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RBI’s customer care unit in Mumbai gets threat call, case registered | India News – Times of India

The TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most."Read MoreSource link
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‘Shoaib Akhtar hit him once and…’: Sourav Ganguly on why he admires Sachin Tendulkar the most | Cricket News – Times of India

Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar. (Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP Photo via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The friendship and partnership between Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly is one of the most celebrated in cricket history. Both legends are pillars of Indian cricket, and their camaraderie on and off the field has left an indelible mark on the sport. Despite their different personalities, both players deeply respected each other's skills and contributions to the team. Sourav often credited Sachin as a calming influence and a constant support in his captaincy tenure.When Sourav faced challenges as a captain, Sachin stood by him, providing both moral and tactical support. Similarly, Ganguly always acknowledged Sachin's strategic insights and referred to him as the "team's think tank."The battles ...
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Tragic Incident On The Set Of ‘Anupamaa’: Camera Assistant Dies From Electric Shock

New Delhi: On Thursday, November 14, in Mumbai, an unfortunate incident happened on the sets of the popular television show ‘Anupamaa’, which featured Rupali Ganguly. A camera assistant, whose name has not been released, tragically died after being electrocuted while operating technical equipment on set. He could not be rescued despite rapid medical treatment and being brought to the hospital. The crew member reportedly died after coming into touch with an open wire by mistake, leading to a deadly short circuit.  The show's production company, Director's Kut Productions, which is run by Rajan Shahi, has not commented officially on the event as yet. The unexpected death has shaken the television industry to its core, as members of the fraternity and coworkers have expressed their worry abou...
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PM Modi Arrives in Nigeria for Three-Nation Tour, Receives Grand Welcome from President Tinubu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abuja, the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on Sunday. He received a grand welcome upon his arrival. He is on a visit to three countries—Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana—scheduled from November 16 to 21. Modi becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit this West African nation in 17 years. In the first phase of his visit, Prime Minister Modi is in Nigeria. Afterward, he will travel to Brazil to attend the G-20 summit with world leaders. The final phase of his trip will take him to Guyana, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American nation in over 50 years. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the Abuja airport. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Ezewon Wike, p...
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#ChaySo: Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya’s wedding invite also includes a handcrafted piece of Ikkat – Times of India

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya, the much-talked about couple who had kept their relationship largely under wraps until recently, are all set to take the plunge into marital bliss in December 2024. As the countdown begins, their pre-wedding celebrations have already kicked off with the traditional Godhuma Raayi Pasupu Danchatam, marking the start of a beautiful cultural journey toward their wedding day. While much of their relationship was kept private, the couple's recent public engagement and a sneak peek into their wedding preparations have piqued the interest of fans and fashion enthusiasts alike.The couple’s wedding, expected to be a celebration deeply rooted in tradition, is shaping up to be an affair steeped in culture, evident from the wedding invitation card that has recently...
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Breaking News: Rocket Attack Near Netanyahu’s Residence, Hezbollah Strikes Again in Israel

On Saturday, November 16, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home was targeted by Hezbollah in an attack. Two rockets landed near his residence in Caesarea. The country's security agency has labeled the incident as serious. Authorities from the police and the Shin Bet internal security agency confirmed that the Prime Minister and his family were not at home during the attack and that an investigation has been launched. Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the incident and warned against rising violence in public spaces. In a post on X, Herzog said, "I have spoken with the head of Shin Bet and emphasized the urgent need to investigate those responsible for this attack and deal with them promptly." Earlier, on October 19, Netanyahu’s house had also been attacked, with Hezbollah ...
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‘Rohit Sharma should be playing the Perth Test’: Sourav Ganguly opines as India captain set to miss BGT opener | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma and Sourav Ganguly NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma will miss the opening Test of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth to spend time with his family following the birth of his son. The Indian skipper will rejoin the team for the second Test in Adelaide, set to be a day-night encounter under lights in Adelaide. Confirming the decision, an official close to developments stated, "Rohit Sharma will not be featuring in the first Test. He wants to spend some more time with his family and the new-born and the Indian cricket board completely respects his decision." Former India captain Sourav Ganguly weighed in, urging Rohit to reconsider and travel to Australia in time for the Perth Test. Ganguly emphasized the importance of Rohit’s leadership in the hi...
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India Successfully Tests Long-Range Hypersonic Missile, Rajnath Singh Congratulates DRDO

