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Interim Budget may go beyond vote-on-account, hints Jaitley - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday gave a strong indication that the February 1 interim Budget may not necessarily be a vote-on-account, emphasising that the government could deviate from an election-year convention to meet challenges confronting the economy, like the one facing the farm sector. His address, at an award function organised by a TV channel, through a video link came against the backdrop of speculation on whether he would be able to present the Budget.
RRB JE Recruitment 2019: Check salary structure and perks here
Every year lakhs of candidates apply for RRB JE Exam. In comparison to the other government sector jobs, Railway jobs are considered to be more safe and secure. Also remunerations in Indian Railway are better than other sectors; moreover Railways employees get travel passes more often than their colleagues in other government jobs. As the application process for RRB JE 2019 has started and will close on January 31, 2019. Here we are giving you the salary structure for RRB JE posts.
Ravi Shankar Prasad discharged from AIIMS - Times of India
PTI | Jan 17, 2019, 21:00 ISTUnion law and justice minister Ravi Shankar Prasad (AP, file photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who was admitted to AIIMS following complaints of nasal congestion, was discharged on Thursday. He was shifted out of the ICU on Wednesday, hospital sources said. The Union law and justice minister was admitted to the pulmonary medicine department on Monday. Download The Times of India News App for Latest India News.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards - Times of India
Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian to receive a nomination in the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards to be held on February 18. PTI | Jan 17, 2019, 21:06 ISTVinesh Phogat. (Getty Images) MONACO: Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian to receive a nomination in the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards to be held on February 18.
Don't rely on Gauri Lankesh case, probe killings of Dabholkar, Pansare independently: HC to CBI, CID - Times of India
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court Thursday told the CBI and the Maharashtra CID not to completely rely on the revelations made in the Gauri Lankesh case and conduct an independent probe into the killings of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar and Left leader Govind Pansare. A bench of Justices S C Dharmadhikari and M S Karnik asked both the probe agencies to make a "sincere effort" towards tracing the absconding accused in Pansare and Dabholkar cases.
'Upskirting' becomes illegal across UK
LONDON: British lawmakers have outlawed the practice of " upskirting" -- secretly taking pictures up women's skirts -- following an 18-month campaign by a victim. Those found guilty face up to two years in jail, leading campaigner Gina Martin to praise the bill as "politics and society at its best". Members of the upper House of Lords on Tuesday gave the bill the final seal of approval, and it now only requires the formality of Royal Assent.
Venus Williams rises to reach Australian Open third round - Times of India
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams made a late charge into the Australian Open third round Thursday, grinding out a win in her second three-set victory of the tournament. AFP | Jan 17, 2019, 15:14 ISTVenus Williams (AP Photo) MELBOURNE: Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams made a late charge into the Australian Open third round on Thursday, grinding out a win in her second three-set victory of the tournament.
‘Zero ranking for Chandigarh railway station for swachhta’ - Times of India
CHANDIGARH: So appalling were the conditions at Chandigarh railway station that the inspecting team from passenger services committee (PSC) had to force the station director to spend some time in the toilet so he would understand how it would be for the passengers. “No wonder Chandigarh station has zero ranking for swachhta,” said Ramesh Chandra Ratn, chairman of PSC, who led the team, after inspecting toilets, platforms and the station.
Couple drugged clients at business meetings, held - Times of India
A couple have been arrested for allegedly robbing scrap dealers after offering them spiked drinks during meetings. TNN | Updated: Jan 17, 2019, 05:36 ISTRepresentative image NOIDA: A couple have been arrested for allegedly robbing scrap dealers after offering them spiked drinks during meetings. Pradeep Yadav (30) and his wife, Madhuri Sharma, were nabbed from near the Ace City intersection.
Man stabbed to death, three arrested - Times of India
TNN | Jan 17, 2019, 04:06 IST Nagpur: A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death by three miscreants on Tuesday night at Kharbi. The accused, identified as Vishal Gajbhiye, Shantu Shil and Sahil Raikwar, have been arrested by Nandanvan police. The victim, Rahul Khubalkar, lived with his wife Nikita and 6-month-old son Gaurash at his in-law’s house. According to sources, on January 14, Rahul’s younger brother Amit was hit by a car driven by one Shubham Rajput in Kharbi.
Moily thrashes Nalin’s assertion on Vijaya Bank merger issue - Times of India
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar’s insinuation that parliamentary standing committee on finance (SCOF) headed by M Veerappa Moily was silent on the issue of merger of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with Bank of Baroda has evoked a caustic rebuttal from Moily. Describing Nalin Kumar as ‘illiterate’, Moily asserted that the Union government never placed the issue before SCOF and finalised the decision at the cabinet directly.
