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22Nov

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No evidence linking PM Modi, Jaishankar, NSA Doval to criminal activity: Canada | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Canada on Friday issued a statement clarifying that it has no evidence linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, external affairs minister S Jaishankar, or National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to criminal activities in the country."On October 14, because of a significant and ongoing threat to public safety, the RCMP and officials took the extraordinary step of making public accusations of serious criminal activity in Canada perpetrated by agents of the Government of India," statement issued by intelligence advisor to the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau read as."The government of Canada has not stated, nor is it aware of evidence, linking Prime Minister Modi, Minister Jaishankar, or NSA Doval to the serious criminal activity within Canada. Any suggestion to the contrary is bot...

22Nov

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Opposition demand for JPC set to make Parliament winter session stormy | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The upcoming winter session of Parliament from Nov 25, days after the high-stakes elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, is poised to be stormy with opposition likely to raise the indictment of Gautam Adani by US agencies.A pointer to likely turbulence came on Thursday when leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi demanded the setting up of a JPC to examine the allegations. The demand is unlikely to be accepted."The leader of opposition in Lok Sabha will now start a drama when the Parliament's winter session begins and try to disrupt its proceedings and target the economy," BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said in what was seen as a pointer to the govt's stance.Some parties in opposition may not join in the stir, but that is unlikely to be a deterrent for Congress and others.The winter s...

22Nov

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Kerala female actors move high court for conduct code | India News – Times of India

Kochi: The Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) has filed a petition in Kerala HC seeking the formulation of guidelines to regulate the Malayalam film industry until the govt enacts a legislation on the matter.The bench sought a reply from the state govt. The petitioners emphasized the need to protect the fundamental rights of women in the film industry while ensuring equal opportunity and dignity.The petitioners submitted a draft 'cinema code of conduct', which proposes measures to address issues such as work culture, gender sensitization, and inadequate infrastructure. The code also advocates for a zero-tolerance policy against sexual harassment, abuse, intimidation, and coercion. Members of All Kerala Hair and Make-up Stylists Union have also moved HC, alleging threats from union members fo...

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Waqf bill draft report ready, says JPC chief, Opposition seeks extension | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chairperson of the JPC scrutinising the Waqf Bill, Jagdambika Pal, Thursday said the panel's draft report is ready to be taken up for discussion in Parliament, even as opposition MPs in the committee demanded an extension of the Nov 29 deadline for more deliberations on the report.The joint parliamentary committee (JPC) has been asked by Lok Sabha to submit its report on the last day of the first week of Parliament's winter session, which begins Monday."Our draft report is ready. We will soon give a date for clause by clause discussion on its recommendations," Pal said after an almost six-hour meeting of the JPC, during which the minority affairs ministry presented a detailed justification for the proposed amendments proposed by the govt in the Waqf Act.Opposition MPs will meet ...

22Nov

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PM Modi in Guyana House: India has refrained from expansionism | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India has never moved forward with selfishness or with a spirit of expansionism and has always refrained from grabbing resources, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing Guyana's Parliament. Modi on Thursday became the first Indian PM to address the Guyana Parliament."We have always stayed away from the feeling of occupying resources and grabbing resources. I believe, be it space or sea, these should not be subjects of universal conflict but of universal co-operation,'' Modi said. His visit to the South American country is also the first by any Indian PM in 56 years.Modi said this is not the time for conflict for the world, but the time to identify the conditions causing conflict and removing them. "Today, there are many such challenges like terrorism, drugs, cyber crime, a...

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5 killed as bus hits truck amid fog on Yamuna Expressway | India News – Times of India

AGRA: Five people died and 16 others were injured when a double-decker bus travelling from Delhi's Kashmere Gate to Azamgarh collided with a truck on the Yamuna Expressway in Aligarh around 1am on Thursday, reports Deepak Lavania. The crash occurred when the bus driver tried to overtake the truck transporting glass items in dense fog, police said.Inspector Shishupal Verma of Tappal police station said, "The injured were sent to a hospital in Jewar, Noida..." "The truck driver managed to escape, but the vehicle has been seized. CCTV footage is being reviewed. Legal action will follow based on complaints," said DSP Rajiv Dwivedi.Source link

22Nov

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Government rolls out norms to seek user information from telecom companies for cyber security | India News – Times of India

New Delhi: In a significant decision, govt has notified new rules under Telecom Act that puts an obligation on mobile operators to provide user traffic data - other than content of messages - to Centre to ensure cyber security, apart from stipulating that companies notify a breach within six hours of an incident. Govt will also have the power to analyse such data and pass it on to any agency engaged in law enforcement and security related activities.Govt also directed seller of mobile phones to mandatorily register International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number of devices - made in India or imported here - before their sale. Centre, or any agency authorised by Centre, may, for the "purposes of protecting and ensuring telecom cyber security, seek from a telecommunication entity, traf...

