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16Oct

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‘CM instructed me to resign’: MUDA chief, Siddaramaiah aide K Marigowda quits amid land scam allegations | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) chief and a close aide of the Karnataka CM, M K Marigowda, has tendered his resignation citing health reasons. The resignation comes amid a growing controversy over land allotment irregularities involving Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah."I have given my resignation to the Secretary of the Urban Development Department, the CM instructed me to resign, so I have resigned.My health is not good, so I resigned. MUDA investigation is ongoing. Let the investigation take place. The investigation will reveal the truth. There is no pressure on me. I resigned due to ill health. The CM has not put any pressure on me regarding the issue," Marigowda said submitting his resignation.MUDA chief, along with Karnataka chief minister, were at the center of the con...

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‘Terrorism unlikely to encourage trade’: Top quotes from EAM S Jaishankar’s address at SCO meeting in Pakistan | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday addressed the SCO council of heads of government meeting in Islamabad. While speaking at the 23rd CHG meeting, Jaishankar underlined the importance of commitment to the grouping's charter, disruption of various kinds such as conflicts, climate change, among others."Delivered India's national statement at the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting today morning in Islamabad.SCO needs to be able and adept at responding to challenges facing us in a turbulent world," Jaishankar said in a post on X. Here are the top quotes from EAM S Jaishankar's address:Highlighting the importance of commitment to SCO's charter, Jaishankar said, "We meet at a difficult time in world affairs. Two major conflicts are underway, each with its own g...

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Who was Sukha Duneke? Canadian gangster whose murder has been blamed on Indian agents | India News – Times of India

The diplomatic row between India and Canada has intensified after the North American country accused Indian agents of threatening public safety, claiming they collaborated with criminal networks to target dissidents. According to a report by Washington Post, the Canadian police have linked the murder of Sukhdool Singh Gill, aka Sukha Duneke, to the Indian government."Officials cited the death of Sukhdool Singh, who was shot in Winnipeg on Sept. 20, 2023, less than a day after he was featured in a wanted list of gangsters posted on X by India’s National Investigation Agency. The killing came two days after Trudeau publicly accused India of killing Nijjar," the report said. Who was Sukha Duneke?Sukhdool Singh Gill, also known as Sukha Duneke, a former gangster with links to terrorism, was sh...

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‘Magnificent…’: Israeli Ambassador visits Ram Mandir in Ayodhya | India News – Times of India

UTTAR PRADESH: Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar who on Wednesday visited the grand Ram Temple of Ayodhya with his wife said he was moved by the devotion of pilgrims and worshippers. Ambassador Azar emphasised the importance of connecting with the people and exploring India's culture in a deeper way. "I am honoured to visit the magnificent temple in Ayodhya of Lord Ram.I am amazed by the number of pilgrims and worshippers who visit here," he told ANI.The Israeli ambassador also said that he was deeply moved by the devotion of pilgrims and worshippers at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He said, "People of Israel and people of India are ancient people as they have ancient religion, tradition and heritage. As we are proud of our heritage, you are proud of your heritage and this is somethin...

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Civic volunteer recruitment can’t be a means to confer political patronage, SC tells West Bengal | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday put under scrutiny recruitment of civic volunteers under West Bengal’s ‘Ratirer Sathi’ scheme, floated after the RG Kar hospital rape-murder incident in which an earlier similarly engaged volunteer is the prime accused, and said such hirings cannot be a device to confer political patronage.“Recruitment of civic volunteers cannot be a nice process to confer political patronage on unverified persons,” said a bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.It sought details of recruitment process from the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC govt in three weeks while barring their deployment in hospitals and schools till further orders.Senior advocate Karuna Nundy, appearing for a doctors’ association in Kolkata, requested the benc...

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‘Felt compelled to write to you … ‘: Ratan Tata’s 1996 letter to PV Narasimha Rao | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Late industrialist Ratan Tata, who passed away last week, wrote a letter to then Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao in 1996, praising his achievement "in heralding much-needed economic reforms in India".Chairman of RPG Group chairperson Harsh Goenka recently shared an image of the handwritten note on social media. "Beautiful writing from a beautiful person," said Harsh Goenka while sharing the letter on X.The letter, dated August 27, 1996, expressed Ratan Tata's admiration for Rao's achievement in initiating economic reforms in India."As I read the recent spate of unkind references to you, I felt compelled to write you to tell you that while others' memories may be short, I will always recognize and respect your outstanding achievement in heralding much-needed economic reforms in I...

