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Sensex breaches 38,000 for first time as bulls go strong on Street - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The equity markets on Thursday reached yet another milestone as the benchmark index Sensex breached the 38,000-mark for the first time.
Ghatkopar blast: Techie detained as court lets off last accused - Times of India
MUMBAI: In a new twist in the 2002 Ghatkopar BEST bus blast case, the Gujarat ATS has detained a software engineer for his alleged role in the explosion that killed two people and injured over 50.Ironically, the detention was made a day before a special POTA court discharged the last accused in custody in the case for lack of evidence on Tuesday. The Gujarat ATS said they had been keeping tabs on Yahya Shaikh, 34, for the past year.
Bad police control led to crowd crush at Rajaji - Times of India
The stampede that killed four and injured 52 as partymen poured into Rajaji Hall to have a glimpse of their favourite leader exposed poor coordination and crowd management of senior police officers who were in charge of arrangements. Though more than 5,000 police personnel and a battalion of rapid action force were posted at the Omandurar government estate, officers not only failed to deploy them at crucial spots but also failed to lead them from the front.
Crimes against women: 3 arrested in Thane in 24 hrs - Times of India
THANE: Three persons involved in separate incidents of stalking, molestation and rape were arrested in the last 24 hours.In the first case, Amol Kurkute (28) was arrested for allegedly stalking and threatening a 22-year-old woman who had spurned his proposal. A police officer said that Kurkute had waylaid her and proposed to her on the road, but she ignored him. He then threatened her against getting into any relationship with anyone else.
NMC to lose reservation land on Hingna Rd - Times of India
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is all set to lose yet another sprawling reservation land for its failure to acquire it in 18 years. The 1.22 hectare land in question is situated on Hingna road.City’s development plan was approved in 2000. There were 891 reservation lands of which 202 were for the NMC’s purpose. The NMC was supposed to acquire all within a period of 10 years.
‘Need underpass in Pari Chowk to overcome traffic snarls’ - Times of India
GREATER NOIDA: The residents of Greater Noida submitted a petition to the CEO of Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority , Parth Sarthi Sen Sharma, on Wednesday demanding action over rampant encroachments, traffic pressure at Pari Chowk , deteriorating groundwater level and dangling cables and rusting poles in the sectors.According to petitioners, the city with its annual Formula One Indian Grand Prix event, many colleges and universities, planned sectors and green areas, is...
Special police cell in Mewat to track rumours on social media - Times of India
GURUGRAM: Mewat SP has formed a special vigilance team to check the spread of rumours and fake images on social media. A mobile number has also been advertised by the police for registering complaints on objectionable posts.The cell, consituted by SP Nazneen Bhasin, is headed by the in-charge of security branch and will keep a tab on viral WhatsApp Facebook posts in nearby districts which may spread false rumors or threaten the peace in Mewat.
To protest transfer of teachers, 55 students 'flee' from Jharkhand school - Times of India
JAMSHEDPUR: Fifty-five students of a school in Jharkhand 's West Singhbhum district on Wednesday fled from the educational institution during a physical activity, to protest the transfer of four teachers, police said.Out of the 55 students, 45 returned to the school in Majhgaon in the evening, superintendent of police, Kranthi Kumar Gadidesi said."It was nothing serious but the girls decided to leave the school in protest against the transfer of four teachers," he said.A police team is on the...
UGC to provide free online plagiarism detection tool to varsities
VISAKHAPATNAM: Union HRD ministry will soon provide universties with a free online plagiarism detection tool to check the research work or publications.
Transport strike hits students as autos stop plying - Times of India
COIMBATORE: Parents of children, who take private cabs, autorickshaws and vans to school, had a tough time on Tuesday as the vehicles remained off roads due to strike by public transport organizations. Though some of them were informed about the strike on Monday evening, it wasn't easy for them to either drop children or find a fare aggregator cab.
Friends & foes: How Karunanidhi and MGR made each other - Times of India
Words and actions are what make politicians — and, in the case of Karunanidhi and MGR, it was one man’s words and the other’s actions that helped build each other. Karunanidhi wrote scripts that turned MGR into a star, while the actor took to the masses the Dravidian ideals on which Karunanidhi built his political legacy.For nearly 30 years, the two were close friends, sharing the struggles young people in films and politics face.
Imtiaz Ali: 'Laila Majnu' is an unsafe film to make - Times of India ►
Filmmaker-producer Imtiaz Ali, who is all set with his forthcoming production 'Laila Majnu', said that his film is not a safe bet at the box office. Imtiaz was interacting with the media at the trailer launch of 'Laila Majnu' along with co-producer Ekta Kapoor, actors Avinash Tiwary and Tripti Dimri and director Sajid Ali on Tuesday in Mumbai.
