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19Nov

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‘Who sent you money in tempo?’: Rahul Gandhi ‘Safe’ attack on PM Modi after charges on Vinod Tawde | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi after senior BJP leader Vinod Tawde was caught in "cash-for-votes" row on the eve of Maharashtra assembly elections. An FIR has been lodged against Tawde after Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) chief Hitendra Thakur accused the BJP national general secretary of distributing money to voters in Palghar.Rahul reacted sharply to the controversy and used it to continue with his digs at PM Modi's "ek hain to safe hain" poll pitch. "Modiji, from whose 'SAFE' did these 5 crores come? Who looted the public's money and sent you in the tempo?" the Congress leader posted on X.The Congress leader had on Monday mocked PM's 'Ek hai toh safe hai' poll pitch and claimed there was a link between the slogan and the Dharavi rede...

19Nov

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Manipur violence: Mallikarjun Kharge urges President Murmu to ‘intervene immediately to protect lives’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday wrote a letter to President Draupadi Murmu and called for her intervention over the ongoing crisis in Manipur.Kharge claimed that the Union government and the state government have completely failed in restoring peace and normalcy in Manipur during the last 18 months"The country has been inflicted with a grave tragedy of extra-ordinary proportions due to the unprecedented turmoil in Manipur for the last 18 months, the ongoing turmoil has taken more than 300 human lives, including women, children and even small babies. It has internally displaced nearly a lakh of human population rendering them homeless and forcing them to live in different relief camps. The agony of the people continues unabated," the letter read."As both the Union go...

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Russian president Vladimir Putin to visit India soon, says Kremlin | India News – Times of India

Putin to visit India soon NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India in the near future, announced Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday. While exact dates are yet to be finalised, the announcement signals a significant step in fortifying the long-standing partnership between the two nations."I hope soon we'll work out the precise dates of his visit... Of course, after two visits of Prime Minister Modi to Russia, now we have a visit of President to India, so we're looking forward to it," said Peskov. He then talked about the role of Russia in India China relations. He said, "We are glad that the two leaders, the leader of India and the leader of China, had the opportunity to hold their bilateral meeting in Kazan, Russia. And this was really good news for e...

19Nov

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FIR Registered Against BJP Leaders Vinod Tawde, Rajan Naik Over ‘Cash-For-Vote’ Charge

The Election Commission has filed an FIR against BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde and BJP candidate Rajan Naik amid allegations of cash distribution to voters in Palghar district. Bahujan Vikas Aghadi leader Hitendra Thakur on Tuesday, the eve of the Maharashtra assembly elections, alleged that Vinod Tawde distributed money to voters in Virar. Thakur alleged that Vinod Tawde was distributing Rs 5 crore to BJP workers in the meeting. Officials confirmed that procedural formalities related to the case are currently underway. Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police Commissioner, Madhukar Pandey, confirmed to ABP News that an FIR has been registered against Tawde and others at the Tulinj Police Station in connection with incidents linked to the hotel where the alleged cash distribution t...

19Nov

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Putin Signs Decree Allowing Broader Use Of Nuclear Weapons As Ukraine War Reaches 1,000 Days

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that an attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. The signing of the doctrine, which states that any massive aerial attack on Russia could trigger a nuclear response, reflects Putin’s readiness to threaten use of the country’s nuclear arsenal to force the West to back down, a report in the Associated Press said. The Russian President's endorsement of the new nuclear deterrent policy comes on the 1,000th day after Moscow launched an attack against Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The Kremlin said that broadening the rules for the use of nuclear weapons was a "necessary" response to what Moscow sees as Western threats to its security...

19Nov

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Cash-for-votes row top developments: Tawde denies allegations, Raut says ‘BJP’s scheme ends’ | India News – Times of India

BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde firmly denied the claims, emphasizing his commitment to transparency. (ANI) NEW DELHI: A dramatic scene unfolded in Palghar's Nalasopara Assembly constituency on Tuesday when workers from the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) created a commotion outside a hotel where BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde was holding a meeting. The workers, led by BVA MLA Kshitij Thakur, accused the BJP of distributing money.Responding to the allegations, Tawde firmly denied the claims, emphasizing his commitment to transparency. "A meeting of MLAs from Nalasopara was underway to discuss the model code of conduct, sealing of voting machines, and handling objections. Appa Thakur and Kshitij misunderstood and thought we were distributing money," Tawde said.He called fo...

