‘Unacceptable’: NCW condemns derogatory remarks against Col Sufiya Qureshi | India News – The Times of India

Col Sofia Qureshi (File Image) NEW DELHI: The National Commission for Women condemned the alleged disrespectful comments directed at Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, emphasising the importance of respecting women serving in uniform. Commission chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar’s statement came after the controversial remarks attributed to Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah about Qureshi, which generated significant public outcry.“It…

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From Article 370 to demonetisation, the landmark verdicts of new CJI BR Gavai | India News – The Times of India

CJI BR Gavai (File photo) NEW DELHI: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn-in on Wednesday as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna, to hold the highest judicial office.The oath was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior ministers, and ex-CJIs.Justice Gavai is known…

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After weeks of tension, India and Pakistan exchange Pakistani ranger, BSF jawan at Attari-Wagah border | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Soon after Pakistan returned BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw on Wednesday, India also released a Pakistani rangers trooper who had been in custody for nearly after two weeks. The exchange took place at the Attari-Wagah border near Amritsar.The Pakistani Ranger had been apprehended by BSF personnel near the international border in Rajasthan’s Sriganganagar…

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Government bans China’s Global Times’ X handle for spreading unverified claims on Indian armed forces | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Centre on Wednesday banned China’s state-run X handle over spreading unverified claims on Indian military amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.This comes days after Indian Embassy in China strongly cautioned the media outlet to verify facts before posting on social media.“Dear Global Timesnews, we would recommend you verify your facts and cross-examine…

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Justice BR Gavai takes oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Justice BR Gavai took oath as India’s 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Wednesday, becoming the first Buddhist to lead the nation’s judicial system.President Droupadi Murmu conducted the swearing-in ceremony for Justice Gavai, who has assumed the role following the retirement of CJI Sanjiv Khanna. He touched his mother’s feet after oath….

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‘Creative naming will not alter the undeniable reality’: India objects to China renaming parts of Arunachal | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday refuted China’s claim on Arunachal Pradesh and strongly objected to its attempt to rename places in the state.Ministry of external affairs, in an official statement, reiterated that China’s “creative naming” will not alter the undeniable reality that Arunachal Pradesh is and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of…

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‘Is this acceptable to PMO?’ Congress on Trump ‘hyphenating India with Pakistan, comparing PM Modi with Sharif’ | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI:Just hours after India refuted claims of US mediation in the ceasefire between India and Pakistan after heightened tensions, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again took credit for the truce between the nuclear powered neighbours by using trade as a deterrent. Speaking in Riyadh during his Middle East tour, Trump said, “Just…

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Operation Sindoor: PM Modi has kept women at centre of India’s retaliation against Pakistan | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: From naming ‘Operation Sindoor‘ to deploying women officers to present India’s perspective to the world and dedicating the success of the Indian armed forces in destroying terror hubs in Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kept women at the centre of India’s retaliation against the hostile neighbour.Calling the Pahalgam terror attack a personal…

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Operation Sindoor: India briefs 70 nations on ‘new normal’ in Pakistan ties | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday amplified the “new normal” in its relations with Pakistan to the international community by spelling it out to foreign defence and military attaches of 70 nations. Defence Intelligence Agency director general Lt Gen D S Rana briefed the attaches on Operation Sindoor.India did not invite China’s defence attache for the…

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India-Pakistan tensions: Flight to safety for Great Indian Bustard babies from border | India News – The Times of India

JAIPUR: As border tensions rippled into wildlife zones, conservationists raced to shield newborn Great Indian Bustard babies from warzone – and keep fragile recovery efforts alive. Nine chicks were relocated from a key conservation site in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district following drone incursions and artillery fire from Pakistan.Sensitive to loud sounds and shockwaves, bustards are particularly…

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