In Barmer’s shifting sands, an Independent takes the fight to the Big 2 | India News – Times of India

BARMER: Rajasthan’s largest parliamentary constituency in terms of its geographical expanse, is set for a fascinating contest. Traditionally dominated by Congress, the constituency is now witnessing the emergence of an Independent candidate, Ravindra Singh Bhati, who is challenging the established order represented by Congress & BJP. Twenty-six-year-old Bhati, an independent MLA from Sheo, has changed…

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Jailed Amritpal Singh to fight as Independent from Khadoor Sahib, says his counsel | India News – Times of India

BATHINDA/AMRITSAR: Self-claimed Sikh preacher, separatist and “Waris Punjab De” chief Amritpal Singh has decided to contest the parliamentary elections from Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha seat in Punjab as an Independent candidate. His counsel, former MP Rajdev Singh Khalsa, made the announcement on Wednesday after meeting him in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail, where he is lodged along…

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PM slams Pitroda’s remark, says Cong has dangerous intentions, will snatch not only quotas but also wealth | India News – Times of India

RAIPUR: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday grabbed Nehru-Gandhi family confidant Sam Pitroda’s support for inheritance tax to sharpen his attack on Congress over Rahul Gandhi’s “plan” to redistribute wealth and assets, while keeping up the pressure on the opposition party over reservations. Congress will “loot your earnings, zindagi ke saath bhi, zindagi ke baad bhi”,…

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Lok Sabha elections 2024: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to CEC against ‘misuse’ of police to harass Bengal party workers | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a letter addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Wednesday sought immediate intervention to curb the alleged misuse of police power against party workers and the hindrance of his election campaign. “It is under very compelling circumstances that I am writing to bring to…

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Masala row: Govt inspects facilities of spice makers, regulator says | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following the suspension of sales of certain products by spice makers MDH and Everest in Hong Kong and Singapore due to alleged high levels of a cancer-causing pesticide, the government has now initiated inspections of their facilities to ensure compliance with quality standards.The spices export regulator has confirmed that inspections are underway at…

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Sheer abuse of PIL says HC; slaps Rs 50,000 cost on contractor challenging bid conditions | India News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Holding that the PIL was an “sheer abuse’ of judicial process, Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) by a contractor challenging conditions of a tender issued by a government body and I imposed “exemplary cost” of Rs 50,000 on the petitioner. The cost is to be paid within four…

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9 in 10 internet users in India are already using AI in some form or the other: Kantar AI Research Findings | India News – Times of India

MUMBAI: It is an AI (artificial intelligence) world that we are living in. A study published by marketing data and analytics firm Kantar showed that AI is already being used by 9 in 10 internet users in India, thanks to the enormous computing capabilities on their phones, connectivity, and cloud infrastructure. The current AI user…

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Delhi excise policy money laundering case: Delhi court reserves order on bail for BRS Leader K Kavitha | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday reserved its order on regular bail of BRS leader K Kavitha in the Delhi Excise policy money laundering case.The court will pronounce the order on May 6. BRS leader K Kavitha was sent to 8-day judicial custody till April 23 by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on April…

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‘PM Modi, BJP leaders trying to mislead and scare people with lies’: Priyanka counters attack over ‘wealth survey, inheritance tax’ | India News – Times of India

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