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Dr Sankurathri lost his family in Kanishka bombing. An ‘India-Canada peace garden’ will be his legacy

New Delhi: Dr Sankurathri Chandrasekhar, 79, lost his wife and two children in the 1985 Kanishka bombing. Within three years of the tragedy, the Canada-based Padma Shri awardee returned to Andhra Pradesh and started a charitable organisation in his wife’s village, Kakinada. Through the Sankurathri Foundation, he dedicated his life to helping people and never looked back. As he sits in his living room for an interview with ThePrint via Zoom, Dr Sankurathri ensures that a photograph of his wife, Manjari, is visible. It is his life’s work as a social worker through which he honours her memory, and that of his six-year-old son Srikiran and three-year-old daughter Sarada.  “I never wanted anything in return for my work,” he says, “but when people visit our compound and bow down to the statue...
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 hits China’s Qinghai – Times of India

BEIJING: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale hit China's Qinghai, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) said on Sunday. According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 5:04 p.m. today at a depth of 86 Km. Taking to 'X', the NCS wrote, "Earthquake of Magnitude:4.5, Occurred on 01-10-2023, 17:04:19 IST, Lat: 33.35 & Long: 97.28, Depth: 86 Km, Qinghai, China". !(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loaded = !0; n....
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Manipur to compensate farmers hit by ethnic violence with ₹38-crore package 

The total income loss for the State in the farm sector during the violence was estimated at ₹226.5 crore. File image for representation. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR GUWAHATI: Manipur’s Agriculture Department has come up with a crop compensation package of ₹38.06 crore as relief for the farmers affected by the ethnic conflict that broke out on May 3. The ethnic violence between the tribal Kuki and the non-tribal Meitei communities has claimed more than 200 lives and displaced about 60,000 people. The turmoil also prevented farmers in the violence-prone areas from tending to their fields, resulting in crop loss. Officials said the package was estimated on the basis of an independent survey conducted by Loumee Shinmee Apunba Lup, a farmers’ body which estimated that paddy crop on a to...
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What Your Palm Lines Say About You? Know it from Chirag Daruwalla

The signs of our life’s future are found in the lines of our hands. By the way, it is said that during pregnancy itself, a web of lines is woven in the hand of the child, which is present in the hand in the form of lines from birth to death. We know this as palmistry. For palm reading, the right hand of men and the left hand of women are seen. If a person works with their left hand, their left hand is seen. The fewer lines there are in the hand, the more the hand is considered from the point of view of luck. These lines give results according to their names, so let’s know which line gives what result. If you want to know more about your hand lines then you can visit chiragdaruwalla.com and take the help of astrologer Chirag Daruwalla.Marriage Line on Palm There are many things in the ma...
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‘Disorderly behaviour’: UK gurdwara condemns Khalistani extremists for disrupting Indian envoy visit | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The gurdwara in Scotland, where the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Vikram Doraiswami was prevented from entering, condemned the incident terming it as “disorderly behaviour”.The Glasgow Gurdwara Guru Granth Sahib Sikh Sabha in a statement asserted that the police was investigating the matter.“Certain unknown individuals from outside the Glasgow area attempted to disrupt the visit, following which the visiting party decided to leave the premises,” the gurdwara said in a statement.“After the departure of the visitors, these unruly individuals continued to disturb the gurdwara congregation. Police Scotland was in attendance thereafter and have taken cognisance of the matter. Glasgow Gurdwara strongly condemns such disorderly behaviour to disrupt the peaceful proc...
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Representative Jamaal Bowman triggered a fire alarm in a House office building amid voting on a funding bill – Times of India

WASHINGTON: Democratic representative Jamaal Bowman acknowledged triggering a fire alarm Saturday in one of the US Capitol office buildings as lawmakers scrambled to pass a bill to fund the government before the midnight shutdown deadline. The fire alarm sounded out around noon in the Cannon House Office Building and prompted a building-wide evacuation at a time when the House was in session and staffers were working in the building. The GOP-controlled House Administration Committee, which oversees issues pertaining to the Capitol complex, posted a picture of a person pulling the fire alarm who appeared to be Bowman. The committee posted the picture on X, the website formerly known as Twitter, and said the incident was under investigation. A spokesperson for the New York lawmaker said...
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PM Modi announces setting up of National Turmeric Board, tribal university in Telangana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Telangana on October 1, 2023. Photo: X/@narendramodi Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the setting up of a National Turmeric Board in Telangana and also ₹900 crore Sammakka-Sarakka Central Tribal University in Mulug at an official function where he commissioned and laid foundation stone to projects worth more than ₹13,500 crore at Mahabubnagar on October 1.The Turmeric Board will be great boost for the farmers of the area as it will be provide necessary infrastructure support, value addition, research facility and help in exports in a professional manner, the Prime Minister said. Awareness of the therapeutic value of turmeric had increased during the Covid pandemic leading to increased demand as well as exports. Hence, this initiative was neces...
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16 Pakistani beggars trying to travel to Saudi Arabia for begging arrested – Times of India

