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Former Union minister Shantaram Potdukhe passes away - Times of India
NAGPUR: Former Union minister and Congress leader Shantaram Potdukhe died at a hospital here on Sunday following brief illness, his family said.He was 86 and is survived by his wife, son and a daughter.
Irom Sharmila joins Kerala nun rape case protest - Times of India
BENGALURU: Manipuri civil rights activist Irom Sharmila led a protest by women lawyers against Kerala’s alleged soft-pedalling of the nun rape case in Freedom Park on Sunday.Former nun Sister Jesme and former Kerala high court justice B Kemal Pasha also took part in the protest organised by NLS Legal Aid Society.“I am shattered by what has been done to a nun, living within the church — God’s home — by a person who considers himself a divine protector of the religion.
Happy Daughters Day 2018: Can we please stop treating our daughters like sons?
It was one of those days. The Delhi heat was breathing down my neck like an angry dragon, there was no water supply for last 24 hours and my deadline to pay our room rent was long gone. As I hurriedly packed my bag for office, I made sure to take out the envelope containing twenty thousand rupees from the bag. Clutching the bag with one hand and the tattered envelope with the other, I struggled to dial my landlord’s number.
Three booked for extorting money on rape case threat, 2 cops suspended - Times of India
HISAR: Hansi police have booked three persons and suspended two policemen on charges of extortion. The two cops have been suspended as they allegedly threatened to implicate the complainant in a rape case. Police said a case was registered against Jaswant, Devi Dayal and Hardeep Sharma on the complaint of Ramesh Kumar, a resident of Bodha Ram locality in Hansi town. In his complaint to the Hansi SP, he alleged that he was forced to pay Rs 10 lakh to the cops and three others this March.
Injured naval officer located by Indian Navy - Times of India
KOCHI: An Indian Navy aircraft has located the vessel of Indian Naval officer Abhilash Tomy , who was badly injured while participating in the Golden Globe Race, "rolling excessively" in the South Indian Ocean, a Defence spokesman said Sunday.Tomy had suffered a back injury Friday after his yacht was hit by a vicious storm with 14-metre-high waves mid-way across south Indian Ocean.The Indian Navy's P8I aircraft, which flew from Mauritius in the early hours Sunday, has located the "mast broken...
Bengaluru’s 1st woman rowdy-sheeter elected Rama Sene city chief - Times of India
BENGALURU: M Yashaswini Gowda, the first woman history-sheeter of the city, has now been appointed as city president of Sri Rama Sene, a right-wing organisation.A video showing Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Muthalik electing Yashaswini to the post at a ceremony at a private hotel went viral online, with many criticising him. Muthalik justified Yashaswini’s appointment, saying she is still an accused and not a convict.
Friend kills youth over insult to mom - Times of India
KOLKATA::A 22-year-old youth was shot dead by his friend in Halisahar on Saturday morning. Police arrested the accused Subhadeep Das, 24, for killing Rahul Thakur who had allegedly made vulgar comments about Das’ mother. Police have seized the firearm from Das.According to sources, friends Das and Thakur got into an argument at a tea stall in Balibhara. Both were using slang and others had to intervene to stop the argument.Later in the evening, the duo argued again.
Nobody from Kashmir police has resigned, says Rajnath Singh - Times of India
Vadodara: Union home minister Rajnath Singh has called the reports of resignations of special police officers (SPO) of Jammu & Kashmir police as baseless.Singh, who was in the city on Saturday to offer prayers at a Ganesha pandal in Dandiya Bazaar, told reporters that nobody has resigned from Jammu & Kashmir police.
To checkmate Deshmukh in Katol, CM sends corporator Thakre - Times of India
Nagpur: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has assigned BJP corporator Avinash Thakre to look after party’s affairs in Katol legislative assembly constituency. The move is being seen as a plan to tackle BJP MLA Ashish Deshmukh who has been vociferous against the party for some time now.Three-time corporator Thakre is a close aide of Fadnavis having won from ward no.
Ghaziabad gets a plant to treat garbage collected from religious places daily - Times of India
GHAZIABAD: Waste generated from religious places like temples are often dumped in rivers, causing pollution. To put an end to this menace, the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation on Saturday inaugurated a plant in Sai Upvan area to convert waste into compost.
Huda plans drive against squatters, seeks security cover - Times of India
GURUGRAM: In a bid to dispose of complaints received at the CM’s window, Huda officials have approached district authorities to provide them with duty magistrates and police force. Huda requires the manpower to conduct enforcement drives planned following the complaints, officials said.According to an official, there are over 100 complaints from the CM’s window that are awaiting action from the authority.
Hefty fee drives 2,000 private school students to join govt schools - Times of India
GURUGRAM: At least 2,000 students have switched to government schools from private schools in Gurgaon district this session, according to the district elementary education officer. This has happened on account of various reasons, including affordability.
Delhi: Servant steals Rs 70 lakh, co-accused held - Times of India
NEW DELHI: A 37-year-old man has been arrested for his involvement in a Rs 70 lakh theft case that was executed by his friend, who worked as the complainant's servant, police said on Saturday.Additional commissioner of police Rajiv Ranjan said Yakub Hasan, 37, was arrested near his house in north Delhi's Kadi Vihar area here on Friday.On August 27, the owner of Reema Polychem Private Limited in Azadpur sent his servant Dhan Singh Bisht to collect a payment of Rs 70 lakh from a client."After...
