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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot questioned the state of jurisprudence in the country on Wednesday, alleging that corruption had seeped so deep into the judicial system that “many lawyers write judgments and take them to courts, and the same judgments are delivered, be it the lower or upper judiciary”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XTVkgK7

The first and the foremost challenge of the new opposition alliance would be to select a national convenor. This could be a tricky move as several leaders have played a key role in bringing the opposition parties on one platform. The meeting is also likely to discuss the seat-sharing formula as many allies at the national level are political adversaries in the states. However, the biggest issue that the opposition bloc faces is - who will be the prime ministerial candidate of the alliance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KPlQmI2

Foreign minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday slammed China for another act of cartographic aggression that saw Beijing again releasing a “standard” map of the country, which showed Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin in it, and said such absurd claims would not help China take over these territories. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BL4l3Hu

The government on Tuesday slashed the price of domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 200, the sharpest-ever reduction that will provide relief to more than 33 crore households amid high inflation, ahead of elections in five states, including politically crucial MP, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EPT7bF3

With an eye on the assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, which are to be held along with the Lok Sabha polls next year, former CM and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday came out in support of “caste census”, saying it is essential to track and eradicate poverty. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HPTAMU0

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A coordination committee of the opposition INDIA bloc is set to be announced at the alliance’s meeting that will be held in Mumbai on August 31 and September 1, said Shiv Sena (UBT) members. The committee is likely to have prominent members from across the parties which are part of the alliance, and it will plan details for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mP0wpE2

In spite of the suspension of three-year sentence in the Toshkhana case, former Prime Minister Imran Khan will stay in jail as he is yet to be granted bail in the Cypher case. The special court overseeing Khan's trial under the Official Secrets Act has ordered that he be kept in Attock Jail till he appears before the court on August 30. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VYNlE1y

Odisha is on track to become the first state to employ GPS-enabled tracking devices for undertrial prisoners facing non-heinous charges — a move that aims to alleviate prison congestion by allowing house arrest for undertrials and potentially reducing the government’s expenditure on jail inmates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OfUJgu5

Stating that it was the jehadi terror attack at Pulwama in February 2019, claiming the lives of 40 CRPF jawans, which caused it to make up its mind to pull the plug on the special status for J&K and integrate the state fully into the Indian Union, the Centre on Monday lobbed the “violation of the Constitution” charge back into the court of the petitioners who have challenged the decision of August 5, 2019. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5JNdXIT

A recent India Meteorological Department evaluation shows a significant decrease in rainwater volume compared with the long-term average in various sub-basins across the country following a bad monsoon and impact of the El Nino phenomenon. The analysis of 101 sub-basins — situated within 27 major basins in India — points to a worrying decline in water volumes, ranging from -149 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) to -528 TMC compared to the established benchmarks. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GHzajRA

The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of a plea filed against demolition drive near Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura to remove alleged encroachment on government land and refused to grant any protection to those removed from the land and asked them to raise their grievances before lower court where the suit is pending. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZEertVI

As Vikram and Pragyan, the Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover, continue to do science on the Moon, Isro has set the date for the launch of its solar mission — 11.50am, on September 2. The agency has completed the integration of the Aditya-L1 spacecraft — India’s first solar observatory mission — with its workhorse launch vehicle, the PSLV, at Sriharikota. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ETUWaXY

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), guided by a Supreme Court (SC) order issued in April, has sent out comprehensive instructions to tax officials regarding reopening of past cases under the Income-tax (I-T) Act. The instructions dated August 23 — aimed at ensuring a uniform practice — state that there will be no reopening and reassessment of completed cases only where the decision of the appellate authorities has become final. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ychkwns

PM Modi invoked “mutual trust” and “democratic values” to pitch for investments in India, as he cited disruptions in the supply chain during Covid to hit out at China. “A profitable market can be sustained when there is a balance in interests of producers and consumers. Treating other countries only as a market will never work. It will harm producing countries sooner or later. Making everyone equal partners in progress is the way forward,” he said at B20 meet. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aCM5L0O

