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18Nov

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Noida Schools: Online Classes Till Class 12 In Gautam Buddh Nagar Amid GRAP-4 Measures

Noida Schools: In light of the escalating pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the Gautam Buddha Nagar District Magistrate Manish Verma on Monday issued an order directing all schools to conduct online classes till Grade 12. This comes after Gautam Buddh Nagar District Education Department issued an advisory for schools. The advisory, signed by District Basic Education Officer Rahul Panwar, mandated several precautionary measures to ensure student safety. The order, applicable to all schools under the government, aided, and private institutions in the district, stated: “Considering the rising pollution levels, GRAP Stage 4 provisions have been enforced. To protect students from pollution, all school principals are directed to maintain cleanliness and spray water regularly on school premises. All...

18Nov

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CII-FMS Study reveals the complexities of work-from-home practices in India | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: From moderate savings in office rental costs, client meetings, and employee commuting to reduced commuting stress and higher energy levels among employees, the work-from-home (WFH) practice has brought significant advantages to India’s corporate landscape, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, challenges such as blurred boundaries between work and personal life, difficulties in maintaining self-discipline, and reduced communication effectiveness highlight its downsides. The CII-FMS Study on Cost-Benefit Analysis of WFH, based on 115 responses from employers and employees representing companies operating in a variety of sectors -- technology and IT to healthcare and pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and industrial and consulting, sheds light on these dynamics...

18Nov

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PM Modi Meets US President Biden At G20 Summit, Says ‘Always A Delight To Meet Him’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met US President Joe Biden at the G20 Summit and said it is always a delight to meet the American President. "With @POTUS Joe Biden at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Always a delight to meet him," PM Modi posted on X. With @POTUS Joe Biden at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Always a delight to meet him.@JoeBiden pic.twitter.com/Z1zGYIVEhm — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2024PM Modi, while speaking at the G-20 session, said that India has focused on inclusive development and given wings to the hopes and aspirations of the Global south. "With respect to the theme of the first session, i would like to share with you India’s experiences and success stories. Over the last 10 years we have lifted 250 million people out of pove...

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Jhansi hospital fire: Another infant dies, toll rises to 12 | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Another infant from the 39 rescued during the Jhansi's Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College fire incident has died, bringing the total casualties to 12, according to officials. At least 39 infants were rescued from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the hospital on Friday night, as confirmed by a senior medical college official.IAS officer Kinjal Singh, DG Medical Education Uttar Pradesh who was there in the hospital to inspect the reason behoind the fire incident, said that they will visit the site again. "We were instructed to hold inspections considering three primary parameters. One was to see what was the main reason for the incident, what precautions can be taken in other medical colleges and to find out who is responsible for this. We held our inspection on these th...

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Daring rescue: Indian Coast Guard ship intercepts Pakistan maritime vessel, saves 7 fishermen | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship has rescued seven Indian fishermen apprehended by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship near the India-Pakistan maritime boundary.The ICG rescued the fishermen on Sunday (November 17) despite the PMSA ship's effort to retreat. The Indian ship intercepted the Pakistani vessel and persuaded them to release Indian fishermen."Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship successfully rescued seven Indian fishermen on 17 Nov 24, apprehended by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship near the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary. Despite efforts by the PMSA ship to retreat, ICG Ship intercepted PMSA ship and persuaded them to relieve Indian fishermen," the IGC's statement read. "The ICG ship was able to retrieve the seven fishermen safely, who were all ...

18Nov

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PM Narendra Modi gifts Silofar Panchamrit Kalash to Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu | India News – Times of India

PM Modi's gift to Nigerian President PM Modi presented Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a distinctive Silofar Panchamrit Kalash (Pot), a display of the exquisite artisanal heritage of Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Crafted from premium silver, the vessel included floral patterns, divine figures, and authentic Kolhapur patterns. Designed for religious observances, the Kalash features a practical handle and lid, making it ideal for distributing Panchamrit – the sacred blend of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar.During the Nigeria visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Nigeria's Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), the country's second-highest national honor, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his visit to Abuja. PM Modi, the second foreign dignitary after Queen El...

