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25Apr

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UP STF arrests Mahadeva app India head and accomplice from Lucknow | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] LUCKNOW: A team of the UP Special Task Force nabbed the India Head of the infamous Mahadeva gaming app scam and his associate from Vibhuti Khand in Lucknow on Thursday. The scam had caused a political storm in the country, and teams were after those involved in the scam.Those arrested were identified as Abhay Singh and Sanjeev Singh, both from Deoria district.The team recovered 276 pre-activated SIM cards from different companies, four mobile phones, two PAN cards, two Aadhaar Cards, a gold bracelet, a gold chain, and other documents besides a luxurious car from the accused. They were arrested near a private hospital opposite the Summit Building in the area.The miscreants owned up to their crime and disclosed that they had earned through duping billions of money by getting 32 corp...

25Apr

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Candidates engage in a show of strength by taking out jumbo rallies as curtains come down on nominations phase in AP | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] TIRUPATI: Candidates cutting across political lines, engaged themselves in jumbo rallies across the Rayalaseema and Nellore districts, even as the curtains came down in the nominations filing phase in the state on Thursday.Tirupati urban development authority chairman Chevireddy Mohith Reddy embarked on a mammoth rally before filing his nomination at the Chandragiri assembly constituency on Thursday.Being just 26 years old, Mohith Reddy is perhaps the youngest candidate among others in the pollfray in the entire state. His father and sitting MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy and state tourism minister RK Roja took part in Mohith Reddy's election rally before he filed the nomination.Meanwhile, tension gripped Chandragiri as the YSRCP and the TDP cadres engaged in stone-pelting act, befo...

25Apr

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PM Modi speaks to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, thanks her for G7 summit invite | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on the occasion of Italy's 79th anniversary of Liberation Day.In a telephone conversation, PM Modi also thanked Meloni for invite to the G7 Summit, which is scheduled to take place in June this year in Italy's Puglia. The leaders discussed taking forward the important outcomes from India’s G20 Presidency, especially supporting the Global South, at the G7 Summit under Italy’s Presidency."Spoke with PM Giorgia Meloni and extended greetings as Italy celebrates its Liberation day today. Thanked her for the invite to the G7 Summit in June. Discussed taking forward G20 India outcomes at the G7. Reaffirmed commitment to deepening our Strategic Partnership," PM Modi wrote on X.Both the countrie...

25Apr

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Google searches for inheritance tax and Sam Pitroda hit a new high amid raging row | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: From religion-based reservation to wealth redistribution to inheritance tax, this election season is witnessing intense fireworks with political parties gunning for each other. Interestingly, the public is also not behind in shaping the election narrative as they are showing keen interest on these issues even as the parties have accused each other of deviating from 'real issues'.Google searches dated April 25, on topics like 'Inheritance Tax' and Sam Pitroda show that they are finding enough traction among the public.The search engine found that Google searches for inheritance tax were at their highest in the last 20 years while Google searches for Congress leader Sam Pitroda were at their highest in the last five years.Amid the heat of poll campaign, the electoral disc...

24Apr

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‘PM Modi, BJP leaders trying to mislead and scare people with lies’: Priyanka counters attack over ‘wealth survey, inheritance tax’ | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Modi and top BJP leaders of lying to people and attempting to mislead and scare them. "From the behaviour of top BJP leaders, it appears that the elections are not going as per their expectations. They are raking up irrelevant issues instead of talking about the issues that concern the common man.If they had worked for the people in the last 10 years, they would have spoken about their accomplishments in the field of health, education," Priyanka Gandhi said. "Every morning they are raising a new issue which has no connection with the common man. They have stooped to such a level that they are manufacturing issues, lying to people and trying to mislead and scare them," she added."All this has ...

24Apr

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At UNSC, India’s top diplomat highlights country’s leadership in combating conflict-related sexual violence | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW YORK: India's commitment to the women, peace, and security agenda was underscored by its permanent representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, who articulated the country's comprehensive approach to addressing conflict-related sexual violence, emphasising the nation's dedication to international collaborations, national policy reforms, and grassroots initiatives.The top Indian diplomat, Kamboj, was addressing an open debate on "Preventing conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) through Demilitarisation and Gender-Responsive Arms Control" at the UN security council on Wednesday. Kamboj began by affirming India's multifaceted approach, stating, "Our nation's dedication to the women peace and security agenda is demonstrated through a comprehensive approach to combating ...

