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Prachanda (68), who is visiting India for the third time as Prime Minister, will also call on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. For India too, one of the main focus areas will be on finalising ways to deepen power cooperation through fresh initiatives. Nepal currently exports over 450 MW of electricity to India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pC1yYRk

Morgan Stanley's report on how India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed and gained a position in the world order in less than a decade is the "best and sharpest indictment" of the Congress-led UPA's "lost decade between 2004 and 2014", Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. Speaking to PTI, he said the report reminds Indians how the Congress-led UPA had in 2014 left "a shattered economy". Nine years later, India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world with record FDI, the minister said. "This report that says how India is transformed in less than a decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in my opinion the best and sharpest indictment of the UPA's lost decade between 2004 and 2014," he said. In the report, Morgan Stanley said significant scepticism about India, particularly with overseas investors, ignores the significant changes that have taken place in India, especially...

The arson was concentrated in Imphal East, but gunshots reverberated through the valley and the hills as security forces went after suspected militants targeting civilians at various places, including Bishnupur and Churachandpur. Two people were reported wounded in the crossfire. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jlUMJ0R

For MS Dhoni , the IPL 2023 was a special one in many ways. From the start of the edition, one man who was showered with all the adulation at every venue was MS Dhoni. Wherever Chennai Super Kings played, be it at home in Chennai or in away matches, Dhoni had the crowd backing him. Ultimately, Dhoni's CSK lifted the IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the final in Ahmedabad. After the final, Dhoni even mentioned that he will try and play one more IPL season, but added that it would also require huge physical effort from his side.  Dhoni will be seeking expert opinion from sports orthopedics in Mumbai on the state of his dodgy left knee before taking a call on his treatment, CEO Kasi Viswanathan said on Wednesday. Now, a video has gone viral on social media where it can be seen that Dhoni is strapping his knee.  MS Dhoni came to bat even with this injured knee His commitment towards the game pic.twitter.com/9AL8BQGvf5 — (@balltamperrer) May 31, 2023 Dhoni had playe...

Sara Ali Khan is on a whirlwind tour of the country, promoting her upcoming film Zara Hatke Zara Bachke . After a fulfilling stint in Lucknow with her co-star Vicky Kaushal, Sara Ali Khan visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple during her recent trip to Ujjain. While in the temple, Sara was seen taking part in the aarti and seeking the blessings of the deity. Sara was seen dressed in a pink saree and looked radiant as ever. The actress also shared some pictures from the visit on her Instagram timeline. She captioned the post, " Jai Mahakal ." Take a look at the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara Ali Khan (@saraalikhan95) A day earlier, Sara Ali Khan posted an image of herself and her co-star from inside a temple in Lucknow. In the picture, we can see them sitting on the floor with their hands folded as they pray in front of the deity. Sara looked lovely in a white kurta and dupatta while Vicky complemented h...

The recovery included an AK-56 rifle with balance 10 rounds in the magazine (rest of the ammunition had been fired by the terrorist who was injured), two pistols with two magazines, 70 pistol rounds, one IED weighing around 10-12kg, six Chinese grenades and 20 packets of narcotics, the Lt Col added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uiRA9K2

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned the manner in which the protesting Indian wrestlers were being treated by Delhi Police over the weekend, terming it "very disturbing" in a strongly-worded statement. The IOC's reaction follows the United World Wrestling's (UWW) criticism of the detention of the grapplers during their protest at Jantar Mantar, in which the sport's world body threatened to suspend the national federation if it fails to hold its election within the stipulated time. The top wrestlers -- Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and Sangeeta Phogat -- have accused the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) outgoing president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual exploitation. "The treatment of the Indian wrestling athletes over the weekend was very disturbing. The IOC insists that the allegations by the wrestlers are followed up on by an unbiased, criminal investigation in line with local law," the IOC said in the st...

