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Clamour for President’s Rule gaining momentum in Imphal: former Manipur HC Chief Justice

Former Chief Justice of Manipur High Court Siddharth Mridul said on Friday (November 29, 2024) that the “clamour for President’s Rule seems to be gaining momentum in Imphal”, which saw protests and violence after six women and children were abducted by armed militants in Jiribam during an encounter with security forces on November 11 and were later found killed.Also Read: Centre reimposes AFSPA in six police station limits in Manipur Justice (retired) Mridul, who demitted office on November 21, said in an interview with The Hindu that at no stage can it be said that peace has returned to Manipur and that the situation has worsened in the past one year.He said that the violence continues in the northeastern State due to problems such as infiltration, smuggling of drugs and arms through Mya...

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‘Very poor’ air was best you breathed in Delhi this November | Delhi News – Times of India

This November has ranked as the second most polluted penultimate month ever in New Delhi, surpassed only by November 2021. The city's average air quality index was 375, with no days below an AQI of 300. NEW DELHI: This Nov is the second most polluted penultimate month ever after 2021. The average air quality index of Nov this year was 375 against 376 in Nov 2021. This was also the first time in Nov when AQI never fell below 300 in the entire month, according to data from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which started calculating the index in April 2015.Delhiites witnessed eight ‘severe' days, including two ‘severe-plus' days, this month. With no rain providing respite from the toxic pollution, emissions from local and regional sources, along with unfavourable meteorological conditio...

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Asha Parekh Recalls Working With Shammi Kapoor, Calls It A ‘Unique Experience’

Veteran Bollywood actress Asha Parekha took a trip down memory lane as she recalled working with late star Shammi Kapoor and said that he was more like family to her as she called him “chachu” (uncle). Talking about Shammi Kapoor, whom she worked with in the 1966 film “Teesri Manzil”, Asha said: "It is difficult to pick a favorite co-star, but working with Shammi Ji was always a unique experience. He was more than just a colleague; he was like family to me, as I fondly called him ‘Chachu.’” “Naturally, our rapport made working together much easier. His style was so distinctive and the best part was that when a song was being picturised, it felt as if music coursed through his entire body.” She recalled how they had to choreograph everything themselves. “We didn’t have a dance master for ...

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Whole new ball game: how Australia has embraced and dominated the sub-genre of Test cricket under lights

It is revealing of cricket bureaucracy’s resistance to innovation and change that it took the intervention of an ‘outsider’ — Australian media tycoon Kerry Packer — for the day-night game to materialise. The watershed moment arrived in Packer’s controversial World Series Cricket, an initiative that riled up the establishment across the board. It was the beginning of the revolution that the sport has undergone over the last four decades, with white balls, coloured clothing and larger crowds becoming integral parts of the landscape in limited-overs cricket.Uncharted territoryBelatedly, maybe, but the belief that the classical format was in need of a similar boost is what resulted in the first-ever day-night Test. Uncharted territory was entered in 2015, a few years after the idea was first m...

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Diljit Dosanjh visits Dakshineswar temple ahead of his Kolkata concert, delights fans: Watch video | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Ahead of his much-awaited performance in Kolkata, global music icon Diljit Dosanjh visited the Dakshineswar temple to offer prayers and seek blessings. On Friday, a video of his visit surfaced online, which the singer-actor himself shared on X (formerly Twitter), captioning it, “Dakshineswar Temple, Kolkata… Sri Ramkrishna Paramhansa Ji.” In the video, Diljit is seen dressed in a serene white kurta-pyjama, meditating and praying within the temple premises. The clip also showcases his deep respect for the spiritual atmosphere. As he exited the temple, Diljit took a moment to interact with his fans, posing for photos with admirers who were ecstatic to see him up close. The actor-singer arrived in Kolkata on November 28 and has been sharing glimpses of his journey on social media. From in-fli...

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J&K LG Manoj Sinha fires two government employees for ‘terror links’, vows to eradicate terrorism | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Two government employees in Jammu and Kashmir were fired Friday for alleged connections to terrorism, officials said. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dismissed Abdul Rehman Naika, a health department pharmacist, and Zahir Abbas, a school education department teacher, using Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution. Investigations by law enforcement and intelligence agencies “clearly established their terror links,” officials stated, as quoted by news agency PTI.Naika, from Kulgam district, was allegedly involved in the 2021 killing of Ghulam Hassan Lone, described by officials as a “staunch nationalist.” The investigation linked Naika to the Hizbul Mujahideen and revealed his alleged role in planning the attack. Officials say Naika also provided logistical support to terrorists, i...

