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18Nov

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80-year-old who lives alone in a Uttarakhand ghost village is an unlikely film heroine | India News – Times of India

PITHORAGARH: Hira Devi, 80, is an unlikely film heroine from one of Uttarakhand's ghost villages, Gadtir, which has several empty houses because of migration. The octogenarian, who is illiterate and has lived in the mountain village most of her life, recently got a chance to star in 'Pyre', a film inspired by a story similar to her own, which will have its world premiere on Tuesday (Nov 19) at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival in Estonia. When she was invited to attend the festival, Devi had one concern - leaving behind her constant companion, her buffalo, since the-re is no one in the village to care for it.Produced by filmmaker Vinod Kapri, 'Pyre' tells a poignant love story of an elderly couple in their 80s. It is the only Indian entry selected in the 'Official C...

18Nov

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Seek nod for Friday sermon topics, waqf board tells Chhattisgarh imams | India News – Times of India

RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh Waqf board in a bid to let mosques in the state stay clear of controversy and undertake an image makeover has directed all Mutawallis (caretakers) at mosques and imams to seek approval on the topic of sermons to be delivered before the prayers every Friday. A circular to this effect was issued by the board on Sunday"Yes, Chhattisgarh is first state to have taken such a decision because mosques have become a centre of politics where Mutawallis serve and impose their own political will and inclination on people by issuing 'fatwa' about whom to vote and not. This leads to disturbing the communal harmony in the society. The decision for approval on subjects of sermons to be sought for, is purely legal and as per the Waqf Act," Salim Raj, Chhattisgarh Waqf Board chairma...

18Nov

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EPS may merge ADMK with BJP: Udhayanidhi Stalin | India News – Times of India

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin continued attacks Sunday on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, saying the state's leader of opposition "might merge his party with BJP" if there was another income tax search targeting his colleagues.Udhayanidhi recalled that three months ago, EPS had categorically ruled out an alliance with BJP for the 2026 assembly elections. "But after income tax searches in Salem, he has changed his position and says alliance would be decided only at the time of election,'' Udhayanidhi said at a DMK event.The deputy CM was alluding to searches on properties linked to Salem rural district secretary R Elangovan, a close associate of EPS. He followed up the reference with the BJP merger swipe. Udhayanidhi had earlier flayed EPS for questioning...

18Nov

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Yogi Adityanath sticks to ‘batenge toh…’ slogan amid row | India News – Times of India

PUNE/KOLHAPUR: UP CM Yogi Adityanath reaffirmed his "batenge to katenge" rhetoric while campaigning Sunday in Maharashtra, despite opposition to his slogan from ally NCP in the Mahayuti alliance and BJP functionaries Ashok Chavan and Pankaja Munde."Hum kate kyunki hum bate (We suffered setbacks because we were divided)," Yogi said in Pune district's Bhosari, blaming the partition of India and the plight of Hindus on disunity and Congress.Yogi said if India had not been partitioned in 1947, the "Muslim issue" would have been "handled" in the same manner as it is today. He accused Congress of prioritising power over unity and fostering divisions based on region, language, and caste even after independence."Hindus have suffered for not being united," he said.Source link

18Nov

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Continuous running of life-support devices led to Jhansi hospital fire: Probe | India News – Times of India

LUCKNOW/JHANSI: Preliminary investigations revealed that excessive electrical load caused by overcrowding and the continuous operation of life-support equipment led to a short circuit that sparked a fire in an oxygen concentrator and flames soon engulfed the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in UP's Jhansi Friday night. The devastating blaze claimed the lives of 10 newborn babies - three girls and seven boys.According to witnesses, the overheated oxygen concentrator leaked oxygen, accelerating the spread of the flames. "We are examining other safety lapses, and another team from a different department is looking into management negligence," chief fire officer Raj Kishore Rai said, while emphasising the need for better safety measures, such as the incl...

18Nov

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PDS leaks costing exchequer Rs 69,000 crore a year: Report | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Nearly 28% of grains supplied by Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state governments never reach the intended beneficiaries and the economic loss to the exchequer is estimated to be more than Rs 69,000 crore, a paper by an economic think tank has revealed and called for urgent reforms of the system.Analysing data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) and FCI's monthly offtake numbers from August 2022 to July 2023, the paper estimates that 20 million tonnes of rice and wheat fail to reach their intended beneficiaries."This is an annual loss. Where is it going? Maybe it is being diverted to the open market or for even exports," said Ashok Gulati, Infosys chair professor at ICRIER, who authored the policy brief with Raya Das and Ranjana Roy. The paper said this...

