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Manipur Govt Extends Internet Ban Till Dec 3 Across 9 Districts Citing ‘Law And Order Situation
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Manipur Govt Extends Internet Ban Till Dec 3 Across 9 Districts Citing ‘Law And Order Situation

Imphal, Dec 1 (PTI) The Manipur government on Sunday extended the suspension of mobile internet for two days in nine districts of the state till December 3. An order issued by the Home Department said the suspension was extended in Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Pherzawl and Jiribam. "The state government after reviewing the prevailing law and order situation and its correlation with the general operation of internet services has decided to continue suspension of mobile internet and mobile data services including VSATs and VPN services in the territorial jurisdiction of Imphal West, Imphal East, Kakching, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Churachandpur and Kangpokpi, Pherzawl and Jiribam of Manipur till 5.15 pm of December 3, in public interest," the or...
8-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead By Attackers Targeting Brother Over Dispute In UP: Cops
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8-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead By Attackers Targeting Brother Over Dispute In UP: Cops

The incident took place on Saturday evening at the Kalindi village in Sardhana. (Representational)Meerut: An eight-year-old girl was shot dead in Meerut as attackers, who were allegedly targeting her brother Sahil due to a two-year-old dispute, mistakenly shot her when she intervened, police said.The incident took place on Saturday evening at the Kalindi village in Sardhana.According to the Sardhana police station in-charge Pratap Singh, Aafia was struck by a bullet in her chest and she succumbed to her injuries at a hospital.Police have identified two primary suspects, Masroor and Kamran, and are pursuing to arrest them.(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)Source link
Woman Dies By Electrocution While Removing Phone From Charge In UP
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Woman Dies By Electrocution While Removing Phone From Charge In UP

People near her heard a noise and saw Neetu stuck to the phone. (Representational)Ballia: A woman died due to electric shock while removing her phone which was on charge here in a village on Sunday, police said.Meanwhile, another woman died in Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh after being hit by a paddy harvester machine, they said.According to police, Neetu (22), a resident of Sarangpur village, was removing her mobile phone from charge when she got an electric shock.People near her heard a noise and saw Neetu stuck to the phone. They separated her with a stick and took her to Primary Health Centre, Bansdih, where the doctors declared her dead.Bansdih police station in-charge inspector (SHO) Sanjay Singh said that Neetu was brought dead to the government hospital. No complaint has been rec...
‘Shameful if Chinese astronauts on moon before US’ – Times of India
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‘Shameful if Chinese astronauts on moon before US’ – Times of India

MUMBAI: If China lands astronauts on the moon prior to the US, it will be a shame to America, said Jaydeep Mukherjee, an ex-Xavierite, and currently director of Nasa Florida Space Grant Consortium. Mukherjee made this statement during a presentation titled ‘Humanity’s Return To The Moon’, at Nehru Planetarium at Worli, Mumbai, Saturday evening.On Oct 29, the China Manned Space Agency announced the 2030 target for the crewed lunar landing mission, and on Sept 28 unveiled the space suits to be worn by astronauts on the moon.He said that a Chinese landing on the moon before the US would help to enhance funding for the American manned lunar programme.The Consortium, formed in 1989, augments Nasa’s educational outcomes and is administered through the University of Central Florida and the Florid...
Is Stephan Hawking’s ‘gigantic ball of fire’ prediction about Earth coming true? This is what Nasa has to say – Times of India
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Is Stephan Hawking’s ‘gigantic ball of fire’ prediction about Earth coming true? This is what Nasa has to say – Times of India

