled lehenga features a V-neck jacket blouse with intricate embroidery and floral motifs, paired with a pleated skirt and a flowing cape.The saree-style dupatta adds elegance, making her a standout.Rani Mukerji also looked drop-dead gorgeous in a pink and red traditional outfit with matching jewellery and sandals. Padmini Kolhapure, on the other hand, made a rare apperance with her husband Pradeep Sharma.Check out the photos here:Pic: Yoge...
Culture

Video | Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu To Introduce UPI In Maldives

The President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, decided to take the necessary steps to introduce the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) in the island nation, following the recommendation of the Cabinet on Sunday.This move came following India agreeing to share its expertise in the implementation of digital and financial services and to work in the development of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) through the launch of India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Unique Digital Identity, during Mohamed Muizzu's State Visit earlier this month.Source link
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Hoax Bomb Threats Target Nearly 100 Flights In A Week, Aviation Minister Suspects ‘1 Person Cre

On Sunday, as many as 25 flights of Indian airlines were targeted with bomb threats, causing significant disruptions for hundreds of passengers and compelling authorities to relocate numerous aircraft to isolation bays for thorough inspections. This incident followed a similar wave of threats the previous day, which affected over 30 flights. In total, nearly 100 flights have received such threats this week, all of which have since been confirmed as hoaxes, news agency PTI reported. According to PTI, sources indicate that six flights each from IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, and Akasa Air, as well as at least one flight from Air India Express, were among those that received threats on Sunday. An IndiGo spokesperson confirmed awareness of the situation concerning flights 6E 58 (Jeddah to Mumbai)...
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Video | Jammu Kashmir के Ganderbal में Terrorist Attack, एक Doctor समेत 6 लोगों की मौत, 5 घायल | BREAKING

 Ganderbal Terrorist Attack: जम्मू-कश्मीर के गांदरबल जिले में एक निर्माण स्थल पर आतंकवादियों ने गोलीबारी की है, जिसमें 6 लोगों की मौत हो गई है. मृतकों में एक डॉक्टर और 5 मजदूर शामिल है. साथ 5 लोग गंभीर रूप से घायल भी बताए जा रहे हैं. फिलहाल पुलिस का सर्च ऑपरेशन जारी है. पूरे इलाके को छाबनी में तब्दील कर दिया गया है.Source link...
Sports

New Zealand clinch maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title with 32-run victory over South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand delivered a magnificent performance to defeat South Africa by 32 runs and secure their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup championship in Dubai on Sunday. The victory capped off a momentous day for New Zealand cricket, as the men's team also achieved their first Test win in India in 36 years earlier in the day.Despite being put into bat by South Africa, who were appearing in their second consecutive final, the New Zealand team, led by Sophie Devine, excelled under pressure and posted an impressive total of 158 for five on a pitch that had been favoring low scores throughout the tournament. Amelia Kerr contributed a vital 43 off 38 balls, while Brooke Halliday's impactful 38 off 28 balls propelled New Zealand past the 150-run mark.In response, South Africa's opening pai...
Culture

Video | Doctor, 5 Labourers Killed In Jammu And Kashmir Terror Attack

 A doctor and five construction workers were killed when terrorists opened fire at a construction site at Gagangir in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, official sources said Sunday. The number of casualties can go up, sources said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called the attack on non-local labourers "dastardly and cowardly".Source link
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‘Running on vibes’: Pollster Nate Silver gives 24 reasons why Trump could win – Times of India

As the US presidential election enters its final stretch, pollster, statistician, and founder of the polling aggregator FiveThirtyEight, Nate Silver, listed 24 reasons why Republican hopeful Donald Trump could win the race for the White House in his third bid.In his recent blog, Silver stated that this election is essentially a toss-up, but Donald Trump has been gaining ground."This election remains extremely close, but Donald Trump has been gaining ground. One of my pet peeves is the idea that this is Kamala Harris’s election to lose," Silver said."I could articulate some critiques of her campaign, but if you study the factors that have historically determined elections, you'll see that she’s facing difficult circumstances," he added.Here is the list of factors, according to Nate Silver, ...
Sports