Around 60 cheated in last four months, says GCMMF - Times of India
Vadodara: According to a top official of the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), at least 60 individuals from across the country, have been duped by scamsters who made fake promises in the name of Amul. “These miscreants, who are having malicious intent of exploiting individuals across India with fake promises of business opportunity with Amul, have robbed individuals across India and all age groups of their money,” the GCMMF official said.
City bus fare to go up by 25% by this month-end - Times of India
Nagpur: Soon, commuters using Aapli bus service will have to shell out more. The State Transport Authority (STA) has allowed Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s transport department to hike city bus fares by 25% and it may be implemented anytime this month. “The new fares will come into effect after the final approval of RTA,” NMC’s traffic manager (transport department) Sukir Sontakke told TOI.
4 Kerala nuns who stood up for rape survivor 'punished' - Times of India
The nuns, who participated in the September 2018 protest demanding the arrest of Bishop Mulakkal, are now staying with the survivor nun. TNN | Jan 17, 2019, 02:57 IST KOTTAYAM: Four nuns who had supported the survivor nun in the rape case against Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulackal have been asked by the Missionaries of Jesus congregation to leave the Kuravilangad convent in Kerala and rejoin their communities in other parts of the country.
Iran says it will keep military forces in Syria despite Israeli threats
Reuters | Jan 16, 2019, 20:41 ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (AP photo) LONDON: Iran will keep military forces in Syria, the head of the elite Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday, defying Israeli threats that they might be targeted if they do not leave the country. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israeli forces would continue to attack Iranians in Syria unless they quickly get out of there.
Four killed in Maharashtra road accident, angry crowd burns vehicles - Times of India
GADCHIROLI (MAHARASHTRA): At least four persons, including school students, were killed and 10 others seriously injured on Wednesday when a state transport bus and a truck collided near Gurupalli village in Etappally region of the district, police officials said. An enraged mob and grieving relatives of the victims vent their anger on other vehicles, mostly belonging to a local mining company and torched around 10 trucks, said Gadchiroli Police Superintendent Shailesh Balakawade.
Thane: Arms seized in raid at shop, Dombivli BJP leader held - Times of India
The raid was conducted at the shop located in Tilak Nagar area in Dombivli on Monday night and the shop owner- Dhananjay Kulkarni (49)- was arrested early Tuesday morning, the official said. The BJP confirmed that Kulkarni is the vice president of the party's Dombivli unit. "Following a tip-off, the raid was conducted at Tapasya House of Fashion, which sells fashion accessories and cosmetic products," Sanju John, senior inspector of Kalyan unit of Thane Crime Branch, said.
Odisha TET exam papers 'leaked', check details here - Times of India
Minati Singha The question papers of the Odisha Teachers' Eligibility Test (OTET) allegedly leaked and became viral on social media on Wednesday. The exam is being conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. | TNN | Updated: Jan 16, 2019, 12:31 ISTRepresentative image "We came to know about the alleged leak of question papers but this is yet to be confirmed.
AAP MLA Baldev Singh resigns from primary membership of party - Times of India
BATHINDA: Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Haiti assembly constituency in district Faridkot has resigned from primary membership of the party. He forwarded his resignation to party national convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday morning. Earlier another MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira had resigned and have floated Punjabi Ekta Party.
Justin Langer hails Virat Kohli, compares him with Sachin Tendulkar - Times of India
ADELAIDE: Comparing Virat Kohli with Sachin Tendulkar, Australia coach Justin Langer said the Indian captain's balance while shot-making in all formats of the game is "unbelievable". Kohli scored his 39th ODI hundred to help India register a series levelling win on Tuesday. Langer was asked if he was having the same impact as Tendulkar. "I would like to have them both in my team. Sachin was an incredible cricketer. I used to watch him and it was like he was meditating.
Modasa Muslims grounded as group says flying kites 'un-Islamic' - Times of India
TNN | Updated: Jan 16, 2019, 05:45 ISTRepresentative image AHMEDABAD: Instead of the usual revelry on Uttarayan, a curfew of sorts seemed to have been imposed on terraces in the Muslim areas of Modasa town, 120 km north of Ahmedabad, on Monday— people were made to abstain from flying kites. Muslims have a strong presence in Modasa town, accounting for nearly 50% of its population. On the kite flying day, terraces and rooftops were deserted in areas such as Kasba, Vahorvad, and Ghanichivad.
British PM May suffers biggest ever government defeat in Parliament over Brexit deal
The crushing defeat Tuesday threw the government and and its plan for Brexit into crisis. May's bid to get the Withdrawal Agreement, struck between London and Brussels, was rejected by 432 votes to 202 - a majority of 230, the biggest defeat ever suffered by a British premier in modern history. Within minutes after the defeat, opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn's Labour party moved a motion of no-confidence against the May government to be held on Wednesday.