24Apr

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In Mandya, the battle is for Vokkaliga crown | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] MANDYA: On the face of it, Mandya parliamentary constituency presents a picture of a David vs Goliath battle, but appearances can be deceptive.Former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy, the candidate of the JD(S)-BJP combine, is no doubt a titan, but his main rival, Congress’s Venkataramane Gowda, aka ‘Star’ Chandru, is no pushover. The richest candidate in the Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, Chandru is worth over Rs 620 crore and has been laying the ground for this contest for months.More importantly, KPCC president and deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar has thrown his weight behind Chandru, in what is seen by many as an election that will decide who among the two — HDK or DKS — will don the mantle of Vokkaliga leader.This is the second successive time that Mandya is witnessing such ...

23Apr

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Party-hopping, a ‘disturbing trend’, need to strengthen anti-defection law: Former VP Naidu | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Flagging the “disturbing trend” of party-hopping by leaders, abusing their former party bosses after switching sides and also getting rewarded with tickets from the new party, former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday said efforts should be made to strengthen the anti-defection law.He also said political parties should refrain from freebies, rather focus on providing free education and healthcare to all.Naidu said political parties must come out with poll manifesto and promise schemes supported by the financial health of the state. They should also specify how each party is going to mobilise resources to fulfil the promises.Speaking at a get-together function at his residence a day after receiving the Padma Vibhushan award, Naidu said, “Now, the worry is that th...

23Apr

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India successfully test fires medium-range ballistic missile | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] India successfully test-fired a new variant of a medium-range ballistic missile on Tuesday. The launch, conducted by the Strategic Forces Command, demonstrated the missile's operational readiness and the effectiveness of its innovative technologies, according to a press release from the defence ministry."A successful launch of the new variant of a medium-range ballistic missile was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command on April 23," the ministry said in the statement.The ministry further added, "The user launch has proven the operational capability of the Command and validated new technologies."!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, ...

23Apr

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Congress wants to implement ‘Sharia law’ in country: UP CM Yogi Adityanath | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday accused the Congress party of intending to implement 'Sharia law' in the country and redistribute people's property.Addressing an election rally in Amroha, Adityanath questioned whether the country should be governed by the Constitution drafted by Dr. BR Ambedkar or by Sharia law. The UP CM also claimed that the Congress manifesto mentions the restoration of personal laws, which he believes would lead to the implementation of Sharia law."The Congress and its allies have betrayed the country and have once again come to you with their false manifesto. If you look at the Congress' manifesto, they say that if they form a government, we will implement Sharia law.""You tell me, will this country be run by the Constitutio...

23Apr

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Malappuram Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates, main parties, schedule | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The 2024 Lok Sabha Election for the Malappuram Constituency in Kerala, one of the state’s 20 Lok Sabha seats, will take place this year. The specific dates for voting and the announcement of results results were officially declared by the Election Commission of India on March 16. The date of voting for the Malappuram Lok Sabha Constituency Election 2024 is 26 April ( Phase 2 ) announced by the Election Commission of India in March.The counting and results announcement date is June 4.As for the 2024 candidates list in Malappuram Lok Sabha Constituency, Dr. Abdul Salam from Bharatiya Janata Party, VA Vaseef from Communist Party Of India (Marxist), and ET Mohammad Bashir from Indian Union Muslim League are the prominent candidates. In the 2019 General Assembly Elections, M...

23Apr

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Kannur Lok Sabha election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates, main parties, schedule | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Kannur Lok Sabha Constituency in Kerala is a political powerhouse renowned for its significant influence in Indian politics. Kannur reflects a diverse demographic and remains a crucial constituency of Kerala. Now in 2024, the electorate is even more enthusiastic to show the power of their vote. As for the 2024 candidates list in Kannur Lok Sabha Constituency, C Raghunath from Bharatiya Janata Party , MV Jayarajan from Communist Party Of India (marxist) and K Sudhakaran from Indian National Congress are the prominent candidates. The Kannur Lok Sabha seat is scheduled to go to polls in the second phase on April 26, and the counting of votes will be done on June 4.In the 2019 General Assembly Elections, Kannur witnessed a fiercely contested battle. This constituency witnes...

23Apr

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‘Saale sahab kya karenge’: Smriti Irani takes a dig on Rahul Gandhi amid buzz over Amethi candidacy | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: As the Congress delays its candidate announcement in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, incumbent BJP MP Smriti Irani has targeted Rahul Gandhi and his brother-in-law Robert Vadra. Irani said that in her five years in office, she accomplished more for the constituency than Gandhi did in his 15-year tenure.These comments came after speculation stirred by Vadra's potential candidacy for the Amethi seat, traditionally held by the Congress and won by Irani in 2019.Amethi is scheduled to vote on May 20 during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls.In a jocular tone, Irani remarked to a gathering in Amethi, 'Jijaji ki nazar hai, saale sahab kya karenge. (brother-in-law is eyeing the seat, what will he (Rahul Gandhi) do?) There was a time when people travelling in buses would leave their...

