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India successfully test fires medium-range ballistic missile | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] India successfully test-fired a new variant of a medium-range ballistic missile on Tuesday. The launch, conducted by the Strategic Forces Command, demonstrated the missile's operational readiness and the effectiveness of its innovative technologies, according to a press release from the defence ministry."A successful launch of the new variant of a medium-range ballistic missile was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command on April 23," the ministry said in the statement.The ministry further added, "The user launch has proven the operational capability of the Command and validated new technologies."!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, ...
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Congress wants to implement ‘Sharia law’ in country: UP CM Yogi Adityanath | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday accused the Congress party of intending to implement 'Sharia law' in the country and redistribute people's property.Addressing an election rally in Amroha, Adityanath questioned whether the country should be governed by the Constitution drafted by Dr. BR Ambedkar or by Sharia law. The UP CM also claimed that the Congress manifesto mentions the restoration of personal laws, which he believes would lead to the implementation of Sharia law."The Congress and its allies have betrayed the country and have once again come to you with their false manifesto. If you look at the Congress' manifesto, they say that if they form a government, we will implement Sharia law.""You tell me, will this country be run by the Constitutio...
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‘OYO Khulwa Do Kam Se Kam’: BJP MLA ‘Raids’ Garden In C’garh, Couples Give Hilarious Reactions

[ad_1] Rikesh Sen, BJP MLA from Vaishali Nagar in Chhattisgarh's Durg district, was caught on camera disrupting couples' rendezvous at a Garden in his constituency. Sen was seen shooing away couples from the garden, prompting some of them to demand the reopening of OYO Rooms for their privacy needs. Sen, upon reaching the park, claimed to have received complaints about couples engaging in "indecent activities" there. In a video, Sen is seen interrogating the couples about their activities, to which one individual responded, "We came to spend time and chat, you had the OYOs closed so we have come to the garden." बीजेपी विधायक रिकेश सेन ने मारा पार्क में छापा तो युवाओं ने विधायक जी से कर दी OYO Room की मांग...देखें पूरा वीडियो#bjp #rikeshsen #viralvid...
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My job is to work, not sit in people’s homes — Hema Malini, BJP’s Mathura pick vying for 3rd term

[ad_1] Vrindavan: Actor-turned-MP and Bharatiya Janata Party’s Mathura candidate for the Lok Sabha polls, Hema Malini, is hopeful of the Krishna Janmabhoomi row coming to an end in the next five years. “We will surely witness something grand soon,” she told ThePrint in an interview Monday, adding that it will be a matter of good fortune for her.Hema Malini is looking to represent Mathura in the Lower House of Parliament for a third consecutive term. Since the consecration of Ram temple in Ayodhya in January, discussions about the Krishna Janmasthan have intensified. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had said that it would be Mathura’s turn soon. “This should be done in the next few years. If it doesn’t happen, we will wait and see,” said Hema Malini. S...
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Vajpayee & Indira lost, Modi will too, that’s why he’s using religion card — Rajasthan ex-CM Gehlot

[ad_1] He also counted out the many reasons why he thinks the BJP is on the decline in Rajasthan, where it won all 25 seats in 2014, followed by 24 in 2019, when one seat went to its alliance partner, Hanuman Beniwal’s Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP). This time around, however, the RLP has sided with the INDIA bloc, along with the CPM and Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP)—which Gehlot said would strengthen the Congress’ position. He also pointed to the defection of two-time Churu MP Rahul Kaswan to the Congress after the BJP denied him a ticket.“Kaswan’s entry into the Congress has made us stronger,” he said. “You will see shocking results in Rajasthan. They will be really good for the Congress. The mahaol (atmosphere) is really good. This is the reason Modi ji and Amit Shah ji are regularly t...
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Nostalgia, betrayal & great expectations — why Gandhis still matter in Amethi & Raebareli

[ad_1] “You tell me, would you have come to this village all the way if not for the Gandhis? We would have been like any other village in India.” The people of the two constituencies, which have been represented by the Gandhis for decades — right from 1952 when Raebareli elected Feroze Gandhi as its MP — seem to live in a different time zone.Here, the primary political figures in roadside chatter over cups of tea remain the Gandhis. The stories of how the Gandhis first set foot — Indira Gandhi in Raebareli, and Sanjay and Rajiv in Amethi; the way they would interact with the villagers; the development projects they delivered — are carried from generation to generation, almost as family lores.As Vijay Vidrohi, a lawyer and communist leader from Raebareli, says, “Here, there is a generatio...
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In 28 days, Chennai police book 87 cases, arrest 134 suspects, seize nearly 140 kg of ganja

