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Meet Michael Hopkins, former Congressional staffer arrested for ammunition possession at the Capitol – Times of India
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Meet Michael Hopkins, former Congressional staffer arrested for ammunition possession at the Capitol – Times of India

Meet Michael Hopkins, former Congressional staffer arrested for ammunition possession at the Capitol (Picture credit: X) Michael Hopkins, a 38-year-old former communications director for Representative Joe Morelle (D-NY), was arrested on Monday morning by US Capitol Police for attempting to bring ammunition into the Cannon House Office Building. During a routine bag screening at 8.45 am (local time), officers found 11 rounds of ammunition and four magazines, one of which was a high-capacity magazine. Hopkins reportedly stated that he had forgotten the ammunition was in his bag. He now faces charges for unlawful possession of ammunition, including one count related to the high-capacity magazine, reported Newsweek.The incident has sparked renewed scrutiny of Capitol security protocols. It is...
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‘Why do babus’ wives hold ex officio posts in societies?’: Supreme Court | India News – Times of India
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‘Why do babus’ wives hold ex officio posts in societies?’: Supreme Court | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday took strong exception to bureaucrats' wives enjoying posts in societies functioning within the administrative jurisdictions of their husbands and said such practices, a product of colonial mindset, must be forthwith discarded.What irked a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was the vindictive action indirectly taken by the district magistrate of Bulandshahr, where it had been a custom since inception in 1957 till 2019 to make the wife of the officiating district magistrate or his nominee hold the office of president of the Zila Mahila Samiti, Bulandshahr.The general body of the Samiti in Jan 2020 by a majority amended the bylaws and decided not to give its presidency to the DM's wife by recognising her only as a patron. This change was approved ...
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Disgraced Ex-Kansas detective Roger Golubski dies by suicide ahead of trial for sexual assault allegations – Times of India
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Disgraced Ex-Kansas detective Roger Golubski dies by suicide ahead of trial for sexual assault allegations – Times of India

File photo: Former Kansas City police detective Roger Golubski (Picture credit: AP) Roger Golubski, a former Kansas police detective accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting Black women over decades, was found dead at his Edwardsville home on Monday morning, reported the news agency AP. The 71-year-old’s death, ruled a suicide by authorities, occurred hours before jury selection for his highly anticipated trial was set to begin.According to CNN, Golubski was discovered after failing to appear in court. His attorney, Christopher Joseph, stated that his client had been “despondent” over recent media coverage but declined further comment. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation confirmed there were “no indications of foul play” in his death, CBS News reported.Golubski faced six felony counts ...
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Central higher educational institutions have filled 15k faculty positions | India News – Times of India
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Central higher educational institutions have filled 15k faculty positions | India News – Times of India

New Delhi: Central Higher Education Institutions (CHEIs) have collectively filled 25,777 posts, including 15,139 faculty positions, as of Oct 29, 2024, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan informed Lok Sabha on Monday.Of these, 1,869 were reserved for SCs, 739 for STs, 3,089 for OBCs and 254 for PwDs, he said. His response was to a question by JMM's Vijay Kumar Hansdak who asked education ministry about filled and vacant positions in CHEIs, including IITs, IIITs, NITs, IIMs and IISERs, as well as "steps taken/proposed to be taken by the govt to fill up such vacancies, including vacancies reserved for SCs, STs, OBCs and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)".Pradhan emphasised that vacancies arise due to factors such as retirements, resignations, promotions, and institutional expansions. "Filli...
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‘Deeply regrettable’: India after Bangladesh mission breach in Tripura | India News – Times of India
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‘Deeply regrettable’: India after Bangladesh mission breach in Tripura | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India on Monday described as "deeply regrettable" an incident of breach of the premises of Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala by a group of people protesting against the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in the neighbouring country.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said consular properties should not be targeted under any circumstances and that the government is beefing up security at the Bangladeshi missions in India following the incident.The MEA's comments came hours after thousands of people took out a massive rally near the Bangladeshi mission in the capital city of Tripura protesting the arrest of Das in Bangladesh as well as attacks on the Hindu community in that country. "The incident earlier today of the breach of premises at the Bangladesh Ass...
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Chief Secretaries of A.P. and T.S. discuss bifurcation related issues
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Chief Secretaries of A.P. and T.S. discuss bifurcation related issues

