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Politics

Prince Harry jokes about getting a tattoo on his a** in hilarious video with singer Jelly Roll: ‘Place where no one…’ – Times of India

Jelly Roll and Prince Harry (Picture credit: X) In a humorous new promo for the upcoming Invictus Games, Prince Harry shared a lighthearted moment with country singer Jelly Roll, where he joked about getting a tattoo on his lower back or 'a**.' The video, shared on Instagram, shows the Duke of Sussex sitting in a tattoo chair at East Side Ink tattoo shop in New York City, awaiting his “artist.”“Is he going to be here any time soon?” Harry asked, to which a staff member assured him the tattoo artist would arrive shortly.The suspense was quickly broken when Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, walked in wearing black gloves and greeted the prince with enthusiasm. “Hey, hey! Tattoos. Speaking of, what’s up, man?” the country star said, adding that he was “such a fan” of Harry....
Politics

5 killed as bus hits truck amid fog on Yamuna Expressway | India News – Times of India

AGRA: Five people died and 16 others were injured when a double-decker bus travelling from Delhi's Kashmere Gate to Azamgarh collided with a truck on the Yamuna Expressway in Aligarh around 1am on Thursday, reports Deepak Lavania. The crash occurred when the bus driver tried to overtake the truck transporting glass items in dense fog, police said.Inspector Shishupal Verma of Tappal police station said, "The injured were sent to a hospital in Jewar, Noida..." "The truck driver managed to escape, but the vehicle has been seized. CCTV footage is being reviewed. Legal action will follow based on complaints," said DSP Rajiv Dwivedi.Source link
Business

Culture, cuisine, cricket connect India, Guyana: PM Modi at community event

Georgetown (Guyana), Nov 22 (PTI): Culture, cuisine and cricket deeply connect India and Guyana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, asserting that the commonalities provide a strong foundation for friendship between the two nations. Addressing a community programme in Guyana on Thursday, the prime minister praised the Indo-Guyanese community and their contribution to the development of the Caribbean nation. He stressed that the shared values between the two nations provide a strong foundation for their friendship. "Three things, in particular, connect India and Guyana deeply. Culture, cuisine and cricket," he said. Modi said both countries are proud of their rich and diverse culture. "We see diversity as something to be celebrated, not just accommodated. Our countries are showing how c...
Business

India never moved ahead with expansionist mindset; stayed away from grabbing resources of others: PM Modi

Georgetown, Nov 21 (PTI): India has never moved forward with the expansionist mindset and always stayed away from the feeling of grabbing others' resources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. The prime minister's comments during an address at a special session of the Parliament of Guyana came amid growing global concerns over China's expansionist behaviour as well as conflicts arising out of territorial disputes. Modi, referring to geopolitical tensions, said it is time to identify the conditions leading to conflicts and remove them. "Today, there are so many challenges like terrorism, drugs, cybercrime, that only by fighting them, we will be able to shape the future of our coming generations," he said. "And this is possible only when we give centre stage to democracy first - h...
Politics

Russia attacked Ukraine with new missile; West can’t stop, claims Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin records a televised address in Moscow, Russia, on Thursday (November 21, 2024). | Photo Credit: AP “The Kremlin fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine on Thursday (November 21, 2024) in response to Kyiv’s use this week of American and British missiles capable of striking deeper into Russia,” President Vladimir Putin said.In a televised address to the country, the Russian President warned that U.S. air defense systems would be powerless to stop the new missile, which he said flies at ten times the speed of sound and which he called the Oreshnik — Russian for hazelnut tree. He also said it could be used to attack any Ukrainian ally whose missiles are used to a...
Politics

US indicts Adani for bribing officials in India, misleading investors; issues arrest warrants – Times of India

US prosecutors have indicted billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, among others, for their alleged role in a $265 million (Rs 2,000 crore) bribery case to secure solar power supply contracts in India, plunging the edible oil-to-ports giant into a second major controversy in 22 months, after the allegations by short-seller Hindenburg Research.Arrest warrants have been issued in the US for Gautam and Sagar Adani and US prosecutors plan to hand those warrants to foreign law enforcement, according to court records, Reuters reported.Early Wednesday, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) charged the two Adanis, former Adani Green CEO Vneet Jaain and former executives of Azure Power and Canadian pension fund CDPQ for alleged bribery to secure power purchase contracts from five states...
Politics

Government rolls out norms to seek user information from telecom companies for cyber security | India News – Times of India

