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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Protect Children Online

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Govt overhauls norms for highway project preparation, supervision contracts

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INS Sumitra foils two hijacking bids in 36 hours in Arabian Sea

Indian warship INS Sumitra rescued hijacked Iranian-flagged fishing vessel Al Naeemi and her 19-member Pakistani crew on the east coast of Somalia. INS Sumitra, INS Sharada, and MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones collaborated to intercept and rescue hijacked Sri Lankan-flagged fishing trawler Lorenzo Putha-04 and her six-member crew. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/s93Ezkj

India may have dictatorship, no more elections if Modi wins 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Mallikarjun Kharge

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Nitish Kumar's name never discussed for lead position in INDIA bloc: Sanjay Raut

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People will teach Nitish Kumar a lesson for shifting loyalties: NCP chief Sharad Pawar

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Terror module involved in arms smuggling busted, 5 arrested in Kupwara

A cross-border terror module involved in smuggling of arms and ammunition has been busted, and five terror associates arrested in Karnah in Kupwara district, J&K Police said Saturday.In a statement, police said it had received “credible information” about arms smuggling from its own sources, which was “corroborated by other sister agencies and counterparts”. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/EunLqsC

Israel Has History of Friction With U.N. Agency for Palestinians

By Patrick Kingsley from NYT World https://ift.tt/RCGDIi6

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange calls off his fast

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil ended his fast after receiving a glass of juice from Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and a draft notification granting the Kunbi certificate to male relatives of Marathas with Kunbi lineage. The draft also includes sage soyare as eligible for the certificate. The agitation for the Maratha quota has faced opposition from the OBC community. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/IFroEu7

The Best of Late Night This Week

By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/nYr8Xke

Suspiro a la Limeña, a Peruvian Dessert to Leave You Thunderstruck

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Does ‘Barbie’ Deserve All the Hype?

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Some Palestinians welcome accountability for Israel. Others say the court didn’t go far enough.

By Raja Abdulrahim from NYT World https://ift.tt/vE67iXc

Review: A Japanese ‘Boléro’? It’s a Spooky Ride of Revenge.

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Padma Awards 2024: Former VP Venkaiah Naidu, actor Chiranjeevi, dancer Vyjayanthimala honoured with Padma Vibhushan

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N.J. Transit Plans to Raise Fares 15% on July 1

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Trouble grows for Muizzu govt in the Maldives, opposition parties band together to slam his 'anti-India' pivot

Two major opposition parties, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats, criticize President Mohammad Muizzu's 'anti-India' pivot, calling it 'extremely detrimental' to long-term development. The parties argue that alienating India, the country's long-standing ally, will jeopardize stability and progress. Muizzu came to power in November based on his 'India Out' campaign. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/tu5rSY8
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Villagers allege army ‘torture’ in Poonch ambush crackdown

Five villagers detained by the army after a terror ambush in J&K's Poonch last month, which resulted in the deaths of four soldiers, have reported severe torture during their detention. The disclosures were made during a police investigation into the deaths of three civilians in custody. The army authorities have not yet commented on the allegations. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZPSHUF1

Mamata Banerjee accuses Congress of 'unjustified' seat demands; Rahul says 'share very good relations with Trinamool chief'

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Haley endorsed Mace for Congress. Now Mace is backing Trump.

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Hoping to get early ‘darshan’, devotees from far & wide reach temple site despite restricted entry

Thousands of devotees reach Ayodhya to get the first 'darshan' of Ram Lalla in his birthplace. Coming from different states, these devotees stand alongside the local population to welcome Ram Lalla during the consecration event. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/oGxAX4S

Ram Mandir Inauguration: List of states which have declared holidays

In anticipation of the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir, various state governments declare half-day or full-day holidays, allowing devotees to partake in the historic event. Schools and colleges are closed on inauguration day, while central government offices and institutions operate for half a day. Money markets remain closed on January 22, per the revised Reserve Bank of India circular. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/tIRVB9i

Kejriwal, other key AAP leaders hold meeting with Punjab CM over party candidates for LS polls in state

AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann met to discuss candidate selection for the Lok Sabha polls in Punjab. The meeting raised the issue of whether the party should contest all 13 seats. An alliance between AAP and Congress in Punjab is facing opposition from state units, as Congress fears it may hurt their prospects in the state. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/oVCAInm

Consumer watchdog slaps notice on Amazon for selling sweets advertised as Ram Mandir prasad

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a notice to Amazon for selling sweets under the name 'Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad' and concealing manufacturers' details. The CCPA has also found various other products claiming to be 'Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad'. Amazon has been given seven days to respond. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/7vhuXUV

Gandhi family most corrupt in India: Assam CM Himanta Sarma

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Johnson Digs In Against Border Deal to Unlock Ukraine Aid, Defying Biden

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IndiGo fined Rs 1.2 crore and Mumbai airport, Rs 90 lakh for security violation

IndiGo has been fined a record-breaking amount of one crore and twenty thousand rupees by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) for violating aviation security norms at Mumbai airport. MIAL, the Mumbai International Airport Ltd, has also been fined Rs 60 lakh by BCAS. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/SFC340h

Government to soon fix standards for "advanced driver assistance system" in vehicles, says transport secretary

Government will soon notify standards for installing 'advanced driver assistance system' (ADAS) in vehicles as a safety feature. This article discusses the road safety event organised by industry body CII. The government will also soon notify the Bus Body Code. The article mentions the advanced emergency braking system (AEBS) and its activation in dense fog conditions. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/3v9ml7e