On its social media account, X (formerly known as Twitter), the World of Statistics listed 21 companies that have Indian-origin CEOs. This list includes Alphabet: Sundar Pichai, World Bank Group: Ajay Banga, Micron Technology: Sanjay Mehrotra, Adobe: Shantanu Narayen and many more. Recating on the post, Musk on his micro-blogging account said, "Impressive". from Times of India https://ift.tt/cEk4pR7

The frosty relationship between India and China was on display at an event on Friday evening, where commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal, doubling up as moderator for a panel discussion with trade ministers from some of the G20 nations, posed some tough questions to a Chinese minister. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zib42sx

The government is initiating fresh measures to ensure that rice prices remain under control and overall inflation comes down. On Friday, the Centre imposed 20% export duty on parboiled rice (rice partially boiled with husk), barely a week after imposing 40% duty on exports of onion. Besides, it is expected to notify a minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice, pegged at $1,200 (Rs 99,000) a tonne. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7vAMNRQ

Tragedy struck as a private train coach caught fire in the early hours of Saturday, resulting in the deaths of nine pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh at a railway yard about 1km from Madurai junction in Tamil Nadu. Railway authorities said the fire is suspected to have originated from a gas cylinder, smuggled into the coach for cooking meals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4MAEmJV

Indian badminton player HS Prannoy won a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships after a thrilling semi-final match against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn. Despite his best efforts, Prannoy lost the final match 21-18, 13-21, 14-21. Prannoy's bronze medal extends India's impressive track record in the BWF Worlds. His achievement contributes to India's collection of 14 medals in the prestigious competition. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bFhCf6m

Internet and bulk SMS services were suspended once again in Nuh after right-wing outfits pledged to bring out a Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra on August 28 since the previous one was disrupted because of the communal clash on July 31. Officials said the internet shutdown, which came into force on Friday evening, would continue till August 29. Haryana had suspended internet and SMS services in Nuh, besides imposing a curfew, after the July 31 clash, and restored it only on August 11. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Pec7URp

On CBI's request, SC on Friday entrusted pre-trial procedural work in the 27 cases being investigated by central agency, arising from the ethnic clashes in Manipur and including the parading of two women naked by a mob on May 4, to magisterial and sessions courts in Guwahati in Assam. Of these 27 cases, 20 pertain to molestation, rape and murder of women, three concern looting of weapons, two are cases of murder of male members, and a case each relating to rioting and conspiracy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nuv3fR1

The teacher, seen seated, can be purportedly heard saying in Hindi in one of the clips: "I have declared that there are Muslim children... Why don't you slap him with full force." from Times of India https://ift.tt/R7SgZI8

Former Uttar Pradesh minister Amarmani Tripathi and his wife Madhumani, serving life sentences in the poet Madhumita Shukla murder case, were released on Friday evening, ahead of the completion of their terms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4a2bOki

BJP has always maintained that J&K would not have got the special status that it enjoyed under Article 370 if Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, country’s first home minister who played a crucial role in the integration of the erstwhile princely states into the Indian Union, had his way. The reverence for the “Iron Man” and the architect of unified India found robust mention in the Centre’s arguments before the Supreme Court on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GVivPUX

The national anthem will not be played and the tricolour will not go up inside the arena when an Indian wrestler finishes on the podium at the World Championships in Serbia next month. Indian wrestlers will participate there as ‘neutral athletes’ because UWW – the sport’s global governing body – Thursday suspended the Indian federation (WFI) for its failure to hold elections in the wake of sexual harassment allegations against outgoing chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YpVLykB

The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay has received its first ever anonymous donation of Rs 160 crore. The cheque has come from an alumnus who wishes to maintain complete privacy about his gift. The donation has come at a time when the institution has been hit by budget cuts and is taking loans from the Higher Education Financial Agency (HEFA) for expansion. The donated funds will go towards setting up a Green Energy and Sustainability Research hub (GESR) on campus. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OB84e2f

A day after Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram touched down on Moon’s south polar region, Isro on Thursday switched on the payloads on Vikram and started moving Pragyan, the rover, on the lunar surface. On why the rover took more than four hours to roll out, Isro chairman S Somanath told TOI: “After the landing, we had to check the inclination, terrain condition and temperatures, and wait for the lunar dust to settle. The rover came out late last night.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/NoicYTC

