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Sports

T Dilip: ‘Efforts we’ve been putting in …’Coach explains India’s intense fielding drills ahead of BGT opener | Cricket News – Times of India

Team India fielding coach T Dilip (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: With the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy just two days away, Team India is leaving no stone unturned in its preparations for the five-match series against Australia, set to commence on Friday in Perth. The intense build-up has seen players participate in focused practice and simulation sessions to sharpen their skills and readiness for the crucial opener. On Wednesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a video showcasing Team India’s fielding drills at Perth stadium. Fielding coach T Dilip led the session, outlining the objectives of the high-energy drills aimed at honing key match-specific skills. Border-Gavaskar Trophy"What we wanted to do today is, we want everyone to get together in a team drill but...
Politics

US embassy shuts down in Kyiv over likely ‘significant air attack’ – Times of India

US embassy shuts down in Kyiv over likely Russia's 'significant air attack' (Picture credit: Reuters) The United States Embassy in Kyiv announced its closure on Wednesday, issuing an alert of a "potential significant air attack" by Russian forces, which has prompted employees to shelter in place.The Embassy on its website stated, “The US Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20. Out of an abundance of caution, the Embassy will be closed, and Embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place. The US Embassy recommends US citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced.”The US department of state’s consular affairs confirmed the closure in a formal statement, advising all US citizens in ...
Politics

AR Rahman’s Comment On His Marriage Goes Viral Amid Separation Announcement With Wife Saira

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced their separation on November 19, ending their 29-year-long marriage. The couple, together for nearly three decades, released a statement confirming the decision. Rahman shared an emotional message on his official X account, writing:   "We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again. To our friends, thank you for your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter." When AR Rahman talked about wife Saira Banu Following the announcement, a throwback interview of AR Rahman on 'Rendezvous with Simi ...
Business

US Embassy In Kyiv Temporarily Closed Over Possible Air Attack Alert

The US Embassy in Kyiv was temporarily closed after receiving specific information of a potential significant air attack on Wednesday, an official statement said, asking all employees to immediately take shelter.  "The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20.  Out of an abundance of caution, the Embassy will be closed, and Embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place. The U.S. Embassy recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced," the embassy said. Ukraine: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv received specific information of a potential significant air attack on Nov 20. The Embassy will be closed and recommends U.S. citizens be prepared to immediately shelter i...
Travel

Schools in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara District Closed Until Nov 23 Due to Rising Pollution Levels – Times of India

Jaipur, Nov 20 (IANS) In view of the rising pollution, schools were closed in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara district from Monday till November 23. JAIPUR: In view of the rising pollution, schools were closed in Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district from Monday till November 23. Owing to pollution in the area, the Rajasthan government had announced the closure of schools from November 20 to 23 in Khairthal-Tijara district on Wednesday itself.Officials said the orders for school closure were issued for government and private school students from classes 1 to 5. The order was issued by Khairthal Collector Kishore Kumar as the temperature dipped in different parts of the state and with increasing cold, pollution in Rajasthan crossed the danger level in many cities.An AQI of 380 was recorded in ...
Entertainment

Hema Malini and Esha Deol show their inked fingers as they cast their vote at the Maharashtra Polls 2024: WATCH VIDEO | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Hema Malini is serving as an MP from the Mathura constituency, fulfilled her duty as a citizen as she arrived to cast her vote at the Maharashtra Elections 2024. The 'Dream Girl' looked stunning as always in a simple avatar as she carried a blue salwar kameez set. She was accompanied by her daughter Esha Deol who arrived in a classy look that will never go out of fashion - a white shirt and blue denims.The mother-daughter duo showed their inked fingers as they cast their votes.Meanwhile, other celebs who arrived to cast their votes included Akshay Kumar, Kartik Aaryan, Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani, John Abraham, Rajkummar Rao, Salman Khan's parents Salim Kha with Sushila Charak.Akshay was among the first celebs to cast his vote. The actor also appreciated all the arrangements made...
Science

What is cloud seeding? A proposed solution to Delhi’s severe air pollution crisis | – Times of India

