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Politics

Mark Cuban wanted Elon Musk and Kamala Harris to be friends. Then this happened… – Times of India

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban tried to set up a meeting between Elon Musk and Kamala Harris but Kamala Harris' team was skeptical that Musk would go on X and post something about the meeting which will give the meeting a different spin than what it would have been. Speaking on MSNBC, Mark Cuban said he was trying for a amicable middle ground for the two when he was asked whether a possible Kamala Harris administration would embrace Elon Musk.Elon Musk has endorsed Donald Trump is eyeing an administrative role -- at a department of government efficiency -- if Trump wins. He said he will be fu**ed if Kamala Harris wins. "100%. Yeah, for sure. Why not? Look, she's been very clear—she's going to work with Republicans. She's not an ideologue, and that's key. She talks about it all the time. S...
Culture

Video | Bulandshahr Cylinder Blast News: UP के बुलंदशहर में सिलेंडर फटने से 5 लोगों की मौत | Breaking News

Bulandshahr Cylinder Blast News: उत्तर प्रदेश के बुलंदशहर में बड़ा हादसा सिकंदराबाद में सिलेंडर फटने से एक मकान हुआ जमींदोज हादसे में अब तक 5 लोगों की मौत मलबे में अभी भी कई लोगों के फंसे होने की आशंका राहत और बचाव कार्य जारीSource link
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Video | Ganderbal Terror Attack: क्या कुछ हुआ था गांदरबल हमले के दौरान? जानिए पूरी स्टोरी | City Centre

Jammu Kashmir Ganderbal Terror Attack: जम्मू कश्मीर (Jammu and Kashmir) के गांदरबल जिले में श्रीनगर-लेह राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग पर एक सुरंग निर्माण स्थल पर आतंकवादी हमले में एक डॉक्टर और छह श्रमिकों की मौत हो गयी . अधिकारियों ने बताया कि जिले के गुंड इलाके में एक सुरंग परियोजना पर कार्यरत मजदूर एवं अन्य कर्मी देर शाम जब अपने शिविर में लौटे तब अज्ञात आतंकवादियों ने उनपर हमला कर दिया. जिस समय यह घटना हुई उस समय मजदूर खाना खा रहे थे. अचानक लाइट चली गयी और मजदूरों पर आतंकियों ने फायरिंग शुरू कर दी. माना जाता है कि आंतकवादियों की संख्या कम से कम दो थी. इस घटना की जिम्मेदारी लश्कर-ए-तैयबा (Lashkar-e-Taiba) से जुड़े संगठन ‘द रेजिस्टेंस फ्रंट' (TRF) ने ली है.Source link...
Culture

Video | India Canada Relations पर S Jaishankar की खरी-खरी, बदलता विश्व शक्ति संतुलन पश्चिम को पच नहीं रहा

S Jaishankar On Canada: विदेश मंत्री एस जयशंकर ने कहा, "कनाडा का मुद्दा एक सामान्य पश्चिमी मुद्दा और कनाडा विशिष्ट मुद्दा है. दुनिया के समीकरण बदल रहे हैं. विश्व में शक्ति संतुलन बदल रहा है. ऐसे में पश्चिम के देश इसे पचा नहीं पा रहे. हालांकि, सभी पश्चिम देश एक जैसे नहीं हैं."Source link
Culture

Video | “Committed To Furthering Bilateral Relations With BRICS Countries”: Indian Envoy To Russia

"As a founding member of BRICS India is committed to furthering bilateral relations with all BRICS countries and also cooperation within BRICS' framework. Particularly for economic cooperation, reforming multilateral institutions, promoting multipolarity in world and also address contemporary issues that is inclusive development, digital inclusion, financial inclusion, increasing representation of global south in decision making organisations," Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar told NDTV ahead of PM Modi's visit to Kazan for BRICS summit.Source link
Politics

Police Commemoration Day observed in Puducherry

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy paying tribute to martyrs at Police Martyrs’ Memorial in Gorimedu on Monday. The Puducherry police on Monday joined their counterparts in the rest of the country to pay homage to police personnel, who died in the line of duty, on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day. The day is observed across the country on October 21 to pay respects to the 10 policemen who were killed by Chinese troops in an ambush at Hot Springs in Ladakh on this day in the year 1959. At a programme organised by the Puducherry police at Gorimedu, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, Home Minister A. Namassivayam, Director-General of Police Shalini Singh, senior police officers, heads of defence establishments and retired officers paid tributes to the personnel. Mr. Rangasamy and others laid wreat...
Business

Israeli Woman, Who Survived Hamas Attacks At Nova Festival, Dies By Suicide On Her Birthday

