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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Construction of Patna's Marine Drive stalled due to rise in water level of Ganga amid floods

Construction of Patna's Marine Drive stalled due to rise in water level of Ganga amid floods

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After 75-year-long wait, river island in Odisha’s Sambalpur gets access to banking services

After 75-year-long wait, river island in Odisha’s Sambalpur gets access to banking services

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Money laundering allegation: BJP leader writes to ED seeking action against Shiv Sena MLA

Money laundering allegation: BJP leader writes to ED seeking action against Shiv Sena MLA

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Cafe, library, gym: This police line in UP's Muzaffarnagar has it all

Cafe, library, gym: This police line in UP's Muzaffarnagar has it all

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Former Punjab DGP Sumedh Saini arrested from Vigilance Bureau office in Mohali

Former Punjab DGP Sumedh Saini arrested from Vigilance Bureau office in Mohali

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Taliban say council will govern Afghanistan for now, Ghani breaks silence | Top 10 developments

Taliban say council will govern Afghanistan for now, Ghani breaks silence | Top 10 developments

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Maharashtra ATS nabs Harshad Mehta's former aide in drugs case

Maharashtra ATS nabs Harshad Mehta's former aide in drugs case

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Rival groups of lawyers fight it out in Chennai’s Kotturpuram police station | WATCH

Rival groups of lawyers fight it out in Chennai’s Kotturpuram police station | WATCH

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Rabindranath Tagore's mother refused to take him in her arms as he was dark, says Union minister Subhas Sarkar

Rabindranath Tagore's mother refused to take him in her arms as he was dark, says Union minister Subhas Sarkar

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Ghani breaks silence, says left Afghanistan to avoid bloodshed, refutes claims of fleeing with 'cars full of money'

Ghani breaks silence, says left to avoid bloodshed, refutes claims of fleeing with money

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No Covid vaccination in Mumbai for two days due to vaccine shortage

No Covid vaccination in Mumbai for two days due to vaccine shortage

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Lahore statue vandalised again

A man associated with an extremist religious group was arrested in Lahore on Tuesday for vandalising the statue of Sikh leader Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Lahore Fort.

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BJP constituency in-charge killed in J&K

Terrorists in J&K shot dead BJP's Kulgam constituency in-charge on Tuesday, less than 10 days after two Lashkar-e-Taiba gunmen barged into an unprotected house in Anantnag to kill a sarpanch from the saffron party and his panchayat member wife.

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Can’t file rape case at drop of hat to settle scores: Delhi HC

False allegations of rape and molestation made at the drop of a hat, in a “very casual manner”, not only trivialise serious offences but also leave the accused stigmatised for life, Delhi High Court said while emphasising that such cases needed to be dealt with an iron hand “due to the serious nature of the offences”.

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Evacuation of embassy personnel from Kabul to India completed

The ambassador and all staff of the Indian embassy in Kabul were evacuated on August 17. But the embassy is officially not yet closed. “In view of the prevailing circumstances, it has been decided that our Ambassador in Kabul and his Indian staff will move to India immediately.” MEA spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi wrote on Twitter.

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NIA arrests 2 Kerala women, says linked to IS terror module

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday arrested two women residents of Kannur in Kerala, who were said to be highly radicalised, with one of whom having travelled to Iran to join Islamic State terror outfit in Syria while the other was ready to make the journey to an IS-controlled territory.

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Fact Check: This beautiful expressway is in Karnataka, not Kashmir 

Fact Check: This beautiful expressway is in Karnataka, not Kashmir 

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Income Tax dept detects large-scale illegal export of medicines from India to China 

Income Tax dept detects large-scale illegal export of medicines from India to China 

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Bank fraud: ED attaches former Maharashtra MLA's properties worth Rs 234 crore

Bank fraud: ED attaches former Maharashtra MLA's properties worth Rs 234 crore

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CBI arrests CMD of Kolkata-based firm from Maharashtra in chit fund case 

CBI arrests CMD of Kolkata-based firm from Maharashtra in chit fund case 

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Fact Check: Man clinging on to a wing and a prayer? No, there is a catch 

Fact Check: Man clinging on to a wing and a prayer? No, there is a catch 

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Afghanistan crisis: Islamic emirate at doorsteps poses a challenge to India

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan brings into being a new Islamic emirate at India’s doorstep that is likely to be a lightning rod for Islamists everywhere with implications for India as regards terrorism and radicalisation.

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India to go with democratic bloc on recognising Taliban

India will align itself with the responses of the democratic bloc of countries on whether the incoming Taliban regime can be recognised, and much depends on the conduct of the new masters of Afghanistan in the weeks ahead. Unlike in the past when India — as most other nations — did not recognise the Taliban regime led by Mullah Omer, fresh considerations may be at work in the current situation.

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SC insists Centre file response affidavit to PILs seeking probe into Pegasus ‘snooping’

The Supreme Court on Tuesday compelled a reluctant Centre to file a response affidavit to PILs seeking inquiry into alleged misuse of military-grade spyware Pegasus to snoop on phones of journalists, politicians and activists despite the government's vehement reiteration of its readiness to divulge everything to a technical expert committee for scrutiny.