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Video | Russia Ukraine War: Donald Trump और Vladimir Putin की दोस्ती क्या यूक्रेन और NATO के लिए नई मुसीबत

Russia Ukraine War: आज रूस के राष्ट्रपति व्लादिमीर पुतिन ट्रंप की जमकर तारीफ कर रहे हैं, उनकी सुरक्षा की चिंता कर रहे हैं, उनको अमेरिका को बदलने वाला नेता बता रहे हैं। इसकी वजह ट्रंप की वो रणनीति है जिसमें वो यूक्रेन को अमेरिकी मदद रोकने की बात करते हैं। इसीलिए पुतिन को लगता है कि ट्रंप की ताजपोशी के बाद यूक्रेन बलहीन हो जाएगा। Source link...

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Kremlin Critic Alexei Gorinov Convicted Again, Sentenced To Additional Three Years For Opposing

Imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Gorinov was handed an additional three-year prison sentence on Friday for his opposition to Russia's war in Ukraine, highlighting Moscow's zero tolerance for dissent. The 63-year-old former Moscow municipal council member is already serving a seven-year sentence for publicly criticising the invasion. After a swift three-day trial, a court in Russia’s Vladimir region ruled that Gorinov would serve a total of five years in a maximum-security prison, stricter than his current facility. This effectively extends his imprisonment by one year, according to his lawyer, as quoted by the independent news outlet Mediazona. Gorinov was first convicted in July 2022, receiving a seven-year sentence for “spreading false information” about the Russian military during a mun...

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Mohammed Shami faces injury scare during Bengal’s defeat in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Mohammed Shami (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh's victory over Bengal in the domestic cricket clash was overshadowed by a worrying moment involving veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami. Chasing down a modest 190-run target in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday, Madhya Pradesh managed to wrap up the proceedings with six wickets at their hands. Rajat Patidar's aggressive 68 off 40 balls and Subhranshu Senapati’s steady 50 off 33 balls helped MP comfortably seal the win. However, the spotlight shifted to Mohammed Shami’s health scare during the game.Bowling the penultimate over, Shami took a tumble while attempting to stop a shot, appearing to injure his boot and hold his lower back in discomfort, as reported by PTI. Having recently returned from a prolonged ...

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Pakistan To Form Anti-Riots Force As Sharif Vows Tough Action, Calls PTI ‘Group Of Terrorists’

Islamabad, Nov 29 (PTI) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced the formation of a task force, to be led by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, to identify the perpetrators of chaos during a protest by jailed former premier Imran Khan’s party here earlier in the week. The prime minister also announced establishment of a Federal Anti-Riots Force to prevent any future attempt to create chaos and disorder in the country. Sharif's remarks, while addressing a high-level meeting on the law and order situation in the country, came days after Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) launched a march towards Islamabad demanding his release. The Naqvi-led task force will include Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Minister for I...

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After Canada Ends Fast-Track Student Visa Scheme, Govt Highlights Perks Of Regular Route

New Delhi, Nov 29 (PTI) The Canadian government on November 8 this year ended the Student Direct Stream (SDS) programme that allowed eligible international students to fast-track their study permit application process, the Centre informed Parliament on Friday. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said this in a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha. He was asked about the impact, including issues and difficulties likely to be faced by Indian students, in view of Canada "cancelling" the SDS scheme for Indian students. In his reply, Singh said that as per the SDS programme, which was launched in 2018, the Canadian government allowed eligible international students to 'fast-track' their study permit application process. "However, the fast-tracking process involved...

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Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan React To Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Fiery On-Stage Comments: Tu Producer Hai…

Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, while promoting his upcoming docu-drama Zero Se Restart, caused a stir during a promotional event when he used Hindi expletives on stage. The film explores the making of Chopra’s 12th Fail, one of the biggest sleeper hits of the previous year. Vidhu Vinod Chopra says expletives in front of media A video shared by actor and social media personality Kamaal R Khan (KRK) captures the moment. In the clip, Chopra is seen on stage with singers Shaan and Shreya Ghoshal. He remarks in Hindi, “Phir main bol hi deta hoon filmon mein bhi maine bahut gaali di hai. Maine kaha b...., tu mere terrace pe baith kar isko simplify kar raha hai. Tu producer hai ki main producer hoon. Main bola producer kaun hai b...., paisa kiska waste hoga, tera ki mera (I will say it, I have cus...

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CWC Meeting: Congress Vows Movement Over ‘Compromised’ Poll Process, Reaffirms Stand On Places

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) convened on Friday, adopting a resolution alleging that the integrity of India’s electoral process was being severely compromised. The party announced its decision to launch a national movement to address the issue, citing concerns over the partisan functioning of the Election Commission and the undermining of free and fair elections, a Constitutional mandate. The meeting, held during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, criticised the session as a "washout" due to the Modi government's refusal to engage in discussions on pressing national issues. These included allegations of corruption involving a business group, violence in Manipur, and incidents in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, when asked why the resolution did not...

