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Reservation in promotions: SC adjourns hearing to Aug 14

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Bihar CM questions authenticity of UPA government's Socio Economic Caste Census

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Mystery shrouds nurse’s death in Saudi; kin sound Sushma Swaraj

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1,500 migrants have died in Mediterranean in 2018: UN

Spain, which has overtaken Italy as the preferred destination, has registered nearly 21,000 migrants so far this year, almost more than in the whole of last year, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LqJl9n

'JV of Mr 56's friend' got offset contracts of $20 billion in Rafale deal, says Rahul Gandhi

The Congress has launched an offensive on the prime minister and his government over the Rafale deal, alleging favouritism in granting the offset contract to Reliance Defence, in violation of the rules and has accused Modi and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of "lying" to the nation on the issue. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2uWw7qx

Confession row: Kerala bishops' body approaches PM Modi against NCW recommendation

A day after the National Commission for Women said it has recommended a ban on confessions in churches over fears they could lead to blackmailing of women, a Kerala bishops body has petitioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the move, calling it "shocking". from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2uWQhRi

Need to ponder over voters' role post elections: Varun Gandhi

BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Friday said there was a need to ponder over what should be the role of voters once elections were over while pointing out that the provision of "Right to Recall" the elected representatives was prevalent in over 60 countries. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LGhOQM

Former England bowling coach Cooley backs Anderson-Broad to fire

England is experiencing a warm summer with rains having stayed away for weeks now giving rise to a speculation that the wickets for the upcoming Test series against India could be fought on dry surfaces. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2NLGSmC

Sania Mirza sets sights on 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Out of action for a long period with a chronic knee injury and now her first pregnancy, ace Indian player Sania Mirza is hopeful of hitting the tennis court for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2LGnZ7n

AICS recommends medical insurance for sportspersons

The All India Council of Sports on Friday requested the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), National Sports Federations (NSF) and chief ministers of all states to cover the country's athletes under a medical insurance. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2LTaz4M

Boeing's Apache, Chinook choppers for India complete inaugural flights

American aerospace giant Boeing on Friday said it has completed the first flights of Apache and Chinook military helicopters which will be delivered to India next year. India is procuring 22 Apache attack helicopters and 15 Chinook heavy-lift choppers from Boeing. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LJghcz

Brics nations push to shift world order amid Trump trade threats

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Congress proved wrong on Rafale, making allegations in frustration: BJP

The BJP on Friday dismissed the Congress' fresh attack on the Modi government over the Rafale deal, saying it is repeating same claims in frustration after its allegations were "proved" wrong by Union ministers and also the French government. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2uTaYxH

Youth Test: India U-19 crush SL by innings and 147 runs, claim series 2-0

India U-19 completed their domination of Sri Lanka with another emphatic result -- a victory by an innings and 147 runs in the second 'Youth Test' on Friday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2NQUQUt

UK-France trains hit by heatwave

Train service between Britain and France was hit by the heatwave on Friday, with passengers warned to expect delays and problems with the air conditioning. The hottest temperatures of the year in Britain were recorded on Thursday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LJ3xmm

Investment in digital infrastructure crucial for emerging economies: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the digital revolution has offered new opportunities to the members of the Brics grouping and other emerging economies and it is essential to invest in artificial intelligence and big data analytics to reap the benefits. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OmWtKH

SC expresses concern over vacancies at CIC and SICs

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over vacancies at the Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commissions (SIC) and directed the Centre and seven states to file an affidavit within four weeks giving a time schedule for filling up the positions. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2mKJFRs

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League finals

Reigning Commonwealth Games champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among the five to have qualified for the IAAF Diamond League finals here on August 30. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2Aenmx9

NGT anguished over Ganga's condition, says water unfit to use

The National Green Tribunal on Friday said the water of the Ganga river, between Haridwar and Unnao in Uttar Pradesh, was unfit for drinking and bathing, and expressed anguish over the situation. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2v9Ks2g

27 killed as heavy rains lash Uttar Pradesh

As many as 27 people were killed as heavy rains wreaked havoc in different parts of Uttar Pradesh, a government spokesperson said here on Friday. Thundershowers were likely to continue at many places across the state, the MET office said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Oni6KO

Tournament in Spain good opportunity to test ourselves: Aditi Chauhan

Taking part in the tournament, to be played in Velencia from August 1 to 6, will be beneficial in the team's preparations for the SAFF Championships and Olympic qualifiers, she said. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2LFoz5f

Kapur stays fifth at Pattaya, Bhullar moves up to 13th

Defending champion Shiv Kapur added a steady 2-under 68 to his first round 66, leaving the Indian golfer at tied-fifth at the midway stage of the Royal Cup. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2LXT82M

Displaced Kashmiri Hindus begins annual pilgrimage for reopening of Sharda shrine in PoK

Sharda Peeth, an abandoned Hindu temple located in Sharda village, is situated along the Neelum river in PoK near the Line of Control. It was a major centre of learning at par with the ancient sites of Nalanda and Taxila. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2K05eXm

It's only fair to have high expectations from Kuldeep: Zaheer

The prevailing heat wave in England provides a perfect opportunity to play two specialist spinners, said ex-India pacer Zaheer Khan, who sees no harm in people having high expectations from left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the upcoming five-Test series. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2vbh7ER

Rights, privileges of none to be curtailed post NRC: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said nobody's rights and privileges will be curtailed if his or her name is not included in the final NRC draft, to be published on July 30. The first draft of the NRC was published during the intervening nights of December 31 and January 1 this year. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NPMWKW

Wolves keeper Ikeme announces retirement after battle with leukaemia

Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has announced his retirement from football after a year-long battle with acute leukaemia, the Premier League club said on Friday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2uVeyar

I have reservations about reservation: NCW chief Rekha Sharma on women in politics

Rekha Sharma's remarks come at a time opposition parties are urging the government to ensure that the women's reservation bill, which calls for reserving 33 per cent of seats in the Lok Sabha and all state legislative assemblies for women, is passed in the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LqsHGV