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Anushka Sharma shares a beautiful post to wish her hubby Virat Kohli on his birthday; captions, 'This one is my blessing' - Times of India
Anushka Sharma shares a beautiful post to wish her hubby Virat Kohli on his birthday; captions, 'This one is my blessing' Share this on: FacebookTwitterPintrest
Heavily pregnant Sameera Reddy hits back at trolls by sharing her baby bump photo - Times of India
Tovino: All of us had the freedom to share our opinions while on Virus
Bollywood celebs pour in wishes for the birthday girl Sonam Kapoor - Times of India
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Sushmita Sen’s Brother Rajeev Sen marries TV actress Charu Asopra in a court wedding - Times of India
Shadaa: All that you need to know about the Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa starrer
'Bharat' box-office collection Day 4: Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif crosses the 100 crore mark - Times of India ►
Salman Khan starrer ' Bharat ' which opened on a bumper note is making all right noise ever since it's release. Fans across the nation are leaving no stone unturned in showering their love for the superstar a testimony of which is witnessed at the box office. Also See: Bharat Movie Review The film which also starred Katrina Kaif, released on the national holiday of Eid and became the highest opener ever of Salman and also of Ali Abbas Zafar .
Odisha boat tragedy: Death toll mounts to nine, one missing - Times of India
While the body of a woman was found shortly after the incident took place Wednesday evening, eight bodies were recovered during a search operation in the early hours of Thursday, they said. #OdishaBoatTragedy A survivor recounts the tragedy @TOICitiesNews https://t.co/HaWpmnu1NV — TOI Bhubaneswar (@TOIBhubaneswar) 1546485503000 "Altogether nine bodies have been recovered, while one person is still missing," said Kendrapara district Collector Dasarathy Satpathy.
Sabarimala row: Hartal affects bus services between Tamil Nadu and Kerala - Times of India
M K Ananth | TNN | Jan 3, 2019, 12:13 ISTBJP holds protest march in Kochi against the entry of women into Sabarimala temple. (Photo: ANI) MADURAI: A hartal in Kerala over the entry of two women into the Lord Ayyappa temple on Wednesday in Sabarimala affected bus services between Tamil Nadu and the neighbouring state on Thursday. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation stopped its bus services from Kanyakumari to Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday night.
BJP Bharatiya Party sans Janata: Mayawati - Times of India
Calling it Modi's "first interview", she said thatIn stead of showing sensitivity towards pressing issues of social welfare and the country's growth, Modi only gave justifications on behalf of his party and government.
How to choose the Right Skill Course 2019
Getting hired in a well-reputed company is not a cakewalk in this competitive world. The professional world is constantly changing and the traditional education system often fails to equip the students with the skills that they require for landing into a good professional field. On the other hand, the demand for freshers with the advanced new skills is increasing with each passing day. In such a scenario, up-skilling seems to be the only way forward.
GHMC to use sat snaps to track unassessed property - Times of India
“In Moosapet alone, we were able to identify 9,560 unassessed properties. Once all the properties are assessed in the city, we can generate 30% more revenue from property tax,” Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) additional commissioner (IT wing) Md Musharraf Ali Faruqui told TOI. HYDERABAD: Civic officials are using satellite images to identify unassessed properties in Moosapet on a pilot basis.
High court tells Gurgaon chief town planner to examine Ambience Lagoon for violations - Times of India
Gurgaon: The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the Gurgaon chief town planner (CTP) to examine the Ambience Lagoon Island residential complex for violations, if any, to the sanctioned plan. The court passed this order while hearing a petition filed by a resident, alleging that all amenities offered at the time of sale have systematically disappeared, and most of the open area has been converted into a huge commercial complex, leaving no breathing space for residents.