New Zealand win maiden Women’s T20 World Cup as South Africa falter in successive final

New Zealand’s Eden Carson, Georgia Plimmer and Molly Penfold celebrate their victory at the end of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup cricket final match between South Africa and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on October 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP New Zealand produced a clinical performance in a high-stakes final to beat South Africa by 32 runs and win their maiden Women's T20 World Cup title on Sunday (October 20, 2024). It turned out to be a historic Sunday for New Zealand cricket as the White Ferns got their hands on the ICC trophy hours after the men recorded their first Test win in India after 36 years. South Africa, playing their second successive final, sent New Zealand in to bat and the Sophie Devine-led side thrived under pressure to post an above p...
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Pravin Amre parts ways with Delhi Capitals? | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: After enjoying a nine-year long stint as an assistant coach, former India batsman-turned coach Pravin Amre is set to part ways with the Delhi Capitals, TOI has learnt.DC have completely revamped their coaching staff recently, with Hemang Badani taking charge as the head coach for the upcoming two seasons. Additionally, Badani's former India teammate, Venugopal Rao has been named as the team's director of cricket."In Amre's case, his parting with DC is mutual, as the franchise owners have always liked the hard work he has put in in building Gen-next players for the team.His four-year contract with the franchise has come to an end. GMR, who are supposed to run the team for the next two years, might still give him a new role in the fresh set-up, but it's unlikely to be a direct role w...
Politics

No anti-China activities will be allowed in Nepal’s territory: PM K.P. Sharma Oli

Nepal PM Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Nepal's Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli said on Sunday that no anti-China activities will be allowed in the country, reaffirming the Himalayan nation's commitment to the 'One China' policy.Mr. Oli made the remarks in a meeting with a high-level Chinese delegation led by Chen Jining, a member of the Communist Party of China's Central Committee. The meeting took place at his official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu.Reaffirming Nepal's commitment to the One China policy, Mr. Oli told the visiting delegation that no anti-China activities would be allowed to operate within Nepal's territory.China claims that the breakaway nation of Taiwan is part of it and makes it mandatory for all the countries having diplomatic ties with i...
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Video | BREAKING: Jammu Kashmir के Ganderbal में Terror Attack, Tunnel में काम करने वाले 2 Labour की हत्या

Jammu Kashmir Terrorist Attack: जम्मू-कश्मीर के गांदरबल जिले में एक निर्माण स्थल पर आतंकवादियों ने गोलीबारी की है, जिसमें 2 मजदूरों की मौत हो गई है. एक पुलिस अधिकारी ने दो मजदूरों के मारे जाने की पुष्टि की. सूत्रों ने बताया कि मृतकों की संख्या बढ़ सकती है. फिलहाल पुलिस का सर्च ऑपरेशन जारी है.Source link
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UP Bypolls: Congress Likely To Skip Contest Amid Strained Ties With Samajwadi Party

The Congress party may refrain from contesting the upcoming bypolls in nine constituencies of Uttar Pradesh, as per sources. Tensions have reportedly emerged between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) within their alliance. According to the sources, the Congress is displeased with the SP's offer of only two seats out of the nine and is contemplating not fielding any candidates, leaving all nine seats for the SP. Congress is also upset with the unilateral announcement of SP candidates. Shortly after the Haryana election results, the SP declared candidates for six seats. Congress’s Uttar Pradesh in-charge, Avinash Pandey, expressed discontent, stating, “This is a one-sided announcement, and we were not consulted about it.” Despite some Congress leaders advocating for contesting all se...
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BJP plays safe in 1st Maharashtra list. Incumbents aplenty, tickets to family members

