GST proved to be consumer friendly: Jaitley

Former finance minister Arun Jaitley, who introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1 in 2017, on Monday stated that the new tax regime "proved to be both consumer and assessee friendly."

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Live: Train services affected in Mumbai

Torrential rains continue to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas for the fourth day on Monday. Stay tuned to TOI for the latest updates.

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World Cup: India's defeat dims Pakistan's hopes

The race to the semis and its relative scenarios according to the points table remain complicated after England's 31-run win against India on Sunday, which kept the hosts alive in the tournament.

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Why getting education loan has become tougher now

According to the latest set of guidelines issued by the Union HRD ministry, eligibility for the model educational loan scheme of the Indian Banks’ Association is restricted to students enrolling for professional and technical courses in NAAC-accredited colleges and universities, institutions of national importance and centrally funded technical institutions.

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Live: Heavy rains continue to batter Mumbai

Torrential rains continue to lash Mumbai and its neighbouring areas for the fourth day on Monday. Stay tuned to TOI for the latest updates.

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20 killed as bus falls into gorge in J&K

At least 20 passengers were killed when a mini bus rolled down a hilly road and fell into deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Monday, a senior police officer said

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Live: 24 feared dead as bus falls into gorge in J&K

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WC: Dhoni, Jadhav draw flak for 'lack of intent'

MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav were at the receiving end of fan fury after India suffered their first defeat of the 2019 World Cup at the hands of hosts England in Birmingham on Sunday.

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WC: India give up fight to hand England lifeline

Facing a must-win situation, hosts England put up a spirited effort to win by 31 runs, but India's listless effort in the death overs of their run-chase of 337 surprised fans and experts alike.

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Top10: Why govt worries about Amarnath Yatra?

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Biggest ever haul: 532kg heroin from Pak seized

In the biggest ever haul, the Customs Department seized 532 kg of suspected heroin, worth Rs 2,700 crore, smuggled in a truck through the trade route at the Attari border, officials said on Sunday. The consignment of heroin and another 52 kg of suspected mixed narcotics were concealed under hundreds of bags of rock salt, which arrived at Attari from Pakistan.

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Support of Pakistan fans is a rare thing: Kohli

In the sporting world, the India-Pakistan rivalry needs no explanation. And when the two arch-rivals clash on cricket field, it not only ignites emotions and feelings but also attracts eyeballs globally.

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'Sour grapes': Yogi hits back at Priyanka

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday hit back at Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her tweet on increasing crime rate in the state.

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Money in Swiss banks: India slips to 74th place

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Donald Trump sets foot in North Korea

Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea on Sunday when he met its leader, Kim Jong Un, in the DMZ between the two Koreas and agreed to resume stalled nuclear talks. The two men shook hands warmly and expressed hopes for peace when they met for the third time in just over a year on the old Cold War frontier that for decades has symbolised the hostility between their countries, which are technically still at war.

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Don't take democracy for granted: PM Modi

The PM reminded people that in order to ensure smooth conduct of the social order, a constitution is required. "Laws and rules are necessary, rights and duties should be part of due discourse," he said. On June 25, India marked the 44th anniversary of Emergency. In 1977 LS elections, the PM said, people voted without bothering about other rights and requirements.

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£3.5 million Nizam money sent to UK, Karachi

It was not just £1 million that was transferred from the exchequer of the princely state of Hyderabad to London days before the Police Action in September 1948 leading to the merger of Hyderabad state with the Indian Union.

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World Cup Live: Tough Indian challenge awaits desperate England

Check all the live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary and scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and England on Times of India

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T'gana nets Rs 36,000 cr revenue through GST

Telangana notched up a high Rs 36,212 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in 2018-19 financial year, accruing 4% of overall GST revenues in the country. In another high, the monthly average revenue has grown by 28% in Hyderabad zone which is the highest in the country when compared to the previous financial year.

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DMZ, where Trump met Kim, is a vestige of Cold War

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PM pitches for water conservation in Mann ki Baat

At a time when the water level in India's major reservoirs and river basins has fallen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched for conservation of rain water, saying there is a pressing need to make water conservation a mass movement on the lines of the cleanliness drive.

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Donald Trump steps into North Korea, in historic first

After shaking hands with Kim over the line that marks where their two countries and their allies fought each other to a standstill in the 1950-53 Korean War, Trump walked for several steps into North Korean territory, before another handshake. The two men then walked into Seoul's territory together -- pausing on the line for photographers -- where they were joined by South Korean President Moon Jae-in.

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IMA scam accused tried fleeing Dubai twice

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the scam has received information that Mansoor Khan tried to flee to Saudi and Oman on two different occasions. “His plans to move to Saudi came to a halt when travel agents in Dubai denied him help. Khan’s efforts to reach Oman through road hit a dead end after his passport got suspended,” senior SIT officials said,

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PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat: Highlights

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Trump arrives at DMZ for meeting with Kim

Peering into North Korea from Observation Post Ouellette before the meeting with Kim, Trump was briefed on the North's extensive artillery across the border that threatens the 35 million residents of Seoul, just over two dozen miles away. "All accessible by what they have in the mountains," Trump said.

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Live updates: PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat begins

PM Modi's radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" resumed today almost a month after the PM returned to power. This is the first 'Mann ki Baat' programme in Modi's second consecutive term as the Prime Minister. Stay here for all live updates

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Amid ‘cut money’ row, Bengal ‘bans’ village-level meetings

The accused upaprdhan, Biswajit De, anchal sabhapati Raghab Ghosh and gram panchayat member Mrinal Kanti Pal admitted they used the money for building a TMC office. TMC block president Apurba Chowdhury said the party had expelled them before the Lok Sabha polls. “BJP is trying to project them as local Trinamool leaders to malign the party’s image,” he added.

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Modi back with first Mann Ki Baat of 2nd term

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" will resume today almost a month after the PM returned to power. This will be the first 'Mann ki Baat' programme in Modi's second consecutive term as the Prime Minister. The PM had last spoken on the radio programme in the episode which aired in February this year.

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World Cup: Pak and Afghan fans come to blows

Fans from Afghanistan and Pakistan clashed during the World Cup match between the two sides after pro-Balochistan banners flew above the Headingley ground Sunday, prompting the ICC to promise an investigation into the matter in collaboration with West Yorkshire police.

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India aim to maintain winning run against England

A ruthless India will be eyeing pole position with a solid knockout punch on an already disintegrated England in Sunday's high-profile World Cup encounter. Virat Kohli's men are unbeaten after their first six matches of the round-robin competition and need just one win from their remaining three games to guarantee a place in the semi-finals.

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A marathon of meetings for PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ran a meeting marathon at the G20 summit at Osaka with nine bilateral meetings, two plurilaterals and one multilateral (Brics) that covered a range of issues from trade, counter-terrorism, energy, climate change, maritime security and Iran.

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Mumbai records 2nd highest June rain in 10 yrs

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Sushma, Jaitley leave Lutyens’ bungalows

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Pune wall collapse: Residents had 'warned' builder five months ago

The residents of Alcon Stylus, Pune alleged that they had warned the developer about the dangerous condition of the retaining wall of one of the buildings 5 months ago, but no action was taken. "We highlighted the condition of the wall," a resident of the housing society said. A portion of the wall collapsed on Saturday killing 15 people.

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Fan violence mars Pak-Afghanistan WC clash

The ICC has said it will take action against any fans involved in "scuffles" before the match between Pakistan and Afghanistan at Headingley on Saturday. Local media reported that the trouble started when a plane towing the message 'Justice for Balochistan' flew over the venue.

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Resignation spree continues in Cong as Rahul stays firm on quitting

Amid a spate of resignations by Congress office-bearers, the party said Saturday that the entire organisation, in one voice, wants its president Rahul Gandhi to continue in the post. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said many party leaders have resigned, but the prevailing sentiment is that Gandhi should continue as the party president.

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Lynching victim Pehlu Khan's sons charged

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Shankar is close to playing a big knock: Kohli

Putting his weight firmly behind under-pressure Vijay Shankar, skipper Virat Kohli said the all-rounder is very close to playing a defining knock for India in the World Cup. Kohli's vote of confidence ahead of the England game means that Rishabh Pant will have to wait to get his first game.

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How a breakfast invitation helped rebuild Saudi Prince’s standing

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Iran tensions: US deploys F-22 fighters to Qatar

The US has deployed F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar for the first time, its military said Friday, adding to a buildup of US forces in the Gulf amid tensions with Iran. The Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have been deployed "to defend American forces and interests," the US Air Forces Central Military Command said in a statement that did not specify how many of the hi-tech planes had been sent.

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Kohli gives thumbs-up to India's orange jersey

India captain Virat Kohli gave a resounding thumbs-up to his team's new orange jersey which they will be wearing in Sunday's match against England at Edgbaston. The 'Men in Blue' will be wearing an orange-blue jersey to distinguish themselves from hosts England who wear a lighter version of blue.

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PAK vs AFG WC Live: Afghanistan opt to bat

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Times of India

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Why salaried Indians need a big hike in standard deduction

While businessmen and consultants can claim exemptions against all kinds of expenses, for salaried employees, tax is deducted at source by the employer, which significantly lowers the take-home pay. A good way forward is by increasing standard deduction — not by a token amount, but substantially. Standard deduction is the amount that gets subtracted from your taxable income.

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19 G20 members recommit to Paris climate deal

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YSR govt granted permissions, Naidu's bungalow not illegal: TDP

According to the opposition party, permissions to build the bungalow were granted by the YS Rajasekhara Reddy government. The TDP leadership asked chief minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy if he wanted to tell the world that his father had granted these permissions illegally. TDP condemned the way the state government has been making attempts to demolish Naidu's bungalow.