New Delhi: In a significant decision, govt has notified new rules under Telecom Act that puts an obligation on mobile operators to provide user traffic data - other than content of messages - to Centre to ensure cyber security, apart from stipulating that companies notify a breach within six hours of an incident. Govt will also have the power to analyse such data and pass it on to any agency engaged in law enforcement and security related activities.Govt also directed seller of mobile phones to mandatorily register International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number of devices - made in India or imported here - before their sale. Centre, or any agency authorised by Centre, may, for the "purposes of protecting and ensuring telecom cyber security, seek from a telecommunication entity, traf...
Politics

Top controversies of Matt Gaetz: From inviting an internet troll to Trump’s address to personal attack on Michael Cohen​ – Times of India

Matt Gaetz (Picture credit: Reuters) Former US representative Matt Gaetz announced on Thursday that he is withdrawing his name from consideration for President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general position, citing ongoing federal sex trafficking investigations that raised concerns about his suitability for the role. Gaetz said that his potential confirmation was becoming a distraction from the important work of the Trump/Vance transition."I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback – and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition. There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, t...
Politics

HDS to take final call on OP consultation fee at Kozhikode MCH

The hospital development society (HDS) of the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, chaired by the District Collector, is expected to take a final call on the proposal to levy a nominal amount for outpatient (OP) department consultation.The proposal was discussed at a meeting of youth organisations called by medical college Principal K.G. Sajeeth Kumar on Thursday. According to sources, it was initially suggested that ₹20 be collected as fee from patients for OP consultation. However, the Indian Youth Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha are reported to have objected to it. Some of the other leaders, meanwhile, proposed that ₹10 be levied as fee. There were arguments in favour of and against this suggestion too. Finally, it was decided to place them at the HDS meeting ex...
Entertainment

When Shilpa Shetty had to choose between marrying Raj Kundra and doing a film with Sunny Deol | – Times of India

As Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra celebrate 15 years of marriage on November 22, 2024, let's look back at the time when Raj gave Shilpa an ultimatum to marry him.In an old interview with Bombay Times, Shilpa shared that she started working at 17 and got married at 32. By that time, she felt ready for marriage and wanted to have a baby, which she saw as an important reason for getting married.The actress shared her excitement about taking on the roles of a wife and mother, while also valuing her middle-class mindset. She highlighted that although she had no regrets about marrying during a successful career phase, she also wanted to maintain her own identity and independence.Shilpa remembered how, during the filming of The Man with Sunny Deol, Raj's changing schedules led him to give her an ul...
Opinion

Is social media doing more harm than good to democracy?

In the U.K., The Guardian newspaper announced earlier this month that it will no longer be posting on X, claiming that it is “a toxic media platform” and that its owner, Elon Musk, “has been able to use its influence to shape political discourse.” Is social media a useful tool or is it becoming a threat to democratic societies? Alan Rusbridger and Pratik Sinha discuss the question in a conversation moderated by Priscilla Jebaraj. Edited excerpts: How much should a news outlet or even regular users be worried about the ownership of a social media platform in deciding where to post and where to consume news? Alan Rusbridger: It is a real dilemma because Twitter (now X) was for many years a really wonderful place for posting news, finding audiences, finding out news, and building...
Business

Mumbai terror accused Rana approaches US Supreme Court to challenge extradition to India

Washington, Nov 21 (PTI): Having lost his legal battle in all the lower courts, Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, has now knocked on the doors of the US Supreme Court against his extradition to India. India has sought Rana's extradition for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. Rana had last reached out to the US Court of Appeals for the North Circuit in San Francisco after losing the legal battle in lower courts and several federal courts. On September 23, the circuit court threw out his petition to give a stay on the decisions of the other courts that approved the move of the Department of State to extradite him to India. On November 13, Rana filed a “petition for a writ of certiorari” before the US Supreme Court. In a long battle, ...
Entertainment

Neelam Kothari reveals she was petrified of 90s media: ‘The gossip weren’t cross-checked’ | – Times of India

Neelam Kothari recently shared that she was terrified of the media in the 90s and remembered how gossip often went unchecked.She reflected on how the 90s media environment was vastly different, describing it as more carefree but also intimidating. She mentioned being fearful of film critics and gossip magazines, as articles were often published without verification, which created a sense of unease for actors.Neelam shared that while she misses the simplicity and innocence of the past, she acknowledges the dual nature of social media today. She highlighted its advantages, particularly for actors and businesses like hers, as it helps build brands, secure endorsements, and explore opportunities, despite its challenges.The actress also shared her thoughts on the entourage culture, admitting th...
Politics

Army probes alleged torture of detained civilians in Kishtwar | Jammu News – Times of India