A 22-year-old woman, who survived the deadly Hamas attack on Supernova music festival in Southern Israel on October 7, 2023, died by suicide on her birthday after a year-long struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder. The deceased, Shirel Golan, was found dead in her apartment on her 22nd birthday, according to a report in The Jerusalem Post.  The report quoting her family said Golan suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder due to the horrific events at the festival on October 7 when Hamas attacked Israeli citizens, killing around 1,200 and kidnapping 250 people. She was the youngest of five siblings and is survived by her parents and four brothers. לפי משפחתה של שיראל גולן, שניצלה מהנובה, היא שמה קץ לחייה ביום הולדתה ה-22, בגלל מצוקה נפשית ופוסט טראומה שלא טופלה.לא עסוקים בכל...
Sports

India batter Sarfaraz Khan blessed with a baby boy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Two days after scoring his maiden Test century against New Zealand, rising India star Sarfaraz Khan has been blessed with a baby boy, bringing joy to his family and fans.This special moment adds to an already memorable week for the talented cricketer, who has been making headlines for his impressive performances on the field. Sarfaraz demonstrated his exceptional batting skills during the rain-interrupted fourth day of the match in Bengaluru, scoring an impressive 150 runs. Playing in only his fourth Test match since his debut earlier this year, the young batter described his century as a 'dream come true'."Since I started playing cricket, it was my dream to play for India and score a 100 for India. I am happy," the 26-year-old had told reporters on Saturday.IND vs NZ: Decoding ...
Sports

Ishan Kishan makes comeback, named in India A squad led by Ruturaj Gaikwad | Cricket News – Times of India

Ishan Kishan (Photo Source: X) Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan is set to make his international comeback after being named in the India A squad for the tour of Australia next month.The squad will be led by batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad.ALSO WATCHIND vs NZ: Decoding what went wrong for Rohit Sharma & Co. | Injury Updates: Pant, Gill & ShamiKishan was removed from the list of BCCI contracted players earlier this year after he had made himself unavailable for domestic tournaments despite not being on national duty. "The Men's Selection Committee has picked a 15-member India A squad for the upcoming tour of Australia. India A will play two first-class matches against Australia A in Mackay and Melbourne respectively and then take part in a three-day intra-squad game against Team India (Seni...
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Emerging Teams Asia Cup: Rasikh Salam, Abhishek Sharma shine in India A’s seven-wicket win vs UAE | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India A secured a dominant 7-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the second Group B match of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.UAE, batting first, struggled from the start as India A's bowlers dominated. Rasikh Salam spearheaded the attack, taking three wickets in a sensational over during the Powerplay.Vaibhav Arora made an early breakthrough by dismissing Aryansh Sharma for 1. Soon after, Rasikh's fiery spell removed Nilansh Keswani (5), Vishnu Sukumaran (0), and Syed Haider Shah (4), reducing UAE to 40/5 in the 6 overs. Captain Basil Hameed fought back briefly with a 12-ball 22 but received little support from the lower order. Ramandeep Singh took two crucial wickets as UAE collapsed to 107 all out i...
Business

Pakistan: Hindu Temple In Punjab Set For Reconstruction After 64 Years, Govt Allocates PKR 1 Cr

Pakistan has allocated a budget of Pakistani Rs 10 million (PKR 1 crore) for the reconstruction of the Baoli Sahib temple in Zafarwal town of Narowal, Punjab province, marking the first phase of restoration after 64 years of disuse. This initiative is being overseen by the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), the federal body responsible for managing minority worship places in Pakistan, Dawn News reported on Monday. The Baoli Sahib temple, located in Narowal—a city on the western bank of the river Ravi—became non-functional in 1960 after coming under the ETPB's control. The absence of a functioning temple in Narowal district has forced the Hindu community, numbering over 1,453, to perform their religious rituals at home or travel to temples in Sialkot and Lahore. ALSO READ | India-China Bo...
Sports

Karnataka calls up Aneesh, Abhinav for Ranji game against Bihar

Abhinav Manohar | Photo Credit: File photo: VIJAY SONEJI Bengaluru: With Devdutt Padikkal being named in the India-A squad to Australia, Karnataka has called up K.V. Aneesh and Abhinav Manohar as reinforcements for its Ranji Trophy away trip to Bihar (October 26 to 29).The contest is a must-win for the eight-time champion after having collected just two points from its opening two matches.Aneesh, 23, debuted last season and played four First-Class games, including the Ranji quarterfinal against Vidarbha where he made 34 and 40 batting at No.3.Abhinav Manohar, 30, is yet to make his red-ball debut. The hard-hitting batter has played 36 T20s and seven List A matches for Karnataka and has turned out for Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Most recently, he finished with 550 runs at a strike-rate of 19...
Politics

