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WhatsApp group for ‘Mallu Hindu’ IAS officers stirs row, deleted later | India News – Times of India

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It was akin to a Diwali surprise - several IAS officers belonging to the Kerala cadre got "added" to a new WhatsApp group on October 31, labelled 'Mallu Hindu Officers.'The WhatsApp group, which included only Hindu officers in the cadre, was created from the phone number used by IAS officer K Gopalakrishnan. It led to immediate objections, with many officers finding it inappropriate and contrary to the secular principles that officers are expected to uphold.The WhatsApp group was disbanded a day after its creation, with Gopalakrishnan claiming that his phone was hacked. He stated that multiple groups were formed using his contacts without his consent. It is learnt that the officer also filed a police complaint in this regard.The incident comes on the heels of another hi...

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Watch: Officers throw punches in Georgia-Florida game chaos – Times of India

Georgia-Florida game turns violent (Video credit: Ohio’s Tate's X account) A disturbing incident occurred during the Georgia-Florida college football match at EverBank Stadium on Saturday, when two police officers were seen repeatedly striking different supporters in the stands.A 15-second video shared on X showed one officer delivering three strikes to a supporter already down, whilst another officer struck a different supporter at least seven times before forcing him onto the concrete. A third officer visible in the footage remained uninvolved in any physical altercation.A bystander was heard expressing shock, shouting "Why are you punching him?" as one officer continued striking the supporter repeatedly.The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office responded on X on Saturday, saying, "The Jacksonvi...

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Govt. taking up ‘useless’ foreign tours and not implementing guarantees: BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress government led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of running a directionless administration in Telangana with no focus on people’s welfare or on implementing the six guarantees among various sections of people but on spending money on “useless” foreign tours. Rajya Sabha MP and national OBC president K. Laxman, in a press statement, flayed the government for ignoring the promises made to farmers and other sections of society including unemployed youth and women but spending money on “25 foreign tours” by its ministers thus far or taking up “contentious” works to divert people’s attention.The financial assistance scheme of ‘Rythu Bharosa’ has been put on the backburner with no word on the enhanced fund of ₹15,000 for each acre or bon...

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Zodiac signs most likely to own their fashion line – Times of India

Fashion is an art of creativity that portrays one's personality, style, and individuality. Some zodiac signs have the creativity and vision to open up their fashion line. Let's see which one has the potential to succeed in the fashion industry, why, and in which position!1. AriesAries are bold and adventurous, therefore fashion trendsetters. With their fearless approach, Aries can try unique styles, making some daring choices because they are not afraid. Passionate innovators, Aries would produce a fashion line that is able to cut across the conventional boundaries of normalcy.2. TaurusTaurus is famous for its eye for beauty and love for luxury. They appreciate good quality materials and timeless designs, which would influence their fashion line. Being practical, they would combine comfort...

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“If initiatives like ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ are crimes, then I’m ready to…”: CM Eknath Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 4 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi for criticising the state government’s Ladki Bahin Yojana and said that if launching initiatives like ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ is a crime, then he is ready to commit thousands of such ‘crimes’.Addressing a public gathering in Kurla, CM Shinde said, “…The opposition parties say they will stop Ladki Bahin Yojana. What reply will you give to them?…They went to Mumbai High Court but got rejected, the people of MVA went to Nagpur Court to stop the Ladki Bahin Yojana. They say they will stop Ladki Bahin Yojana and other schemes…They say that giving money to Ladki Bahin is a crime, I am ready to commit such a crime not once but ten times.” ...

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Spain PM, king heckled on visit to flood-hit area

King Felipe VI of Spain (L) talks with a person as angry residents heckle him during his visit to Paiporta, in the region of Valencia, eastern Spain, on November 3, 2024, in the aftermath of devastating deadly floods | Photo Credit: AFP A delegation led by Spain's king and prime minister was heckled on Sunday as it visited the Valencia region hit by deadly floods, with some screaming "assassins" and others throwing mud, according to AFP journalists at the scene.King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the town of Paiporta, one of the most affected by the floods that have killed more than 200 people, alongside Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and other officials. The crowd's anger seemed mostly directed at Sanchez a...

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I shouldn’t have left White House, says Trump raking up bitter memories following 2020 election

Washington, Nov 4 (PTI): The United States will on Tuesday witness one of the closest presidential elections in decades with Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic leader Kamala Harris making last ditch efforts to sway the remaining undecided voters in key battleground states.More than 75 million Americans have already cast their votes as of Sunday, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab that tracks early and mail-in voting across the US.With just two days left for the national election day, Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump are criss-crossing politically pivotal battleground states making closing arguments to drum up support.Various polls have predicted an exceptionally tight race between Harris and Trump. Political analysts say either of the t...