[ad_1] In a special drive against drugs including ganja in the Greater Chennai City Police (GCP) limits over the past 28 days, 87 cases were registered and 134 suspects were arrested by the city police. A total of 139.6 kg of ganja, 17 grams of heroin, 25 LSD stamps, 750 grams of ganja chocolates and 1,171 psychotropic tablets were seized.On the orders of Chennai Commissioner of Police, Sandeep Rai Rathore, police personnel in the city have been frequently conducting special raids under the ‘Drive Against Drugs’ campaign, to identify and arrest drug smugglers and peddlers.From March 26 to April 22, special teams were deployed to keep a close watch on the sale of narcotic substances. Apart from the drugs, ₹1.76 lakh in cash, 21 mobile phones, 11 motorcycles, and four autorickshaws were al...
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10 Killed As 2 Malaysian Navy Helicopters Collide Mid Air — On Cam

[ad_1] At least 10 people were killed on Tuesday after two Malaysian Navy helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, the Malaysian Navy said in a statement. The accident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9.32 a.m. Tuesday morning, the navy said. "All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut army base hospital for identification," the navy said, as quoted by news agency Reuters. 10 killed in Malaysia, as two helicopters crashed during a naval military parade. pic.twitter.com/COhIqMvdUC — War Watch (@WarWatchs) April 23, 2024 According to footage published on local media, one of the aircraft clipped the rotor of the other before the two crashed into ...
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Russia’s secret weapon Tobol linked to jamming of planes’ signals – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The electronic attacks that commercial flights are experiencing while over the Baltic Sea may be the result of a secret weapon Tobol that Russia utilized to jam the signals, according to The Sun It reported that the weapon was formerly employed to jam ship signals on Nato's eastern flank.Reportedly installed at Kaliningrad, between Lithuania and Poland, Russia has around 10 such devices across its territory. According to experts, the devices may be used to shelter military installations from Nato's stockpile of satellite-guided missiles by creating an imperceptible shield above them.In the first few months of 2024, a disruption cycle associated with the electronic warfare system was observed extending through Poland and the Baltic nations, said Estonia’s military chief,...
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‘They don’t trust their ability to…’: Dwayne Bravo opens up on bowlers’ struggle | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Leading up to the IPL match against the Lucknow Super Giants, Dwayne Bravo, the bowling coach for the Chennai Super Kings, delved into the significance of yorkers, highlighted his preferred fast bowlers within the squad, and emphasized the team's commitment to being the most astute bowling unit in the tournament.In a video shared on the IPL's X handle, Bravo emphasized the pivotal role of the yorker as the primary weapon for pacers, stressing that sustained success in the format hinges on mastering this delivery.IPL: Points Table | Orange Cap | Purple CapHe highlighted the consistent use of yorkers and their diverse variations by some of T20 cricket's most accomplished bowlers, including himself, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga, and Matheesha Pathirana, among others."You...
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‘Policy trilemma’: US think-tank’s dire warning for Putin, Russia – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Russia's economy may only maintain its current strength for another 18 months before beginning to falter, according to insights from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The Washington DC-based think tank highlighted Russia's robust economic performance despite increased military expenditures and extensive Western trade sanctions related to its ongoing conflict in Ukraine.Despite these challenges, the International Monetary Fund has projected that Russia's economy will grow faster than all other developed economies this year, including the United States.This growth has been partly attributed to Russia's ability to circumvent sanctions by selling oil to allies and importing Western goods through third-party nations."A paradoxical situation has emerged: Russia'...
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Malappuram Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates, main parties, schedule | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The 2024 Lok Sabha Election for the Malappuram Constituency in Kerala, one of the state’s 20 Lok Sabha seats, will take place this year. The specific dates for voting and the announcement of results results were officially declared by the Election Commission of India on March 16. The date of voting for the Malappuram Lok Sabha Constituency Election 2024 is 26 April ( Phase 2 ) announced by the Election Commission of India in March.The counting and results announcement date is June 4.As for the 2024 candidates list in Malappuram Lok Sabha Constituency, Dr. Abdul Salam from Bharatiya Janata Party, VA Vaseef from Communist Party Of India (Marxist), and ET Mohammad Bashir from Indian Union Muslim League are the prominent candidates. In the 2019 General Assembly Elections, M...
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SC Pulls Up Uttar Pradesh Govt, Warns Against ‘Fudging Data’ On Prison Capacity

[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Tuesday warned the Uttar Pradesh government against fudging data about the detention capacity across the state's prisons. The report placed in the top court highlighted that Uttar Pradesh has increased the detention capacity of jails and suggested that the overcrowding in prisons is much less.  According to a note placed in the apex court by the Senior Advocate Gaurav Agarwal, it is not clear from the affidavit filed by the state of Uttar Pradesh how the detention capacity has been increased in its prisons. The top court was also informed that the Yogi government has filed no report regarding the state of women prisoners and children in the Jails as sought by the court in February. Agarwal is assisting the court in suo motu proceedings initiated by the top co...
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Kannur Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates, main parties, schedule | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Kannur Lok Sabha Constituency in Kerala is a political powerhouse renowned for its significant influence in Indian politics. Kannur reflects a diverse demographic and remains a crucial constituency of Kerala. Now in 2024, the electorate is even more enthusiastic to show the power of their vote. As for the 2024 candidates list in Kannur Lok Sabha Constituency, C Raghunath from Bharatiya Janata Party , MV Jayarajan from Communist Party Of India (marxist) and K Sudhakaran from Indian National Congress are the prominent candidates. The Kannur Lok Sabha seat is scheduled to go to polls in the second phase on April 26, and the counting of votes will be done on June 4.In the 2019 General Assembly Elections, Kannur witnessed a fiercely contested battle. This constituency witnes...
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Police arrest man for murder in Madurai