Gaurav Taneja Shares Karwa Chauth Celebration Video With Wife Ritu Rathee

New Delhi: It looks like Gaurav Taneja and his wife Ritu Rathee have overcome their marital problems and reunited. YouTubers Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast and Ritu Rathee have been the centre of attention lately as their divorce rumours swirled on social media. Now, Gaurav dismissed these reports by sharing a video of him and his wife Ritu celebrating Karwa Chauth. In the video, Gaurav can be seen making halwa for Ritu as he waits for her to come back from her duty. Later, in the video she broke her fast and touched his feet as a traditional way to show her respect. Their fans, who were unhappy and shocked by the divorce news, are now pleased to see them together. Under their post, supporters wished them well, with one user commenting, “Happy Ending.” Some also wrote, “Made ...
Politics

RG Kar case: Doctors call off strike after meeting with CM Mamata Banerjee | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The agitating doctors decided to call off their 'fast-unto-death' strike after 16 days after meeting with the Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday. The meeting which was live streamed, lasted for more than two hours and witnessed discussions on several demands of the protesting doctors in RG Kar rape and murder case, including the prevailing "threat culture" in the state's hospitals."At RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, several junior doctors and medical students were suspended without following proper procedures and rules. How can these students or resident doctors be suspended just on the basis of complaints? Who gave the college authorities the right to take such a step without informing the state government? Isn't this a threat culture?" the chief minister said...
Culture

Video | Gunfight Between Jewellery Store Owner, Robbers In Bihar, 3 Injured

A dramatic CCTV footage of a daylight robbery by a group of armed men in a jewellery store in Bihar's Begusarai has gone viral on social media. An employee of the jewellery store and two of the robbers were injured in a gunfight that broke out after the store owner fired in self-defence, the police said. The two injured robbers have been arrested, the police said. Pramod Poddar, the store owner, alleged the administration did not provide security despite being asked to tighten vigil in view of Dhanteras later this month, ahead of Diwali.Source link
Politics

Jharkhand Election: Congress-JMM Seat-Sharing Finalised, Hemant’s Party To Contest 41 Seats

The Congress-led alliance in Jharkhand has reached a seat-sharing agreement ahead of the Assembly Elections, scheduled to be held in two phases next month. The seat-sharing formula was finalised after a meeting of the Central Election Committee of the Congress Party at the Congress Headquarters in Delhi. As per the agreement, Congress will contest on 29 seats in Jharkhand, while Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha will contest 41 seats, RJD 6 and Left 4. One more seat will be allotted to a minor party.   The Congress leaders on Monday held discussions regarding potential candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections.   The meeting, held at the party headquarters in the national capital, was attended by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and...
Politics

Biggest fund-raising quarter ever: How Harris surpassed Trump in money – Times of India

Kamala Harris breaking all records in Fall fund raising The quarter ending in September has been the biggest fund-raising quarter ever for Vice President Kamala Harris as her campaign managed to raise $1 billion in three months -- $378 million in September alone. And Trump campaign in September raised $160 million -- despite the backing of the world's richest man Elon Musk. According to an NYT report, Harris campaign entered October with $348 million on hand and Trump campaign with $283 million. Kamala Harris was seen as the winner of the ABC News presidential debate and every month since June, when Joe Biden opted out of the presidential race, Harris out-raised and outspent Trump. Previous record-holder is Joe BidenThe previous record for the highest fund-raising quarter across all party ...
Sports

3 wickets in 1 over! India pacer Rasikh Salam rips UAE apart – WATCH | Cricket News – Times of India

Rasikh Salam (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: India A pacer Rasikh Salam delivered an outstanding performance in the second Group B match of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Monday.In a single over during the Powerplay, Rasikh ripped through the UAE's top order, triggreing a collapse that saw the Emirates team getting bowled out for a mere 107 runs in 16.5 overs.The 24-year-old pacer started the over by dismissing Nilansh Keswani for 5 off 9 balls, with Vaibhav Arora taking a sharp catch.On the very next delivery, Rasikh had Vishnu Sukumaran caught behind by wicketkeeper Prabhsimran Singh, which put him on a hat-trick.Though he missed the hat-trick, Rasikh bowled Syed Haider on the fifth ball of the...
Politics

Firecrackers can be burst only between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m., and between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., says TNPCB