Is Stephan Hawking’s ‘gigantic ball of fire’ prediction about Earth coming true? This is what Nasa has to say (Picture credit: X, DALL·E) Physicist Stephen Hawking's chilling predictions about the Earth's future have resurfaced following Nasa's recent warnings about escalating existential threats. While the space agency has not endorsed Hawking's exact timeline of Earth's demise, it has highlighted pressing dangers such as climate change, overpopulation, and energy resource depletion that threaten humanity’s survival.In the 2018 documentary The Search for a New Earth, Hawking forecasted that Earth could become uninhabitable by 2600 due to global warming and unsustainable human activity, transforming into "a gigantic ball of fire." He urged immediate action, cautioning that humanity must ex...
Arvind Kejriwal ‘Attacked’: Delhi Police Register Case Against Accused, Joint Interrogation Hel
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Arvind Kejriwal ‘Attacked’: Delhi Police Register Case Against Accused, Joint Interrogation Hel

New Delhi, Dec 1 (PTI) The Delhi Police and other security agencies are interrogating a man who splashed some liquid on AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal during his 'padyatra' in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar, a senior police official said on Sunday. Police said a case has been registered against the accused, Ashok Kumar Jha, and on his instance a 500ml bottle filled with one third of water has been seized. "Different teams, along with other security agencies, are conducting the probe and a joint interrogation of accused Ashok Kumar Jha is going on," said the police official. "Proceedings under sections 126 (obstructing someone's movement) and 169 (design to commit cognisable offences) of the BNSS has been initiated against Jha to prevent him from repeating such offence in future. Further inquiry is...
Video | Maharashtra New CM Update: मुख्यमंत्री के चेहरे की अटकलों के बीच Mumbai वापस लौटे Eknath Shinde
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Video | Maharashtra New CM Update: मुख्यमंत्री के चेहरे की अटकलों के बीच Mumbai वापस लौटे Eknath Shinde

Eknath Shinde Helicopter: महाराष्ट्र में मुख्यमंत्री पद के चेहरे पर सस्पेंस के बीच, कार्यवाहक मुख्यमंत्री और शिवसेना प्रमुख एकनाथ शिंदे आज गांव से मुंबई लौटें.Source link
BJP flays Mehbooba for equating Bangla minorities with India – Times of India
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BJP flays Mehbooba for equating Bangla minorities with India – Times of India

JAMMU: J&K BJP leaders Sunday demanded action against PDP president Mehbooba Mufti for her remark comparing the condition of minorities in Bangladesh with those in India, calling it “anti-national.”Addressing party workers recently in Jammu, Mehbooba asked people to stand up to counter BJP’s alleged attempts at polarisation and asked if there was any difference between Bangladesh and India.Reacting to violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, Mehbooba drew parallels between the row over survey of the mosque there and the atrocities being committed against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.“Our Hindu brothers are facing oppression in Bangladesh. But what is the difference if we treat minorities here the same way? Ours is a great country, known worldwide for its secular character,” she said.Crit...
Video | Naxal Encounter: छत्तीसगढ़-तेलंगाना सीमा पर मुठभेड़, 7 नक्सलियों को जवानों ने किया ढेर
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Video | Naxal Encounter: छत्तीसगढ़-तेलंगाना सीमा पर मुठभेड़, 7 नक्सलियों को जवानों ने किया ढेर

छत्तीसगढ़ में एक बार फिर पुलिस जवानों को बड़ी सफलता मिली है. साथ ही जवानों ने नक्सलियों के नापाक मंसूबे पर पानी फेर दिया है. दरअसल, छत्तीसगढ़-तेलंगाना सीमा पर नक्सलियों और जवानों के बीच मुठभेड़ (Naxal Encounter on Chhattisgarh-Telangana border) हुआ, जिसमें जवानों ने 7 नक्सली को मार गिराया है. साथ ही जवानों ने मौके से एक-47, इंसास राइफल समेत अन्य हथियार भी बरामद किए गए हैं. मुठभेड़ के बाद सुरक्षाबलों ने सभी नक्सलियों के शव बरामद कर लिए हैं. फिलहाल इलाके में सर्च ऑपरेशन जारी है. Source link...
Case Filed Against Alleged Accused Who Splashed Liquid On Arvind Kejriwal
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Case Filed Against Alleged Accused Who Splashed Liquid On Arvind Kejriwal

