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The Times of India Kolkata horror: 17 days on, stir longest-running doctors' protest

The junior doctors' strike in Bengal, triggered by the death of a colleague at RG Kar Medical College on August 9, has become the longest-running protest since the 1980s. While protests have occurred in the past, this movement is unprecedented in duration and received widespread support, highlighting academic and financial irregularities in medical institutes.

The Times of India NC to contest 51, Congress 32 as allies finalize seat-sharing deal

The National Conference (NC) and Congress finalized a seat-sharing arrangement for the J&K assembly elections. NC will contest 51 seats, Congress 32, with additional seats for CPM and J&K National Panthers Party. The elections will be held over three phases from September 18 to October 1, 2023. Negotiations were challenging but concluded successfully after daylong discussions.

The Times of India NC to contest 51, Congress 32 as allies finalize seat-sharing deal

The National Conference (NC) and Congress finalized a seat-sharing arrangement for the J&K assembly elections. NC will contest 51 seats, Congress 32, with additional seats for CPM and J&K National Panthers Party. The elections will be held over three phases from September 18 to October 1, 2023. Negotiations were challenging but concluded successfully after daylong discussions.

The Times of India Amid hopes of Quad summit, PM speaks to Oz counterpart

PM Narendra Modi spoke with Australian PM Anthony Albanese about bilateral relations and Quad cooperation with the US and Japan. Their discussion occurred amid efforts to hold a delayed Quad summit at the UN General Assembly in New York. Due to impending elections, this may be India's last opportunity to host the summit this year.

The Times of India 'Telegram CEO's arrest is part of drug sales, child pornography and ...'

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was detained in France on August 24 on charges related to illegal activity on the platform and non-cooperation with law enforcement. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the arrest was a judicial matter, not political, amid debates on free speech. Telegram denied wrongdoing, emphasizing its commitment to user privacy and free communication.

The Times of India Modi, Biden talk Ukraine; emphasise security for Hindus in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi updated US President Joe Biden on his recent visit to Kyiv, emphasizing India's stance on dialogue and diplomacy for peace. They also discussed concerns about Bangladesh, stressing the need for law and order and minority protection. Both leaders committed to strengthening the Quad and enhancing bilateral relations.

The Times of India Tulsi Gabbard officially endorses Donald Trump: 'He will walk us back from brink of war'

Tulsi Gabbard, former Democratic leader, Monday officially endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Detroit and said she is confident that Trump will take the country back from the brink of war.

The Times of India Trump's X-treme comeback: A two-hour rant with capital letters and catchy insults

Former President Donald Trump resumed posting on X after a long hiatus, critiquing the Democratic Party and Vice President Kamala Harris. In six posts within two hours, Trump accused Harris of poor leadership and forecasted a dire future under her presidency, touching on foreign policy and economic issues. He urged supporters to vote for him in 2024.

The Times of India Light to moderate rain expected in Delhi; AQI satisfactory

New Delhi experienced light rainfall on Monday, with Safdarjung recording 0.2 mm and other areas varying between 0.1 to 2.5 mm. A yellow alert has been issued for Tuesday, indicating moderate rain and thunderstorms. August 2024 has seen significant rainfall, the highest since 2014. Temperatures hovered around 35.2 degrees Celsius, while air quality remained satisfactory with an AQI of 70.

The Times of India Trump threatens to torpedo debate amid taunts of chickening out

The only scheduled presidential debate between Trump and Harris faced uncertainty after Trump questioned ABC News' integrity, and Harris' campaign sought an open mic setup. Trump's reluctance stemmed from his belief that the debate would be biased. Meanwhile, Harris' team argued Trump would falter without mic controls, sparking discussions on debate formats.

The Times of India Photos of Shinde, Fadnavis missing as Ajit Pawar launches projects

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's visit to inaugurate Rs300 crore development projects in Pune sparked controversy due to banners missing photos of CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. Former BJP MLA Jagdish Mulik objected, questioning the adherence to alliance protocols. Pawar clarified that only local representatives and concerned ministers should feature on such banners.