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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Railways to expand Gajraj system & Kavach to prevent elephant deaths & collisions
By March 2025, the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah railway routes, recognized as the two most bustling, will be fully integrated with the Kavach anti-train collision system. Simultaneously, within the next 7-8 months, a state-of-the-art AI-based sensor system named "Gajraj" will be implemented along a 700 km track spanning various states to avert rail-related elephant fatalities. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that the AI-powered intrusion detection system, designed to prevent accidents involving elephants.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Monday, November 27, 2023
Video of woman claiming to Prabhakaran's daughter surfaces
A video of Dwaraka, the daughter of slain LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, has surfaced on social media. In the video, she proclaims to continue the struggle for political freedom of Sri Lankan Tamils. The video was streamed on a web portal and pro-Tamil Youtube channels. Dwaraka criticizes the Sri Lankan government for converting Tamil Eelam into a Sinhala Buddhist territory. She also mentions that the United Nations and global powers have failed to ensure justice for the Eelam Tamils.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Delhi BJP chief writes to lieutenant governor, central agencies flagging 'irregularities' in DJB's tendering process
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva has written to central probe agencies and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities in the tendering process for upgrading the sewage treatment plants run by the DJB. Sachdeva has accused the Delhi government of "hurriedly" awarding the upgrading and augmentation work at "escalated" costs. He has alleged a "scam" of around Rs 500 crore in the matter and called for cancellation of the projects awarded to the contractors.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Indian Americans bid farewell to outgoing Consul General Randhir Jaiswal
The Indian American community in the New York Metropolitan Area hosted a farewell reception for Consul General Randhir Jaiswal, who is moving on to his next role as the spokesperson of the external affairs ministry. The reception, attended by members of JAIPUR FOOT USA-BRAHUD SENIORS and Rajasthan Association North America, featured messages of goodbye and congratulations for Jaiswal. During his tenure, Jaiswal was actively involved in the repatriation of Indian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. He will be succeeded by Arindam Bagchi.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Saturday, November 25, 2023
'People want to get rid of Congress and BRS,' says JP Nadda in Telangana
JP Nadda, the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), held a roadshow in Musheerabad, Telangana, showcasing the party's popularity. He stated that the people of Telangana want to get rid of the Congress and Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS), and will decide in favor of the BJP. Nadda mentioned that the people of Telangana have recognized the corruption within BRS and want to eliminate it. He also expressed that the people want to get rid of the corrupt Congress party.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Friday, November 24, 2023
Rajasthan polls: Polling to start at 7 am, over 3 lakh exercise franchise via postal ballot
Over 3 lakh people exercised their franchise via postal ballot ahead of the Rajasthan Assembly elections. 51,890 polling stations have been set up, with 12,500 booths marked sensitive. Webcasting and videography arrangements have been made at sensitive booths. Over 1 lakh police personnel have been deployed, along with facilities for differently-abled persons. Home voting facilities have been arranged and over 3 lakh people have cast their votes via postal ballot.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Frequent obstacles delay rescue operation; option to use manual cutters not ruled out
Rescue operation in the collapsed portion of Sikyara tunnel was delayed due to frequent obstacles of iron girders. The option of clearing the remaining stretch by experienced manual cutters is under consideration. Auger machine had to be stopped thrice during horizontal drilling. Steel lattice girders have been cut twice using gas cutters. Around 45-47 meters have been covered, with around 17-20 meters remaining.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
It was Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary when India lost World Cup final, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that India lost the cricket World Cup final because it was played on Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary. He accused the opposition parties of being in collusion with those against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sarma urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ensure that future finals are not scheduled on the birthday of a member of the Nehru-Gandhi family. He also criticized the Congress party for appeasing one section of society and called for a change of government in Telangana.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Telangana Muslim JAC declares support to Congress
The Joint Action Committee of Telangana Muslim organisations has announced their support for the Congress party in the upcoming State Legislative Assembly election. The committee stated that the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government failed to address their demands. They urged all Muslims in the state to vote for the Congress party and expressed concerns about the potential re-election of the BJP. The support from the Muslim community could be a setback for the BRS government.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Maratha outfit withdraws opposition to annual Kartiki puja of Lord Vitthal by Maharashtra deputy CM Fadnavis
