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China expands its activities to Sri Lanka’s north; India worried

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UNSC resolution calls for combating terror

The resolution, which saw 13 countries voting in favour with China and Russia abstaining, said that Afghanistan territory not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists, or to plan or to finance terrorist acts while noting Taliban’s “relevant commitments’’ on the issue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gRIgVI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

'Jammu and Kashmir could see Rs 50,000 cr investment'

Amit Shah said that industries were shy of investing in J&K all these years due to some hurdle or the other, and the scrapping of Article 70 and Article 35A had removed these hurdles. He said the new central sector scheme for J&K was a huge milestone. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mQDT1c https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Naidu bats for ‘Mission 5,000’ to save parl democracy

In its first edition, the memorial lecture also saw the virtual participation of former PM Manmohan Singh and a recorded message from Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Dy83fq https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

At Pranab memorial lecture, Vice President bats for ‘Mission 5,000’ to save parliamentary democracy

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In its first edition, the memorial lecture also saw the virtual participation of former PM Manmohan Singh and a recorded message from Bangladesh premier Sheikh Hasina and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3Dy83fq https://ift.tt/3jwkwby

Amit Shah unveils portal, says Jammu and Kashmir could see Rs 50,000 crore investment

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Amit Shah said that industries were shy of investing in J&K all these years due to some hurdle or the other, and the scrapping of Article 70 and Article 35A had removed these hurdles. He said the new central sector scheme for J&K was a huge milestone. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3mQDT1c https://ift.tt/3yCupIR

Taliban kosher? India confirms meeting with senior leader

Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai is learnt to have assured Deepak Mittal that the Taliban will address all 3 major concerns expressed by India – safety and return of Indian nationals, safe passage for Afghan nationals looking to come to India and preventing Pakistan based terror groups from using Afghan territory to target India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YfBDGr https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

GDP growth in Q1 records 20.1% recovery on low base

Data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Tuesday showed GDP growth rose 20.1% in the three months to June, the first quarter of the 2021-22 fiscal year, compared with a record contraction of 24.4% in the year-ago period. It was also higher than 1.6% growth recorded in January-March 2021. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3gOIKMw https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid: New 1-day high of 1.28 crore jabs

The increased pace of vaccination is primarily driven by improved supplies, while the Centre has also been pushing states to ramp up inoculation coverage, particularly that of the second dose, mainly in the wake of the upcoming festivities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mSQ3qa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rahul, Amarinder differ on Jallianwala renovation

Weighing in on the controversy triggered by the changes made at Jallianwala Bagh, which was inaugurated by PM Modi in a laser show on Saturday, Rahul posted a strong tweet virtually calling the renovation a defilement of martyrdom from Times of India https://ift.tt/38uU8bS https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

9 SC judges take oath on a day of many records

In an eye-ball grabbing event held in the 900-seater auditorium with strict compliance of Covid protocol, the focus was on 58-year-old Justice Bangalore Venkataramiah Nagarathna. On taking oath, she not only followed in her father E S Vankataramiah’s footsteps to the SC, but like him will go on to become the CJI in September 2027. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jxpCEA https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

9 Supreme Court judges take oath on a day of many records

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In an eye-ball grabbing event held in the 900-seater auditorium with strict compliance of Covid protocol, the focus was on 58-year-old Justice Bangalore Venkataramiah Nagarathna. On taking oath, she not only followed in her father E S Vankataramiah’s footsteps to the SC, but like him will go on to become the CJI in September 2027. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3jxpCEA https://ift.tt/3gOSPZG

US President Joe Biden defends handling of Afghan withdrawal

In remarks at the White House on Tuesday, Biden said the US government had reached out 19 times since March — prior to his public announcement that he was going to end the US war to encourage all American citizens in Afghanistan to leave. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jstDtL https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rahul Gandhi, Captain Amarinder Singh differ on Jallianwala renovation

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Weighing in on the controversy triggered by the changes made at Jallianwala Bagh, which was inaugurated by PM Modi in a laser show on Saturday, Rahul posted a strong tweet virtually calling the renovation a defilement of martyrdom from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/38uU8bS https://ift.tt/3mOLOvL