Angry over flight delay, IndiGo flyers turn Mumbai airport apron into dining area

IndiGo passengers violated aviation safety and security norms by using the apron as a dining area after their flight was delayed and diverted. The passengers refused to go to the terminal building and sat on the apron, eating and chatting. This incident raises concerns about apron safety in the aviation industry. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/5TtIdH0

Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj visit slum clusters in Delhi

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IAF aircraft wreckage: Two Odia families wait for bodies to perform last rites

Though more than seven years have passed since the disappearance of Charana Moharana and Purna Chandra Senapti, two of the 29 persons aboard the Indian Air Force's AN-32 transport aircraft that went missing over the Bay of Bengal in July 2016, their families still await the bodies to perform the last rites. ​​For all these years, both the families did not perform the last rites hoping that the bodies would be found one day. Both the families believe that bodies are required for performing last rites. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/XPIlFtJ

NLC India Ltd commissions BHEL for major 2,400 MW thermal power project in Odisha

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Over 1.40 lakh overage vehicles scrapped in 2022-23 financial year

According to the Delhi Statistical Handbook-2023, the number of overage vehicles scrapped in Delhi increased significantly from 4,923 in the 2021-22 fiscal year to 1,40,342 in the 2022-23 fiscal year. The increase can be attributed to the Delhi government's Electric Vehicle Policy, which provides incentives for scrapping old vehicles. The policy aims to raise the share of electric vehicles in Delhi to 25% by 2024. Additionally, the number of registered motor vehicles in Delhi has seen a slight increase, reaching 79,45,596 in the 2022-23 fiscal year. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/UxvhGC7

Federal Regulator Questions Carmakers About Unwanted Tracking via Their Apps

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'Matter of faith and belief': Former Gujarat Congress president questions party's decision to stay away from Ram Temple ceremony

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Lalu's party RJD launches outreach program in Bihar to counter ‘Modi effect’

The RJD launched the 'Karyakarta Samwad' programme to make people aware of the anti-people policy of the Narendra Modi government and the achievements of the state government. They covered 13 districts in the first phase and plan to cover the remaining districts in the second phase. RJD leaders informed the masses about the failure to control inflation, provide youth employment, and address atrocities on women. They also discussed the weakening of democracy and the caste survey done by the state government. RJD ministers attended the programme to boost party morale. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/1tgCnfi

Pilibhit to get new health & wellness centers

Pilibhit district, which only has 42% of the assigned number of health and wellness centers (HCWs), will soon get new centres under the 'National Health Mission'.Meanwhile, a refresher course has been launched for the community health officers (CHOs) posted at the 169 centres operating in the district.Pilibhit Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Alok Kumar said that the central government had decided each health and wellness centre would serve a population of 5,000 people. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/WMcdzSh

‘Welsh Tidy Mouse’ Tidies Tiny Welsh House

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Subway Service Is Fully Restored After Derailment in Manhattan

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India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with 1,75,025 pilgrim quota for 2024

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Plane Makes Emergency Landing After a Portion Blows Out Midair

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Attacks on Hindu temples on foreign soils hurt religious sentiments: SS(UBT)

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BJP asks Odisha CM to act on his commitment to make Padampur a district

BJP leader Pradip Purohit on Saturday submitted a memorandum to Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik through Suresh Mahapatra, chief advisor to chief minister’s office (CMO), asking the chief minister to act on his "commitment" to convert Padampur sub-division into a district. Purohit said the CM had also made commitments to provide input subsidies to farmers and opening of 60 closed schools in Padampur. "But these assurances remained in pen and paper only. I came to the state secretariat with the memorandum to remind the CM of his previous commitments," he added. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/7kQvSPw

Badminton Coach sentenced to 5 year rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing student

A 27-year-old coach has been sentenced to five years rigorous imprisonment by a special POCSO court for sexually abusing a 10-year-old student during badminton practice. The judge emphasized that slapping and pinching cannot be considered as punishment for mistakes. The victim had been coached by the accused for a month and a half prior to the incident. The judge stated that the intentional touching and inappropriate punishment were unacceptable. The accused was fined Rs 5,000 and instructed to pay it to the victim. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/O3XYTWr

Maharashtra cabinet nod for OPS to state employees who joined service after November 2005

Maharashtra cabinet approves proposal for Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to government employees who joined after November 2005; OPS offers monthly pension equivalent to 50% of last drawn salary without employee contribution; cabinet also offers option of New Pension Scheme (NPS); NPS requires 10% contribution from employee and matching contribution from state; funds are invested in market-linked pension funds approved by PFRDA. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/4T1vcMD

Why a healthy democracy needs getting electoral literacy

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has included chapters on electoral literacy in school textbooks to familiarize students with their roles and responsibilities as future voters. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Ministry of Education to include relevant study material. The curriculum, starting from 2024-25, will educate students about the election process and the importance of voting. The collaboration aims to empower young people by bridging the knowledge gap among the youth and first-time voters. from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/cqD8lUi

3 days help desk open to avail limited passes for Army day event

From Wednesday to Friday, between 10 am to 5 pm, the Indian army has opened a help desk for the public to avail a limited number of passes on first come first base, for the upcoming Army Day events. The help desk has been opened at Surya Khel Parisar-I—also known as Butchery ground—on Cariappa road in Cantonment area, adjacent to Army Public School (LBS Marg). According to defence PRO, “One has to carry official identity proof of himself/herself to avail the passes.” from India News | Latest India News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/buUXJ9x

Powerful Earthquake Hits Japan, Setting Off Tsunami Warnings

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