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Piers Morgan reveals who he thinks will win the US 2024 election: ‘Tiger Woods of politics is…’ – Times of India

Piers Morgan said Donald Trump is not an angel but will be good for US economy. Veteran UK broadcaster Piers Morgan said Donald Trump would be the Tiger Woods of politics if he wins the election as that would be the greatest comeback. On Fox News, Morgan said he has the same feeling now as he had felt in 2016 about Trump's victory. He said Trump has a blunt way of going about things and his rhetoric is something controversial and disappointing but at the international stage, he is respected as a tough guy who gets things done. Piers Morgan said economy and immigration are the main issues in this election and Americans trust Donald Trump on both the issues more than Kamala Harris. In a different interview, Piers Morgan said he thinks Trump would win but nothing would surprise him as this is...

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Ananya Panday is enjoying being a maasi to cousin Alanna Panday’s son River; calls him her ‘little koala’ – See photo | – Times of India

Ananya Panday is overjoyed to embrace her new role as a 'massi' after her cousin sister Alanna Panday welcomed her son, River, with Ivor McCray. Recently, Ananya shared an adorable photo with baby River on Instagram, showcasing her excitement while fulfilling her 'Maasi duties.' Check out her post here:In the sweet picture, Ananya is dressed casually in a blue hoodie and jeans, showcasing a relaxed vibe. She opted for minimal makeup and styled her hair in an updo while cuddling baby River, radiating warmth and affection. The adorable moment perfectly captures her joy in her new role as a 'maasi.'In the cozy scene, little River curiously gazes at the camera, nestled close to Ananya’s hand. He’s dressed in a soft white and light grey outfit, perfectly capturing the essence of a playful baby....

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Reopen case against 8 cops for custodial death of Ziauddin in 2021: UP court – Times of India

AYODHAYA: A court in UP's Ambedkar Nagar has ordered reopening of a murder case against eight policemen in connection with the custodial death of a 37-year-old man in 2021. Chief judicial magistrate Sudha Yadav based her order on injury marks documented in the postmortem report, rejecting the police's final report, which claimed that Ziauddin died of a heart attack.On Saturday, Ambedkar Nagar SP Kaustubh appointed DSP Devendra Maurya as the new investigating officer, following court directives issued ten days prior.Police had detained Ziauddin on March 25, 2021, in connection with a robbery case while he was on his way to visit relatives. His family accused the cops of kidnapping and murdering Ziauddin. Based on a complaint from Ziauddin's brother, Shahabuddin, police filed an FIR against ...

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Zodiac signs that tend to be cold – Times of India

Of course, each zodiac sign is a little bit different. But some tend to be quite cold, even emotionally detached. Sometimes it's very reserved; sometimes it's very analytical. Other times, people might just think of it as being self-contained. Let's take a look at the zodiac signs often referred to as "cold" and why they earn that label.1. AquariusAquarians are extremely free-thinking and independent. These individuals would opt for their brain over their emotions sometimes making them seem very remote from everything else. They fixate so much on issues and social causes, that way, they often appear cold, however, they do care in their words, but often talk about it in a different word.2. VirgoVirgos are analyses and detail-oriented, thus putting practicality before emotional expression. T...

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Kamala Harris’ husband says young men might be taken by Trump’s ‘fun side’ – Times of India

Doug Emhoff said young men should not think Donald Trump is their friend. Kamala Harris' husband Doug Emhoff said many young men might be taken by Trump's fun side but that's not really who the former president is. In an MSNBC interview, Emhoff said he talks to young men about the real side of Donald Trump, not the 'dancing, going to the wrestling match' Donald Trump. "I think Cardi B called this out that it's all hustle." The Democrat presidential candidate's husband said his appeal to the young men is to do their research."He (Trump) is not your friend. The policies that he is talking about will not help them in the economy. The policies that he's talking about have nothing to do with them. So they might think he's great, he's cool. But I talked to a mom of an 18-year-old. She was nervo...

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Shah Rukh Khan calls ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ with Anushka Sharma his favorite film: ‘It’s a little awkward, ki mooch laga li toh biwi ne pehchaana nahi’ – Times of India

Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his 59th birthday on November 2, and the actor held a special meet-and-greet session where he shared some candid moments with his fans. During the event, he revealed that his 2008 romantic comedy 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' is his favourite film.During a recent #AskSRK event, Shah Rukh expressed his love for 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', in which he starred alongside Anushka Sharma, marking her Bollywood debut.In a video shared by a fan page on Twitter, the actor began singing the song 'Haule Haule' from the film and said, “'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' is one of my favorite films… I know the plot was a little awkward—ki mooch laga li toh biwi ne pehchaana nahi—but there was something special about it.” His fans erupted in cheers as he sang 'Haule Haule'.Watch the video here:In the sa...

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An Emirati night with the emperor of music

Composer A.R. Rahman performing at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island of Abu Dhabi, | Photo Credit: Vighnesh P. Venkitesh After the lights came on and the crowd started to disperse at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island of Abu Dhabi, two things stood out: all were still swaying to the beats of Chaiyya Chaiyya that wrapped up a three-hour musical journey curated by composer A.R. Rahman himself, and a happy sense of nostalgia that pervaded the arena.Accompanied by full-fledged orchestra Firdaus - an ensemble of women from around the world including war-torn countries in West Asia - and a team of talented singers including Shweta Mohan, Jonita Gandhi, Haricharan, and more, the concert on Saturday (November 2) night was bot...