Mumbai: The BJP Sunday announced its first list of 99 candidates for the 20 November Maharashtra assembly elections, repeating most of the incumbents and giving tickets to family members of several party leaders. The party has brought back Chandrashekhar Bawankule, the state BJP president whose name was dropped from the 2019 list, to contest from his old constituency of Kamthi in Nagpur district. It has also fielded Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis again from his stronghold, Nagpur South West. “The BJP wanted to go with a winnable formula and did not want to take any risk in this election,” political analyst Abhay Deshpande told ThePrint. Show Full Article “The names chosen in this first list are mostly repeated and those who are newly inducted are the ones who hav...
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Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final: Amelia Kerr’s Brilliance Guides New Zealand Women To 158

Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Final: Amelia Kerr continues her stellar run of form, as her resilient 43 helps New Zealand Women breach the 150-run mark and end their innings at 158/5 in their 20 overs against South Africa Women in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. South Africa need 159 runs to win the Women's #T20WorldCup 2024 🏏#SAvNZ #WhateverItTakeshttps://t.co/Lyv6zDPtHP — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) October 20, 2024Here's Howe The First Innings Panned-Out New Zealand Women were off to a flying start, but in their quest of putting on runs at a quickter pace, they lost Georgia Plimmer in the second over. Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr steadied the ship and anchored the White Ferns pretty well, before the former departed in the 8...
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Two Migrant Workers Killed In Terror Attack In J&K’s Ganderbal, Forces Launch Search Ops

Two migrant workers were killed and five others injured in a terror attack in Gagangeer area of Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Sunday. The incident unfolded after the terrorists opened fire at a camp of labourers of a private company engaged in building a tunnel between Gagangier and the tourist resort of Sonamarg.  The two deceased were rushed to a hospital after the firing. However, they were declared dead on arrival. The injured have been shifted for treatment to Srinagar city. The Kashmir Zone Police confirmed the terror attack in a post on X, saying, "Terror incident in Gagangeer, Ganderbal. Area cordoned off by security forces. Further details shall follow." #Terror incident in Gagangeer, #Ganderbal. Area cordoned off by security forces. Further details shall follow....
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2 labourers killed, 2 injured in terrorist attack in J&K’s Ganderbal | India News – Times of India

Two labourers were killed and two injured in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Sunday.The terrorists opened fire on the camp housing labourers of a private company working on construction of a tunnel at Gund area in the district, officials told news agency PTI.Two labourers died on the spot while two others sustained injuries. Police and army have cordoned off the area to track the attackers.This is the fifth targeted attack on non-natives in Kashmir this year.Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack, calling it "a dastardly & cowardly attack on non-local labourers"."Very sad news of a dastardly & cowardly attack on non-local labourers at Gagangir in Sonamarg region. These people were working on a key infrastructure project i...
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CJI Chandrachud Recalls Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi Dispute: ‘Sat Before Deity And Told Him He…’

Pune, Oct 20 (PTI) Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Sunday said he had prayed to God for a solution to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute and asserted God will find a way if one has faith. He was addressing residents of his native Kanhersar village in Khed taluka where he was felicitated. "Very often we have cases (to adjudicate) but we don't arrive at a solution. Something similar happened during the Ayodhya (Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute) which was in front of me for three months. I sat before the deity and told him he needs to find a solution," he said. Asserting that he prays regularly, the CJI said, "Believe me, if you have faith, God will always find a way." On November 9, 2019, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by then Chief Justice of India Ranjan ...
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Lin Laishram celebrates her first Karwa Chauth with Randeep Hooda but with a twist: ‘Husband Since you said no fasting…’ | – Times of India

Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram are celebrating their first Karwa Chauth since getting married last year. Although Randeep couldn’t be with Lin on this occasion, she shared a post on social media, mentioning his sweet suggestion for her to skip the fasting.Check out her post here:Lin shared a few photos on Instagram. The first shows her in a bright red outfit, happily dancing and smiling as she lifts part of her attire, radiating festive joy.The second image features a basket filled with snacks, representing her relaxed approach to the traditional fast. Her playful caption reads, “Happy First #KarwaChauth! Husband, since you said no fasting, I’ve got a basket full of snacks, Netflix ready, and my dance moves on standby! #KarwaChauthVibes.”Randeep and Lin are loved for their down-to-earth an...
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PL 2024/25: John Stones Rescues Manchester City YET AGAIN; Wolves Suffer Heart-Breaking Defeat

