China eyes deeper ties with Maldives after Muizzu party’s poll win – Times of India

After the Maldives’ pro-China ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) won a decisive majority in parliamentary elections, Beijing said it fully respected the choice made by the Maldivian people and aimed to further deepen China’s strategic partnership with the archipelago nation.President Mohamed Muizzu’s party secured a super-majority in parliament by winning over 60 seats in what…

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‘Hired killer’ and ‘drug smuggler’ are professions listed in UP police app | Noida News – Times of India

NOIDA: Hired killer, drug smuggler, gambler, bootlegger, nomad, beggar – these are among ‘professions’ listed in the tenant verification section of UP police’s UPCOP mobile app. The app’s rather wide definition of professions drew amusement on social media on Monday as users shared screenshots and possibly brought the issue to police’s notice for the first…

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SC sets aside Bombay high court order, allows raped minor to end 30-week pregnancy | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Using its omnibus powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court on Monday allowed termination of a 14-year-old girl’s 30-week-old pregnancy, allegedly caused by sexual assault, following a medical board’s opinion that though MTP at this stage is risky, threat to the minor’s life is more if pregnancy continued to its…

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Congress, SP have let down Pasmanda Muslims: PM Modi | India News – Times of India

ALIGARH:PM Modi on Monday accused Congress and Samajwadi Party of engaging in “appeasement” politics and failing to support the minority community.Speaking at a rally in support of BJP Lok Sabha candidates Satish Gautam (Aligarh) and Anoop Valmiki (Hathras) at the Numaish Ground in Aligarh, Modi said, “When I talk of Pasmanda Muslims (backward sections within…

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Surrender or we will eliminate you, Amit Shah tells Maoists – Times of India

RAIPUR: Six days after the most successful operation by security forces in Chhattisgarh in which 29 Maoists were killed in Kanker district, Union home minister Amit Shah warned Naxals to “give up arms or face severe consequences for spreading violence”.“There can be no roads, education, electricity, ration shops, gas cylinders, employment, healthcare or homes until…

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Siachen India’s capital of grit, determination: Defence minister Rajnath Singh | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday reviewed the operational situation and military preparedness in the Siachen Glacier-Saltoro Ridge region, dubbing it “India’s capital of courage, grit and determination” just as Delhi was the national capital and Mumbai the financial one.“We are leading a peaceful life as we have an assurance that our brave…

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