Manipur violence: Indefinite curfew imposed in Jiribam district following intense gunfight with militants | India News – Times of India

11 militants killed in gunfight with security forces in Manipur NEW DELHI: An indefinite curfew has been imposed across the entire Jiribam district, effective immediately, in response to escalating violence and to maintain order, as confirmed by Manipur authorities. This measure follows a deadly clash between suspected militants and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)…

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Bangladeshi infiltration in focus as campaign ends for Phase 1 of Jharkhand elections | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The BJP‘s anti-infiltration poll pitch in Jharkhand reached a crescendo on Monday, the last day of campaigning for the first phase of voting on November 13 in 43 assembly seats. While Union home minister Amit Shah promised a new legislation to prevent transfer of land to infiltrators on their marrying tribal women, Uttar…

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Kerala government suspends IAS officers K Gopalakrishnan and N Prasanth for creating religion-based WhatsApp group | India News – Times of India

IAS officers K Gopalakrishnan and N Prasanth NEW DELHI: The Kerala government on Monday suspended two IAS officers, K Gopalakrishnan and N Prasanth, for alleged breaches of conduct. According to official sources, Gopalakrishnan was suspended for creating a religion-based WhatsApp group, while disciplinary action was taken against Prasanth for reportedly criticizing a senior officer.The controversy…

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PM Narendra Modi congratulates Navin Ramgoolam on winning Mauritius’ elections | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Dr. Navin Ramgoolam in a telephonic exchange following his re-election as Prime Minister of Mauritius.Taking to X, PM Modi expressed his best wishes for Ramgoolam’s success in leading Mauritius and invited him to visit India.“Had a warm conversation with my friend Dr. Navin Ramgoolam, congratulating him…

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Can Trump 2.0’s H-1B visa restriction be a boost to Modi 3.0’s Atmanirbhar Bharat? What SBI report says | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The supposed H-1B visa restrictions under Trump 2.0 could potentially serve as a boost to Modi 3.0’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiative accelerating “reforms in domestic production, self-reliance, and inward investment,” according to an SBI report.The report delves into the possibility of US President elect Donald Trump imposing stricter visa rules, especially on…

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Centre extends tenure of foreign secretary Vikram Misri till July 2026 | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday extended the tenure of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri until July 2026. He was scheduled to retire on November 30.“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved an extension in the service of Shri Vikram Misri, IFS (1989), as foreign secretary beyond the date of his superannuation, i.e., 30.11.2024, for…

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Watch: Uddhav Thackeray’s verbal spat with election officials over checking luggage | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray had a heated exchange of words with government officials after his bags were searched as he arrived in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal for campaigning ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.According to video footage released of the incident, Thackeray first asked the ECI officials to introduce themselves before launching into…

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BJP complains to EC over Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Constitution is in danger’ comment | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Rahul Gandhi’s claim that the saffron party wanted to “destroy the Constitution.” The party has also asked for an FIR to be lodged against the leader of opposition under Section 353 of BNS.“A delegation of the BJP met…

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‘Muslims will corner all benefits’: BJP brings up 1984 ad to attack Cong over quotas | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday countered opposition’s criticism over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Ek hai toh safe hai’ slogan by pulling out Congress’s “anti-reservation” campaign ad from the 1984 general election, claiming that “only Muslims will corner all benefits” if the grand-old-party comes to power.Taking to X, BJP IT head Amit Malviya…

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‘PM Modi believes in buying MLAs like goats, toppling governments’: Kharge steps up attack against BJP | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday stepped up his attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused the government of intending to oppress” opposition, topple governments and buy MLAs “like goats to feed and feast on them later”. Kharge, who was speaking at a rally in poll-bound Jharkhand, also raked up Bharatiya Janata…

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