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Delhi: CCTV grab helps police nab two in 45-year-old’s murder - Times of India
TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 02:55 ISTKapil and Sonu were spotted in a CCTV footage escaping on a motorcycle after the murder NEW DELHI: A week after a 45-year-old woman was murdered in her house in southwest Delhi’s Pochanpur village, the Special Cell of Delhi Police has nabbed two youths, including a juvenile. The two belong to the gang of slain gangster Sandeep alias Mental.
Lanka Parliament to convene on Tuesday for first time after PM Wickremesinghe's reinstatement
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's Parliament is set to convene on Tuesday for the first time after the reinstatement of Ranil Wickremesinghe as prime minister that ended the 51-day political standoff in the country, but he and President Maithripala Sirisena are yet to agree on Cabinet positions.
70% jobs for locals in MP: Rahul said will discuss scheme with Kamal Nath - Times of India
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Updated: Dec 18, 2018, 13:07 IST NEW DELHI: Congress president Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday that he will discuss the '70% jobs for locals' promise with Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath, who announced a new incentive scheme on his first day in office. CM Kamal Nath on Monday announced that schemes providing incentives of investment will only be imposed after 70% people from MP get employment.
Man slaps, molests 14-year-old girl in Gurugram - Times of India ►
Sanjay Yadav A Class IX girl (14) was slapped and molested by a Palam Vihar resident (24) while she was visiting a market with friends on Sunday evening. The accused allegedly also hurled abuses at her and threatened her with consequences. | TNN | Updated: Dec 18, 2018, 12:07 IST GURUGRAM: A Class IX girl (14) was slapped and molested by a Palam Vihar resident (24) while she was visiting a market with friends on Sunday evening.
Top search trends 2018: Check out what was trending in India - Times of India
Every year, Google publishes search trend results that reveal what news, sports and events captured the country's interest over the entire year. In 2018, out of the top 10 overall search terms, five are from sports - FIFA World Cup 2018, Live Score, IPL 2018, Asia Cup 2018, and Asian Games 2018. Other search terms under top 10 ranking include - Karnataka Election results, Baal Veer, Bigg Boss, Robot 2.0, and Motu Patlu.
Working to bring 99% things in sub-18% GST slab: PM Modi - Times of India
MUMBAI: Indicating that further simplification of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is on the anvil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government wants to ensure that '99 per cent things' attract sub-18 per cent GST slab. Before implementation of the GST, registered enterprises only numbered 65 lakh, which has now risen by 55 lakh, Modi said, addressing the Republic Summit here.
Women’s panel: No aid for HIV patient - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Physical torture of inmates in West Bengal, no medical aid for HIV patient in Odisha and no treatment for mentally-challenged women in Uttar Pradesh were some of the key findings of the women’s commission during inspection of shelter homes in these states. The inquiry committee appointed by the National Commission for Women inspected five Swadhar Greh in West Bengal, eight in Odisha, eight in Karnataka and five in Uttar Pradesh.
Tent city at Kangan Ghat to be ready by January 5: Official - Times of India
The tent city will have the capacity to accommodate around 5,000 people. Besides, an online registration procedure will be in place for allocation of rooms in the tent city. The system should provide a seamless systematic method for bed allocation to avoid mismanagement at the venue. The tents will have comfortable beddings along with other facilities such as night lights, heaters, charging points, mirrors and adequate number of washrooms.
Sikhs in Jharkhand see ray of hope in Delhi HC verdict on Sajjan Kumar - Times of India
RANCHI/JAMSHEDPUR/BOKARO: Welcoming the Delhi high court's verdict sentencing Congress leader Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the Sikh community in the state on Monday said the judgment has revived hopes for justice for the families of the victims who were killed in secterian violence in the state. Unofficial figures said 95 people were killed while many others injured during the riots that took place in various parts of the state.
After being denied, 4 transgenders visit Sabarimala - Times of India
Rajiv G Four transgenders had darshan at Sabarimala on Tuesday morning. They came with police protection and had darshan at Sannidhanam. | TNN | Updated: Dec 18, 2018, 11:38 IST THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Four transgenders had darshan at Sabarimala on Tuesday morning. They came with police protection and had darshan at Sannidhanam. They reached Pampa at 4am from Thiruvanathapuram and trekked the hill shrine accompanied by police team.
