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Parliament passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Bill

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Independence Day celebrations: 2,500 lamps illuminate Red Fort after sunset

NBCC had partnered with the Archaeological Survey of India for the project to enhance Lal Qila's (Red Fort) architectural splendor after sunset, the statement said. The new architectural lighting will cast programmed light on components such as domes, ramparts, minarets, arches and balconies from different directions to highlight their architectural details, it said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ot1wZ7

India targeting hockey gold at Asiad: Manpreet

Riding high on the runners-up performance at last month's Champions Trophy, India hockey captain Manpreet Singh is targeting the gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2vW9oL2

Parliament passes insolvency and bankruptcy bill

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PM Narendra Modi, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar thank Naveen Patnaik for BJD's support to NDA candidate

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Emmanuel Macron, Vladimir Putin talk about hunger-striking Ukraine filmmaker

Macron urged the Russian leader to find a humanitarian solution since Oleg Sentsov's health "seems to be dangerously deteriorating," according to a statement from the president's Elysee Palace office. Macron made several proposals, and Putin pledged to respond to them and to release information about the condition of Sentsov, who was on his 89th day without food Friday. Details of the proposals were not provided. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MCsKfw

Amit Shah rejects scam charge against NDA government in Rafale deal

BJP president Amit Shah on Friday brushed off allegations of corruption levelled by former Union ministers Arun Shourie and Yashwant Sinha in the Rafale deal, saying credence should be given to the defence minister's statement and not what those "who did not get jobs" say. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2KNktU2

Rafale 'biggest ever' defence scam: Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday termed the Rafale fighter jet deal as the country's "biggest ever" defence scam and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a "partner" in the corruption. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2M9o2cH

Shooting prodigy Anish Bhanwala focused on Asian Games training

The 15-year-old became India's youngest gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games with a stellar show in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at Gold Coast earlier this year. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2vVn8WA

Monsoon session: Most productive for Lok Sabha since 2000

​​According to the data compiled by PRS Legislative Research, 20 bills were introduced during the session and 12 were passed. The Lok Sabha, it said, worked for 110 per cent of the scheduled hours and the Rajya Sabha for 66 per cent. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OqUV1m

Gavaskar attributes Kohli's success to bat-speed adjustment

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Virat Kohli's batting in the first Test against England and attributed his success to an adjustment in bat-speed. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2B0S1i5

Messi succeeds Iniesta as new Barcelona captain

Lionel Messi was named as Barcelona's captain on Friday following the departure of long-serving midfielder Andres Iniesta, while defenders Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto were named new vice-captains in a statement by the La Liga champions. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2vwqW0K

SC slaps Rs 105 crore fine on Pune’s real estate company for environmental damage

Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on a Pune-based real estate company for causing environmental damage and building residential towers in violation of law and slapped a fine of Rs 105 crore but refused to order demolition of the buildings as possession of flats had already been given from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2nqGO0v

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets South Korean counterpart

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Ben Stokes admits to 'memory blackout' on night of street brawl

International star Stokes and Ryan Ali, both 27, are being tried for affray over a brawl that erupted in Bristol, southwest England, in the early hours of September 25 last year. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2OqQYd2

UN assembly confirms Bachelet as UN rights chief

Bachelet most recently served as President of Chile (from 2014 to 2018, and 2006 to 2010). She was the first Executive Director of UN-Women between 2010 and 2013. She has also served as Minister of Defence and Minister of Health in Chile. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MDj4B9

Shuttlers Jayaram, Mithun enter Vietnam Open semi-finals

Former world No. 13 Jayaram, who is on a comeback trail after recovering from a hamstring injury, dished out a spirited performance to outwit Canada's Sheng Xiaodong 26-24, 21-17 in a thrilling contest. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2MbhaM8

Dalai Lama voices commitment to revive 'Nalanda-tradition'

The Tibetan spiritual leader emphasised that modern India needed this ancient knowledge and hence, it should be revived. He said in the 7th century a Tibetan emperor introduced the Nalanda tradition of Buddhism based on reason and logical conclusion and got the Sanskrit texts translated into Tibetan language in 300 volumes. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2M5z4zI

Supreme Court to examine laws on media reporting in sexual assault cases

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Confer Bharat Ratna to Karunanidhi, demands DMK MP

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India, Afghanistan discuss development projects

Officials from both the countries discussed the projects during the second meeting of India-Afghanistan Joint Working Group on Development Cooperation (JWG-DC) in Kabul on Thursday. The Strategic Partnership Council is mandated for the overall management of the strategic relationship between India and Afghanistan. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2vW2ju4

Indian envoy calls on Pakistan PM-in-waiting Imran Khan

Imran Khan's PTI emerged as the single largest party in the July 25 general election and it nominated him as prime minister. The Indian envoy met cricketer-turned-politician Khan at his Banigala residence in the suburbs of the capital. He discussed various issues with Khan including the bilateral relationship and also presented him a cricket bat signed by the Indian cricket team. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MbzAw8

Rajiv Gandhi's killers cannot be set free, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Centre on Friday turned down the proposal of Tamil Nadu government for release of seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and told the Supreme Court that setting them free would set a very wrong precedent. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OnChr9

Military can close down cantonment roads only after following due process and protocol: Defence ministry

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Decks cleared for Imran Khan's oath on August 18

​​Following the acceptance of Imran Khan's apology for violating the code of conduct by casting his ballot publicly on polling day last month, the PTI announced that the party chief will take oath as prime minister on August 18. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2AW9J6o

At least four people killed in Canada shooting: Police

At least four people were killed in a shooting incident in the eastern Canadian city of Fredericton, police said on Friday. In a post on Twitter, police urged people to stay inside and lock doors. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MAzHxw