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India must help all Afghans, shelter Hindus & Sikhs, PM tells CCS meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the Cabinet Committee on Security that India must not only protect its citizens but also provide refuge to Sikh and Hindu minorities and help all Afghans who are looking to India for help.

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Mumbai, Chennai & 10 other cities to see sea levels rise in 30 yrs: Nasa

Indian coastal areas will face a sea level rise of 0.1 metre to 0.3 metre in the next two to three decades due to global warming, with Bhavnagar in Gujarat facing a rise of 0.22 metres that may submerge vast low-lying areas, a projection by Nasa has said.

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Afghans confront uneasy reality as Taliban tighten grip on Afghanistan | 10 points

Afghans confront uneasy reality as Taliban tighten grip on Afghanistan | 10 points

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India committed to safe return of all citizens; to make flight arrangements after Kabul airport reopens

India committed to safe return of all citizens; to make flight arrangements after Kabul airport reopens

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Facebook sends notice to Rahul Gandhi over post revealing identity of Delhi minor rape victim's family

Facebook sends notice to Rahul Gandhi over post revealing identity of Delhi minor rape victim's family

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We have lives away from industry: Sidharth Malhotra

Sidharth Malhotra is currently riding high on the success of his recently released war film, ‘Shershaah’. The actor has left everyone impressed with his impeccable performance as Param Vir Chakra awardee Captain Vikram Batra. Celebrating the success of the film with ETimes, the actor spoke at length about the overwhelming response he’s been fetching. He also went on to reveal how Vikram Batra’s family and fiancée reacted to the film.

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One injured in fresh firing by Assam Police along Bilaipur border, says Mizoram

One injured in fresh firing by Assam Police along Bilaipur border, says Mizoram

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'Let us just live': Mahbouba Seraj's emotional appeal to world after Taliban takeover in Afghanistan

'Let us just live': Mahbouba Seraj's appeal to world as Taliban take over Kabul

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#ETimesCelebTracker: Today's 20 best celeb moments



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Google launches Pixel 5a: Features, specs and more



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Monday, August 16, 2021

TMC may ask Sushmita Dev to lead party's Assam unit: Sources

TMC may ask Sushmita Dev to lead party's Assam unit: Sources

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120 Indians to be brought back from Afghanistan soon: Govt sources

120 Indians to be brought back from Afghanistan soon: Govt sources

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The curse of being a woman in Afghanistan

The curse of being a woman in Afghanistan

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Karnataka: Is CM Bommai making same mistake as Yediyurappa? 

Karnataka: Is CM Bommai making same mistake as Yediyurappa? 

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US lowers India's travel advisory



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Lord's Test: You go after one of us, all 11 will come right back - KL Rahul on Indian players sledging England

We don't mind a bit of banter: Rahul on fiery Day 5 after India win Lord's Test

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Why Sushmita Dev's exit should set alarm bells ringing for Congress

Why Sushmita Dev's exit should set alarm bells ringing for Congress

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Fact Check: Video of mock ISIS sex slave market viral as Afghan women on sale 

Fact Check: Video of mock ISIS sex slave market viral as Afghan women on sale 

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Fact Check: Old video from Syrian civil war shared as Taliban capturing Kabul presidential palace 

Fact Check: Old video from Syrian civil war shared as Taliban capturing Kabul presidential palace 

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India win Lord's Test: Tension on the field motivated us to finish the game, says Virat Kohli

Lord's Test win is the best gift we can give to the people of India: Virat Kohli

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Joe Root rues tactical meltdown in 1st session at Lord's: Lot on my shoulders, could have done things differently

Root on tactics in 1st session: Lot on my shoulders, could have done things differently

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Taliban are abducting women in Afghanistan from their houses: Student from Bamyan  

Taliban are abducting women in Afghanistan from their houses: Student from Bamyan  

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Virat Kohli overtakes Clive Lloyd in list of most successful captains after India's 3rd Test win at Lord's

Kohli joins Kapil, Dhoni in elite list as India register 3rd Test win at Lord's

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We will liberate Afghanistan from these terrorists, says nation's former defence minister 

We will liberate Afghanistan from these terrorists, says nation's former defence minister 

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1 CRPF jawan, 2 civilians injured in separate grenade attacks in J&K

1 CRPF jawan, 2 civilians injured in separate grenade attacks in J&K

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Live: US CDC eases India advisory to 'Level 2: Moderate'

The CDC lowered India to "Level 2: Moderate." U.S. President Joe Biden on April 30 imposed new travel restrictions on India in light of Covid-19, barring most non-U.S. citizens from entering the United States who had been in India within the previous 14 days. Stay here for real-time updates on news from across the US that you can't miss:

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India's 'belief to win' hailed after stunning win over England at Lord's in 2nd Test