New 1-day high of 1.28 crore jabs; 23% adult population fully vaccinated

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The increased pace of vaccination is primarily driven by improved supplies, while the Centre has also been pushing states to ramp up inoculation coverage, particularly that of the second dose, mainly in the wake of the upcoming festivities. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3mSQ3qa https://ift.tt/3DwrkOl

Kriti: Would love to play Madhubala, Meena Kumari

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Kriti Sanon isn't resting on the laurels of playing a surrogate mother in 'Mimi'. The actress is also keen on doing biopics of Hindi film personalities, too. Just recently, in a brief conversation with ETimes, the actress mentioned that she is keen about playing Madhubala’s role in her biopic. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3mOGpVJ https://ift.tt/3kHEqj3

Taliban kosher? India confirms meeting with senior leader

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Army, Jammu and Kashmir police reach out to terrorists’ kin, urge them to advise their wards to shun militancy

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Dates of Jammu and Kashmir elections ECI prerogative, LG says

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Arms-ammunition, Pakistan currency recovered from encounter site in Poonch

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Afghan teen detained while ‘returning home’ from Delhi via Kashmir

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BTS Army celebrates JungKook's b'day

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Fans of Korean boy band BTS are in for continuous celebrations. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3DwXt8p https://ift.tt/2Yfuwhd

Monochrome pics of your favourite celebs

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Trust us, monochrome is the new trend and everyone is absolutely loving it. Check these celeb pictures to know more. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gOdpt4 https://ift.tt/3BxTuXz

Afghan Sikhs, Hindus return home from Kabul gurdwara

A Kabul-based Sikh, who runs a cosmetics shop, said, “Nearly 40 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus run shops and businesses in Kabul. They have started returning to work. My brother has a wholesale business of medicines with Indian pharma firms and is back at work. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3sZi0h2 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Row as JD(U) says ‘Nitish Kumar is PM material’

JD(U)’s Nalanda MP Kaushlendra Kumar even offered his seat to Nitish so that he could contest the next Lok Sabha polls. He cited the example of Narendra Modi, saying he too was the chief minister of Gujarat before becoming the PM. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3zwWUt1 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Row as JD(U) says ‘Nitish Kumar is PM material’

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JD(U)’s Nalanda MP Kaushlendra Kumar even offered his seat to Nitish so that he could contest the next Lok Sabha polls. He cited the example of Narendra Modi, saying he too was the chief minister of Gujarat before becoming the PM. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3zwWUt1 https://ift.tt/3mMP4bg

Afghan Sikhs, Hindus sheltering at Kabul gurdwara return home

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A Kabul-based Sikh, who runs a cosmetics shop, said, “Nearly 40 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus run shops and businesses in Kabul. They have started returning to work. My brother has a wholesale business of medicines with Indian pharma firms and is back at work. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3sZi0h2 https://ift.tt/3DGy2S6

Afghanistan pullout in final hours, US shoots down 5 rockets aimed at airport

The US military shot down rockets aimed at Kabul airport by the Islamic State-Khorasan on Monday morning, a day after it said that one of its drones struck a vehicle full of explosives. The US has warned that more attacks are possible before it withdraws on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DvYjCt https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Will foil any bid to fuel cross-border terror: Rajnath Singh

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Delivering the Balramji Dass Tandon Memorial Lecture, organized by Panjab University through video-conferencing, Singh said the government has been “constantly monitoring” the developments in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover of the country. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WxOnI6 https://ift.tt/3kBM1Qm

Sale of meat, liquor banned in Mathura

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday imposed a complete ban on the sale of liquor and meat in Mathura. Yogi was speaking at the Krishnotsava 2021 programme in Mathura. He suggested that those engaged in liquor and meat trade may take up selling milk in order to revive the glory of Mathura. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3BkKN2y https://ift.tt/3zxczs7

As world focuses on Afghanistan, Pakistan tries to step up terror activities in Kashmir