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Canada’s targeting of envoy Verma ‘absurd’, says official | India News – Times of India

Asked about the allegation that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was working for the Indian govt, official sources said Canada had not provided any “specifics” to back its claim.“The central assertion from all Canadian officials is that credible evidence has been presented to India. This was also repeated by their charge d’affaires to the press. This is simply not true.From the very beginning, the Canadian approach has been to make vague accusations and put the burden of denial on India,” said an official, responding to remarks made by Trudeau and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).“At the RCMP press briefing, assertions were made about connections of certain individuals to India. In no case were any specifics provided. There was also talk about holding people accountable. But it was never made...

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Over 800 US military veterans released under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy receive honorable discharges | India News – Times of India

Over 800 military personnel discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy had their service records upgraded (Representative Image) The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that more than 800 military personnel who had been discharged under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy have had their service records upgraded to honorable discharges. This policy, which was in effect from 1993 to 2011, prohibited LGBTQ troops from openly serving in the US armed forces and led to the discharge of thousands of service members who disclosed their sexual orientation.The announcement comes as part of broader efforts by the US government to rectify decades of discrimination. The roots of this issue date back to 1951, when Article 125 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) criminalized consensual same-sex ...

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‘Allegations extremely serious and … ‘: What US said on Canada’s charge against India on Nijjar case | India News – Times of India

The United States on Tuesday urged India to cooperate with Canada’s investigation into the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, calling the allegations "extremely serious." State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller noted that while the US had hoped for India's cooperation, its decision to expel the Canadian high commissioner signalled that it had "chosen an alternate path.""When it comes to the Canadian matter, we have made clear that the allegations are extremely seriously serious and they need to be taken seriously.And we wanted to see the Government of India cooperate with Canada in its investigation. Obviously, they have not chosen that path,” Miller said during a press briefing. Diplomatic tensions between India and Canada escalated on Monday as India announced t...

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Maritime heritage complex to be built in Lothal: PM Modi | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday posted on social media that developing a National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal "will create new opportunities in the world of culture and tourism." Union Cabinet on Oct 10 decided to develop NMHC at Lothal in Gujarat.Modi also shared a link to a write-up by him on Linkedin on the subject where he said, "This new project will surely ignite enthusiasm among history buffs and tourists alike.The complex will bring ancient Lothal back to life as a mini-replica of the dock city. At the heart of this complex will stand an iconic lighthouse museum, soaring 77 metres high-set to be among the world's tallest of its kind. Various immersive galleries will make the experience even better." Cabinet also accorded in-principle approval for P...

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Citizen safety & justice key to security: Shah to IPS trainees | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Union home minister and minister of cooperation, Amit Shah, addressed the 2023 batch probationers of the Indian Police Service (IPS) in New Delhi, urging them to eliminate anti-national activities with a ruthless approach. Interacting with the 76 RR batch, Shah emphasised the importance of citizen safety as the cornerstone of national security and highlighted that PM Modi's Viksit Bharat in 2047 would be a terror-free and drug-free country, having internal security, and will ensure protection of human rights and rights of citizens.Shah encouraged the probationers to reflect on their responsibilities, stating that they have a greater role than the previous 75 batches. He stressed that it is up to them to shape the future of policing in India, ensuring that the nation progresses i...

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Cash, caste, crop: Maha results will hinge on several factors | India News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Five months ago, the Mahayuti alliance had to settle for a dismal score of 17 of the state's 48 LS seats, its poor tally dragging down the BJP's numbers at the Centre and leaving the opposition confident of a repeat in the assembly polls. Yet, just a week ago, BJP made a comeback by winning an unprecedented third term in the Haryana polls, trumping exit poll forecasts.It's at this juncture that the Election Commission of India has announced a single-phase poll for Maharashtra on Nov 20, with the Nanded bypoll also scheduled on the same day. Counting will take place on November 23. The model code of conduct for parties and candidates comes into force immediately, which ensures that no new schemes or grants can be announced by ministers.This election is a battle for survival. It may ...

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4 cops, minor & her kin charged with killing teen after ‘elopement’ | India News – Times of India

BIJNOR/SHAMLI: Four police officers - one of them from another jurisdiction and off duty - and a minor girl along with two members of her family have been charged with murder and conspiracy after a teenager accused of eloping with her was found hanging at the home of a sub-inspector (SI) who was investigating the case and leading the team that brought the couple back to Bijnor from Ambala in Haryana on Monday morning.However, instead of taking Deepak Kumar, 19, to Seohara PS in Bijnor, SI Sunil Kumar took the youth to his house Sunday night. He was travelling with head constable Rajiv Kumar and woman constable Annu Rani. The girl's family, including her father, uncle, and cousin, a constable posted at Bareilly PS who was on leave, the Bijnor police team to Ambala.The SI said Deepak had "ha...