21Nov

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‘Democracy first, humanity first’: What PM Modi said in Guyanese parliament | India News – Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a special session in Guyana Parliament wherein he said the two nations have deep rooted historical ties steeped in "soil, sweat and diligence".This is the first visit by an Indian PM to Guyana is 56 years. Guyana is the final leg of the PM's three-nation tour, which saw him visit Nigeria and then Brazil for the G20 Summit."The relation of India and Guyana is very deep, it is the relation of soil, sweat, diligence. Around 180 years ago, an Indian came to Guyana land and after that, both in happiness and sadness, India and Guyana's relation has been filled with intimacy," he told Guyanese legislators He also noted that despite the two nations having shared similar struggles for the last 200-250 years, they are emerging as strong democracies ...

21Nov

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Will Jairam Mahto’s Jharkhand Loktrantik Krantikari Morcha play spoilsport for mainstream parties in Jharkhand? | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Will Jairam Mahto, popularly known as Jairam Tiger Mahto, play the spoilsport for mainstream political parties in Jharkhand? Jairam, who has made a mark as a Kurmi leader, made an impressive show in Lok Sabha elections earlier this year polling nearly 3.5 lakh votes as an Independent in Giridih Lok Sabha seat. Jairam shot to limelight in the last two years with his campaign for prominence to local Jharkhandi language, under the banner of Jharkhandi Bhasha-Khatiyan Sangharsh Samiti. The young leader led protests in the state demanding use of only local language and also jobs only for people of Jharkhand in the state. He has considerable following among the youth of the Mahto community.Jairam launched his political party - Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) - ahead of t...

21Nov

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Army launches probe into alleged ill-treatment of civilians during Kishtwar operation | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Army's White Knight Corps has launched an investigation into reports of alleged mistreatment of civilians during an operation conducted in the Kishtwar sector on November 20, 2024.In a post on X, the Army on Thursday assured that a thorough investigation has been launched to verify these claims, and necessary follow-up actions will be taken.The operation was launched by Rashtriya Rifles on November 20 after receiving information about the movement of a group of terrorists in the Kishtwar Sector."Based on specific intelligence of the move of a group of terrorists in the #Kishtwar Sector, an operation was launched by #RashtriyaRifles on 20 November 2024. There are some reports on the alleged ill treatment of civilians during the conduct of the operation. An investigation is be...

21Nov

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Decoding US charges against Gautam Adani and others: 10 points | India News – Times of India

Adani group head Gautam Adani (Image Credit: Adani's X account) NEW DELHI: Gautam Adani and his conglomerate, the Adani Group, are at the center of a major legal and financial storm following an indictment by US prosecutors. The charges allege that Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and other associates orchestrated a $265 million bribery scheme to secure lucrative solar energy contracts in India. Between 2020 and 2024, the accused reportedly bribed Indian officials to gain business advantages while misleading US investors and financial institutions about their anti-corruption practices.The charges against Adani and others have been filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, a prominent federal court known for handling high-profile cases involving corporate fraud, sec...

21Nov

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Delhi pollution: Central government advises staggered timings, car-pooling to curb vehicular emissions | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the national Capital grapples with extremely severe air pollution levels, Central government offices in Delhi/NCR have been advised to follow staggered timings and encourage their officers and staff to practice car-pooling or use public transport to minimise vehicular pollution.The steps are part of actions being taken under stage-TV (severe+ air quality) of the revised graded response action plan (GRAP) for Delhi/NCR.“In view of the severe+ air pollution levels in Delhi, the various ministries/departments/organizations (MDOs) of Central government are, hereby, advised to adopt the following measures in respect of offices located in Delhi/NCR, as part of the actions envisaged by the Commission for Air Quality Management under GRAP, till GRAP-IV is in force,” the department of...

21Nov

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3rd India-Australia joint military exercise ‘AustraHind’ concludes in Pune | India News – Times of India

PUNE: The third edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise, 'AustraHind' concluded on Thursday at the Foreign Training Node in Maharashtra's Pune. The closing ceremony was attended by General Officer Commanding, 36 RAPID, Major General KTG Krishnan, and Commander of 2nd Australian Division Major General David Thomae. The two-week training program, designed to enhance cooperation and interoperability between the armed forces of the two nations, was held from November 8 to 21. According to an official press release, Participants practised combat scenarios such as raiding a hostile target and administering combat first aid to injured soldiers. These drills aim to improve coordination and build mutual understanding between the Indian and Australian forces. As part of the exercise's...