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Terror launchpads close to the border are active again and infiltration has picked up, with agencies warning that this could point to an attempt by Pakistan to use the developments in Afghanistan to its advantage. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2V0FqWV https://ift.tt/38vaxwE

At UN, India reiterates 2-state solution on Palestinian issue

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Shringla chaired four meetings of the Security Council on Monday, a day before the end of India's presidency of the Council. Officials said India successfully steered discussions during its presidency on Afghanistan, Myanmar, Syria, Yemen, and the Middle East Peace Process. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3mKR5Va https://ift.tt/38qRAvg

Stuck in India for up to a year, 11 Filipino kids and kin return home

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Dr Neerav Goyal, senior liver transplant surgeon at Apollo, said it was heartening to find that though they were on immunosuppressive therapy, the four kids infected by Covid did well. “It reinforces the observation that children do well in handling SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes Covid,” he said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3jukzVq https://ift.tt/3gLJQbX

E-challans worth Rs 1,975 crore since Sept 2019

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Uttar Pradesh has collected the maximum fine of Rs 545 crore, followed by Bihar with Rs 488 crore and Delhi Rs 244 crore during September 2019 and July 2021, according to government data. Haryana and Tamil Nadu come fourth and fifth in the list. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gLWGXn https://ift.tt/3kJbFCW

Farmers demand action against SDM, Manohar Lal Khattar defends ‘strict’ action

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“Protection of democracy is the work of the administration. They are assigned to do this job. We have heard and seen the audio and video (of the SDM instructing cops)...Rest, the DGP is probing the incident and the local administration, too, is doing the same. We shall act as and when the report comes to us,” Khattar told reporters in Chandigarh. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WBphHM https://ift.tt/2YfdeAZ

4 gagannauts will go back to Russia for trying out customised spacesuits for Gaganyaan mission

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“The spacesuits are being stitched in Russia and they will be coming here to Moscow to undertake tailoring measurements,” Indian ambassador to Russia D B Venkatesh Varma told the Indian media recently. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3DxU0Xp https://ift.tt/3gLETjn

NCB gets custody of Bollywood actor Armaan Kohli

​Bollywood actor Armaan Kohli has been sent to Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) custody till September 1 on Monday, following the seizure of drugs from his residence in Mumbai. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38uPbzu https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

NCB gets custody of Armaan Kohli till Sept 1

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​Bollywood actor Armaan Kohli has been sent to Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) custody till September 1 on Monday, following the seizure of drugs from his residence in Mumbai. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/38uPbzu https://ift.tt/2WxqErw

10 Candid moments of Samantha

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While we have seen her all dressed to kill usually, here's a look at some of her candid moments captured. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3ytX0jJ https://ift.tt/3zHoGmo

Shraddha Kapoor's gorgeous pics from 'Saaho'

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Shraddha Kapoor scored a huge blockbuster with Prabhas starrer Saaho, which was released on August 30, 2019. Saaho primarily continues to be remembered for its high-voltage action sequences. And, the film’s songs, such as Psycho Saiyaan, Ye Chota Nuvvunna, and Baby Won't You Tell Me still resonate among Tollywood music lovers. Shraddha had been applauded for her amazing screen presence and scintillating acting skills in the movie. As Saaho completes 2 years today, let’s have a look at her gorgeous pictures from the film. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gKsJXZ https://ift.tt/3gHwiOs

When Samyuktha Menon gave us fashion goals

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BSF foils drug smuggling bid in Jammu and Kashmir; seizes 10kg heroin

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Infiltration bid foiled along LoC in Poonch, one terrorist killed

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Decentralization of powers success of democracy, development: LS Speaker Om Birla

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Bihar deputy CM bats for greater representation of weaker sections in all walks of life

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Chirag Paswan's men attacked me with acid on August 23, claims Pashupati Paras

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Nagarathna set to have 3rd shortest term as CJI