John Stones Winner vs Wolves: John Stones has once again come to the rescue of Manchester City in the Premier League this season, as the defensive midfielder/defender scores a thumping header in the dying seconds of the match to help Pep Guardiola's side register all the 3 points with a 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers. John Stones' stoppage-time header has sent @ManCity to the top of the table ⬆️#WOLMCI pic.twitter.com/LvAeVIg54S — Premier League (@premierleague) October 20, 2024With the win, Manchester City now go on top of the table and can go second if Liverpool manages to beat Chelsea tonight. Wolverhampton Wanderers Vs Manchester City HIGHLIGHTS Manchester City were all business right from the kick-off, as they started dominating possession, but were pegged back i...
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‘Don’t get popped’: Kamala under fire over campaign ad targeting black men’s love life – Times of India

In her bid to secure support from black voters ahead of the upcoming US presidential election, Democratic hopeful Kamala Harris drew flak over a new campaign ad which targets black men's love life.The ad, which targets users on Instagram and Snapchat, features a speed dating scenario designed to encourage young voters to participate in the election.In the advertisement, a man approaches a group of women holding balloons and is questioned about his income, height, and fitness habits.During the conversation, one of the women inquires about his "plans to vote," to which the man responds, "Uh, I didn't plan on it." This response prompts all the women to pop their balloons, and a caption on the screen reads, "Don't get popped," followed by "Vote, Election Day is November 5."The ad has been play...
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Trump incoherence to incontinence: The schlong and short of it – Times of India

TOI Correspondent from Washington: He's been called weird, bizarre, and crazy. Yet nothing can adequately capture Donald Trump's latest descent into human anatomy and physiology, the latest of which involves public reflections on a dead golfer's manhood amid growing concerns that the MAGA supremo is losing his marbles.Speaking at a campaign rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Trump spent a full 12 minutes droning about golfing legend Arnold Palmer, after whom the local airport is named, before concluding with startling insights about his anatomy."Arnold Palmer is all man. I mean no disrespect to women, I love women, but he was all man. When he took showers with the other pros they came out saying ‘Oh my God. It's unbelievable," the Republican candidate for the US Presidency said. Why that was ...
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Shiv Sena Backs Down On Party Post For Gauri Lankesh Murder Accused As Oppn Slams ‘Shameless Ma

The Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has stayed the appointment of Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the 2017 murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, from holding any post in the party in Jalna district. This decision comes amid criticism from opposition parties slamming Pangarkar’s re-entry into the party. Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls, Pangarkar joined the Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Friday in the presence of party leader and former state minister Arjun Khotkar. Khotkar initially announced that Pangarkar, a former Shiv Sainik, had returned to the party and had been nominated as the chief of the Jalna assembly poll campaign. However, a statement from the Shiv Sena on Sunday clarified that if Pangarkar had been appointed to any party post in the district, the d...
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‘Koi bhagne ki zarurat nahi’: Sachin Tendulkar teases Virender Sehwag with a witty birthday post | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket fraternity on Sunday flooded social media with birthday wishes for Indian batting legend Virender Sehwag, who turned 46.Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar humorously posted on X, noting that Sehwag's age of 46 is the "perfect mix of four and six," much like his explosive batting style."Happy 46th,Viru! 46 ka matlab hai 4 aur 6 ka perfect mix--bilkul tumhari batting ki tarah.Koi bhagne ki zarurat nahi. Tumhara saal bhi tumhare shots ki tarah dhamakedaar ho!," posted Sachin.The official X handle of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wished the legendary batter a very happy birthday, listing his accomplishments.Sehwag's long-time teammate and World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also sent his birthday wishes, playfully remarking that Sehwag is the r...