Jaiswal hits ton as India U-19 win one-day series in Sri Lanka

Batting first in the fifth and deciding game, India restricted the hosts to 212/9. The visitors then knocked off the runs in 42.4 overs, courtesy Jaiswal, who hit eight fours and three sixes in his 114 not out. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2vA03JA

Rathore asks athletes and officials to behave responsibly

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Friday asked the Indian athletes and officials, who are part of the Asian Games contingent, to behave responsibly on and off the field during the mega sporting event starting next week in Indonesia. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2nrgUtq

I apologise if I have said something wrong, says Dalai Lama

On Wednesday, Dalai Lama​ had said Nehru had a "self-centered attitude" to become India's first prime minister even though Mahatma Gandhi was in favour of Muhammad Ali Jinnah taking the top post at that time. He had also claimed India's partition would not have happened if Mahatma Gandhi's wish of Jinnah becoming the prime minister had materialised. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OtSTxz

'Grave situation', says SC on incidents of vandalism during protests

The Supreme Court has termed "grave" the incidents of vandalism of private and public properties by various groups during protests across the country and said it will not wait for the government to amend the law. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2B0OgJw

WCD to move bill to widen Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act scope: Govt

The draft bill envisages constituting a centralised body headed by member secretary, the National Commission for Women, having representatives from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), the Press Council of India (PCI) and one member with experience of working on women issues, Union minister Maneka Gandhi told Lok Sabha. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2vy1RTk

Congress, BJP in Rajasthan spar over temple visits

Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee president Sachin Pilot's accusation comes ahead of Gandhi's Jaipur visit tomorrow to launch his party's campaign for the assembly polls later this year. He may also visit a temple during the visit, but there has been no official announcement yet. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Me8UKt

Triple talaq bill misses date with Rajya Sabha again

The triple talaq bill which criminalises the practice of instant "talaq" could not be taken up for discussion and passage on the last day of Monsoon session on Friday. Cong-led opposition has been demanding that the bill be sent to a select committee for further scrutiny. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2nswsNO

Harendra has broken language barriers: Sardar

Senior players Sardar Singh and Manpreet Singh say having an Indian as the national team's head coach has broken all communication barriers and tactically too Harendra Singh is no less than any of his foreign counterparts. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2vVKCuC

Arjun Tendulkar does ground staff duty at Lord's

Having wrapped up his first India Under-19 tour last month in Sri Lanka, Arjun Tendulkar was away from the action for quite some time but his appetite to be on the cricket field was seen during the ongoing second Test between India and England at Lord's on Friday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2MwYmDe

India, Nepal pledge to enhance border security, intel sharing

A visiting delegation of the Nepalese frontier guarding force - the Armed Police Force - concluded its four-day talks with their Indian counterparts Sashastra Seema Bal in Delhi. The Nepalese side was led by APF Inspector General Shailendra Khanal, and the SSB delegation was headed by Director General Rajni Kant Sharma. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Mat0p5

Papers in Devanagari script, Urdu dialect keep many out of NRC

Several people said they were told by the officers during the document scanning process that the documents were difficult to decipher because of the script and the dialect. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OmQpkr

Triple talaq bill not to be taken up in this Rajya Sabha session

The triple talaq bill will not be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, like was planned, because of no consensus among the parties. Friday is the last day of the Monsoon session of Parliament. The Centre was all set to clear the draft law making instant triple talaq a criminal offence. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MD8A57

Ex-Tour de France winner Ullrich held over prostitute assault

Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich was arrested early on Friday for allegedly assaulting a prostitute in Frankfurt, police said, just a week after the German national was briefly detained in Spain. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2Oqvzk5

Congress eyes first-time voters for 2019 polls

The party is gearing up to initiate a massive pan-India exercise to identify first-time voters, depute dedicated workers to pinpoint crucial youth issues and then frame a campaign. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2KEv1op

I can make a better Rafale, give me the contract: Cong MP

This caustic remark attacking the BJP-led government was made in the Lok Sabha by Congress MP Rajesh Jakhar on Friday, before his party members staged a walkout after a noisy protest demanding the setting up of a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to probe an alleged scam in the Rafale fighter jet deal. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OWDV3W

Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu expunges remarks made by PM Modi

The remarks made by the PM while referring to the opposition's candidate B K Hariprasad for the post of Rajya Sabha deputy chairman were expunged after some members made a demand in this regard, according to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2vASAK6

Karnataka to deport 107 nationals from African continent as part of crackdown on illegal immigrants

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Increase vigil along IB, J&K governor NN Vohra directs security officials

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When shelter homes turn into horror homes

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Vasundhara Raje to face Gujjar ire during Gaurav Yatra

Gujjars, who have been agitating for the past 11 years seeking a 5% quota in government jobs, are enraged with the state government for not fulfilling their demands. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MAJ943

India's elderly population will cross 340 million by 2050

The government is taking steps to ensure proper care of India's elderly population whose population will cross 340 million by 2050, minister of state for health Anupriya Patel today said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Mi2EBp

Jharkhand HC extends bail period of Lalu Prasad till August 20

The high court had on May 11 granted six weeks provisional bail to Prasad and again extended it till August 14, Chitaranjan Sinha, another counsel for the RJD chief, said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Mxq6Hz

Live Score: India vs England, 2nd Test Day 2

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Rowers Bhokanal, Sawarn gear up to make a big splash at Asiad

Their preparations going well in Pune, rowers Dattu Baban Bhokanal and Sawarn Singh sound upbeat about their medal chances in the upcoming Asian Games. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2vy2RXJ

Rajya Sabha adjourned twice as Cong creates uproar over Rafale

Deputy Chairman Harivansh, who chaired his first session today, kept appealing to agitating members to allow the Zero Hour to function where other members were seeking to raise matters of public importance. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MgICaj