The defence ministry on Saturday gave initial approvals to long-delayed procurement projects for new helicopters, howitzers and air defence missile systems worth around Rs 46,000 crore, which includes the Rs 13,500 crore government-to-government deal with the US for 24 naval multi-role MH-60 ‘Romeo’ choppers. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2P5Fxb8
Pope Francis declared Saturday as he arrived in Ireland that he shares the outrage of rank-and-file Catholics over the cover-up of the "repugnant crimes" of priests who raped and molested children, and vowed that he was committed to ending the "scourge." from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Lud5NI
Tajinderpal Singh Toor clinched the men's shot put gold with a record-shattering throw to open India's medal account in athletics in the Asian Games on Saturday. The 23-year-old threw the iron ball to 20.75m and bettered the six-year-old record of 20.69m. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2wo7tz7
After squash players had to contend with bronze medals, shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor brought cheer to the Indian camp late in the day with his gold medal and opened country's account in the athletics at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2MRdoqF
The police, along with security forces, busted a hideout in Rajpora Litter area. Incriminating material along with IED material was recovered from the hideout, a spokesman said. In another incident, two hideouts were busted in Khallen and Tahab villages of Pulwama. Magazine of an AK rifle, an INSAS magazine and one UBGL were seized, the spokesman said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2oaKDHm
Patidar leader Hardik Patel began an indefinite fast at his sprawling farmhouse in Ahmedabad on Saturday to press for quota for the community after the Gujarat government refused permission for various protest venues he had sought. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2w9XbDC
"Twenty-two new AIIMS are coming up across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Surakhya Yojana to reduce regional imbalance in the healthcare and tertiary fields," Nadda said. He added that ensuring the highest standards of medical education was a top priority for the government. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2wcysOL
India were assured of two medals in the debut sport of bridge in the Asian Games after the men's team and mixed team reached the semifinals here. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2NhCCvc
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Saturday said no one should attempt to scrap Article 35A of the Constitution and expressed hope that the Supreme Court would decide the matter in the "national interest". from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2wo1mLb
The government on Sunday issued a clarification following yesterday's on-camera spat between defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Karnataka minister Sa Ra Mahesh. Several Karnataka ministers too lashed out at Sitharaman for admonishing Ramesh and expressed disappointment over the incident. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LpnjPi
Congress has set up three crucial panels to look after poll affairs related to coordination, manifesto and publicity. The key 9-member core panel includes AK Antony, Ghulam Nabi Azad, P Chidambaram, Ashok Gehlot, Mallikarjun Kharge, Ahmed Patel, Jairam Ramesh, Randeep Surjewala and KC Vengopal. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2o8DQxZ
Indian boxer Pavitra (60kg) advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games after out-classing Pakistan's Rukhsana Perveen in a bout that did not go beyond the opening round on Saturday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2Ne0dwT
India's Dipika Pallikal Karthik on Saturday settled for a bronze in squash women's singles after losing to defending champion Nicol David of Malaysia in the semifinals of the 18th Asian Games here. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2NfUiY9
Indian weightlifters' listless campaign in the 18th Asian Games came to an end on Saturday as Vikas Thakur finished eighth in the men's 94kg category competition here. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2w9FTqe
The Indian men's sepaktakraw regu team lost to South Korea in a group match of the 18th Asian Games on Saturday from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2wbxvqb
The official said the DAC also granted approval to a few other procurement proposals amounting to approximately Rs 24,879 crore which included approval for acquisition of 150 indigenously designed and developed 155 mm advanced towed artillery gun systems for the Army at an approximate cost of Rs 3,364 crore. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BLBgrq
Swaraj will visit Vietnam on August 27 and 28, while she will begin her two-day trip to Cambodia on August 29, the ministry of external affairs said. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NhGbSf
India have medals at stake in Athletics, Squash, Shooting, Canoe, Weightlifting and Bowling on Day 7 of the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2wc5crs
India's Dipika Pallikal Karthik on Saturday settled for a bronze in squash women's singles after losing to defending champion Nicol David of Malaysia in the semifinals of the 18th Asian Games here. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2NkiFnT
Top Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal advanced to the women's singles quarterfinals after beating their respective opponents in straight games on Saturday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2o72X4l
The 70-year-old leader was admitted to Asian Heart Institute after being diagnosed with the illness on Monday. He is likely to fly to Patna later in the day. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LqMf9h
Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who was accompanied by his delegation of Congress MPs, highlighted that the fallout of Brexit could increase inequality and youth unemployment. During his two-day visit to UK, Rahul has held talks with leading opposition party leaders from Britain on issues ranging from visa hurdles faced by Indians and the impact of Brexit. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2PzdxgS
The Patiala House court on Saturday dismissed AAP MLAs' plea to restrain the police from sharing information with the media. The AAP MLAs had moved the court seeking to restrain the Delhi Police from sharing details of the chargesheet filed in the alleged assault case of chief secretary Anshu Prakash with the media. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2wtRW0W
The Congress party is all set to stage a district-wise protest to reach out to the common man on the issue of the Rafale deal. State units have also been directed to organise protests in all headquarters of the states on the issue. For the month-long campaign programme, the Congress has fielded 50 leaders, including the former ministers and spokespersons of the party from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Lm4gpi
Unprecedented floods due to incessant rain have created havoc in Kerala, causing immeasurable misery and devastation. As per the official records, since August 8, over 231 people have died and more than 10 lakh have been displaced. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2PCNF3Z
Many were aged men and women, whose lives had gone awry in the wake of the torrential rains that lashed Kodagu district in Karnataka, bordering Kerala, claiming at least 17 lives and leaving a trail of destruction since August 12. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LqM6CK
Nearly 3,000 Sikhs were killed in the riots in 1984 following the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards when the Congress government was in power at the Centre. Gandhi told the audience of UK-based parliamentarians and local leaders yesterday that the incident was a tragedy and painful experiences. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2PD0xXw
The India skipper shared a picture on social media platforms on Friday of himself and his Bollywood actress wife with their new found canine friend, who was 'patient enough to take a picture' with them. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2Nfkhis
Romania's French Open champion Simona Halep finally feels like the real world number one after winning her maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in June, helping bring joy back to her game that has at times tormented her. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2P4Zyyt
Chidambaram responding to Rahul Gandhi's statement said, "Congress was in office in 1984. A very terrible thing happened in 1984 for which Dr Manmohan Singh apologised in Parliament. You can't hold Rahul Gandhi responsible for that, he was 13 or 14. He hasn't absolved anyone." The Congress president had on Friday said that his party was not involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2PCPgXf
For years, taking 20 wickets on foreign soil was a huge issue for Indian bowlers. When Virat Kohli took over as Test captain, it was the first thing that he wanted to address, even if it was at the cost of cutting a batsman down from the line-up. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2ofFPkp
After losing their aura of invincibility in the Asian Games, India's men and women kabaddi players are facing a possibly embarrassing battle to protect their reputation from getting tarnished. On September 15, the men's and women's team will have to face off with a team of players who were denied the chance of to be a part of the Asian Games-bound squads. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2P0O8f8