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Modi's rule has not been good for India, he has failed the electorate: Manmohan Singh - Times of India
NEW DELHI: In one of his sharpest attacks yet on Narendra Modi , former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said his successor's rule has not been good for India as he "failed" the electorate and led a government that was "mostly silent" on incidents of communal violence, mob lynching and cow vigilantism.Manmohan Singh, while speaking at the launch of Congress leader Shashi Tharoor 's new book, alleged that under the present dispensation the environment in universities and national institutions...
Massive jam reported at Delhi-Gurugram border - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Commuters faced difficulties due to a massive traffic jam between Gurugram border and Delhi towards Dhaula Kuan on Friday evening.According to the Delhi traffic police , the jam occurred due to the breakdown of a truck near Shiv Murti.The traffic congestion resulted in long queues of vehicles on the busy stretch during the evening rush hours.However, the traffic police managed to restore the traffic movement after some time.
Contract workers of health department carry out protest march - Times of India
Mysuru: Upset with the disparity in pay, and benefits, contract workers employed by the Karnataka health department on Thursday carried out a protest march starting from the Kote Anjaneya temple near Mysore Palace to the deputy commissioner’s office.Protesting under the banner of Karnataka Rajya Arogya Ilakhe Guttige Noukarara Vedike, the workers cited the Supreme Court’s order in 2016 mandating the state government to put an end to contractual employment.
Petrol price cut by Rs 2, diesel by Re 1 in last 8 days - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Petrol price has been cut by almost Rs 2 per litre and diesel by nearly Re 1 a litre in the last eight days on the back of softer international rates, an official statement said on Friday.Petrol price has been reduced by Rs 1.98 per litre and diesel by Rs 0.96 a litre during the last eight days.In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 80.85 per litre and diesel is priced at Rs 74.73 a litre, it said.The rates are off their record high of Rs 84 per litre for petrol and Rs 75.45 a litre for...
28-year-old kills step-brother in Mumbai's Juhu society - Times of India
MUMBAI: DN Nagar police arrested a 28-year-old man for slitting his step-brother's throat on Thursday. The victim, Prem Kumar (38), was on night duty as watchman at Juhu Adarsh Society. Residents woke up to find him lying in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds on his body.
China: 14 kindergarten children injured in knife attack
CHONGQING: A woman wielding a kitchen knife went on a stabbing spree wounding 14 children at a kindergarten school in China's Chongqing city on Friday.Chongqing City Banan District police said that the incident occurred at about 9:30 am (local time), when the children were going back to their classes after morning exercises, when the woman attacked them, CNN reported.The female attacker, aged 39 years old, was sent into police custody after being overpowered by the security guards and staff...
MC wants industry to breathe new life into abandoned parks - Times of India
Ludhiana: Struggling to maintain a large number of public parks in view of financial constraints, the Ludhiana municipal corporation has decided to revive its scheme to hand over the task of maintenance of abandoned parks to industrial houses or organizations.These groups or bodies in turn will get space to put up their boards for publicity purpose.Notably, some of the industrial houses have already approached the MC authorities to get required permissions.The sources said the civic body is...
Shubman Gill takes India 'C' to Deodhar final - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill built on his rapidly growing reputation on Thursday, with the 19-year-old showing maturity beyond his years while anchoring a 292-run chase against India ‘A’ to lead India ‘C’ to the Deodhar Trophy final During his unbeaten 111-ball 106, Gill showed control over his instincts and an astute understanding of the situation once the big boys in the team — Ajinkya Rahane and Suresh Raina — departed at 85/3 in the 19th over of the chase.
India facing double burden of nutritional problems, avers former DG, ICMR - Times of India
MANGALURU: India is facing a double burden of nutritional problems . A large proportion of children continue to be undernourished leading to high levels of infection and mortality in children. India is also facing the problem of overweight and obesity, noted Dr Vishwa Mohan Katoch, former director general, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Unprecedented employment opportunities in India today: PM Modi - Times of India
SURAT (GUJRAT): Citing disbursal of loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojna (PMMY), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said "unprecedented" employment and entrepreneurial opportunities exist in the country today.Modi addressed the employees of Hari Krishna Exports, a prominent Suarat-based diamond processing-exporting firm, through video conference from Delhi.The company, led by Savji Dholakia, gifted 600 cars to its employees Thursday as Diwali bonus at an event named as 'Hari...