Every time an Isro rocket takes off or a mission like Chandrayaan-3 is completed, project comparisons — even with movies — become commonplace. How does India do it? “That’s a secret,” said Isro chairman Somanath in half jest after Vikram’s touchdown on Wednesday. Isro scientists said three factors make its missions cost-effective: Indigenisation, ingenuity, affordable manpower. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dLjkeb2

Arunachal Pradesh Congress leader Padi Richo, through Senior Advocate Manish Tiwari, said the SC must take into account the possible fallout of the Union government's "arbitrary" and "unconstitutional" exercise to end the special status of J&K under Article 370, which was promised by the framers of the Constitution in 1950, for the N-E states. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1yBU9Oz

Space agency, ISRO, achieved a historic soft-landing on the Moon's south polar region with its Chandrayaan-3 mission. The lander, Vikram, successfully descended and established communication links with the operations center in Bengaluru. The mission marks India's entry into an elite club of nations that have achieved lunar surface soft-landings. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1dUzufB

While passing the directive, Justice Ajit Kumar observed that if a person suffers from gender dysphoria and except for physical structure, her feeling and traits are of opposite sex, so much so that that there is a complete misalignment of her personality with physical body, such a person does possess a constitutionally recognized right to get her gender changed though surgical intervention. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hRBF4kD

The head of the Wagner group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who attempted to overthrow Russia's military leadership in June, was reportedly on a plane that crashed in Russia. Russia's ministry for emergency situation said 'There were 10 people on board, including 3 crew members. According to preliminary information, all those on board died'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fg92aPZ

The Madras High Court has criticized the current approach of special courts dealing with disproportionate assets cases against politicians, stating that it could lead to the end of such cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court observed that the change of power in the state often results in the identities of the accused and the prosecution being obfuscated. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vOL7UGS

Jasprit Bumrah, a comeback pacer, led the Indian team to a 2-0 series win against Ireland. The three-match series ended with an abandoned third T20I due to rain in Dublin. Bumrah took four wickets in the two matches, with an average of 9.75. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FNum08f

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the Union health minister to withdraw regulations requiring doctors to prescribe generic drugs until the quality of all medicines can be assured. The IMA also expressed concerns about regulations prohibiting doctors from attending conferences sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. The association called for exemptions for associations and organizations from the regulations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fpb7YzZ

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the development of a resilient and inclusive supply chain, highlighting concerns over dependency on China as the "factory of the world." Modi's remarks came ahead of possible interactions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and in the presence of China's commerce minister. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gmV92iu

India is set to make history by landing a probe in the polar region of the Moon. The Chandrayaan-3 lander, named Vikram, is scheduled to touchdown on Wednesday, followed by the release of the rover named Pragyan. If successful, India will be the first to land close to the lunar south pole. Vikram has been equipped with sturdier legs to withstand landing velocities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cmNWnsQ

The Republican party's first presidential debate for the 2024 elections will be a heated showdown between candidates. Taking place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the debate will offer insight into the party's priorities and strategies. The two-hour debate will be exclusively aired on Fox news and the Fox business network. The Republican National Committee has also chosen Rumble as the livestreaming partner, moving away from larger tech companies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Yh5wuIs

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission is set to land on the Moon's surface on Wednesday, marking a major achievement for the country. After landing, the rover will begin its operations for one lunar day, collecting data from its instruments. The lander will also carry out measurements and study the lunar crust and mantle. The mission aims to explore the unexplored lunar South Pole, with the hope of finding evidence of water, which could potentially be a valuable source of clean energy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Au3eRVF

The IPO of stainless steel flexible hose manufacturer Aeroflex Industries Limited (AIL) will open on August 22 and close on August 24. The company has already raised Rs 104 crore from anchor investors. The IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 162 crore and an offer for sale of up to 1.75 crore equity shares by promoter body Sat Industries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4sWR97L

India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to review their trade pact by 2025, the Indian government said on Monday, less than a month after India's trade minister called the agreement unfair to the Indian industry. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sGZLHdc