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Telangana IAS, IPS bodies demand apology from KTR after he calls Sircilla collector ‘Congress worker’

Hyderabad: Ever critical of Congress leaders, especially Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K.T. Rama Rao has now ruffled the feathers of the state’s IAS and IPS associations. MLA from Sircilla and former IT, industries and municipal administration minister of Telangana, KTR accused the district collector of Sircilla Tuesday of operating like a Congress worker and encouraging defections of local leaders while addressing a BRS party meeting in the district. A 2014 batch IAS officer, Sandeep Kumar Jha, is the collector of Sircilla in central Telangana. The IAS body has now demanded that KTR apologise for his remarks. Showing solidarity, the IPS officers’ forum has questioned KTR’s “baseless allegations against the Sircilla collector, attempting to question h...

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UK Lawmakers Give Initial Nod For Controversial ‘End Of Life’ Bill For Terminally Ill Adults

British lawmakers have taken a significant step towards legalising assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales. The parliament gave initial approval to the assisted dying bill with a vote of 330 to 275 on Friday. As per the report by AP, the vote marks preliminary approval of the bill, which will now face further scrutiny in Parliament. Similar legislation failed to advance at this stage in 2015. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Parliament, both supporting and opposing the proposed law. Supporters said that the bill would provide dignity to the dying and alleviate unnecessary suffering. It will also ensure safeguards to prevent those near the end of their lives from being compelled into taking their own life. However, opponents argued that it might risk the vuln...

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Podcast Politics: How podcast revolution became Trump’s secret weapon to win young voters – Times of India

File photo: US President-elect Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) In a historic campaign that helped secure his return to the White House, Donald Trump harnessed the power of alternative media, particularly podcasts, to reach untapped audiences. The strategy proved to be a game-changer, appealing to young men and independent voters, key demographics in his 2024 victory. This shift from traditional media channels to digital platforms showcased the evolving landscape of political communication.Podcasters take centre stageOn election night, UFC CEO Dana White gave a surprising nod to Trump’s podcast allies, thanking names like the Nelk Boys, Adin Ross, Theo Von, Bussin’ With The Boys, and Joe Rogan. White described these influencers as instrumental in connecting Trump with younger voters. Nota...

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Congress to contest all 70 seats in Delhi polls without alliance, says state party chief Devender Yadav | India News – Times of India

The Congress party will contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections without any alliances, state Congress president Devender Yadav announced Friday. The party will field candidates for all 70 seats. The decision on the Chief Ministerial candidate will be made after the election by the Congress Legislative Party, Yadav said.AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recently compared the upcoming election to a religious battle. “Delhi Assembly election is like a 'dharamyudh'. They have immense money and power like the Kauravas, but God and the people are with us as was the case with the Pandavas,” Kejriwal told party workers.The BJP is also preparing for the elections. On Thursday, the Delhi BJP announced 43 committees to manage various election-related tasks, including campaigni...

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‘Health issues’ or ‘big decision’? Shiv Sena leaders add to ‘Maha’ suspense as Shinde visits his village | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Is Eknath Shinde, the caretaker chief minister of Maharashtra, upset over the turn of events after the ruling Mahayuti of BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP scripted a spectacular victory under him in the assembly elections?On Friday, a day after the first meeting of Mahayuti leaders on government formation in Delhi with BJP's top leadership, Shinde left for his native village Dare in Satara. His sudden trip put on hold an announced second meeting of the allies in Mumbai today leading to speculations. However, his party Shiv Sena dismissed these speculations. "He (Shinde) is not upset. Even in Delhi, he was down with fever and cold. It will be wrong to say he has gone to Dare because he is upset," Sena leader Uday Samant said. "Anyone can face health issues, and if he has gone to a good pla...

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Champions Trophy options on ICC board’s table: Hybrid model or move tournament out of Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board had a brief virtual meeting today and the members will soon be taking a call on the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy. It's reliably learnt that during the meeting, which lasted a little over 15 minutes, all members aligned with India's decision of not travelling to Pakistan for the multi-nation event next year."All members are aware of India's stance and aligned with their decision of not travelling to Pakistan due to no clearance from the government," says an ICC official aware of developments.It is further understood that there are currently only two options on ICC Board's table:* The tournament is played in a hybrid model where all matches involving India are played at a neutral venue* The entire tournament is moved out of Pak...