India conducted a flight trial of its long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday congratulated the Armed forces and the Industry for the successful flight trial. "India has achieved a major milestone by successfully conducting flight trial of long range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off-the-coast of Odisha. This is a historic moment and this significant achievement has put our country in the group of select nations having capabilities of such critical and advanced military technologies. I congratulate Team @DRDO_India, our Armed Forces and the Industry for stupendous achievement," Singh said in a post on X. India has achieved a major milestone by successfully conducting flight tri...
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DRDO conducts historic flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Saturday conducted a flight trial of a long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.The hypersonic missile that the DRDO tested is designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1500 km for all the services of the Indian armed forces. The missile has been indigenously developed by the laboratories of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad along with various other DRDO laboratories and Industry Partners. The flight trial was carried out in the presence of senior scientists of DRDO and the armed forces.Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO on the successful flight trial of the missile, calling it a "major milestone" for the nation."India has achieved a...
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Modi Arrives In Nigeria, First By Indian PM In 17 Years. Receives Warm Welcome From Indian Diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria on Saturday on the first leg of his three-nation visit. Image: X/@narendramodiHe was received by Nigeria's Minister for Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also extended his greetings on Modi's arrival. Image: X/@narendramodiThe federal minister presented Modi with the 'Key to the City' of Abuja. The key symbolises the trust and honour bestowed on the prime minister by the people of Nigeria, said MEA in a post on X. Image: X/@narendramodiThe Indian diaspora also extended a warm and vibrant welcome to Prime Minister Modi on his arrival in Nigeria. Image: X/@narendramodiThis is Modi's first-ever visit to the West Africa region and the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. Image: X/@n...
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Manipur Violence: Mob Tries To Storm CM Biren Singh’s House, Rahul Asks PM Modi To Visit State

Manipur Violence: An angry mob protesting the death of three people in Manipur's Jiribam tried to storm the private residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Imphal on Saturday. Security personnel used tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. CM Singh was not at his residence during the incident, PTI reported. The crowd also attacked the residence of Singh's son-in-law and BJP MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh. They gathered in front of the residence of his house and raised slogans demanding an appropriate response from the government and to arrest the culprits within 24 hours. The violence broke out after the bodies of two women and a child, who had been missing since Monday from a camp for the displaced, were recovered from Barak River in Jiribam on Saturday. Three other bodies, including a woman ...
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Video | Flares Land Near Netanyahu’s Home, Month After Hezbollah Drone Attack

Two flares landed near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Saturday in the central town of Caesarea, security services said, describing the incident as "serious". "Two flares landed in the courtyard outside the prime minister's residence," police and the Shin Bet internal security agency said in a joint statement.Source link
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Beirut businesses struggle to stay afloat under Israeli raids

A woman collects belongings in an apartment amid destruction in a residential area where an Israeli airstrike killed 9 people the day before, according to Lebanese officials, on November 7, 2024 in Baalbek, Lebanon. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Lina al-Khalil has fled her south Beirut home to escape escalating Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, but she still returns daily to the bombarded area to keep the family business running."It's more important than my house," said the pharmacist, in her 50s, of the business she inherited from her father in Haret Hreik, a southern suburb of the Lebanese capital where Iran-backed Hezbollah militants hold sway.Whenever the Israeli military issues a warning to evacuate before a s...
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When Aishwarya Rai Bachchan had revealed what bugs her about the film industry: ‘It’s the crab mentality’ | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan started her career in the movies, straight after she won Miss World. The actress has made it on her own so far and always done things on her own terms. She was instantly popular, ever since she did her first film 'Iruvar' with Mani Ratnam and since then, there was no looking back. But the actress has had her share of hard times and struggles as well. For instance, there was a phase where she was removed at once from many movies. Aishwarya had appeared on Simi Garewal's chat show and was asked about the one thing about the industry which bugs her.She instantly broke into a giggle as soon as she heard the question and said, "Now is the opportunity for me to say." She further added, "I dont know if it holds true only for this industry. It's more of a general statement. ...
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Two Flash Bombs Fired Towards Netanyahu’s Residence In Northern Israel

Two flash bombs were fired towards the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the northern town of Caesarea on Saturday. The bombs fell into the garden with no reports of damage, said the police.  Neither Netanyahu nor his family were present during the attack and there was no damage reported, it said in a statement, reported Reuters.  Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the incident crossed "all red lines" in a post on X.  "It is not possible for the Prime Minister of Israel, who is threatened by Iran and its proxies who are trying to assassinate him, to be subject to the same threats from home," Katz said. He called on security and judicial agencies to take necessary actions.  Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the incident and said an investigation was und...
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Dominant Jannik Sinner cruises into ATP Finals title decider with Taylor Fritz | Tennis News – Times of India

Italy's Jannik Sinner (AP Photo) Jannik Sinner has his first ATP Finals crown firmly in his sights after crushing Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a title decider with Taylor Fritz, the man he beat to win the US Open two months ago.Roared on by a partisan home crowd in Turin, Sinner extended his winning streak to 10 matches with another dominating display which showed why he is the first Italian to top the ATP's end-of-season world rankings.The 23-year-old has reacted to losing last year's final to Novak Djokovic by displacing the Serbian tennis icon at the top of the game, winning seven tournaments this season including his debut Grand Slam victory at the Australian Open before triumphing in New York in September.Sinner barely gave Ruud time to breathe as he rattled off the firs...
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‘Congress itself altered the Constitution during Indira’s regime’, says Union minister Nitin Gadkari – Times of India