Nikki Haley says Unesco ‘most corrupt’ UN body
ANI | Jan 3, 2019, 07:15 ISTNikki Haley (AFP) WASHINGTON: The outgoing US ambassador to United Nations Nikki Haley has slammed Unesco and termed it one of the most “corrupt” UN agencies. This comes a day after US and Israel officially quit the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. “Unesco is among the most corrupt and politically biased UN agencies. Today the US withdrawal from this cesspool became official,” Haley tweeted.
Hindus can’t wait forever for temple: VHP - Times of India
TNN | Jan 3, 2019, 06:29 IST Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Wednesday said the Hindu society cannot be expected to wait till eternity for a court decision on Ayodhya and the only appropriate way forward is to enact a legislation clearing the way for the construction of the temple. “VHP, considering the overall situation, continues to be of the firm view that the Hindu society cannot be expected to wait till eternity for a court decision,” VHP international working president Alok Kumar said.
Protests, clashes after women enter hill shrine - Times of India
Disney Tom | TNN | Jan 3, 2019, 06:02 IST KOCHI: There was predictable conservative backlash to the two women’s successful visit to Sabarimala shrine on Wednesday, with widespread protests and clashes reported across Kerala throughout the day, and right-wing activists blocking highways and forcing closure of shops and markets. In several places, they burned tyres on main roads and stoned buses.
RLSP may get six seats to contest in Lok Sabha polls - Times of India
PATNA: Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) chief Upendra Kushwaha, now a part of the opposition Grand Alliance (GA), is learnt to have staked his claim to contest six seats from Bihar in the ensuing parliamentary elections. Kushwaha apparently made his intention clear during his meeting with RJD chief Lalu Prasad at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi on Saturday.
Srinagar-Jammu highway shut after fresh snowfall - Times of India
SRINAGAR: The Jammu-Srinagar highway, Mughal Road, Srinagar-Leh highway and other routes connecting border villages were closed following fresh snowfall on Wednesday. An avalanche warning was issued in Bandipora, Baramulla, Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Kupwara, Ganderbal, Leh and Kargil districts.
Over 6,100 deaths caused by heat wave in nine years till 2018, Andhra Pradesh faced max. casualties - Times of India
Analysis of the casualty figures shows that Andhra Pradesh (AP), Telangana (after its formation in June, 2014), Odisha and West Bengal had together reported more than 90% of total deaths due to heat wave in the country during the period.
Journalist murder case: Panchkula court to pronounce verdict against Dera Sacha Sauda chief on January 11 - Times of India
Rajinder Nagarkoti | TNN | Jan 2, 2019, 17:58 ISTDera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh (File Photo) CHANDIGARH: Special CBI judge in Panchkula Jagdeep Singh on Wednesday reserved the verdict for January 11 in the murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatarpati. Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is the prime accused in the case.
Won't allow Centre to tag its name with crop insurance just by paying 20% of cost: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee - Times of India
BOLPUR(WB): West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that her government won't allow the BJP-led Centre to tag its name with crop insurance for farmers in the state, just by bearing only 20 per cent of the cost. The state would henceforth pay the entire amount, she said addressing an administrative meeting here in West Bengal's Birbhum district.
Snakes, fawn burnt alive on Hyderabad university campus in fire accident - Times of India
Nirupa Vatyam | TNN | Jan 2, 2019, 17:07 ISTRepresentative image HYDERABAD: Two snakes were burnt alive, a fawn was killed, and a python was severely injured in a fire accident which occurred at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) campus. The fire was triggered at a dumping yard near Parrot Lake, which is located behind Ladies hostel 9, and burnt down 11 acres of dried grass along with wildlife on Tuesday.
Auto drivers planned rape, claims survivor - Times of India
Sanjay Yadav The 42-year-old Delhi resident, who was raped by at least five men on Saturday night after she boarded an autorickshaw from Nakhrola Chowk on NH-8, has claimed she tried to escape from the dingy room where she was initially taken to but it was in an isolated part of Bhangrola village | TNN | Jan 2, 2019, 12:10 ISTPicture used for representational purpose only The woman has told police that the accused seemed to have planned the whole thing and were probably looking for a target.