18Nov

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‘Indians fastest growing outbound travellers globally; will overtake Chinese in absolute numbers too:’ Hilton president Alan Watts | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Post Covid, Indians have emerged as the fastest growing outbound travellers globally and in coming decades they will overtake the Chinese — currently the largest movement of people from a country — in real numbers too. And hoteliers will have to keep in mind the characteristics of the desi globetrotter while designing properties, Alan Watts, Hilton (Asia Pacific) president, told TOI Monday.“Indian outbound is becoming a traveling force to reckon with, in line with the economic growth of India. Wherever you end up with a dominance of travel, it will impact hotel design & cuisine. You Indian couples travelling with their parents and children. This 3 generation (3G) travel is quite unique to the Indian traveler. And so that means when you’re designing a hotel, you need more tha...

18Nov

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‘PM Modi lying’: Rahul Gandhi says INDIA bloc to break 50% quota cap | India News – Times of India

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi, leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, accused PM Modi of lying about him being against reservation, saying the INDIA bloc wants to increase quota beyond the 50 per cent cap.Speaking in poll-bound Jharkhand on Monday, the Congress leader said the "election is the election of ideologies" and that his party was up for "protecting the Constitution". "This election is an election of ideologies. On one side is the INDIA alliance which is protecting the Constitution and wants to run a government of the poor and the tribals. On the other side are those forces which want to crush the Constitution," Rahul Gandhi said in Ranchi, according to news agency ANI.The Gandhi scion also promised that the ruling INDIA bloc would "increase the...

18Nov

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‘Exposes truth’: After PM Modi, Amit Shah backs ‘Sabarmati Report’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday praised the newly released movie Sabarmati Report, saying the film "defies the ecosystem with unparalleled courage and exposes the truth behind the fateful episode to broad daylight".The movie chronicles the aftermath of the train-burning incident in Gujarat's Godhra in 2002."No matter how hard a powerful ecosystem tries, it cannot keep the truth hidden in darkness forever. The film Sabarmati Report defies the ecosystem with unparalleled courage and exposes the truth behind the fateful episode to broad daylight," Amit Shah wrote on X.Shah's praise for the movie comes a day after PM Modi applauded the film, stating that "fake narrative can persist only for a limited period".Reacting to a tweet on the Vikrant Massey starrer film, PM Modi sai...

18Nov

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No relaxation of GRAP-4 without court’s nod: Supreme Court slams Delhi government over anti-pollution curbs delay | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday rebuked the Delhi government for delaying the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Level 4, saying that the preventive measures would remain in effect until further orders, regardless of fluctuations in air quality."We won't allow scaling down of preventive measures under stage 4 even if AQI goes below 450. Stage 4 will continue till court permits," the bench said. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih said, “The moment the AQI reaches between 300 and 400, stage 4 has to be invoked. How can you take risk in these matters by delaying applicability of stage 4 of GRAP?” The CAQM had earlier announced stricter pollution control protocols for Delhi-NCR under GRAP Stage 4, which came into effect from 8 am on ...

18Nov

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Violence escalates in Manipur: Protester killed in firing, NIA takes over three key cases – top developments | India News – Times of India

People protest after bodies of six people from the Meitei community were found, days after they were taken hostage by suspected Kuki insurgents from Manipur's Jiribam district. (File photo) NEW DELHI: Violence in Manipur continued to escalate on Monday, with one protester killed and six others dying in separate incidents, as clashes between security forces and civilians intensified. The unrest has forced the imposition of curfews and internet shutdowns across several districts, including Imphal East and West, amid growing concerns about public order.Union home minister Amit Shah is set to chair a high-level meeting on Monday to assess the security situation and formulate strategies to stabilise the region. Here are the top developments:Protester killed in Jiribam clashesOn Sunday night, a ...

