Day: April 15, 2025

15Apr By source belowNo Comments

Politics

‘Look at own abysmal record’: India slams Pakistan’s remarks on Waqf Act

India on Tuesday strongly rejected Pakistan’s criticism of the newly passed Waqf Act, calling Islamabad’s remarks “baseless and motivated,” and asserting that the matter is entirely internal. In a firm statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Pakistan had “no locus standi” to comment on Indian legislation and should instead examine its own “abysmal record” on minority rights. “We strongly reject the motivated and baseless comments made by Pakistan on the Waqf Amendment Act enacted by the Parliament of India,” said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. “Pakistan has no locus standi to comment on a matter that is internal to India. Pakistan would do better to look at its own abysmal record when it comes to protecting the rights of minorities, instead of preaching to others.” S...

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Dating a Virgo? You’re not in a relationship. You’re in a performance review. – The Times of India

There’s dating, and then there’s dating a Virgo — which is basically auditioning for Succession but with fewer billion-dollar deals and more passive-aggressive to-do lists. While others get butterflies, Virgo’s partners get a monthly feedback session and a Google Sheet titled “Areas for Improvement.” Romantic dates? Sure. Just expect them to start with “So, let's circle back on your communication strategy,” and end with a slide deck on why texting back in under 10 minutes increases relationship KPIs. Virgos don’t fall in love. They assess love. They analyze it like it’s a crime scene and everyone’s guilty of poor grammar and emotional inconsistency. There are post-its, spreadsheets, and the occasional internal audit of affection levels. No one is safe — not even the cat. But don’t be mista...

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

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MMRDA launches 65-metre steel span for Thane-Bhiwandi segment of Metro Line 5

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) successfully launched a giant 65-metre steel span for the Thane-Bhiwandi segment of Mumbai Metro Line 5. The critical segment was erected over the busy Vasai-Diva railway track at Anjurphata in Bhiwandi and it is a major milestone for the metro corridor within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Weighing a massive 456 metric tons, the steel bridge, an open web girder, now links two metro piers over the tracks of the Central Railway, just between Kharbav and Bhiwandi stations. It is 20 metres high above the ground and forms part of a larger viaduct that will carry Metro Line 5. Story continues below this ad When completed, the 24.9 km line will connect Thane with Kalyan via Bhiwandi, with 17 stations. The line...

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Sports

Gloves on, Sanju Samson and KL Rahul gear up to throw fresh punches

Three days before India’s T20 World Cup squad announcement last year, KL Rahul and Sanju Samson went up against one other in the IPL, with one decisive shot at hand to make a last-minute impression before the selectors.While Rahul set up the game with a healthy 76 in Lucknow, Samson landed the decisive punch, scooping the game and the backup keeper’s spot away with an unbeaten 33-ball 71 helping Rajasthan Royals nervelessly gun down a 197-run target. Freed from captaincy shackles with a fresh middle-order spot at the Delhi Capitals, Rahul will share the stage again with Samson at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as the sub-plots slowly begin to take shape for the next iteration of the T20 World Cup, only 10 months away. Story continues below this ad Samson’s trough Wednesday’s lea...

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The Most Delulu Zodiac Sign When in Love – The Times of India

Some signs flirt. Some fall. And then there’s Pisces, the gold-medal champion of emotional Olympic gymnastics—flipping into fantasies faster than a teen protagonist in a 2000s YA romance movie. Pisces doesn’t fall in love. Pisces casts a lead actor, scores the soundtrack, and builds a fake life in their head starring someone who just said “nice shirt” once.Pisces: The blueprint. This sign will lock eyes in a Starbucks line and be mentally naming kids before the barista spells their name wrong. They're fully committed to someone who has zero clue they're in a relationship. Pisces doesn’t wait for signs—they are the sign. One playlist and it’s already the third act breakup scene.Libra: Comes in second, but make it fashion. Libra will see one shared interest and start planning joint Pinterest...

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

Travel

Bihar Home Guard registration window to close tomorrow: Direct link to apply for over 15000 vacancies here – The Times of India

Bihar Home Guard registration 2025: The Bihar Home Guard and Fire Services Department will close the registration window for 15,000 Home Guard posts tomorrow, April 16, 2025. Eligible candidates who have not yet applied can visit the official website to submit their application forms. The recruitment drive aims to fill 15,000 Home Guard vacancies across 37 districts in Bihar. The registration window was opened on March 27, 2025. Selection will be carried out strictly on merit, beginning with a physical ability and efficiency test, followed by a medical examination and document verification. The final merit list will be based solely on candidates’ performance in the physical test.Applicants must ensure the accuracy of their submissions, as no correction window will be provided post-deadline...

