Bandipora teacher arrested for ‘tearing’ student’s hijab

A government girls’ school teacher in Bandipora district of north Kashmir was arrested on Tuesday following a student’s complaint to police that he had forcibly removed and torn her hijab inside the classroom. She also claimed that the teacher had been consistently targeting and harassing her and other students for wearing headscarves.

October 11, 2023 at 02:43AM

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R Balki shares lesser known facts about Big-B on his birthday

It's Amitabh Bachchan's birthday and while the actor is celebrated each day by his fans, today is extra special! ETimes chats R Balki all about Bachchan as the legend turns 81 on October 11

October 11, 2023 at 12:13AM

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US president Biden condemns 'sheer evil' of Hamas attacks in Israel

President Joe Biden condemned the attacks by Hamas on US ally Israel as "sheer evil" in an emotional speech Tuesday and said Washington is ready to deploy more military assets to the region. Biden said he was ready to move "additional assets" if needed to show Washington's backing for its ally and bolster its presence in the tense region.

October 11, 2023 at 01:27AM

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Israeli couple killed 7 Hamas militants to save their children

An Israeli couple in Kfar Aza died protecting their children from Hamas militants. The couple, former Israeli army officers, had weapons stored in their home and used a reinforced security room to hide their twins while confronting the militants. They successfully neutralized seven militants but sacrificed their own lives. Their children were discovered unharmed 13 hours later.

October 11, 2023 at 12:26AM

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'Called embassy for help, but officials are in bunkers’

A couple from Thiruvananthapuram, India, who travelled to Israel to visit their daughter, are now stuck in a war zone as Palestinian militant groups unleash attacks on Israel. The couple, along with their daughter and a classmate, sought shelter in a bomb shelter after sirens went off. They are in need of medicines, but the Indian embassy's response has been poor.

October 10, 2023 at 05:25AM

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The farm factor: How will kisans vote?

As the state polls approach in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Telangana, the influence of farmers in the election is becoming more apparent. Despite the majority of voters being farmers, their output is relatively low, leading to low incomes and dependence on government support. The farm factor differs across states, with Telangana having relatively higher incomes compared to the other three states.

October 10, 2023 at 02:58AM

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After SC prod, Centre sends 70 names for high court judges

Pushed by the court to either clear names for judgeship expeditiously or be ready for unpalatable order, the Centre on Monday told SC that it cleared 70 names forwarded by high courts and sent to the SC collegium and also took the decision to transfer 12 HC judges out of 26 recommended. It also said that the government would soon implement collegium recommendations for appointment of the Chief Justice of Manipur along with appointment of five judges in different HCs out of 19 names recommended.

October 10, 2023 at 01:58AM

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Did Hamas get Iran nod to launch attack against Israel?

There are rumors circulating about Iran's involvement in the recent attack on Israel. According to a report, Iran authorized the attack, but Iran's foreign ministry denies these accusations. Hamas, however, claims that Iran provided direct support for the strike. The US has not yet found proof of Iran's responsibility, but there is a long-standing relationship between Iran and Hamas.

October 10, 2023 at 12:57AM

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Yogi: Like Ram Janmabhoomi, Sindhu can be taken back too

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stated that the Indus region in Pakistan can be 'taken back' just like how Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya was 'taken back'. Speaking at a National Sindhi Convention, Adityanath encouraged the Sindhi community to educate the present generation about their history, stating that they could reclaim their ancestors' land if they were aware of its history.

October 09, 2023 at 06:31AM

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Making all efforts to evacuate students from Israel, says govt

The Indian government is making efforts to bring back stranded Indian students from Israel, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi closely monitoring the situation. The embassy in Tel Aviv has received requests from many Indians, including tourists, to facilitate their exit from the country. Indian officials have stated that there have been no incidents of violence involving Indians so far.

October 09, 2023 at 04:10AM

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Mehul Choksi sues India in UK high court for ‘kidnapping him’ in Antigua

Mehul Choksi is suing the Indian government and five individuals in London's High Court, alleging his kidnapping from Antigua in 2021 wa...