[ad_1] A 27-year-old man, Sonai, was murdered in Alwarpuram, early on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The police said that A. Sathish (34) attacked both Sonai and his friend M. Karthik (27) of Vaigai Vadakarai, at around 1.30 a.m. Both were rushed to the hospital. However, Sonai succumbed to his injuries without responding to treatment. The police have detained Sathish in this connection. Karthik is undergoing treatment for the injury on his neck. The police said that Sathish was involved in a relationship relationship with Karthik’s wife. Karthik and his friend Sonai, had questioned Sathish about this, leading to a dispute that resulted in the murder. The Mathichiyam police have registered a case and are investigating.  [ad_2] Source link
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‘We didn’t retain him because…’: Mike Hesson reveals the reason behind Yuzvendra Chahal’s departure from RCB | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru director of cricket, Mike Hesson, shed light on the decision not to retain Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal ahead of the IPL 2022 season auction, as Chahal achieved a historic milestone of 200 wickets in the IPL during the ongoing season.Hesson, who helmed the franchise's cricketing affairs from 2019 to 2023, disclosed the rationale behind Chahal's departure during an interview on JioCinema. He explained that not retaining Chahal allowed RCB additional financial flexibility, aiming to secure both Chahal and pacer Harshal Patel in the auction.IPL 2024: POINTS TABLE | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP"We didn't retain Chahal because retaining just three players gave the team an extra four crore rupees to spend, through which we aimed to buy back bo...
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‘Voter fatigue’, eye on Hindi heartland — what’s behind Modi’s renewed focus on Muslims & mangalsutras

[ad_1] New Delhi: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the BJP manifesto at the party office, he presented a development narrative aimed at India’s aspirational class. He spoke of transforming India into a manufacturing hub for semiconductors and promoting job creation through investment. “Jinko koi nahi poocha, unko Modi pujta hai (Those who are ignored, Modi worships),” he said. However, just a week later, he stirred controversy with divisive rhetoric about Muslims and mangalsutras.Speaking at a rally in Rajasthan’s Banswara Sunday, the PM claimed that if the Congress came to power it would redistribute people’s wealth to Muslims and “not even spare your mangalsutra”. He also alluded to former PM Manmohan Singh’s 2006 remark that to share equitably in the fruits of development, m...
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Arvind Kejriwal To Stay In Jail Till May 7 As Court Extends Judicial Custody

[ad_1] A Delhi Court on Tuesday extended judicial custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till May 7 in the Delhi Liquor Policy case. Kejriwal was arrested by Enforcement Directorate on charges of money laundering through the now scrapped Delhi Excise Policy. The court also extended judicial custody of BRS leader K Kavitha till May 7. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of Rouse Avenue Court directed that Kejriwal shall be produced before the court through Video Conferencing on May 7 at 2 PM. The Delhi Chief Minister was arrested on March 21 by the ED on allegations that he was the key conspirator in drafting the policy and alleged money laundering.     On March 22, Kejriwal was remended to ED custody till March 28 which was extended till April 1. On Apr...
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Had put truth before country. My 90-second speech sent Congress, INDIA bloc into panic: PM Modi

[ad_1] Tonk (Rajasthan): Amid a debate on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks that “Congress wants to snatch women’s Mangalsutra,” the Prime Minister reiterated on Tuesday that he had put the truth before the country that Congress is hatching a deep conspiracy to snatch your property and distribute it to its special people.Addressing a public meeting here today, PM Modi said that his speech had created panic in the entire Congress and INDIA bloc. “When I came to Rajasthan the day before yesterday, I had presented some truths before the country in my 90-second speech. This has created panic in the entire Congress and INDIA alliance. I had put the truth before the country that Congress is hatching a deep conspiracy to snatch your property and distribute it to its special people. I expos...
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US commander: China is fast becoming more aggressive in region – Times of India

[ad_1] China is rapidly becoming more aggressive in its rhetoric and actions across Asia, the outgoing head of the US Indo-Pacific Command said, as Beijing turned up the heat on Washington just before Secretary of State Tony Blinken heads to the country for a high-stakes visit.“We all need to understand that it’s moving very fast,” Admiral John Aquilino told reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.“The buildup of military power despite a bad economy, the increased narrative of all things inside the 10-dash line are Chinese sovereign territory, then the actions that are going toward enforcement.” His comments came as the US seeks to build up a network of relationships with partners across the region to counter China — a move that has been condemned by Beijing. At the same time, Blinken is set to us...