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'Why celebrating Women's Day when nothing is being done for their safety': Sanjay Raut

Times of India - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 05:56
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the Maharashtra government on Women's Day for not addressing crimes against women. He highlighted recent incidents such as the rape cases in Pune and Buldhana, questioning the celebration of such international days without substantive action to protect women.
Categories: National News

Woman’s ‘righteousness’ helps husband in securing relief in case before Madras High Court

Hindu - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 05:54
Impressed by her exemplary conduct, Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy orders the grant of pension and arrears to the discharged bank employee accused of misappropriating customer money
Categories: National News

International Women’s Day LIVE: Nuclear scientist Elina Mishra, Chess player Vaishali take over PM Modi’s social media accounts

Hindu - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 05:44
Om Birla inaugurates exhibition depicting women members of Constitution Assembly in Parliament House Annexe
Categories: National News

On International Women's Day, Railways to equip female RPF personnel with chilli spray cans

Hindu - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 05:29
The RPF said it has the highest proportion of women (9%) among all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
Categories: National News

114 weapons recovered by security forces across Manipur

Hindu - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 05:26
Altogether 114 weapons, IEDs, grenades, ammunition and war-like stores were recovered during these operations, an Army statement said
Categories: National News

'Shami, don't give a damn': Akhtar amid Roza controversy

Times of India - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 05:12
Poet Javed Akhtar supports cricketer Mohammed Shami after criticism for not observing 'Roza' during Ramzan, urging him to ignore detractors. Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi had called Shami a criminal for drinking water during a match. Shami's performance, however, helped India secure a win during the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia.
Categories: National News

Man opens fire at Toronto pub, 12 injured

Times of India - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 05:08
Toronto police are investigating a shooting at a Scarborough pub on Friday night, which injured at least 11 people. The suspect remains at large as the victims, sustaining injuries ranging from minor to critical, were taken to trauma centers. An ongoing investigation is underway.
Categories: National News

Basalt mining work resumes at West Bengal’s Deocha Pachami coal block, activists allege crackdown by administration

Hindu - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 05:07
Local activists have accused the administration of cracking down on villagers through heavy deployment of armed police personnel, installation of barricades in and around the village, and shutdown of internet services in the area
Categories: National News

Kapil Mishra’s 2020 remarks bid to stoke enmity: Court

Times of India - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 05:05
Delhi law minister Kapil Mishra's plea challenging a trial court's order on his alleged model code of conduct violation was dismissed by Rouse Avenue court. Mishra is accused of promoting enmity through statements deemed inflammatory, linking the elections to an India versus Pakistan contest.
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Trump says India has been ‘exposed for what they have done’ as he attacks India’s tariffs again

Hindu - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 04:54
“India charges us massive tariffs. You can’t even sell anything in India,” said Mr. Trump
Categories: National News

Railways mark Women’s Day with first-ever all-women Vande Bharat crew

Times of India - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 04:38
In celebration of International Women's Day, the Central Railways operates the Vande Bharat Express between CSMT and Shirdi with an all-women crew. This initiative includes loco pilots, train managers, and other staff, showcasing the efforts to empower women in the Indian Railways.
Categories: National News

'Bow to our Nari Shakti': PM Modi hands over social media to women icons

Times of India - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 04:36
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to women's strength and contributions on International Women's Day. He handed over his social media platforms to women achievers from various fields, including Chess Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu, nuclear scientist Elina Mishra, and space scientist Shilpi Soni, to showcase their accomplishments.
Categories: National News

Omar Abdullah hints at re-opening closed Kashmir Press Club in Srinagar

Hindu - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 04:12
Mr. Abdullah said a free, independent, and responsible Press was the cornerstone of a vibrant democracy
Categories: National News

Waqar Younis hits back at Hafeez's 'left nothing for Pakistan' jibe

Times of India - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 04:07
Waqar Younis responded to Mohammad Hafeez's claims that 1990s stars failed to inspire future generations by highlighting the accomplishments of himself and Wasim Akram. Hafeez had criticized their inability to win ICC events, stating that later victories, such as the 2009 T20 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy, provided real inspiration.
Categories: National News

Lalit Modi obtains Vanuatu citizenship; MEA says it continues to pursue case against him

Hindu - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 03:55
The IPL founder continues to live in London more than a decade after India has demanded his extradition case
Categories: National News

Women's Day: PM Modi salutes 'Nari Shakti', hands over social media accounts to women achievers

Hindu - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 03:53
On International Women's Day in 2020, Mr. Modi's social media accounts were operated by seven women achievers, providing them a global platform to inspire others
Categories: National News

20 states file lawsuit against Trump administration over federal worker dismissals

Times of India - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 03:46
Twenty US states, led by Maryland's Attorney General, are suing federal agencies over the Trump administration's dismissal of federal probationary workers. The states claim the mass firings are unlawful and will negatively impact state economies by increasing unemployment and reducing tax revenue.
Categories: National News

Nestle India receives warning from Sebi for violations of insider trading norms

Times of India - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 03:40
Sebi has issued a cautionary letter to Nestle India over alleged insider trading violated by a high-ranking official. Nestle reassures that this incident will not hinder its financial and operational activities. Sebi's regulations aim to ensure fair market practices and protect common investors' interests.
Categories: National News

What is Hantavirus—the disease that killed Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa?

Times of India - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 03:31
Actor Gene Hackman, 95, died of heart disease last month, while his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, passed away a week earlier due to hantavirus. The virus, commonly linked to rodent droppings, led to her fatal lung infection. Their bodies were discovered in their home in Santa Fe.
Categories: National News

Who was Brad Sigmon? First US prisoner executed by firing squad in 15 years

Times of India - Sat, 03/08/2025 - 03:26
Brad Sigmon, 67, was executed by a firing squad in South Carolina, marking the first use of this method in the US in 15 years. Convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 2001, Sigmon chose the firing squad over electric chair and lethal injection due to fears of severe pain. His last appeal was rejected by the Supreme Court.
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