Andhra Pradesh Government Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad welcoming Telangana CS A. Santhi Kumari at a coordination meeting in Mangalagiri on Monday | Photo Credit: The Chief Secretaries of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Neerabh Kumar Prasad and A. Santhi Kumari, and senior officials from both sides discussed issues related to the A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014 (APRA) that are pending resolution, in a meeting held in Mangalagiri on Monday (December 2, 2024).the deliberations were mainly about dividing the institutions under Schedules 9 and 10 of APRA, wherein some progress had been made earlier but the matter remained unsettled.The Chief Secretaries also discussed the issue of electricity dues to be paid ...
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Maharashtra govt formation: Fadnavis in lead, BJP MLAs to elect leader tomorrow | Mumbai News – Times of India
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Maharashtra govt formation: Fadnavis in lead, BJP MLAs to elect leader tomorrow | Mumbai News – Times of India

MUMBAI: The suspense over new Maharashtra chief minister is expected to end on Wednesday when BJP's state legislature party elects its new leader at a meeting in Vidhan Bhavan. All newly elected MLAs have been told to attend the meeting. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who were appointed as central observers, will also be present at the meeting.Devendra Fadnavis has emerged as the frontrunner to lead the state govt, while Sena has demanded that Eknath Shinde be allowed to continue as CM. In the state assembly elections held on Nov 20, with results declared three days later, Mahayuti alliance secured 230 out of 288 seats. BJP led with 132 seats, followed by Shiv Sena with 57 and NCP with 41. Sources said the central leadership will decide on who...
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‘Of course, I support’: Jill Biden reacts to Hunter’s pardon as President cites ‘politicised prosecution’ – Times of India
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‘Of course, I support’: Jill Biden reacts to Hunter’s pardon as President cites ‘politicised prosecution’ – Times of India

Jill Biden reacts to Hunter's pardon as President cites 'politicised prosecution' (Picture credit: AP, PTI) First Lady Jill Biden on Monday voiced her support for President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon Hunter Biden, following his convictions on federal gun and tax charges earlier this year. Speaking to reporters after a holiday event at the White House, Jill Biden said, “Of course, I support the pardon of my son”, reported USA Today.The President announced the pardon on Sunday, alleging that Hunter Biden had been "selectively and unfairly prosecuted." This marked a reversal of his earlier stance, where he had stated he would not pardon his son. In a statement, Biden explained his decision, pointing to the politicisation of the cases. "Without aggravating factors like use in a crime or mu...
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PM watches ‘The Sabarmati Report’ with NDA leaders | India News – Times of India
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PM watches ‘The Sabarmati Report’ with NDA leaders | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In another statement of the BJP leadership's endorsement of 'The Sabarmati Report', PM Narendra Modi joined his cabient, BJP leaders and NDA contingents to watch the special screening of the film based on the communal conflagration triggered by killing of 59 Hindu pilgrims and karsevaks."Joined fellow NDA MPs at a screening of 'The Sabarmati Report'. I commend the makers of the film for their effort," the PM said in a post on X, sharing pictures from the special screening at the GMC Balyogi auditorium. Home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president J P Nadda and other NDA leaders joined Modi at the screening. The presence of NDA MPs appeared significant, considering that the Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) left the combine over its disagreement with BJP over 2002 ...
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Navy’s North Jetty to be commissioned by February 2025, says Vice Admiral
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Navy’s North Jetty to be commissioned by February 2025, says Vice Admiral

Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Southern Naval Command, addressing the media on board Navy ship INS Shardul, at the Naval Base in Kochi on December 2. | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin More ships can be berthed at the Naval Base here when the North Jetty in Willingdon Island is commissioned by February 2025, Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Southern Naval Command (SNC), said here on Monday (December 2).This would largely redress issues posed by shortage of berthing space for naval ships that are either being inducted afresh or are replaced, he said. He was addressing the media on board Navy ship INS Shardul as part of the Navy Day observance. Each ye...
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There will be give and take: EAM Jaishankar on Trump 2.0 impact on business | India News – Times of India
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There will be give and take: EAM Jaishankar on Trump 2.0 impact on business | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Allaying apprehensions about the likely impact of the incoming Trump administration on business ties, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said Monday that while there will always be some give and take between major economies, strategic convergences between the two countries have grown deeper creating an environment for further intensifying cooperation.The minister said that the advent of the second Trump administration is a major consideration in business circles and the only safe prediction, he added, is a degree of unpredictability."Different countries have had their own experiences from the first administration and would presumably draw from that to approach the second. Where India is concerned, I can state with confidence that the strategic convergences with the United St...
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40 Years After Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Toxic Waste Disposal Continues To Hang Fire
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40 Years After Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Toxic Waste Disposal Continues To Hang Fire

