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Beyond a point, don't 'worry' too much on what people will say on Kashmir: EAM Jaishankar | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said there was no need to "worry" too much beyond a point about what people will say on Kashmir, asserting that India's position on its internal issues has prevailed and will prevail. Addressing a press conference on the first 100 days of the Modi 2.0 government, the minister also asserted that there is a complete predictability of India's position since 1972. "Beyond a point, don't worry too much about what people will say on Kashmir.
NRC-excluded not 'stateless', to enjoy rights for now: MEA | India News - Times of India
A woman checks for names in the final list of the National Register of Citizens in Assam's Morigaon district (...Read More GUWAHATI: Amid concerns raised by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi that NRC may render a large number of people stateless, the government clarified on Sunday that those excluded from the register will continue to enjoy all rights till all legal remedies have been exhausted.
Parents in NRC, 7-yr-old bears 'Bangladeshi' taunt | India News - Times of India
A family check the names of its members in the recently published final list of the National Register of Citiz...Read More GUWAHATI: Seven-year-old Somiara can't fathom why her parents are not "Bangladeshis" but she has suddenly become one in the eyes of her friends. "The other kids have started calling me a Bangladeshi. Are they (police) going to take me away? I am not a Bangladeshi," she said, looking askance at her father as tears streamed down his face.
BJP eyeing options for review of NRC | India News - Times of India
Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has demanded 20% reverification of NRC in border districts of Assam NEW DELHI: Publication of the final National Register of Citizens list in Assam has left the ruling BJP disappointed and the party is determined to seek a thorough review to ensure its political plank retains its credibility and there is a reappraisal of illegal migrants.
Arif Mohammad Khan, who quit Rajiv govt, is new Kerala guv | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Arif Mohammad Khan, a vocal voice against triple talaq and who had resigned from the Rajiv Gandhi cabinet in protest against the enactment of a law to nullify the Supreme Court verdict in the Shah Bano case, has been appointed governor of Kerala, a state where BJP has been struggling to make its presence felt. Senior BJP leader and former Uttarakhand CM Bhagat Singh Koshyari, 77, will be the new governor of Maharashtra.
Lawyers script new trend - doubt SC's efficacy in dealing with a case and then argue that case | India News - Times of India
Till recently, the trend was that lawyers argued their cases and waited for the judgment. Most accepted the judgments of the Supreme Court, howsoever unpalatable they might be. But some minced no words in criticising a judgment if it went beyond the established cannons of law and precedents set by the SC. Some prominent senior advocates have started a new trend. They first write articles in newspapers and web portals raising doubts about the SC's efficacy to deal with a particular case.
Lord Ram was biggest unifying factor in country: Arif | India News - Times of India
Kerala's newly-appointed governor Arif Mohammad Khan during a book launch 'Imam-e-Hind Ram' , in New Delhi on ...Read More NEW DELHI: A few hours after his appointment as Kerala governor was announced, Arif Mohammad Khan on Sunday said several issues facing the country would be automatically resolved if people returned to their roots and accepted their country's ethos and heritage. "We should feel proud of our civilisation, culture and heritage.
Chandrayaan-2 enters circular orbit, lander-orbiter separation today | India News - Times of India
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is looking to carry out the separation of Chandrayaan-2 module (lander Vikram and rover Pragyan) from the orbiter between 12.45pm and 1.45pm on Monday. The decision was taken after a high-level review committee meeting on Saturday. âThe separation is scheduled for around 1.30pm tomorrow (Monday),â a scientist who was on the review committee told TOI.
Emergency dept in all medical colleges by 2022 | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: With an aim to improve trauma care in the country, the government has decided to make it mandatory for all medical colleges to have emergency medicine department by 2022. "We want to develop a cadre of emergency medicine specialists so that one doesn't have to depend on referrals at the time of emergency. The objective is to strengthen interdisciplinary care and managerial care across the country," Board of Governors chairman V K Paul, who is also a member of Niti Aayog, told TOI .
Need an alternative for packaged water: Paswan | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Emphasising the fact that a campaign to shun single use plastic (SUP) will have a huge impact on packaged water bottles which have become a part of urban life, consumer affairs minister Ram Vilas Paswan has urged government departments to find alternatives.
RSS & Jamiat chiefs meet, talk of unity | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: At a time when "polarisation" and "Hindutva" are the buzzwords, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (JUH) chief Maulana Syed Arshad Madani held deliberations on the political situation in the country and on working together for communal harmony. RSS sources confirmed the meeting at Keshav Kunj, Sangh's headquarters in the national capital, on Saturday. The meeting lasted almost one and a half hours.
Kashmir battle heads to the Alps | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The government has sent a team led by senior diplomat Ajay Bisaria to Geneva to boost the Indian presence at the UN Human Rights Council to fend off yet another Pakistani attempt against the Indian decisions on Kashmir. Pakistan is rolling out its own big guns - former foreign secretary Tehmina Janjua and foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, who will address the 42nd session of the human rights body.