Justice B V Nagarathna will take the first step towards becoming first woman chief justice of India (CJI) on Tuesday when she takes oath as a Supreme Court judge but with a scheduled tenure of 36 days as the head of judiciary, from September 24-October 29, 2027, it would be the third shortest in the 77-year history of Supreme Court. Justice Nagaratha’s 36-day tenure as CJI would be identical to that of Justice Shah. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38kukz7 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Deshmukh got clean chit? Cong, NCP seek probe

NCP and Congress on Sunday claimed that a “report” circulating on social media has revealed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) gave former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh a clean chit, much before cases were filed against him for corruption and money laundering. However, NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said, “As per the reports, Deshmukh has been given a clean chit… CBI must clarify if the document in circulation is part of the PE report,” Malik said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2UZTGza https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fresh tender for 58 Vande Bharat trains floated

Racing against the target to introduce 73 Vande Bharat trains by August 15, 2023, the railway ministry has floated a fresh tender to procure 58 more such trains. The delivery of these news trains will take the total tally to 102 by March 2024, barely two months before the next general election. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kDQXnR https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Need to form coordination committee in NDA: JD(U)

JD(U) on Sunday demanded formation of a coordination committee in the 15-party National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the national level. JD(U) national secretary general KC Tyagi said a coordination committee, or convener, is needed in the NDA like the one in the era of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and JD(U) functionary George Fernandes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3yp4apj https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Did Deshmukh get CBI clean chit? Congress, NCP seek probe

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NCP and Congress on Sunday claimed that a “report” circulating on social media has revealed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) gave former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh a clean chit, much before cases were filed against him for corruption and money laundering. However, NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said, “As per the reports, Deshmukh has been given a clean chit… CBI must clarify if the document in circulation is part of the PE report,” Malik said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2UZTGza https://ift.tt/3gKFeTb

Nagarathna set to have 3rd shortest term as CJI

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Justice B V Nagarathna will take the first step towards becoming first woman chief justice of India (CJI) on Tuesday when she takes oath as a Supreme Court judge but with a scheduled tenure of 36 days as the head of judiciary, from September 24-October 29, 2027, it would be the third shortest in the 77-year history of Supreme Court. Justice Nagaratha’s 36-day tenure as CJI would be identical to that of Justice Shah. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/38kukz7 https://ift.tt/3sY9tLj

After 17 months, Supreme Court to resume physical hearing in a limited way from September 1

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Seventeen months after the Supreme Court completely switched to virtual mode of hearing through video-conferencing, the court has decided to resume physical hearing in a limited way from September 1 with lawyers continuing to have the option joining through the virtual mode. “As per the latest SOP, those appearing before the court in the final hearing/regular matters listed on non-miscellaneous days will have the option of being heard in the physical mode. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WEBfRf https://ift.tt/3mNeoxB

PM Modi refers to Olympics boost, asks youths to take up sports

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100 lakh crore Gati Shakti, for connectivity boost, to be unveiled in September

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious Rs 100 lakh crore Gati Shakti Master Plan — which will offer multi-modal connectivity to more than 1,200 industrial clusters, including two defence corridors across the country — will be unveiled next month as part of a plan to reduce logistic costs and provide better connectivity. Modi on August 15 had announced that the total size of the Gati Shakti project will be Rs 100 lakh crore for developing holistic infrastructure from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3BlxiQe https://ift.tt/38pZQf8

Checking fitness levels get easier as app launched on Sports Day

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Union minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday launched the Fit India Mobile Application at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on National Sports Day.​“The Fit India Mobile App brings ease of checking one's fitness levels right into the palm of every Indian. It has some unique features like ‘fitness score’, animated videos, activity trackers and ‘my plan’ catering to (an) individual's specific needs,” Thakur said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3kyU54b https://ift.tt/3sWsy0s

Hyperlocal plan: J&K pencil, Karnataka LED in exports push

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100 lakh cr Gati Shakti scheme to be unveiled in Sept

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious Rs 100 lakh crore Gati Shakti Master Plan — which will offer multi-modal connectivity to more than 1,200 industrial clusters, including two defence corridors across the country — will be unveiled next month as part of a plan to reduce logistic costs and provide better connectivity. Modi on August 15 had announced that the total size of the Gati Shakti project will be Rs 100 lakh crore for developing holistic infrastructure from Times of India https://ift.tt/3BlxiQe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

