INDIA to let state panels discuss seat-sharing, eyes 400 straight fights vs BJP

While a comprehensive action plan for taking on the PM Modi-led NDA government in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be finalised at the end of the INDIA alliance meeting on Friday, the crucial discussions on a seat-sharing formula are likely to be left to state-level committees comprising leaders of various parties, according to Congress sources.

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8 fugitives linked to J&K terror acts 3 decades ago held

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Interest subsidy scheme on home loans for urban poor to be launched this month

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President's call on mercy pleas final, no appeal, proposes BNSS Bill

In what will do away with judicial review of decisions taken by the President on mercy petitions of death row convicts, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill (BNSS) 2023 seeks to bar appeals against any order made by the President in exercise of the power to grant pardon or commute a death sentence under Article 72 of the Constitution. Further, the courts cannot go into the grounds of the President’s decision.

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Udhampur couple gets life term for murdering disabled nephew

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Chandrayaan-3: Once again, co-traveller Pragyan captures Vikram lander on lunar surface

The Indian Space Reasearch Organisation (Isro) on Wednesday released another set of images of Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander. The images were clicked by 'co-traveller Pragyan' on the lunar surface around 11am this morning. Earlier today, Isro had released the first photos of Vikram lander since its historic landing on August 23. They were taken by the Navigation Camera onboard the rover, Isro said.

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Bhaderwah rajmash, Ramban Sulai honey get GI tag

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Centre can opt for early Lok Sabha polls, says Nitish Kumar

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has supported Mamata Banerjee's claim that the Lok Sabha elections could be held earlier than scheduled. Nitish Kumar stated that it is not necessary for the Centre to hold the election as per the usual schedule and that people in the Union government can advance the election. He also emphasized the need for opposition parties to unite ahead of the next Lok Sabha polls.

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FIDC announces appointment of Shriram Finance Umesh Revankar as new chairman

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Manipur cyclist John Gwite completes Paris-Brest-Paris 1,200km cycling challenge in 59 hours

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Chandrayaan's Pragyan rover avoids 4m crater, safe path picked

Isro on Monday said that on August 27, Chandrayaan-3 rover Pragyan came across a 4-metre diameter crater positioned 3 metres ahead of its location, causing it to change its path. “The Rover was commanded to retrace the path. It’s now safely heading on a new path,” Isro said. This is the second crater Pragyan has encountered — it has successfully negotiated a small crater with a depth of approximately 100-mm earlier, as first reported by TOI in its August 28 edition.

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Sanskrit has preserved India’s ancient knowledge: PM Modi

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PM Modi lands in Bengaluru, says looking forward to meet exceptional Isro scientists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bengaluru, India after his visit to South Africa and Greece. He expressed his excitement to meet the Isro scientists who worked on the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission. India became the first country to land a spacecraft on the lunar South Pole. During his visit to Greece, PM Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour and both countries agreed to elevate their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership.

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Man injured in low-intensity blast on Jammu outskirts

A man from Jammu’s Chatha area suffered injuries in a low-intensity explosion at his brother’s residence on the city’s outskirts on Wednesday, SSP Jammu Chandan Kohli said.

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Chandrayaan 3 linked companies gain ahead of landing attempt

Just hours before the nation prepares to land a spacecraft on the lunar south pole, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and other businesses that provided tools and supplies for India's lunar mission plunged on Wednesday. At 6:04 p.m. IST (12:34 GMT) on Wednesday, the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will make an attempt to land on the lunar south pole in a mission that is essential to lunar research and the nation's status as a space power.

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Shiv sena workers performs aarti for successful landing of Chandrayaan 3

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Infiltration bid foiled, 2 terrorists killed along LoC in Balakote

Two terrorists were killed by Army troops during an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Meanwhile, in Pulwama district, two to three terrorists believed to be trapped in Parigam village managed to escape during a combing operation.

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'Historic decision taken to implement state education policy': K'taka Higher Education Minister

Karnataka's Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar praised the decision to implement a new state education policy, calling it historic. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced the state's plan to create a new education policy, replacing the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP). The decision follows discussions with educational representatives, and a committee will be formed for the new policy.

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NSCN(IM) links Naga outfit to Manipur killings

Terming the act of targeting the Kuki trio "within the jurisdiction of Nagalim" an "unwarranted intrusion", the NSCN(IM) said the August 18 killings at Sipijang village near Thowai were the handiwork of the proscribed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and a Naga outfit that it said "doesn't represent the community's interest and welfare".

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How Manipur's trans footballers are coaching kids stuck in relief camps

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.

