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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...

21Nov

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Smear campaigns will hit ties further, India tells Canada | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian govt quickly rebutted a report in the Canadian media alleging that PM Narendra Modi might have been aware of the plot to kill Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, with ministry of external affairs saying in a statement that such smear campaigns would only further damage the strained relationship.The Globe and Mail report, attributed to an anonymous senior national security official who worked on the "intelligence assessment" of alleged Indian foreign-interference operations in Canada, also linked external affairs minister S Jaishankar to the plot."We do not normally comment on media reports. However, such ludicrous statements made to a newspaper purportedly by a Canadian govt source should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve. Smear campaigns like this only ...

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India slips on climate list but still a high performer | India News – Times of India

BAKU: India slipped from 7th rank a year ago to 10th in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, but the country along with the UK (6th) are the only G20 nations on the high-performers list, showed an annual report released on the sidelines of CO on Wednesday.Despite the drop, India remains on the list of top 10 high-performing countries for the sixth year in a row. India, which ranked 31st in 2014, entered the top 10 in 2019.Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK take the lead as fourth, fifth and sixth rankers with the top three ranks remaining vacant like the previous years in the absence of a perfect score to any country.The world's biggest emitter China ranks 55th and the second biggest, US, remains at 57th position - they are among very low performers, according to the 20th edition ...

21Nov

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PM Modi honoured with Dominica’s top civilian award | India News – Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Dominica's highest award on Wednesday in recognition of his support during the COVID-19 crisis and his efforts to strengthen India-Dominica ties. President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica conferred the "Dominica Award of Honour" on PM Modi during the India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana, marking the completion of his three-nation tour."Honoured to be conferred with the highest national award by Dominica. I dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India," PM Modi said in a post on X."The award is a recognition of PM's statesmanship and contribution to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his commitment to strengthening India-Dominica ties," the Ministry of External Affairs wrote in another post on X.The Prime Minister will also receive top honours fro...

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Tamil Nadu teacher refuses to marry without parents’ nod, killed | India News – Times of India

THANJAVUR: A 26-year-old woman, who taught in a school in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, was stabbed to death by her boyfriend on the school premises on Wednesday morning after she refused to marry him without her parents' permission.M Ramani, a temporary Tamil teacher at Mallipattinam Govt Higher Secondary School, was stabbed on the neck with a knife by P Madhan, 28, outside the staff room around 10am. Though fellow teachers rushed her to hospital, she succumbed to injuries on the way. The accused has been nabbed. CM M K Stalin announced a solatium of Rs 5 lakh from the CM's public relief fund for Ramani's family. Police said Madhan and Ramani were in love and both hailed from Chinnamanai village in Sethubavachathiram block. His family had met her family a few days ago and expressed a wish to g...

19Nov

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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...