IL&FS to auction road assets worth Rs 25,000-30,000 crore - Times of India
The seven operating annuity projects include the 9.28km Chenani-Nashri Tunnelway (CNTL), also known as the Patni Top Tunnel, which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister last year and is India’s longest road tunnel. The CNTL project, which has Rs 4,200 crore of term loans and external commercial borrowing, is contractually entitled to receive semi-annuities of Rs 318 crore in September and March every year till the end of the concession period.
Doctor’s wife hacked to death in Puri - Times of India
Unidentified miscreants allegedly hacked a doctor’s wife to death at her house in Puri on Monday. The deceased was identified as Sujata Sahu, 42. The motive behind the murder and identity of the killer is yet to be ascertained by the Sea Beach police. TNN | Updated: Dec 18, 2018, 11:17 ISTThe house where the murder took place in Puri on Monday BHUBANESWAR: Unidentified miscreants allegedly hacked a doctor’s wife to death at her house in Puri on Monday. The deceased was identified as Sujata Sahu, 42.
Telangana: Forest dept puts army on notice for 'squatting' on its land - Times of India
U Sudhakar Reddy Army authorities and the Telangana forest department have locked horns over the possession of 285 acres of Chilkur forest land near Outer Ring Road on the city outskirts. | TNN | Updated: Dec 18, 2018, 11:04 ISTPicture of Mrugvani National Park in Chilkur which is under the possession of forest dept. HYDERABAD: Army authorities and the Telangana forest department have locked horns over the possession of 285 acres of Chilkur forest land near Outer Ring Road on the city outskirts.
India vs Australia: We never thought about spin option, says Virat Kohli - Times of India
PERTH: Skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday said the thought of having a spinner for the second Test against Australia never crossed his mind as he believed India's four-pronged pace attack would do the job. India lost the match by 146 runs. READ ALSO: Australia beat India to level series 1-1 The visitors were outdone by a second successive eight-wicket haul by off-spinner Nathan Lyon, who was adjudged the man-of-the-match, on a pitch that favoured the seamers.
No one can 'dictate' to China what it should, shouldn't do: Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi warned that no one can "dictate" what it does, as the Communist Party celebrated the policy's 40th anniversary. While he pledged to press forward with the economic reforms initiated under late paramount leader Deng Xiaoping in December 1978, Xi indicated that there would be no change to the one-party system.
Money robbed from Gujarat ATMs rose 10-fold in 6 years - Times of India
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat is considered one of the safest states in the country. But hard figures of thefts, burglaries and robberies portray a different picture. According to data submitted to the Union home ministry by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Gujarat recorded 27 cases of ATM-related thefts, robberies and burglaries till September 2018, amounting to Rs 4.07 crore lost — an over 10-fold increase to the 29 cases involving loss of Rs 43 lakh in 2013.
SRM opens online applications for B Tech entrance test
Anupama M Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University (SRM) AP, Amaravati, has announced the opening of online applications for entrance test for B. Tech degree program in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, on Monday. | TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 10:41 ISTRepresentational Image (AFP Photo) VIJAYAWADA: Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University (SRM) AP, Amaravati, has announced the opening of online applications for entrance test for B.
Digvijaya Singh's quirky moment with Computer Baba & team - Times of India
TNN | Updated: Dec 18, 2018, 09:48 ISTDigvijaya Singh welcoming Computer baba exchange garlands at the swearing-in ceremony BHOPAL: Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh who ‘chose’ to stay behind the curtains all through campaigning for assembly elections and proved to be an effective troubleshooter tackling dissidence and other issues, stole the climax at the swearing-in ceremony on Monday with his wits.
'Sandpapergate' scandal dominates cricketing year - Times of India
Even if Cameron Bancroft's career survives 'Sandpapergate', the 26-year-old will remain the face of the worst scandal in Australian cricket since Trevor Chappell bowled an under-arm delivery against New Zealand in 1981. In an era when a cricketer's every move comes under the televised microscope, Bancroft did the unthinkable -- and unthinkably foolish -- in Cape Town, even if he was merely following instructions from senior team mate David Warner.
‘Half the kids who went missing in past 4 years yet to be traced’ - Times of India
GUWAHATI: Three days after she went missing, a minor girl from Charaideo district of upper Assam was rescued from north Guwahati area recently. She was allegedly held captive by a 30-year-old man in the area. The rescue of the minor girl has once again kickstarted conversations on abduction and trafficking of children. In Assam, out of 8,400 children who had gone missing between 2013 and 2017, only 4,377 were found, official records state.