Yahswant Sinha, Arun Shourie move SC seeking review of Dec 14 Rafale verdict - Times of India
PTI | Updated: Jan 2, 2019, 11:54 IST Highlights The petitioner sought that the plea be heard in an open court They claimed that the SC verdict relies on 'patently incorrect' claims Lok Sabha is all set to discuss the Rafale defence deal on Wednesday NEW DELHI: Former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie and advocate Prashant Bhushan on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court, seeking review of its December 14 verdict dismissing all PILs alleging irregularities in the procurement of 36...
Alva’s Virasat turns 25, to commence on Friday - Times of India
MANGALURU: Alva’s Virasat, a national-level cultural fest, is turning 25. Having started out with a motley audience of 500 music lovers at Samaja Mandir, Moodbidri in 1995, the fest over the past 24 years has grown big. The 25th edition of this much-awaited fest, a 3-day affair this year, will be held at the sprawling Smt Vanajakshi K Shipathi Bhat amphitheatre at Puthige, Vivekananda Nagar in Moodbidri from Friday, courtesy the Alva’s Education Foundation.
LPG coverage hits 98% in Dharwad - Times of India
HUBBALLI: Coverage of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) connections in Dharwad district has increased to 98.45 % from 62 per cent in 2016. As many as 4, 29,121 households have LPG connection. Since the inception of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) as many as 34,702 beneficiaries have availed LPG connections, said PMUY district nodal officer PVR Bhargav.
India vs Australia: Ashwin should replace Rohit for the Sydney Test, feels VVS Laxman - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is racing against time to recover from an abdominal injury for a place in India's eleven for the Sydney Test beginning on Thursday; and in the book of former India batsman VVS Laxman, none but Ashwin should be the one to replace Rohit Sharma, who is away on paternal leave after becoming a father.
Syria opposition outraged as regime cements comeback
Holed up in the last major rebel stronghold or unable to return home after fleeing abroad, they are frustrated to have been abandoned by the international community. "Today, I'm looking for a homeland," activist Shady Matar told AFP from exile in neighbouring Turkey. "I can't go home while the regime is still in power," said the 27-year-old, whose hometown of Daraya near Damascus was retaken by the government in 2016.
3-phase panchayat polls in Telangana from January 21 - Times of India
The state election commission (SEC) on Tuesday announced that panchayat election will be held in three phases - January 21, 25 and 30. This will be Telangana’s first panchayat election since its bifurcation from Andhra Pradesh in 2014. Although panchayat elections are not fought on party symbols, most parties are looking to build momentum ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, scheduled for April or May.
UP to slap 0.5% ‘gau kalyan’ cess to protect stray cattle - Times of India
LUCKNOW: The UP government has introduced a “gau kalyan” (cow welfare) cess, a 0.5% additional levy on excise items, which could include alcohol apart from toll tax, as well as on several public sector infrastructure companies, to fund construction and maintenance of cow shelters across the state. The UP cabinet cleared the policy on Tuesday.
Century-old bridge on verge of collapse - Times of India
Belagavi: The Kusamali bridge across the Malaprabha river in Khanapur taluk, 18km from here, is in a very bad shape and it is on the verge of collapse. Although, deputy commissioner S B Bommanhalli has passed an order strictly banning heavy vehicles on the bridge, his order is not being implemented by the authorities concerned. The century-old bridge built in the British era using limestone and stones, is in a dilapidated condition.
US scribe asked to leave India for violating visa norms - Times of India
TNN | Jan 2, 2019, 00:59 IST Madurai: Two days after he was quizzed by Tuticorin district police for violating visa norms, freelance journalist from USA, Mark Scialla, was issued notice to leave India on Tuesday. “The notice was issued as we confirmed that he violated his visa norms. He started from Tuticorin on Tuesday evening and will fly to USA from Hyderabad,” Superintendent of Police Murali Rambha told TOI.