First Indian and Pakistani astronauts to be in space in 2022? - Times of India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will send a human to space for the first time in 2022 with China's help, its information minister Fawad Chaudhry announced on Thursday, the same year as India plans to launch its manned space mission.Pakistan's first space mission has been planned for 2022 and the federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan approved the plan on Thursday, ahead of his maiden visit to Beijing from November 3.An agreement between Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research...
IGI: Malawian woman held with Rs 21.75 lakh drugs stuffed in chess boxes - Times of India
NEW DELHI: A Malawian woman was apprehended by the CISF at the Delhi airport on Thursday for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs valued at over Rs 21.75 lakh by concealing them in chess and ludo playing boards, a senior official said.M Chikakwiya (24) was intercepted in the early hours by the security officials on the basis of suspicion as she arrived at the Indira Gandhi International ( IGI ) Airport to take a flight to the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, the official said.A search of her...
HPPSC Recruitment 2018: Register for 100 Ayurvedic Medical Officer posts
NEW DELHI: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has invited application for 100 Ayurvedic Medical Officers in the Department of Ayurveda, Himachal Pradesh Government.The online application notification was released on the official website of the HPPSC.
SHRC directs TN govt to pay Rs 50,000 compensation to woman cop - Times of India
MADURAI: The State Human Rights Commission has directed the Tamil Nadu government to pay a compensation of Rs 50,000 to a woman police constable who alleged harassment and torture by two sub-inspectors in Tirunelveli.G Sathya, a constable attached to the Armed Reserve in Coimbatore, stated in her petition that she took medical leave in July 2013 and was at her home in Suthamalli village in Tirunelveli district where her mother and sisters reside.Around midnight on August 3, 2013, two...
Pimpri Chinchwad to get 406 MLD additional water - Times of India
PIMPRI CHINCHWAD: Citizens can expect better water supply with the state government approving an additional water quota of 406 MLD for Pimpri Chinchwad In a government resolution (GR) issued on Wednesday, the state allowed Pimpri Chinchwad to lift additional 406 MLD water from Pavana, Bhama Askhed and Andra dams. “While 133 MLD water will be supplied from Pavana dam, Andra dam will account for 106 MLD of water.
Lance Armstrong manager Johan Bruyneel banned from cycling for life - Times of India
LOS ANGELES: Lance Armstrong 's former US Postal team manager Johan Bruyneel has been handed a life ban from cycling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Bruyneel, 54, was the team manager for all of Armstrong's seven Tour de France victories from 1999-2005 -- triumphs that were erased in the US superstar's stunning fall from grace amid revelations of the biggest drugs scandal in cycling history."I want to stress that I acknowledge and fully accept that a lot of mistakes have been made in...
Firm issues licences on fake papers in Ludhiana - Times of India
LUDHIANA: The police on Tuesday booked employees of Smart Chip Company for issuing 38 commercial and eight learning licences fraudulently in one day.Regional transport authority (RTA) secretary Lovjeet Kalsi alleged that the accused used the online portal of assistant transport officer (ATO) Amreek Singh to approve licences after office hours.The officer came to know about it on October 12.
Shutters down, polluter Badarpur power plant to return in green avatar - Times of India
NEW DELHI:After years of being labelled with the polluting tag, the newly-closed Badarpur thermal power station is now looking at greener pastures. After generating electricity for over 40 years, the power plant is now proposed to be an ecological park, specially designed to create a space that acts as a breathing lung for the capital.State-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has finalised a proposal to convert the ash disposal area at the former power station into an ecological park.