In 1984, highly toxic gas leaked from the Union Carbide factory.Bhopal: Forty years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, the world's worst industrial disaster, 337 metric tonnes of hazardous waste remains in a shed of the now defunct Union Carbide despite Rs 126 crore being given to the Madhya Pradesh government by the Centre for disposal, social activists said on Monday.In the intervening night of December 2-3, 1984, highly toxic gas methyl isocyanate (MIC) leaked from the Union Carbide factory, killing 5,479 people and maiming more than five lakh others.Another 1.1 million tonnes of contaminated soil is lying in and around the plant, due to which water sources have also been affected, said ND Jayaprakash, co-convener of Bhopal Gas Peedith Sangharsha Sahayog Samiti and an intervener in a writ pe...
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Teen Threatens Mother With Sword After She Refused To Give Money For Phone
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Teen Threatens Mother With Sword After She Refused To Give Money For Phone

A case was registered and a hunt is on for the boy. (Representational)Nagpur: An 18-year-old boy allegedly threatened his mother with a sword after she refused to give him Rs 10,000 to buy a phone, a Nagpur police station official said on Monday.The incident happened on Sunday evening, the Jaripatka police station official added."When the woman returned home from work, the boy asked Rs 10,000 to buy a phone. When she refused citing her poor financial condition, he abused her, threatened her and his sister with a sword and then vandalised the house," the official said.On the complaint of the woman, a case was registered and a hunt is on for the boy, who fled from his house some time after the incident, the official added.(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff...
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Explained: How Volkswagen Group Allegedly Evaded Billions In Taxes In India
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Explained: How Volkswagen Group Allegedly Evaded Billions In Taxes In India

New Delhi: The Volkswagen Group, which include the brands Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Porche, and Lamborghini has been accused by Indian authorities of evading $1.4 billion (Rs 118.6 billion) in taxes, which is roughly Rs 11,865 crore.The companies within the Volkswagen Group accused of import duty manipulation include the Indian unit Skoda Auto Volkswagen and the models of cars involved in the alleged scam include Audi's A4 and A6 sedans and Q5 and Q7 SUVs. It also includes Skoda's Octavia and Superb sedans, its Kodiaq SUV, and Volkswagen's Tiguan SUV.Relevant authorities in India have claimed after detailed scrutiny that Volkswagen has deliberately and "wilfully" manipulated its import in such a way that it evaded a higher tax slab by categorising pa...
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‘Pragati’ platform fast tracked over 340 projects: Oxford University study | India News – Times of India
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‘Pragati’ platform fast tracked over 340 projects: Oxford University study | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The ‘Pragati’ platform fast tracked more than 340 projects worth over Rs 17.3 lakh crore by June 2023, including some delayed by 20 years, an Oxford University study stated, highlighting that by embracing digital tools and fostering collaboration across all levels of govt, “India has charted a path that other emerging economies can emulate”.The digital platform was launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2015 for reviewing progress of infrastructure projects and key central government schemes.“India’s experience accelerating large infrastructure projects may offer lessons for global leaders who also seek to make infrastructure a game changer for economic development,” the study, titled ‘From Gridlock to Growth’, released on Monday stated.The meeting for the web-based multi-modal ‘Pragat...
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Karine Jean-Pierre reacts to ‘why did you and Biden lie’ about pardon: ‘Because of…’ – Times of India
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Karine Jean-Pierre reacts to ‘why did you and Biden lie’ about pardon: ‘Because of…’ – Times of India