‘From Space-tech to waste management, IIT-M incubation cell firms are solving real-world challenges’
Chennai: In 2018, when enterprises working on advanced technology business models — more often referred to as deep tech startups — attracted increased attention and funding, an organisation that stands out as an early supporter of such futuristic enterprises is based right here in Chennai.
Textile mill supervisor dies in mysterious circumstances - Times of India
tnn | Jan 2, 2019, 04:00 IST Surat: A 28-year-old textile mill supervisor died in mysterious circumstances at KP Sanghvi Hospital in the city on Tuesday. Family members refused to take deceased Kamlesh Ramesh Patil’s body until action was taken against negligent staff of the hospital. Meanwhile, police sent the body for forensic postmortem and are awaiting report. Patil, a resident of Pandesara, who was suffering from pneumonia, was admitted to Kavita Hospital.
Externed goons murder family’s bread-earner - Times of India
Nagpur: The externed goons, along with their gang including two former murder accused, made mockery of preventive action taken against them by going on a rampage in Indira Nagar, Jat Tarodi Number 3, shortly before midnight on Monday murdering murdering a 25-year-old man and seriously injuring another. The group, which calls itself ‘D gang’, also assaulted brother of murder victim and attacked a few more with sharp weapons under influence of liquor.
UP to impose 0.5% ‘gau raksha’ cess to protect stray cattle - Times of India
LUCKNOW: The UP government has introduced a “gau kalyan” (cow welfare) cess, a 0.5% additional levy on excise items, which could include alcohol apart from toll tax, as well as several public sector infrastructure companies, to fund construction and maintenance of cow shelters across the state. The UP cabinet cleared the policy on Tuesday.
Police dept’s meme team ahit with net-savvy new-gen - Times of India
Jan 2, 2019, 00:33 IST Coimbatore: The hands that use batons and guns effectively to protect the society are now busy creating viral memes to spread the word about the police department’s good deeds. Thanks to the four police officers working for the social media cell of the west zone, its Facebook page Westzonesocialmediacell has earned 5,000 followers just a month after the launch. The team has also set up accounts in Twitter, Instagram and TikTok for the department.
10-day Coimbatore Vizha to celebrate Kovai’s spirit - Times of India
Coimbatore: This year’s Coimbatore Vizha, a 10-day celebration of the spirit of Coimbatore, will offer a street-style dining experience among its vast array of events. Coimbatore’s restaurants will come under one roof at Codissia Grounds to allow people enjoy their popular dishes. The 11th edition of the event is set to start on January 4. Over the years, it has become more exciting with events on art, culture, education, entertainment, food, travel, heritage, technology and much more.
Mumbai hospital fire: Food delivery boy felicitated for saving 10 lives - Times of India
Bhavika Jain Braving the dense smoke that engulfed the area, he managed to bring out 10 people to safety in two hours. During this, he chocked on the smoke and is currently admitted at the nearby Seven Hills Hospital. He was felicitated by the junior Union labour minister, Santosh Gangwar and a Rs 1 lakh cheque was given to him as a token of appreciation.
Surgical strikes decision was a 'big risk' but I was more concerned about safety of soldiers: PM Modi - Times of India
This was the message of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Indian Army Special Forces' commandos who went across the Line of Control on September 28, 2016 to carry out surgical strikes at terrorist campsin Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. Modi, while revealing details of the military action for the first time, told ANI in an interview that the date of the attack was changed twice, keeping in mind the safety and security of the troops.
Hopman Cup: Federer beat Tiafoe and looks forward to playing Serena - Times of India
Roger Federer dispatched Frances Tiafoe on Tuesday in a match which served as an appetiser for the Swiss great's first ever meeting on court with Serena Williams.