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Alwar lynching: Pehlu Khan booked posthumously

Rajasthan Police has filed chargesheet against Pehlu Khan for cow smuggling. Khan was beaten to death by mob in Alwar in 2017 while he was transporting cattle. The chargesheet filed posthumously accuses Pehlu Khan under sections 5, 8 and 9 of the Rajasthan Bovine Animal (Prohibition of Slaughter and Regulation of Temporary Migration or Export) Act, 1995 and Rules, 1995.

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At least 15 dead in Pune wall collapse after rains

At least 15 people were killed as a portion of the compound wall of a residential complex collapsed on shanties following incessant rains in Pune, police said on Saturday. The wall collapsed due to heavy rainfall. The dead were mostly labourers from Bihar and Bengal living in shanties and used to work at a construction site nearby. Three injured were admitted at a hospital.

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India, Indonesia set $50 bn trade target by 2025

According to ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, India and Indonesia set a US $50 billion target for bilateral trade by 2025. During his meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Indonesian President Widodo, the two leaders discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, defence and maritime fronts.

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Trump says trade talks with China 'back on track'

The United States and China have agreed to restart trade talks and Washington will not level new tariffs on Chinese exports, China's official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday, as US President Donald Trump said the talks were "back on track".

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‘Congress president’ replaces ‘AICC’ in latest appointment letter

While the party still fought shy of naming the author as “Congress president Rahul Gandhi” as used to be done before Lok Sabha results, the partial rollback came amid concerns that repeated public assertions about the Gandhi scion having stepped down has created an impression of vacuum at the top which was compounding the post-debacle woes.

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At least 17 dead in wall collapse following continuous rains in Pune

At least 17 people were killed as a portion of the compound wall of a residential complex collapsed on shanties following incessant rains in Pune, police said on Saturday. The wall collapsed due to heavy rainfall. The dead were mostly labourers from Bihar and Bengal living in shanties and used to work at a construction site nearby. Three injured were admitted at a hospital.

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The credit for my revival goes to me alone: Shami

Mohammed Shami has been to hell and back in the last one and half years, fighting accusations of domestic violence. As a result, he was dropped from the BCCI's central contract list pending inquiry, and also sat out a Test match on fitness ground.

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At least 15 killed in wall collapse following continuous rains in Pune

At least 15 people were killed as a portion of the compound wall of a residential complex collapsed on shanties following incessant rains in Pune, police said on Saturday. The shanties were built for the labourers working at a construction site nearby, they said.

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G20: PM Modi holds separate talks with leaders

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G20 live: PM holds talks with Indonesian Prez

After a first day dominated by public shows of bonhomie, all eyes at the G20 Summit on Saturday turn to a pivotal trade showdown between economic rivals China and the United States. PM Modi is also holding important plurilateral and bilateral meetings with world leaders. Stay here for all live updates:

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G20: Crunch time as US-China showdown looms

After a first day dominated by public shows of bonhomie, all eyes at the G20 Saturday turn to a pivotal trade showdown between economic rivals China and the United States. US President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping will meet in a bid to thrash out a truce in a long-running trade war that has seen hundreds of billions of dollars in tit-for-tat tariffs.

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Many Cong office-bearers quit, want Rahul to stay

Several Congress office-bearers across the country have resigned to put pressure on Rahul Gandhi to withdraw his resignation and continue as the party president. On Thursday, Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Vivek Tankha had resigned as chairman of party's legal and human rights cell and urged others to resign from party positions to allow Rahul "a free hand" to form his new team.

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France roasts in record heatwave, registers highest temp at 45.1°C

The temperature in France on Friday surpassed 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time as Europe wilted in a major heatwave, state weather forecaster Meteo-France said. The record was set in the village of Villevieille in the southern department of Gard, which registered a high of 45.1 degrees Celsius.

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India lucky to have Dhoni in dressing room: VVS

Amid a section of cricket fans criticising MS Dhoni for his slow-paced innings in World Cup matches, former Indian batsman VVS Laxman on Friday heaped praise on the wicketkeeper-cum-batsman and said that the team is lucky to have him in the dressing room. "Not only batsmen, but bowlers also get benefit from Dhoni when they have a conversation," he said.

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Shah targets Cong: 'One-third of J&K not with us, who's responsible?'

Lok Sabha Friday gave its nod to extend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir for another six months beginning July 3, with home minister Amit Shah asserting that assembly elections in the state will be held in a democratic, free and fair manner as soon as the Election Commission announces the dates.

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Row over Bengal order on dining hall in schools

A row erupted over the West Bengal government's directive for construction of dining rooms for mid-day meals in state-run schools having more than 70 per cent minority students, with the BJP and other opposition parties accusing the Trinamool Congress of creating a communal divide in the state.

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Parliament live: Terror in J&K has links to Pakistan, says Amit Shah

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates

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'Eliminating terror from J&K govt's top priority'

"I want to state this clearly that restoring democracy is the top priority of the BJP-led government" and the government is serious about this, Amit Shah said. He added, "We are committed to eliminating terrorism from its root in the state". He said that given the current situation of Jammu and Kashmir, it is fundamental to extend the President's rule.

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Rahul won't continue as Cong chief: Moily

Congress leader M Veerappa Moily on Friday said there is not even one per cent possibility of Rahul Gandhi continuing as party president. Moily, a former Karnataka chief minister, refused to comment on the appeal of some Congress leaders to Gandhi to let his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra take over the reins.

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Live: Terror in J&K has link to Pak, says Shah

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates

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World Cup Live: SA bowl in SL's survival battle

Check all the live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match between Sri Lanka and South Africa on Times of India

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ICC World Cup: Unfair to ask Vijay Shankar to bat at No. 4 slot?

​​India drafted Shankar in against Pakistan and he put up a fine show but was found wanting against Afghanistan and West Indies, which is not for want of effort. The thing is Shankar does not tick the boxes as a No. 4 batsman.

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Amit Shah seeks extension of Prez rule in J&K

Moving the resolution to extend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir for a period of six months, Union home minister Amit Shah said since the state assembly has been dissolved and the Election Commission has decided to hold fresh elections in Jammu and Kashmir later this year, it is essential that the President's Rule be extended for another six months with effect from July 3.

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G20 live: India-China-Russia trilateral under way

World leaders have gathered in Japan for one of the most high-stakes G20 meetings in years, with a bruising US-China trade war, geopolitical tensions, and climate change on the agenda. PM Modi is holding important plurilateral and bilateral meetings with world leaders. Stay here for all live updates:

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Live: Heavy rains in Mumbai, flight services hit

Mumbai woke up to heavy rains on Friday morning after a prolonged dry spell. The downpour caused waterlogging at several places leading to traffic congestions. Stay tuned to TOI for updates.

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Karnataka mulls 5-year ban in B’luru on flats over water crisis

With droughtlike conditions in vast parts of the state and the threat of drinking water shortage looming large, the Karnataka government is considering a five-year ban on construction of apartments in Bengaluru

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'Millionaire' kachori wala lives in a 225sqft house

A narrow road, littered with garbage leads to the 225 sq ft dilapidated house of Mukesh Kumar, who is now the famed 'kachori wala' who has grabbed the headlines of national media because of his purported annual sales of Rs 70 lakh, as pegged by GST officials. An old rickety desert cooler runs in the bedroom, where some plastic chairs are kept for visitors. No car is parked outside the house but an old black coloured bicycle and a TVS moped stand, leaning against the wall inside the house.

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Now, ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ for subsidised grain

The decision to fast track the roll-out of ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ was taken at a meeting of state food secretaries chaired by Union food minister Ram Vilas Paswan. He said that migrant labourers will be the biggest beneficiary of the initiative. To achieve this target, the food ministry will create a central depository of all ration cards, deleting the duplicates.

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I credit myself for this turnaround: Mohd Shami

India pacer Mohammed Shami says only he deserves all the credit for his remarkable turnaround as it was "me and only me" who suffered for 18 months.

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EPFO says will stick to 8.65% rate for 2018-19

The labour ministry and Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) are sticking to the 8.65% return proposed by the retirement savings body’s board of trustees, citing adequate reserves and the Narendra Modi government’s pre-poll political backing to the plan.

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PM at BRICS leaders meet in Osaka: Terrorism biggest threat to humanity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that terrorism is the biggest threat to humanity which not only kills innocents but also severely affects the economic development and social stability. Speaking at the informal BRICS leaders' meeting in Osaka, Modi said that there is a need to stop all the mediums of support to terrorism and racism.

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After WI rout, India a point away from WC semis

Newly crowned ODI world No. 1 India's unbeaten run continued on Thursday as Virat & Co hammered West Indies by 125 runs to take the team's tally of points to 11, leaving them to earn just one more point from the remaining three games for a place in the semi-finals. The highlight was stolen by MS Dhoni who hoisted two sixes and a four to send the crowd into raptures.

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G20: PM Modi, Trump discuss trade, defence, 5G

PM Modi on Friday held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump and discussed a host of key issues including trade, defence and 5G communications networks ahead of the formal opening of the G-20 Summit. Trump congratulated Modi on his election victory and said that the two countries would work together in many areas including military.

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G20 live: Japan, India, US hold trilateral meeting

World leaders gather in Japan for one of the most high-stakes G20 meetings in years, with a bruising US-China trade war, geopolitical tensions, and climate change on the agenda. PM Modi will attend important plurilateral meetings and meet with the world leaders including US President Donald Trump. Stay here for all live updates

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World Cup: India all but through to semis, thrash Windies by 125 runs

Indian bowlers led by Mohammed Shami produced yet another splendid performance to put their team on the cusp of a semi-final berth with a 125-run rout of the West Indies on Thursday. With 11 points, India are now almost through and another win in their next three games will seal their position in the top four.