Individuals have been advised to avoid using joined (series) firecrackers that produce excessive noise. Photo: File | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM To control pollution from firecrackers during Deepavali, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has issued comprehensive guidelines for the upcoming celebrations. According to the advisory, which seeks to manage noise and pollution levels during the festival, the designated time slots to burst firecrackers are between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. To address the environmental and health impacts of firecrackers, the advisory says TNPCB is collaborating with various government departments to educate the public on safe practices. The public have been encouraged to use less polluting, low-sound green crackers and organising co...
Politics

Maharashtra Polls: Congress’s First List To Be Out On Oct 23, Nana Patole, Prithviraj Chavan Li

Maharashtra Election 2024: The Congress is likely to release its first list of candidates on October 23 as names were finalised on 63 seats. Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole, former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan from Karad, and Nitin Raut may feature on the first list of Congress candidates. In preparation for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Congress Central Election Committee (CEC) has finalised candidates for 63 seats, sources revealed. The next meeting of the Central Election Committee is scheduled for 25 October. During the latest meeting, details about some of the finalised candidates have emerged. Here is a list of potential candidates who may feature in the Congress's first list: Nana Patole: Sakoli Prithviraj Chavan: Karad South Balasah...
Entertainment

Vikrant Massey comments on successful stars being ‘Sh*tty’ in real life: ‘There are many people..’ | – Times of India

People often say that celebrities in the glam world hide their real faces behind a mask. The ‘12 Fail’ star Vikrant Massey shared his opinion on the same. After gaining years of experience in the entertainment industry, Vikrant Massey recently spoke candidly on the existence of successful actors who are ‘sh*tty’ in real life.When on Unfiltered with Samdish the actor was asked, "Can you be a shitty person in life and be a great actor?," Vikrant said, "There are many people.They are adored, they are loved, they are so-called aspirational. But you have to give it to them for being successful.”Vikrant also said that the industry is full of pretense. "No, creative artists," Vikrant responded when asked if he was referring to technicians. In addition, the actor mentioned that he is open to cosme...
Travel

CET Graduate Level 2024: RSMSSB Rajasthan allows application corrections till 1st November – Times of India

Rajasthan Staff Selection Board Opens Correction Window for CET (Graduate Level) 2024 Applications. (Getty Images) CET 2024 correction window: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has announced the opening of the online correction window for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) (Graduate Level) 2024. The window allows candidates to correct specific errors in their application forms.The CET 2024 examination, held between 27th and 28th September 2024, invited applications from aspiring candidates.To address any inaccuracies in their submissions, the correction period will be available from 23rd October 2024 until 1st November 2024, 23:59 hours.Candidates are informed that they cannot modify their photographs, signatures, or details entered during the One-Time Registration (OTR). However, ...
Politics

‘People Now Think Of Raising 16 Children’: Tamil Nadu CM Flags Concern Over Lok Sabha Delimitat

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday suggested that the Lok Sabha delimitation exercise could encourage families to have more children. He was speaking at a ceremony where he solemnised the marriages of 31 couples, organised by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department. Stalin alluded to a traditional Tamil blessing, “pathinarum petru peru vazhvu vazhga,” which means "acquire 16 different kinds of wealth and lead a prosperous life," while addressing the implications of the delimitation process that will reshape India's electoral map. According to news agency PTI, reflecting on the Tamil saying, Stalin explained, “In the past, elders used to bless newly married couples to acquire 16 kinds of wealth, including fame, education, lineage, and wealth—not to ...
Travel

Cornell vs UC Davis: Which Veterinary Science Programme Offers Better Academic Excellence and Research for US Students? – Times of India

Representative Image. (Getty Images) Choosing the right veterinary science programme is crucial for aspiring veterinarians. For US-based students, Cornell University and the University of California, Davis, consistently rank among the top veterinary science programmes worldwide, as per the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. In this feature, we’ll compare these two prestigious universities to help students in the US make informed decisions, focusing on academic excellence, research opportunities, tuition fees, scholarships, and the benefits of being a native student.Overall Ranking ComparisonAccording to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 for Veterinary Science, the University of California, Davis, ranks second globally with an overall score of 95.3.Cornell Universi...
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Survey shows Americans widely support federal school choice program: Understanding how it works, key pros and cons explained – Times of India

A new poll found that Americans overwhelmingly support federal school choice measures. According to the Centre Square Voters' Voice Poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights, more than two-thirds of the 2,200 likely voters polled support a federal tax credit program that would allow families to use public funds to send their children to a school of their choice, including private institutions, according to local US media reports.This reflects a growing trend of support for school choice across the nation.The American Federation for Children (AFC) also confirmed these findings in its own survey, which found that 68% of voters favor school choice, according to a Fordham Institute report.The high level of support, particularly among Latinos (75%) and African Americans (72%), along with Repu...