A 26-year-old British tourist died after he was reportedly hit by lightning while paddleboarding in Greece, as per Guardian.   The unnamed man was in the sea during a thunderstorm in Agia Agathi, Rhodes, as his girlfriend filmed him from the beach, according to local media. Greek newspaper  Rodiaki  reported that lightning struck the water near the man shortly before 1.30 pm local time on Tuesday, causing him to fall into the water injured. Soon after the incident, emergency services dashed to the scene, and the man was taken to the shore. Rescuers frantically tried to save his life, following which medics took him to a local hospital before he was declared dead. Though the Port Authority of Rhodes confirmed the man's age and that he was a British national, they gave no further information. An investigation is now underway into the incident.  A spokesperson said, ''This is an active case so we cannot give more details at the moment.'' The Foreign and Commo...

A court in Pakistan had sentenced him to prison time along with two other JuD leaders, Malik Zafar Iqbal and Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki, in August 2020 for financing terror, ahead of a September 2020 deadline for Pakistan to avoid being blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global financial watchdog, for failing to curb “terror financing”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9QFt0VP

Chennai Super Kings clinched their fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title after defeating Gujarat Titans in a last-ball thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Thanks to this victory, they are now tied with Mumbai Indians as the most successful franchise in the history of the competition. It was also the fifth win for MS Dhoni as skipper - a feat that only Rohit Sharma has achieved. The match faced several rain interferences but CSK were able to keep their calm and with 10 runs needed from the final two balls of the match, Ravindra Jadeja stepped up to the occasion and finished it in style. 'twas an enthralling contest! #CSKvGT | #TATAIPL 2023 | #Final pic.twitter.com/gtB117u79C — Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) May 29, 2023 Congratulations, @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/IDcvkdQJBC — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 29, 2023 A yellovely finish to the #IPL2023 , @ChennaiIPL ! Congratulations C5K Tough luck tonight, but what a season...

Wrestlers in India have announced an unprecedented step - to immerse their Olympic and Commonwealth Games medals in the Ganga at Haridwar. The grapplers, including Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, have been protesting for over a month demanding action against wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who they accuse of harassing some of the wrestlers. In an emotive message, the wrestlers said their protest has been largely ignored, prompting them to take this step. "It seems that these medals decorated around our necks have no meaning anymore," read a statement in Hindi, tweeted out by top athletes. "The police and the system are treating us as criminals while the harasser openly attacks us in public meetings," it added. While this is an unusual step in India's sporting history, many sportspersons across the world have taken drastic steps to protest against societal evils. One of the most famous stories is that of Muhammad Ali, the leg...

Amid the long-standing protest by ace Indian wrestlers, who have alleged that their complaints against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have been largely ignored, the global governing body of the sport - United World Wrestling (UWW) - has released a statement on the issue. In the statement, issued on Tuesday, UWW has urged authorities to carry an impartial probe on  the allegations. They have also called for election in  the WFI, failing to do which may lead to the national body's suspension.  The UWW raised concern over the detention of the protesting wrestlers recently. On Sunday,  top wrestlers were detained by the Delhi Police as they attempted a protest march to the new parliament. Visuals of the champions Vinesh Phogat and her cousin Sangeeta Phogat being manhandled and pinned onto the ground by the police evoked shock and outrage across the country. "For several months, United World Wrestling has followed with great concern...

Please do not disturb Sara Ali Khan and Vicky Kaushal as they are busy touring the country for the promotions of their upcoming film Zara Hatke Zara Bachke . On Tuesday, Sara and Vicky visited Lucknow or as the Uri star puts it " Nawaabo Ka Sheher (the city of Nawaabs)." Sara Ali Khan posted an image of herself and her co-star from inside a temple in Lucknow. In the picture, we can see them sitting on the floor with their hands folded as they pray in front of the deity. Sara looked lovely in a white kurta and dupatta while Vicky complemented her in a beige shirt. Sharing the image, Sara simply wrote, " Jai Bholenath ." Take a look at the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara Ali Khan (@saraalikhan95) While in Lucknow, Sara Ali Khan also treated herself to the city's sumptuous cuisine. Sharing a snap of all the food she feasted on, the actress wrote, " Hatke Khana Jisse Bachke Reh Na Pa...