United States Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will visit India from August 22-27 to lead the US delegation to the G20 Culture Ministers' Meeting in Varanasi on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QFwvgUy

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is considering an alternative landing date of August 27 for the Chandrayaan-3 mission if conditions are not favourable on August 23. ISRO has taken precautions and learned from the mistakes of the Chandrayaan-2 mission, strengthening the legs of the Vikram lander and conducting rigorous testing. ISRO is prioritizing a smooth landing and will delay if necessary, even though it may result in a loss of four Earth days for rover and lander operations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zgwkVZs

Violence erupted during a circle kabaddi tournament in Derby, UK, where gunshots were fired and individuals fought with swords, rods, and machetes. Four arrested men are suspected of firearm possession and violent disorder. The tournament was organized by the England Kabaddi Federation (EKF), with yellow Khalistan flags present. The incident occurred despite crowd barriers protecting the pitch, and EKF stressed that those involved weren't linked to their affiliated clubs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lmKOufT

The number of Indian students studying in Georgia is increasing, with around 8,000 estimated to be studying there in 2021. Most Indian students go to Georgia for medical studies, attracted by the affordability and safety of the country. Georgia has over 20 universities approved by India's National Medical Commission, offering exposure to patients and degrees recognized by the World Health Organization. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7qCb6N4

Currently, this team is on a new mission - coaching children stranded in Manipur's relief camps in the midst of an ethnic conflict that has plunged the state into civil unrest since May. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tKhgkEo

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in Jammu, Sinha said it doesn’t matter who says what as there is a provision in Indian Constitution kept by its architects like BR Ambedkar and others that says, “Go tough, rather hard against those who pose threat to state/nation’s integrity and sovereignty.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/Vk1wXIl

​​​​Based on intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, a joint team of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search operation there, said an official. As the security forces neared a suspected hideout, holed-up terrorists opened fire, triggering an encounter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZuxnsR2

“Due to the considerable reduction in the flow of pilgrims and the urgent repairs and maintenance of the Yatra tracks at vulnerable stretches being undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), movement of pilgrims on both tracks leading to the Holy Cave is not advisable,” Shree Amarnath Shrine Board said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/e8bAEI2

“On May 30, an attempt was made by four associates of a narco-terror module to smuggle drugs and explosives into India from across the border fence in Poonch. The accused persons were intercepted by Army’s SIKHLI with arms, ammunition, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), and heroin,” the spokesperson said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1i5gOzP

The construction of the sanctum sanctorum of Ayodhya's Ram Temple is ready and Ram Lalla will be consecrated between January 16 and 24 after Makar Sankranti, a top official of the temple trust said on Sunday. The consecration of Ram Lalla will be carried out after the construction of the first floor of the temple, Ram Mandir Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aeDQqLU

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa tied the two-match classical series against American GM Fabiano Caruana 1-1, sending the match to a tie-break. The two players will compete in a tie-break on Monday to advance to the final against world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hpKgwPd

CaratLane recorded a turnover of Rs 2,177 crore for FY 2022-23, and the current transaction thus values the company at almost eight times its FY23 revenue. The deal is expected to be concluded on October 31, subject to approvals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/bCkurOK

The data of prices compiled by the consumer affairs ministry shows that tomatoes were selling at more than Rs 200 a kg across 31 centres on August 4 and the maximum price was Rs 257. But a fortnight later, on Friday, the retail price of the kitchen item was over Rs 200 only at two centres in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lKkiRz9

Lack of protests from “beneficiaries” after the Centre’s decision to discontinue scholarship for minorities for Classes 1-8 last year citing the Right to Education Act, prompted the ministry to set off a review of the scholarship data base for all. The ministry gives scholarship up to PhD level. from Times of India https://ift.tt/a6psNeH

At the garden on Saturday, J&K administration’s secretary (floriculture, gardens and parks) Fayaz Sheikh was honoured with the certification by World Book president and CEO Santosh Shukla. World Book editor Dilip N Pandit, the J&K director of floriculture, other officers and the garden staff were also present on the occasion. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oHZ2prJ