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Omar Abdullah to take CM oath today; Rahul, Akhilesh to attend event | India News – Times of India

Omar Abdullah (PTI photo) SRINAGAR: INDIA bloc heavyweights will be present in strength as National Conference's Omar Abdullah takes oath as CM of J&K for the second time Wednesday at a venue along the Dal, ending six years of central rule since BJP's withdrawal from the then coalition government forced his predecessor Mehbooba Mufti of PDP to resign, reports Saleem Pandit.Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge and SP's Akhilesh Yadav will be among those attending the swearing-in.Sources said at least eight ministers could be sworn in along with Omar. J&K PCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra could be the only one from Congress to get a berth. DMK's Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Supriya Sule of NCP, and AAP's Sanjay Singh are expected, too.Source link

15Oct

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Nearly 58.9 % voting in panchayat elections in Ludhiana district at 1,408 polling booths till 4 pm | India News – Times of India

Nearly 58.9 % voting in panchayat elections in Ludhiana district at 1,408 polling booths till 4 pm LUDHIANA: District administration on Tuesday late evening said the voting exercise for the gram panchayat elections in 784 villages of Ludhiana concluded peacefully. As per an official statement, At 4 pm, the Ludhiana has recorded 58.9 percent voting in these elections. District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal inspected the polling exercise at various booths. The official statement said that there are 941 village panchayats in Ludhiana, out of which 157 panchayats were elected unanimously and voting held in the remaining 784 villages. 1408 booths were set up for the voting. Excluding 157 unopposed elected panchayats, there were around 10,77,485 voters including 5,73,5...

15Oct

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‘Don’t write us down, a revival is around the corner’: Kumar Mangalam Birla on Voda Idea | India News – Times of India

‘Don’t write us down, a revival is around the corner': Kumar Mangalam Birla on Voda Idea NEW DELHI: In one of the most direct statements on Vodafone Idea’s struggling telecom business, promoter Kumar Mangalam Birla on Tuesday said that the ailing company’s revival is “around the corner” and dismissed doubts over the success of the turnaround plans. “We have been written off in the past as well… we will unveil our plans in the next six months,” Birla said on the sidelines of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) when asked about doubts in a section of the investor community about revival efforts.Vodafone Idea had seen its shares crash after the Supreme Court last month rejected a curative petition filed by the company — and Bharti Airtel — over recalculation of the AGR dues. The company will need...

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Canada invokes allies support to threaten sanctions on India | India News – Times of India

TOI correspondent from Washington:Canada has invoked support from its "five eyes" intelligence partners and G-7 nations to warn India of sanctions over allegations that New Delhi is involved in transnational hits of Khalistani terrorists on its territory, even as an Indian team probing the matter is holding talks in Washington on Tuesday.“Everything is on the table," Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said at a news conference when asked if Ottawa is considering sanctions against India.She said Canada will continue to "push India to make sure they cooperate" and will continue to engage on the issue with "five eyes" partners, an intelligence alliance that includes the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand, and also Group of Seven nations that includes France, Germany and Italy.Joly's threat...

15Oct

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Maharashtra assembly elections: CM Shinde claims majority for Mahayuti, rival Sena hopeful of ‘justice’ | India News – Times of India

CM Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray / File photos The political atmosphere heated up in Maharashtra soon after the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the assembly polls, which will take place on November 20 in a single phase. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and its rival faction led by Uddhav Thackeray made claims and counterclaims against each other while also asserting victory for themselves in the upcoming polls. While CM Shinde expressed hope of winning the people's mandate based on the work done by his government in the past 2.5 years, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aadtiya Thackeray said they would go to people's court for "justice"."Voting will be held in Maharashtra on November 20, the day will decide the ...

15Oct

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Watch: S Jaishankar’s formal greetings at Pakistan PM’s informal dinner party in Islamabad | India News – Times of India

External affairs minister met Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif during an informal dinner hosted by the nation on Tuesday ahead of the SCO meet.The two leaders exchanged pleasantries and shook hands before the attendees headed to attend the dinner.This marks the first visit by India's foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly nine years, occurring amid ongoing tensions between the two neighbors over the Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism originating from Pakistan.Earlier, Jaishankar shared several pictures of him interacting with the kids dressed in traditional attire as he landed in Islamabad."Landed in Islamabad to take part in SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting," he said.The two-day meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG), the organization's second-highes...