No bar on spl CAP round for pvt engg colleges: HC - Times of India
Nagpur: After being hit by alarming vacancies in engineering (BE/BTech) colleges across Maharashtra, two private colleges from Amravati knocked the judiciary’s doors praying for a special round of admissions for them.Earlier, a pharmacy college had moved the high court with a similar demand and was allowed to participate in the fourth round of admissions, which was solely reserved for government and aided colleges.
NMC contractors launch sit-in over Rs200cr dues - Times of India
Nagpur: In a bid to draw the attention of the civic administration, office-bearers of Nagpur Municipal Corporation Contractors’ Welfare Association (NMCCWA) sporting black-ribbons launched a sit-in protest on Tuesday outside mayor Nanda Jichkar’s office to demand release of their payment. The protest will be held every day from 4pm to 6pm until the dues are cleared.The contractors submitted a memorandum to the mayor and municipal commissioner Virendra Singh.
Stranded Kailash pilgrims on their way home - Times of India
Coimbatore: The twenty-three Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, who were stranded in Simikot—the administrative headquarters of Humla district in the mountainous region of northwestern Nepal—due to bad weather, have reached Nepal Kunj by flight and are likely to reach their homes by Wednesday. The group, consisting of 12 people from Tirupur and 11 from other districts, had left for the pilgrimage from the Vallalar Trust in Tirupur on July 23.
Manchester City goalkeeper Hart signs for Burnley - Times of India
LONDON: Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart has signed for Burnley from Manchester City, with City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak hailing his enormous contribution to the success of the Premier League champions.The 31-year-old, who failed to make the England squad for the World Cup, has signed a two-year contract with Burnley for an undisclosed fee, the club said on Tuesday.The arrival of Hart strengthens Burnley's impressive goalkeeping ranks following a dislocated shoulder sustained by Nick...
Virat Kohli has almost attained legendary status: MS Dhoni - Times of India
MUMBAI: Even as he appeared slightly reluctant to talk about cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was bold enough to take a few expected 'bouncers' hurled at him at the launch of Run Adam - an app to help budding athletes in which he's bought 25% stake.The most obvious query had to be about the reason why he asked the umpires for the ball after India lost the third ODI to England by eight wickets at Leeds last month.
Arun Jaitley to resume office in 3rd week of August - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Union Minister Arun Jaitley , who had undergone a kidney transplant surgery on May 14, is likely to resume office of Finance Minister in the third week of August, sources said.Jaitley, according to sources, is recovering well and will be able to assume the responsibilities of the Finance Ministry.He has been quite active on social media -- writing blogs on various economic and non-economic issues, like National Register for Citizens (NRC) in Assam, over four-decades of Emergency,...
SC asks print, electronic, social media not to publish in any form pictures of victims of sexual abuse - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court, which expressed concern on Tuesday over incidents of rape in the country by observing that women are being raped "left, right and centre", has asked all the print, electronic and social media not to publish or display photos of victims of sexual abuse even in blurred or morphed form in any case across the country.The apex court also warned against interviewing minor victims of sexual abuse saying it has serious mental impact.It asked the Centre to apprise it on...
China will allow foreign students to take part-time jobs
BEIJING: China will allow foreign students at Chinese universities to take part-time jobs during their studies to make the country's higher educational system more attractive.A statement issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education said that the government has been introducing a number of exploratory changes allowing international students in Beijing and Shanghai to take part-time jobs or internships off campus as long as they obtain approval from their academic institutions and the entry and...
NRC: SC severely reprimands Assam coordinator, registrar for speaking to media - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court SC ) on Tuesday severely reprimanded National Register of Citizens (NRC) Assam 's state coordinator an its registrar for speaking to the media about the process that will be adopted for finalisation of the NRC draft.The SC Justices Ranjan Gogoi and R F Nariman were referring to state coordinator Prateek Hajela and registrar Shailesh.The apex court said it would have initiated contempt proceedings against Hajela and Shailesh had the task o finalisation of the NRC...
NIA finds common link between 2014 Burdwan, recent Bodh Gaya blasts - Times of India
NEW DELHI: A common link has emerged between the 2014 Burdwan blast and the recent IED explosion in Bodh Gaya with the NIA 's probe into the latter case pointing to two senior Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leaders and absconding accused in Burdwan case, Kausar and Salahuddin, as "main conspirators".The probe into the IED explosion at Kalchakra Maidan, Bodh Gaya, on January 19, coinciding with the visit of the Dalai Lama, found that a group of six men radicalised at madrasas controlled...
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