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Ram Temple's sanctum sanctorum ready, idol consecration between Jan 16-24: Trust general secretary

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.

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Rice to cotton, rising costs have made farming less profitable

Around 2010-11, India’s sugarcane farmers earned roughly Rs 2.8 for every rupee they invested in their crop. By 2020-21, they were making only about Rs 2.1 on every rupee. For cotton farmers, profitability has declined even more. They earned about 1.8 on every rupee spent around 2009-10. By 2020-21, it was down to Rs 1.3.

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This August may be among the driest-ever in India

"August 2023 could potentially experience around 40% rainfall deficit - higher than the 25% deficit recorded in 2005 (the driest August in history since 1913)," M Rajeevan, veteran meteorologist and former secretary in the Union ministry of earth sciences, said on Saturday.

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PM Modi condoles death of Army personnel in Ladakh accident

Nine soldiers were killed and another was critically injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Leh district of Ladakh on Saturday, officials said.

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NCAER finds fake beneficiaries in minority institutions; Govt hands over probe to CBI

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.

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Srinagar’s tulip garden enters record books with 1.5mn flowers

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.

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Tourism ministry launches campaign to showcase India as premier wedding destination

The ministry of tourism on Saturday launched an ambitious campaign to showcase India as a premier wedding destination globally. Officials on Saturday said the wedding tourism campaign also aims to unlock the potential of India's huge wedding industry. Building upon the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to developing tourism in a mission mode, the ministry has unveiled an "ambitious campaign aimed at showcasing India as a premier wedding destination on the global stage," according to an official statement.

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Supreme Court asks, ‘Should U-18 sex be decriminalised?’

The Romeo-Juliet law protects the boy from arrest if his age is not more than four years from that of the girl. Under Pocso, consent of a minor is immaterial and sexual activity with the minor would be sexual assault. Under IPC Section 375, sex with a girl below 16 is rape even she had given consent

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LG cites rising film shoots in Kashmir, sees return of ‘80s era’

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Manipur CM thanks Army as 212 Indians who fled to Myanmar after May 3 violence return home

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'Debroy's article personal, doesn't reflect govt or EAC-PM view'

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JEE aspirant hangs self in Kota, 20th suicide this year

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.

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Mind your language: Supreme Court releases gender-just handbook for judges

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.

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BJP poll panel reviews preparations in Chhattisgarh, assembly seats classified into four categories in terms of strength

CEC discussed preparations in poll-bound Chhattisgarh and discussed some seats. Of 90 seats, the CEC discussed the panel of candidates on 27 seats, the sources said, adding that the party has categorised seats into four categories - A, B, C, D - for better planning in its electoral effort.

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New passport rules: Details here

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Coal Scam: Delhi HC admits appeal of former coal secretary, joint secretary challenging conviction

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Times Group MD Vineet Jain calls on President Murmu

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Restore our patrol rights: India to China

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.

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50 killed as cloudbursts and landslides batter Himachal

Intense rains and cloudbursts hit Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for the second time since July, resulting in over 50 deaths and many missing. Landslides and flash floods have caused widespread destruction, including damage to homes, bridges, and power outages, as well as blocked roads and railways. The Kalka-Shimla rail route, which is a designated World Heritage site, has also been severely damaged.

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Three killed in Uttarakhand rain fury, Badrinath highway blocked

An intense spell of heavy rainfall between Sunday night and Monday wreaked havoc in several parts of Uttarakhand, leaving at least three people dead and five missing - taking the toll in rain-related incidents in the state this monsoon to 63 with over 20 still untraceable.

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Independence Day: More medals for cops in anti-Maoist operations than those in J&K

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.

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Defer decision on mandatory prescription of generic drugs, says IMA

The India Medical Association (IMA) has criticised the National Medical Commission (NMC) over mandatory generic drug prescriptions demanding wider consultation be done before implementation takes place. For doctors not prescribing a generic drug to a patient, the NMC has proposed that penalties will be incurred, however, the IMA believes that this decision will negatively impact patient care and safety.

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Govt eyes special plan for high-end electric vehicles

With an eye on attracting global auto giants such as Tesla in the high-end electric vehicles space, the government may put in place a phased manufacturing plan (PMP) type of scheme, which will cater to the requirements of the entire industry, while also building an ecosystem within the country.

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At Palwal, renewed call for boycott of minorities

A lawyer who had been booked for hate speech at a panchayat in Gurgaon’s Tigra village on August 6 was one of the organisers of another such meet in Palwal on Sunday. Kulbhushan Bhardwaj, a district court lawyer, on Sunday dared the administration to lodge a second FIR against him and exhorted youths to take out another Brij Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra on August 28, “come what may”.