Karine Jean Pierre who repeatedly said Joe Biden would not pardon his son reacted after Biden announced the pardon. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre came under fire Monday after President Joe Biden announced pardon to his son Hunter Biden -- a move any hint of which was consistently shot down by the White House. And the press secretary, whenever asked whether Bidne would pardon his son, said no. On Monday, Jean-Pierre was asked aboard Air Force One why she persistently lied about the issue to which the press secretary reacted by saying: "The president took an action because of how politically infected these cases were."“The system doesn’t get corrupted by politics for people whose name is not Biden?” a reporter asked. “You’re twisting and misrepresenting what I’m saying. I’m ...
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Court Accepts Petition Against Shamsi Shahi Mosque In UP’s Budaun, Says Lawyer
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Court Accepts Petition Against Shamsi Shahi Mosque In UP’s Budaun, Says Lawyer

In yet another controversy over religious structures, a court in UP has accepted the petition against Shamsi Shahi mosque in Budaun, Advocate Vivek Render said on Monday. Vivek Render, the petitioner's advocate, said that the petition was filed before the UP court in 2022 and added that the court has accepted that the plea is maintainable.  "The matter is that the property in dispute was actually a temple of Neelkanth Mahadev... The petition was filed on August 8, 2022. The court has accepted the petition... The court also accepted that the application is maintainable... Our main demand is that we must be granted permission to offer prayers at Neelkanth Mahadev temple just like it was done in earlier times," Render told news agency ANI. ALSO READ | Discussion Over Sambhal Violence To Take ...
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Farmers’ march: Protesters stop at Delhi-Noida border, give 7-day ultimatum to fulfill demands | India News – Times of India
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Farmers’ march: Protesters stop at Delhi-Noida border, give 7-day ultimatum to fulfill demands | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Farmers from across Uttar Pradesh, demanding fair compensation for land acquired by the government, staged a massive protest at the Noida-Delhi border on Monday. They were eventually stopped at the Noida-Delhi border, where they staged a sit-in protest and warned that if their demands were not met within seven days, they would resume their march to the national capital.The agitation, led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), was part of a "Delhi Chalo" march aimed at drawing Parliament’s attention during its Winter Session.Raising slogans of “Bol Kisan, Halla Bol,” the farmers began their march from the Dadri-Noida link road around 11:30 am, converging at the Mahamaya flyover. Despite heavy barricading and security deployment by the Uttar Pradesh Police, the protesters pushed forwa...
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Alia Bhatt To Star In Dinesh Vijan’s Upcoming Supernatural Thriller ‘Chamunda’: Report
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Alia Bhatt To Star In Dinesh Vijan’s Upcoming Supernatural Thriller ‘Chamunda’: Report

New Delhi: Alia Bhatt, who was last seen in Jigra alongside Vedang Raina, is gearing up for a new project after her upcoming ventures YRF's ‘Alpha’ with Sharvari Wagh and ‘Love And War’, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Alia is now concentrating on two big forthcoming projects, despite the fact that her last film ‘Jigra’ bombed at the box office. There is a fascinating new development about her next endeavour.  Pinkvilla reports that Alia Bhatt has committed her bulk dates to 'Love and War' until November 2025 and is currently searching for a movie to work on after that. A source close to the development revealed, “Alia has always discussed multiple feature films with Dinesh Vijan and is now on the verge of collaborating with the producer. The actress has loved a psychological supernatur...
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Waqf Bill: Mamata’s ‘Two-Third Majority’ Reminder To Modi Govt, Asks ‘Why Targeting Muslims?’
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Waqf Bill: Mamata’s ‘Two-Third Majority’ Reminder To Modi Govt, Asks ‘Why Targeting Muslims?’

Kolkata, Dec 2 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the BJP-led central government over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, accusing it of targeting Muslims. She also expressed doubts on its passage in Parliament. Touching upon the reduction of the minority Hindu population in Bangladesh and the ongoing unrest in the neighbouring country, she questioned the Centre's alleged inaction in the matter. The chief minister, during a debate in the West Bengal assembly on a resolution opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of "fostering divisiveness, neglecting Constitutional norms, and mishandling issues like Bangladesh's minorities, the NRC, UCC, and CAA". Banerjee alleged that the Centre had "bypassed" st...
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Rural areas affected by the release of water from Sathanur, Veedur Dams in T.N.
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Rural areas affected by the release of water from Sathanur, Veedur Dams in T.N.