‘Afghanistan situation led to strategy rethink’

The situation in Afghanistan has emerged as a challenge for India, which along with alignment and realignment of global powers had led the country to rethink its strategy while also putting its weight behind the ‘Quad’, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday. Turning to the continuing military confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh, he said a unilateral attempt was made last year to change the status quo on the northern borders, which also led to the Galwan Valley clashes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Dspiif https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How ropeways are going to help in pilgrims’ progress

Reaching the Hindu shrine of Kedarnath and holy Sikh shrine of Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand is likely to become smoother and more enjoyable in the near future as the government plans to provide ropeway links to these major pilgrimage sites. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited bids for preparing the feasibility and detailed project reports for eight ropeway links in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh connecting the most sought after pilgrimage and tourist sites. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3BhRJ0m https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Govt's new app makes checking fitness levels easier

Union minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday launched the Fit India Mobile Application at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on National Sports Day.​“The Fit India Mobile App brings ease of checking one's fitness levels right into the palm of every Indian. It has some unique features like ‘fitness score’, animated videos, activity trackers and ‘my plan’ catering to (an) individual's specific needs,” Thakur said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kyU54b https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Taliban wants trade with India via Pakistan

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How ropeways are going to help in pilgrims’ progress

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Reaching the Hindu shrine of Kedarnath and holy Sikh shrine of Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand is likely to become smoother and more enjoyable in the near future as the government plans to provide ropeway links to these major pilgrimage sites. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited bids for preparing the feasibility and detailed project reports for eight ropeway links in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh connecting the most sought after pilgrimage and tourist sites. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3BhRJ0m https://ift.tt/3yq7YXp

‘Afghanistan situation a challenge, led to strategy rethink’

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The situation in Afghanistan has emerged as a challenge for India, which along with alignment and realignment of global powers had led the country to rethink its strategy while also putting its weight behind the ‘Quad’, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday. Turning to the continuing military confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh, he said a unilateral attempt was made last year to change the status quo on the northern borders, which also led to the Galwan Valley clashes. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3Dspiif https://ift.tt/3sWUAJ4

Cases up 32% to 8-week high, 2/3rd from Kerala

The sharp surge in Covid-19 infections in Kerala post Onam sent India’s cases in the week ending Sunday zooming to an eight-week high, with the southern state alone accounting for 66% of all cases in the country in this period. India recorded more than 2.9 lakh fresh Covid cases in the week (August 23-29), a 32% jump from the tally in the preceding seven days. This was the highest number of weekly infections since the June 28-July 4 week when 3.05 lakh cases were recorded. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jnVBHc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India cracks whip against foreign arms companies

Cracking the whip against foreign armament majors for failure to fulfil their offsets obligations in defence deals, India has threatened to ban a US company and put another 11 American, French, Russian and Israeli firms on a watch-list for imposition of penalties. The defence ministry (MoD) has delivered a stern message to the arms companies, seeking repeated time extensions to discharge their offsets commitments, that it won’t be business as usual any longer, say top sources. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2WvJsXC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India warns arms companies of action for default in offset commitments

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Cracking the whip against foreign armament majors for failure to fulfil their offsets obligations in defence deals, India has threatened to ban a US company and put another 11 American, French, Russian and Israeli firms on a watch-list for imposition of penalties. The defence ministry (MoD) has delivered a stern message to the arms companies, seeking repeated time extensions to discharge their offsets commitments, that it won’t be business as usual any longer, say top sources. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WvJsXC https://ift.tt/3mGaeYf

Covid-19 cases up 32% to 8-week high, 2/3rd are from Kerala

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The sharp surge in Covid-19 infections in Kerala post Onam sent India’s cases in the week ending Sunday zooming to an eight-week high, with the southern state alone accounting for 66% of all cases in the country in this period. India recorded more than 2.9 lakh fresh Covid cases in the week (August 23-29), a 32% jump from the tally in the preceding seven days. This was the highest number of weekly infections since the June 28-July 4 week when 3.05 lakh cases were recorded. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3jnVBHc https://ift.tt/3zvfr8V