Remove ‘virginity test’ from medical textbooks: Doctor - Times of India
MUMBAI: A forensic medicine professor from Wardha has sought the removal of the controversial ‘virginity’ or ‘two-finger’ test from medical textbooks, stating that it lacks any scientific authenticity and future doctors shouldn’t be taught this.
Aahar centres to serve dinner from Tuesday - Times of India
Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched the inclusion of night meals in its Aahar scheme at Capital Hospital here on Monday. People attending to their relatives undergoing treatment at 56 hospitals in various municipal areas across the state can have dinner for Rs 5 at Aahar Centres from January 1. The dinner will be available from 7pm to 9pm.
Government lines up Rs 86 crore projects to supply water to Chennai - Times of India
CHENNAI: With northeast monsoon failing Chennai, the Tamil Nadu government has issued administrative sanction for more than Rs 86 crore to augment water supply to Chennai under the special initiative programme. The government has given its nod for the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) to replicate the IIT-Madras’ successful model of ‘recycling and reusing’ sewage water to rejuvenate the water bodies.
When a coder loses eyes but not will to win - Times of India
AHMEDABAD: The year 2012 struck the Tripathi family like a bolt of lightning. Bhupendra, 32 then, who had a thriving career ahead as a coder in TCS with a number of awards under his belt, was diagnosed with cancer of the spinal cord at an advanced stage. The nervous system damage meant partial paralysis. If that were not enough, complications in chemotherapy gradually reduced his eyesight, rendering him completely blind a year later.
Now, Air India suspends Delhi, Kullu flights too - Times of India
Barinderjit Saluja The reinstallation of the runway lighting and instruments landing system (ILS-I) at the Chandigarh international airport has failed to invoke a sense of confidence amongst flight operators, with two more flights being temporarily withdrawn. | TNN | Updated: Jan 1, 2019, 06:54 ISTEight flights were delayed at Chandigarh International airport on Monday.
Major dams in Vid fast losing water - Times of India
Nagpur: As countdown for summer begins after December, and with a drought declared in parts of the state, major dams of Vidarbha are fast losing water level. In Nagpur division which covers east Vidarbha, all big dams clubbed together have lost 33 million cubic meters (MCM) of water in a fortnight, according to the data released by water resources department (WRD). The situation is worse in Amravati division, which covers western part of the region.
On Dec 31, motorists asked to drive responsibly, stay safe - Times of India
Nagpur: Members of the Jeevan Suraksha Prakalp on Monday urged motorists to be safe on the last day of the year, December 31. The group held a public safety awareness drive at Variety Square, Sitabuldi, Law College Square and Futala lake and distributed pamphlets among people at the junctions. “Every year, approximately 25,000 road accidents happen in the country on New Year’s Eve.
Govt extends loan subsidy for first-time homebuyers - Times of India
TNN | Jan 1, 2019, 04:06 IST Highlights The scheme enables new home buyers to avail up front financial assistance of about Rs 2.5 lakh from central government Till now over 93,000 people from this income group have availed the Rs 1,960 crore interest subsidy from the Centre NEW DELHI: The government on Monday extended the interest subsidy scheme till March 2020 for first time urban homebuyers who have annual annual income between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 18 lakh.
Bijnor cops get trained in crowd control measures - Times of India
BIJNOR: To avoid ‘Bulandshahr-like attack’ on policemen, Bijnor police on Sunday conducted crowd control measures training using non-lethal weapon for the officers and constable here. “An inspector Subodh Kumar Singh was killed in Bulandshahr earlier this month. As elections are also coming up, the arms training is being given to policemen in order to prevent any attack on the police officers,” said a police official.
Thane cops arrest 2 from Maharashtra's Amravati, seize 10 pistols - Times of India
THANE: Two persons were arrested with 10 pistols and 40 live cartridges from Amravati district, about 650 kilometres from here, by Thane police's Crime Branch, a senior official said on Monday. The arrests were in connection with an Arms Act case registered in May this year in Shil Daigar police station here, Thane police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar said at a press conference Monday.
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