After winning race against cancer in childhood, trio to run marathon - Times of India
MUMBAI: Prejudice, unwanted sympathy, social stigma, apart from cancer, they have survived it all in their childhood. And on Sunday, it will be another moment of vengeance and victory for three childhood cancer survivors as they run the marathon . As a child, when Rajesh Savla was diagnosed with Hodgkins cancer, he had just one wish—to take part in his school’s annual sports day post-treatment. He survived the cancer but was prevented from taking part in the sports day.
LCA Tejas Mk-1A to have new and thicker canopy - Times of India
BENGALURU: The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, in its final operational clearance (FOC) configuration, will have a new, thicker canopy following a demand for it by the Indian Air Force. This canopy is likely to be used in the advanced Tejas Mk-1A aircraft. The Aeronautical Development Agency and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have begun work on redesigning the canopy and put it on the test bed, sources on the project said.
Poojary freed in Kuwait - Times of India
TNN | Jan 16, 2019, 04:52 IST Udupi: Shankara Poojary, 40, from Basroor, Kundapur, who was arrested seven months ago by Kuwait police for carrying banned medicine has been released. Shankar Poojary, who was working at a food and agriculture company in Kuwait, came home on a 10-day holiday in May 2018. While returning back he agreed to take a parcel at a colleague’s request. At the airport in Kuwait, police opened the parcel and found that it contained banned medicines. He was arrested and jailed.
Two kids die in North Gujarat - Times of India
tnn | Jan 16, 2019, 04:00 IST Palanpur: Two children including a girl died in Mehsana and Deesa of Banskantha respectively in kite flying related incident on Monday. An eight-year-old Tehjitkhan Pathan died after the glass-coated kite flying thread manja slit her throat in Lohar Chakla locality of Kasba area in Mehsana. According to police, the incidence took place when the boy went out his house to buy snacks from a nearby shop.
Drug inspector caught taking bribe of Rs 5,000 - Times of India
tnn | Jan 16, 2019, 04:00 IST Rajkot: A drug inspector from Jamnagar was arrested taking bribe of Rs 5,000 from a wholesale medicine distributor for not making any adverse remarks in her inspection report. The Jamnagar anti-corruption bureau (ACB) sleuths arrested Kranben Savjani, a resident of government quarters in Jamnagar late evening on Tuesday while taking bribe from the complainant. According to the ACB, Savjani had conducted inspection at the complainant’s premises on January 11.
Can allow BJP to hold meets but not yatra: West Bengal to Supreme Court - Times of India
Amit Anand Choudhary | TNN | Jan 16, 2019, 02:25 ISTAbhishek Manu Singhvi said the Bengal govt would allow BJP to hold meets in the state but not moving processions. (TOI file photo) NEW DELHI: BJP has planned processions covering all 42 parliamentary constituencies in West Bengal over 20 days. The rath yatras were to start simultaneously from four different parts of the state.
Make all documents related to Alok Verma probe, removal public, Mallikarjun Kharge tells PM Narendra Modi - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, the sole dissenting voice on the high-powered selection commission that ordered the removal of CBI chief Alok Verma, has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make public all documents relating to the probe against Verma and his eventual ouster.
Paddy MSP remunerative for farmers: CACP chairperson - Times of India
BHUBANESWAR: Amid demand to fix minimum support price (MSP) of paddy at Rs 2930 per quintal, Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) chairman Vijay Paul Sharma on Tuesday said MSP fixed for paddy at present (Rs 1750 per quintal) is ‘remunerative’. CACP under the Union ministry of agriculture and farmers’ welfare is mandated to recommend the MSP of various agriculture produce to the Centre to incentivise the farmers. “We have a scientific method of determining the support price.
Contractor, son arrested for child's death in Noida house collapse - Times of India
A contractor and his son were arrested on Tuesday on charges of causing death by negligence after a child was killed when a porch of an under-renovation house collapsed here, police said.
KALIA scheme a model in the country: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik - Times of India
BHUBANESWAR: With focus on the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday inaugurated Krushi Odisha, the annual farmers’ convention here coinciding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Balangir. The chief minister took the occasion to highlight reforms undertaken by his government in agriculture sector in the convention that brings together farmers, agriculture scientists, academicians and policy makers.
'Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi' new song: 'Bharat' showcases the rising journey of Rani Laxmibai - Times of India
After a lot of controversies and delays, Kangana Ranaut 's most ambitious project 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' is all set to release and the actress is giving it her all to make sure that she connects with the audience as well. Post a grand trailer launch followed by the launch of film's first song 'Vijayi Bhava', the 'Queen' actress is in the capital city wherein she launched the film's second song which is titled 'Bharat'.
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