A Maratha outfit on Tuesday withdrew its opposition to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' visit to Lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur to perform puja on the occasion of Kartiki Ekadashi, which falls on Thursday. The members of Sakal Maratha Samaj (SMS) had asked the temple trust to not invite Fadnavis for the conventional annual puja till their demands, including the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates to the Maratha community and the construction of Maratha Bhavan in Pandharpur and a sub-centre of SARTHI, are fulfilled.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Monday, November 20, 2023
'Ensure safety of women first, give guarantees later': Himanta Biswa Sarma's dig at Priyanka Gandhi
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi over the guarantees offered by the Congress in Rajasthan ahead of the November 25 polls. Sarma highlighted the need for ensuring the safety of women in Rajasthan before making guarantees. He also mentioned the internal conflicts within the Congress party in Rajasthan and criticized the state's high number of cases of atrocities against women. Himanta said that he has lost faith in the word 'guarantee' as Priyanka has repeatedly spoken of 'guarantees' in her poll campaign.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Bhujbal should settle Fernandes family dues by Monday evening: Damania
Anjali Damania, an anti-corruption activist, has given a deadline to Chhagan Bhujbal, the food and civil supplies minister, and his nephew Sameer Bhujbal, to settle the dues owed to a widow whose property they allegedly grabbed. Damania stated that if the dues are not paid, they will hold a peaceful vigil outside the building. Sameer Bhujbal had agreed to pay the family Rs 8.5 crores after the intervention of an NCP leader, but Damania insists that the entire sum should be paid upfront.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Telangana polls: Hyderabad Police freeze Rs 8 crore belonging to private firm
The Hyderabad police have frozen a sum of Rs 8 crore that was transferred online from a bank account of Visaka Industries to a security service provider. The transaction was flagged due to its high value, in light of the upcoming Telangana Assembly polls. The police visited the bank's branch, enquired about the transaction, and froze the amount. Further investigation will be carried out to determine the legality of the transaction.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Saturday, November 18, 2023
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Amit Shah takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi over Ram Mandir inauguration date
Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a rally in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Shah mentioned how Gandhi used to taunt him about the dates for the inauguration of the Ram Mandir. Shah announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be performing the "pran pratishtha" of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. He also promised that if the BJP retains power in Madhya Pradesh, the government will arrange for people from the state to visit the Ram temple.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Monday, November 13, 2023
Kharge, Rahul to address 2 rallies in MP, Priyanka to hold roadshow in Raipur on Tuesday
With just two days left for campaigning in poll bound Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi will be address multiple public meetings while party General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi will hold a roadshow.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
TMC leader murder: Mamata Banerjee needs to stop low-level politics, says BJP's Agnimitra Paul
The BJP General Secretary in West Bengal, Agnimitra Paul, has denied allegations that her party was involved in the killing of a local Trinamool Congress leader. She criticized the Chief Minister and her party for blaming the BJP for the murder and called on Mamata Banerjee to stop engaging in low-level politics. Paul also accused the TMC of using minorities as a vote bank and stated that most killings in the state are the result of infighting within the TMC.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Trudeau attacks India again, but says don't want a fight now
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada does not want to have a "fight" with India but wants to work constructively with them on a serious matter. Trudeau alleged that India violated the Vienna Convention by shifting over 40 Canadian diplomats and threatened to strip them of their diplomatic immunity. The strained ties between the two countries began when Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the killing of a Khalistani separatist. India rejected these allegations as absurd and motivated.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
40 trapped in Char Dham tunnel crash; rescue ops on war footing
A portion of an under-construction tunnel of the Char Dham all-weather highway project collapsed in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Around 40 laborers are feared trapped inside. Rescue teams are working to reach them and provide oxygen and food supply. The tunnel, part of the project to widen roads connecting four Himalayan shrines, is one of the longest tunnels and will reduce the distance between Uttarkashi and Yamunotri by 26km. The collapse occurred near the Silkayara side of the tunnel, but there is a safe space between the landslide area and the tunnel's dead-end.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Woman creates flutter in PM Modi's rally in Hyderabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi who addressed a rally here on Saturday had to interrupt his speech for a moment after he noticed a young woman climbing a structure on which lights were fixed in the Parade Grounds. Modi was in the city to address a meeting organised by the Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS), a community organisation of Madigas, one of the biggest constituents of Scheduled Castes in Telugu states. PM Modi also consoled MRPS founder Krishna Madiga, who broke down into tears and hugged him.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Friday, November 10, 2023