JAMMU: The Army has launched an inquiry into allegations of torturing four civilians detained for questioning in connection with recent terrorist attacks, including the killing of a JCO and two village defence guards (VDGs), in Kishtwar district of J&K’s Jammu division.The detained men — Sajad Ahmad, Abdul Kabir, Mushtaq Ahmad, and Mehraj-ud-Din, all residents of Kwath village in Kishtwar — were allegedly beaten up during questioning. “Two of them have bruise marks on their legs and buttocks, caused by repeated flogging, while another has a laceration on his temple. The fourth detainee has a swollen left eye,” a family member alleged Thursday. The men were taken to Kishtwar district hospital for treatment.The Army’s White Knight Corps addressed the allegations via their X account: “Bas...
Business

Facing backlash, Matt Gaetz withdraws from nomination of Attorney General

Washington, Nov 21 (PTI): Facing backlash from both the opposition and his Republican Senators, former Congressman Matt Gaetz on Thursday withdrew from the nomination of Attorney General of the United States under the second Trump administration beginning January 20, 2025. The former Florida Congressman, Gaetz made the surprising announcement a day after he met Senators on the Hill. “I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback - and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance transition,” he said. “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I'll be withdrawing my name from considera...
Business

PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue during visit to Guyana

Georgetown, Nov 21 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue mounted at the historic Promenade Gardens here and remembered Gandhiji’s eternal principles of peace and non-violence. The prime minister arrived in Guyana earlier on Wednesday, making it the first visit by an Indian head of state to the country in more than 50 years. "PM @narendramodi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue mounted at the historic Promenade Gardens in Georgetown," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X. The prime minister also paid homage to Indian heritage in Guyana during his visit to the Indian Arrival Monument at the Monument Gardens in Georgetown, the MEA spokesperson said in a separate post on X. "PM recalled the struggle an...
Culture

Video | Maharashtra Exit Poll: महायुति करेगी वापसी या MVA को मिलेगी सत्ता? | City Center

 Maharashtra Exit Poll: महाराष्ट्र और झारखंड में विधानसभा चुनाव संपन्न हो गए हैं। महाराष्ट्र की 288 विधानसभा सीटों पर 58.25 फीसदी मतदाताओं ने अपने वोट का इस्तेमाल किया है। राज्य में किस दल की सरकार बनेगी. किसको वोटरों ने सबसे ज्यादा पसंद किया है और कौन इस बार सत्ता से बाहर रहेगा। इस पर विभिन्न सर्वे एजेंसियों का एग्जिट पोल आ चुका है. महाराष्ट्र में कई एजेंसियों के एग्जिट पोल में भारतीय जनता पार्टी के नेतृत्व वाले महायुति गठबंधन को बढ़त मिलने का अनुमान लगाया गया है. जबकि कुछ ने कांग्रेस पार्टी के नेतृत्व वाले महाविकास अघाड़ी को बढ़त की उम्मीद जताई है.Source link...
Opinion

​New heroes: On India and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series  

It has been a tale of contrasting Indian performances in cricket over the last few weeks. India’s home dominance, especially in Tests, ground to a halt as the visiting New Zealanders swept the series 3-0. However, an entirely different squad under Suryakumar Yadav donned their blue jerseys, flew to South Africa and won the T20I series 3-1. An inexplicable fragility against spin in Tests and a domineering aura in T20Is are evident. While this backstory has its distinct ebb and flow, the next seven weeks should offer an entirely new perspective, besides the attendant hype, as India and Australia clash in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series with the first Test commencing at Perth’s massive Optus Stadium on Friday (November 22, 2024). With five Tests scheduled across Australia through the southe...
Politics

US: 2 Florida officers dead, 1 injured after SUV hit motorcycles – Times of India

At least two officers were dead and one critically injured after an SUV hit their motorcycles on Thursday morning in Southern Boulevard in western Palm Beach County. According to the CBS News, the deputies were riding their department-issued motorcycles when they were hit by the SUV. The crash occurred around 9 am in the at 18000 Southern Boulevard, just west of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, near Lion Country Safari. Palm Beach county fire rescue reported that Southern Boulevard is closed to traffic west of Seminole Pratt Whitney and drivers are advised to take alternate routes. Additionally, Southern Boulevard near Lion Country Safari road is closed in both directions.This is a developing storySource link
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Horoscope Today, November 22, 2024: Read your today’s astrological predictions – Times of India

Read today's horoscope, November 22, 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, work will keep you busy, but with the blessings of elders, you may bring fresh innovations to the table. Your ethical approach and adherence to rules may grant you inner peace and strength.TaurusToday, you may feel satisfied with your responsibilities at work and might plan a short wo...