NEW DELHI: At least 16 individuals from Pakistan, disguised as pilgrims, were prevented from boarding a flight bound for Saudi Arabia and subsequently apprehended for attempting to enter the Gulf Kingdom for the purpose of begging.Police officials took action by removing these beggars from the Saudi-bound flight in Multan, located in Punjab province, as per a report published in the Dawn newspaper.The group consisted of 16 individuals, including one child, 11 women, and four men, all traveling on Umrah visas. The Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that can be undertaken at any time of the year.According to officials, during the immigration process, the passengers admitted their intention to travel to Saudi Arabia to seek alms. They also disclosed that they were obliged to give half...
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‘Spirit of Shakti Pooja Before Navratri’: PM Modi On Women’s Quota In Telangana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 13,500 crore in important sectors such as rail, road, petroleum, natural gas, and higher education in poll-bound Telangana. Speaking at the event, PM Modi highlighted that by passing the Women's Reservation Bill in the Parliament "we established the emotion of worshipping 'Shakti' before" Navratri, news agency ANI reported.  He further stated: "Today, in Telangana, many projects are launched... I congratulate Telangana for the projects worth Rs. 13,500 crore... Many such road connectivity projects have been launched which will bring huge changes in the lives of people... Through the Nagpur-Vijayawada corridor, the commute to Tela...
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Women and men are not equal: Taliban education minister – Times of India

KABUL: Taliban-appointed acting minister of Higher Education, Neda Mohammad Nadim emphasized that based on Sharia, men and women are not equal, reported TOLO News.During a meeting at Baghlan University, he said that attempts are being made to demolish the current system under the pretext of concerns related to women.The acting minister of higher education, Neda Mohammad Nadim, said in a meeting at Baghlan University that there are now attempts being made to demolish the current system under the excuse of concerns related to women.According to TOLO News, he noted that despite Western nations trying to demonstrate that men and women have equal rights, women and men are "not equal"."The Almighty Allah has distinguished between men and women. A male is the ruler, he has the authority, he mu...
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Tamil Nadu’s seniormost DGP Braj Kishore Ravi quits

DGP Braj Kishore Ravi. Photo: Special Arrangement Tamil Nadu’s seniormost Director-General of Police (DGP) Braj Kishore Ravi has taken voluntary retirement from service.The 1989-batch officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS), who has three months service left for superannuation, is likely to join the Congress party and contest on the ensuing Lok Sabha election from his native Bihar.In the recent empanelment of DGPs done by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for empanelment as DGP/Head of Police Force, Mr. Ravi stood second in the panel of three. The first was Sanjay Arora, a 1988-batch IPS, officer of Tamil Nadu cadres is on Central deputation and presently the Delhi Police Commissioner.Presently the DGP, Tangedco Vigilance, Mr. Ravi will be the second DGP rank officer to jo...
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‘All About Swachh And Swasth Bharat Vibe’: PM Modi Leads Cleanliness Drive, Other Leaders Join

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign ahead of Gandhi Jayanti on Sunday. He teamed up with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya in the cleanliness drive. PM Modi took to X and shared the video on his official account. He wrote, "Today, as the nation focuses on Swachhata, Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I did the same! Beyond just cleanliness, we blended fitness and well-being also into the mix. It is all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe." Today, as the nation focuses on Swachhata, Ankit Baiyanpuriya and I did the same! Beyond just cleanliness, we blended fitness and well-being also into the mix. It is all about that Swachh and Swasth Bharat vibe! @baiyanpuria pic.twitter.com/gwn1SgdR2C — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) Octo...
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Blast Near Turkish Parliament On Day It Reopens, Minister Says 2 Terrorists Killed

An explosion was heard in the heart of Turkish capital city of Ankara on Sunday with no immediate reports of casulaties. The cause of the explosion is also not immediately known while some reports said the the explosion took place after gunfire. Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said in a post on X that a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at around 9:30 am local time near the Interior Ministry. The development comes on a day when the Turkish Parliament is scheduled to reopen following a summer recess.   Saat 09.30 sıralarında İçişleri Bakanlığımız Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü giriş kapısı önüne hafif ticari araçla gelen 2 terörist bombalı saldırı eyleminde bulunmuştur.Teröristlerden biri kendini patlatmış, diğer terörist etkisiz hale getirilmiştir.Açı...
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Blast reported near Turkey parliament building: Report – Times of India

