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Amit Shah Holds Meeting On Security Situation In Manipur, Another Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday held a meeting with senior officials in the national capital on the security situation in Manipur.    According to a report in ANI, the Home Minister will hold a detailed meeting over the Manipur situation on Monday (November 18).    Shah had cancelled his rallies in poll-bound Maharashtra on Sunday and headed back to Delhi as the situation in Manipur continued to be volatile, PTI reported quoting sources.    On Saturday, irate mobs set fire to the residences of three more BJP legislators, one of whom is a senior minister, and a Congress MLA in various districts of Imphal Valley even as security forces foiled an attempt by agitators to storm the ancestral residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh.   Shah was supposed to attend a few election rallie...
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Conrad Sangma’s NPP Withdraws Support To Biren Singh Govt, Blames ‘Failure’ To Resolve Crisis

The National People’s Party (NPP), led by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, withdrew its support from the BJP-led government in Manipur on Sunday, citing the administration's failure to address the ongoing crisis in the state. The NPP, which holds seven MLAs, has no immediate threat to the Manipur government, as the BJP maintains a majority on its own. However, the withdrawal marks a significant political development. In a letter, the NPP criticised Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s government for its inability to resolve the ethnic unrest that has plagued the state, particularly amid the recent surge in violence. "The National People's Party would like to convey its deep concern over the prevailing law and order situation in the State of Manipur. In the last few days, we have seen the ...
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Importance of wearing a Black Thread on Left Leg – Times of India

Wearing a black thread on the left leg forms a part of everyday life in huge areas of India, especially in Hindu culture. This seemingly easy custom bears deep symbolism and spiritual meaning for those following this practice.One of the primary reasons people wear a black thread around their left leg for protection from bad energies and evil eye. Many cultures believe that the left side of the body is susceptible to external energies. The idea behind this could be that some sort of protective barrier might get created by this black thread tied to the left leg, which would absorb all harmful influences and then neutralize them so that they do not affect the person.Black is used because it is believed to absorb negative energies. Colour psychology and spiritual tradition represent black as p...
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Fact Check: Experts Debunk Claims Elon Musk’s Starlink Impacted Voting Machines In US Election

The Verdict: False There is no evidence that Starlink compromised the 2024 election, as most voting machines are not connected to the internet. Context Following the 2024 US presidential election, social media posts have circulated false claims that Starlink, a satellite internet service operated by SpaceX and led by Elon Musk, was linked to voting tabulation machines. The claims suggested that Starlink’s involvement might have compromised vote counts and jeopardised election security. The assertion quickly gained traction online, with many users implying that this connection presented a possible avenue for election manipulation. One example includes a TikTok video (archived here) that received over 40,000 likes and more than 3,100 shares. The video asserts that Starlink was used to upload...
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8 Fascinating outer space facts you need to know | – Times of India

Outer space has always captivated human imagination, sparking wonder, curiosity, and a sense of mystery. It’s a realm so vast and incomprehensible that it challenges the limits of our understanding. Despite remarkable advancements in space exploration, we’ve only scratched the surface of what the cosmos holds. From the sheer scale of the universe to the peculiar phenomena that exist within it, outer space is a place of endless discovery. Every year, new scientific breakthroughs reveal more about the wonders of space, yet many of its secrets remain hidden. The vast distances between stars, the bizarre behaviour of distant galaxies, and the unexplained forces like dark matter and dark energy remind us how little we truly know. As we continue to explore, each discovery only adds to the awe an...
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‘Such a crazy coincidence’: Tabraiz Shamsi reveals surprising similarities in stats with Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

Tabraiz Shamsi and Jasprit Bumrah (X Photo) South African spin bowler Tabraiz Shamsi recently pointed out an interesting similarity between his T20 International cricket statistics and those of Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Shamsi used his account on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, to highlight the coincidence."Fun fact... Jasprit Bumrah and I have played the exact same amount of T20 international games. Bowled the exact same number of balls in those games and taken the exact same amount of wickets! Such a crazy coincidence"Both Bumrah and Shamsi have played 70 T20I matches. They have each bowled 1,509 balls and taken 89 wickets in those matches.While they have played the same number of matches, Bumrah has bowled in 69 innings compared to Shamsi's 70.Bumrah has an economy r...
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‘CM doesn’t see mirror before leaving house’: Akhilesh Yadav hits back Yogi Adityanath | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday hit back at Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath for his 'mafia and criminals are SP's gale ka haar' remark and said that the CM doesn't see the mirror before commenting. While addressing a rally at Ambedkar Nagar, Akhilesh Yadav said, "The voice of the Lucknow engine (UP government) has changed as the elections (UP Bypolls) approach. Are they talking about any development? They say that Samajwadi people are mafia and goons and what not. But the truth is that when the Chief Minister (Yogi Adityanath) leaves his house, he does not look in the mirror. "He further said that only the SP has done a good thing for the police and no other else have done anything for them. His remarks came after Yogi said criminals, mafias are the n...
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‘Strategic Partnership With Nigeria A High Priority’: PM Modi, Prez Tinubu Discuss Defence, Tra