Rohtang Pass receives snowfall, Manali-Spiti connectivity disrupts - Times of India
MANALI: Rohtang Pass , the gateway to Lahaul Valley, received more than four inches of snowfall on Saturday following which the Kunzum Pass has been closed.Manali-Spiti valley has been cut off for vehicular traffic whereas traffic on Manali-Lahaul was running smooth.The valley was already experiencing a prolonged monsoon and now this early snowfall has raised problems for orchardists.The surrounding areas of Manali received heavy rainfall since morning.
Not interested in regime change but want Iran to change its behaviour: Mike Pompeo
WASHINGTON: The US is not interested in regime change in Tehran, but wants it to change its behaviour and stop continuing with their terror threats to the world, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said Friday as he described Iran as the world's "largest state sponsor of terror".Earlier this year, the Trump administration had withdrawn from the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal and reimposed a series of tough sanctions on Iran.While the first phase of sanctions is already in place, the sanctions would...
Ludhiana: Firm booked for not paying Rs 3.3 cr GST - Times of India
LUDHIANA: Goods and Services Tax (GST) commissionerate, Ludhiana, has booked a prominent city firm for non-payment of Rs 3.3-crore GST.
Intensity of rain to reduce in Bihar: Met - Times of India
PATNA: Rain continued to lash Patna and several other parts of the state for the second consecutive day on Friday due to a cyclonic storm over south Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh coast.In its daily weather bulletin, Patna Meteorological Centre stated that light to moderate rainfall occurred at most places in the state except northwestern parts and light rainfall at one or two places.While the state capital received 15.7mm rainfall over the last 24 hours, other places which recorded...
'Manmarziyaan' writer Kanika Dhillon lashes out at protests against the film in an open letter - Times of India
'Manmarziyaan' writer shares her feelings in the wake of recent outrage by some groups over some scenes in the film.
Vasco locals irked as trucks dump trash loads on road outside plant - Times of India
VASCO: The Mormugao municipal council’s garbage treatment plant at Sada is filled to capacity, and trucks have now resorted to dumping garbage on the road outside its compound. Irked locals who gathered there on Friday warned municipality staff that they wouldn’t allow more dumping in the area, and “would send back trucks”.Sources in the know told TOI that the contract between the MMC and contractor responsible ended more than a month ago.
Jeweller cheated of Rs 79 lakh, 5 booked - Times of India
Ghaziabad: An FIR has been registered against five persons, including the brother of the city president of a political party, for allegedly duping a jeweller of nearly Rs 79 lakh on the pretext of selling a house to him.The accused have been identified as Vikas Chaudhary, the brother of the functionary, his wife Priti, mother-in-law Harbiri, sister-in-law Kavita and brother-in-law Rajat Bhashkar, all residents of Shastri Nagar.
Motorists have close shave as door panel juts out of MTC bus - Times of India
CHENNAI: Poor conditions of MTC buses not only expose those inside them to many risks but also those outside.On last Saturday, motorists moving adjacent to a MTC bus on DGS Dinakaran Salai had a near miss when the top hinges of the right door panel gave away, leaving the panel precariously jutting out.
Nod for 24x7 ops at Surat airport - Times of India
Surat: Surtis can hope to fly to international destinations soon from Surat airport Airports Authority of India (AAI) has given approval for commencement of 24x7 operations at Surat airport with effect from October 28 and that Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has also given its nod with regard to security clearance of existing terminal building and commencement of international operations from the airport.Airport director Sanjay Kumar Panigrahi said, “The wait for 24x7 operations at...
Swimming classes only for boys after nursery kid’s rape - Times of India
Greater Noida: A well-known Greater Noida school, where a nursery student was allegedly raped by a swimming pool lifeguard in July, has decided to resume its swimming sessions from September 25, after a gap of over two months. But this time — it’s “only for boys”.Parents of male wards have been asked by the school to sign a consent form stating that they’re aware that the “school is taking all precautions, hence, will not hold the school liable for any untoward incident beyond its control”.
Congress has to stand on its feet in Bengal: Somen Mitra - Times of India
KOLKATA: Newly-appointed West Bengal Congress chief Somen Mitra said on Friday that his priority will be to make the the party stand on its feet in the state. Mitra said that vote share of Congress has dwindled to 2-2.5% in the state and that needs to be shored up.The Congress on Friday removed Adhir Chowdhury from the post of the Bengal Congress chief and appointed septuagenarian Mitra as the new president.
RLSP dares JD(U) to reveal number of Lok Sabha seats offered by BJP - Times of India
PATNA: Upendra Kushwaha-led Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) on Friday accused JD(U) of creating unnecessary confusion among the NDA partners in Bihar by issuing “inconsistent” statements over seat-sharing for upcoming Lok Sabha election.The party also dared the JD(U) leadership to reveal the exact number of Lok Sabha seats it has been offered by the BJP, if it has really worked out a seat sharing formula with the saffron party.“The BJP, despite being the largest partner, has so far not...
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