18Nov

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Muder of former Punjab CM Beant Singh: Convict Balwant Singh Rajoana at President’s ‘mercy’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed secretary of President of India to place the mercy petition of death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana in assassination case of former Punjab CM Beant Singh before President Droupadi Murmu for consideration. This came after no one appeared on behalf of Centre at the hearing.The apex court has requested for the plea to be considered by the President within two weeks.Earlier this month, SC had asked the Centre to act on Rajoana's mercy petition, who has been in jail for 29 years.The court, observing that the government must show "compassion" when considering mercy petitions, had previously directed the Centre to make a swift decision on Rajoana's plea for mercy.Rajoana was sentenced to death in 2007 by a trial court, but unlike other convicts, ...

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Video | Delhi Air Pollution: जानिए बढ़ते प्रदूषण के बीच दिल्ली में क्या-क्या हुआ बंद? | Delhi Air Quality

Delhi Air Pollution: दिल्ली-एनसीआर में ठंड बढ़ने के साथ-साथ हवा भी जहरीली हो गई है. द्वारका में ही आज AQI 500 पर पहुंच गया. लगातार छठे दिन दिल्ली में एयर क्वालिटी इंडेक्स 'गंभीर' श्रेणी में दर्ज किया गया है. दिल्ली के औसत AQI की बात करें तो ये 481 पर पहुंच गया है. सांस लेना दूभर हुआ तो ग्रैप-4 आज से लागू हो रहा है. यानी दिल्ली में जरूरी वाहनों को ही आने की इजाजत मिलेगी. बाहरी और डीजल वाहनों के प्रवेश पर सख्ती बरती जाएगी. साथ ही सरकार ने 9वीं तक स्कूल बंद करके ऑनलाइन क्लास शुरू करवा दी हैं. साथ ही कर्मचारियों के लिए वर्क फ्रॉम होम पर आज फैसला लिए जाने की उम्मीद है. Source link...

18Nov

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After Nigeria, PM Modi lands in Brazil for G20 Summit | India News – Times of India

After Nigeria, PM Modi lands in Brazil for G20 Summit (Picture credit: X/@narendramodi) Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday night (early Monday in India) as part of his three-nation tour to attend the 19th G20 Leaders' Summit.Upon his arrival in Brazil, PM Modi was welcomed by Indian delegates led by Indian Ambassador to Brazil, Suresh Reddy. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi expressed his anticipation for the summit, stating, "Landed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to take part in the G20 Summit. I look forward to the Summit deliberations and fruitful talks with various world leaders." The Prime Minister also shared images of his warm reception at the airport.PM Modi received a unique and traditional welcome upon his arrival in Brazil. The atmosphere at the ...

18Nov

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Johns Hopkins in talks for India campus | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In what could be a new milestone for internationalisation of education in India, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday held discussions with officials from Johns Hopkins University (JHU), Maryland, USA, on establishing its campus in India. Academic and research collaboration with the university were also explored during the meeting. According to a senior official with ministry of education, "Given the keen interest expressed by high-level delegation during the meeting, government is hopeful of a positive outcome very soon."The official said discussions were also held in the areas of dual and joint degree programmes, two-way mobility of students and faculty, and research partnerships in emerging fields like data science, artificial intelligence and futuristic tech...

18Nov

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Air turns ‘severe plus’; schools to go online except for Standard 10, 12 | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The toxic haze hanging over NCR for past few days intensified on Sunday and Delhi’s average Air Quality Index deteriorated to the season’s worst of 441 at 4pm, well into the ‘severe’ zone, compared to 419 a day earlier. By 6pm, it had surpassed 450, reaching the ‘severe plus’ category, prompting Commission for Air Quality Management to impose the fourth and most extreme stage of Graded Response Action Plan in NCR from 8am on Monday.CM Atishi posted: “Physical classes shall be discontinued for all students, apart from Class 10 & 12. All schools will hold online classes till further orders.” Grap-4 also gives an option to central and NCR govts to shift to work-from-home for employees.Sign of four: GRAP to squeeze Delhi furtherGRAP-IV is clamped when the poison in the air reach...

