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‘Got Excited & Carried Away’: Ramdev Says Sorry, SC Says ‘Will Think About Accepting Apology’

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Baba Ramdev to come forward and speak for himself on why the court should not initiate contempt proceedings against him for his irresponsible behaviour. The court pulled him up for advertising cure for diseases that are listed as incurable diseases in the Drugs And Magic Remedies Act. The court said that given Ramdev's past track record, they were not fully convinced about his apology and said the top court will think if it wants to accept Ramdev's apology or not. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appearing for Ramdev said that he is willing to make a public apology. Justice Hima Kohli said that the court wants to hear what Ramdev and Balkrishna have to say and asked them to come forward. Ramdev spoke in the court and said ...

16Apr

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‘My name is Arvind Kejriwal and I am not a terrorist’: AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Delhi CM’s message | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh in a press conference on Tuesday said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal who worked "like a son and a brother for the country" has sent a message from Tihar Jail. "My name is Arvind Kejriwal and I am not a terrorist," Singh said. In the press briefing, Singh claimed that the Delhi CM was made to meet Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann through a glass."The three-time elected CM of Delhi is made to meet CM Bhagwant Mann through a glass. It is clear from this that the Prime Minister has a feeling of hatred against Arvind Kejriwal," Singh said. The AAP leader also alleged that "efforts are being made 24 hours to demoralize" the Delhi CM. "This is Arvind Kejriwal, he is made of a different clay. The more you try to break him, the stronger he will come back. Yester...

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Tripura West constituency of Tripura Lok Sabha Election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates list, main parties, schedule | India News – Times of India

As the political landscape in Tripura braces for another intense battle, all eyes are fixed on Tripura West Lok Sabha constituency. With the next election slated for April 19, 2024, the region is abuzz with anticipation and political fervor.The Tripura West Lok Sabha constituency is one of the two Lok Sabha constituencies in the state of Tripura, which includes the state capital, Agartala.So far, 15 elections and one by-election have been held for the Tripura West Lok Sabha seat. Renowned for its diverse demographics and socio-economic dynamics, the constituency holds a pivotal position in the state's political spectrum.The date of voting for the Tripura West Lok Sabha Constituency Election 2024 is April 19 (Phase 1). The date of counting and announcement of results is June 4.Since 1952...

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‘Together With US, France & Others’: IDF On ‘Iron Shield’ Op That ‘Foiled’ Iran’s Attack

Israel-Iran Conflict: Israel on Monday unveiled the name of its defensive operation, 'Iron Shield,' in response to Iran's recent drone and missile assault. Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles on Israel on April 13, purportedly in retaliation to an Israeli airstrike on an Iranian consulate in Syria that killed two high-ranking Iranian generals. Speaking about the operations, IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi stated: “Over the weekend, Iran launched a large-scale attack on Israel. Over 350 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, armed drones and rockets were fired from Iranian soil as well as Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon towards the State of Israel." Watch IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi thank 🇺🇸 @CENTCOM , 🇬🇧Armed force...

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Israel To Retaliate Iran Missile Attack As Tehran Vows ‘Quick, Decisive’ Response: Top Points

Israel-Iran Conflict: Israel's military chief on Monday said that the country is prepared to retaliate against Iran's unprecedented attack and is awaiting directions from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Concerns of escalation in the Middle East crisis loom large. In response, Iran declared its readiness to react within 'seconds' to any strikes from Israel. On April 13, Iran carried out its first direct military attack on Israel. In the attack, Iran launched more than 300 missiles and drones. This retaliation was in response to a fatal airstrike on Tehran's consulate building in Damascus, the capital of Syria, on April 1, which resulted in the death of two high-ranking Iranian generals. Israel was widely accused of conducting this airstrike. Iran's Dro...

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India world’s largest democracy, important strategic partner, says US | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The US state department spokesperson on Monday addressed recent publications about democratic decline in India and reaffirmed New Delhi as an important strategic partner to Washington.While responding to questions about allegations of democratic backsliding in India, Mathew Miller said, 'India is the world's largest democracy, it is an important strategic partner of the United States, and I expect that to remain true.'Recently, Miller questioned the state department's stance on the arrest of Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal, contrasting it with the lack of similar comments on the arrests of Pakistani opposition leaders.Miller stressed the importance of upholding consistent rule of law and human rights for all individuals in Pakistan.Kejriwal's arrest by the ED on alle...

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Sattelite phones, 4 wheel drives for ‘Operation Vijaynagar’ vote | India News – Times of India

Amid difficult mountain terrain and dense forests of Arunachal Pradesh’s Vijaynagar, where even mobile signals dare not venture, a unique electoral odyssey is unfolding. In this remote corner near the international border with Myanmar, where challenges loom as large as the towering peaks, polling personnel armed with solar lamps, VSATs, excavators and four-wheel drives, among other things, are gearing up to ensure a smooth electoral process.Lok Sabha elections will be held in the state in a single phase on April 19, coinciding with assembly polls.Vijaynagar in Changlang district — located at an altitude of 4,070ft — is home to the Yobin tribe and ex-servicemen of Assam Rifles, primarily from the Gorkha community. It falls in the Miao assembly segment of Arunachal East Lok Sabha constitu...