As Delhi faces an escalating air pollution crisis, the idea of cloud seeding, or artificial rain, has been proposed as a potential short-term solution to improve the city's hazardous air quality. The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi has remained in the "severe plus" category for several days, with AQI readings consistently surpassing 450, signalling extreme pollution levels.In response to this, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has called on the Central government for assistance, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to facilitate the use of cloud seeding to help mitigate the growing pollution problem. The Delhi government has been exploring cloud seeding as a possible method to reduce the harmful effects of air pollution.What is cloud seeding or artificial rain?Cloud seeding is a weather...
Politics

NCP factions lock horns over viral Bitcoin audio clip; fake, says Supriya Sule | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A major political controversy has emerged on Maharashtra's polling day concerning allegations of Bitcoin scam money being utilised for election funding by NCP leader Supriya Sule and Congress leader Nana Patole.The BJP released an audio recording on Tuesday, making serious allegations against Supriya Sule and Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole.While Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar claimed that it was her "sister's voice" in the audio clip shared by BJP, Supriya Sule categorically rejected these accusations.What are the allegations against Supriya Sule?On the eve of Maharashtra elections, former Pune IPS officer Ravindranath Patil accused Baramati MP Supriya Sule and Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole of misappropriating bitcoins from a 2018 cryptocurrenc...
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Maoist leader Vikram Gowda’s encounter death in Karnataka: A case file

Vikram Gowda, a key Maoist leader from Karnataka, was killed in an alleged exchange of fire with the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) at Peetabailu village near Hebri in Udupi district on November 18 night. The incident marks the first killing of a Maoist leader in an encounter in Karnataka since 2012. ANF, police intensify combing operations after Maoist leader Vikram Gowda encounter Six members of Maoist’s ‘Kabini Dalam’, including Vikram Gowda, were searching for a safe place in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, and Kodagu districts. They were reportedly contacting their old contacts to initiate the process of surrendering to the police. | Video Credit: The Hindu Gowda (44), a class 4 drop...
Sports

Team India bowling coach picks player to watch out for in Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel has picked Nitish Kumar Reddy as a player to watch in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins Friday in Perth.Speaking to the media ahead of the first Test of the five-match series, Morkel praised Reddy for his potential impact."He is one of the young guys. Batting all-round ability. He'll be one guy who can hold one end for us, especially for the first couple of days," Morkel said."Wicket-to-wicket bowler. Any team in the world would want an all-rounder who can help the pacers. It'll be on Jasprit how he uses them. Definitely a guy to keep an eye on in the series," he added.India likely to hand two debuts in first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test vs Australia in PerthIndia face several selection challenges for the Perth Test in the abs...
Sports

‘Pace and bounce …’: WACA curator Isaac McDonald on pitch for Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener in Perth | Cricket News – Times of India

Andrew McDonald and Daniel Vettori inspect the pitch at Optus Stadium in Perth. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The opening Test of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India is set to kick off on Friday at Perth Stadium, and all eyes are on the pitch curated by 27-year-old Isaac McDonald. Known for producing some of the fastest and bounciest surfaces in world cricket, the Perth pitch is expected to continue its tradition of challenging both batters and bowlers in equal measure. McDonald, preparing the Test strip at the venue, has been carefully monitoring the conditions, especially with a forecast of up to 10mm of rain over the next few days. The curator is balancing the need to retain enough moisture to prevent excessive cracking with the risk ...
Business

Elon Musk Defends Matt Gaetz Amid Controversy Over US Attorney General Nomination

Amid growing calls to withdraw Matt Gaetz’s nomination for Attorney General due to allegations of sexual misconduct, Elon Musk has stepped in to offer his support. Musk dismissed the accusations as "less than nothing" and emphasised the principle of innocence until proven guilty. "Under our laws, a man is considered innocent until proven guilty," Musk posted, adding sharp criticism of current Attorney General Merrick Garland, whom he described as "an unprincipled douchebag." As for these accusations against him, I consider them worth less than nothing. Under our laws, a man is considered innocent until proven guilty. If AG Garland (an unprincipled douchebag) could have secured a conviction against Gaetz, he would have, but he knew he could not.… — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November ...
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Top 7 Spiritual Benefits Of Salt – Times of India

Salt is always connected with the spirituality in many traditions as it represents energy, balance, cleansing, purity, and protection. Salt is generally known for its purifying and transforming qualities. Salt is considered as a powerful element in spiritual and metaphysical practices. Here, we are going to explain some of the spiritual benefits of salt and how it is connected with the energies. 1. It is believed that negative energy from people, things, and places are absorbed by salt. To purify the atmosphere in your house, it is advisable to wipe your house by mixing salt in the water. To purify the area, mix a bucket of water with a pinch of salt and mop the floor.2. Salt is utilized as a barrier to ward off negative influences, psychic attacks, and malevolent spirits. To keep bad ener...
Politics