Air cargo terminal to be competed by Jan ’19 - Times of India
Surat: The construction of modeular air cargo terminal at Surat airport is in final stages and likely to be completed by January-2019. The facility is expected to benefit the agriculture and industry both. South Gujarat has agro and aqua export potential of more than 5,000 metric tones per annum for mangoes, chikoo, roses, gerbera, shrimp etc.
Sachin Tendulkar to inaugurate 4th India-West Indies ODI by ringing bell - Times of India
MUMBAI: The Cricket Club of India, which is hosting the fourth One-Day International between India and West Indies, announced on Wednesday that cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar will inaugurate the game.The October 29 day-night match was originally allotted to Wankhede Stadium managed by the Mumbai Cricket Association , but was later shifted to Brabourne Stadium , as the city cricket body cited financial constraints in hosting the game.Tendulkar has "consented to 'Ring the Bell' to inaugurate the...
CBI shakeup: Opposition cries foul; govt defends its decision - Times of India
NEW DELHI: In an unprecedented move, the government in the wee hours of Wednesday sent CBI director Alok Verma and special director Rakesh Asthana on leave amid an ongoing spat between them.
Congress announces list of 40 candidates for Mizoram polls - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday announced the names of all its candidates for the November 28 Assembly polls in Mizoram , where Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla will contest from two constituencies.The Central Election Committee (CEC) of the Congress selected the candidates and the party's general secretary in-charge of the CEC, Mukul Wasnik, made the announcement.Lal Thanhawla will contest from the Champhai South (ST) and Serchhip (ST) seats -- both reserved for the Scheduled Tribe (ST)...
Asian Champions Trophy: Coach Harendra Singh not happy with strikers squandering chances - Times of India
MUSCAT: Chief hockey coach Harendra Singh lashed out at Indian strikers for missing half-a-dozen chances against Malaysia to settle for a goalless draw in an Asian Champions Trophy match, on Tuesday."I am not happy at the way our strikers continue to miss scoring opportunities. The strikers need to work harder.
Tamil Nadu Hajj Committee invites applications - Times of India
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Hajj Committee has invited applications from Muslims residing in Tamil Nadu who intending to perform Haj pilgrimage in 2019.The application form can be obtained from the secretary and executive officer, Tamil Nadu State Hajj Committee, Rosy Tower, Third Floor, New No 13, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 34.Applications can also be downloaded from the website www.hajcommittee.gov.in.
Mumbai sees dip in minimum temperatures - Times of India
MUMBAI: Residents woke up to a colder morning on Wednesday as minimum temperatures recorded by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai observatory dropped further to 20.4 degree Celsius.
Greek ex-minister jailed for graft in long-running defence probe
ATHENS: A prominent Greek socialist ex-minister was jailed for graft in a 2003 case linked to a navy frigate upgrade, a court source said.Former defence minister Yannos Papantoniou and his wife were placed in pre-trial detention late Tuesday for allegedly stashing some 2.8 million Swiss francs (2.45 million euros) from contract bribes in dozens of Swiss accounts.
SMNRU hostellers clash after drinking, 16 evicted - Times of India
LUCKNOW: The hostel inmates of Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (SMNRU) consumed alcohol and clashed with each other on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday in Block-2 of the boys’ hostel. Broken alcohol bottles were found on the spot and entire incident was captured by the CCTV cameras installed in the hostel.The university authorities evicted 16 hostellers involved in the incident and banned them from availing hostel services in near future.
Asia Cup: Rohit's calming influence reflected in his captaincy, says Shastri - Times of India
DUBAI: India coach Ravi Shastri is impressed by skipper Rohit Sharma 's "calming influence", which reflected in his leadership during India' triumphant Asia Cup campaign.In the absence of regular captain Virat Kohli , Rohit led India to its seventh Asia Cup title on Friday night, defeating Bangladesh in a last-ball thriller in a low-scoring final.Rohit's captaincy is like a breath of fresh air for Team India which now has a second line of leadership in the limited overs format."Rohit was a...