'Congress itself altered the Constitution during Indira's regime', says Union minister Nitin Gadkari (Picture credit: ANI) PUNE: Union minister Nitin Gadkari slammed the Congress party over the "Constitution campaign" and accused the party of "altering" the Constitution during the Congress government under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.Addressing an election rally in Pune's Wakad, Gadkari attacked the Congress party and alleged that only sloganeering statements were made of 'Garibi Hatao,' and that the poor continue to suffer under the Congress rule."During the Congress regime, various programs like the 8-point, 20-point, and 40-point initiatives were launched with the slogan 'Garibi Hatao,' but unfortunately, poverty persisted among farmers, labourers, dalits and muslims. Despite the promi...
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How exploding stars have led Team India’s impressive run in T20Is | Cricket News – Times of India

LEADING THE SMASH AND GRAB: Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images/Getty Images) Backed by the team management, an Indian team in transition is winning matches by playing a brand of T20 cricket that is exhilarating to watch...Things are looking up for Suryakumar Yadav and Co. heading into the next T20 World Cup, to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in just over a year's time. The team has finished the year by winning 24 of 26 T20Is played in 2024, a very impressive run.Even after the exit of senior stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the format, and despite the absence of match-winners like Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah, this T20 team is playing like champions.Suryakumar Yadav continues to make an impact as a leader | #BeyondTheBoundaryThe most refresh...
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Eye Of Man Admitted With Bullet Injury Goes Missing After Death, Patna Hospital Blames Rats

The eye of a man, who was hospitalised with a bullet injury, went missing after his death at Patna's second-largest hospital, following which the family has claimed that it was taken out by the hospital for "business". The family members also staged a protest, but the hospital put the blame on rats, NDTV reported. Fantus Kumar, was admitted to Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) on Thursday after being shot in his abdomen. His brother-in-law said it was a conspiracy by the hospital. "How can they be so negligent? Either someone from the hospital conspired with the people who shot him or the hospital is involved in some business of taking people's eyes out," he was quoted as saying by NDTV. 'Someone Took The Eye In ICU' "If we can't trust such a big facility, who can we trust? Someo...
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Does Fadnavis’ Call For ‘Dharma-Yudh Of Votes’ Not Violate MCC, Questions Uddhav

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray questioned the Election Commission of India whether Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's call for "dharma-yuddh of votes" violated the Model Code of Conduct.  Addressing a poll rally in Thane's Dombivli ahead of the November 20 assembly polls in the state, the former CM said he was asked to remove the words "Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji" from his party's election anthem before the Lok Sabha elections, but he refused to do so.  "Devendra Fadnavis has given a call for "dharma-yudh of votes. I am asking the Election Commission, does dharma-yudh fit in with your Model Code of Conduct?" he said.  On Friday, Fadnavis called for a "dharma-yudh of votes" during a rally in Pune to counter a purported appeal by an Islamic scholar for a "vote-jihad"...
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‘I almost died’: Mike Tyson after loss to Jake Paul | Boxing News – Times of India

Mike Tyson (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Mike Tyson, the former world heavyweight champion, shared that he has no regrets about his loss to Jake Paul in their heavyweight boxing match on Saturday.The 58-year-old boxing legend faced a unanimous decision defeat to 27-year-old YouTube star Paul on Friday at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. The event drew a massive crowd of 72,300 fans, with an additional 60 million households tuning in globally, according to Netflix's broadcast."This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time," Tyson wrote on social media after the bout."I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so...
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PM Modi Arrives In Nigeria, Presented With ‘Key to the City’ Of Abuja

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Nigeria on the first leg of his three-nation visit at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This visit is the first by an Indian prime minister to Nigeria in 17 years. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Abuja, Nigeria. Warmly welcomed by Minister for Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, who presented the prime minister with the 'Key to the City' of Abuja. The key symbolises the trust and honour bestowed on the prime minister by the people of Nigeria," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a late-night post on X. The MEA also shared pictures of the prime minister being welcomed to the country. Modi himself responded to a post on X by Tinubu in which the Nigerian president said he looked forward to welcoming t...
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G20 role in climate finance critical: UN body chief – Times of India

BAKU: With world leaders heading to Rio de Janeiro for the G20 summit next week, the UN climate chief Simon Stiell on Saturday urged them to send a strong signal that climate action is core business for the world's biggest economies and step up climate finance globally as it requires action both inside and outside the COP process.His remarks come as negotiators here continue to brainstorm on finalising post-2025 climate finance goals without making much headway on the latest iteration of the draft decision text during multiple negotiations at CO. It is believed that the leaders' declaration by G20 leaders at Rio may give a push to the ongoing negotiation here."Here in Baku negotiators are working around the clock on a new climate finance goal. There is a long way to go, but everyone is ver...
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UK Needs British Trump, Says Ex PM Liz Truss; Lauds Modi For Securing Third Term

New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) Former British prime minister Elizabeth Truss on Saturday pitched for bringing the "best of reforms", fixing some arrangement in the "powerful bureaucracy" in the United Kingdom and creating a movement akin to the one in the US that led to "big changes" there. "Frankly, I think we need a British Trump. The question is who that individual might be," she said and cited US President-elect Donald Trump's "MAGA" (Make America Great Again) movement. During an interaction session at the HT Leadership Summit 2024 here, Truss also said India has a "huge role" to play in the "future of geopolitics" as the world's largest democracy. Truss, who served as the British prime minister for just 49 days in 2022, was asked about the ties between India and the UK amid changing geopolit...
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