18Nov

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80-year-old who lives alone in a Uttarakhand ghost village is an unlikely film heroine | India News – Times of India

PITHORAGARH: Hira Devi, 80, is an unlikely film heroine from one of Uttarakhand's ghost villages, Gadtir, which has several empty houses because of migration. The octogenarian, who is illiterate and has lived in the mountain village most of her life, recently got a chance to star in 'Pyre', a film inspired by a story similar to her own, which will have its world premiere on Tuesday (Nov 19) at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival in Estonia. When she was invited to attend the festival, Devi had one concern - leaving behind her constant companion, her buffalo, since the-re is no one in the village to care for it.Produced by filmmaker Vinod Kapri, 'Pyre' tells a poignant love story of an elderly couple in their 80s. It is the only Indian entry selected in the 'Official C...

18Nov

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Seek nod for Friday sermon topics, waqf board tells Chhattisgarh imams | India News – Times of India

RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh Waqf board in a bid to let mosques in the state stay clear of controversy and undertake an image makeover has directed all Mutawallis (caretakers) at mosques and imams to seek approval on the topic of sermons to be delivered before the prayers every Friday. A circular to this effect was issued by the board on Sunday"Yes, Chhattisgarh is first state to have taken such a decision because mosques have become a centre of politics where Mutawallis serve and impose their own political will and inclination on people by issuing 'fatwa' about whom to vote and not. This leads to disturbing the communal harmony in the society. The decision for approval on subjects of sermons to be sought for, is purely legal and as per the Waqf Act," Salim Raj, Chhattisgarh Waqf Board chairma...

18Nov

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EPS may merge ADMK with BJP: Udhayanidhi Stalin | India News – Times of India

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin continued attacks Sunday on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, saying the state's leader of opposition "might merge his party with BJP" if there was another income tax search targeting his colleagues.Udhayanidhi recalled that three months ago, EPS had categorically ruled out an alliance with BJP for the 2026 assembly elections. "But after income tax searches in Salem, he has changed his position and says alliance would be decided only at the time of election,'' Udhayanidhi said at a DMK event.The deputy CM was alluding to searches on properties linked to Salem rural district secretary R Elangovan, a close associate of EPS. He followed up the reference with the BJP merger swipe. Udhayanidhi had earlier flayed EPS for questioning...

18Nov

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Yogi Adityanath sticks to ‘batenge toh…’ slogan amid row | India News – Times of India

PUNE/KOLHAPUR: UP CM Yogi Adityanath reaffirmed his "batenge to katenge" rhetoric while campaigning Sunday in Maharashtra, despite opposition to his slogan from ally NCP in the Mahayuti alliance and BJP functionaries Ashok Chavan and Pankaja Munde."Hum kate kyunki hum bate (We suffered setbacks because we were divided)," Yogi said in Pune district's Bhosari, blaming the partition of India and the plight of Hindus on disunity and Congress.Yogi said if India had not been partitioned in 1947, the "Muslim issue" would have been "handled" in the same manner as it is today. He accused Congress of prioritising power over unity and fostering divisions based on region, language, and caste even after independence."Hindus have suffered for not being united," he said.Source link

18Nov

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Continuous running of life-support devices led to Jhansi hospital fire: Probe | India News – Times of India

LUCKNOW/JHANSI: Preliminary investigations revealed that excessive electrical load caused by overcrowding and the continuous operation of life-support equipment led to a short circuit that sparked a fire in an oxygen concentrator and flames soon engulfed the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in UP's Jhansi Friday night. The devastating blaze claimed the lives of 10 newborn babies - three girls and seven boys.According to witnesses, the overheated oxygen concentrator leaked oxygen, accelerating the spread of the flames. "We are examining other safety lapses, and another team from a different department is looking into management negligence," chief fire officer Raj Kishore Rai said, while emphasising the need for better safety measures, such as the incl...