Taliban wants trade with India via Pakistan

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Touching kid’s cheeks not sexual assault: High court

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Observing that touching cheeks without a sexual intent would not attract the offence of “sexual assault” under the Pocso Act, the Bombay high court on Friday granted bail to a 46-year-old chicken seller who spent 13 months in jail. The court said primary evaluation of the material on record does not suggest the accused touched the minor’s cheeks with a sexual intent. “In consideration of these facts, in my view, a case is made out for releasing the applicant on bail,” the court said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3Dl7lSN https://ift.tt/3zuIklF

Future Retail in SC against HC orders on Reliance deal

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Green India Mission falls 30% short of target in five years

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The ambitious Green India Mission (GIM) plan for undertaking afforestation activities under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) has hit roadblocks in some states, resulting in a 30% shortfall in target from 2015-16 to 2020-21. Though five of 15 states/Union Territories shortlisted for the Mission have achieved 100% of their target, three others — West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh and J&K — have so far not come on board to improve the quality of green cover in the country. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gCULo4 https://ift.tt/3yqy0tx

India’s first food park for tribals set to start in Bastar

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India to flag Afghan concerns with Russia, China in September

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India will have back-to-back opportunities next month to engage on the evolving situation with Russia and China, two leading players in the war-ravaged country after the departure of the US. The Brics summit will take place virtually on September 9. The Afghanistan security situation is likely to dominate the agenda for the SCO meet and also figure prominently in the Brics virtual meeting where the leaders are expected to express concern over the deteriorating security environment. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2UVQK6x https://ift.tt/2Wz1yrS

Cops lathicharge protesting farmers on way to BJP meet

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Vehicular traffic on several state and national highways in Haryana came to a standstill after police lathi-charged protesting farmers on Saturday afternoon at Karnal’s Bastara toll plaza to stop them from marching to the venue of a BJP state-level meeting chaired by CM Manohar Lal Khattar. Thousands of farmers, carrying black and BKU flags, gathered at Bastara toll plaza from Saturday morning after a call was given to protest and show black flags to the state BJP leaders. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3gBYnXx https://ift.tt/2UWvYUv

NCB searches actor’s house in drug case

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BJP in cahoots with coal mafia: Mamata

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Citizens can’t depend on governments alone for truth: Chandrachud

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Supreme Court Judge D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said the courts can play the role of “Truth Commissions” at a time when falsehood and fake news circulation has increased manifold with proliferation of social media, and when citizens cannot depend solely on the government for ‘truth’ even in a democracy. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3BfU7om https://ift.tt/3DtfeFO

Prime Minister Modi: India helps its people wherever they’re in trouble

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while dedicating the renovated Jallianwala Bagh memorial via video conference on Saturday evening, referred to the current crisis in Afghanistan and said that it was to help "our people" who fall victim to such circumstances that the government had enacted new laws. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2UTzXB0 https://ift.tt/3jpaYPD

PM: India helps its people wherever they’re in trouble

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while dedicating the renovated Jallianwala Bagh memorial via video conference on Saturday evening, referred to the current crisis in Afghanistan and said that it was to help "our people" who fall victim to such circumstances that the government had enacted new laws. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2UTzXB0 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

ED summons Abhishek, wife in laundering case

Enforcement Directorate has summoned Trinamool Congress’ second-in-command and Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, and his wife Rujira to join investigations in the politically sensitive Rs 1,300 crore money laundering scam. Abhishek, a Lok Sabha MP and TMC’s national general secretary, has been asked by ED to appear for questioning on September 6 while his wife has been summoned on September 1. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3kzLrCI https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Bebo posts a glamorous pic with her BFFs

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Kareena Kapoor Khan kicked off her weekend with her BFFs Malaika Arora, Amrita Arora, Mallika Bhatt and sister Karisma Kapoor by hosting a small party at her residence. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3mFYeWN https://ift.tt/3mMytUZ