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Manipur Meitei, Kuki MLAs hold first joint meeting with Centre in peace bid | India News – Times of India

In a bid to stop ethnic violence in Manipur, around 20 MLAs belonging to the warring Meitei and Kuki communities of Manipur met in New Delhi on Tuesday for the first time since ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern state 17 months ago. The meeting which was part of efforts to iron out differences between the Meiteis and Kukis in the northeastern state, was attended by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra and three MLAs from the Naga community.Over two hours long meeting was convened by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).However, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh were not present in the meeting. Centre's interlocutor, A K Mishra, and other senior officials were present.MHA in a statement said that a group of elected members of the Manipur...

15Oct

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Second day: Now Ayodhya flight faces bomb threat | India News – Times of India

LUCKNOW: On Tuesday, an Air India flight, IX 765, bound for Ayodhya, received a bomb threat while traversing the Uttar Pradesh airspace. The airline staff at Ayodhya airport received the menacing call.The flight, which had originated from Jaipur with 139 passengers on board, landed at Ayodhya airport at approximately 2 pm. As a precautionary measure, the aircraft was directed to an isolated location on the airport tarmac to facilitate the safe disembarkation of passengers and commence a thorough combing operation.Vinod Kumar, the airport director of Ayodhya, stated, "The passengers have been evacuated from the aircraft, while the bomb disposal unit, accompanied by their highly trained sniffer dogs, are meticulously examining the aircraft and the passengers' luggage." He further elaborated,...

15Oct

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Baba Siddique murder: Fourth accused sent to police custody till October 21 | India News – Times of India

<p>Baba Siddique murder: Fourth accused sent to police custody till October 21<br></p> MUMBAI: A Mumbai court on Tuesday sent fourth accused arrested in connection with the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique sent to police custody till October 21. A 23-year-old man, Harishkumar Balakram, from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested for allegedly providing financial and logistical support to the shooters involved in the killing of Mumbai leader Baba Siddique.Balakram worked as a scrap dealer in Pune's Warje area. He was caught by a crime branch team from Bahraich on Monday and brought to Mumbai on Tuesday.This arrest brings the total number of detainees in Siddique's murder case to four. Earlier, police had detained Gurmail Baljit Singh, Dharmaraj Rajesh Kashyap, both allege...

15Oct

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‘Showing trends at 8.05am or 8.10am on counting day is nonsense’: What CEC Rajiv Kumar said on failed exit poll predictions | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday questioned the practice of showing winning/losing trends 5 to 10 minutes after the official beginning of counting at 8am on election result days."Showing winning/losing trends at 8.05am or 8.10am, which is just five or ten minutes after start of counting at 8am is nonsense," CEC Rajiv Kumar said when asked about the fallout of failed exit poll predictions.The CEC went on to question if these "early" trends are made to justify the exit poll results. "The actual counting starts at 8.30am and the first trends are uploaded on EC website at 9.30am," the CEC said."A major distortion is being created due to Exit Polls and expectations set by it. This is a matter of deliberation and introspection for the Press, especially for electronic...

15Oct

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‘Same old Trudeau saying same old things’: India rejects Canadian PM’s allegations | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India has strongly refuted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claims, stating that the assertions made by Canadian officials about presenting evidence in the Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar case are untrue."Canadian PM Trudeau's press conference yesterday was the 'same old Trudeau saying the same old things for the same old reasons. The central assertion from all Canadian officials is that credible evidence has been presented to India.This was also repeated by their charge de affairs to the press. This is simply not true. From the very beginning, the Canadian approach has been to make vague accusations and put the burden of denial on India," news agency ANI quoted government sources as saying.India also dismissed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's (RCMP) allegations t...

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‘Must be disappointed to see real democracy at work’: India slams Pakistan at UN | India News – Times of India

In a powerful address at the United Nations on Tuesday, counsellor Eldos Mathew Punnoose dismissed Pakistan's allegations and said that the neighbour should focus on its own internal issues instead of interfering in India's domestic affairs."Unsubstantiated allegations by Pakistan largely pertain to the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. India would like to reiterate that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are, were, and will be an integral and inalienable part of India.Clearly, Pakistan does not merit a response on the internal affairs of India," Punnoose said. He also pointed out Pakistan's ongoing human rights violations in the territories it occupies, saying, "At this juncture, we also advise Pakistan to stop the grave and ongoing human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied ...

15Oct

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SC issues notice to Centre, EC on pleas against promise of freebies during election campaigns | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre and the Election Commission (EC) on a petition challenging the practice of political parties promising freebies during election campaigns. A bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, along with Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, issued notices to the government and the poll panel regarding a petition filed by Bengaluru resident Shashank J Sreedhara.The petition, submitted by advocate Srinivasan, calls for the EC to take steps to prevent political parties from offering freebies during the pre-election period. It argues that the unregulated promise of freebies imposes a financial burden on the public exchequer and lacks any mechanism to ensure that pre-election promises are fulfilled after votes are secured. This...