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Video | Jharkhand Election 2024: Jharia की खूनी रंजिश की कहानी । Ragini Singh Vs Purnima Singh। Dhanbad News

झारखंड के झरिया विधानसभा में एक बार फिर राजनीति और अपराध की जंग छिड़ी है। सिंह मेंसन और रघुकुल की दशकों पुरानी दुश्मनी ने इस चुनाव को खतरनाक मोड़ पर पहुंचा दिया है। कोयला खदानों की कालिख, गैंगवार और वर्चस्व की लड़ाई—जानिए इस चुनावी संग्राम की पूरी कहानी। Source link

19Nov

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‘It doesn’t happen overnight’: Kailash Gahlot accuses AAP for ‘dilution of principles’ | India News – Times of India

Kailash Gahlot (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Former Delhi minister and Najafgarh MLA Kailash Gahlot, who resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday. Gahlot criticised his former party for straying from its founding principles, accusing it of diluting the values that initially attracted members to its cause.Speaking to ANI about his decision, Gahlot said, “Dilution doesn’t happen overnight; it happens over a period of time. The values that drew me and many others to AAP have been compromised. I quit when I felt that the core ideologies of the party were no longer intact.”Gahlot, who had been a prominent figure in AAP since its early days, pointed out that the party was formed through the collective efforts of millions who believed in its p...

19Nov

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‘Grant NOC for cloud seeding to induce artificial rains’: Gopal Rai to Centre on Delhi pollution crisis | India News – Times of India

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai. NEW DELHI: Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday demanded an emergency meeting with Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav to address the severe pollution levels in the capital. Rai is also seeking immediate approval for cloud seeding to induce artificial rain as a measure to combat the pollution.Rai criticised the central government, stating, "BJP's environment minister sleeping over Delhi govt's repeated request to call emergency meet over dire pollution situation."He further challenged the central government's inaction, stating, "If Central govt can't act, their minister should resign."Rai also called for the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across North India, alleging violations of the plan in BJP-led states. ...

19Nov

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CM Sukhu reacts to HC attaching Himachal Bhawan in Delhi; BJP blames govt’s ‘financial mismanagement’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday addressed reports about the Himachal Pradesh high court's order to attach Himachal Bhawan in Delhi, indicating he is yet to review the order.This response followed the Himachal Pradesh high court's Monday ruling to attach the Himachal Bhavan at Delhi's Mandi House, following the Congress-led government's failure to settle outstanding electricity bills."I haven’t read the High Court order yet, but the upfront premium is rooted in a policy from 2006.For which I was the primary architect. When we established the energy policy, we set a reserve price per megawatt, which companies bid on. A decision was made through arbitration regarding this premium, and our government challenged this arbitration order in the High Cou...

19Nov

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‘Unconscionable, uninhabitable’: Shashi Tharoor questions if Delhi with ‘hazardous’ pollution should remain capital | India News – Times of India

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday strongly criticised the government for its inaction over Delhi’s air pollution, labelling the situation a “nightmare” and questioning whether the city should even remain the nation’s capital. In a post on X, the Congress MP called it “unconscionable” that authorities have allowed Delhi to become the most polluted city in the world, recording air quality levels four times above the hazardous threshold. “This city is essentially uninhabitable from November to January and barely liveable the rest of the year,” he wrote, adding that despite his efforts since 2015 to bring experts and stakeholders together, “nothing seemed to change, and no one seemed to care.” Delhi's air quality has reached alarming levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 488...

19Nov

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COP29: India opposes EU plan for border tax on carbon-intensive goods, seeks bold action from rich nations | India News – Times of India

BAKU: With negotiations at COP29 entering the second week, India on Monday opposed any kind of unilateral trade barrier and pitched for ‘four important aspects of global climate action’, saying the ambitious action oriented approach hinges on bold actions from those countries (developed nations whose high historical emissions led to climate change) who are obligated to take the lead in economy-wide emission reductions.In a clear reference to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), New Delhi pointed out how some countries are shifting to ‘unilateral measures’ resulting in shifting of financial burden of mitigation actions to developing nations. The CBAM is a tool to put a price through imposing border tax on carbon intensive goods, like iron & steel, aluminium and cement, th...

19Nov

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‘Example of courage and love’: Rahul Gandhi shares childhood picture with grandma Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary | India News – Times of India

Rahul Gandhi and Indira Gandhi (R) (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Congress party leaders, including Kharge, and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, paid homage to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi on Tuesday.Congress MP Rahul Gandhi shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, posting childhood photos with his grandmother alongside a message reflecting her influence on his life"Grandma was an example of both courage and love. It is from her that I have learned the real strength is to fearlessly walk on the path of national interest. Her memories are my strength, which always shows me the way," he wrote on X.Indira Gandhi served as India’s first and only female prime minister. Her tenure spanned two terms—from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 until her assa...