Residents look on as Sankaraparani river overflows at Villianur in Puducherry on Monday. | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS The opening of Sathanur dam in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu on Monday led to a flood-like situation in the rural villages of Bahour, Arachikuppam, Sooriankuppam, Manamedu and Irulansanthai. The District Administration has deployed the Army unit, NDRF teams and Puducherry Fire and Rescue Service personnel in the rural areas for evacuation and rescue, said a Revenue official. “Water started entering these villages after the dam shutters were opened. We are trying to evacuate people from these villages but residents hesitate to move out of their homes. Still, we have shifted about 300 ...
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Watch: Vehicles swept away, villages submerged as massive floods wreck havoc in Tamil Nadu | India News – Times of India
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Watch: Vehicles swept away, villages submerged as massive floods wreck havoc in Tamil Nadu | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu faced unprecedented flooding on Monday despite Cyclone Fengal losing strength, as relentless heavy rainfall wreaked havoc across the state. Inundated roads and bridges cut off access to villages and residential colonies, while vast stretches of standing crops were submerged. The deluge also disrupted rail and road traffic, leaving passengers stranded for hours.Visuals from Krishnagiri’s Uthangiri bus station showed several buses and vehicles submerged in floodwaters. In some instances, buses and cars were swept away by the rapidly flowing waters. Footage showed vehicles, including those operated by local tour operators, being dragged off roads in Uthangarai and into low-lying areas. Connectivity between Uthangarai and nearby towns such as Krishnagiri and Tiruvannamala...
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Nitin Gadkari Gets Seat Next To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha, Rajnath Singh To Sit Next To PM Modi
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Nitin Gadkari Gets Seat Next To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha, Rajnath Singh To Sit Next To PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been allocated seat number one in the Lok Sabha chamber, while the seat opposite to him on the other side of the semicircular front row has been earmarked for Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union minister Nitin Gadkari was earlier allocated division number 58 in the second column, but has now been given seat number four next to Home Minister Amit Shah, according to a circular issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has got division seat number two, next to the Prime Minister Modi. ALSO READ | Discussion Over Sambhal Violence To Take Place In Parliament On Tuesday, Says Samajwadi Party MP Another prominent opposition leader, Akhilesh Yadav, who heads the Sama...
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PM Modi To Dedicate Implementation Of Criminal Laws To Nation In Chandigarh
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PM Modi To Dedicate Implementation Of Criminal Laws To Nation In Chandigarh

PM Modi will be accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. (File)Chandigarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the successful implementation of three new criminal laws on Tuesday at Chandigarh.The three criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam -- came into effect on July 1, replacing the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively."Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the successful implementation of three transformative new criminal laws -- "Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam -- on December 3, at 12 noon at Chandigarh," said an official statement on Monday evening.T...
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WWE Monday Night Raw Preview & Live Streaming: Where and How to watch in India and USA? | WWE News – Times of India
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WWE Monday Night Raw Preview & Live Streaming: Where and How to watch in India and USA? | WWE News – Times of India

WWE Monday Night Raw returns tonight with an action-packed episode, following the thrilling Survivor Series Premium Live Event. As WWE builds momentum towards 2025, fans can expect raw action in tonight's episode.Match card and segments for the WWE Monday Night Raw December 2, 2024 episode- CM Punk opens the show with a significant segment- The New Day marks its 10th anniversary with a celebratory event- The Women’s Intercontinental Championship tournament kicks off with a triple-threat match featuring Dakota Kai, Katana Chance, and Shayna Baszler- Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky & Kairi Sane) takes on Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez in a tag team clash- R-Truth goes head-to-head with Pete Dunne in an ongoing rivalryCM Punk to open the show at Raw on December 2, 2024In tonight's opening segment, ...
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Guinea: 56 Dead As Contested Penalty Sparks Chaos At Football Match, Scores Injured In Stadium
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Guinea: 56 Dead As Contested Penalty Sparks Chaos At Football Match, Scores Injured In Stadium

At least 56 people were killed in a devastating stampede during a football match in Guinea's second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government confirmed. The tragedy unfolded during a match between Nzérékoré and Labé, reportedly sparked by a contested decision from the referee that led to chaos both on and off the pitch. The events escalated when the referee sent off two Labé players and awarded a controversial penalty kick, angering the visiting team's supporters, BBC reported. According to local media, the crowd hurled stones onto the pitch, prompting police to deploy tear gas, which added to the panic.   "It all started with a contested decision by the referee. Then fans invaded the pitch," a witness told news agency AFP.   Guinea: About 100 people were killed in a football match in ...
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