April 21, 2025

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J&K flash floods: Schools, colleges to remain shut in Ramban on Monday amid ongoing rescue operations | India News – The Times of India

J&K flash floods: Schools, colleges to remain shut in Ramban on Monday amid ongoing rescue operations | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: All government and private schools, colleges, and technical institutions in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district will remain closed on Monday due to inclement weather and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall, officials said.“In view of inclement weather and heavy rain causing flash floods, all Govt and Private Schools, Colleges & Technical Education Institutions…

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Rahul Gandhi reaches US on two-day visit | India News – The Times of India

Rahul Gandhi reaches US on two-day visit | India News – The Times of India

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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has arrived in the United States, beginning his two-day visit to the country from Boston.At Boston’s Logan International Airport, Gandhi was welcomed by Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda, and others.“LoP Shri @RahulGandhi received a warm welcome at Boston Logan International Airport, Boston, USA,” the Congress posted on X. According to…

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What is Article 142? Why VP Jagdeep Dhankhar called it a ‘nuclear missile’ | India News – The Times of India

What is Article 142? Why VP Jagdeep Dhankhar called it a ‘nuclear missile’ | India News – The Times of India

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Supreme Court, VP Jagdeep Dhankhar (R) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed serious concerns on Thursday regarding the judiciary’s increasing reliance on Article 142 of the Constitution.The Vice President described Article 142 as a “nuclear missile against democratic forces” that remains “available to the judiciary 24 x 7,” and called for a comprehensive review of constitutional…

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‘Trade recalibration very challenging, worrisome’: FM Sitharaman amid Trump’s global tariffs | India News – The Times of India

‘Trade recalibration very challenging, worrisome’: FM Sitharaman amid Trump’s global tariffs | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the recalibration of global trade policies poses serious challenges to the global economy. Her comments come in the wake of the sweeping tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump which has sent jolts to the global stock markets. Speaking at the 150th anniversary celebration…

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Panel turns down road ministry proposal for 2 tunnels in Jammu & Kashmir | India News – The Times of India

Panel turns down road ministry proposal for 2 tunnels in Jammu & Kashmir | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The proposal to build two tunnels — Singhpora-Vailoo and Sudhmahadev-Dranga — on the Anantnag-Chenani corridor in J&K has hit hurdles, with the expenditure secretary-headed Public Investment Board (PIB) recently turning down recommendation for their construction, citing multiple reasons, including cost. Earlier, the bid for the Singhpora-Vailoo tunnel was scrapped.Besides the huge cost of…

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Doubling Gondia-Balharshah rail stretch: Center announces Rs 4,819 crore investment to transform Maharashtra’s railway infrastructure | India News – The Times of India

Doubling Gondia-Balharshah rail stretch: Center announces Rs 4,819 crore investment to transform Maharashtra’s railway infrastructure | India News – The Times of India

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Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced a “transformative project” to double the Gondia-Balharshah railway stretch in Maharashtra. The 240-kilometre line will be upgraded at an estimated cost of Rs 4,819 crore.“This project will play a pivotal role in enhancing passenger and freight connectivity between northern and southern India… Aspirational districts in the region will…

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‘Terrible experience’: Ex-WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan slams Air India over customer service; airline responds | India News – The Times of India

‘Terrible experience’: Ex-WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan slams Air India over customer service; airline responds | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Former Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) chief Soumya Swaminathan has expressed frustration over her recent experience with Air India, calling it a “terrible experience”. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she said that despite being a loyal customer with sufficient mileage, she was unable to upgrade her Nairobi to Delhi flight…

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‘Should stand together’: China invites India to fight against ‘US tariff abuse’ | India News – The Times of India

‘Should stand together’: China invites India to fight against ‘US tariff abuse’ | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: China on Tuesday called upon India to stand together against the “US abuse of tariffs” and overcome difficulties.In a social media post on X, spokesperson of Chinese Embassy in India Yu Jing slammed the US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 50% tariff on China and said that all countries should uphold the…

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SFJ: US has identified another ‘Indian agent’ in Pannun plot | India News – The Times of India

SFJ: US has identified another ‘Indian agent’ in Pannun plot | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Terrorist outfit Sikhs For Justice Tuesday released a US court document claiming that the US department of justice (DoJ) had identified another “Indian agent” in the plot to murder the organisation’s chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. SFJ claimed that the agent, GS, had allegedly paid $15,000 to assassinate Pannun, a designated terrorist. SFJ said…

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