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G20: Trump lashes out at India, Japan, Germany

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Weak monsoon raises fears over crops, economy

Monsoon rains were below average for the fourth straight week, with rainfall scanty over central and western parts of the country in the week ended on Wednesday, raising concerns about major crop production and the impact on the nation's economy.

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Money of Indians in Swiss banks falls

Money parked by Indian individuals and enterprises in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches, fell by nearly 6 per cent in 2018 to 955 million Swiss francs (about Rs 6,757 crore) to hit its second-lowest level in over two decades, Swiss National Bank data showed on Thursday.

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On home turf, Siddaramaiah slams votes for BJP

Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has flayed the people of Badami, his assembly constituency, for voting for the BJP in LS election and ignoring those who "believe in development". Siddaramaiah said the Congress government carried out several development works in the constituency but the people still voted for the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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India-Japan ties have come a long way: PM Modi

PM Modi said on Thursday the India-Japan ties have become stronger from the time the two countries cooperated to make a car to coming together to manufacture the bullet trains. "Today there is no such part of India where Japan's projects or investments have not left its mark. Similarly talent and manpower of India are contributing to strengthen Japan," said PM Modi.

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Virat Kohli fastest to 20,000 international runs

Virat Kohli now owns the record of becoming the fastest to get to 20,000 international runs, across all formats. Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara to get to the landmark in his 417th international innings. Both Tendulkar and Lara had taken 453 innings to complete 20,000 international runs.

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Bombay high court upholds Maratha reservation

The Bombay high court on Thursday upheld the validity of reservations given to the Maratha community in government jobs and education by the state government. However, the court said that the quota percentage should be reduced from 16 per cent to 12 or 13 per cent as recommended by the State Backward Classes Commission.

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G20 Summit live: PM addresses Indian diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Japan for the G20 Summit. He will attend important plurilateral meetings and meet with the world leaders including US President Donald Trump. Stay here for all live updates

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India, help us qualify for semis: Shoaib Akhtar

In an interesting turn of events, Pakistan now has an outside chance of qualifying for the semi-finals of the ongoing World Cup. If they win their next two matches against Afghanistan and Bangladesh they could possibly seal a last four berth, depending on other results.

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Nation proud of slain J&K officer: Amit Shah

The home minister came and offered his condolence, and assured that the government will look after the family of the brave son of the country, a kin of Arshad Khan, who was present at the meeting, said. Shah also handed a letter of commendation, highlighting the sacrifice of the police officer, to members of the family and it was eventually in the hands of 18-month-old Daamin.

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Bomb threat forces AI flight to divert to London

Air India's non-stop flight from Mumbai to Newark was forced to divert and land in London Stansted after it received a bomb threat on Thursday. The flight departed Mumbai about three hours late at 4.50 am and was to land in Newark around 9 am, local time.

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World Cup Live: India look to knock out Windies

Check all the live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and West Indies on Times of India

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In quest for a better life, 3 from Andhra die in Gulf every two days

Three persons from Andhra Pradesh die in Gulf countries every two days, mostly due to suicides, illnesses and road accidents, underscoring the pressures and conditions under which thousands from the state work there. Over the past three years,

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India look to knock Windies out of World Cup

Having suffered batting blues against Afghan spinners at Southampton, it was clear India needed to focus on the issues faced by the middle order. Hence, MS Dhoni had a long nets session against spinners, including Ravindra Jadeja, as he has to regularly encounter spin during the middle phase of the innings. In indoor nets, middle-order batsman Kedar Jadhav attempted big hits.

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PM Modi holds talks with Shinzo Abe

PM Narendra Modi discussed a range of issues of mutual interest with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Thursday ahead of G20 Summit in Osaka. The PM said that Prez Ram Nath Kovind will participate in the coronation ceremony of Emperor Naruhito in October. Modi thanked Abe for his warm welcome and congratulated Abe and Japan's citizens for the start of the Reiwa era.

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Father, baby drown chasing American dream

The portrait of desperation was captured on Monday by a journalist, in the hours after Oscar Alberto Martinez Ramirez drowned with his 23-month-old daughter, Valeria, as they tried to cross from Mexico to the US. The image represents a poignant distillation of the perilous journey migrants face on their way to the US. The mother, Tania, was able to swim back to Mexican bank.

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'I never thought twice about my sexuality'

At the age of 17, when he wasn’t certain about most things in his life, there was just one exception. Manish Arora was confident that his sexuality was nothing that “needs to be discussed”. “I never had a doubt about my sexuality even as a teenager. But did I ever feel a need to talk about it? No. May be because I thought, ‘Why do I need to discuss it?’ Straight people do not go around telling the world about who they are, so why should I be ‘discussing’ it? I always believed that you should not justify who you are to anyone,” he says.

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Godrej clan split over group’s biz roadmap

Consumer goods-to-real estate conglomerate Godrej could see a restructuring as differences have surfaced between family members over the way forward for the 122-year-old, $5-billion enterprise. Group chairman Adi Godrej and his brother Nadir Godrej are on one side while cousins Jamshyd Godrej and Smitha Godrej Crishna are on the other.

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Jet Airways refunds unlikely any time soon

Early in January, Sabina Gomes booked four return tickets to Singapore on the Jet Airways airline website for a cost of Rs 82,400. She and her family were to leave for their ten-day annual summer holiday on May 10, but a month before that, the airline shut down. A few days before Jet operated its last flight, Gomes cancelled the four tickets and sought a refund.

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Trump says India's tariff hike unacceptable

US President Donald Trump looks forward to speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about a recent increase in its already high tariffs against the United States, he said on the social network Twitter on Thursday. "This is unacceptable and the tariffs must be withdrawn," Trump added.

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A first in 30 yrs: No J&K bandh on home minister visit

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WC: How India & Windies stack up for the big game

After India's struggle against Afghanistan, the task for Virat & Co against the mercurial Windies is easier said than, as the Caribbean teams remains unpredictable as ever and thus a serious scare.

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Watch: Can undefeated India tame WI hitters?

India are undefeated after 5 matches and have a better World Cup head to head record vs West Indies. When they take on the Windies on Thursday the Men in Blue will go in as the big favourites. Virat and his team though will not take the Windies lightly after being pushed hard by Afghanistan in their last match.

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Will do what's in our national interest: India to US on Russian S-400 deal

In a joint press interaction, external affairs minister S Jaishankar conveyed to his American counterpart Mike Pompeo that India will go by its national interest while dealing with other countries, including with sanctions-hit Russia from whom New Delhi is procuring S 400 missile defence systems. Pompeo said bilateral ties with India were reaching new heights.

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Pak 1992 vs Pak 2019: The uncanny similarities

Pakistani fans want their cricketers to play like "Cornered Tigers" in the 2019 World Cup, just like the team led by Imran Khan that went all the way to clinch the title in 1992.

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Lynching in Jharkhand pained me but unfair to insult entire state: PM Modi

Breaking his silence on the crime which took place over a week ago, PM Modi, speaking in the Rajya Sabha, slammed the Congress for describing Jharkhand as the factory of mob lynching. "The lynching in Jharkhand has pained me. Some people in the Rajya Sabha are calling Jharkhand a hub of lynching. Is this fair? Why are they insulting a state?" he said.

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BJP MLA assaults civic official with cricket bat

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World Cup Live: NZ bat vs Pak after delayed start

Check all the live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and Pakistan on Times of India

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Live: Lynching in Jharkhand has pained me, says PM Modi in RS

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Samant Kumar Goel appointed new R&AW chief, Arvind Kumar to take over as IB chief

Goel, a 1984 batch IPS officer of Punjab cadre, and Kumar, from the same batch but belonging to Assam-Meghalaya cadre, will succeed Anil Dhasmana and Rajiv Jain respectively. Both the incumbents were on a six-month extension after having completed their fixed two-year term on December 31, 2018. Both Goel and Kumar have a strong intelligence background, with Goel first having served in R&AW in 2001 and Kumar having been with IB since 1991.

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Cong insulted voters by questioning BJP's win:PM

PM Modi on Wednesday accused the Congress of insulting voters of the country by questioning the massive victory of BJP in Lok Sabha polls. Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in Rajya Sabha, Modi attacked the Congress, saying by questioning the mandate of the people, the opposition party has put voters in the dock.

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PM Modi addresses Rajya Sabha: Highlights

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Parliament session live: PM's address in RS

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Rahul rejects MPs' demand to remain party chief

According to party sources, Rahul Gandhi was requested by MPs like Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari to remain as the party chief at the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting in Parliament. "But Rahul Gandhi remained firm on stepping down," a party source said. The CPP meeting was chaired by Sonia Gandhi.

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Assam NRC: Over 1 lakh excluded from new draft

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55 nations back India for non-permanent UN seat

In a highly significant diplomatic win for India, India's candidature for a non-permanent seat at the powerful UN Security Council for a two-year term has been unanimously endorsed by the Asia-Pacific group at the world body. Elections for five non-permanent members of the 15-nation Council for the 2021-22 term will be held around June next year.

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Gold soars to an all-time high on US-Iran tensions

Gold has regained its lustre after a long time on the back of escalating tensions between the US and Iran, the ongoing trade war and dovish stance of central banks.

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WC: Pakistan face battle of survival against NZ

Their campaign revived by a win over South Africa, Pakistan will continue their battle of survival when they face an unstoppable New Zealand in a must-win World Cup clash here Wednesday.

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India, Pak clash over Nizam of Hyd funds in UK

The 70-year dispute centres on £1 million that on around 16 September 1948 was transferred by the 7th Nizam of Hyderabad — who ruled the princely state between 1911 and 1948—to a bank account in London held by Pakistan’s then high commissioner for the UK Habib Ibrahim Rahimtoola. The £1 million has since grown to £35m and remains in a NatWest bank account.