India's 'belief to win' hailed after remarkable 2nd Test win at Lord's

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Neighbours would feel safer if assured Afghan territory isn't used by terrorist groups: India at UNSC meet

Neighbours would feel safer if assured Afghan territory isn't used by terrorist groups: India at UNSC meet

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New leadership, resurgence and conquest: Decoding Taliban food chain after Mullah Omar’s demise

New leadership, resurgence and conquest: Decoding Taliban food chain after Mullah Omar’s demise

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India storm to 3rd Test win at Lord's after all-round Shami, Bumrah heroics vs England on Day 5

India storm to historic Test win at Lord's after Bumrah and Shami star on Day 5

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All civilian and military flights halted at Kabul Airport, says Pentagon

All civilian and military flights halted at Kabul Airport, says Pentagon

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2nd Test: India's pacers script 151-run win over England at Lord's

India's world class pace attack pulled off an incredible heist with the bat and then a magnificent performance with the ball to decimate England by 151 runs in the second Test on Monday. The fifth day at the hallowed Lord's was as good an exhibition of Test cricket with India bowling out England for 120 as they tried to bat it out without going for a chase of 272 in 60 overs.

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Who are the Taliban, and what keep filling their coffers



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Sunday, August 15, 2021

No good House debates, sorry state of affairs: CJI

Speaking at the Independence Day function in Supreme Court, the CJI recalled the contribution of the legal community, led by lawyers -- Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Jawaharlal Nehru and Babu Rajendra Prasad -- to the freedom struggle and reminded advocates that the first Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and assemblies were filled with lawyers active in public life.

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India plans to finish evacuation in 48hours



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Three sub-lineages of Delta-plus in circulation in Maharashtra



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Andhra Pradesh: Girl student's killing in Guntur sparks political row

Andhra Pradesh: Girl student's killing in Guntur sparks political row

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Afghanistan president flees, Taliban set to declare Islamic emirate

Kabul fell to the Taliban in a swift and seemingly bloodless takeover on Sunday as President Ashraf Ghani took flight to Tajikistan, leaving a small band of political representatives to complete the handover of Afghanistan's final frontier to the advancing forces that had captured most of the country in the span of 10 days. Soon after Taliban fighters took over the presidential palace, sporadic gunfire was heard in central Kabul.

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PM Modi calls for ‘saturation coverage’ of welfare scheme beneficiaries

Calling on the nation to re-dedicate itself to unfinished tasks, PM Modi on Sunday said there is a need to “hand-hold” sections that are lagging and set a goal of “saturation” or 100% coverage of beneficiaries of schemes such as bank accounts for the poor, health cover under Ayushman Bharat and Ujjwala.

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India has divergences with US on Afghanistan: EAM SJaishankar

Whether it is the Indian leadership or the average Indian, “we aspire to bigger things,” said foreign minister S Jaishankar, addressing the India@75: The Freedom Summit organised by Times Now on Sunday. The Quad, he said, has become an important grouping in a 21st century which is more multipolar. But while India’s interests converge with the US’ in the east, there are divergences in the west, particularly Afghanistan, the minister said.

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Owners of high-end cars booked for Independence Day rally in Hyderabad

Owners of high-end cars booked for Independence Day rally in Hyderabad

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Andhra Pradesh: Primary schools reopen, students to get 'Vidya Kanuka' kits

Andhra Pradesh: Primary schools reopen, students to get 'Vidya Kanuka' kits

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Nobody should bilaterally recognise Taliban as govt of Afghanistan, says UK PM Boris Johnson

Nobody should bilaterally recognise Taliban as govt of Afghanistan, says UK PM Boris Johnson

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Afghanistan crisis: Biden, Trump trade blame amid American ignominy

American leaders and strategists raged against each other in a bitter blame game over the weekend as US global reputation geo-political equities went up in flames following the fall of Kabul to the Taliban.

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Jessica Lal's sister Sabrina Lal dies of liver ailment in Gurugram hospital

Jessica Lal's sister Sabrina Lal dies of liver ailment in Gurugram hospital

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Meghalaya home minister resigns amid unrest over former militant’s death

Meghalaya home minister resigns amid unrest over former militant’s death

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Indian Idol 12 winner is Pawandeep Rajan

Indian Idol 12 winner is Pawandeep Rajan

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Petrol bomb hurled at Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma's residence amid unrest in Shillong

Petrol bomb hurled at Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma's residence

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Ashraf Ghani: The Afghan president who failed to make peace with Taliban

Ashraf Ghani: The Afghan president who failed to make peace with Taliban

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Indian Idol 12 winner: Pawandeep Rajan lifts the trophy

The reality singing show Indian Idol 12, which premiered in November 2020, has finally come to an end with Uttarakhand boy Pawandeep Rajan lifting the winner’s trophy. Pawandeep had won hearts soon as show premiered and fans already saw a winner in him.

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma invites ULFA-I chief Paresh Baruah for peace talks

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma invites ULFA-I chief Paresh Baruah for peace talks

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