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Vimal Kumar (35), a journalist with a prominent Hindi daily, was shot dead by four unidentified persons at the doorstep of his home in Bihar's Araria district early on Friday, weeks before he was to testify as a prime witness in his younger brother's 2019 murder. from Times of India https://ift.tt/W2ZCr7V

That Bihar's big death toll (518), compared to Himachal's 330, received so little attention is essentially a matter of magnifying the dramatic. Even the startling fact that 160 of the 518 dead in Bihar perished to lightning has received little notice. But every landslide in the hill states is on prime time. from Times of India https://ift.tt/21wEdVB

Jasprit Bumrah, who was leading the side on his return after an 11-month injury layoff, led India to a two-run win over Ireland in the first T20I of the three-match series, claiming 2 for 24 with nine dot balls and forming a formidable pair with Prasidh Krishna. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qsYSrNF

India began their three-match series against Ireland with a two-run victory at The Village in Dublin, but the match was called off due to rain interruptions and a humorous incident. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HAuIKNm

India and China are set to conduct Major General-level talks to strengthen confidence-building measures and reduce friction and trust deficit between the two countries' armies till the two main face-offs at Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh can be resolved. Preserving the buffer zones, adhering to border protocols, exchanging prior information on patrols, and not increasing force levels are some of the CBMs that will be strengthened. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JTcjDzM

The Centre and Gujarat state have defended their decision to release 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, pleading that they did not commit a "rarest of rare crime," and should be allowed to reform and reintegrate at society. However, the Supreme Court asked why the remission policy was applied selectively and why convicts in a similar position continue to remain in jail. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zjhZRfX

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Ravi Shastri, former India head coach, believes pacers play a crucial role in India's upcoming campaigns. He suggests fielding four pacers in the playing eleven for the Asia Cup and ICC ODI World Cup, supported by Sandeep Patil, sparking discussions on the Indian cricket squad composition. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OuHIUoq

Amid high inflation, items ranging from tomatoes to cheese slices are slowly disappearing from the menu of restaurants. Patrons of Burger King India will now be served burgers without tomatoes as the US chain has dropped the veggie from its menu across several Indian outlets. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Cpae40I

An 18-year-old Bihar student was found dead in his Kota PG hostel room, the latest suicide and fourth since the last fortnight. Identified as Valmiki Prasad, the engineering entrant had been preparing for his IIT-JEE exam since last academic session. His last reported activity was a call to his parents on Monday evening to which they replied by arriving in Kota the following day. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tO4g2lY

The Indian Supreme Court has issued a handbook to be used by judges as a guide to gender-just language. The handbook encourages the use of neutral language that avoids patriarchal stereotypes used for decades. Furthermore, the handbook includes a sub-chapter on gender fluidity and discusses harmful stereotypes that can exist with respect to any gender identity. The guide aims to challenge and dispel negative stereotypes and perpetuate discrimination and exclusion. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OebgTm5

An elderly villager was burnt to death by his own family members in Bihar’s Kishanganj district out of “belief” that his sacrifice would help them lay their hands on hidden treasure and they would become richer at once, police said on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1AVWS2t

Police arrested a DMK member on charges of strangulating his father to death and attempting to frame the husband of a panchayat union president for the deed, at a village in the district in Tamil Nadu. Police identified the accused as R Purushothaman, 42, a DMK functionary in the locality. from Times of India https://ift.tt/j8mXSAd

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, emphasized on the accessibility of the judiciary for the common man, ensuring safety of their lives and liberties. He announced further measures to make justice more affordable and inclusive, including the construction of 27 courtrooms in the Supreme Court. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xsXg3Bi

There was yet again no concrete breakthrough in resolving the festering troop face-offs at Depsang Plains and Demchok in eastern Ladakh despite the latest round of top-level military talks being held with China after a gap of almost four months. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Dg8th5M

Far-right populist candidate Javier Milei emerged as the biggest vote-getter in Argentina's primary elections for presidential candidates. With around 92% votes counted, Milei had around 30% of the total vote, making him an unexpected but real contender for the presidency. Milei, an admirer of Trump, wants to abolish the central bank, legalise the sale of human organs, and make it easier to own handguns. from Times of India https://ift.tt/urdvTHM