The alleged accused, identified as Ashok Kumar Jha, is a bus marshalNew Delhi: The Delhi Police have registered a case against the alleged accused for splashing liquid on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal during his rally in South Delhi's Greater Kailash area on Saturday, according to the police.The alleged accused, identified as Ashok Kumar Jha, a bus marshal, was detained by the Delhi police shortly after the incident.According to the police, a glass and bottle of 500 ML, filled with one-third water, were seized from Ashok Kumar Jha. Proceedings under section 126/169 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) have been initiated against Jha to prevent the recurrence of such offences in the future.Furthermore, the police said that the investigation is ongoing, and ...
Farmers’ Protest March From Noida To Delhi Today, Know Routes To Avoid As Borders To Be Barr
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Farmers’ Protest March From Noida To Delhi Today, Know Routes To Avoid As Borders To Be Barr

A farmers' march to Delhi is scheduled for Monday, with Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) leader Sukhbir Khalifa confirming the plan. Speaking ahead of the protest, Khalifa stated, “We are ready for our march towards Delhi. Tomorrow, on December 2, we will start our march towards Delhi from under the Maha Maya flyover. At 12 pm, all of us will reach there... and demand our compensation and benefits as per the new laws.” #WATCH | Noida, Uttar Pradesh: On farmers' march to Delhi tomorrow, farmer leader Sukhbir Khalifa says, "We are ready for our march towards Delhi. Tomorrow, on December 2, we will start our march towards Delhi from under the Maha Maya flyover. At 12 pm, all of us will reach… pic.twitter.com/imkVkDQHaM — ANI (@ANI) December 1, 2024This comes as other farmer organisa...
Farmers’ Protest March From Noida To Delhi Today, Know Routes To Avoid As Borders To Be Barr
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Farmers’ Protest March From Noida To Delhi Tomorrow, Know Routes To Avoid As Borders To Be Barr

A farmers' march to Delhi is scheduled for Monday, with Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) leader Sukhbir Khalifa confirming the plan. Speaking ahead of the protest, Khalifa stated, “We are ready for our march towards Delhi. Tomorrow, on December 2, we will start our march towards Delhi from under the Maha Maya flyover. At 12 pm, all of us will reach there... and demand our compensation and benefits as per the new laws.” #WATCH | Noida, Uttar Pradesh: On farmers' march to Delhi tomorrow, farmer leader Sukhbir Khalifa says, "We are ready for our march towards Delhi. Tomorrow, on December 2, we will start our march towards Delhi from under the Maha Maya flyover. At 12 pm, all of us will reach… pic.twitter.com/imkVkDQHaM — ANI (@ANI) December 1, 2024This comes as other farmer organisa...
PM Modi Expresses Concern Over Threats Emanating From Digital Frauds, Cybercrimes
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PM Modi Expresses Concern Over Threats Emanating From Digital Frauds, Cybercrimes

PM Modi also offered insight and laid a roadmap for the future. (File)Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concern over the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, cybercrimes and AI technology, particularly the potential of deepfake to disrupt social and familial relations.Addressing the concluding session of the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police, the prime minister also called for the use of technology to reduce the workload of the police constabulary and suggested that the police station be made the focal point for resource allocation.Deliberations were held on emerging security concerns along the border with Bangladesh and Myanmar, trends in urban policing and strategies for countering malicious narrat...
ISKCON Kolkata Holds Prayers For Safety Of Hindus, Other Minorities In Bangladesh Amid Tensions
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ISKCON Kolkata Holds Prayers For Safety Of Hindus, Other Minorities In Bangladesh Amid Tensions