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Delhi air pollution crisis discussed at COP29 sidelines | India News – Times of India

BAKU: The air pollution crisis in Delhi was discussed here on the sidelines of UN climate talks COP29 on Monday, with experts from the global health community urging India to chart a future that is not dependent on fossil fuels. They also called for reforms to ensure climate policies prioritise people, not polluters, by transitioning towards renewable energy and strengthening public transport infrastructure in cities.In the context of vehicular pollution and emissions from coal-based power plants that pollute cities round-the-year, they underlined that there is broad consensus among health communities on the need to phase out fossil fuels sooner than later, redirect health-harming subsidies from the sector, and apply some of the lessons learnt from tobacco control to check fossil fuels use...

19Nov

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Jawan shot at by Maoists in Madhya Pradesh will now have to live with bullet in skull | India News – Times of India

BHOPAL: A Hawk Force jawan, who was critically injured Sunday during a Maoist search operation in Kundul forest area of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, will have to live with a bullet lodged deep inside his skull.Shivkumar Sharma was immediately evacuated from the region when joint forces of Hawk Force and police came under heavy fire from Maoists. He was rushed to a medical facility in Gondia, Maharashtra, where doctors are working to manage the swelling in his brain. His condition is stable, and doctors have advised against removing the bullet as any surgical intervention could put his life at risk.Doctors said, Sharma was unconscious when he reached the hospital. "The bullet is lodged in a critical area and attempting to remove it could result in severe complications. We are closel...

19Nov

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UK to restart trade talks with India, deepen strategic ties | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that the UK would resume talks with India for a free trade agreement, aiming to strengthen economic ties and deepen strategic cooperation. The announcement came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil, where the two leaders discussed enhancing collaboration in key areas."The UK will seek a new strategic partnership with India, including a trade agreement, as well as deepening cooperation in areas like security, education, technology, and climate change," Starmer's office said.Starmer, in a statement released by his office, highlighted the economic benefits of a potential trade deal. "Boosting economic growth is key to improving living standards for working people. A new tr...

19Nov

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India top source of international students in US after 15-year gap | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After a 15-year gap, India has reclaimed its position as the leading source of international students in the United States for the 2023-24 academic year, surpassing China. According to the Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange 2024 report released on Monday, India registered a 23% year-over-year increase, sending over 3.3 lakh students to the US. The development mirrors India's performance in UK, where it became the top source of non-European Union students in 2022-23, with a 39% increase to 1.7 lakh students, surpassing China. The growth in Indian students in the US is most notable in graduate programmes, which saw a 19% increase to almost two lakh students, and in optional practical training participation, which surged by 41% to over 97,000. US made $50 billi...

19Nov

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Rishi Bhardwaj built 1st plane, flew over Chowpatty: UP governor | India News – Times of India

LUCKNOW: The first human flight was not achieved by Wright brothers, but by Vedic sage Bharadwaj who built and flew an airplane for 1km in Bombay's Chowpatty. Pushpak Viman from Ramayana was an advanced invention that dated back 5,000 years; and Kumbhakarna was a "technocrat" who created secret weapons.UP governor Anandiben Patel on Monday highlighted her views on the underappreciated legacy of ancient Indian technological advancements during the ninth convocation ceremony of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University in Lucknow. "People came from abroad, took our technologies and ideas, studied, and invented many things. We should read and have the knowledge of our inventions," Patel said.She commented on Rishi Bharadwaj's flight while referencing the flying machine of mythological demo...

19Nov

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Gandhis fixated on ‘tijori’, looted India’s treasury for years: BJP | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: BJP on Monday criticised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, accusing him and his family of being fixated on the concept of a "tijori," which they equated with a safe, in contrast to how the PM uses "safe" in his slogan "Ek Hain Toh Safe Hain.""The press conference conducted by Congress leader and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi was unbecoming. It's not fitting for Rahul Gandhi and Congress to use a 'tijori' as a prop for drama... 'Chota popat ne kiya hai Congress chopat'... Late Balasaheb Thackeray had once referred to Rahul Gandhi as 'Popat' in an interview," said BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra.Patra further said, "Those who have been plundering the treasury for years now equate 'tijori' with safety... The Gandhi family has looted India's treasury through numerous scams... Th...

19Nov

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SC collegium picks Madras high court judge as Chief Justice of Manipur high court | India News – Times of India

CHENNAI: The Supreme Court collegium on Monday recommended the elevation of Justice D Krishnakumar, a senior judge in Madras high court, as the Chief Justice of Manipur high court.Justice Krishnakumar was appointed as the judge of Madras high court on April 7, 2016, and is now set to retire on May 21, 2025. He is the senior-most puisne judge in his parent high court and belongs to a backward community.Before his elevation as a judge of high court, he had extensive practice in civil, constitutional, and service matters, with specialisation in constitutional law.Chief Justice of Manipur high court, Justice Siddharth Mridul, is scheduled to retire on November 21. The collegium said it has proposed to appoint Justice Krishnakumar as the chief justice of Manipur high court with effect from the ...