During the 19th round of military talks, India asked China to withdraw forward deployed troops and restore Indian soldiers' patrolling rights in Depsang Plains and Demchok in eastern Ladakh. The talks ended much earlier than usual, but the official outcome has not been disclosed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IpbNO4f

Police medals for bravery in fighting left-wing extremism in India are more numerous than for counter-terrorism operations in J&K, repeating the same trend witnessed earlier this year on Republic Day. Of the 954 police medals announced, 125 were for gallantry in combating left-wing extremism, and 71 for counter-terrorism in J&K. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8JlbRO3

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The three bills to revamp India's justice delivery system are likely to be taken up for passage in the winter session of Parliament after they are vetted by the standing committee on home affairs. The three bills will replace codes that came into existence during British rule and are likely to be the last ones legislated in the old Parliament building. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tBIfibk

A bailey bridge located over Chorgad river at Nelong valley region of Gangotri national park (GNP) in Uttarkashi district has collapsed after its embankment got washed away due to the recent heavy rainfall. As per sources, the footbridge is important for the Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) as it connects Uttarkashi to the Indo-China border via Himachal Pradesh, and is used for long-range patrolling. Forest guards and local shepherds also use the bridge. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VG1NY5g

Ahead of another round of top-level military talks with China on Monday, the Indian defence establishment says there are "more than adequate" number of Army troops deployed in eastern Ladakh, while the IAF is also maintaining a "robust posture" with combat air patrols and induction of new weapon systems like Israeli drones that can carry missiles and bombs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ilIScLR

The Indian team, led by Hardik Pandya, made a valiant comeback in the third and fourth T20Is but were outclassed by the West Indies in the fifth match, losing the series 2-3. No team has made a successful comeback from 0-2 down in a T20I series, and India also failed to change the outcome in the deciding match in Florida. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oSUF8iZ

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 seeks to introduce a provision for attachment and forfeiture of proclaimed offenders' properties located not just within the country but also outside India. Also, new sections are proposed to be added to make waging of war against the government of a foreign State at peace with India as well as committing of depredation on the territory of such foreign State, an offence punishable with up to seven years in prison. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pSJG3iI

Fifty nurses, along with their families, are among nearly 1,800 persons invited as "special guests" to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15. They have been invited as part of the government's initiative to invite people from all walks of life. "It is good that the nursing profession is being recognised. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GbzVXcU

India made a complete mockery of the 179 chase as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill's belligerent opening stand powered India to a series-levelling nine-wicket victory in the fourth T20I against West Indies in Lauderhill, Florida on Saturday. Jaiswal and Gill smoked dazzling half-centuries as the duo toyed with the West Indies bowling attack during the chase, helping India cross the finish line without breaking a sweat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IRMTld7

Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a rising GOP contender, is employing a unique strategy that combines hard truths and his deeply ingrained Hindu faith in a bid to capture the hearts of Donald Trump supporters and secure the Republican presidential nomination.The 38-year-old fiery leader has been gaining ground in the polls, holding steadfast at third place, trailing only behind former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rMC2JcT

After the month had begun with a 5% surplus on the back of a wet July, the monsoon slipped into the negative zone on Friday with an overall deficit of 1% following a sustained dry spell in August that is likely to continue across most regions of the country for a few more days. Meanwhile, El Nino has strengthened from a "weak" to a "moderate" state and the latest update from US weather agencies late Thursday said there was a 66% chance of it developing into a "strong" event later this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qn8Xd5i

India will once again press for troop disengagement at the strategically located Depsang Plains as well as Demchok in eastern Ladakh during the next round of top-level military talks early next week.The 19th round of corps commander-level talks will be held on the Indian side of the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on August 14, almost four months after the last round failed to break the deadlock, defence sources said on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/De6bVFi

Master Tarlochan Singh, a noted Punjabi writer, died in a car accident on Thursday after his scooter was hit by a speeding SUV in Samrala. He was found dead on the spot. The Punjabi literary community is mourning his untimely demise and paying tribute to him on social media. Artists like Rana Ranbir and Babbu Maan shared their condolences and respect for Master Ji on their social media handles. An FIR has been registered, and the police have seized the SUV. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PxU8CEu

