Thursday, November 7TRUSTED FEARLESS,FAIR,FRESH,FIRST NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL NEWS PORTAL

Day: November 4, 2024

Travel

Trump vs. Harris: How the 2024 Election Will Determine the Future of STEM Funding in Higher Education – Times of India

As the US heads into the 2024 elections, education funding—especially for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs—is emerging as a pivotal issue. With Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris taking distinct stances, the future of American higher education and STEM support hangs in the balance. American universities have long relied on federal funding to drive critical research, innovation, and training, attracting thousands of students and researchers globally. However, depending on who wins the 2024 election, this support structure could see significant changes.Policies under either the Trump or Harris administration will likely influence everything from federal grants and scholarships to the allocation of research funds and visa policies for internati...
Sports

Whitewash might awaken a ‘sleeping giant’: Australia’s Josh Hazlewood wary of bruised India | Cricket News – Times of India

NE WDELHI: New Zealand stunning India 3-0 at home for an unprecedented series win has left Australia wary as pacer Josh Hazlewood feels that the embarrassing loss might awaken a 'sleeping giant' ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under. The Kiwis on Sunday completed a stunning series sweep, handing India their first-ever 3-0 whitewash at home.With the marquee series set to commence from November 22 in Australia, Hazlewood said that the loss against the Kiwis might have shaken India's confidence and they aren't sure what to expect from Rohit Sharma and Co."It might awaken a sleeping giant, so to speak. We will see that when they come out," Hazlewood told Sydney Morning Herald."It is obviously better them losing 3-0 than winning 3-0, easily. The confidence might have taken a bit of a h...
Politics

‘Deliberate attacks … cowardly attempts’: PM Modi’s first reaction on India-Canada tensions, temple attacks | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In his first statement on the worsening India-Canada ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday "strongly condemned" the "deliberate attack" on a Hindu temple in Brampton, and slammed the Justin Trudeau administration's "cowardly attempts" to "intimidate" Indian diplomats.Standing up for Indians across the world, PM Modi's strong statement comes as India-Canada relations have hit a low point since the former withdrew its diplomats following allegations of violence against Sikh separatist Khalistani leaders on Canadian soil."I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally appalling are the cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats. Such acts of violence will never weaken India’s resolve. We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and u...
Politics

Bengaluru Man Sits On Box Of Lit Firecrackers After Dare From Drunk Friends, Dies — VIDEO

Bengaluru News: A 32-year-old man, identified as Shabarish, succumbed to injuries on 2nd November after allegedly accepting a dare to sit on a box of firecrackers set to explode, police revealed on Monday. The tragic incident, which occurred on Deepavali, involved Shabarish and six friends, all reportedly intoxicated at the time. According to police, the group of friends gathered in Bengaluru’s Konanakunte area on 31st October, dared Shabarish to sit atop a box of lit firecrackers. As part of the challenge, they promised to buy him an autorickshaw if he went through with it, news agency PTI reported. As per India Today, a senior police officer disclosed that Shabarish, who was unemployed, accepted the dangerous dare with hopes of improving his future by winning the promised vehicle. The in...
Politics

Who Will Replace Jay Shah As BCCI Secretary?

Jay Shah is all set to take over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Before he assumes the top job, the current Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary will have to step down from this position in November. Notably, Shah was elected unopposed as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) earlier this year. READ HERE | BCCI Centre Of Excellence Officially Inaugurated In Bengaluru: Everything You Need To Know Rohan Jaitley Remains The Frontrunner To Replace Jay Shah? With Shah's tenure at the BCCI which started in 2019 nearing its end, there are questions regarding who will replace him in the Indian cricket board. If media reports are to be believed Rohan Jaitley remains the frontrunner to replace Shah. The same was carried in a report carr...
Life Style

Patola to Paithani: Best sari outings of Nita Ambani

Dedicating fashion to Indian culture and heritageNita Ambani is all about luxury, grace, culture, and timelessness in elegance. Having a penchant for fashionable ensembles, her impeccable and high-class taste in fashion makes her stand out of the crowd. Let’s take a glance at some of her iconic sari outings over the years.Source link
Business

‘Such Violent Acts Will Never Weaken India’s Resolve’: PM Modi Condemns Attack On Hindu Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada, by saying that the acts of violence would never weaken India's resolve. PM Modi said he is appalled at the cowardly attempts to intimidate the Indian diplomats and called on the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law."I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally appalling are the cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats. Such acts of violence will never weaken India’s resolve. We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law," PM Modi said in a post on X. I strongly condemn the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada. Equally appalling are the cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplom...
Sports