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PM slams CPM, taunts Rahul on Amethi ‘escape’ | India News – Times of India

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM/THRISSUR/MADURAI: PM Narendra Modi accused CPM on Monday of "looting the poor" and raised corruption charges against Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family. He also targeted Congress, saying the "yuvraj" of the grand old party, who could not protect his family's seat in UP, had come to Kerala to seek votes.In his speech at Kattakada (Attingal constituency) in Thiruvananthapuram, Modi said there were reports that the CM and his daughter had accepted funds from a company named CMRL."Scams have become rampant in Kerala. The CM is lying on the cooperative bank scams, in which the money of the poor and common man was looted. He claims that the money will be refunded, but he is also seeing to it that there is no investigation into it," Modi said.During his pu...

15Apr

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SUV hits biker, speeds with his body on roof for 18km | India News – Times of India

VIJAYAWADA: In a scene eerily similar to the 2023 New Year’s-eve horror in Delhi, an allegedly drunk man drove nearly 18km in Andhra’s Anantapur with the body of a biker perched on his Innova roof where the latter had been flung after being hit by the SUV late Sunday.Locals alarmed by the grotesque sight on the highway near Y Kothapalli stopped the driver later, but he escaped leaving his Innova behind.The deceased was identified as Jinne Erra Swamy (35), a tractor mechanic and the sole breadwinner for his family. he leaves behind his wife and two kids. Swamy was returning home to nearby Cholasamudram village from his in-laws’ place when tragedy struck. Police said he was hit by the Innova at such high speed that he was flung several feet in the air and landed on top of the car, probabl...

15Apr

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Police enter Kamal Nath home, question aide Miglani in fake video complaint case | India News – Times of India

Four days before voting in Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency, police walked into the residence of Congress stalwart and former chief minister Kamal Nath to "interrogate" his aide, R K Miglani, on Monday.Nath was out campaigning when 40 to 50 policemen turned up at his house in Shikarpur, a village about 10km from Chhindwara district headquarters, at around 1pm.Inspector Umesh Golhani of Shikarpur police station told reporters, "Some interrogation has been done. Investigation is on. We will share more details on the case later."Police refused to share details of the "case" but the action comes five days after BJP candidate Vivek Bunty Sahu filed a complaint, accusing Miglani and a local resident, Sachin Gupta, of posting a fake video on social media to defame him.Miglani said he was not ...

15Apr

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105-yr-old sets example for young voters | India News – Times of India

GUWAHATI: When the district officer paid her a courtesy visit on the second day of Bohag Bihu on Sunday, 105-year-old "aaita" (grandmother) Ramati Baishya of Dalibari village in Assam's Kamrup promised that she would "definitely" cast her vote and also appeal to others to exercise their democratic right.Kamrup district commissioner and election officer Keerthi Jalli offered a 'gamosa' and a 'cheleng' (a piece of traditional Assamese cloth) as 'Bihuwan' to the centenarian at her house.Jalli, who visited the village as part of Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme, said, "It was great visiting 'aaita'. If someone like her can go and vote, why can't our young voters go out in large numbers on the poll day to make it a grand success?"Baishya was happy t...

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INDIA bloc may issue common pledge to send out unity message | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The opposition is likely to issue a joint document as its common manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as it plans to further send out a message of unity and resolve to defeat the governing BJP in the coming contest.Sources said the opposition parties belonging to the INDIA bloc have completed consultations to draw a joint document.The short vision paper will have common points that all the parties want to put together to frame their fight against BJP as one of contrasting ideologies and concerns. It is likely to be heavy on jobs, prices, and social welfare, besides, touching upon larger issues of national concern.Sources said the document is likely to be released soon, possibly in the coming 2-3 days. The modalities of release involve bringing all the key party leaders...

15Apr

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Army chief on 4-day Uzbekistan visit in bid to boost defence ties | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande is on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan to bolster defence ties as well as explore new avenues for military collaboration, even as an Army-IAF contingent is also in the Central Asian country for a joint combat exercise.General Pande will hold talks with Uzbekistan defence minister Lt-Gen Bakhodir Kurbanov and deputy defence minister Maj Gen Khalmukhamedov Shukhrat Gayratjanovich, among others, as well as visit different military establishments during his visit from April 15 to 18."These dialogues are pivotal in fostering stronger military cooperation," Army spokesperson Colonel Sudhir Chamoli said.Gen Pande will also visit Termez in southern Uzbekistan on April 18 to witness 5th edition of bilateral combat exercise 'Dustlik' to expand military interope...

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Ram Lalla ‘Suryatilak’ won’t generate heat and warm up idol, say experts | India News – Times of India

AYODHYA/LUCKNOW: The high-intensity 'Suryatilak' scheduled to last 3.5 minutes at Ayodhya's Ram Temple will not generate any extra heat and warm up the Ram Lalla idol. According to experts, the optomechanical system installed to facilitate the tilak has been made up of infrared filter, the heat-absorbing material used widely to block or reflect high-energy photons, which transfer the heat onto a surface.Aware of the extreme heat generated by concentrating sun rays through apparatus of lenses and mirrors at a single spot, the team of scientists from Roorkee-based Central Building Research Institute decided to place an infrared filter at the aperture (opening on the first floor) itself through which sunlight would enter the 'garbhagriha' (sanctum sanctorum). This would protect the deity f...