Abuja, Nov 17 (PTI) India accords high priority to its strategic partnership with Nigeria and it will work towards boosting ties in a range of areas, including defence, energy and trade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his talks with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday.   In his televised opening remarks at the meeting, Modi identified terrorism, separatism, piracy and drug trafficking as major challenges and said the two countries will continue to work together to deal with them. Modi arrived in Abuja early Sunday on the first trip to the country by an Indian prime minister after a gap of 17 years. "We give high priority to our strategic partnership with Nigeria...I am confident that a new chapter in our ties will begin following our talks," the prime minister said. Mo...
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Video | Khalistani In Canada: क्यों भारत विरोधी गतिविधियों का केंद्र बना कनाडा ? | Watan Ke Rakhwale

Khalistani In Canada: इन दिनों भारत विरोधी गतिविधियों का केंद्र कनाडा बनाता जा रहा है । खासकर जिस तरह से कनाडा में खालिस्तान और उसके समर्थक अपराधी फल फूल रहे है, उससे भारत और कनाडा के रिश्ते लगातार खराब होते जा रहे है। अपनी गलती छुपाने के लिये कनाडा उल्टे भारत पर बिना सिर पैर के आरोप लगा रहा है। हाल ही में भारत का वांछित आतंकी अर्शदीप सिंह उर्फ अर्श डल्ला  कनाडा में गिरफ्तार हुआ है। भारत ने  कनाडा से डल्ला के प्रत्यपर्ण की मांग की है। खालिस्तान समर्थकों का केंद्र बनने से भारत और कनाडा के लगातार खराब होते रिश्तों पर पूर्व डिप्लोमेट Yogesh Gupta  और सामरिक मामलों के जानकार Major Genral Rajan Kochar  से Rajeev Ranjan की खास बातचीतSource link...
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Hyundai Motor India To Focus On CNG Vehicles Amidst Rising Demand

Hyundai Motor India Ltd plans to focus on CNG fuel option going ahead in order to cater to the increasing demand across rural and urban markets in the country. The automaker intends to focus on sales of models equipped with the CNG technology, a senior official at the firm said. Currently, Hyundai Motor provides CNG option in three models, namely, the Grand i10 NIOS, AURA, and Exter. The company has recorded a rise in contribution of CNG models to its domestic sales from 9.1 per cent in the 2021-22 financial year (FY22) to 11.4 per cent in the 2023-24 fiscal year (FY24), reported PTI. In the April-October period in the current fiscal year, the CNG vehicles accounted for 12.8 per cent of the overall domestic sales of the firm. During the period, the vehicle sales across fuel options touched...
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Sir Viv Richards compares James Anderson’s IPL move to LeBron James’ longevity | Cricket News – Times of India

LeBron James and James Anderson (Photo Credits: Reuters/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sir Viv Richards has likened James Anderson’s decision to enter the IPL 2025 mega auction to the longevity and brilliance of basketball superstar LeBron James. Speaking to Sky Sports, Richards praised Anderson's resilience and ability to remain at the top of his game at the age of 42. “If he feels that he can do it at 42. There are times we see guys, look at LeBron James in basketball—there are athletes across the globe who continue to excel in their disciplines well into their late careers. And if they feel you want to carry on, why not? I think these guys are good enough to dictate how they'd like things to go,” Richards said. “I think he (Anderson) is clever enough, he's smart enough and I th...
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SNL roasts Elon Musk over DOGE: ‘White African guy’s first idea is slavery’ – Times of India

The Weekend Update desk at Saturday Night Live mocked Elon Musk for inviting people to work for his Department of Government Efficiency more than 80 hours per week for no money and said it's no wonder that the white African guy's first idea is slavery. “You can’t be surprised that the white African guy’s first idea is slavery,” Weekend Update anchor Michael Che said. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE is looking for a few good super high IQ volunteers who need to work over 80 hours per week but there will be no payment. Their task is to reduce wasteful government expenditure. "Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies, & compensation is zero," Musk wrote. "What a great deal!" It's not clear whether he meant it as a joke."Trump nominated Matt Gaetz for attorney general a...
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Udupi Hit-And-Run: Congress Leader’s Son ‘Runs Over’ Biker With SUV In Karnataka, CCTV Footage

