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Draft e-commerce policy gets the strategic intent right

India’s national draft e-commerce policy which was unveiled on Monday gives the first clear sense of the framework government has in mind for the rapidly evolving sector. An important part of the draft overlaps the recommendations of... from Times of India Opinion https://ift.tt/2OryqKq

Malaysia civil aviation chief resigns over MH370 lapses

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The report released on Monday on the disappearance four years ago of the airliner during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board shed little fresh light on one of the biggest mysteries of modern aviation history. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2mWzXM7

North Korea developing new missiles: Source

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The evidence obtained this month is the latest to suggest ongoing activity in North Korea's nuclear and missile facilities despite talks with the United States and a June summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2AANrab

Japan's weather-related deaths top 300 in July

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First came record rainfall. Disaster authorities say at least 220 people were killed early in the month by severe flooding and landslides in western Japan, with nine more still missing and presumed dead. That was followed by record temperatures topping 40 degrees Centigrade (104 degrees Fahrenheit). The heat has been blamed for 116 deaths. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LG4xIs

More than 500 hikers evacuated from Indonesian volcano

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More than 500 hikers and their guides have been successfully evacuated from an Indonesian volcano after a deadly earthquake triggered landslides that trapped them on the mountain, an official said Tuesday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2M0K6SO

Trial set to begin for ex-Trump campaign chairman Manafort

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While the main areas of Mueller's investigation are Russia's actions during the 2016 presidential election and any attempts by Trump to obstruct justice, none of those topics are expected to come up in Manafort's trial. In fact, prosecutors said last week they don't expect the word "Russia" to be mentioned at all. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2vjs07B

Indonesian court disbands IS-linked group for 'terrorism'

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Presiding Judge Aris Bawono Langgeng told the South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday that the network of almost two dozen extremist groups is a "forbidden corporation." from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OwIhin

Trump: Willing to talk to Iran's leader without preconditions

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The overture marks a significant shift in tone and comes as Trump and the Iranians have been escalating their rhetoric following Trump's May withdrawal from the landmark Iran nuclear accord. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LDrgVz

Record suicides of elderly people in ageing Singapore

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The number of elderly people committing suicide in Singapore reached a record high last year, a non-government group said today, urging stronger support for the over 60s in the rapidly ageing city-state. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OshgMM

Pak poll body seeks Imran's reply over controversial vote

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Lawyer for ex-Serbia leader shot dead

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After #MeToo, in Germany comes #MeTwo

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The hashtag, which echoes the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment, was created by Ali Can, a 24-year-old journalist of Turkish descent, following the furore over Turkish-German soccer star Mesut Ozil's recent resignation from the German national team. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2v00Ses

UK reviews anti-slavery law to fight 'evolving' 4 billion pound crime

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The government also urged businesses to tackle modern slavery hidden in their supply chains, as research by the Home Office (interior ministry) found that the crime sets Britain back by up to 4.3 billion pounds ($5.6 billion) annually. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LxKFHA

Cambodian PM's party claims election rout, oppn sees 'death of democracy'

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The White House said it would consider steps, including an expansion of visa restrictions placed on some Cambodian government members, in response to "flawed elections" in which there was no significant challenger to Hun Sen. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LBMtzq

MH370 investigators 'unable to confirm' cause of disappearance

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"The team is unable to determine the real cause for disappearance of MH370...," Kok Soo Chon, head of the MH370 safety investigation team, told reporters. "The answer can only be conclusive if the wreckage is found," he said when asked of they would ever find out what happened on the plane. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2AnOMRo

Death toll rises as dry conditions fuel deadly California fires

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The death toll in northern California's Carr blaze has risen to six as firefighters from across the country struggled to control flames that have scorched tens of thousands of acres. "I've been a lifelong resident of this community, and I've never seen a fire with such destruction here in this area ever before," said Shasta County Supervisor Leonard Moty. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2mU3aax

Top five memorable spells by Indian pacers in England

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Indian fast bowlers have used the English conditions to produce some memorable displays. TOI lists its top 5. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2NYwKqG

Ashwin and Pandya give batting depth to India: Sunil Gavaskar

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At the start of the year, the Indian cricket team had three major challenges ahead of them and if they overcame those then they would indisputably be the No. 1 ranked team in the eyes of the whole cricketing world. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2v8x6nZ

Women's Hockey WC: 'Italian job' will be India's test of character

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Yet to taste a win, India have huffed and puffed their way into the next stage of the Women's Hockey World Cup in London. From here on, though, nothing but a win will take them ahead. To accomplish that, Rani Rampal & Co need to do an 'Italian job' and send the team that has been the tournament's revelation, home. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2NXYZ91

Blast from the past: When India promised a lot but lost steam

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TOI looks at how the 2014 English summer panned out for India, one in which they promised a lot in the beginning and then lost steam. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2KcbDPr

I would play Kuldeep Yadav over other spinners: Dilip Vengsarkar

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Former India captain and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar feels that the Indian team is very strong at the moment. At least on paper, they look very good. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2mWtMaT

'New Man' Neymar confesses exaggeration at World Cup

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Neymar has insisted his on-field antics during the World Cup 2018 were not because he fell too much, but because he "crumbled" as the Brazilian admitted he can be a "brat" and "piss people off ". from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2KcVPfw

IOA asks minor sports to bear expense of Asiad kit, uniform

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In a controversial move, after first selecting non-affiliated sports to be part of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Jakarta Asian Games, the Indian Olympic Association has now asked them to foot the bill of their athletes' ceremonial uniforms and training and competition kits. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2mVCar7

Be angry and challenge Kohli, Vaughan's message to England

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Be angry and challenge Virat Kohli, urged former captain Michael Vaughan to an English side hosting an ambitious India, for long seeking to shed the poor travellers' tag, in a highly-anticipated Test series. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2NQf6oY