18Nov

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PDS leaks costing exchequer Rs 69,000 crore a year: Report | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Nearly 28% of grains supplied by Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state governments never reach the intended beneficiaries and the economic loss to the exchequer is estimated to be more than Rs 69,000 crore, a paper by an economic think tank has revealed and called for urgent reforms of the system.Analysing data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) and FCI's monthly offtake numbers from August 2022 to July 2023, the paper estimates that 20 million tonnes of rice and wheat fail to reach their intended beneficiaries."This is an annual loss. Where is it going? Maybe it is being diverted to the open market or for even exports," said Ashok Gulati, Infosys chair professor at ICRIER, who authored the policy brief with Raya Das and Ranjana Roy. The paper said this...

17Nov

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Delhi Environment Minister to hold meeting tomorrow as air pollution worsens | India News – Times of India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a meeting with the Heads of Departments of all concerned departments on Monday for the effective implementation of the GRAP IV, his office said in a statement on Sunday.The meeting will be held at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday afternoon."For effective implementation of GRAP-IV in Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a meeting with HoDs of all concerned departments tomorrow at 12 noon at Delhi Secretariat," said the Delhi Environment Minister's Office.Meanwhile, In response to worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to activate Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Monday. Delhi's daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) rose sharply to 441 by 4 PM on Sunday, a...

17Nov

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‘Mess with anyone but me’: Sharad Pawar vows to defeat Ajit faction in a ‘big’ way, urges voters to send strong message in upcoming elections | India News – Times of India

Sharad Pawar asks voters to defeat Ajit faction in a 'big' way. NEW DELHI: At a rally in Solapur’s Madha, NCP (Sharad Pawar) supremo Sharad Pawar delivered a fiery message to his detractors, urging voters to decisively defeat those who rebelled under his nephew Ajit Pawar’s leadership. Recounting a decades-old betrayal, the 83-year-old leader underscored his resilience and the importance of standing firm against political backstabbing.Pawar recalled an episode from 1980, when a defection within his party caused him to lose the post of Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly. "When I returned from abroad, I discovered that 52 of the 58 MLAs from my party had switched sides under then-Chief Minister AR Antulay. I lost my position as LoP," he said.Rather than react immediately, Pawar...

17Nov

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Manipur unrest top developments: NPP breaks alliance with BJP, protesters target political leaders as situation worsens in Imphal valley | India News – Times of India

While the BJP government remains in power, the withdrawal of NPP support underscores the growing discontent with its crisis management, leaving Manipur at a critical crossroads. NEW DELHI: Manipur descended into chaos over the weekend, with violent protests erupting after six bodies were discovered in Jiribam district. Anger boiled over in the violence-hit state, where ethnic clashes since May 2023 have claimed over 220 lives. Protesters ransacked the homes of three ministers and six legislators, including the residence of BJP MLA RK Imo, the son-in-law of CM N Biren Singh. Security forces used tear gas to disperse the mob, but tension remained high.In response, authorities imposed an indefinite curfew across multiple districts of the Imphal Valley and suspended internet services to curb t...

17Nov

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Jharkhand Polls: ECI Orders BJP To Remove ‘Divisive’ Video After Congress, JMM Complain

Jharkhand Election 2024: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jharkhand to take immediate action against a "misleading and malicious" video posted by BJP Jharkhand on social media taking serious note of the complaints from the Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). The CEO has been instructed to issue a notice to BJP Jharkhand, demanding an explanation for the alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and to ensure the video is removed from all party social media platforms. Additionally, the CEO has been directed to work in coordination with the state’s designated authority under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology (IT) Act to immediately remove the objectionable content from social media platforms, a statement inf...