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Assam NRC: Over 1 lakh excluded from new draft

The persons whose names appear in the additional exclusion list are the ones who were included in the draft NRC published on July 30 last year, but subsequently found ineligible. According to a statement issued by the state coordinator of NRC, the list has been published as per provisions of Clause 5 of the Schedule of the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules 2003.

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Ram footprints on Iraq’s cliff? Indian embassy tracks mural

An Indian delegation undertook an expedition in Iraq in June to look at a mural from circa 2000 BCE that the Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan believes represents an image of Lord Ram. The mural is etched into the Darband-i-Belula cliff, overlooking a narrow pass in Iraq’s Horen Shekhan area. However, Iraqi scholars say the mural depicts Tardunni, head of a mountain tribe.

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Hyd: Stay put in office if it rains, techies told

Municipal authorities believe this would help ease the gridlock traffic jam that one of the fastest growing tech cities in the country witnesses during heavy showers. The new measure has been proposed after many car owners were stranded on the streets for four to five hours during heavy showers on June 21.

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Guptas asked to pay Rs8L to clean up Auli mess

The Uttarakhand government has asked the NRI Gupta family to pay an amount of Rs 8 lakh to clean up 275 quintals of garbage that the family's grand weddings in Auli had generated.

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How Mum police van is helping US visa seekers

"Earlier, when stopped at the consulate gate, applicants would dump their phones, headphones, Bluetooth devices, watches, keys and other banned items outside the compound.

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India best catching side of this World Cup

A dropped catch is often the difference between lifting the World Cup and going home empty-handed, a fact which has not been lost on Kohli’s India. The Men in Blue have dropped just one catch in the tournament, so far, and hung on to 14 — the best among all teams. KL Rahul’s dropped catch against Pakistan, off Chahal’s bowling, is the only blip so far.

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I 'm fine, will be in my hotel room tomorrow: Lara

Brian Lara's countless fans heaved a big sigh of relief after the West Indian great Tuesday said "I am fine and will be back in my hotel room tomorrow" following his hospitalisation due to chest pain.

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Shastri recalls 1983 WC win that gave them belief

Ravi Shastri recalled the memorable win over the West Indies on the opening day of the 1983 World Cup at the Old Trafford stadium here, an unexpected result that gave them the "belief" of going all the way. Two weeks later, India beat the West Indies again to be crowned world champions for the first time.

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Jharkhand lynching case 'blot on humanity': Rahul

Hours after PM Modi attacked Congress in LS over imposition of Emergency calling it a "blot on democracy", Rahul Gandhi hit back calling the lyching of youth in Jharkhand a "blot on humanity." "The brutal lynching of this young man by a mob in Jharkhand is a blot on humanity. The cruelty of the police who held this dying boy in custody for 4 days is shocking..." Rahul said.

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'Can't see ground anymore': PM's jibe at 'high-flying' Congress leaders

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Triple talaq bill your third chance: PM to Cong

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Cong ignored tall leaders, recognized members of Gandhi family: PM

Replying to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in Lok Sabha, Modi said the Congress never spoke about the good work of former Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narasimha Rao. "We think differently, we feel each and every citizen has worked for India's progress," PM Modi said.

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Modi addresses Parl, reminds Cong of Emergency

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Live: PM Modi replies to Motion of Thanks on President's address

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Live: PM Modi to address Lok Sabha shortly

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Brian Lara suffers minor heart scare

Former West Indies captain and batting legend Brian Lara was admitted to Mumbai's Global Hospital, in Parel, on Tuesday morning due to a minor heart scare.

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'Return cut-money' chorus grows in Bengal, top cops told to file FIRs

The Bengal government, in an effort to curtail the “return cut-money” pitch now gripping the state, has asked district police superintendents to initiate FIRs on all “cut money” complaints against civic body members.

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WC Live: England opt to bowl vs Australia

Check all the live score updates, ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup Match 32 between England vs Australia on Times of India

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$490 bn black money stashed abroad by Indians

Studies conducted by three premier institutes — NIPFP, NCAER and NIFM — have concluded that unaccounted wealth held by Indians outside the country till 2010 could be as high as $490 billion, besides black money parked within the country as ‘investments’ in sectors like real estate, mining, tobacco/gutka, bullion, films and education.

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Woman dumps hubby for investing Rs 25L in IMA

A 26-year-old woman has separated from her hotelier-husband after she came to know he had invested Rs 25 lakh in I Monetary Advisory (IMA), which has gone bust. Her husband approached Vanitha Sahayavani, the women’s helpline attached to Bengaluru City police, seeking help to bring about a rapprochement with his wife.

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Choksi to lose his citizenship: Antigua PM

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Watch: Kohli sweats it out in gym before WI clash

Team India is back in Manchester for their next assignment of the 2019 World Cup, a clash against two time World champions West Indies on June 27 (Thursday). The undefeated Men in blue are leaving no stone unturned to maintain their win streak.

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SC refuses to interfere in Gujarat RS polls

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere in the Rajya Sabha elections for two seats in Gujarat, saying that the notification for the polls has already been issued by the EC. The apex court, however, allowed the Gujarat Congress to file an election petition after the polls to challenge the EC decision for holding separate polls for two seats.

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Live: SC rejects Cong plea on Gujarat RS poll

Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss

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L&T set to control Mindtree

Pulak Prasad-led Nalanda Capital has sold its entire 10.6% stake in Mindtree, paving the way for hostile acquirer L&T to take control of the mid-tier IT services company.

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Jaganmohan vs KCR: Andhra CM takes the lead

The bonhomie between chief ministers of two neighbouring Telugu states — KCR and YS Jagan — is all too evident and stark in the public domain ever since the latter took over as CM of Andhra Pradesh. This new-found cordiality, which was missing when N Chandrababu Naidu was CM, may put an end to five years of acrimony and help resolve key issues, including water sharing disputes.

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World Cup: India's resilience set to be tested

At about the halfway stage, India are well placed for a semifinal spot. But a busy, and potentially rocky, period is coming up for the Men in Blue. The four remaining games will throw different challenges at India but first they have to take care of West Indies. Other than being a test of skill, it's also an examination of endurance and lasting power.

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MNC bids record Rs 2k cr for 3-acre Mumbai plot

Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo has shaken Mumbai's dormant property market by submitting a whopping bid of Rs 2,238 crore for a three-acre plot in Bandra-Kurla Complex.

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Can same-sex marriages be a reality in India?

Government benefits, pension, post-separation maintenance are some of the common issues that continue to haunt those who have tied the knot

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WC: Shakib keeps B'desh in semifinal contention

Shakib Al Hasan (51 off 69 and 5/29) came up with a special all-round performance, steering Bangladesh to a 62-run win over Afghanistan on Monday and keeping their semifinal hopes alive in the World Cup.

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BJP gets 1st Zilla Parishad in Bengal as TMC members switch sides

The BJP on Monday took control of the South Dinajpur Zilla Parishad in West Bengal from the TMC, its first in the state, after majority of its members, besides an MLA, switched sides. In a jolt to the TMC in South Dinajpur district, veteran leader Biplab Mitra also joined the BJP

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Trump imposes 'hard-hitting' sanctions on Iran

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order, which he said, will impose a "hard-hitting" sanction on Iran and it will deny the Iranian Supreme Leader and other officials access to financial instruments within US jurisdiction.

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Rising inequality is a concern: Manmohan Singh

Former PM Manmohan Singh has said that rising inequality was a concern and the country cannot allow extreme poverty or economic disparity as it is a welfare state. The ex-PM said India was one of the fastest-growing economies in the world today, but the high rate of economic growth had also been associated with rising inequality, including economic, social, regional and rural-urban inequalities.

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Adhir stokes controversy with 'naali' remark

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stoked a controversy on Monday with his "naali" (drain) remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha, with the BJP launching a scathing attack on him and his party, saying this "arrogance" will finish them. Chowdhury's "naali" remarks were later expunged by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

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Jharkhand mob violence: Police arrest three people

Jharkhand Police have arrested three people and are looking for others involved in the death of 24-year-old Tabrej Ansari, who was allegedly lynched by a mob on suspicion of theft. In her complaint to the police, Ansari’s wife Shaista Parveen, claimed that her husband was returning from Jamshedpur when he was stopped by Pappu and others for interrogation in connection with a theft.

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Filling Iran oil gap in India: US supplies outshine Middle East crude

A surge in India’s oil imports from the United States outpaced growth in shipments from its traditional suppliers in the Middle East, after Washington imposed sanctions on Tehran in November, according to tanker arrival data obtained from sources.

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'Poor Hindi': Adhir clarifies on remark against PM

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Maya against us as dalits backing Akhilesh: SP

Samajwadi Party has claimed that BSP chief Mayawati had announced to end alliance with them in haste as the dalits were getting connected to Akhilesh Yadav in a big way."She is speaking against the Samajwadi Party in haste due to the dalit support to the SP and its leader Akhilesh Yadav. She is weakening the fight for social justice," SP national general secretary Ramashankar Vidyarthi said.

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'UK falling behind in global race with rising India'

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'PM big salesman, Cong failed to market product'

The BJP came back to power as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a "very big salesman" while the Congress failed to market its product in the Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said on Monday. He also dubbed the ruling dispensation as a "compliment- addicted government."