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Zodiac Signs and Their Biggest Dating Ick – The Times of India

Aries – Slow walkers. If someone can't keep up on the sidewalk, how will they survive the chaos of Aries' entire personality?Taurus – Eating off their plate without asking. Taurus didn’t agree to share fries or feelings.Gemini – Bad texters. If the convo dies after “hey,” Gemini’s already emotionally packed their bags.Cancer – Making fun of their favorite show. Especially if it’s a comfort binge like The Notebook or New Girl.Leo – Low effort selfies. If the lighting’s tragic and the angles are worse, Leo can’t emotionally invest.Virgo – Messy handwriting. If it looks like a spider did a cartwheel, Virgo’s mentally correcting it in red ink.Libra – Loud chewing. Nothing says “this won’t work” like aggressive pasta slurping.Scorpio – Oversharing on the first date. Childhood trauma within ten ...

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New study finds no evidence technology causes ‘digital dementia’ in older people

In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable philosophical and legal challenges regarding what it means to “outsource thinking”.But the emergence of technology that changes the way we live is not a new issue. The change from analogue to digital technology began around the 1960s and this “digital revolution” is what brought us the internet. An entire generation of people who lived and worked through this evolution are now entering their early 80s. So what can we learn from them about the impact of technology on the ageing brain? A comprehensive new study from researchers at the University of Texas and Baylor Univer...

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

Sports

Wankhede Stadium stands to be named after Wadekar, Rohit

Rohit Sharma. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: EMMANUAL YOGINI Former India captain the late Ajit Wadekar and T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma have been honoured by the Mumbai Cricket Association, with the MCA annual general meeting passing a resolution on Tuesday to name stands at the Wankhede Stadium after the duo.The AGM also approved the resolution – mooted by apex council members Jitendra Awhad and Milind Narvekar, both political leaders – to name another stand after former MCA, BCCI and ICC chief Sharad Pawar and dedicate the newly created MCA Office lounge to Amol Kale, who passed away last year while serving as the MCA president.“The Grand Stand Level 3 will be named as the Sharad Pawar Stand; the ...

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UKSSC Group C 2025 registration window opens: Direct link to apply for over 400 posts here – The Times of India

UKSSC Group C registration 2025: The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has opened applications for 419 vacancies across various posts such as Village Development Officer (VDO), Patwari, and others starting April 15, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website, sssc.uk.gov.in, until May 15, 2025. The application correction window will be available from May 18 to May 20, 2025.The written examination is slated for July 27, 2025. It will feature 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered within two hours, conducted in either online or offline format. General and OBC category candidates must score at least 45% to qualify, while SC/ST applicants must secure a minimum of 35%. Failure to meet the minimum threshold will result in dis...

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MCA to name one stand of Wankhede after India captain Rohit Sharma

India ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma will have a stand name after him at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Tuesday. The Divecha Pavilion Level 3 will soon be named Rohit Sharma Stand. The decision was taken at the 86th Annual General Meeting, which happened in Mumbai on Tuesday. A major highlight of the meeting was the decision to increase the corpus for affiliated clubs to Rs. 75 crores, with a forward-looking plan to enhance it to Rs. 100 crores in the coming years, said MCA. Two more stands, Grand Stand Level 3 and Grand Stand Level 4, were renamed as Sharad Pawar Stand and Ajit Wadekar Stand, respectively. Story continues below this ad In a tribute to Late Amol Kale, former president of MCA, the match day office at the...

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

Science

Earth Signs Choosing Stability Over That Spontaneous Love Confession – The Times of India

Picture this: a candlelit rooftop, hearts racing, someone blurts out a passionate “I think I'm in love.” Cue the music, right? Wrong. The Earth signs—Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn—are already calculating the emotional ROI and checking if the fire escape is a viable exit. Taurus pauses, wondering if the confession came before or after dessert. Because feelings are fine, but so is tiramisu. Virgo hears “I love you” and mentally drafts a 12-point checklist titled "Things That Can Go Wrong with This Relationship." Capricorn, meanwhile, checks if this declaration aligns with their five-year plan and if the timing feels like a solid investment. These are the signs who’ll choose a dependable routine over a surprise kiss in the rain. Not because they don’t feel—it’s because they feel responsibly. L...

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Suarez bares his teeth again, this time at his teammate

A video has surfaced in social media of Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez biting the hands of his colleague Jordi Alba during in the 89th minute of a heated quarterfinal game between Inter Miami and Los Angeles FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal. Lionel Messi netted a brace, the second from a spot kick, to mastermind a 3-1 win, but there was more drama in the game. The incident occurred after fracas broke out, when Marlon Santos fouled Suarez with a heavy tackle. Amidst opponents at each other’s throat, Frenchman Olivier Giroud grabbing the Spanish Alba by neck, Suarez is seen nibbling on Alba’s hand. He quickly apologised too, realising it was his teammate. It had none of the maliciousness associated with the three notorious bites in his career—Otman Bakkal (PSV) in 2010 (he was ba...