ANKARA: A powerful explosion rocked the Turkish capital, Ankara, in close proximity to the parliament building, which was set to commence its new session later in the day.According to Turkish media reports, gunshots were also heard in the vicinity, prompting emergency services to swiftly respond to the scene.Turkey's minister of interior affairs confirmed that two police officers sustained minor injuries during the incident. This attack occurred just hours before Parliament was scheduled to reconvene following a summer recess.Television footage captured bomb disposal units at work near a parked vehicle in the affected area.In response to the situation, security forces have erected barricades in the area.More details awaited. !(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(is...
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TMC Leaders Arrive In Delhi To Protest Against Centre Over MGNREGA Funds, Other Schemes — Watch

Trinamool Congress leaders arrived in Delhi on Sunday to participate in the party's protest on October 2 and 3 against the central government seeking funds for MGNREGA and other schemes. Speaking about the protest, TMC MP Khalilur Rahaman said that leaders of the party will take part in the protest under the leadership of Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. "We have come here to protest against the central government; they are stopping the development of West Bengal. Under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, we will participate in this protest," Rahaman said, as quoted by the news agency ANI. #WATCH | Delhi: TMC MP Khalilur Rahaman says, "We have come here to protest against the central government they are stopping the developmen...
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Aditya Seal pens adorable wish for wife Anushka Ranjan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Actor Aditya Seal on Sunday penned down an adorable birthday wish for his wife Anushka Ranjan. Taking to Instagram, Aditya shared a picture with Anushka on her stories and wrote, “Happy birthday love of my life. Thank you for making our lives better.” Show Full Article In the picture, the duo could be seen donning casual attires and flaunting their cute smiles. Apart from him, actor Vaani Kapoor also wished Anushka.The ‘War’ actor shared a string of beautiful pictures on her Instagram which she captioned, “Happiest birthday my sunshine !!! hope this year brings everything your heart desires I want you to be forever happy and crazy.. but mainly happy love you @anushkaranjan.” https://www.instagr...
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India hitting enemies on global scale, govt winning applause. But there’s cost being paid too

The slightly mad eyes of Lieutenant-Colonel David de Crespigny Smiley—swashbuckling volunteer in the Somaliland camel corps, veteran of a plot that unseated the King of Iraq, comrade to guerrillas in Siam and Greece, and liberator of four thousand prisoners of the Japanese, all “absolutely stark naked”—looked over his new, secret army. Led by the tough anti-communist Bido Kuka, Lieutenant-Colonel David’s insurgents were about to go to war against Enver Hoxha’s regime in Albania.Few of the two hundred agents sent in would survive: betrayed by the Cambridge-educated double agent Kim Philby, the Albanians knew of each infiltration, down to the drop zone. The covert war intended to tear apart the Iron Curtain had not begun well, historian Ben Wallace records. The story of the many failures—...
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Asian Games 2023: More Glory In Shooting As India Bags Gold In Men’s Trap Team Event

Asian Games 2023: The Indian shooting contingent added more medals to their tally at the Asian Games on Sunday. The men's and women's team bagged a gold and a silver medal respectively in trap shooting. In men's team event, the Indian triumvirate of Prithviraj Tondaiman, Kynan Chenai, and Zoravar Singh Sandhu bagged a gold medal and as far as the women's team is concerned the trio of Manisha Keer, Preeti Rajak and Rajeshwari Kumari claimed the silver medal in the trap team event,  The Indian men combined to shoot 361 in the qualifications to ensure top podium finish. Kuwait's Khaled Almudhaf, Talal Alrashidi and Abdulrahman Alfaihan (359) won the silver medal and host nation China's Yuhao Guo, Ying Qi and Yuhao Wang (354) settled for the bronze. Shooting last, Alrashid...
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Two doctors die after their car plunge into river

Two doctors died after their car plunged into a river at Gothuruth near here early on Sunday morning, while three others in the car were rescued by local residents and Fire and Rescue personnel.After preliminary inquiries, heavy rains and wrong direction shown in Google map led to the accident where the car dived into the waterbody from the road.The deceased have been identified as Dr. Advaith and Dr. Ajmal of a private hospital in Kodungalloor. Those rescued include a doctor and a nursing student. Their condition is stable.All four of them were returning to Kodungalloor after attending a function in Kochi. Source link
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Asian Games 2023: Aditi Ashok Bags India’s First Silver Medal In Women’s Golf

Asian Games 2023: Aditi Ashok won a silver medal for India in golf on Sunday and became the first Indian woman Golfer to win a medal in golf at the Asian Games. Ashok's fortunes tumbled on the final day as she carded a topsy-turvy 73 to sign off with the silver medal. She entered the final day with a commanding seven-stroke lead, Aditi stumbled upon four bogeys and a double bogey against a lone birdie to slip to the second position. The 25-year-old ended her campaign with a four-day aggregate of 17-under 271 as Thailand's Arpichaya Yubol produced her week's best card of 64 and secured the coveted gold medal. Korea's Hyunjo Yoo, too, carded an improved 65 to bag a bronze medal. The Indian women's team ended its campaign at the fourth place. India's other two players, Pr...