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BSNL sends SOS to Centre: Impossible to run ops

Ailing stateowned telco BSNL has sent an SOS to the government, seeking immediate cash infusion as it is finding it “nearly impossible” to continue operations and even manage Rs 850 crore salary liability for June as outstanding liabilities of nearly Rs 13,000 crore have made its business “unsustainable”. BSNL is the country’s top loss-making PSU

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Help me come back, will reveal all: IMA founder

I Monetary Advisory (IMA) Group founderowner Mohammed Mansoor Khan, in a video released on Sunday, claimed he wants to return to India and is ready to reveal the names of corrupt politicians and officers who allegedly extorted money from him and who brought about the downfall of his business venture

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WC Live: Afghanistan opt to bowl vs Bangladesh

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match 31 between Bangladesh vs Afghanistan on Times of India

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Middle order woes: No 4 returns as No 1 concern for India

India's famed middle-order failed to counter the Afghanistan spinners as the Gulbadin Naib-led side restricted the two-time champions to a below-par 224/8. MS Dhoni (24 off 36 balls) and Kedar Jadhav (31 off 48) added 57 runs off 84 balls for the fifth wicket, thus slowing down the proceedings considerably in the middle overs.

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'Special 26' redux: Fake CBI officer takes 2 cops for raid in UP, held

In an incident straight from the Akshay Kumar-starrer Bollywood movie ‘Special 26’, a man impersonating a CBI officer conned UP cops by going to a police station and asking for two constables to conduct a raid at a businessman’s house in Muzaffarnagar. He was exposed after the businessman – at whose house the accused had earlier worked –identified that the man who came posing as a Sikh man with a fake beard.

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BSP to contest all future polls on its own: Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawati on Monday announced that her party will fight all the elections in the future on its own. In a series of tweets, the BSP chief lashed out at Akhilesh Yadav, and said that the SP's behaviour forced them to think if it would be possible to defeat the BJP by continuing the alliance.

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Watch: Rohit & Karthik play charades on team bus

India managed to retain their 'undefeated' tag at the 2019 World Cup, after registering a narrow 11-run win against Afghanistan in Southampton on Saturday. With their next clash being a match vs West Indies on June 27, the Men in Blue made their way back to Manchester on Sunday.

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Encephalitis: SC issues notice to Bihar govt

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Bihar government seeking explanation on death of more than 120 children in Muzaffarpur due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). The Bihar government assured the SC that it is taking all necessary steps to control the outbreak of AES and claimed that the situation is now absolutely under control.

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What Team India needs to think about after win against Afghanistan

India's win against Afghanistan came after a struggle, something that most fans weren't expecting. TOI takes a look at the takeaways from the game as the anticipation around a third World Cup triumph for the Men in Blue gains momentum.

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'RBI dy guv quits 6 months before term ends'

Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Viral Acharya has resigned six months before the scheduled end of his term in office, a media report said on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Acharya is returning to the New York University Stern School of Business in August instead of February next year, according to the report.

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Times Top10: The India that's almost out of water

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Breaking records, 7.4L visit Kedarnath in 45 days

Breaking all records, over 7 lakh pilgrims visited Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand in the first 45 days of this year’s Char Dham Yatra. The number is the highest ever in the recorded history of the Himalayan shrine that witnessed the worst natural calamity in 2013 which claimed thousands of lives.

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Asean links its new strategy to India’s outreach

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WC: Pak knock out South Africa with 49-run win

Pakistan kept alive their slender hopes of making the semifinals while knocking South Africa out of the ICC World Cup with a 49-run win at Lord’s on Sunday. Batting first, the 1992 champions posted 308 for seven, and then stopped South Africa at 259 for nine in 50 overs.

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Pakistan looking to mislead FATF with criticism of India?

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Sign of life? High methane levels found on Mars

In a measurement taken Wednesday, Nasa’s Curiosity rover discovered startlingly high amounts of methane in the Martian air, a gas that on Earth is usually produced by living things. The data arrived back on Earth on Thursday, and by Friday, scientists working on the mission were excitedly discussing the news.

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B'luru ponzi scam: IMA owner seeks return to India, vows to 'expose' netas

I Monitory Advisor (IMA) group founder director Mohammed Mansoor Khan has said that he wants to return to India and is ready to reveal the names of corrupt politicians and officers who extorted money from him and who are behind the downfall of his business venture.

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War may spread across Gulf region, endanger US troops, warns Iran

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'One nation, one poll': Maya slams BJP's 'gimmick'

“The new gimmick of 'one nation, one election' is a BJP's ploy to win the Lok Sabha and assembly elections by a single 'dhandhli' (manipulation) misusing the EVMs," she said. She said the BJP's victory is “unexpected and against the people's mandate”, which is not possible without a “planned manipulation and conspiracy”

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Rajasthan: At least 14 dead in tent collapse

At least 14 people were feared dead and over 50 others were injured after a 'pandaal' collapsed in Jasol village in Barmer district on Sunday, police said.

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Don't mistake prudence for weakness: US to Iran

US National Security Adviser John Bolton said that Iran should not "mistake US prudence and discretion for weakness," after the US abruptly called off military strikes against Iran in response to the shooting down of an unmanned American surveillance drone.

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AI suspends captain for 'shoplifting' in Sydney

A senior Air India commander has been suspended after he allegedly shoplifted at Sydney duty free on Saturday (June 22) just before he was to operate a flight to Delhi. He is learnt to have told the airline management that he “was elated receiving this news at the airport and in the sense of euphoria inadvertently picked up something without realising I had not paid for it.”

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Post-Balakot, Indian Navy hunted for Pak sub

After Indian Air Force hit the Jaish terrorist factory in Balakot, one of the most advanced Pakistani Agosta-class submarines - PNS Saad - vanished from the Pakistani waters, a senior government source said. After 21 days of an extensive search, the Indian Navy finally located the PNS Saad on the western side of Pakistan.

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WC: Virat Kohli fined for excessive appeal

India skipper Virat Kohli has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for appealing in an aggressive manner during their tense World Cup win over Afghanistan, here Saturday.

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PAK vs SA WC Live: Pakistan opt to bat at Lord's

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa on Times of India

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US carries out cyberattacks on Iran in response to provocations

The intrusion occurred the same day President Donald Trump called off a strike on Iranian targets such as radar and missile batteries. But the online operation was allowed to go forward because it was intended to be below the threshold of armed conflict — using the same shadow tactics that Iran has deployed.

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Skeletons found in Muzaffarpur hospital, no AES links: DM

There was considerable sensation in the town as word about the presence of the skeletons behind the hospital building spread. Attendants of some patients reportedly stumbled upon the human remains and brought the matter to the notice of hospital authorities. Locals said one or two skeletons were burnt while the others were strewn on the ground or stuffed into plastic sacks.

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Mohammed Shami on hat-trick: Mahi bhai said, 'bowl a yorker'

Mohammed Shami had no second thoughts about bowling a yorker for a hat-trick delivery after Mahendra Singh Dhoni advised the same during India's thrilling World Cup encounter against Afghanistan . Shami is the second Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in World Cup after Chetan Sharma's feat against New Zealand in the 1987 edition.

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India rejects US religious freedom report

India rejected a US religious freedom report, saying it sees no locus standi for a foreign government to pronounce on the state of its citizens' constitutionally protected rights. In its International Religious Freedom Report, the State Department alleged on Friday that mob attacks by violent extremist Hindu groups against minority communities continued in India.

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How Uttar Pradesh tackled the encephalitis menace

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Woman wants baby with estranged hubby

In a rare plea before a family court, a 35-year-old woman caught in a divorce battle sought a second child with her estranged husband. She pleaded for conception through restoration of conjugal relations or in-vitro fertilisation before her biological clock times out.

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Kolkata girl reveals final moments in letter

"Give me a nice funeral. A NAICE one," Krittika Paul had written in the suicide note found next to her in the school washroom where she killed herself on Friday. Respecting her last wishes, her family, relatives and friends gave the 14-year-old an emotional send-off at a crematorium in Baruipur on Saturday evening.

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CJI reminds PM to act on HC judge’s removal

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World Cup: Shami & Co get India out of jail

Virat Kohli & Co survived a scare, thanks to the heroics of bowlers, by successfully defending a below-par 224/8 to win by 11 runs and climb up to No. 3 on the points table with four wins from five matches, besides a washout.

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Rising Iran-US tension revives India’s oil worry

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Central govt scotches salary-delay reports

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Union Budget: PM says reforms on govt’s agenda

The government has made clear its intention to undertake reform measures to boost growth and highlighted the need to make the Indian economy competitive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a group of economists and sectoral experts on Saturday at a meeting ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget.

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Is Pak dragging its feet on Kartarpur corridor?

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The hard-fought win was important for us: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli Saturday said the hard-fought win over Afghanistan in the World Cup was much-needed as it helped the two-time champions to show their character and clinch a victory from the jaws of defeat.

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World Cup: Shami claims hat-trick as India beat Afghanistan by 11 runs

Mohammed Shami's last-over hat-trick saved India from a mighty scare as they managed to pip Afghanistan by 11 runs to inch closer towards World Cup semi-finals. Shami (9.5-1-40-4) not only successfully defended 16 runs off the last over but also dismissed the dangerous Nabi ( 52), Alam (0) and Rahman (0) off successive deliveries to complete the rare feat

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Iran executes contractor over spying for CIA

Iran has executed a "defence ministry contractor" convicted of spying for the US Central Intelligence Agency, semi-official news agency ISNA reported Saturday. ISNA said he was convicted by Iran's military court and that he was executed, at an unspecified time, at the Rajayi Shahr prison in the city of Karaj, west of Tehran.

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Not the first time we lost to India in WC: Sarfaraz

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed does not seem too affected by the defeat to arch-rivals India in their World Cup match and is rather confident of his team's comeback against South Africa on Sunday.

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PM interacts with economists, industry experts

Ahead of the next month's Union Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with economists and industry experts on current economic situation and took note of their suggestions. In the interactive session organised by Niti Aayog on 'Economic Policy - The Road Ahead', over 40 economists and other experts participated.

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Industrialists-turned-politicians let down Chandrababu in hour of crisis

TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu treated business tycoons Y S Chowdary, CM Ramesh, Garikapati Mohan Rao and T G Venkatesh as saviours of the party when it was in opposition and gifted them coveted Rajya Sabha berths. But in a surprise move, the four of them dumped the party and joined the BJP.