17Nov

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Delhi Environment Minister to hold meeting tomorrow as air pollution worsens | India News – Times of India

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a meeting with the Heads of Departments of all concerned departments on Monday for the effective implementation of the GRAP IV, his office said in a statement on Sunday.The meeting will be held at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday afternoon."For effective implementation of GRAP-IV in Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a meeting with HoDs of all concerned departments tomorrow at 12 noon at Delhi Secretariat," said the Delhi Environment Minister's Office.Meanwhile, In response to worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to activate Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from Monday. Delhi's daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) rose sharply to 441 by 4 PM on Sunday, a...

17Nov

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‘Mess with anyone but me’: Sharad Pawar vows to defeat Ajit faction in a ‘big’ way, urges voters to send strong message in upcoming elections | India News – Times of India

Sharad Pawar asks voters to defeat Ajit faction in a 'big' way. NEW DELHI: At a rally in Solapur’s Madha, NCP (Sharad Pawar) supremo Sharad Pawar delivered a fiery message to his detractors, urging voters to decisively defeat those who rebelled under his nephew Ajit Pawar’s leadership. Recounting a decades-old betrayal, the 83-year-old leader underscored his resilience and the importance of standing firm against political backstabbing.Pawar recalled an episode from 1980, when a defection within his party caused him to lose the post of Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly. "When I returned from abroad, I discovered that 52 of the 58 MLAs from my party had switched sides under then-Chief Minister AR Antulay. I lost my position as LoP," he said.Rather than react immediately, Pawar...

17Nov

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Manipur unrest top developments: NPP breaks alliance with BJP, protesters target political leaders as situation worsens in Imphal valley | India News – Times of India

While the BJP government remains in power, the withdrawal of NPP support underscores the growing discontent with its crisis management, leaving Manipur at a critical crossroads. NEW DELHI: Manipur descended into chaos over the weekend, with violent protests erupting after six bodies were discovered in Jiribam district. Anger boiled over in the violence-hit state, where ethnic clashes since May 2023 have claimed over 220 lives. Protesters ransacked the homes of three ministers and six legislators, including the residence of BJP MLA RK Imo, the son-in-law of CM N Biren Singh. Security forces used tear gas to disperse the mob, but tension remained high.In response, authorities imposed an indefinite curfew across multiple districts of the Imphal Valley and suspended internet services to curb t...

17Nov

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Manipur unrest: Amit Shah holds key meet with top officials amid fresh violence | India News – Times of India

Union home minister Amit Shah (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday held a crucial meeting to review the security situation in Manipur after fresh violence and directed officials to take all possible measures to restore peace in the strife-hit northeastern state, according to PTI sources.The review came soon after Shah returned from Maharashtra, where he cancelled election rallies due to the escalating unrest in Manipur.During the meeting with top security officials, home minister assessed the volatile situation and instructed them to ensure peace and order. Another detailed review is expected on Monday to plan further steps. The unrest in Manipur, which has been grappling with ethnic violence since May 2023, intensified after the recovery of bodies of women and c...

17Nov

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Watch: PM Modi receives Nigeria’s second highest national award | India News – Times of India

PM Modi conferred with Nigeria's second highest civilian award in Abuja NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Nigeria's second-highest national award - the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, making him the second foreign dignitary to receive the distinction.Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu honoured PM Modi with the sash and was seen wearing a badge on his black Nehru jacket. He is the second leader, after Queen Elizabeth, to receive the award. After receiving the award, PM Modi thanked the government and the people of Nigeria for the honour and said, "Honoured to be conferred with the 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger' Award by Nigeria. I accept it with great humility and dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India and the friendship of India and Nigeria."M...

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India to send 20-ton humanitarian aid package to flood-hit Nigeria: PM Modi | India News – Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja (X/@narendramodi) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Modi announced a 20-ton humanitarian aid package to assist relief efforts in flood-hit Nigeria, which claimed the lives of over 300 people. He expressed condolences to Nigeria during his meeting with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja and said, "On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I express condolences over the loss of lives due to the flood in Nigeria last month. In support of relief works, India is sending 20 tons of humanitarian aid."Over 300 people dead after the flood hit Nigeria. This devastating flood had affected 1.2 million people in 33 states in Nigeria. Floods had displace tens of thousands of people in Kogi State in north-central Nigeria. Flash floo...

17Nov

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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...

17Nov

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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...

17Nov

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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...

17Nov

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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...

17Nov

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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...

17Nov

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RBI’s customer care unit in Mumbai gets threat call, case registered | India News – Times of India

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17Nov

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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...

17Nov

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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...

17Nov

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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...

17Nov

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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...

17Nov

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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...

17Nov

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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...