Now senior officials to spend at least one night in border villages to assess challenges there
Senior officers from ministries and central government departments have been asked to visit villages near the northern border in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh. The aim is to assess the challenges faced by the people living in these villages and identify gaps in implementation and planning. The visits are part of the government's Vibrant Villages Programme, which aims to comprehensively develop select villages in border areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the importance of these villages and urged states to assign their best officers to these areas.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Bombay HC grants bail today to last of the 36 accused in 2020 NCB case
Anuj Keshwani, a co-accused in the drug possession case involving Rhea Chakrabarty and the late Sushant Singh Rajput, has been granted bail by the Bombay High Court. Keshwani was arrested in 2020 for possessing a commercial quantity of drugs. The court noted that he is the last of the accused to be granted bail, with 35 others already released. The trial is expected to be lengthy, with 160 witnesses to be examined. Keshwani's bail was granted based on a Supreme Court order for another co-accused.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Army to replace entire fleet of Cheetah, Chetak chopper fleet in next 10 years
The Indian Army's aviation corps plans to replace its fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters with indigenously built ones within the next 10-12 years. The army is exploring options like leasing helicopters temporarily and then acquiring them from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. "For the replacement of Cheetah and Chetaks in Army Aviation, a two-pronged approach has been adopted. We are progressing with the induction of Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) and looking at alternative replacement helicopter, said a senior Army officer.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Monday, November 6, 2023
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet unites partners to launch TETD Communique
The Energy Transition Dialogues (TETD) recently concluded with the release of TETD Communique, a roadmap for accelerating a sustainable energy transition in India and the world. The Communique covers key areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, decarbonisation of transport, and clean energy financing. The Global Biofuels Alliance was also announced during the event. A report on accelerating battery storage adoption in India was released, highlighting the importance of integrating battery energy storage systems at the distribution level.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Sunday, November 5, 2023
BJP expels party leader Sandeep Dayma for derogatory remark on gurdwaras, mosques
The BJP in Rajasthan has expelled party leader Sandeep Dayma over his derogatory remarks about gurdwaras and mosques at a recent rally. Dayma had made the remarks during a rally in the Tijara assembly constituency, which drew widespread criticism. He later issued a video apology, claiming it was a mistake. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee also condemned his remarks. BJP leaders in Punjab have called for his expulsion and a police complaint has been lodged against him.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Saturday, November 4, 2023
As promised, PM Narendra Modi writes letter to Chhattisgarh girl, thanks her for gifting him his sketch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to a school girl from Chhattisgarh who had gifted him a sketch during his election rally. In the letter, Modi praised the girl for her sketch and expressed his gratitude for her loving expression. He also encouraged her to study well and fulfill her dreams, stating that the next 25 years will be crucial for the youth and the country. The girl and her family were excited and grateful for the letter, and she plans to frame it as a keepsake.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Friday, November 3, 2023
Congress to appoint Lok Sabha Observers for Chhattisgarh polls
The Congress party has approved the appointment of Lok Sabha Observers for the upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly elections. The elections will be held in two phases on November 7 and 17. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed confidence that his party would come out victorious in the polls, stating that the public wants to vote for the Congress party. Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, calling him a 'pre-paid CM' of Congress. The counting of votes will take place on December 3.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Thursday, November 2, 2023
15 months of Congress in MP was govt of cuts, commissions, and corruption: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Jyotiraditya Scindia has criticized the Congress party, calling its 15-month-long rule in Madhya Pradesh a government of cuts, commission, and corruption. He also questioned the Congress's use of the Jai-Veeru analogy, stating that the characters in the movie Sholay were known for cheating and stealing. Scindia emphasized that the Scindia family should not be included in the race for the chief minister position. Madhya Pradesh is one of the five states set to undergo polls in one phase on November 17 and the counting of votes will take place on December 3.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
What happens if Arvind Kejriwal is arrested?
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to answer questions before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding an excise policy matter. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has expressed concerns that Kejriwal may be arrested by the central agency. If Kejriwal is arrested, AAP leaders state that the Delhi government will continue to operate from jail. However, it should be noted that chief ministers do not have immunity from arrest during their tenure in office.from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India
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