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Mamata’s Bengali New Year wish receives taunt from Oppn and an invitation to Murshidabad

On the morning of Bengali New Year’s Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to X and wrote, “Ami Banglai gaan gai… (I sing in Bengali).” Soon after the post, a fresh war of words and jibes among the prominent parties in West Bengal erupted. Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly Suvendu Adhikari posted, “While Rome was burning, Emperor Nero was playing the flute! When communal violence is blazing in the state, it is natural for you to sing… But the melody of the song has become out of tune!” Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury said, “Chief Minister, your representative went to Manipur, and Hathras. Please come to Murshidabad… You love travelling. Come and travel along the bank of Ganges. You will write poetry there.” Story continues below this ad Chowdhury al...

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Pulled The Hermit Instead of a Text? The Tarot Said “Heal,” Not “He’ll Reply” – The Times of India

Ah, The Hermit. The card that shows up not with a love letter or a sexy paragraph, but with a flashlight and a passive-aggressive suggestion to “do some soul-searching.” It’s the metaphysical equivalent of Carrie Bradshaw typing “I couldn’t help but wonder…” after being ghosted by Mr. Big for the fourth time. Someone expected fireworks, but the deck delivered a cave, some monk robes, and a cruel reminder that solitude is apparently “growth.” The Hermit doesn’t care about seen-zones, unread messages, or whether the last DM ended in a double tap. The Hermit says, “How about a long walk through your inner trauma forest?” And let’s be real—The Hermit is that friend who hears relationship problems and recommends journaling instead of revenge. He’s giving Eat Pray Left On Read. He lights the way...

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

Politics

What’s the Gurugram land deal case in which ED has summoned Robert Vadra

New Delhi: Robert Vadra, businessman and son-in-law of Sonia Gandhi, Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in connection with a money laundering probe, a week after his refusal to honour the ED summons for an 8 April appearance. The money laundering case for which Vadra appeared before the officials at the ED headquarters in New Delhi concerns a 3.5-acre land acquired in Gurugram, Haryana. Outside the HQ, Vadra told media persons that the agency summoned him because he recently spoke out on minority rights and questioned the ED timing immediately after he said he would enter active politics. Show Full Article Priyanka Gandhi’s husband, Robert Vadra, has two more money laundering cases, including one linked to arms dealer Sanjay Bha...

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

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‘How will I pay for my mother’s cancer treatment?’: On Bengali New Year, a pall of gloom on teachers who lost their jobs

While sweets are distributed and new clothes are worn on Bengali New Year, the occasion looks different for teachers and non-teaching staff in West Bengal who recently lost their jobs due to a Supreme Court order. Surojit Pramanik, a non-teaching staff member at a school in Krishnanagar told The Indian Express, “I had taken a loan and bought a flat. We were supposed to have the house warming ceremony today but that will not happen any longer. I don’t even know if I will be able to pay back the loan I have taken.” The Supreme Court had annulled the appointments of 25,753 teaching and non-teaching staff recruited through the 2016 School Service Commission (SSC) examinations, terming the entire selection process “vitiated and tainted”. Story continues below this ad Aparajita ...

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Cow dung on classroom walls: DUSU chief defaces principal’s office

DUSU president Ronak Khatri on Tuesday smeared cow dung on the walls of Lakshmibai College principal’s office, escalating a row that ignited after she was caught on video coating classroom walls with cow dung for “cooling” them. In the video, widely shared on social media, principal Pratyush Vatsala was seen coating classroom walls with cow dung. “No consent was taken from students for such an initiative,” Khatri told PTI Videos while arguing with a faculty member inside the principal’s office. Story continues below this ad “If you want to do research, do it at your home,” he said. The principal told PTI on April 13 that the faculty-led initiative was part of an ongoing research aimed at exploring indigenous and sustainable cooling techniques. There was no immediate respon...

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Myth or fact: Those who walk fast are at a lower risk of diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is understood to stem from an abnormal balance of insulin inside the body. “This is probably because either the body mechanism has become resistant to insulin, or because it does not produce adequate amounts of the substance to maintain blood sugar control,” said Shikha Singh, nutritionist and fitness expert, Shiksfitness. A sedentary lifestyle is one of the key contributors to this condition. Limited physical activity or movement contributes to visceral fat deposited around internal organs, mostly in the abdominal region; it interferes with insulin action and impairs its proper working. Therefore, Singh noted that fast walkers have a far lesser chance of developing diabetes, making regular brisk walking one of the most effective and simple preventive measures. “A systemati...