23Apr

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‘Prime Minister will never tell you this…’: Jairam Ramesh attacks Centre | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government on Tuesday and alleged that the PM will never tell you that today, 21 billionaires together have more wealth than 70 crore Indians.In a post on X, Jairam said, "More than 40% of the wealth created in the country from 2012 to 2021 has gone to just 1 per cent of the population.About 64% of the total goods and services tax (GST) in the country comes from the poor, lower middle class and middle class.""Over the past ten years, most of the public assets and resources have been sold to one or two companies--economists have pointed out that the growing monopolies in the economy have led to inflation. Today, 21 billionaires together have more wealth than 70 crore Indians," Jairam alleged.Fur...

23Apr

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Indian students bag Nasa awards for human exploration rover challenge | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Nasa on Monday awarded two Indian students' teams from Delhi-NCR and Mumbai for human exploration rover challenge. The KIET Group of Institutions from Delhi-NCR won the award in "Crash and Burn" while Kanakia International School from Mumbai received the "Rookie of the Year" award.The HERC marked its 30th anniversary as a Nasa competition, with over 600 students and 72 teams from around the world participating.Parish Episcopal School of Dallas in the United States won first place in the high school division, while the University of Alabama in Huntsville won the college/university crown.Highlighting the importance of the event, HERC activity lead for the Nasa's Office of Stem engagement Vemitra Alexander said, "This student design challenge encourages the next generation...

23Apr

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Mandir or masjid? Answer is buried under Bhojshala | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] After Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura – all located in Uttar Pradesh – another ‘disputed’ place of worship is in the news. This time in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. Muslims call it Kamal Maula Masjid, Hindus say it is Bhojshala, an ancient temple dedicated to Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati). The site has seen occasional communal flare-ups, the dispute reached court, and Archaeological Survey of India has been tasked with carrying out a ‘scientific survey’ to determine the truth. Is Dhar’s Bhojshala a 1,000-year-old temple or 700-year-old mosque? Depends on whom you ask. Radheshyam Yadav, former convenor of Hindu Jagaran Manch’s Indore division, is certain the Bhojshala complex with a Vagdevi temple stood at the site for centuries before the mosque was built. Dhar’s shahar qazi Sadiq is equally...

22Apr

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Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif leaves for China on ‘private visit’

[ad_1] Lahore, Apr 23 (PTI): Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif left for China late on Monday on a five-day "private visit".The Sharif family is keeping the visit low-profile.According to the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), its supreme leader left for China by a Chinese Southern Airlines flight on a private visit along with his grandson, Junaid Safdar, and personal staff from the Lahore airport. The PML-N, however, did not disclose Sharif's plans during his five-day stay in China.Local media says Sharif will undergo a medical check-up in China and hold meetings with some Chinese companies regarding development projects in Punjab, where his daughter Maryam Nawaz is the chief minister. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is also reportedly accompanying hi...

22Apr

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Indian students bag NASA awards for Human Exploration Rover Challenge

[ad_1] Washington, Apr 23 (PTI): Two Indian students' teams from the New Delhi area and Mumbai have won awards from the NASA for the Human Exploration Rover Challenge.The KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR has won the award in the "Crash and Burn" category of the annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) award, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced on Monday.The Kanakia International School from Mumbai was given the "Rookie of the Year" award.More than 600 students with 72 teams from around the world participated as the HERC celebrated its 30th anniversary as a NASA competition. Parish Episcopal School from Dallas in the United States secured the first place in the high school division and the University of Alabama in...

22Apr

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US, Indian institutions to create curriculum on infrastructure resilience: USAID administrator

[ad_1] Washington, Apr 23 (PTI): Educational institutions of higher learning in India and the United States are working to create a curriculum on infrastructure resilience, Samantha Power, Administrator for the USAID, said on Monday."We are going to be working with universities like Virginia Tech and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) to create a curriculum on infrastructure resilience, offer certification courses for infrastructure management and support research that is focused on infrastructure resilience," Power said in her address to the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure's (CDRI) Governing Council meeting.Last year, Power had announced a USD 5 million commitment to establish a partnership between American and Indian institutions o...

22Apr

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Glaciers melting at unprecedented rates in Indian Himalayan region: Isro | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] BENGALURU: The Himalayan mountains, often called the “Third Pole” due to their vast glaciers and snow cover, are highly vulnerable to global climate change impacts both physically and societally. Isro Monday said that new research analysing decades of satellite imagery has revealed that glaciers across the Indian Himalayan region have been melting at alarming rates, leading to the significant expansion of glacial lakes. Research conducted worldwide has consistently shown that glaciers across the globe have been experiencing unprecedented rates of retreat and thinning since the onset of the industrial revolution in the 18th century. “...This retreat leads to the formation of new lakes and the enlargement of existing ones in the Himalayan region. These bodies of water, created by th...