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Financial assistance to dialysis patients will be provided from the Governor's discretionary funds at Raj Bhawan in Goa on December 1, an official statement said on Thursday. Earlier Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai had announced various schemes of financial assistance from the Governor's discretionary fund. According to an official statement released, the Goa Governor had also visited 91 NGOs and disbursed financial assistance personally at the doorsteps of these institutions although the initial target was 71 NGOs. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/CvZlxhf

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By March 2025, the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah railway routes, recognized as the two most bustling, will be fully integrated with the Kavach anti-train collision system. Simultaneously, within the next 7-8 months, a state-of-the-art AI-based sensor system named "Gajraj" will be implemented along a 700 km track spanning various states to avert rail-related elephant fatalities. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that the AI-powered intrusion detection system, designed to prevent accidents involving elephants. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/6coTIkm

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After 17 days, all 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel were rescued. Arnold Dix, an international tunnel expert, played a major role in the rescue operation. Dix arrived on November 20 and inspected the site, ruling out collapse risks. He never promised a quick or easy rescue, but assured the workers would be home by Christmas. The workers were trapped in a 2 km-built portion of the tunnel after a portion caved in on November 12. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/Ut8qa6J

A pan kiosk in the remote Mungeli district of Chhattisgarh has restricted political discussions at his shop due to toxic arguments and threats. The owner, Mahaveer Singh Thakur, has put up a board outside the shop asking people to wait until December 3 and not waste time arguing over politics. The shop is a popular spot for locals to discuss news and elections over paan and tea. Thakur decided to take this step to maintain decorum and avoid heated arguments. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/9XxRMWm

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Delhi Police arrests five operatives of designated terrorists Arshdeep Dalla, including Rajpreet Singh alias Bomb and Virender Singh alias Vimmy. They were arrested in the Mayur Vihar area after an exchange of fire. The arrested operatives are sharpshooters of the Canada-based terrorist Dalla, who is an operative of the outlawed Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF). The police recovered highly sophisticated weapons and hand grenades from their possession. The arrested operatives were planning to carry out major terror strikes and target killings in Delhi-NCR on the behest of Dalla. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/qF8gMWf

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Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva has written to central probe agencies and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities in the tendering process for upgrading the sewage treatment plants run by the DJB. Sachdeva has accused the Delhi government of "hurriedly" awarding the upgrading and augmentation work at "escalated" costs. He has alleged a "scam" of around Rs 500 crore in the matter and called for cancellation of the projects awarded to the contractors. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/ozKZNW3

The Indian American community in the New York Metropolitan Area hosted a farewell reception for Consul General Randhir Jaiswal, who is moving on to his next role as the spokesperson of the external affairs ministry. The reception, attended by members of JAIPUR FOOT USA-BRAHUD SENIORS and Rajasthan Association North America, featured messages of goodbye and congratulations for Jaiswal. During his tenure, Jaiswal was actively involved in the repatriation of Indian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. He will be succeeded by Arindam Bagchi. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/db1eGhc

Ahead of the Telangana Assembly polls next week, the Election Commission (EC) has issued an "advisory" to Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao for his controversial remarks against the Congress leadership, asking him to follow the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct in "letter and spirit". On October 30, Rao had made certain threatening remarks against the Congress leadership in the Banswada constituency of the southern state following an attack on a member of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), led by him. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/adPSUgX

JP Nadda, the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), held a roadshow in Musheerabad, Telangana, showcasing the party's popularity. He stated that the people of Telangana want to get rid of the Congress and Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS), and will decide in favor of the BJP. Nadda mentioned that the people of Telangana have recognized the corruption within BRS and want to eliminate it. He also expressed that the people want to get rid of the corrupt Congress party. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/JZBMio7

RJD's Shivanand Tiwari criticizes PM Modi for prioritizing temple renovation over poverty eradication; Tiwari expresses dismay over PM's focus on organizing pilgrimage tour of Char Daham; Tiwari highlights the grim level of hunger in the country; PM Modi extends free ration scheme for 80 crore poor people for next five years; Tiwari accuses PM of turning places of pilgrimage into picnic spots; Tiwari comments on PM's visit to Mathura and announcement of development for Braj. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/FeTs0Qa

Over 3 lakh people exercised their franchise via postal ballot ahead of the Rajasthan Assembly elections. 51,890 polling stations have been set up, with 12,500 booths marked sensitive. Webcasting and videography arrangements have been made at sensitive booths. Over 1 lakh police personnel have been deployed, along with facilities for differently-abled persons. Home voting facilities have been arranged and over 3 lakh people have cast their votes via postal ballot. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/vL2iZrX

Rescue operation in the collapsed portion of Sikyara tunnel was delayed due to frequent obstacles of iron girders. The option of clearing the remaining stretch by experienced manual cutters is under consideration. Auger machine had to be stopped thrice during horizontal drilling. Steel lattice girders have been cut twice using gas cutters. Around 45-47 meters have been covered, with around 17-20 meters remaining. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/hBw3pmH

The Election Commission has requested an explanation from the president of the Congress party in Rajasthan regarding complaints filed by the BJP. The complaints relate to two Congress advertisements, one of which allegedly created a false impression of a wave in the party's favor and the other asking people to give missed calls to avail benefits of its poll promises. The Election Commission has directed the Congress party not to use the format, content, language, and placement of the first advertisement until further notice. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/fBcTL5G