Hockey World Cup: Golden finish to Red Lions' rise - Times of India
BHUBANESWAR: "It's written in the stars,” was Belgian coach Shane McLeod's words as his boys stepped out to play their maiden Hockey World Cup final at the Kalinga stadium on Sunday night. The New Zealander, who is a man of few emotions, repeated the words when the eventual champions prepared for the shootouts after a goalless deadlock at the final hoot. As cyclone Phethai threatened to hit the temple city, the Belgians whipped up a storm of their own.
Rahul Gandhi funds upkeep of temples in Amethi - Times of India
AMETHI: After visiting temples, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has decided to fund upgrade of infrastructure and facilities in revered temples of his parliamentary constituency Amethi. Amethi MP will provide musical instruments like harmonium, dholak, manjeeras and kartals to temples where ‘kirtan’ is held on regular basis.
India vs Australia: Umpires kept busy as it's banter season Down Under - Times of India
PERTH: In his inaugural press conference after landing in Australia, India captain Virat Kohli had not ruled out good-humoured verbal exchanges on the field but he didn't expect sledging will be a big factor in the four-Test series. “I think a bit of banter out there isn't harmful at all, if no one crosses the line,” Kohli maintained. Both Kohli and his opposite number Tim Paine gave live demonstration of that newfound playfulness by having a go at each other during Sunday's final session.
India vs Australia: Australia beat India by 146 runs in Perth, level series 1-1 - Times of India
With this win, Australia has levelled the four-match series 1-1. Chasing 287-run target on a tricky Perth track, India were bundled out for 140. For India, Ajinkya Rahane (30) and Rishabh Pant (30) were the top scorers. Apart from Starc and Lyon, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins claimed two wickets apiece. Third Test on Dec 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Telangana Panchayat Secretary Recruitment Process Completed: Candidates to get appointment letter before December 25
The recruitment process of 9355 Panchayat secretaries has been completed by the Telangana State Panchayat Raj Department, a statement issued by from the chief minister's office confirmed this. TOI-Online | Updated: Dec 18, 2018, 08:57 ISTRepresentational Image NEW DELHI: The recruitment process of 9355 Panchayat secretaries has been completed by the Telangana State Panchayat Raj Department, a statement issued by from the chief minister's office confirmed this.
Allahabad HC seeks norms for land allotment - Times of India
Rajesh Kumar Pandey The Allahabad high court on Monday took note of the allotment of land in Allahabad's Kumbh Mela area by Mela authorities, and directed them to produce the provisions in this regard. | TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 08:39 ISTPicture used for representational purpose only ALLAHABAD: The Allahabad high court on Monday took note of the allotment of land in Allahabad's Kumbh Mela area by Mela authorities, and directed them to produce the provisions in this regard.
In-laws morph woman’s photo, put it on Facebook - Times of India
Aditya Dev | TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 03:03 ISTRepresentative image GHAZIABAD: A 25-year-old woman from Kotwali has accused her in-laws of morphing her pictures and uploading them on a fake Facebook account in her name. The woman claimed that after the death of her husband in a road accident six months ago, her in-laws threw her and her two-year-old son out of the house. Later, when she demanded her husband’s bank account details, they allegedly threatened her with dire consequences.
Verdict could hurt Congress revival in Delhi - Times of India ►
NEW DELHI: The conviction of former MP Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case may jolt Delhi Congress, which is trying to make a comeback in the capital in the next Lok Sabha elections. While senior leaders refused to comment on Monday, a source said his absence from the political scene would have an adverse impact on the party’s fortune in certain areas.
Country's largest cancer hospital comes up in NCR - Times of India
NEW DELHI: India's largest cancer hospital - the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Jhajjar in Haryana - will commence OPD services from Tuesday. Civil work and installation of basic equipment in the hospital's OPD block is complete and, on Monday, a day before the commencement of OPD services, the staff could be seen giving finishing touches for a smooth start of what is being touted as India's largest public funded hospital project to come up in decades.
Teacher beats up 13-year-old with ruler, father files plaint - Times of India
Accusing a school teacher of beating up his son with a wooden ruler and other hard objects, thefather of the 13-year-old has filed a complaint with Sanjaynagar police. TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 07:29 IST(Image used for representative purpose only) BENGALURU: Accusing a school teacher of beating up his son with a wooden ruler and other hard objects, thefather of the 13-year-old has filed a complaint with Sanjaynagar police.
