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‘CM doesn’t see mirror before leaving house’: Akhilesh Yadav hits back Yogi Adityanath | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday hit back at Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath for his 'mafia and criminals are SP's gale ka haar' remark and said that the CM doesn't see the mirror before commenting. While addressing a rally at Ambedkar Nagar, Akhilesh Yadav said, "The voice of the Lucknow engine (UP government) has changed as the elections (UP Bypolls) approach. Are they talking about any development? They say that Samajwadi people are mafia and goons and what not. But the truth is that when the Chief Minister (Yogi Adityanath) leaves his house, he does not look in the mirror. "He further said that only the SP has done a good thing for the police and no other else have done anything for them. His remarks came after Yogi said criminals, mafias are the n...
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Ram temple treasurer Swami Govinddev Giri opposes ‘vote jihad’ term, calls for Hindu society to counter it | India News – Times of India

Ram temple treasurer Swami Govinddev Giri NEW DELHI: Swami Govinddev Giri, treasurer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, criticized the use of the term "vote jihad" in political discourse, asserting that such language should not describe political rivalries. His remarks, made on Sunday, come amidst Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis's controversial statements linking elections to a 'dharma-yudh'.Speaking to reporters, Swami Govinddev Giri noted that while directions on voting were once discreetly issued via pamphlets in religious places, slogans like "vote jihad" are now being openly promoted. He urged Hindu society to respond to this trend."'Jihad' is equivalent to 'dharma-yudh,' but calling a political contest a 'yudh' is inappropriate. Since 'vote jihad' i...
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Intel report says Bangladeshis given shelter in Jharkhand madrasas: JP Nadda at Bokaro rally | India News – Times of India

JP Nadda at Bokaro rally (Photo: BJP X handle) NEW DELHI: BJP president JP Nadda, on Sunday, launched a sharp attack on the JMM-led coalition government in Jharkhand, accusing it of sheltering Bangladeshi infiltrators in madrasas and aiding them in acquiring official documents such as Aadhaar, voter ID, ration cards, gas connections, and even land. At a poll rally in Gomia, Bokaro district, he said, "I have received an intelligence report just now. It says that Bangladeshi infiltrators are given shelter in madrasas here. Their Aadhaar, voter ID, gas connection and ration card are facilitated and then the Hemant Soren government ensures land for them.""Hemant Soren looted 'Jal, Jungle, Jameen' of Jharkhand, infiltration is rampant here. Infiltrators are marrying tribal women and grabbing th...
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Video | Kailash Gehlot Resigns: EDऔर IT के डर से Kailash Gahlot ने छोड़ी आप पार्टी: AAP

Kailash Gehlot Resigns: दिल्ली सरकार के मंत्री कैलाश गहलोत ने पार्टी और पद से इस्तीफा दे दिया है. उन्होंने अपने इस्तीफे में केजरीवाल को लिखा कि सबसे पहले मैं आपको एक विधायक और एक मंत्री के रूप में दिल्ली के लोगों की सेवा और प्रतिनिधित्व करने का सम्मान देने के लिए ईमानदारी से धन्यवाद देना चाहता हूं. लेकिन साथ ही मैं यह भी बताना चाहता हूं कि आज आम आदमी पार्टी के सामने गंभीर चुनौतियां हैं. चुनौतियां पार्टी के भीतर से हैं, उन्हीं मूल्यों से जुड़ी हैं, जिनके कारण हम आम आदमी पार्टी में आए हैं. राजनीतिक महत्वाकांक्षाएं लोगों के प्रति हमारी प्रतिबद्धता पर हावी हो गई हैं, जिससे कई वादे छूट गए हैं. Kailash Gahlot के इस्तीफे पर BJP की पहली प्रतिक्रिया आई है. Source link...
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Delhi Minister Kailash Gehlot Resigns From AAP Over ‘Embarrassing Controversies’

Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Kailash Gehlot quit the primary membership of the party on Sunday over "embarrassing controversies."    In a letter addressed to party supremo Arvind Kejriwal, Gehlot stated that the party is facing "grave challenges" from within to the very values that "brought us together."  "Political ambitions have overtaken our commitment towards people, leaving many promises unfulfilled," he said.  He mentioned the issue of pollution in river Yamuna, alleged irregularities in the renovation of Kejriwal's residence -- referred to as "sheeshmahal" -- by BJP, and infighting as the reasons for leaving the party.  Delhi Minister and AAP leader Kailash Gahlot resign from primary membership of Aam Aadmi Party; writes to party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal....
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Nigeria to honour PM Modi with GCON award, Queen Elizabeth only foreign dignitary to receive this honour | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Nigeria is set to honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) award, making it 17th honour being bestowed upon him by a foreign country.Queen Elizabeth is the only foreign personality to have received this award in 1969.PM Modi reached on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to the West African country in 17 years."Thank you, President Tinubu. Landed a short while ago in Nigeria. Grateful for the warm welcome. May this visit deepen the bilateral friendship between our nations," PM Modi said in a post on X.India and Nigeria have been strategic partners since 2007, with expanding ties in economic, energy, and defense sectors. Over 200 Indian companies have invested more than $27 billion in key Nigerian indust...
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Operation Sagar Manthan: NCB targets ‘lord of drugs’ Haji Salim in major crackdown | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian government has intensified its efforts to dismantle the international drug empire of Haji Salim, a notorious smuggler dubbed the "lord of drugs." Under the banner of 'Operation Sagar Manthan,' the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has launched a sweeping crackdown targeting Salim's vast trafficking syndicate, believed to span continents and destabilise the region. Acting on directives from Union home minister Amit Shah, authorities have seized nearly 4,000 kilograms of illicit drugs linked to Salim's operations. Arrests have also been made, including several Pakistani nationals associated with the syndicate. Global drug kingpinHaji Salim, also known as Haji Baloch, has been identified as a central figure in a massive drug smuggling network spanning India, Pakistan, Sri L...
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RBI’s customer care unit in Mumbai gets threat call, case registered | India News – Times of India

The TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most."Read MoreSource link
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DRDO conducts historic flight trial of long-range hypersonic missile | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Saturday conducted a flight trial of a long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.The hypersonic missile that the DRDO tested is designed to carry various payloads for ranges greater than 1500 km for all the services of the Indian armed forces. The missile has been indigenously developed by the laboratories of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad along with various other DRDO laboratories and Industry Partners. The flight trial was carried out in the presence of senior scientists of DRDO and the armed forces.Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO on the successful flight trial of the missile, calling it a "major milestone" for the nation."India has achieved a...
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PM Modi lauds Bodos for farewell to arms | India News – Times of India

Stating that Bodo peace accord has transformed lives of the community and highlighting BJP's role in transition of Assam from a disturbed area to ushering in development and lasting peace, PM Narendra Modi hailed the Bodo community for abandoning violence and embracing peace. This is the second reference to Bodos by the PM in as many days. PM Modi on Friday addressed the first Bodoland Mahotsav in Delhi where he expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the region after the peace accord where over 10,000 youths in Assam chose peace over violence. Addressing 'HT Leadership Summit' on Saturday, PM Modi highlighted the BJP's pivotal role in Assam's journey from being a 'disturbed area' to a beacon of development, referencing landmark agreements like the Karbi Anglong and Bru-Reang pact...
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‘Traditional media must be compensated by e-platforms’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday highlighted the critical issue of fair compensation for traditional media, underlining how it is financially disadvantaged as news consumption is "rapidly shifting" from the conventional modes to the digital space.During his address on National Press Day, hosted by Press Council of India, the minister argued that substantial investment in traditional journalism - including training, editorial processes, and verification - has been undermined by digital platforms' unequal bargaining power.Media challenged by fake news, algorithm bias & AI: Vaishnaw While the investment that goes behind creating a team of journalists, training them, having editorial processes and methods to check the veracity of news, and taki...
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Can’t block religious place due to opposition by another group: Kerala high court | India News – Times of India

KOCHI: The Kerala high court has held in a significant judgment that in a democratic country where citizens possess the fundamental right to practise and profess their faith, the establishment of a religious place by any community should not be curtailed merely due to opposition from other groups.The ruling on Friday came in response to a petition filed by KT Mujeeb of Kozhikode challenging the Kozhikode collector's order refusing an NOC to operate a prayer hall for Muslims in his building and Kadalundi panchayat's letter directing him to stop its functioning.In 2016, the HC had issued an interim order permitting the petitioner to use the building as a prayer hall subject to some conditions.Reconsider plea on religious site within 3 months, HC tells official In 2016, Kerala HC issued an i...
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Times have changed, terrorists aren’t safe in their homes: PM Modi | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Saturday said terrorists now do not feel safe in their homes, unlike during the tenure of previous governments.Mentioning that he saw reports of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack at an exhibition at the venue, Modi said, "There was a time when people felt unsafe in their own houses and cities due to the terror sponsored by neighbouring countries. However, now times have changed."He said he saw news clippings about Kashmir's merger with India and experienced the same excitement people felt in October 1947. "At that moment I realised how indecisiveness had kept Kashmir mired in violence for seven decades," he said, delivering the keynote address at the 'HT Leadership Summit'. Past governments brought schemes to please vote banks: Modi PM Modi on Saturday said it w...
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Jhansi hosp fire: Young dad saved many babies, but lost his twin girls | India News – Times of India

JHANSI: Yakoob Mansuri, in his 20s, was a hero on Friday night, for other people's children. His own newborn twin girls, they will never know.For a week, the young food vendor from Hamirpur had been sleeping outside the neonatal intensive care unit of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College where his two newborn twin daughters had been admitted. With his wife Nazma, Yakoob took turns to keep watch on the twins.When the fire broke out on Friday night, Yakoob broke the window and entered the unit to rescue as many infants as he could. But his two daughters were not among them. The twin girls' bodies were identified later on Saturday. Nazma and Yakoob sat all day long outside the hospital, their eyes brimming with disbelief and sorrow.Similarly, Sanjana Kumari, who had just given birth to her firs...