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'More than enough' troops deployed along LAC: Officials

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.

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With BNS, long arm of law set to extend to foreign shores

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.

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Eye on China, PSUs to put 12 hydel projects in Arunachal Pradesh on fast track

The government has deployed three public sector hydro power companies to fast-track 12 languishing hydel projects in Arunachal Pradesh, including the 2,000MW Upper Subansiri project, as a strategic response to China's dam-building spree near the northeast border. Three public sector hydel companies - NHPC, SJVN and NEEPCO, a subsidiary of thermal power giant NTPC - signed MoUs with the Arunachal government in Itanagar for taking over the projects with aggregate capacity of 11,517MW.

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Give status of probe into 183 encounters: SC to UP

Suspecting a systemic flaw in the killings of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother while in police custody, the Supreme Court Friday sought probe status in 183 encounter killings that took place in Uttar Pradesh after BJP assumed office under CM Yogi Adityanath and said it wanted to put in place a pan-India mechanism, in sync with NHRC guidelines, to probe such killings.

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New law makes govt equally liable for any data breach

Large tech giants will be nudged to fall in line with India's new data law by the end of one year, minister of state for IT & electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday, adding that it's not just the private entities that will be held accountable for any data leaks and deficiencies in handling privacy of citizens, but the government will be equally responsible and answerable for any kind of data mismanagement.

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Govt proposes new provision of 10-year jail term in hit-&-run cases, 7 yrs negligent & rash driving causing death

Aiming to deter hit and run cases, the government has proposed a new provision of up to 10-year jail term and fine for offending drivers, if the accused flees from the scene or fails to report the incident to police or magistrate soon after the incident. Currently, there is no such provision in the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

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Amarnath Yatra has drawn over 4.28 lakh pilgrims so far, surpassing last year's footfall

More than 4.28 lakh pilgrims have participated in the Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir. The pilgrimage is due to end on August 31, having begun on July 1 this year. Although the daily numbers have decreased, the yatra, which has been free from incidents, saw the arrival of foreign pilgrims from Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Nepal and the United States. There have been 44 deaths related to health reasons while no deaths occurred last year. The pilgrimage has a total duration of 62 days this year.

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Tomato supply to Maharashtra mandis up, prices crash 37% in just 1 day

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Opposition: No-trust not meant to fell govt, but to resurrect India's founding principles

The opposition charge on Thursday was led by Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of Congress and TMC's Mahua Moitra, with the latter saying that it was not aimed at bringing down anything but to resurrect India's "founding principles". Chowdhury said it was time for polarisation to quit India. Later, Chowdhury was suspended from the House for "repeated misconduct" pending investigation by the privileges committee and parts of his speech expunged.

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J&K ceded sovereignty fully upon accession: SC

Negating arguments asserting the autonomy and unresolved status of Jammu and Kashmir, the SC on Thursday said no vestige of sovereignty rested with J&K and its integration with India is absolute after the October 1947 signing of Instrument of Accession by the Maharaja of Kashmir. A bench led by CJI Chandrachud said, “There is no conditional surrender of sovereignty by the Maharaja... Sovereignty was ceded completely to India by J&K, there is absolutely no doubt about it.

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Another Manipur woman reports gang rape on May 3

A 37-year-old mother holding her two minor sons and fleeing a mob that had burned down their house in Manipur on May 3 was waylaid by a group of men, pinned down and allegedly gang-raped, she said in a Zero FIR registered on August 9, over three months after the crime. The survivor, who said she didn't report the assault until now for fear of social ostracism and to spare her family unwanted attention, decided to approach Bishnupur's women police station when she could no longer bear the "trauma and suffering I went through for no fault of mine".

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'Asked mother to take him home': ‘Ragging’ claims life in Jadavpur University

A first-year student of Jadavpur University (JU) died early Thursday from injuries suffered after a fall from the second-floor balcony of the varsity's boys' hostel the previous night, barely two days after moving in on Monday at the start of the academic session. Swapnodeep Kundu was found a few feet from the building without a stitch of clothing, bolstering claims of his parents and a large section of students that the 18-year-old was a victim of ragging.

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Govt bill in Rajya Sabha seeks to drop CJI from panel selecting CEC, ECs

The Centre on Thursday introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha proposing a new mechanism to select the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) — replacing the Chief Justice of India in the three-member selection panel with a Union Cabinet minister — in effect giving the government a decisive say in appointments to the poll body.

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