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BJP delegation visits trouble-torn Bhatpara

A three-member BJP delegation visited the trouble-torn Bhatpara area in West Bengal on Saturday and alleged that it was due to police firing that two people lost their lives during clashes earlier in the week. The police and the ruling Trinamool Congress called the observation baseless. TMC secretary general Partha Chatterjee said the BJP delegation's visit was aimed at increasing tension in the area.

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WC Live: West Indies elect to field against NZ

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match 29 between West Indies and New Zealand on Times of India

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Fresh violence erupts in West Bengal's Bhatpara

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Indian airlines to avoid Iranian airspace: DGCA

Indian carriers will steer clear of the risk-fraught Persian Gulf-Gulf of Oman area while overflying through that region on their flights to and from India. This will mean further extension of the long routes Indian and foreign carriers have been taking while flying between the west and parts of south Asia, including Delhi, since February 27 when Pakistan closed its airspace.

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PM Modi to meet economists, experts today

PM Modi will meet leading economists and experts on Saturday in the run up to the presentation of Union Budget 2019-20 on July 5 with the government looking at ways to boost growth and employment generation. Modi had met Secretaries of all ministries earlier this month and urged them to begin work on making India a five trillion dollar economy.

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'Any mistake by enemies...': Iran warns US, allies as tensions escalate

Iran said on Saturday it would respond firmly to any US threat against it, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported, amid escalating tension between Tehran and Washington over the shooting down of an unmanned US drone by the Islamic Republic. "Any mistake by Iran's enemies, in particular America and its regional allies, would be like firing at a powder keg that will burn America, its interests and its allies to the ground," Iran said.

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ED offers air ambulance to bring back Choksi

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has offered to provide an air ambulance and a team of medical experts to bring back fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi from Antigua and provide him with all necessary treatment in India. In a counter affidavit submitted before the high court, ED has termed as "a facade" an affidavit submitted earlier this week by Choksi in which he claimed that he is unable to return to India due to persistent health problems.

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World Cup Live: India bat first vs Afghanistan

Check all the live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Afghanistan on Times of India

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US concerned over blasphemy laws in Pak, religious oppression in China

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After tough four games, India face Afghanistan

India are not only looking at the two points from this game, but also a significant improvement in the net run rate with an eye on the semifinal qualification order. It's difficult to see how and where Afghanistan can hurt India. It's a match-up between one of the best teams in the competition against the weakest one.

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FATF: India says Pak must take verifiable, irreversible steps against terrorism

India on Saturday said it expects Pakistan to take all necessary steps to implement the FATF action plan by September and take credible and verifiable measures to address terrorism. Pakistan has until October to complete its action plans to curb terror financing and money laundering, failing which it can be blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force.

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'Flights at risk': United stops Newark-Mumbai direct amid US-Iran tension

American major United has indefinitely cancelled its daily Mumbai-Newark (EWR) nonstop after Iran shot down a US drone. Incidentally, United’s Delhi-Newark daily nonstop is also suspended till July due to continued closure of Pakistan airspace. United is currently the only American airline that flies to India and Mumbai and Delhi are the two routes in operates on, both of which are suspended for now.

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We'll consider pulling out of 2022 CWG: IOA

India can pull out of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham to protest the exclusion of shooting and archery (recurve) from the Games' programme, Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) secretary general, Rajeev Mehta, has warned. The IOA could take a decision in this regard within a month's time or so at its Executive Council meeting in Delhi, Mehta said.

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Indian economy heavily regulated, says USTR

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Amid Gulf tensions, Navy to send officers onboard Indian oil tankers

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Why IAF code-named Balakot strikes 'Op Bandar'

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US was 'cocked and loaded' to strike Iran: Trump

President Donald Trump said Friday that the US was "cocked and loaded" to retaliate against Iran for downing an American drone, but canceled the missile strikes 10 minutes before they were to be executed after being told some 150 people could die.

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'Operation Bandar' was IAF's code name for Balakot strikes

The strikes carried out by Indian Air Force on Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camp in Balakot town of Khyber Pakhtunwa province in February were codenamed 'Operation Bandar (Monkey)'. Without detailing any specific reason behind the name, sources said monkeys have always held a special place in India's war culture as seen in the epic Ramayana. Five Spice 2000 bombs were dropped.

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'New India': Rahul tweets Army dog squad pic

Congress president Rahul Gandhi was trolled on Twitter for taking a dig at Narendra Modi dispensation by posting a photo of Indian Army's dog squad doing yoga and captioning it "New India". The BJP took a swipe at Gandhi saying for him life is only about a joke, as he keeps posting pictures about his pet dog. Several people poked fun at Rahul and the Congress.

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Airlines reroute flights after Iran downs US drone

Major airlines from around the world on Friday began rerouting their flights to avoid areas around the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's shooting down of a US military surveillance drone there, as America warned commercial airliners could be mistakenly attacked.

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PM to visit Japan from Jun 27-29 for G20 summit

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India can handle global trade crossfire: Goyal

"Obviously, in a situation when the world is seeing trade wars across nations, across continents, India will come in the crossfire. But then its a crossfire which we can handle," the commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha. Goyal also dismissed contentions that India's exports have been hit badly after the US' terminating GSP.

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No India into NSG without plan: China

China on Friday said that there would be no discussion on India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) before reaching a specific plan on non-NPT members' participation in the elite grouping, as it declined to give a timeline to reach a consensus among member states on this issue.

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World Cup Live Score: Eng pacers hurt SL early

Check all the live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match between England and Sri Lanka on Times of India

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World Cup Live Blog: England vs Sri Lanka

Stay updated with Times of India for all the live score updates, ball by ball commentary & scorecard of Match 27 of 2019 Cricket World Cup between England and Sri Lanka.

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35 years on, 'foreign trouble' is back again to haunt TDP

'Foreign trouble' is back to haunt the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). This is the third time that the TDP is in a deep political crisis since its formation in 1982, and on two occasions the party president was on foreign tour at the time of the crisis. On one occasion, the TDP supremo was away from the state capital.

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Fresh triple talaq bill introduced in Lok Sabha

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill 2019 became the first legislation to be tabled in Parliament by the Narendra Modi dispensation in its second term, with Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad asserting the legislation was a must for gender equality and justice. The bill was introduced following a division of votes, with 186 members supporting and 74 opposing it.

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World Cup: Behind Jasprit Bumrah's smile is a lethal competitor

​​The essence of Bumrah is that he might look and sound very friendly but is actually a no-holds-barred competitor when running in with a ball in his hand.

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Live: Fresh triple talaq bill moved in Lok Sabha

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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'Don't know how long Cong-JD(S) govt will last'

JD(S) supremo and former PM HD Deve Gowda expressed doubts about the survival of the Congress-JD(S) coalition government headed by his son HD Kumaraswamy. Reacting to the development, Kumaraswamy, who is in Yadgir, claimed that media has misinterpreted his father's statement and that his government would complete it's tenure.

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Watch: Kohli bowls over Southampton school kids

The kids of Southampton Springhill school had a fun time, playing cricket with the Indian stars at the Hampshire Bowl, and the most sought-after for them was, of course, Virat Kohli who gave the kids time and made them feel comfortable.

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Trump OKs strikes on Iran, but then pulls back

Officials said Trump had initially approved attacks on a handful of Iranian targets, like radar and missile batteries. But the action was then abruptly called off, putting a halt to what would have been the president's third military action against targets in the Middle East. It was also not clear whether the attacks might still go forward.

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No plans to cap H-1B work visa programme: US

Trump administration has no plans to cap H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, the state department said on Thursday. Reuters reported on Wednesday the US had told India it was considering restricting the H-1B visa programmes for countries with data storage requirement. The programme issues US visas to skilled foreign workers.

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Cricketer’s son first India-origin player in MLB

Sixteen-year-old Kuldeep Padtel travelled to the US to help at his uncle's restaurant. His passion for sports saw him play for the UC cricket team. Thirty-five-years later, his 22-year-old son was picked by Chicago White Sox two, making him the first player of Indian origin to be drafted in Major League Baseball.

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Yoga is above region, above faith, above everything: PM Modi

PM Modi on Friday performed Yoga with around 40,000 enthusiasts at the Prabhat Tara ground and said everybody should practice the ancient Indian discipline lifelong. Expressing concern that young people are becoming vulnerable to heart ailments, Modi said, "Yoga can play a huge role in tackling the issue and hence, this year's theme is 'Yoga for Heart'."

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US has no plans to cap H-1B work visa programme

Trump administration has no plans to cap H-1B work visas for nations that force foreign companies to store data locally, the state department said on Thursday. Reuters reported on Wednesday the US had told India it was considering restricting the H-1B visa programmes for countries with data storage requirement. The programme issues US visas to skilled foreign workers.

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Live: PM to lead Yoga Day celebrations in Ranchi

Top government functionaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah, and other senior BJP leaders will attend International Yoga Day events across the country. Stay with TOI for the latest updates

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No communication on H-1B visa cap from US: Govt

The commerce ministry has not received any communication from the US on its reported decision to consider caps on H-1B work visa for nations that mandate storing of data locally, sources said. India had last year mandated payment firms to store customer data exclusively in the country without creating a mirror sites overseas. Some US firms are opposed to this as it would require them to make additional investment.

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WC: Shankar suffers injury scare, skips training

All-rounder Vijay Shankar is the latest to suffer an injury scare in the Indian camp after being hit on his toe during a rain-hit training session on Wednesday.

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World Cup Live: Confident start by Aussie openers

Check all the live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary and scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match between Australia and Bangladesh on Times of India

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How and why trade in smuggled drones is thriving in grey market

Officials said these instances point to an illegal influx of Chinese drones into India using the same routes that gold and wildlife smugglers have used over the years. The reason? There has been a huge boom in the drone market with a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) study estimating it to touch $886 million by 2021 in India.