India-Pak speakers spar over Kashmir in Male | India News - Times of India
The Maldivian Parliament on Sunday provided an unlikely setting for a heated exchange between Indian and Pakistani representatives after the neighbouring country's delegation veered off topic during a debate on sustainable development goals to raise the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan offers consular access to Jadhav today | India News - Times of India
ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI: Pakistan has once again offered consular access to Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav. Announcing the decision, Pakistani foreign office spokesperson Mohammed Faisal tweeted, "Consular access for Indian spy Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav, a serving Indian naval officer and RAW operative, is being provided on Monday, September 2, in line with Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, ICJ judgment and the laws of Pakistan.
Spider-Man to bid goodbye to the Marvel cinematic universe? - Times of India
Marvel to lose Spider-Man due to profit-sharing dispute. Yes, you heard that right. According to the reports, surfaced on the Internet that Marvel Studios may be stepping away from the cross-studio partnership. Earlier on Tuesday, it was reported that there was a disagreement over the profit-sharing structure. A source in the report who was unauthorized to speak publicly revealed that the negotiations are not yet final.
'Mission Mangal' box office collection Day 6: The Akshay Kumar starrer continues its strong run on weekdays - Times of India
Jagan Shakti directorial ' Mission Mangal ' which stars Akshay Kumar in the lead role has continued in its strong run on Tuesday as the film successfully sails across the weekdays. The film which features an ensemble star cast of Vidya Balan , Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha, Kriti Kulhari, Nitya Menen, Sharman Joshi among others has already crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office in just five days.
All scared and bruised, Parineeti Chopra looks promising in the first look of 'The Girl On The Train' Hindi remake - Times of India
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Rishi Kapoor is looking forward to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with his family back in India - Times of India
It's been almost a year since Rishi Kapoor has been in New York for his cancer treatment. His fans back here are missing the actor in action and so does he who is looking forward to be back in the country as soon as possible. Ever since the news of him being diagnosed with the disease surfaced, his fans and followers along with Bollywood celebs were very concerned about the actor's health. The actor is currently in the last leg of his treatment.
Chidambaram being 'shamefully hunted down' as truth inconvenient to 'cowards': Priyanka | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday slammed the government over the action of probe agencies against former finance minister P Chidambaram, alleging that he is being "hunted down" as he speaks the truth which is "inconvenient to cowards". Priyanka Gandhi also said that the party stands by Chidambaram.
US says it's ready to resume nuclear talks with North Korea
SEOUL: The top US envoy on North Korea says Washington is ready to restart nuclear negotiations with North Korea. Stephen Biegun made the comments Wednesday, a day after the US and South Korea ended their regular military exercises that North Korea calls an invasion rehearsal. During the training, North Korea raised tensions with its own missile and other weapons tests.
Watch: Alia Bhatt gives us a peek into her morning routine on shoot days - Times of India
Alia Bhatt is one busy actress these days with back-to-back film commitments. Currently, in Ooty for the scheduled shoot of dad Mahesh Bhatt’s ‘Sadak 2’, the actress gave fans an all-access pass into her hotel room and most importantly, her morning routine on shoot days. Stating that as her call time was delayed, she went ahead and gave fans a look into her personal space before she heads out to the sets.
Watch: Disha Patani’s fabulous front flip is sure to make your jaw drop! - Times of India
Disha Patani has one of the best bodies in Bollywood and the actress is also a fitness freak who is often seen sharing videos of her work on her social media handles with her fans. She recently shared a video of her front flip act and it is sure to make your jaw drop. Taking to her Instagram handle, she shared a video of herself where she can be seen performing a front flip and amazingly landing on her feet. Dressed in an off-white tee and black pants, Disha can be seen all agile and energetic.
Opposition slams amendment to UAPA, call it draconian | India News - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Opposition parties on Friday slammed the amendment to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) which will empower government to declare individuals as terrorists, saying the new law was "draconian" and could be misused against anyone opposed to the ruling establishment. Resuming the discussion in Rajya Sabha on the amendment, Elamaram Kareem (CPM) said the government was imposing "state terrorism" and dissenting individuals can be declared terrorist.
Facebook uncovers political influence campaign ahead of US midterm elections
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook said Tuesday it shut down 32 fake pages and accounts involved in an apparent "coordinated" effort to stoke hot-button issues ahead of November midterm US elections, but could not identify the source although Russia is suspected of involvement.It said the "bad actor" accounts on the world's biggest social network and its photo-sharing site Instagram could not be tied directly to Russian actors, who American officials say used the platform to spread disinformation ahead...