Indian are Test No.1 for a reason, says Alastair Cook

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"India seem to have got a good variety of bowlers, especially pace bowlers, which is probably unusual. They have strength of depth in their pace bowling," said Cook ahead of the first Test. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2mSKyHS

Need to respect English conditions, be patient: Rahane

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"In England, patience is the key. It depends on the weather -- if it's sunny, it's good to bat; but if it gets cloudy, then definitely it's good for the bowlers," India's Test vice-captain said. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2v0xTao

Inducted in NADA panel, Sehwag yet to attend hearings

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On November 9 last year, Sehwag was included in the six-member panel along with Justice RV Easwar (head), advocate Vibha Datta Makhija, former Delhi captain Vinay Lamba, Dr Naveen Dang and Dr Harsh Mahajan. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2AoukQj

Constantine says sorry after FIFA U-17 World Cup team criticism

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Indian football coach Stephen Constantine on Monday "apologised" for his unsavoury comments on the youth team's performance in the FIFA U-17 World Cup last year. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2LCw11E

Karman Kaur only 6th Indian to crack WTA top-200

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Before Karman, Sania Mirza, Nirupama Vaidyanathan, Shikha Uberoi, Sunitha Rao and Ankita Raina had made it to top-200 in WTA rankings. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2uW9tif

ICC congratulates England for their 1000th Test

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"On behalf of the cricket family, I want to congratulate England on their 1000th men's Test match, the first country to reach this milestone," ICC chairman Shashank Manohar said in a statement. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2LZnzWl

FIFPro complains of insufficient break for World Cup players

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Global footballers' union FIFPro says that at least 15 World Cup players have taken part in UEFA club competitions less than four weeks after returning from Russia, leaving without a sufficient close season break. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2vfi6nn

Chance for Kohli to topple Smith in ICC Test rankings

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India captain Virat Kohli will look to snatch the coveted number-one position from Australia's Steve Smith in the ICC Test Player Rankings during the five-Test series which is beginning with the first Test in Birmingham on Wednesday. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2Orkcco

India colts trounce SL by six wickets in first Youth ODI

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In a lopsided first game of the five-match series in Colombo on Monday, the Indian colts won by six wickets after bowling out the hosts for 143. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2ApRE0e

PM Narendra Modi interacts with CWG TT medallists

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with the Commonwealth Games 2018 medal-winning paddlers, including Manika Batra and Achanta Sharath Kamal. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2M2F8Fc

Thomas hailed as 'Perfect Poster boy' after Tour de France win

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Geraint Thomas was labelled the "Perfect Poster Boy" on Monday after the British Team Sky rider deposed teammate and four-time champion Chris Froome to win the Tour de France. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2LKuSEz

Vijay Mallya 'devastated' to lose control of Force India F1 team

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Vijay Mallya is 'devastated' to have lost control of the Force India Formula One team but the embattled tycoon should still have a say in what happens next, according to his right-hand man Bob Fernley. from Sports News: Cricket News, Latest updates on Tennis, Football, Badminton, WWE Results & more https://ift.tt/2LT7fdi

NRC issue: TMC creates uproar in Rajya Sabha, House adjourned till noon

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Amid the uproar, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu told members that home minister Rajnath Singh will come to the House after attending to his duties in the Lok Sabha and reply to the "sensitive and serious matter". from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2vjAk7l

Congress social media wing member arrested for sexual harassment

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Civil society groups demand Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's resignation over shelter home abuse

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BJP’s silence on election to RS dy chairman undemocratic: Congress

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No coercive action will be taken based on draft NRC: Home ministry

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India, Nepal to jointly promote Ramayana, Buddhist tourism circuits

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What next for those out of National Register of Citizens

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Granting India STA-1 status sign of trust in bilateral relationship: Indian envoy

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US looking for partnership not dominance in Indo-Pacific: Mike Pompeo

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Pompeo, however, denied that the Trump administration's developmental initiatives were aimed at countering China. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2AwcYkq

SC to mull revamp of TTZ authority to protect Taj

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An eight-member TTZ Authority was set up in 1998 by the Centre with Agra zone commissioner heading it. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NUKL8U

'Indians made refugees in their own land'

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Tight security led to smooth drive; lens on social media

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Maran bros to face trial in phone exchange case

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Lalu, wife, son summoned as accused in IRCTC case

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A Delhi court on Monday summoned RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav , his wife Rabri Devi, son Tejashwi Yadav, and several others as "accused" in the case related to alleged irregularities in granting operational contract of two Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) hotels to a private firm. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Kd2034

NCW received 3,500 plaints in 9 years of NRI men deserting wives

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The National Commission for Women has received 3,569 complaints since 2009 from women who were deserted by their NRI husbands.A total of 355 complaints were received from Punjab alone during this period. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OsccIi

India approaches Antigua govt to detain Choksi...

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Govt, oppn clash over NRC in Parliament

Opposing NRC, Trinamool Congress, Congress, CPI(M) and SP criticised the government over publication of the list, saying it puts "human rights and democratic rights" of people at stake. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2mT98bI

SC to decide legality of female genital mutilation

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Appearing for a woman lawyer from Bohra community, senior advocate Indira Jaising said her client still relives the trauma she was subjected to by way of this inhuman religious practice. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2mVl1O8

Maneka Gandhi apologises for saying 'other ones' for transgenders

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Manipur probe delayed over lack of documents, says CBI

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CBI spokesperson Abhishek Dayal said that they are probing 41 cases related to the alleged extrajudicial killings in Manipur but are yet to get complete records from local police, Army and paramilitary forces. Most of the documents have reached CBI in June this year but a lot of documents are still not available or missing. from India News | Latest News Headlines & Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LADdeI