The tug of war over Assam Rifles' deployment in Manipur has led MLAs and ministers on either side of the divide to send memoranda to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with one group asking for the paramilitary force to be entirely replaced in the state and the other wanting it to stay. The political sparring was played out against the backdrop of continuing street protests by women activists against Assam Rifles' presence in the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QkswPb9

RBI is worried about the long extension of home loan tenures. Deputy governor M Rajeshwar Rao on Thursday said that the regulator is not considering defining an "unreasonable elongation" as the bank's board will have to consider this. "It is for the bank board to decide having regard to the tenor and the repayment capacity of the individual borrowers," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GS3io4F

PM Modi Thursday pledged the country’s support to the people in trouble-torn Manipur, calling the northeast a “piece of our heart”. “India stands with Manipur. This House stands with Manipur,” he said, replying to the debate on the no-trust motion brought against the government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/s3kFAuY

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unleashed a scathing attack on opposition's INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) and said it is not INDIA alliance but GHAMANDIA alliance. Taking a swipe at the new name, PM Modi said "opposition needed 'NDA' to stay alive, they just added two 'I's to it due to their arrogance." "You're trying to pass off old vehicle as electric one just by applying new paint," he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/W61f78v

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Former British deputy head teacher Matthew Smith has been jailed for 12 years after admitting paying £66,000 (Rs 69 lakh) to two teenagers (aged 18 and 17) in India to sexually abuse boys in India aged under 13 and send him images and videos of the acts. The prosecution said Smith had also said he would pay the abusers’ school fees in return for the child sex abuse visuals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zKfd7WV

In a race with India to reach the south pole region of the Moon first, Russia is set to launch its first lunar landing mission on August 11 after nearly five decades. Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft will be lifted off on Friday, 28 days after India's Chandrayaan-3 was launched on July 14. The Russian probe is set to touch down around the same time as of Chandrayaan-3, on August 23. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zZUam9I

As it struggles to claw back the wealth it lost because of the allegations levelled by global short seller, Hindenberg, the Adani Group found itself caught in the intense political crossfire over the no-trust vote, with BJP and Congress accusing each other of favouring the conglomerate. “The tribals kept protesting, still their land was given away to Adani's”, as she reeled off the “benefits” allegedly given by Congress and other non-BJP governments to Adani Group, starting from the go-ahead for building Mundra port. from Times of India https://ift.tt/48iMGTa

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday unanimously passed four bills, including one that seeks to equip military commanders of all tri-service organisations with full administrative and disciplinary powers, after the opposition MPs had staged a walkout over the non-acceptance of their demand for holding a discussion on Manipur instead. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Fp5Bhy8

India defeated the West Indies by seven wickets in the third T20I, thanks to Suryakumar Yadav's dismissive performance. The hosts, led by West Indies skipper Rovman Powell, reached a competitive 159 for five. Suryakumar's 83 off 44 balls helped India reach the target in 17.5 overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qJvuTn4

Siddique, popular Malayalam filmmaker and scriptwriter, passed away at the age of 63 in Kochi. He had been undergoing treatment for various ailments and was on ECMO support . Known for movies like ‘Nadodikkattu’, ‘Ramji Rao Speaking’, and ‘In Harihar Nagar’, Siddique had won acclaim for his 2010 movie, ‘Bodyguard’, which was remade in Tamil and Bollywood. His last directorial was the film ‘Big Brother’ starring Mohanlal that released in 2020. Siddique is survived by his wife and three children. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1kH4NMn

India’s focus since 2014 on improving infrastructure in the border areas with China had meant more contestations and counter-patrolling with the Indian military now able to deploy troops and tackle any Chinese movement more efficiently, foreign minister S Jaishankar said on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OYEZt0d

Covid cases are showing signs of increase in Maharashtra after a long lull, while a new Omicron subvariant — EG.5.1 — has been detected in the state in the first instance of its presence in India. According to state health department data, the number of active cases increased from 70 at the end of July to 115 on August 6. The case count in the state on Monday was 109. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Dvrj5eL