After two decades of growth, scooter sales skid
CHENNAI: Poor performance of the entry level segment coupled with high base effect, has resulted in scooter sales sputtering. Scooters, the darling in the two wheeler space till January, has trailed motorcycles as rural buyers chose bikes over scooters. Ironically, only in January 2018, scooter sales growth was roughly double that of motorcycles and just in April 2017 saw scooters grew over 25% while bikes sputtered at 0.50% growth.
5,000 cops for oath ceremony; city witnesses traffic snarls - Times of India
TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 07:17 ISTTraffic jam outside Ramniwas Bagh JAIPUR: At least 5,000 policemen were on duty during the swearing-in ceremony of chief minister Ashok Gehlot and deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot. More than 1,000 policemen remained on alert on at Albert Hall and nearby areas since Sunday to make it a successful event on Monday. Senior officers from the Jaipur Police Commissionerate and state secretariat were camping near Albert Hall to ensure proper safety and security at the venue.
‘Drunk’ pilot removed as Air India’s director of operations - Times of India
MUMBAI: The Union Cabinet’s Appointments Committee has approved the removal of Capt Arvind Kathpalia from the post of director (operations) of Air India. Kathpalia had failed the mandatory pre-flight breathalyser test an hour before he was to operate AI’s Delhi-London flight 111 on November 11. Two days later, AI decided to remove him from its board of directors. The proposal was sent to the Cabinet for final approval, which came last week.
68-year-old fake ticket checker held, cites job loss for crime - Times of India
Nitasha Natu | TNN | Updated: Dec 18, 2018, 05:51 ISTRepresentative image MUMBAI: A 68-year-old man was arrested for posing as a ticket checker and knocking off money from a passenger in a local train at Andheri recently. Arvind Mehta, the accused, told the GRP that he took to crime after losing his job and his son’s refusal to maintain him. Mehta was convicted for a similar offence in the past.
6-month-old among 8 killed, 28 critical in Andheri hospital fire - Times of India
MUMBAI: 8 persons died and 145 were injured—28 critically—in a blaze that erupted in the state government-run ESIC Kamgar Hospital, Marol MIDC, shortly after 4pm on Monday. Firefighting operations to extinguish the level 4 fire—the second level on the fire severity alarm scale—went on for over three hours. The deceased include a six-month-old girl. Another, a woman, fell on the ground, along with her firefighter rescuer, from a crane.
DMRC seeks Rs 20 lakh more for revised metro detailed project report - Times of India
Abhijay Jha | TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 07:07 IST Ghaziabad: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has sought Rs 20 lakh more from the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) for preparing a revised detailed project report for extending the Noida Electronic City-Sahibabad metro route to Mohan Nagar under the phase 3 project. DMRC has said the extension would increase the original route by 2km. “The DMRC has raised the fee for preparing a revised DPR for the extension line under the phase 3 project.
Over 100 trees felled, 100m wall built in Aravalis for farmhouse - Times of India
GURUGRAM: A week after TOI reported the razing of a hillock in the Raisina area of the Aravalis within the span of two years, another illegal construction has come to light. A wall, around 100m long, has come up near a pit in ‘C’ block of Raisina as part of a farmhouse. TOI visited the area and found that over 100 trees had been felled to make way for the wall. While some stumps could be sighted on site, others had been cleared by labourers. The wall has been built with stone mined from the area.
Gurugram: Two get 5 years in jail for snatching - Times of India
TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 07:12 ISTRepresentative image GURUGRAM: A city court on Monday sentenced two men to five years jail term for attacking a forest department employee in May 2017 and snatching his wallet and mobile . Public prosecutor Jagbir Shehrawat said Hariskishan, who works with forest department, was returning home in May 2017 when the accused, who were riding a two-wheeler, attacked him and snatched his mobile phone and wallet, that had his ATM card and Rs 12,000 cash.
Man slaps, molests 14-year-old girl in market - Times of India
Sanjay Yadav | TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 07:15 IST Gurgaon: A Class IX girl (14) was slapped and molested by a Palam Vihar resident (24) while she was visiting a market with friends on Sunday evening. The accused allegedly also hurled abuses at her and threatened her with consequences.