Mitchell Starc scripts history as Australia win over Pakistan in first ODI | Cricket News – Times of India

Mitchell Starc (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Australian pacer Mitchell Starc overtook legendary compatriot Brett Lee to become the fastest bowler to achieve 100 ODI wickets in his country. Starc accomplished this feat during the first ODI against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). During the game, Starc delivered a fine performance with the ball. He took three wickets for 33 runs in his 10 overs at an economy rate of 3.33. He got the wickets of both openers Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub and later went on to get the scalp of Shaheen Shah Afridi.Also See: Cricket Live ScoreNow, Starc has taken his 100 ODI wickets in Australia in just 54 innings, outdoing Lee's record of reaching the milestone in 55 innings. Glenn McGrath, another Aussie legend, is third ont he list, get...
Life Style

This is what the shape of your forehead reveals about your nature and character

People with a broad or big forehead are often intelligent, intuitive, organised, quick learners, open-minded, and good at multitasking. Their wisdom not only helps them navigate the ups and downs of life, but it is because of this virtue that people often look up to them to seek advice. They are generally content in life, and this makes them stay happy in their own company. However, in social gatherings, they are often the center of attention. Many celebs, royalty, and successful businesspersons often have big foreheads and these traits are often seen in them. While people with broad foreheads have quite a few good qualities, the one thing that goes against them is their anger-- which can even overshadow their good traits. And so, one needs to stay balanced at all times. Also, such people ...
Sports

IPL auction 2025 set to be held in Riyadh at end of November

General view during day two of the TATA Indian Premier League Player Auction held at the ITC Gardenia hotel in Bengaluru on the 13th February 2022Photo by Arjun Singh / Sportzpics for IPL | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Indian Premier League's high-profile auction will be held in the Saudi Arabian capital city of Riyadh in the last week of this month, sources in the BCCI confirmed on Monday (November 4, 2024). "The IPL auctions will be held in Riyadh and it has been notified to the franchises. The likely dates are November 24 and 25," a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. This year's auction is a mega one with high profile India stars like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Arshdeep...
Politics

‘I Have My Own Faith…’: CJI Chandrachud Breaks Silence On ‘Praying To God’ For Solution To Ay

The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday addressed the controversy around his remarks about praying to God to help him find a solution to the Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute. The CJI while speaking at an event said that his words were put on head by social media and just because he has his own faith that does not mean he can't do justice to people from other faiths. The Chief Justice who was speaking at Indian Express Adda, said that the cases are decided on legal and constitutional principles and just because he has his own faith that does not mean he cannot deliver justice to people of other faith.  I was speaking in my village. I was asked about how I stay calm in the arena of conflict in courts. I said everyone has their own Mantra...Somebody may want to exercis...
Entertainment

Shah Rukh Khan says he is not a role model after quitting smoking – Times of India

King Khan of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, recently opened up about quitting smoking after 30 years, thrilling his fans and followers online. After making the announcement, the actor also shared that he does not consider himself a great role model, even though many were inspired to quit smoking following his statement.On Shah Rukh’s 59th birthday, on November 2, the actor attended a meet-and-greet event for his fans, where he shared the exciting news of quitting smoking. A video shared by SRK’s fan page on Twitter quickly went viral. In the video, King Khan says, “Jab jab zindagi me jaisa accha lage woh karo... Main koi aisa role model nahi hoon... (Whatever you feel is right, do that. I am not a role model)."Shah Rukh Khan is trying to quit smokingThe ‘Jawan’ actor also mentioned that it was...
Politics

Hasanamba temple: After counting hundi collections, total revenue crossed ₹12.63 crore

Cash and valuables offered by devotees during their visit to Hasanamba temple in Hassan, were counted on Monday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Hasanamba temple in Hassan collected a total revenue of ₹12.63 crores, including the hundi collections, during the annual festival that concluded on Sunday, November 3. The officers of the Revenue Department, on Monday, counted cash offered by devotees during their visit to the temple.Besides the cash, the devotees offered 51 grams of gold and 913 grams of silver items.  | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT ...
Business

It’s Not Just Kamala Harris And Donald Trump: Meet The Others In 2024 US Presidential Race

US Presidential Election 2024: The 60th US presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential and closely watched races in recent history. The contest will decide the country’s 47th president and 50th vice president, roles widely recognised as the most powerful in the world. The 2024 election will see all 435 seats in the House of Representatives up for grabs, along with 34 of the 100 seats in the Senate. These congressional elections will shape the composition of the 119th Congress. Additionally, voters will decide on 13 state and territorial governorships and numerous other state and local offices. The spotlight is on the main contenders for the presidency: Democrat Kamala Harris, the current vice president, and Republican Donald Trump, the former president. However,...
Politics