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1 killed, 3 injured in clashes in West Bengal

One person was shot dead and three others were seriously injured in Bhatpara area of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district as clashes broke out between two groups on Thursday. Bombs were hurled and several rounds of bullets fired in the air by the members of the two warring groups near a newly constructed police station, police said.

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No vote, no road: AP political battle gets bizarre

On Wednesday, YSRCP workers in a village in Guntur constructed a wall across a road to prevent TDP workers from using it. In another incident, the ruling party’s workers in Prakasam district dug up a cement road laid about 10 months ago alleging that the people using the road had not voted for YSRCP in the assembly polls. The road was constructed by the previous TDP government.

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Warner said sorry, hugged me: Injured net bowler

Jaykishan Plaha, an English club cricketer of Indian origin, had to be stretchered off the ground after he suffered a concussion following a hit on his head from a David Warner shot during Australia's net session at The Oval.

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Rahul says party will decide on his successor

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said his party will decide on who his successor will be and not him. He is not the person to take a decision on his successor, Gandhi told reporters when asked who will succeed him as Congress president. Gandhi is adamant on stepping down as party president following the debacle in the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

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AI pilots can't seek crew's help for outside meals

Air India on Wednesday asked the cabin crew and the pilots to schedule when and what the pilots want to eat before operating flights. AI is contemplating asking them not to seek crew help in any way like heating up the meal for consuming the same. These moves come after a spat between a pilot and flight purser reportedly on the issue of washing the captain's tiffin box.

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Custodial death case: Sanjiv Bhatt gets life term

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Punish guilty, shed ‘soft’ image: Muslims to Didi

Prominent Muslims from the city have urged Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to act decisively against their co-religionists involved in crime as that would help overcome the “perception” that they are being “shielded or appeased”.

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New govt must build secure nation: President

In his address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament in the historic Central Hall, the President said government is moving ahead to create a strong, secure and inclusive India. He also said that government has started a pension scheme to help farmers and small traders live a life of dignity.

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Kovind address to Parliament: Highlights

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WC: How Hardik Pandya revels on the big stage

Hardik Pandya scored 26 runs and took two crucial wickets to help India win the rain-curtailed match against Pakistan at Manchester by 86 runs via Duckworth Lewis method. Prior to it, Hardik had smashed a quick-fire 48 off 27 balls against Australia last week which was also won by India.

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Live: World standing with India on issue of terror, Prez Kovind says

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Live: Prez addresses Parliament's joint session

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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WC: Men In Blue to go orange against England?

India cricketers are likely to sport orange jerseys instead of the usual blue in selected games of the ongoing World Cup, including the one against hosts England on June 30. The jersey, which will be predominantly orange with a tinge of blue, will be unveiled during the course of the tournament.

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H-1B cap for India? 'Need approval by US Cong'

The H-1B employment visa, which is widely used by India’s technology sector (both IT and ITeS) for on-site work in the US, seems to have been caught in the cross fire of trade wars.

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Delhi-Mumbai in 10 hours by train?

In the next four years, you can hope to reach Mumbai from Delhi in just 10 hours boarding a superfast train. The railways has set the target to increase the maximum speed of trains on these routes to 160 kmph to cut down the travel time between the national capital and financial capital by five hours.

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Muslims in this village are burying dead at homes

A clutch of houses in Chah Pokhar in Achnera block of Agra have turned into graveyards as families are forced to bury their departed in their homes due to lack of a burial ground. As a result, the dead here are a constant part of day-to-day life. TOI found women cooking next to where their children were buried while the elderly rested on cots in a backyard full of graves.

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Clamour on social media for gender-neutral laws

MUMBAI: After Monday's arrest of the woman who accused actor Karan Oberoi of rape for staging an assault on herself, several citizens spoke of the need for gender-neutral laws on social media.

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US mulling 15% cap on H-1B visa for Indians

The United States told India it is considering caps on H-1B work visas for countries that force foreign companies to store data locally, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, widening the two countries' row over tariffs and trade. India, which has irked US government with stringent new rules on data storage, is the largest recipient of these temporary visas.

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How a Pak spy used bots to hack into systems of Army officials

A Pakistani spy who went by the Facebook nickname 'Sejal Kapoor' managed to hack into the computer systems of more than 98 officials from various defence forces and organisations, including the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, paramilitary forces and state police personnel in Rajasthan, MP, Punjab and UP between 2015 and 2018.

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PM to set up panel to look into issue of simultaneous polls: Rajnath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will set up a committee for giving "time-bound" suggestions on the issue of 'one nation, one election', defence minister Rajnath Singh said after the all-party meeting on the issue. Rajnath Singh said most parties supported the idea of holding simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

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Oppn questions Yogi govt law for pvt varsities

The draft ordinance to ban use of campuses of private universities for "anti-national activity" has not gone down well with the opposition, with the Congress saying that the move smacked of "foisting" RSS ideology on educational institutions. "The law, when enacted, will act as the sword of Damocles and the universities will constantly face the threat of de-recognition," UPCC general secretary and spokesman Dwijendra Tripathi said, adding it was "sort of dictatorship.

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GDP row: PM's advisory body rebuts ex-CEA claim

The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) on Wednesday rejected the claims of former CEA Arvind Subramanian regarding over-estimation of GDP numbers and said that India's current methodology is at par with its global standing as a responsible, transparent and well-managed economy.

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PM Modi holds meet on simultaneous polls

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WATCH: Afghan captain threatens to leave PC

Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib threatened to walk out of his post-match press conference after their World Cup defeat to England on Tuesday after he disliked a line of questioning about an incident in a restaurant.

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Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of World Cup with thumb fracture

India opener Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the 2019 edition of the World Cup as he is not in a position to recover in time for the remaining games of the showpiece event. Dhawan suffered the injury after being hit by a Pat Cummins delivery during his 109-ball 117 knock against Australia.

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Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of World Cup with thumb fracture: Sources

According to sources, India opener Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the 2019 edition of the World Cup as he is not in a position to recover in time for the remaining games of the showpiece event.

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World Cup Live: NZ bowl in curtailed game vs SA

Check all the live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary and scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and New Zealand on Times of India

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Chinese worker killed in mass brawl at Beijing-funded plant in B'desh

Police said the violence was triggered by the death of a Bangladeshi worker at the site of a China-funded 1,320-megawatt plant, prompting locals to accuse the Chinese of trying to cover up the incident. Police said more than 6,000 people -- including some 2,000 from China -- work at the power plant site.

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Iceland Cricket slammed for mocking Rashid Khan

The World Cup match between England and Afghanistan on Tuesday was a record-breaking match in more ways than one. From England’s highest score (397/6) in a World Cup match to Eoin Morgan’s record-breaking 17 sixes (most in an ODI innings), the match saw multiple records tumbling.

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‘Ex-CM Naidu will be evicted from illegal home’

Mangalagiri legislator Alla Ramakrishna Reddy, likely to take over as chairman of AP State Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), on Tuesday sparked off a political storm when he announced that former chief minister and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu will be evicted from his house. He said the building where Naidu has been staying is illegal as it was constructed on a riverbed.

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How Siddaramaiah plans to save Cong-JD(S) govt in Karnataka

A major shuffle of Congress ministers in the HD Kumaraswamy government appears on the anvil in December — if the coalition government pulls through till then. The Congress high command is likely to seek the resignation of all its ministers and inject fresh faces in the cabinet, a decision which will mean some ministerial aspirants who are openly voicing dissent would get a berth.

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Mumbai wastes more time in jams than any other city in the world

Mumbai motorists face the worst traffic jams in the world, according to a recent global study based on the statistical analysis of GPS data. The report said commuters in the city spend 65% more time on the roads during peak hours than when the roads are free. It put the city ahead of Bogota, Lima, Delhi, and others as the most congested city on its TomTom Traffic Index 2018.

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#MenToo: Oberoi's lawyer asks 8 questions to cops

Fourteen days after a 34-year-old woman had in early May accused actor Karan Oberoi of rape, was accused by her own lawyer of staging an attack on herself, and 10 days after the Bombay high court reprimanded the police for conducting a shoddy investigation, she was finally arrested on Monday (June 17).

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla: All you want to know

A surprise pick by the ruling BJP-led NDA, Birla's name was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself for the post, sources said. The 56-year-old leader is considered to be close to both Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah. Birla's nomination for the Lok Sabha speaker's post also has the backing of non-NDA parties such as the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).

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Parliament live: Om Birla elected LS Speaker

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Chahal, Yadav give India the edge in middle overs

Virat Kohli has often called his two wrist spinners "world class" and Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav have more often than not justified their captain's faith. The wrist-spinning duo has given Kohli the attacking option in the middle overs, which was earlier missing. Kohli being a proactive player goes for wickets and not just stops the flow of runs in the middle overs.

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Parliament live: Om Birla to be new LS Speaker

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha is now under way and will continue till July 26. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Modi govt 2.0: Ministers make it a point to reach office by 9.30am

Following the instruction of PM Narendra Modi, Union ministers Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Ram Vilas Paswan have rescheduled their morning engagements in order to reach their offices by 9.30am. TOI found that several ministers have made it a point to reach office by 9.30am since Modi advised all ministers to be in office in time and avoid doing office work from home.

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TN: How these 20,000 women saved a dying river

With nearly half of India reeling under drought and fresh water a dangerously scarce resource, citizens in many parts of the country have taken it upon themselves to correct the bleak situation.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WN41Jr

Biker gang chases, harasses Kolkata model

A gang of 10 bikers chased around Kolkata-based model Ushoshi Sengupta’s app cab through the streets of south Kolkata and harassed her — not once but twice — late on Monday night. The last round of harassment occurred after cops at a police station “refused to register her complaint” but, instead, referred her to the “right police station”.