Kolkata, Dec 1 (PTI): The ISKCON here joined its other centres in different parts of the world on Sunday in holding prayer meetings and 'kirtan' for the safety and security of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, an official said. Stating that atrocities on the religious minorities are "not stopping" in Bangladesh even after 100 days of such incidents, International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) spokesperson Radharamn Das said that disciples and followers held prayer meetings in 150 countries across the world. "We held prayers and 'kirtan' for the safety and security of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh," he said. ISKCON followers held prayers and 'kirtan' at its Albert Road centre in Kolkata to highlight the plight of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, w...
2 Children Among 5 Who Died Of Heart Attack Within 25 Days In Aligarh
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2 Children Among 5 Who Died Of Heart Attack Within 25 Days In Aligarh

Aligarh: Children aged 14 and 8 - a boy and a girl - are among the five people who died of heart attack within 25 days in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh.Mamata Chaudhary, of Arana village, used to go on a daily run as she was preparing for a physical test for a constable's job in the state police. On November 23, while running in the morning, she suffered a heart attack and collapsed. She was 20. The doctors at the JN medical college said that she died of a heart attack."She had covered some 4-5 rounds of the ground. Thereafter, she collapsed on the ground," said Jaykumar, Mamata's brother.Mohit Chaudhary, from Sirauli village, was a student of Class 6. The 14-year-old boy was preparing for the annual sports day competition. During a practice run on Friday, he suffered a heart attack and died soo...
Video | Maharashtra CM | Eknath Shinde Returns From His Native Village, Lands In Mumbai
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Video | Maharashtra CM | Eknath Shinde Returns From His Native Village, Lands In Mumbai

Amid the suspense over the Chief Ministerial face in Maharashtra, caretaker Chief Minister, and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Dec 01 returned to Mumbai from his native village in Satara, where he had gone to recuperate after a brief illness. He was also bestowed a 'guard of honour' by the Satara police after which he took the flight back to the state capital. Source link
Couple Arrested For Speeding SUV With Cop On Bonnet, Nearly Killing Him In Gujarat
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Couple Arrested For Speeding SUV With Cop On Bonnet, Nearly Killing Him In Gujarat

Further probe into the incident is underway, said a police official. (Representational)Ahmedabad: A man and his wife were arrested in Ahmedabad in Gujarat after they sped off in their SUV with a policeman perched precariously on the bonnet of the vehicle as the couple tried to flee during a combing drive, an official said on Sunday.The policeman was injured in the legs and hands and narrowly escaped being run over by a dumper after he fell off from the bonnet due to the SUV's speed, he added."The driver tried to run over policemen when he was signalled to stop during a combing drive at 11:15pm on Saturday. In order to stop them, police personnel Nitesh Ramji clung on to the bonnet of the car. He was dragged for some distance by the SUV, leaving him with injuries on the hands and legs. When...
A memorial that brings nostalgia to the visitors
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A memorial that brings nostalgia to the visitors

A view of the Sivaji Ganesan ManiMandapam in Chennai on Monday. | Photo Credit: M. SRINATH Who would have seen or imagined how Rajaraja Chozhan or Karnan or Veerapandiya Kattabomman could have looked. It was Sivaji who brought all these historic heroes to us by playing such legendary roles and had given an everlasting visual memory, says S. Krishnamurthy, a septuagenarian and diehard fan of actor Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan. “I have seen almost all the films of Sivaji Ganesan. Whenever I visit my daughter at Alwarpet, I stop here and spend at least half-an-hour, recollecting my memories through the photographs displayed. This place gives me immense happiness,” Mr. Krishnamurthy said while visiting Sivaji Gane...
‘Hybrid model pehele hi sign ho gaya tha’: Shoaib Akhtar makes startling revelation | Cricket News – Times of India
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‘Hybrid model pehele hi sign ho gaya tha’: Shoaib Akhtar makes startling revelation | Cricket News – Times of India