What’s the controversy around Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla, transferred by EC just before polls

Mumbai: The Election Commission of India (ECI) Monday ordered the immediate transfer of Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Shukla and instructed the Maharashtra chief secretary to hand over her responsibilities to the next senior-most IPS officer in the cadre. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar had previously advised officials, both during review meetings and the assembly election announcement, to be impartial and fair, and emphasised that they should also ensure their conduct is perceived as non-partisan in carrying out their duties. This comes mere days after Congress state chief Nana Patole requested the ECI to remove DGP Shukla from her post ahead of the 20 November assembly polls. The Congress is part of the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the stat...
Politics

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Specifications Leaked: Likely To Feature 16GB RAM & RDNA Graphics

In September, Sony unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro, following a wave of leaks that hinted at the enhancements to come. Set to hit shelves in select markets on November 7, the PS5 Pro promises exciting upgrades, although Sony has yet to disclose the full hardware specifications. However, it appears that details about the console’s specs have now surfaced ahead of its official launch. PS5 Pro: Specifications (Expected) Over the weekend, purported specifications for the PlayStation 5 Pro emerged online, shedding light on the console's hardware. This spec sheet, written in Portuguese, appears to have leaked following early shipments of the PS5 Pro to customers in certain international markets. An image of the spec sheet was shared by X user @videotechuk_, providing insights into the console’s f...
Sports

Australia looks like a huge mountain to climb: Sunil Gavaskar after India’s home debacle | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Powerhouse India on Sunday suffered an unprecedented and embarrassing 3-0 series loss at home against New Zealand just before their high-profile tour of Australia which starts from November 22.The recent whitewash against the Kiwis means a demoralized Indian team now has got to win 4 matches out of 5 Down Under in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy to make it to the WTC Final on their own. With very less time to regather and regroup ahead of the marquee tour, questions are being raised over the team's preparedness for the high profile series.The Indian team also recently cancelled their warm-up game ahead of the first Test in Perth and legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels that the Australia tour will be a huge mountain to climb.Gavaskar was critical of India's spin plans against the ...
Culture

Video | Stock Market Crash: शेयर मार्केट में जबरदस्त गिरावट की क्या है असल वजह? | Sawaal India Ka

Stock Market Crash: शेयर मार्केट में सोमवार को जबरदस्त गिरावट देखने को मिली. सेंसेक्स और निफ्टी में 2% की गिरावट देखने को मिली. शुरुआती घंटों में निफ्टी ने 6 अगस्त के बाद 24,000 का स्तर तोड़ा और 3 महीने के निचले स्तर पर फिसल गया. सेंसेक्स भी 1,400 अंकों से ज्यादा टूट गया. सेंसेक्स 942 अंक गिरकर 78,782 अंक पर बंद हुआ.Source link
Business

The Great Indian Kapil Show: Netizens Call Out Sunil Grover For Mocking Triptii Dimri’s Scenes

New Delhi: In a recent episode on The Great Indian Kapil Show, Sunil Grover mocked actress Triptii Dimri for her bold scenes in ‘Animal’ with Ranbir Kapoor. Netizens are not pleased with Sunil Grover's jokes, which he delivers while dressed as Dafli. Triptii Dimri was there on the comedy reality show with her 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' co-stars Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan. According to a video that went viral after being posted by Kapil Sharma's show's streaming partner, Netflix, Sunil Grover's character jokingly asked about Triptii Dimri's intimate scenes in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’. Sunil Grover’s on-stage character Dafli started the conversation by asking, "Aap ho jo Aminal (Animal) picture mein thi?" Triptii replied, "Ji main hi thi." "Yeh jo aapne Ranbir Kapoor ke saath kiya hai, I h...
Politics

Why Amit Shah’s messaging on Sarna code for tribals is a departure from RSS’s long-standing position

New Delhi: In what can be construed as a significant departure from the Sangh Parivar’s position on Adivasis, Home Minister Amit Shah Sunday said that if elected to power in Jharkhand, BJP will deliberate on a separate Sarna code for tribals in the decennial census. Shah, while releasing BJP’s “Sankalp Patra” for the assembly elections in Jharkhand, said, “The BJP, if voted to power in Jharkhand, will deliberate on the Sarna religious code issue, and take appropriate decisions.” A senior RSS functionary in Ranchi told ThePrint that the statement was made solely keeping in mind electoral compulsions.  Show Full Article “The BJP found itself on a sticky wicket on this issue. There had to be some accommodation of tribal sentiment,” the functionary said. “It has o...
Uncategorized