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#MenToo: Oberoi's lawyer calls probe 'shoddy'

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Anil Ambani may be out of billionaire club

Ambani holds less than 75% stake in each of the six companies in his group — Reliance Infrastructure, Reliance Naval & Engineering, Reliance Power, Reliance Capital, Reliance Home Finance and the now-defunct Reliance Communications. Going by the market value of listed companies in his group, the younger of the two famous Ambani brothers would be worth much less than the billion-dollar mark.

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Oppn call tomorrow on simultaneous polls meet

Opposition parties, including the Congress, which are opposed to holding of simultaneous elections to Parliament and state assemblies, will take a call on Wednesday morning whether to attend a meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 'one nation, one election' issue.

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PM meets key secretaries to finalise 100-day agenda

Ahead of the maiden budget of his second term in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday brainstormed with top bureaucrats of finance and other ministries to finalise the government's 100-day agenda with a focus to revive the sagging economy and create jobs.

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Perform or face public wrath: Pak skipper to team

Drawing flak after the loss to India, Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has warned his teammates of further backlash at home if they fail to lift their game in the remaining matches of the ongoing World Cup.

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Decks cleared for Pak athletes to play in India

The government on Tuesday guaranteed the Indian Olympic Association and IOC that all athletes, qualifying for international events to be held in India, will be granted entry into the country. This paves way for India to be given hosting rights for international events again. It also clears decks for Pakistan athletes to compete in international events in India.

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How Jagan, KCR bonhomie can benefit AP, T'gana

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K'taka: How multi-crore scam eroded public trust in Muslim netas, clergy

Numerous Ponzi schemes in Karnataka have duped people of their money, but the I Monetary Advisory (IMA) Group scam has done irreparable damage to middle-class investors while simultaneously eroding public trust in Muslim politicians and ulemas (Islamic scholars).

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7 injured in grenade attack in J&K's Pulwama

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Morgan blasts record 17 sixes vs Afghanistan

England captain Eoin Morgan smashed his way into the record books on Tuesday, blasting 17 sixes - the most in a one-day international cricket innings - on his way to 148 off just 71 balls against Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup. Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers had shared the previous record of 16 sixes in an ODI innings.

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Ex-UEFA chief Platini arrested in 2022 WC probe

Ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a probe into the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, a source close to the investigation said.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Fe3lqv

Terrorist who lent car for Pulwama attack killed

A Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) terrorist whose car was used in the February 14 Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 CRPF troopers, was among two terrorists killed in a gunfight on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said. Sajad Ahmad Bhat alias Afzal Guru belonged to Marhama village in Anantnag. A jawan injured in the gunbattle succumbed at a hospital later.

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Govt compulsorily retires 15 customs officials

The government on Tuesday compulsorily retired 15 very senior customs officials. Earlier this month, in a similar move, the government had compulsorily retired from service 12 senior income tax officers on charges of corruption and professional misconduct.

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Govt compulsorily retires 15 Customs officials

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ENG v AFG WC Live: England win toss, opt to bat

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup Match 24 between England and Afghanistan on Times of India

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'10 parties backing Om Birla for LS Speaker'

"BJD, Shiv Sena, Akali Dal, National People's Party, Mizo National Front, Lok Janshakti Party, YSRCP, JDU, AIADMK and Apna Dal have given the notice to support Birla's candidature for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker. I have spoken to Congress leaders K Suresh and Gulab Nabi Azad. They have not signed till now but I think they would not oppose Birla's candidature," parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi said.

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How the Houdini trick became the last act for Kolkata's Mandrake

After a day-long search for magician Chanchal Lahiri (41), who disappeared while performing an underwater escape act in the Hooghly, police on Monday fished out his body from near Howrah.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2wWbUSz

Sania & Veena's nasty Twitter spat post Pak loss

Pakistan's loss to India for the seventh time in the World Cup has not gone down well with the fans. Pakistani actress Veena Malik on Monday lashed out at Sania Mirza for partying with her husband Shoaib Malik ahead of the the clash between the arch-rivals on Sunday.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IVcrcO

Encephalitis outbreak: Nitish visits Muzaffarpur

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday visited Muzaffarpur district, where 107 children have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) so far. The chief minister will hold a review meeting with doctors and health officials later in the day to take stock of the situation.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IruWXD

'I want Sarfaraz to lower me into my grave'

Pakistan fans mocked their cricket team's underwhelming performance on social media after Sarfaraz Ahmed's men suffered an 89-run defeat against arch-rivals India in their World Cup clash at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MTAluM

Anantnag encounter: Soldier, 2 terrorists killed

A security forces personnel has died in an encounter with terrorists in Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday, a police official said. Acting on credible input about the presence of terrorists in Bijbehara area of the district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation this morning. The search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired on the forces, who retaliated.

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G20 summit: Deadlock on trade set to be part of Modi-Trump talks

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Kuldeep Yadav revives ‘ball of century’ memories

Twenty-six years after Shane Warne's immortal 'ball of the century' to Mike Gatting at Old Trafford, Kuldeep Yadav delivered his own version at the very same venue on Sunday. Kuldeep deceived his victim more with the drift than the turn, while Warne got his man through unbelievable turn. The victim in Kuldeep's case was Pakistan's premier batsman, Babar Azam.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WMuWtU

Kuldeep Yadav revives ‘ball of century’ memories

Twenty-six years after Shane Warne's immortal 'ball of the century' to Mike Gatting at Old Trafford, Kuldeep Yadav delivered his own version at the very same venue on Sunday. Kuldeep deceived his victim more with the drift than the turn, while Warne got his man through unbelievable turn. The victim in Kuldeep's case was Pakistan's premier batsman, Babar Azam.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZwA8iA

#MenToo is about gender equality: Karan Oberoi

The TV actor, who was granted bail on June 7 talks about his stay in prison and the support he got from his friends and family.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Y0h5wM

Gujarat RS bypoll: Cong moves SC against EC

Gujarat Congress has moved the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the Election Commission to hold separate bypolls to two Rajya Sabha seats in the state which fell vacant due to the election of BJP chief Amit Shah and Smriti Irani to Lok Sabha.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MTNe87

J P Nadda appointed BJP working president, Shah to remain party chief

Senior BJP leader J P Nadda was on Monday appointed the working president of the BJP and will work under party chief Amit Shah, who is also the Union home minister. Nadda will take care of the day-to-day operations of the party for the next six months, the BJP announced today.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2XjFZdp

Army convoy attacked with IED in Pulwama

Terrorists on Monday targeted an Army convoy with an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The Army Casper of 44 Rashtriya Rifles was targeted by the IED explosion near Eidgah Arihal on the Arihal-Lassipora road in the south Kashmir's district, a police official said.

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Investors poorer by over Rs 2L cr as markets fall

Investor wealth eroded by over Rs 2 lakh crore on Monday after the BSE benchmark index tanked over 491 points following weak sentiments in the broader market. Led by the selling in equity market, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies dropped by Rs 2,00,258.81 crore to Rs 1,50,09,329.19 crore.

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Live: IED attack on Army vehicle in Pulwama

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Mamata meets protesting doctors, assures new security measures

During the meeting, a doctors' delegation apprised Banerjee of the problems they have been facing at medical colleges and hospitals and said they fear for their safety. Banerjee asked the police officers present in the meeting to appoint nodal officers for hospitals in the state for security of doctors.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MTrsBp

Lovely gesture by Virat Kohli, says Steve Smith

Steve Smith has appreciated Virat Kohli's 'lovely gesture' after the Indian skipper asked fans to stop jeering the former Australian skipper during their World Cup encounter on June 9.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2RlNKtT

#MenToo: Woman who accused Karan Oberoi arrested

The woman tantric and healer, who had accused television actor Karan Oberoi of rape, has been arrested by Oshiwara police today (June 17). The woman is arrested for filing false complaint after she planned attack on herself on May 25 when she has was taking morning walk.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WOj3ii

WC: Shoaib slams Sarfaraz's 'brainless captaincy'

Former speedster Shoaib Akhtar is utterly disappointed and dejected after Pakistan's crushing defeat to India in the ongoing World Cup, and has asked fans not to expect "extraordinary things from average Pakistan players".

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2WOjm1l

World Cup Live: Bangladesh opt bowl vs Windies

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup Match 23 between West Indies and Bangladesh on Times of India

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Live: Bengal docs get invite for talks with Mamata

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Sunday said that it would go ahead with its strike on Monday and withdraw all non-essential health services, including outdoor patient department (OPD) services, in hospitals across the country. Stay with TOI for live updates

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How US made illegal border crossings dangerous

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Kolkata magician vanishes into Hooghly waters

A 41-year-old magician was feared drowned in the Hooghly on Sunday in front of a crowd of horrified onlookers while trying to perform an underwater escape act, a version of which he had performed six years ago, and popularised by Harry Houdini almost 100 years back.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZsZrlm

1st session of 17th LS begins, members take oath

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Rajasthan girl Suman Rao crowned Miss India

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LS live updates: Newly elected MPs takes oath

The first Parliament session after the 17th Lok Sabha was elected is now under way, with members taking oath. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Live: PM hopes for cooperation from oppn in Parl

The first Parliament session after the 17th Lok Sabha was elected is set to begin today. Stay with TOI for live updates

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Rohit Sharma in illustrious band of batsmen at Old Trafford

England's second oldest Test venue after The Oval, the historic Old Trafford, has seen many great knocks by some of the finest Indian batsmen. On Sunday, Rohit Sharma added his name to that list, although his effort came in an ODI. The Mumbaikar put the Pakistan attack to sword, cracking a brilliant 140 off just 113 balls, which included 14 fours and three sixes.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2Xm9I5q