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IIT-Guwahati student missing for a week | India News – Times of India

GUWAHATI: An IIT-Guwahati student from Rajasthan's Alwar went missing last Tuesday after he went out of the institute with a friend riding a rented two-wheeler, police said .The two-wheeler, which the missing third-year BTech student, Diwakar Morya, rode was found abandoned on Brahmaputra bridge under Jalukbari police station area in Guwahati, police said.IIT lodged a missing complaint on Wednesday. Another missing report was filed at Jalukbari PS by Diwakar's uncle."Diwakar's friends said he rode a rented two-wheeler with a friend to Guwahati at 5.30pm last Tuesday. They hired a car at Uzan Bazar. While returning, Diwakar rode the two-wheeler and his friend drove the car. He had been missing since then," said Yes, Diwakar's brother, on Monday. Diwakar's uncle, Sunil Kumar, said, "Diwak...

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INDIA bloc leaders are either on bail or in jail: Nadda | India News – Times of India

PUDUCHERRY: BJP national president JP Nadda came down heavily on the opposition INDIA bloc charging that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been striving hard to eradicate corruption, corrupt parties have joined together and formed the INDIA bloc. Addressing the gathering after a roadshow in Puducherry on Monday to seek votes for BJP candidate A Namassivayam for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, Nadda listed out the corruption charges against the constituents of INDIA bloc – Congress, SP, TMC, DMK, AAP and others.“Rahul Gandhi (Congress MP), Chidambaram (former Union finance minister), Karti Chidambaram (Congress MP) and other leaders of parties in the INDIA bloc are out on bail. AAP founder and Delhi chief minister and others are in jail. INDIA bloc leaders are either out on bail or...

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At Least 5 Killed, 40 Injured After Kolkata-Bound Bus Falls Off Flyover In Odisha’s Jajpur

At least five persons have been killed and around 40 others injured after a Kolkata-bound bus fell from a bridge in Odisha’s Jajpur district on Monday. The incident took place around 9 pm on Barabati bridge on National Highway-16, when the bus with 50 passengers was en route to Kolkata from Puri, a report in PTI said. VIDEO | Several injured as bus falls off flyover in Odisha's Jajpur. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/gmg0EPXRs3 — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 15, 2024 “Four men and a woman have died in the accident. Around 40 people are injured, and 30 of them are being taken to Cuttack SCB Medical College,” said Tapan Kumar Naik, Inspector in-Charge of Dharamshala Police Station. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expres...

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Former BJD MP Prabhas Singh joins BJP | India News – Times of India

BHUBANESHWAR: Former BJD MP Prabhas Kumar Singh joined BJP on Monday at the party's headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of BJP general secretary Tarun Chugh.Singh, former Bargarh MP, praised prime minister Narendra Modi and criticized BJD while addressing the press conference. He said there is no dignity and self-respect in BJD. “There is no dynastic politics in BJP.Here a politician can work freely and become a CM and PM,” he added.Similarly, former commissioner of Odisha State Commission for Women, Jyoti Panigrahi, who was also a member of BJD’s manifesto committee, joined BJP here in the presence of party brass. Along with her, many intellectuals and youths joined the saffron party.“There is no democracy in BJD. State govt is not giving importance to women, farmers, children, y...

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‘Paap ka dar’: PM Modi defends ED actions, says honest need not fear | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) action, claiming that the anti-money laundering agency has attached assets worth Rs 1 lakh crore during his tenure unlike pre-2014 period when the total assets attached was only worth Rs 5,000 crore.In an interview with the news agency ANI, PM Modi said that honest person has nothing to fear about and only those involved in corruption have 'Paap ka dar' (fear of sin).The Prime Minister also dismissed the allegation that opposition parties are "being sent to jail by the BJP government", adding that only three per cent of ED cases are linked to politicians.Defending the ED's action in money laundering cases, PM said that the maximum number of cases registered by the Enforcement Directorate are agai...

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‘Electoral bonds is the biggest extortion scheme of world, PM Modi is its mastermind’: Rahul Gandhi | India News – Times of India

WAYANAD: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday called the Electoral bonds the "biggest extortion scheme" of the world, adding that PM Modi is the mastermind behind it.The remarks of Rahul Gandhi came after Prime Minister Modi in an interview to ANI accused the opposition parties of "spreading lies" over the electoral bonds scheme, which has been struck down by the Supreme Court, and said "everyone will regret it when there is an honest reflection".Speaking to reporters, Rahul Gandhi said, "The important thing in electoral bond is- names and dates. When you carefully see the names and dates you will know that when they (donors) gave the electoral bond, right after that contract was given to them or CBI inquiry was withdrawn against them. Prime Minister is caught here that's why he is gi...