Bulldozers were halted in Nuh on Monday on what would have been the fifth day of demolition of properties with alleged links to rioters after the Punjab and Haryana high court took suo motu cognisance of newspaper reports and stepped in. from Times of India https://ift.tt/RnEPbAY

Over 200 roads remain blocked due to recurring rain-triggered landslides across Uttarakhand. The regional meteorological centre predicts an increase in rainfall from Wednesday. Heavy rainfall on Sunday led to the washing away of over 100m stretch of the Maldevta-Suakholi road at Sarkhet in Dehradun district. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2lURV7n

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the plea of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji challenging his arrest and upheld his custody given to Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. It ruled that the agency is empowered to seek custody of an accused and not bound to follow Section 41A of Criminal Procedure Code which mandates that notice be served to the accused for appearance before arrest. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HAKaZQb

With their semifinal berth already secured, India triumphed over reigning champions South Korea with a 3-2 victory in their fourth round-robin encounter of the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai on Monday. This win solidified India's undefeated streak in the continental hockey tournament. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UoVfpsQ

Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah on Sunday shared the dais with Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar for the first time since the NCP leader rebelled against his uncle Sharad Pawar and joined the Eknath Shinde government along with his faction. from Times of India https://ift.tt/st7YAC8

A 66-year-old locksmith from Aligarh has made a giant-sized 400kg lock — almost 10 feet high, 4.6 feet wide and 9.5 inches thick — for the Ram mandir in Ayodhya, reports Mohammad Dilshad. Satya Prakash Sharma, the locksmith, termed it “the world’s largest handmade lock”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/h6BASP5

Despite Tilak Varma's brilliant performance, scoring his first international half-century, India couldn't avoid a thrilling two-wicket defeat in the second T20I against West Indies in Guyana on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Pf59JtU

India made a resounding comeback, displaying their dominance on the field with a convincing 5-0 victory over Malaysia in a round-robin fixture of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy hockey in Chennai on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HqV45U2

Protests and contrasting sentiments were witnessed in J&K on the fourth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the former state into Union territories, reflecting the continuing divide on the decision that stripped its statehood and special status on August 5, 2019. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6UAsfRC

The essence of Friendship Day lies in strengthening existing bonds and fostering new connections. It encourages us to be kinder, more compassionate, and more understanding. As we celebrate this day, we recognize the invaluable role friends play in shaping our lives and making the journey of life more meaningful. Happy Friendship Day! from Times of India https://ift.tt/CZr3alu

The railway police (GRP) will add provisions related to spreading communal disharmony against RPF constable Chetan Singh, who allegedly gunned down his senior and three passengers on the Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express on Monday. This is the first time the agency is taking into account the communal shades to this case. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HgnGIt7

India is working on a framework for carbon credit export with Japan and is looking at extending the facility to other countries that buy green hydrogen (GH2) from it, power and renewable energy minister R K Singh told reporters on Friday. “We are working on selling carbon credits outside India, specially for those who are buying green hydrogen for us. Japan has sent us a draft on carbon trading. And we seem satisfied with it. We would most likely proceed with it,” he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yGV1Qnx

Amidst a slew of IPOs that hit the Indian stock markets last month was one that had a rather different birthing. Ideaforge is the country’s first college campus-incubated company that has gone on to become a listed entity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FDe1ROu

West Indies started the five-match T20 International series on a winning note at the Brian Lara Stadium on Thursday as India made a mess of a modest run-chase, losing the opening match by a mere four runs. After winning the toss, the West Indies captain Rovman Powell made the bold decision to bat first on what seemed to be a challenging pitch. Powell (48 off 32) then played a captain's knock to help the hosts put on a competitive total of 149 for six in their allotted 20 overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qgc75DJ

India's skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Varun Kumar each netted two goals, propelling the team to a dominant 7-2 victory against China in the opening match of their Asian Champions Trophy hockey campaign at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tUYVT6N

After being kept out for more than 100 years, scores of Dalit families entered the Mariamman temple in Chellankuppam village, in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvannamalai district, for the first time on Wednesday. They were protected by a strong police contingent. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qIGOMEJ