45 PMPML passengers escape from bus inferno - Times of India
Joy Sengupta | TNN | Updated: Dec 18, 2018, 07:01 ISTRepresentative image PUNE: At least 45 passengers on board a Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) bus had a narrow escape after the vehicle caught fire on Pune-Solapur Road near Ramtekdi bus stand on Monday evening. “The fire started around 7.10pm during peak hour. The bus belongs to the utility, plies between Hadapsar and Katraj and was full of passengers.
Rahul funds upkeep of temples in Amethi - Times of India
AMETHI: After visiting temples, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has decided to fund upgrade of infrastructure and facilities in revered temples of his parliamentary constituency Amethi. Amethi MP will provide musical instruments like harmonium, dholak, manjeeras and kartals to temples where ‘kirtan’ is held on regular basis.
Dead IAS officer’s brother raises 107 queries on probe - Times of India
Pathikrit Chakraborty Writes To PMO, Cabinet Secy; To Move Supreme Court | TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 06:38 ISTPicture used for representational purpose only LUCKNOW: In a fresh twist to the murder case of IAS officer Anurag Tiwari, the brother of the deceased has written to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Cabinet Secretary, raising several questions on police, Special Investigation Team (SIT) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigations so far.
Food courts at JM Park to serve visitors - Times of India
Visitors to Janeshwar Mishra Park in Gomtinagar will no longer need to carry or buy food from outside as the park will soon get a food court. TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 06:56 IST(File photo) LUCKNOW: Visitors to Janeshwar Mishra Park in Gomtinagar will no longer need to carry or buy food from outside as the park will soon get a food court. Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has given a contract to UP Tourism to run food kiosks in the park.
Ahmedabad airport gets a facelift ahead of Vibrant Summit - Times of India
AHMEDABAD:National and international delegates coming to Ahmedabad to attend the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2019 will see the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in an entirely new avatar. Over the past couple of months, Airports Authority of India (AAI) has initiated a slew of measures to renovate the airport and add facilities for passengers. One of the most recent additions at the city airport is a posh business lounge at the domestic terminal i.e. Terminal-1.
Armed men snatch SUV in Dwarka - Times of India
17 Car-Jacking TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 03:00 ISTRepresentative image NEW DELHI: Armed men snatched an SUV from a property dealer in Dwarka Sector-13 on Sunday night by holding him at gunpoint. The builder had stopped at a desolated stretch to relieve himself when the incident happened. Police said the victim, Madhur Malhotra, was returning home after showing a flat to a buyer in the area. He was travelling in his Hyundai Creta SUV and had stopped midway.
Property tax in south Delhi may be in for 33% hike - Times of India
TNN | Dec 18, 2018, 06:53 ISTRepresentative image NEW DELHI: South Delhi Municipal Corporation’s house on Monday approved the preliminary recommendations of the 4th Municipal Valuation Committee (MVC) which if accepted will lead to a hike of “at least 33%” in property tax. Mayor Narendra Chawla said the report will now be put in public domain for the next 30 days.
Excess reserve transfer may hit RBI credit rating: Rajan
"We are 'Baa' country. We are barely investment grade. Sometimes, we need to undertake international transactions that require really high credit rating. For example, the swap we did in 2013. So, for that we needed an unimpeachable balance sheet. Why don't we keep the RBI as an unimpeachable balance sheet with AAA credit rating that requires certain amount of equity," he said.
BSEB holds workshop on new answer sheet format - Times of India
PATNA: The district programme officers (DPOs) and the master trainers attended a daylong workshop conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board at Gyan Bhawan on Monday. BSEB chairman Anand Kishor told them about the changes made on the front page of answer sheets of Class X and XII board exams from 2019.
De’Haat to spread arms beyond Paoni village - Times of India
Nagpur: Building a sustainable model for rural development and creating opportunities to preserve and promote rural eco-system, De’Haat Foundation in Paoni has made it possible for single women to find means of livelihood without having to migrate to cities. Vrundan Bawankar, founder of De’Haat, on Monday told media that in a short period of eight months she has been able to provide employment to 60 women who are earning up to Rs8,000 per month.
Organically produced harvest draws visitors to Saras - Times of India
On display and sale are the likes of bimbli, par-boiled (ukdde) rice for rice gruel (pez), locally grown polished (suroi) rice, tubers such as elephant foot yam (churana), colocasia (maadi) and white sweet potato (kaat-kongeo), dry coconuts (gudgude) as well as tender coconuts. Also available are packaged products such as kokum juice, rice powder, coconut oil and pickles.
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