The Spirit Animal of Leo: The Majestic Roar of the Lion – Times of India

Leo, the bold and charismatic fifth sign of the zodiac, finds its spirit animal in the magnificent lion. The lion, often dubbed the king of the jungle, perfectly mirrors the regal and commanding presence of Leo individuals. Picture a lion basking in the golden savannah, its main glowing under the sun—this is Leo, radiating confidence and strength, always ready to take center stage. The lion’s roar can be heard for miles, much like how a Leo’s personality can’t help but be noticed. Leos are natural-born leaders, exuding a sense of authority and grace that draws others to them. Their confidence is inspiring, and their warmth is contagious, making them the heart and soul of any gathering. Just as the lion is a symbol of bravery and nobility, Leos are known for their courage and unwavering spi...
Politics

Top 5 Bank Fixed Deposits: Which are the best FDs for 1, 2, 3 and 5-year time period? Check list – Times of India

Individuals with surplus funds or maturing FDs could consider current high-interest rates for reinvestment. (AI image) Top 5 Bank FDs: Bank Fixed Deposits (FDs) remain a popular choice among conservative investors seeking stable returns. The current high-interest-rate scenario presents an opportune moment for investments, particularly before potential repo rate reductions by the RBI. Selecting the optimal FD among various banking institutions requires careful consideration of interest rates and terms.The RBI's decision to maintain current repo rates during its October monetary policy review suggests an end to its repo rate pause. Financial analysts anticipate interest rate reductions by the central bank in the coming policy reviews.This anticipated shift in interest rates could lead to dec...
Business

Harris Vs Trump: When Will The World Know Who Has Won As US Votes To Elect New President

US Presidential Election 2024: As Americans cast their votes in the 2024 presidential election, the final results will hinge on several critical factors, from how votes are cast and counted to potential legal disputes in key battleground states. The winner may be clear on election night — or the process could stretch into days or weeks.  Here's what to expect as the world awaits the results. When Can We Expect The 2024 US Presidential Election Results? The race between Democrat Kamala Harris, the current vice-president, and Republican Donald Trump, the former president, has been closely contested. National and swing-state polls are neck-and-neck, suggesting potential narrow margins in key states, which could require recounts. Some states may announce results quickly due to recent improveme...
Sports

India’s coaching staff under the scanner ahead of the Border-Gavaskar series

Time to step it up: Gambhir and Rohit will be under immense pressure to get back to winning ways. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: K. MURALI KUMAR When he took over the reins of the Indian men’s cricket team from a successful and popular head coach Rahul Dravid in July, he was expected to carry on the legacy.Despite the lack of coaching experience at First Class or international level, Gautam Gambhir was backed to the hilt. Not only was he handed a long-term contract but he was also allowed to handpick the members of his coaching staff.Four months hence, Gambhir and his trusted lieutenants find themselves in a spot of bother. If the tenure-opening ODI series loss was a trailer, a never-before whitewash in a home Tes...
Travel

Chhattisgarh Police Constable Admit Card 2024 released, here’s the direct link to download – Times of India

CG Police Constable Admit Card 2024: The Chhattisgarh Police Department has released the admit cards for the recruitment of Constables (GD/Trade/Driver). Candidates can now download their admit cards from the official website at cgpolice.gov.in.According to the Times of India, the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification (DV) are scheduled for November 16, 2024. This recruitment drive aims to fill 5,967 vacancies in the Chhattisgarh Police Department.The tests will be held at designated exam centers in Raipur, Dhamtari, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Bilaspur, Surajpur, Jagdalpur, and Kondagaon.How to download CG Police Admit Card 2024 for DV and Physical TestsStep 1: Visit the official website of Chhattisgarh Police at cgpolice.gov.in.Step 2: On the h...
Politics

Chhath Puja: Packed Stations, Passengers Standing In Toilets As Overloaded Trains Struggle With

As Chhath Puja approaches, railway stations across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Surat, and Patna, are witnessing an unprecedented rush of passengers heading to their hometowns. Despite special trains introduced by Indian Railways, heavy crowding has left commuters struggling for space, with reports of passengers unable to find even standing room.  At Delhi’s Anand Vihar Railway Station, special tents have been set up to accommodate the throngs awaiting trains. However, in Mumbai, the situation has turned particularly dire, with some passengers forced to hang onto train doors at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) due to lack of space.  Several passengers have reportedly resorted to standing or sitting in toilets as all available seats remain occupied. WATCH | त्योहारों के चलते स्टेशनों ...