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Letters to The Editor — November 4, 2024

Canada versus IndiaCanada does not seem to be stopping its torrent of allegations against India, given the new bombshell directed against the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah (Page 1, “Canada’s ‘absurd’ charges will have consequences: India”, November 3). India should counter Canada effectively with solid and credible evidence. Merely refuting Ottawa’s accusations and taking soft diplomatic initiatives will not wipe out the harm that has already been caused to the image and the reputation of the country. India is virtually isolated on this sensitive issue, with the western countries taking a clear stand and siding with Canada. It is for India to prevail upon Canada, through appropriate global forums to share substantive proof that would ‘implicate’ India in the sordid episode. Else, ...

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Revenue repercussions: on GST revenue trends

Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue trends have been considerably wobbly this financial year, even as three of its seven months so far have recorded among the highest collections from the indirect tax. While the year started with a bang as April clocked the first ever instance of revenues of over ₹2 lakh crore, with gross and net receipts rising 12.4% and 15.5%, respectively, bolstered by year-end filings, July’s gross receipts were the third highest (at the time) at over ₹1.82 lakh crore, up 10.3%. October’s GST receipts prior to refunds, released on Friday, were the second highest in the seven-odd years of the tax. But these spikes have been punctuated by underwhelming numbers. Growth in gross revenues had hit a three-year low of 7.3% in June, and worsened to a 40-month low of 6.5% in S...

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Airports where pilots could fear to land

On October 25, 2024, there was an incident involving a Qatar Airways Boeing 787 that was operating as a scheduled flight from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Doha, Qatar. After landing and taxiing at slow speed to the assigned bay, the plane’s right main landing gear sank into a ramp area, which in turn collapsed. As the plane’s main landing gear wheels had sunk in deep, the right engine made contact with the ground and sustained damage. It is fortunate that the incident did not happen on the runway or on the taxi track when the plane would have been at a higher speed. Social media posts indicate that a Japanese company contracted to build the airport at Doha — most of it is on reclaimed land — had suggested that the whole area would need to be concreted as the soil was not strong enough to hand...

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Freebies and a financial crisis

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy Soon after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged party State units to only make promises that were financially viable, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Congress saying it made “unreal promises” during election campaigns but realised only later that implementing them was tough or impossible.It was evident that Telangana, the only State where the Congress won Assembly elections in the last one year, was the target of Mr. Modi’s remarks. One reason for the Congress’s victory in the 2023 Assembly elections was the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)’s arrogance. Another major reason was the party’s grand promises to the people. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reacted sharply to Mr. Modi’s comm...

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What political parties get wrong about agriculture

Farmers harvest rice saplings at a paddy field in Panipat, Haryana. | Photo Credit: Bloomberg Contrary to exit poll predictions, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) defeated the Congress in the Haryana Assembly elections, winning 48 out of 90 seats. Haryana is adjacent to Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh and was one of the prime locations of the farmers’ protests. These protests were one of the main issues during the Assembly elections. The Congress and other Opposition parties were confident that farmers’ protest against the three contentious farm laws aimed at liberalising India’s agricultural sector, which were were later repealed, and their demand that legal assurance be provided for the Minimum Support Price ...

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Sharing resources: on fishermen and the Palk Bay dispute

India rightly used the sixth meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries, in Colombo on October 29, as an opportunity to again call for a meeting between fishermen of both countries to resolve the vexed problem of fishing in the Palk Bay. In a meeting in Colombo between India’s High Commissioner Santosh Jha and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, stress was laid on the “importance of a long-term resolution that respects the needs of fishermen ... and promotes cooperation”. Mr. Dissanayake affirmed his commitment to protecting Sri Lanka’s interests. Weeks earlier, when India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met the President, the subject had come up for discussion. The idea of talks between fishermen seems to have takers. On October 25, fishermen stag...

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The BRICS summit boost to India-Iran ties

On the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit, in Kazan | Photo Credit: ANI At the 16th BRICS Summit hosted by Russia in Kazan (October 22-24, 2024), there were a few meetings on the sidelines which created a buzz. One such meeting was between India and Iran, both close civilisational friends and looking to strengthen a stagnating partnership. Iran, which is now embroiled in the war in Gaza, is looking for Indian support in de-escalating the crisis. India, too, has supported having a ceasefire and de-escalation at the earliest. Globally, India is being widely sought after to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the conflict as it enjoys trust and goodwill across both ends of the conflict, with Israel and Iran. M...

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Horoscope Today, November 4, 2024: Read your today’s astrological predictions – Times of India

Read today's horoscope, November 4, 2024. Today we'll be taking a closer look at what the stars have in store for each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead. Whether you're looking for guidance on love, career, or simply a heads up on what to expect, this has got you covered. Let's dive in to see what the cosmos have in store for you today.AriesToday, you are blessed by Jupiter and the moon. You may receive rewards for your social services, and your seniors may appreciate you, potentially leading to a promotion. Previous losses may turn into profits, increasing business liquidity. You may plan to invest more capital into the family ...