1,400 kg of ginger-garlic paste seized in Hyderabad over suspicion of adulteration

The task force teams of Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections in the Katedan area of Hyderabad on Monday (November 19, 2024). | Photo Credit:  Handle @cfs_telangana on X At one of the units inspected by the team, the premises were found to be highly unhygienic, with water stagnation and loose plastering flakes observed on the ceiling directly above the grinding and packing areas.The task force teams of Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections in the Katedan area of Hyderabad on Monday (November 19, 2024) seizing 1,400 kilograms of ginger-garlic paste on suspicion of adulteration.At SKR Food Products, the task force confiscated 1,000 kilograms of ginger-garlic paste s...
Politics

P Chidambaram: Delhi HC halts trial court proceedings against P Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis case | India News – Times of India

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court stayed trial court proceedings against senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in Aircel-Maxis money laundering case on Wednesday. The order passed by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri stayed the proceedings until the next hearing which is scheduled for January 2025.The former finance minister had filed a petition in the high court contesting the trial court's decision to acknowledge the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) complaint against him and his son, Karti Chidambaram, in the Aircel-Maxis case.Chidambaram contended before the court that the special judge took cognisance of the chargesheet in the absence of any sanction for prosecution of the former Union minister who was a public servant when the offence was allegedly committed. ED, however, contended that sanction fo...
Politics

In Manipur, BJP is a ‘divided house’. CM Biren Singh’s shrinking support base a headache for party

Imphal: Even as the Centre deployed additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in Manipur to control the renewed outbreak of violence, there is a bigger headache for the Bharatiya Janata Party at the Centre, with the party turning into a “divided house” in the state. Monday’s meeting at Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s residence, where a resolution was passed to act against the Kuki militants behind the abduction and killing of six Meitei women and children, was the latest instance of how the Manipur CM is finding it difficult to keep his flock together. While sources in the Chief Minister’s Office said that around 26 MLAs, including ministers, had attended the meeting Monday, ThePrint has also learnt that several among the BJP’s 37 MLAs had absented themselves from the meet...
Guyana and Barbados to bestow their top awards on PM Modi during his historic visit
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Guyana and Barbados to bestow their top awards on PM Modi during his historic visit

Georgetown: Guyana and Barbados are set to confer their top awards to PM Modi. The presentation of the awards will be made during the Prime Minister’s historic visit to Guyana. Guyana will confer its highest national award, ‘The Order of Excellence’ to PM Modi. Barbados will confer the prestigious ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Dominica had ealier announced its highest National Award-“Dominica Award of Honour” to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This was conferred in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between India and Dominica. Show Full Article Earlier, Nigeria too felicitated the Prime Minister with the Grand Commander ...
Politics

Lionel Messi To Play In India? Kerala Sports Minister’s Latest Statement Creates Huge Buzz

Lionel Messi's fan-following stretches all over the globe, and South Asia stands no exception, as the Argentina legend is worshipped like a god by many football fans in India. Kerala and West Bengal are popularly known to have the biggest fanbases of football in the country, and the latest statement of Kerala Sports Minister will send the fans berserk. READ HERE | FIFA WC 2026 Qualification CONMEBOL Updated Points Table: 'Advantage Argentina' As Brazil, Uruguay Drop Points As reported by PTI, Argentina, who are the reigning World Champions, will visit the state of Kerala to play an international friendly. By the looks of it, the opponents will probably be hosts India, but the confirmation has not come yet. "Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Wednesday revealed that the Argentina footb...
Life Style

Avocado Benefits: 10 reasons to eat one avocado daily | – Times of India

Did you know that avocado is also referred to as nature's butter? Avocados, often referred to as "nature's butter," are a nutritional powerhouse. Adding one avocado into your daily diet offers a wide range of health benefits, from boosting heart health to enhancing skin radiance. Packed with healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, avocados are not only delicious but also an excellent addition to a balanced diet. Here's a detailed look at the remarkable health benefits of eating one avocado per day.Avocados improve lipid profileAvocados are a rich source of monounsaturated fats, especially oleic acid. They are recognized for their heart-healthy qualities, lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) levels while increasing good cholesterol (HDL) levels. Generally, a favorable lipid profile reduces the risk...
Politics