Udupi Hit-And-Run: In Karnataka’s Udupi district, Mohammad Hussain, a 39-year-old resident, lost his life following a collision involving an SUV allegedly driven by Prajwal Shetty, the son of Congress leader Devi Prasad Shetty. The accident occurred in the early hours of November 13 near Shirva, NDTV reported.   According to the Times of India, Hussain was riding his motorcycle from Belapu towards Punchalakadu at around 5:00 AM when the SUV collided with his bike near Maria Bakery. The vehicle was reportedly being driven recklessly on the extreme right side of the road, causing the collision that left Hussain with severe injuries to his legs, hands, and head.   A CCTV video of the incident surfaced on social media showing moments of collision. Auto Driver Killed by Congress Leader’s ...
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JEE Mains 2025 session 1 registration deadline approaching, apply before this date – Times of India

The online application process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2025 is currently underway. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the registration window for JEE Mains 2025 Session 1 on November 22, 2024. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, to complete the registration process. NTA will conduct JEE Mains 2025 in two sessions: January and April. Session 1 is scheduled from January 22 to January 31, 2025.JEE Mains 2025 session 1 registration: Steps to applyCandidates can follow these steps to register for JEE Mains 2025 session 1: Step 1: Visit the official website, i.e., jeemain.nta.nic.in. Step 2: On the homepage, click on the link that reads, ‘Online Application Form for JEE (Main)- 2025 session - 1’.Step 3...
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Ram temple treasurer Swami Govinddev Giri opposes ‘vote jihad’ term, calls for Hindu society to counter it | India News – Times of India

Ram temple treasurer Swami Govinddev Giri NEW DELHI: Swami Govinddev Giri, treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, criticized the use of the term "vote jihad" in political discourse, asserting that such language should not describe political rivalries. His remarks, made on Sunday, come amidst Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis's controversial statements linking elections to a 'dharma-yudh'.Speaking to reporters, Swami Govinddev Giri noted that while directions on voting were once discreetly issued via pamphlets in religious places, slogans like "vote jihad" are now being openly promoted. He urged Hindu society to respond to this trend."'Jihad' is equivalent to 'dharma-yudh,' but calling a political contest a 'yudh' is inappropriate. Since 'vote jihad' i...
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This India star tipped as MS Dhoni’s successor at Chennai Super Kings by former player | Cricket News – Times of India

(Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has suggested that Chennai Super Kings should consider signing KL Rahul as a potential successor to MS Dhoni.The five-time IPL champions have already retained their captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, along with key players Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, and Matheesha Pathirana, while MS Dhoni has been kept on the roster as an uncapped player.With CSK in search of a suitable replacement for the legendary wicketkeeper-batter, Chopra believes Rahul could be an excellent option for the role."What all do they need? I feel they need a successor to Dhoni, a wicketkeeper-batter and it's great if they get an Indian. Everyone is saying, let me also say - he is more than 30 years old, is going to be a father very soon and everyone ha...
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‘If this is the last time Virat Kohli is out here…’: Justin Langer’s heartfelt plea to fans ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Justin Langer (X Photo) Former Australian cricketer and head coach Justin Langer shared his thoughts on the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which is set to begin in Perth on November 22nd. Langer emphasized the strength of the Indian team, despite their recent series loss to New Zealand. He cautioned against underestimating India, reminding everyone of their past successes in Australia. “One thing you never do is write off champions, and that’s in every sport, because they are a champion for a reason. In India, there are one and a half billion cricket-loving people, and then count all the rest around the world, they expect nothing but excellence, and the team will be under intense pressure, so how they fight back will be important." said Langer to The West Australian on Su...
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Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ release date out, to hit the screens on Gandhi Jayanti 2025 | – Times of India

Actor-director Rishab Shetty's highly anticipated film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' is set to hit theatres on October 2, 2025, coinciding with the Dussehra festival. The announcement was made on November 17, 2024, by the production house. Along with the release date, the makers shared a poster from the film.Sharing the news the makers wrote, "𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒 #KantaraChapter1 Worldwide Grand Release on 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓."'Kantara: Chapter 1' is a prequel to the original film, which was released in 2022 and became a massive success, grossing over Rs 400 crores worldwide while being made on a minimal budget of just Rs 16 crore. The first installment earned Rishab Shetty accolades, including the Best Actor award and recognition as the Best Popular Film for providing who...
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‘Getting ready for first game’: KL Rahul dismisses injury worry ahead of India vs Australia 1st Test – Times of India