21Nov

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‘Can’t be a mere coincidence’: On Rahul Gandhi’s Modi-Adani charge, BJP namedrops George Soros | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday countered Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US prosecutors charged industrialist Gautam Adani with bribery and fraud. In the counter-attack, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also name-dropped George Soros to target the Congress leader.BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya slammed Gandhi for speaking the same language as George Soros and accused the Congress leader of launching an assault on India Inc on behalf of the investor.Taking to X, Malviya said, "Isn’t it a coincidence that Rahul Gandhi and George Soros (Feb 16, 2023) are speaking the same language? It can’t be a mere coincidence that the Hindenburg report emerged just when Adani was raising 20,000 crore through a FPO in Feb 2023."Malviya also posted an ...

21Nov

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‘BPL cards must be restored except for govt employees and income taxpayers’: Siddaramaiah government issues clarifications | India News – Times of India

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah NEW DELHI: Amid the chaos over cancellations of ration cards for lower-income families, the Karnataka government issued a clarification on Thursday and said that only ineligible BPL cards will be revoked. Karnataka's food and civil supplies minister KH Muniyappa said that BPL cards will be restored except for government employees and income taxpayers. The state government's BPL card revision programme aims to assess current cardholders' eligibility status to identify ineligible beneficiaries. Minister Muniyappa clarified that a minimal percentage of BPL cards, approximately one to two per cent, have been reclassified as APL cards."Today we have decided (that there is) no question of cancelling (the BPL cards). Every card is eligible. They will get the rice after o...

21Nov

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Adani group tried to enter Delhi’s power sector but Kejriwal stopped them: AAP’s Sanjay Singh | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Adani group tried to enter Delhi's power sector but was stopped by then chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh claimed Thursday and stressed the need for accountability after industrialist Gautam Adani was charged in the US for alleged bribery and fraud. The billionaire industrialist has been charged by US prosecutors for allegedly being part of a scheme to pay over $250 million (about Rs 2,100 crore) bribe to Indian officials in exchange of favourable terms for solar power contracts. This was concealed from the US banks and investors from whom the Adani group raised billions of dollars for the project, the prosecutors have alleged. The Adani group denied the charges, saying the allegations by US prosecutors are baseless and the conglomerate is compl...

21Nov

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Excise policy scam: Delhi HC refuses to stay trial court proceedings against Arvind Kejriwal in money laundering case | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to stay trial court proceedings against former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam.The high court also issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate on a plea moved by Kejriwal challenging the trial court’s decision to take cognizance of the central probing agency's prosecution complaints in the Excise Policy case, citing lack of sanction.The court fixed December 20, 2024, for a detailed hearing.This comes a day after Kejriwal sought the court's direction to set aside a trial court's order on the ground that the special judge took cognisance of the chargesheet in the absence of any sanction for his prosecution when he was the Delhi chief minister, a public servant, when the of...

21Nov

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Isro signs agreement with Australian space agency for Gaganyaan mission | India News – Times of India

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) announced on Thursday that it has signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to bolster cooperation on space activities, particularly focusing on the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first crewed spaceflight program.The agreement, signed on November 20 by D K Singh, Director of Isro's Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), and Jarrod Powell, General Manager of ASA's Space Capability Branch, aims to enhance collaboration on crew and crew module recovery efforts for the mission.Key objectives of the agreementThe IA facilitates Australia’s role in supporting search and rescue operations and crew module recovery, especially in scenarios where the ascent phase of the mission may require an emergency abort near Australian wat...

21Nov

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Over 100 writers slam JCB literature prize’s ‘hypocrisy’ over bulldozer demolitions | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Over a hundred writers, translators and publishers have written an open letter accusing the 'JCB Prize for Literature' of hypocrisy, saying the British bulldozer manufacturer company that funds it played a "major role in the horrifying destruction of homes" across India and Palestine. They said the BJP government has consistently used JCB bulldozers in a "systemic campaign" to demolish Muslim homes, shops and places of worship across various Indian states -- "an ongoing project disturbingly named 'bulldozer justice'". The letter was released two days before the winners of the 'JCB Prize for Literature' were announced on November 23. In an open letter signed by celebrated poet and critic K Satchidanandan, poet and publisher Asad Zaidi, poet Jacinta Kerketta, poet and novelist M...

21Nov

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Delhi assembly elections: AAP releases first list of candidates | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi party (AAP) on Thursday released its first list for the Delhi assembly polls for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, which are expected to be held in early 2025.Former BJP leaders Brahm Singh Tanwar, Anil Jha, and BB Tyagi, along with former Congress leaders Chaudhry Zubair Ahmad, Veer Dhingan, and Sumesh Shokeen, who recently joined the AAP, have also been included in the party's first list. The candidates named in the first list include:Chhatarpur: Brahma Singh TanwarKirari: Anil JhaVishwas Nagar: Deepak SinglaRohtas Nagar: Sarita SinghLaxmi Nagar: B.B. TyagiBadarpur: Ram Singh NetajiSeelampur: Chaudhry Zubair AhmadSeemapuri: Veer DhinganGhonda: Gaurav SharmaKarawal Nagar: Manoj TyagiMatiala: Sumesh ShokeenThe last Delhi Assembly elections were held in Februar...

