Vote from home: Over 12k vote for Rajasthan polls

Over 12,000 elderly and disabled voters in Jaipur, Rajasthan have cast their votes in the first phase of home voting for the assembly elections. These voters, who are aged above 80 or have disabilities, are eligible to vote from their homes. The Election Commission has sent special polling teams to record their votes in postal ballots in complete secrecy. A total of 62,927 voters in the state have applied for home voting. Voting will continue through postal ballots until November 19.

November 15, 2023 at 01:49AM

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Isro prods youth to design robotic rovers for future missions

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is inviting innovative ideas and designs for robotic rovers from the youth as part of a space challenge. The challenge, called 'Isro Robotics Challenge-URSC 2024', aims to provide development opportunities in space robotics and leverage creative thinking among Indian youth for future interplanetary missions. The challenge will involve building robots to compete in an extra-terrestrial-inspired arena and performing tasks based on real-life challenges faced by space robotics.

November 15, 2023 at 01:14AM

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Braverman launches scathing attack against UK PM Rishi Sunak

Former British interior minister Suella Braverman has criticized Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, saying that his plan is not working and urging him to change course to avoid election defeat. Braverman accused Sunak of failing on immigration and anti-Semitism, and described his rejection of withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights as a "betrayal." She also accused Sunak of putting off tough decisions to minimize political risk. Braverman's letter comes a week after she accused the police of left-wing bias, leading to her dismissal from her ministerial position.

November 15, 2023 at 12:02AM

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Rishi Sunak faces first no-confidence letter following cabinet rejig

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing his first vote of no confidence after firing Interior Minister Suella Braverman. Conservative Party member Andrea Jenkyns criticized Sunak for removing Boris Johnson as leader and purging the center-right from the cabinet. Jenkyns submitted the no confidence letter to "stand up and fight for true Conservatism." A vote of confidence in Sunak's leadership would be initiated if 15 percent of the party's MPs sent letters indicating their choice for a new leader. The reshuffle was triggered by Braverman's criticism of the police's handling of protests.

November 14, 2023 at 01:27AM

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3-yr-old among US hostages being held by Hamas: White House

A three-year-old American child, whose parents were killed in an attack, is among the hostages being held captive by Hamas in Gaza. President Joe Biden has raised the issue of hostages, including the child, with the leader of Qatar, who is involved in negotiations with Hamas. The US is actively working to secure the release of all American hostages. The US national security adviser and President Biden's chief Middle East adviser are traveling to the region to engage in efforts to secure the hostages' release.

November 13, 2023 at 11:46PM

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Ahead of Ram temple opening, railways races to revamp Ayodhya station

The Indian Railways is working to complete the redevelopment of Ayodhya railway station by January 15, before the installation of Ram Lalla's idol at the Ram temple. The station's architecture is inspired by the temple, and it is expected to handle around 50,000 visitors daily. The station will feature modern amenities such as shopping malls, cafeterias, and parking space. Prime Minister Modi is likely to inaugurate the station on January 22 during the Lord Ram's temple inauguration.

November 13, 2023 at 01:23AM

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4 of 5 living organ donors in India are women, 4 of 5 recipients men: Study

Data from 1995 to 2021 in India shows that for every woman who received an organ transplant, four men got transplants. Experts attribute this stark difference to economic and financial responsibilities, societal pressures, and ingrained preferences. While more men are cadaver donors, more women are living donors. The primary reasons for more women donors are the socio-economic pressure on them to be caretakers and givers in the family, and the hesitation of men, who are often the breadwinners, to undergo surgery.

November 13, 2023 at 01:16AM

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'It'll reap what it sows': Why Pakistan's harsh crackdown on Afghan migrants may backfire

November 12, 2023 at 12:54PM

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Happy Govardhan Puja: Wishes, messages, quotes, images and more

Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakoot, is a festival celebrated in India to commemorate Lord Krishna's victory over the rain god Indra. It is observed on the fourth day of the Kartika month, usually in October or November. Devotees visit temples to offer prayers, flowers, fruits, and sweets to Lord Krishna and Mount Govardhan. Families come together to enjoy a vegetarian feast and reflect on the importance of faith and the environment.

November 12, 2023 at 09:00PM

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Allot grandson flat promised to deceased man 48 yrs ago: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) to allocate a flat to a man whose family has been waiting for close to 48 years. The family was evicted from their room in 1975 and has been waiting for re-accommodation ever since. The court noted that the delay in allotment was due to a discrepancy in the size of the flat, but ruled in favor of the petitioner and ordered Mhada to allocate a 579 sq ft flat.

November 12, 2023 at 02:17AM

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