KL Rahul (Photo by Stefan Gosatti/Getty Images for Cricket Australia) NEW DELHI: Team India batter KL Rahul has dismissed concerns about his fitness ahead of the highly anticipated first Test of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth. In a video shared by the BCCI, Rahul confirmed he was recovering well after sustaining a blow to his elbow during a simulation match. “I got a bad hit on day one of the game,” he admitted, but reassured fans with his progress. “I'm feeling good, and I'm battered today. Getting ready for the first game. I was happy that I could come here early, get some time to get used to the conditions. And, yeah, I've got a lot of time preparing for the series, and I'm excited and looking forward to it.”Team India's physiotherapy team, including Kamlesh Jain...
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TTD EO takes oath as ex-officio member of trust board

TTD organised a brief ceremony at Bangaru Vakili (golden threshold) inside the temple. | Photo Credit: X/@TTDevasthanams The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Executive Officer (EO) J. Shyamala Rao was on Sunday (November 17, 2024) sworn in as an ex-officio member of the TTD trust Board at the temple of Sri Venkateswara.In a brief ceremony organised at Bangaru Vakili (golden threshold) inside the temple, Additional EO Venkataiah Chowdary administered him the oath of office and secrecy. After offering prayers to the presiding deity, he also took part in the Vedic blessings at Ranganayakula Mandapam and was presented with a memento and prasadam.Speaking to the media outside the temple, Mr. Rao expressed his gra...
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‘If KKR don’t bid, I feel…’: Sunil Gavaskar predicts Shreyas Iyer’s future in IPL 2025 auction | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer's release by Kolkata Knight Riders, despite leading them to an IPL title this year, left fans surprised. However, legendary Sunil Gavaskar has proposed an intriguing idea for Iyer's future in the IPL.Iyer, who joined KKR in 2022 and took over as captain, missed the entire IPL 2023 season due to a back injury.Gavaskar reckons KKR will bid to reacquire their title-winning captain, Iyer, similar to his earlier prediction regarding Rishabh Pant. However, he emphasized that negotiations over the fee could lead to a disagreement.With a limited purse of Rs 51 crore and no Right to Match (RTM) card, KKR find themselves in a challenging position ahead of the auction. "When KKR won last year (IPL 2024), Shreyas Iyer was the captain. As I said earlier for Rishabh Pant as well,...
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IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah Set To Break Kapil Dev’s Record In India vs Australia Test Series

The five-match Test series between India and Australia officially begins in Perth on Friday, November 22. As IND vs AUS Test series progresses, several Indian players are set to make history. While Virat Kohli looks to break records in the batting department, Jasprit Bumrah has the chance to achieve a mega milestone in bowling. He is on the verge of becoming the Indian bowler with the most Test wickets in Australia, surpassing World Cup winner Kapil Dev in the process. Also on ABP Live | IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli Set To Chase Historic Records In India Vs Australia Test Series Kapil Dev currently holds the record for most wickets by an Indian bowler in Australia, with 51 wickets in 11 Test matches. Jasprit Bumrah is just a few steps away from breaking this record. Having taken 32 wickets in 7...
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Over 26,000 aspirants participate in army recruitment rally in J&K’s Poonch – Times of India

JAMMU: Over 26,000 young aspirants participated in a recruitment rally conducted by the army after a gap of five years in Jammu and Kashmir's border district of Poonch, officials said on Sunday. The recruitment rally commenced at Advance Landing Ground in Surankote on November 8 to fill 307 vacancies for soldier general duty and 45 vacancies for clerks and tradesmen in the Territorial Army, they said. The rally was open to the candidates from 31 Tehsils of Jammu division, including Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi and Jammu districts, for soldier general duty while the candidates from entire Jammu and Kashmir were eligible to apply for clerks and tradesmen positions. "Over 26,000 enthusiastic candidates across the region took part in the selection process, showcasing their physical and mental read...
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Kerala SHRC seeks CBSE report on extra exam time for diabetic students – Times of India

Thiruvananthapuram, The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has requested a report from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) regarding a plea advocating additional exam time for students with type 1 diabetes. SHRC chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas has directed the CBSE and the Principal Secretary of the General Education Department to submit their response within a month, as per a statement issued by the Commission on Saturday.The direction came on a plea filed by one Bushra Shihab who said the Kerala government is providing an extra 20 minutes for every hour of an exam for students suffering from type 1 diabetes in SSLC and plus two exams. He has demanded that the same pattern be adopted in the CBSE exams. He also said in his plea, that there are more than 8,000 chil...
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