21Nov

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‘Timing raises questions’: BJP targets Congress over Adani indictment in US | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After US charged Gautam Adani in alleged bribe and fraud scheme, BJP leader Amit Malviya on Thursday questioned the timing of report "just before the Parliament session and Donald Trump’s impending Presidency."The saffron party leader resorted to the "George Soros" rhetoric to lash out at Congress saying that all the states in question were ruled by the opposition when the alleged act took place."Since the power was costly, the SDCs were not willing to buy. Therefore, the Adanis (in collusion with Azure Power; a US firm) paid the equivalent of US $265 million to SDCs based in Odisha (BJD ruled), Tamilnadu (DMK), Chhattisgarh (Congress) and Andhra Pradesh (YSRCP) between Jul 21 and Feb 22 (by far the largest to AP)," he said in a post on X.Malviya called out on the grand old part...

21Nov

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Fractures, five surgeries can’t keep man away from poll booth | India News – Times of India

Pune: Vikram Pardeshi, a 44-year-old resident of Pune, showcased remarkable determination by voting in the Maharashtra assembly elections Wednesday despite suffering multiple fractures while saving a man from falling 40 feet, reports Joy Sengupta. He arrived at the polling booth in a wheelchair with bandaged limbs.A trained life-saver with Rashtriya Life Saving Society, he suffered his injuries on Oct 3 while rescuing a man dangling from a balcony. Although he successfully saved the man, he fell during the effort. Pardeshi was advised complete rest after five surgeries, but he prioritised voting.Overcoming an uneven ramp, he limped into the booth. "Nothing can stop me from voting. If I don't vote, I shouldn't be expecting any change and shouldn't complain," he said.Source link

21Nov

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‘Intimate nexus’: Congress reacts to US bribery allegations against Adani | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday reiterated its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into the transactions of the Adani Group, on the day US authorities charged Gautam Adani with bribery and fraud."The indictment of Gautam Adani and others by the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) of the US vindicates the demand that the Indian National Congress has been making since Jan 2023 for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into the various Modani scams," Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X."The INC had asked a hundred questions in its Hum Adani ke Hain (HAHK) series bringing out the various dimensions of these scams and of the intimate nexus that has existed between the PM and his favourite," he added.US authorities have charged Ada...

21Nov

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PM Modi’s ‘ek ped maa ke naam’ initiative goes global | India News – Times of India

Photo credit: X/@narendramodi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 'ek ped maa ke naam' (one tree for mother) initiative went global on Wednesday.PM Modi and Guyana President Irfaan Ali planted a sapling in Georgetown, symbolizing a global embrace of environmental consciousness campaign, which had seen massive participation across the country since its launch on World Environment Day on June 5 this year.The initiative encouraged people to plant a sapling as a tribute to their mothers, intertwining the themes of environmental care with the universal bond of maternal love."This act wasn't just about environmentalism but also about fostering a connection between nations through shared values of respect for nature and motherhood," said a senior functionary.Later in a post on X, PM Modi sa...

21Nov

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In first in 18 years, ballots cast in Red-hit Gadchiroli without a bullet being fired | India News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Trends from EC website Wednesday indicated a sharp difference in voting patterns between urban and rural areas, but an overall improvement in both segments.At least nine districts in Vidarbha - which included the remote Naxal-affected belt - logged polling percentages in the range of 64-72% as opposed to the state average of 65.08% (as of 11.45pm). In comparison, urban clusters of MMR, Pune, Nagpur and Thane were around 60%, all showing an improvement from percentages recorded in the 2019 polls.The island city of Mumbai which stretches from Colaba to Mahim recorded the lowest turnout among all districts at 51%. But the overall average for Mumbai, which is notorious for voter apathy, was a shade higher at 52.1% from the previous assembly poll. Similarly, Pune was at 61.1% as opposed...

21Nov

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Widow of armyman who died in J&K loses hands in hair dryer blast | India News – Times of India

BAGALKOT: A 37-year-old woman lost both her hands recently when a hair dryer she was holding exploded in Ilkal in Karnataka's Bagalkot district. She is recovering at a hospital. Police said the victim has been identified as Basavarajeswari Yarnal, wife of ex-armyman Papanna Yaranal who died due to an electrical short circuit in Jammu & Kashmir in 2017. The hair dryer was couriered to one of her neighbours who asked her to collect it. Police said the hair dryer could have exploded due to a short circuit.The victim's brother-in-law Shivangowda Yarnal told TOI a courier parcel was booked in the name of Shashikala, a neighbour of Basavarajeswari. When the delivery person called Shashikala, she said she was out of town and requested him to hand it over to Basavarajeswari. Basavarajeswari co...