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1st Test: South African bowlers strike after Sri Lanka set big target | Cricket News – Times of India

Centuries from Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma propelled South Africa to a commanding position on day three of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead. Their partnership solidified South Africa's dominance.Stubbs scored 122 and Bavuma contributed 113. Their fourth-wicket stand of 249 proved crucial. South Africa declared their second innings at tea with a total of 366 for five.Sri Lanka faced a daunting target of 516 runs to win. They ended the day at 103 for five, struggling against South Africa's potent bowling attack.Despite improving on their first-innings record low of 42 all out, Sri Lanka's batsmen continued to grapple with the pace and skill of the South African bowlers.Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, who had been instrumental in the first innings collapse, each took two wick...

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Nigeria: At Least 100 People, Mostly Women, Missing As Boat Capsizes Along River Niger

At least 100 people, most of them women, went missing after a boat capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria. At least eight people were confirmed dead at the scene while local divers were trying to rescue others. The boat was transporting them to a food market. The incident took place when the boat was taking the passengers from Kogi state along the Niger River to neighboring Niger early Friday morning, Niger State Emergency Management Agency spokesman Ibrahim Audu told The Associated Press on Friday. According to the report, authorities have not confirmed the reason behind the sinking. However, local media reported that the boat was carrying over 200 passengers, which suggests that it might have been overloaded. Overcrowding in vehicles is common in the remote parts of Nigeria a...

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Will win 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, claims RJD chief Lalu Prasad

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav. File | Photo Credit: PTI After the grand victory of the INDIA bloc in neighbouring Jharkhand, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad on Friday (November 29, 2024) claimed that the Mahagathbandhan will form the government in Bihar when Assembly elections are held next year.To a question, Mr. Prasad told the media, “When the elections are held next year, we [Mahagathbandhan] will form the government with majority.”Reacting to the ruling party considering contesting election under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar once again, Mr. Prasad said, “Let there be anyone. I have seen Nitish, we will form the government.”Mr. Prasad was indirectly referring to Mr. Kumar sw...

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Video | Bangladesh Sinks Into Political Violence, Follows Pakistan’s Footsteps

Once the pride of South Asia, Bangladesh is at point of no return, going down a path that looks more like Pakistan. With Islamisation underway, Dhaka is now sinking into political violence, sectarian tensions, and economic instability. As the BRI faces mounting opposition, the world watches. Will the "Silk Road" of the 21st century continue to lead countries down a path of dependency, or will nations rise up and chart their own course, steering clear of a debt trap? What Donald Trump's dram team means for ties with India. India Ascends with NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi. Source link

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Raghu Ram Calls Himself ‘Bruce Banner’, Shares He Would Never Do ‘Roadies’ Again: ‘I Would…’

Raghu Ram, widely recognised as the creator of MTV’s Roadies, reflected on the intense persona he embodied on the show during an appearance on the Unfiltered with Amin Jaz podcast. Known for his fiery temper and harsh critiques, his on-screen alter ego, which he calls "Roadies Raghu," was both the show's trademark and a point of personal struggle for him. Raghu on his evolution Raghu revealed that this version of himself led to concerns even within his personal life, particularly with his future mother-in-law, who was hesitant about him as a match for her daughter. Discussing his evolution, Raghu stated, “I know that people have an expectation from me that I get very worked up. That was true. But a lot happened in my life that changed me. I’m not the guy that you’ve seen, at all. I call hi...

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Engineering institutes can hire more industry professionals as professors now: Check AICTE’s updated guidelines for the appointment of Professors of Practice – Times of India

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has introduced updates to its Approval Process Handbook for 2025-26. According to a TNN report, engineering institutions can now allocate up to 20% of their total faculty roles to industry professionals under the Professors of Practice (PoP) framework, reflecting a 5% increase from the previous limit. Click here to read our report.Interestingly, in a recent Rajya Sabha session, Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar provided insights into the implementation of the PoP initiative, suggest media reports. Reportedly, he said that since the University Grants Commission (UGC) rolled out this policy, over 15,000 industry experts have been appointed across Indian universities. According to media reports, he further indicated that uni...

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India improves its R&D expenditure but lags behind many countries including China, USA and Israel | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India’s investment in research and development (R&D) has been continuously increasing over the years and more than doubled in the last 10 years. However, the country’s expenditure as a percentage of GDP remained between 0.6% to 0.7%, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.It was shared that India’s Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) as a percentage of GDP is relatively much lower than other countries like China (2.4%), USA (3.5%), and Israel (5.4%).Responding to a Parliament Question from Rajya Sabha member Priyanka Chaturvedi of Shiv Sena (UBT) from Maharashtra, the science & technology minister Jitendra Singh, in his written response, attributed the low percentage mainly to “relatively less investment by India’s private sector” into R&...