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar laid out a blueprint for the future of Artificial Intelligence in India in an exclusive interview with NDTV today. "We want to be at the cutting edge in terms of where the AI goes," Mr Chandrashekhar said, quickly adding that the government is also looking to create "guardrails on where AI shouldn't go". "We also want to create our guardrails on where AI shouldn't go and we have laid out our doctrine for the whole world to follow. We are going to regulate them through the prism of user harm and not follow some other countries," he said. The Minister of State for IT and Electronics - who is leading a massive exercise involving wide consultation with stakeholders to frame the draft Digital India Act that will replace the two-decade-old IT Act - said, "we will regulate it (AI) in such a way it can't harm a user on the internet, whether it is misinformation or any kind of harm." Talking about India...

The phrase 'cometh the hour cometh the man' perfectly fits for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final in Ahmedabad to guide CSK to a record-equalling fifth IPL title in the wee hours of Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/r4LipIf

A woman has alleged that she has been sexually assaulted at the Uttar Pradesh Bhavan, the state guest house in the heart of Delhi. After a case was filed by the Delhi Police, several officials have been suspended and a room where the incident allegedly took place, has been sealed, sources said. The accused, Rajyavardhan Singh Parmar, is the national president of an organisation called Maharana Pratap Sena, sources said. Sources said the man came to UP Bhavan with the woman on May 26 around 12.15 pm. He was allotted a room and left the place at 1.50. The woman later lodged a complaint at the Chanakyapuri police station, alleging that she was sexually exploited by Rajyavardhan Singh Parmar. Security cameras from the building showed the man and woman inside the building. The room where they stayed at the UP Bhavan, room number 122, has been sealed ahead of forensic tests.   The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a departmental inquiry. Three officials posted at the UP Bhavan h...

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A wildfire in the eastern Canadian city of Halifax led to mandatory evacuation orders for thousands of homes, with officials saying residents are not allowed to return until advised by municipal authorities. Halifax Mayor Mike Savage said about 18,000 people were impacted by evacuations. The evacuation orders issued Sunday cover areas of Hammonds Plains, Upper Tantallon and Pockwock. These suburban communities are home to many of the city's workers and are situated about 15 miles from Halifax. Residents in nearby neighbourhoods, which are surrounded by forest, were left uneasy throughout the night. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted on Monday that the wildfire situation in the province of Nova Scotia, where Halifax is located, is "incredibly serious", and that his government was ready to provide any assistance if needed. Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Deputy Chief Dave Meldrum told reporters on Monday morning the fire burning in the Tantallon and Hammonds Plai...

The central government has denied any lapses behind the deaths of six cheetahs - including three cubs - within two months at the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh. "There is no lapse behind any of the cheetah deaths. Even in the case of the deaths of the three cheetah cubs, global wildlife literature clearly mentions 90% per cent infant mortality among cheetahs," said an official. "We haven't done any trials with any of the cheetahs trans-located to KNP from the two African nations. Cheetahs live in a coalition, so even the mating of a female cheetah with a male coalition wasn't done as any trial. It was done based on documented evidence and following clearance from African experts," said CP Goyal, director general of forests. A female cheetah had died during an aggressive interaction with two male cheetahs. Union Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Bhupendra Yadav has said that officers and employees involved in cheetah conservation...

Sai Sudharsan was the top performer for Gujarat Titans as they posted a huge total of 214/4 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final against Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. The 21-year-old batter looked in sublime form as he slammed 96 runs in just 47 balls with the help of 8 fours and 6 sixes. This was Sudharsan's fourth half-century in the tournament with three of them coming this year. The two other fifties came against Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. The youngster was picked by GT in the IPL 2022 auction for Rs 20 lakh. Sudharsan's father was a national level athlete who represented India at the South Asian Games in 1993 while his mother was a state level volleyball player.  @sais_1509 on song Can he finish on a high for @gujarat_titans ? Follow the match https://t.co/WsYLvLrRhp #TATAIPL | #Final | #CSKvGT pic.twitter.com/z7qL4Dav1w — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2023 The young batter started playi...