‘Itni Gundagardi Hogi Mirzapur Mein?’: Anupriya Patel Fumes Over UP Police Inaction: WATCH

A video of Apna Dal (Soneylal) president and Union Minister Anupriya Patel slamming the Uttar Pradesh Police is going viral. Anupriya Patel accused the police of taking no action on a complaint of assault on a member of her party. The attackers even threatened to kidnap the daughter of the victim, who reportedly hails from Mirzapur. Apna Dal is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the NDA. "Itni gundagardi hogi zile mein [Will goons rule the district now]," she's heard asking the police personnel at the hospital where the victim is admitted. She asked the police if an FIR was lodged or if any action was taken, to which the cops replied in the negative. केंद्रीय मंत्री अनुप्रिया पटेल यूपी पुलिस पर बिफर गयी मंत्री जी कहना मिर्ज़ापुर की पुलिस ड्रग्स बिकवाने में संलीपत है #mirzapur #...
Politics

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath ‘warns’ stock investors: If you are seeing this post, you are – Times of India

Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has taken to social media to warn investors about the rising threat of fake trading app scams. His message serves as a timely reminder for individuals to exercise caution when investing. Kamath's social media post highlights the prevalence of fraudulent applications that closely mimic the interfaces of reputable brokerage platforms. These fake apps lure unsuspecting victims with promises of easy profits and then disappear with their invested funds.In a post shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), Kamath emphasise on the importance of investor awareness. He urges individuals to be suspicious of unsolicited investment offers.Read the post here“These fake app and website scams keep getting worse and worse. Not a day goes by where I don't read about su...
Culture

Video | Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Nagpur में BJP और Congress के बीच टक्कर, भारी संख्या में पहुंच रहे वोटर्स

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: महाराष्ट्र में 288 सीटों पर मतदान जारी है. विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए एक ही चरण में वोटिग की जा रही है. इसी बीच Nagpur में भी जनता मतदान के लिए पहुंच रही है. यहां मतदान केंद्र पर आए वोटर्स ने अपने मुद्दों के बारे में बात की.Source link
Politics

At G20 summit, PM Modi and Justin Trudeau stand in the same frame; see pic | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a brief interaction with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday, despite ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Both leaders were seen speaking with US President Joe Biden.During the group photo session, Biden positioned himself between Modi and Trudeau whilst they exchanged words.The leaders assembled for a group photograph at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro's hall.The India-Canada relationship has deteriorated significantly of late, after Trudeau's allegations connecting Indian government agents to the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot dead near a gurdwara in Surrey.India had previously designated Nijjar as a terrorist and rejected ...
Sports

‘KL Rahul looks a bit down on confidence’: Former India cricketer ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

KL Rahul (Photo Source: X) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar voiced his concerns about KL Rahul's position as opener for India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy match against Australia. The first Test is slated for November 22 at Perth's Optus Stadium.Border-Gavaskar TrophyManjrekar, in conversation with ESPNcricinfo, stated that Rahul's recent form doesn't inspire much confidence."It's not like KL Rahul as an opening option is setting the stage on fire," he said.He further elaborated on his observation of Rahul's current form."You've got to feel for him. I love him as a player and the kind of talent he has, but he looks a bit down on confidence. You don't want someone like him batting at the top of the order because much of the tempo of the innings is set at the sta...
Politics

‘Government should not be in possession’: Court orders destruction of Sean Diddy Combs’ jail cell notes – Times of India

The presiding judge has directed federal prosecutors to dispose of multiple pages containing Combs' handwritten notes, which were acquired during a search at MDC-Brooklyn, where he remains detained without bail."The government should not be in possession of the 19 pages," Judge Arun Subramanian said after an hour-long session on Tuesday.At Tuesday's hearing, Subramanian issued this directive whilst Combs entered the courtroom with a broad smile, marking his first appearance without ankle restraints.The court granted the defence's request to have Combs unshackled during proceedings.Combs displayed evident satisfaction at his unrestricted movement, greeting audience members with smiles and embracing his legal representatives.During proceedings, defence counsel Marc Agnifilo presented various...