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Ambedkar University to revoke 3 students’ suspension; Delhi HC bars them from protests pending fresh inquiry

Dr BR Ambedkar University Delhi informed the Delhi High Court on Tuesday that it would revoke the suspension and campus ban imposed on three students for allegedly violating its code of discipline related to ragging and bullying. However, the university expressed apprehensions that a few students who had “created ruckus” on the campus after the trio were suspended might again resort to protests and demonstrations. Justice Vikas Mahajan then directed the three students, who challenged their suspension and campus ban before the court, not to take part in any protest or demonstration directly or indirectly related to the matter being inquired into. Anan Bijo, Nadia and Harsh Choudhary were on March 5 suspended for a year, barred from entering the university campus, and further threatened with...

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Campus Talk: University of Mumbai teachers protest over issues in NEP implementation

A group of college teachers under the University of Mumbai along with a few Senate members staged a protest at the Fort campus gate of the university on Monday, voicing their strong opposition to the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which according to them is “haphazard” and diluting the importance of core academic disciplines along with other concerns. According to the protesting teachers under the Bombay University College Teachers’ Union (BUCTU), several abrupt changes have been brought into the conventional education system without adequate groundwork or consultation in the bid to bring a flexible academic structure recommended under NEP 2020. The teachers claimed that interdisciplinary and co-curricular courses are being introduced without a clear plan for t...

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

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In Stalin’s announcement of panel for Tamil Nadu’s autonomy, a dig at Centre & a push for ‘all states’

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin followed the foot-steps of his late father M. Karunanidhi, as he announced the formation of a high-level committee to examine and recommend measures to strengthen state autonomy and enhance Centre-State relationship as enshrined in the Constitution. The announcement comes exactly 50 years after Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)  patriarch Karunanidhi, a five-time chief minister, passed the state autonomy resolution in the assembly on 16 April 1974. “At a time when no other state in India had taken such initiatives, nearly half a century ago, in 1969, our revered leader Kalaignar (read, Karunanidhi), as chief minister, constituted a high-level committee under the chairmanship of retired chief justice P.V. Rajamannar to examine Union-state relation...

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These Zodiac signs who are born rule-breakers! Are you one of them?

These Zodiac signs who are born rule-breakers! Are you one of them? Source link

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

Sports

PBKS vs KKR LIVE Cricket Score, IPL 2025: Punjab Kings lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders

Priyansh Arya: Son of school teachers becomes the topper among the rookies Ricky Ponting, the celebrated Australian captain whose nickname "Punter" speaks to his shrewd judgment, recently highlighted a promising young talent from his Punjab Kings squad. Speaking at The Indian Express Idea Exchange, the coach singled out debutant Priyansh Arya (acquired for a significant Rs 3.8 crore) when discussing the evolution of ideal auction picks since his playing days. Ponting confidently asserted, "What I look for is ball-striking talent, like Priyansh Arya. He’s an out-and-out clean ball striker. Technically, he looks a bit unorthodox, but I guarantee he’s going to make a serious mark on this IPL." Just days later, Arya validated his coach's faith, demonstrating that the Punjab Kings' investment ...

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Father and son killed in violence-hit Murshidabad, two arrested

The West Bengal police arrested two persons who were allegedly involved in the murder of a father and son in the violence-hit Samsherganj of Murshidabad district. ADG (South Bengal range) Supratim Sarkar said, “After verifying CCTV footage and other evidence, we conducted a search operation for the whole night on Monday and were able to nab these two persons who are directly involved in this murder case.” Police said the two accused are brothers, Kalu Madab and Dildar Madab, who are residents of the Digri area, near Jafrabad under the Samsherganj police station of Murshidabad. Story continues below this ad “Both fled after the murder. We nabbed Kalu from Murarai of Birbhum and Dildar was arrested from a location bordering the area of Suti police station,” said Sarkar. Sa...

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15Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Horoscope Tomorrow, April 16, 2025: Your zodiac insights await – The Times of India

Aries Being active today will feel empowering. Although there may be some overspending, financial planning remains essential. Productivity might be affected by workplace distractions, so maintaining focus is crucial. Taking time to express gratitude to your family will strengthen your bond. If you're planning a trip, ensure everything is in order. Choosing the right moving company might take time, but it ensures a smooth transition. Academic progress may feel slow, but perseverance will be rewarding.Taurus Your parent's unwavering support reminds you of your worth. Travel and learning about local cultures will inspire you. Plan carefully, as home improvement projects may take longer than expected. Academic learning will feel engaging and natural, sparking curiosity. Your flourishing mental...

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