A Maratha outfit on Tuesday withdrew its opposition to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' visit to Lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur to perform puja on the occasion of Kartiki Ekadashi, which falls on Thursday. The members of Sakal Maratha Samaj (SMS) had asked the temple trust to not invite Fadnavis for the conventional annual puja till their demands, including the issuance of Kunbi caste certificates to the Maratha community and the construction of Maratha Bhavan in Pandharpur and a sub-centre of SARTHI, are fulfilled. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/D3lnpYP

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Anjali Damania, an anti-corruption activist, has given a deadline to Chhagan Bhujbal, the food and civil supplies minister, and his nephew Sameer Bhujbal, to settle the dues owed to a widow whose property they allegedly grabbed. Damania stated that if the dues are not paid, they will hold a peaceful vigil outside the building. Sameer Bhujbal had agreed to pay the family Rs 8.5 crores after the intervention of an NCP leader, but Damania insists that the entire sum should be paid upfront. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/8VoHLIi

At least six policemen were killed when their car collided with a truck in Rajasthan's Churu district on Sunday en route to their VIP duty assignment for PM Narendra Modi’s election rally in Jhunjhunu. After the incident, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot shared his condolences and said, “Early this morning, sad news was received about the casualties of policemen in a vehicle accident from Sujangarh Sadar area of Churu. Our deepest condolences to the families of all the policemen who died in this accident.” from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/bf9TSZ6

The World Cup final led to a boost in air traffic in India, with almost 460,000 domestic flyers on Saturday. This was the highest-ever figure recorded, in contrast to the lean daily numbers seen during the Diwali season. Industry insiders attribute this to the high advance fares set by airlines before Diwali, which led travellers to choose AC classes on premium trains instead. However, looking at the excitement in the audience, airlines later lowered the fares. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/HUcY4Nk

The Hyderabad police have frozen a sum of Rs 8 crore that was transferred online from a bank account of Visaka Industries to a security service provider. The transaction was flagged due to its high value, in light of the upcoming Telangana Assembly polls. The police visited the bank's branch, enquired about the transaction, and froze the amount. Further investigation will be carried out to determine the legality of the transaction. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/KbYIc2O

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a rally in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Shah mentioned how Gandhi used to taunt him about the dates for the inauguration of the Ram Mandir. Shah announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be performing the "pran pratishtha" of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024. He also promised that if the BJP retains power in Madhya Pradesh, the government will arrange for people from the state to visit the Ram temple. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/VF12MHb

The BJP General Secretary in West Bengal, Agnimitra Paul, has denied allegations that her party was involved in the killing of a local Trinamool Congress leader. She criticized the Chief Minister and her party for blaming the BJP for the murder and called on Mamata Banerjee to stop engaging in low-level politics. Paul also accused the TMC of using minorities as a vote bank and stated that most killings in the state are the result of infighting within the TMC. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/mbnwiH4

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada does not want to have a "fight" with India but wants to work constructively with them on a serious matter. Trudeau alleged that India violated the Vienna Convention by shifting over 40 Canadian diplomats and threatened to strip them of their diplomatic immunity. The strained ties between the two countries began when Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the killing of a Khalistani separatist. India rejected these allegations as absurd and motivated. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/EVHUAvN

A portion of an under-construction tunnel of the Char Dham all-weather highway project collapsed in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Around 40 laborers are feared trapped inside. Rescue teams are working to reach them and provide oxygen and food supply. The tunnel, part of the project to widen roads connecting four Himalayan shrines, is one of the longest tunnels and will reduce the distance between Uttarkashi and Yamunotri by 26km. The collapse occurred near the Silkayara side of the tunnel, but there is a safe space between the landslide area and the tunnel's dead-end. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/YrDOBQL

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi who addressed a rally here on Saturday had to interrupt his speech for a moment after he noticed a young woman climbing a structure on which lights were fixed in the Parade Grounds. Modi was in the city to address a meeting organised by the Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS), a community organisation of Madigas, one of the biggest constituents of Scheduled Castes in Telugu states. PM Modi also consoled MRPS founder Krishna Madiga, who broke down into tears and hugged him. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/DAlKcHa

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually addressed the 62nd Raising Day ceremony of the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and inaugurated the Self Sustainable Energy Buildings (SSEB) and drones for the supply of essential commodities at Border Observation Posts (BOPs). Shah emphasized the nation's respect for soldiers and highlighted the government's commitment to fortifying border security. He unveiled an energy-efficient building at 17,000 feet altitude and announced the use of drones for supplying remote BOPs. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/KFRdoAC

Senior officers from ministries and central government departments have been asked to visit villages near the northern border in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh. The aim is to assess the challenges faced by the people living in these villages and identify gaps in implementation and planning. The visits are part of the government's Vibrant Villages Programme, which aims to comprehensively develop select villages in border areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the importance of these villages and urged states to assign their best officers to these areas. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/q6InWo0

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined Khan Study Group (KSG) Rs 5 lakh for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices. KSG had falsely claimed in its ads that a majority of selected students in the UPSC Civil Services exam were from their institute. The CCPA found that KSG concealed information about the courses opted by the successful candidates featured in their ads. The CCPA has instructed KSG to immediately discontinue these false claims. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/d2K8Q14