Canacona receives 59mm rain, heaviest of September - Times of India
PANAJI: Canacona received one of the heaviest 24-hour rain spells for September on Thursday, recording 59mm.While the rain activity has kept weakening after mid-July, it had thinned further in September, raising the deficit to 19% on Friday.A trough from north interior Karnataka to Gulf of Mannar in the south – a welcome development after a long dry spell— now runs from eastcentral Arabian Sea, off the south Maharashtra coast to southwest Bay of Bengal.“This system is intensifying the entire...
45,000 houses on Chennai fringes to get piped drinking water supply - Times of India
CHENNAI: At least 45,000 houses in two areas that were added to the corporation limits and five others on the fringes will get two basic amenities like the rest of the metropolitian city — piped water supply and underground sewerage connection in the next seven years.In what is set to be a step ahead than most areas, each of these localities will have smart water meters and desalination plants besides water pumping stations.
Quality education a solution to all ills, says retired SC judge - Times of India
Mysuru: “Education is a treasure that can be preserved without any fear of loss,” said Justice V Gopala Gowda, a retired judge of the Supreme Court here on Friday.
ACB nabs principal for Rs 100 bribe - Times of India
Vadodara: Principal of a primary school in Mahisagar district was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 100 from the father of a girl student.Rajeshkumar Patel, principal of Nani Denavad primary school in Kadana taluka, had sought the bribe to clear the scholarship of the class VII girl.Patel had taken Rs 500 from the father earlier.Before giving the remaining Rs 100, the girl’s father approached the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) that laid a trap to nab the principal.
MSEDCL inflating bills of BPL consumers in Akola - Times of India
Nagpur: MSEDCL has suffered a major embarrassment after it came to fore that engineers of Akola had been sending inflated bills to below poverty line (BPL) consumers, and to municipal corporation for usage of street lights.When the additional executive engineer pulled up the assistant engineers for their illegal activities, they wrote a letter to him stating that his predecessor had orally instructed them to do so.Sending inflating bills to consumers is not limited to Akola.
France calls for new global coalition, with or without US
CAMBRIDGE: France's leaders are proposing a new international coalition to revive global cooperation that they say is being threatened by countries like the United States and Russia.Foreign affairs minister Jean-Yves Le Drian announced the plan Friday while speaking at Harvard University, calling for an alliance of "goodwill powers" that believe in cooperation and share democratic values.Any nation could join, but the minister says he hopes it would include countries like India, Australia and...
Crude bombs in front of Lake Town shop - Times of India
KOLKATA: Panic broke out at Greenpark in Lake Town when residents spotted two crude bombs in front a closed photocopy shop on the ground floor of a residential apartment around 6.30am on Thursday.The locals informed the cops who took them away. "Several schoolchildren crowd my store from early morning.
Communists, socialists should unite to defeat BJP: Dipankar Bhattacharya - Times of India
PATNA: CPI (ML) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya on Thursday called for an alliance between the communists, socialists and other like-minded parties to defeat BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.He dubbed the party’s rally at Gandhi Maidan here on Thursday as the “declaration of popular intent” to oust PM Narendra Modi from power at the Centre.
Ganja haul, thanks to old woman - Times of India
Rajkot: Had it not been for an elderly woman a team of Rajkot crime branch officials , which had gone to Dali village of Borsad taluka in Anand district in search of ganja (marijuana) cache, would have returned empty handed.
Gang of fraudsters busted - Times of India
Rajkot: A gang of three fraudsters was busted in Pedla village of Jetpur taluka in Rajkot on Thursday.According to police, they had a tip-off that the accused, identified as Bhikhunath Parmar (33), a resident of Umarkot village of Dhoraji taluka in Rajkot district, Jagdishnath Muliana (22), a resident of Upleta in Rajkot district, and Maheshnath Parmar (34), a resident of Kharachia village of Upleta taluka, had come to Jetpur to sell the stolen jewellery.“We recovered 40.380 gram gold...
4th Jio Filmfare Awards Marathi 2018: Priya Bapat says she feels nice that she is competing with strong contenders - Times of India
Red carpet is all rolled out and Marathi celebrities are leaving no stone unturned to make the most of the starry night. Priya Bapat, who is nominated
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