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India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, held productive talks with his Portuguese counterpart, Joao Cravinho, during his visit to Portugal. They discussed progress in bilateral economic cooperation and exchanged views on various global issues. Jaishankar also appreciated Portugal's support for India-EU ties. He met with other Portuguese officials and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and his wife, Kasturba. Jaishankar will also visit Italy to strengthen bilateral ties, following the elevation of the relationship between the two countries to a strategic partnership in March. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/TczmxMQ

As the union government has termed the levying of water cess as illegal and in a circular issued on October 25 has clearly stated that no taxes or duties can be levied by any State on generation or inter-State supply of electricity under the guise of additional charges/ fee on generation of electricity from any source thermal/ hydro/ renewables etc, the deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri has strongly objected to frequent writing of letters by Centre on this issue. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/EmJcHI8

Prohibitory orders have been issued in a 5-kilometer radius area in Beed, Maharashtra, following violent incidents related to the Maratha reservation. The orders were issued after the office of the Nationalist Congress Party was set on fire, and the residences of two politicians were also torched. Additionally, NCP MLA Prakash Solanke's residence was set on fire. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde warned against inciting violence in the name of the Maratha reservation and stated that an advisory board has been formed to address the issue. Activist Manoj Jarange Patil is on an indefinite fast demanding reservation for the Maratha community. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/S6rD7xU

The Delhi Police have registered an FIR after obscene pictures featuring Hindu goddesses were allegedly sold online. The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) issued a notice to the police after receiving a complaint about the objectionable pictures. The DCW has demanded that the accused be arrested and the content be removed from the internet, as it has the potential to hurt religious sentiments and cause enmity among groups. The police have registered a case under sections 295A and 67A of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/wS4vJo2

The Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict on the bail pleas of former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in corruption and money-laundering cases related to the scrapped excise policy. The court had previously informed the Enforcement Directorate that proving the money-laundering case against Sisodia would be difficult if the alleged bribe is not part of the predicate offense. Sisodia was arrested in February for his alleged involvement in the scam and has been in custody since then. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/8cJSx9h

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Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday said that without hurting the quota of SC, ST, and OBC, Maratha community should get reservation. He also said that Gunaratna Sadavarte should not oppose Maratha reservation. Advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte was attacked by three people. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/oipXK34

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A 28-year-old man in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar committed suicide, leaving behind a message demanding quota for the Maratha community. This was the second case of quota-related death in Marathwada on the same day. Another man in Hingoli also ended his life, citing Maratha reservation as the reason. There have been several reports of suicides by Maratha community members in different parts of the state, demanding reservation. In response to the recent suicide, the administration has promised aid to the deceased man's family and a job for one of them. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/6CKBUVH

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The Karnataka government has requested a drought relief package of Rs 17,901 crore due to the severe shortage of rainfall in the state. A total of 216 taluks have been declared as drought-hit, and there is a possibility of a drinking water crisis. The Central government officials are currently studying the situation and a positive response has been received for the immediate release of funds. The state is also awaiting funds for the employment guarantee scheme and has requested the release of pending amounts. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/sbzqYc3

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has compared the Mumbai terror attack in 2008 to the recent attack launched by Hamas militants in Israel. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, Blinken emphasized that all acts of terrorism are unjustifiable and called on member states to denounce those who arm and fund terrorist groups. He also highlighted the importance of nations defending themselves against such attacks. Blinken mentioned the Mumbai attacks, where 166 people were killed, and the recent conflict in Israel, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 people. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/zeNaphH

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VK Pandian, principal secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has been granted voluntary retirement by the Centre. Speculation has been rife that Pandian, a powerful bureaucrat in the state, may enter politics. However, he has faced criticism for violating service condition rules and his way of working is not agreed upon by many in the ruling BJD party. Pandian has been serving as PS to the CM since 2011 and has been on recent whirlwind tours using the state chopper. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/kt3E1m6

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the Northern Army Commander, recently visited the Indian Air Force's Western Command for a seminar on integrated operations in the northern sector. This visit follows the Northern Army Command's two-day Army Air Defence Conclave held in September to address evolving air threats and ensure national security. The conclave focused on joint strategies, with domain experts from the Army Air Defence, Indian Air Force, and Defence Public Sector Undertakings participating. This event is particularly relevant due to the increasing use of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles by adversaries in the region. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/PnhfdO0

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Supporters of BJP dissidents in Rajsamand district, Rajasthan, protested against ticket distribution for the upcoming assembly elections. They damaged furniture in the party office and burnt campaign material. The party's state disciplinary committee suspended four members for indiscipline. Similar protests were witnessed in other cities as well. No cases have been registered in connection with the incidents. The BJP has released its second list of candidates for the elections, causing further discontent among the dissidents. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/maZucSj

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Former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has requested a Delhi court to dismiss the sexual harassment case filed against him by six female wrestlers. Singh's lawyer argued that there were contradictions in the statements of the prosecution witnesses and that the Oversight Committee did not recommend the registration of an FIR within the required time frame. The defence counsel also claimed that there were material contradictions in the statements of the witnesses, calling for Singh's discharge from the case. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/DO73WSG

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The Air Traffic Control Guild in India is planning to establish a mental health initiative called 'Critical Incident Stress Management' (CISM) for air traffic controllers. The system involves trained peers providing psychological support to controllers involved in critical incidents, reducing the impact of the stressful event. The initiative aims to train 30 controllers within a year using the CISM module developed by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/BRYkciy

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Former Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das was appointed governor of Odisha, a press communique from the Rashtrapati Bhawan said on Wednesday. Das will replace incumbent Ganeshi Lal. Das served as the first non-tribal CM of Jharkhand from 2014 to 2019 and is a former RSS functionary. He is currently a national vice-president of the BJP. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/5KQupOJ

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The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, responsible for constructing the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya, has been registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. This means that the trust can now accept foreign contributions for the temple project. Contributions can only be made to the designated bank account provided by the trust. The construction of the temple is expected to be completed by December. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/XxT3Bbg

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