19Nov

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Ex-PSC chief of Chhattisgarh arrested in Rs 45 lakh bribe case | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: CBI on Monday arrested Taman Singh Sonwani, former chairman of Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission, for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 45 lakh from the director of a Raipur-based steel company for ensuring selection of latter's son and daughter-in-law as deputy collectors.CBI also arrested Shravan Kumar Goyal, director of Bajrang Power & Ispat Ltd, who allegedly paid the bribe through the Gramin Vikas Samiti, where Sonwani's relatives were members, in two installments of Rs 20 lakh and Rs 25 lakh. The case pertains to complaints of irregularities in the selection of candidates for deputy collectors, DSPs, and other senior posts. CBI had registered an FIR against Sonwani and others in July this year on a reference from Chhattisgarh govt dated February 16. The complaint, wh...

18Nov

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‘Keep in mind challenges & priorities of Global South’: PM Modi calls for global alliance to tackle poverty at G20 | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, calling for global alliance during the session themed on "Global Alliance against hunger and poverty"."We support Brazil’s initiative for a 'Global Alliance against hunger and poverty'. This is an important step towards the implementation of the Deccan High level principles for Food security, adopted at the New Delhi Summit," said PM Modi.The Prime Minister emphasised the severe impact of food, fuel, and fertilizer shortages on developing countries, particularly in the context of ongoing global conflicts, urging the G20 to prioritize these concerns. "Countries of the Global south are most adversely impacted by the food, fuel and fertilizer crisis caused by global conflicts. So our discussions can o...

18Nov

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Election Commission makes seizure of over Rs 800 crore in ongoing Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The value of poll-related seizures in Maharashtra and Jharkhand as well in the ongoing bypolls have breached the Rs 1,000-crore mark this time.EC on Monday shared that the combined seizures in Maharashtra and Jharkhand — at Rs 858 crore — were valued at almost seven times the seizures made during 2019 polls.With the campaign having concluded on Monday, chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar directed all the enforcement agencies working under EC’s supervision to be extra vigilant over the next couple of days.Of the total Rs 1082-crore seizures made between the announcement of polls on October 16 and Nov 18, Rs 354.8 crore were in freebies, Rs 302 crore in precious metals; Rs 182 crore in cash; Rs 123.6 crore in drugs and Rs 119.9 crore in liquor.While Maharashtra recorded seizur...

18Nov

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IIT Kanpur unveils radar-evasive, AI-enabled Kamikaze drone for advanced defence operations | India News – Times of India

Image credit: IIT Kanpur on X NEW DELHI: In a significant step towards advancing defence capabilities, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has developed an indigenous Kamikaze drone, also known as a suicide drone. This state-of-the-art unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can carry a warhead weighing up to 6 kg and has an operational range of 100 km.In an update on the development last week, IIT Kanpur on social media said that VU Dynamics, a startup founded in 2022, with its roots in the institution is in the process of developing the indigenous UAV. "The company "VU Dynamics" is currently working on developing an indigenous UAV named Kamikaze, specially designed to strengthen our armed forces. With a range of 100 km and an endurance of 50 mins, this vehicle is fully designed and man...

18Nov

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NCP (SP) Leader Anil Deshmukh Injured In Stone Pelting In Maharashtra’s Katol

Former Maharashtra minister and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh was injured in an attack in Katol city of Maharashtra on Monday. The incident unfolded earlier this evening when a group of people pelted stones at Deshmukh's car, resulting in injuries to him. The local police have arrived on the scene and are investigating the incident. NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh alleged that some people pelted stones at his car on Katol Jalalkheda Road in Katol Assembly Constituency. He had suffered injuries in the incident and is being taken to a nearby hospital. Anil Deshmukh's son Salil is contesting the election from the Katol seat on NCP Sharad Pawar's ticket.Source link

18Nov

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Delhi To Suspend Physical Classes For Class 10 And 12 Amid Pollution, Teaching To Go Online

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday announced that the physical classes will be suspended for Class 10 and 12, while the teaching will be conducted in the online mode as the pollution levels in the city deteriorated to 'severe plus' pollution levels. "From tomorrow, physical classes shall be suspended for Class 10 and 12 as well, and all studies will be shifted online," Delhi CM Atishi said in a post on X. From tmrw physical classes shall be suspended for Class 10 and 12 as well, and all studies will be shifted online — Atishi (@AtishiAAP) November 18, 2024The announcement comes hours after the Supreme Court urged all states to consider suspending physical classes up to class 12 while hearing a plea regarding Delhi's deteriorating air quality. A bench of the apex court, com...