Sources said 4,051 candidates had registered for UPSC prelims in Imphal but after UPSC provided them an alternative to choose from exam centres in a few other states, about 700 opted to appear from outside Manipur. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30JfbaD

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared victory Sunday in a historic runoff election that posed the toughest challenge of his two-decade rule. "We will be ruling the country for the coming five years," Erdogan told his cheering supporters from atop a bus in his home district in Istanbul. "God willing, we will be deserving of your trust." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/T95AaeZ

The petitioner was friendly with the accused since 2016. In 2018, she married another man and had a child. On October 7, 2022 her drunk husband mercilessly beat her and their minor son. She phoned her former boyfriend around midnight. He asked her to come to his place with her son. He promised to marry her and had physical relations with her. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vsu1yzW

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will hold separate meetings with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his bete noire Sachin Pilot on Monday in Delhi, a senior party leader familiar with the development said. The chief minister's office has also released Mr Gehlot's programme confirming his visit to Delhi, where he will also lay the foundation stone of the Rajasthan House. The proposed meeting comes close on the heels of Pilot's "ultimatum" that if three demands he made from the state government were not met by the end of this month, he would launch a state-wide agitation. Mr Pilot has asked for a high-level inquiry into the alleged scams that took place during the tenure of the former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje government, as one of his demands. According to the senior leader, a meeting of the Congress top brass with all the state leaders was scheduled on May 26 but was later postponed.   He said that now the high command will meet Mr Gehlot an...

The C919 plane, built by the Commercial Aviation Corporation of China (Comac), carried about 130 passengers on the flight, according to state-owned newspaper China Daily. The jet took off Sunday morning from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and landed less than two hours later in Beijing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/s2NdkXv

The BCCI will not support Najam Sethi's proposed hybrid model of hosting the Asia Cup wherein four preliminary round and two super four games will be held in Pakistan with India's matches and the final taking place in a neutral country. It is understood that the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Jay Shah, who is also the secretary of the BCCI, during an informal discussion with some of the continental body's members in Ahmedabad has made the Indian board's stand clear. For a tournament to happen at a neutral venue, the all-powerful executive body of the ACC needs to take the final call, and therein lies the problem. "Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have already told the PCB that they have no issues playing their games in Pakistan. But India is not keen on supporting the hybrid model. Now, the impasse hasn't been broken and the final decision will only be taken at ACC executive board meeting that Jay (Shah) will have to summon," an ACC board membe...

A 7-year-old child was arrested and charged with first-degree arson after allegedly setting his parents' house on fire while they slept inside, CBS News reported. The incident took place in Jackson County, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Charleston.  A picture of the home engulfed in flames was shared on Facebook by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department in West Virginia. The department in its post said that the child intentionally set fire to the house with his parents inside. Two people in the house suffered minor burns, but everyone in the home survived, police said. The authorities took the child into custody and charged him/ her with first-degree arson. Detailing the incident, the police department wrote, ''This evening a 7-year-old juvenile is in custody and charged with 1st-degree arson after the family home was intentionally set ablaze with the parents asleep inside. Minor burn injuries occurred to two individuals, but everyone made it out of the...

The woman had filed a domestic violence case against her husband and in-laws in 2021 and alleged that after their child’s birth, she was forced to move out of their home. The judge, though, directed the man to pay Rs 10,000 a month towards maintenance of their young child. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Sw0lTJ7

Anupam Kher may be a busy actor but he always makes sure to take time out for his late friend and actor Satish Kaushik's daughter Vanshika. The two recently dined together at the 10-year-old's favourite hotel, the JW Marriot in Mumbai.  Sharing a video from the lunch outing, Vanshika Kaushik wrote, "Papa and I came often to Marriott for breakfasts and lunch's. Wonderful to repeat the routine with my favourite Anupam uncle. And how can we not make a reel together? Bullet for u (heart emoji) with the one and only #Anupam Kher".  Watch the clip below:  View this post on Instagram A post shared by vanshika kaushik (@vanshika_kaesthetics) In the short video, Anupam Kher is seen making goofy faces with Vanshika.  The 10-year-old shared the clip just a few hours ago, and since then it has accumulated more than 530,000 views and over 35,000 likes. In the comment section, internet users praised the actor for keeping his pr...