Shoaib Akhtar shares his take on Champions Trophy situation (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has voiced his thoughts on the ongoing discussions surrounding the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, set to be hosted by Pakistan. In a recent video, Akhtar provided a balanced perspective, acknowledging both Pakistan's stance and the broader implications of the situation."You are getting paid for hosting rights and revenue, and that's fine—we all understand it. Pakistan's stance is also reasonable. They should have maintained a strong position—why not? Once we are able to host the Champions Trophy in our country and they are unwilling to come, they should share the revenue with us at a higher rate. That’s a good call," Akhtar remarked. However, he emphasized the need fo...
Unpacking India’s fuming response at COP29: What really transpired? | India News – Times of India
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Unpacking India’s fuming response at COP29: What really transpired? | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In the wee hours of November 24, while most people in India were fast asleep, a drama unfolded at a sprawling conference hall of the Olympic stadium in Azerbaijan's capital Baku. Diplomats from nearly 200 countries, civil society representatives and journalists had gathered to witness a decision that could determine the fate of climate action in the Global South. But what transpired was far from routine -- it was a moment of diplomatic brinkmanship that left many stunned and India's delegation fuming. As the president of this year's UN climate conference, Mukhtar Babayev, approached the centrepiece agenda item -- the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance -- India's Deputy Lead Negotiator Neelesh Sah rushed to COP29 Lead Negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev to convey tha...
Maharashtra: Sparks Fly In Mahayuti Over Leadership As CM Pick To Be Finalised Tomorrow — Updat
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Maharashtra: Sparks Fly In Mahayuti Over Leadership As CM Pick To Be Finalised Tomorrow — Updat

Maharashtra Govt Formation: The Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, which secured a commanding victory in the recent assembly elections, is grappling with internal disagreements even as it inches towards government formation. The alliance, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar-led NCP, won 230 of the 288 assembly seats. The BJP emerged as the largest party with 132 seats, followed by the Shiv Sena with 57 and the NCP with 41.   Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil struck a discordant cord on Sunday by claiming the party could have won 90-100 seats if Ajit Pawar's NCP had not been part of the Mahayuti. "We contested only 85 seats. Without Ajitdada, we could have won 90-100 seats. Shinde never asked why Ajit Pawar-led NCP was inducted in his government," said Patil, who is also...
Pakistan off to a flying start with a convincing T20 win over Zimbabwe | Cricket News – Times of India
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Pakistan off to a flying start with a convincing T20 win over Zimbabwe | Cricket News – Times of India

Pakistan secured a comfortable 57-run victory against Zimbabwe in the opening Twenty20 international of a three-match series. The match took place on Sunday in Bulawayo.Pakistan, aiming for a white-ball double after winning the ODI series 2-1, chose to bat first after winning the toss. They posted a total of 165-4. Zimbabwe, in response, were bowled out for 108 in 15.3 overs.At Queens Sports Club, Pakistan found themselves at 100-4 with 34 deliveries remaining. Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan then combined for a crucial 65-run partnership. They capitalized on some loose bowling and fielding from the Zimbabwean side.Tahir top-scored with an unbeaten 39, hitting one six and four fours. He shared top-scoring honors with Usman Khan, who also scored 39, including two sixes and two fours.Irfan Khan ...
Delhi’s Air Quality Improves With First ‘Poor’ Category AQI In A Month, Experts Credit These Fa
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Delhi’s Air Quality Improves With First ‘Poor’ Category AQI In A Month, Experts Credit These Fa

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi has dipped below 300 for the first time in over a month, as dry northwesterly winds and ample sunlight, helped disperse pollutants. The national capital's air quality has remained between the "very poor" (AQI 301-400) and "severe" (over 400) categories for the past 32 days. On Sunday, however, the city's 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 285, placing it in the "poor" category. This is a significant improvement from Saturday's AQI of 346 in the "very poor" category. The air quality of the city was last measured in the "poor" category on October 29, with an AQI of 268, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Whereas, on October 30, the air quality slipped to the "very poor" from the "poor" category and remained for 15 consecut...