Flights diverted as rain hits operations at Delhi's IGI airport - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Heavy showers late on Tuesday evening in the capital saw a number of flights getting delayed while trying to land at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International ( IGI ) airport. Several flights had also to be diverted to nearby airports.Flights were diverted on account of heavy rains and traffic congestion at the airport with diversions made to airports like Jaipur, Lucknow and Amritsar among others between 11pm and 12.30am.
Natural or lab-grown, diamonds are diamonds: FTC - Times of India
Surat: Diamantaires in Surat and Mumbai will be facing a direct competition with the lab-grown diamonds in America. Reason: the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States has expanded its definition of ‘diamond’ to include those grown in a laboratory.As part of several changes to its jewellery guidelines for the American consumers, the FTC has removed the word natural from its earlier definition of mined diamonds.India is the largest exporter of polished diamonds to the US.
NEET-UG second selection list in state further delayed
MUMBAI: The second selection list for MBBS admissions in the state is further delayed, as the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), on Tuesday, announced that it will be released only after the vacant all-India quota seats will be surrendered to the state.The NEET-UG admissions in medical colleges across the country are held over multiple court matters.
Muslim girls should convert and marry Hindu boys: Sadhvi Prachi - Times of India
AGRA: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Sadhvi Prachi stoked a fresh controversy by saying that Muslim girls should convert and marry Hindu boys as Islam is a "dangerous religion" that can only destroy their life.By converting, Muslim girls would save themselves from practices like " triple talaq " and "halala", she said adding that conversion to Hinduism will save them of life long harassment and threat.While interacting with media persons in Mathura on Tuesday after visiting Banke Bihari...
Man arrested for sexually harassing minor girl - Times of India
MADURAI: A 40-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for sexually harassing a minor girl at Sholavandan in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu The accused, R Vijayan, sexually harassed the 13-year-old girl when she was alone at her home on Saturday.
2 crore saplings to be planted under 'mission tandrust punjab' - Times of India
LUDHIANA: Punjab Forest Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot on Tuesday claimed that Punjab Forest Department will plant 2 crore saplings in different parts of the state this year which is being done with a view to make “Mission Tandrust Punjab” a grand success. He said that in a bid to increase the green cover in the state, various others departments would also be roped in for this purpose.
CBSE UGC NET 2018 results liekly to be declared at 5 PM today @ cbsenet.nic.in - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education ( CBSE ), who had conducted the University Grants Commission's National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET), probably for the last time this year, is likely to declare the UGC-NET 2018 result today evening at around 5 PM.
'New Man' Neymar confesses exaggeration at World Cup - Times of India
Neymar has insisted his on-field antics during the World Cup 2018 were not because he fell too much, but because he "crumbled" as the Brazilian admitted he can be a "brat" and "piss people off ". The world's most expensive player clocked up an incredible 14 minutes rolling around on the floor during this summer's showpiece in Russia and became the butt of a number of viral social media memes as a result of his overreactions.
Granting India STA-1 status sign of trust in bilateral relationship: Indian envoy - Times of India
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration's decision to place India in the Strategic Trade Authorisation-1 list of countries, that eases export of high-tech items, acknowledges the security as well as economic relationship between the two largest democracies of the world, and boosts the defence partnership in a big way, India's top diplomat here on Monday said."It is a sign of trust not only in the relationship but also on India's capabilities an economy and as security partner, because it also...
After Akola, pink bollworm detected in Wardha village - Times of India
Wardha: The pink bollworm , which had infected almost 50% cotton plants in the region last year, has resurfaced in Nijampur village of Arvi tehsil, Wardha district.Earlier, the pink pest was detected in Akola district.Cotton farmer Suresh Bhange of Nijampur village had reported the existence of pink bollworm in his farm to the agriculture department on July 27.An expert team of district agriculture superintendent Vidya Mankar, Agriculture Science Centre’s pest expert Dr Umbarkar and Cotton...
No leopard spotted for months in Asola Bhatti: State to Centre - Times of India
GURUGRAM: A proposal being prepared by the Haryana government since October 2017 and submitted on June 25 at a meeting of an expert committee of the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEF&CC) that is deliberating over declaration of eco-sensitive zones (ESZ), has claimed there haven’t been any leopard sightings near Asola Bhatti wildlife sanctuary.The MoEF&CC expert committee has now recommended Haryana’s proposal for finalisation, subject to submission of additional...
PM Modi praise for ragpicker’s boy who cracked AIIMS - Times of India
INDORE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Asharam Choudhary, son of a ragpicker from Dewas district , who cracked AIIMS entrance test in first attempt.Buoyed by the wishes, the Dewas lad claimed that he felt more responsible now to study hard and contribute to nation building.Asharam, who joined AIIMS Jodhpur a week ago, was pleasantly surprised when Modi wished him and his family during his Mann Ki Baat address to countrymen and said that the youth presented an...
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