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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Reports on Nimisha Priya case inaccurate: Govt sources
Claims being made by a Kerala-based cleric about the case of Nimisha Priya, an Indian on death row in Yemen, are incorrect and any speculation on this sensitive matter should be avoided, government sources said on Wednesday. Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musaliyar, the Grand Mufti of India, claimed on Monday that Priya's death sentence has been overturned. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Public Policy Finance Project Management Data Science MCA Management Technology Others Design Thinking Artificial Intelligence PGDM Digital Marketing Data Analytics Cybersecurity Leadership Operations Management MBA Data Science healthcare Degree Healthcare CXO Product Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details The sources said they have seen reports making claims regarding the case of Priya and that these are incorrect. "We urge people to avoid misinformation and speculation on the sensitive matter," one of the sources said. The clarification came after the Grand Mufti reportedly said the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of External Affairs are aware of his efforts in the Priya case. Live Events The 38-year-old Indian national's execution was scheduled for July 16, but it was postponed following the intervention of Indian officials. She is presently lodged in a jail in Sana'a, the Yemeni capital city that is under the control of Iran-backed Houthis. The nurse, hailing from Kollengode in Kerala's Palakkad district, has been found guilty of murdering a Yemeni citizen in July 2017. In 2020, a Yemeni court handed her the death sentence and the country's Supreme Judicial Council dismissed her appeal in November 2023. The MEA on July 17 said it is in touch with Yemeni authorities as well as certain friendly nations as part of efforts to reach a "mutually agreeable solution" in the case relating to Priya. India does not have any diplomatic presence in Yemen and diplomats in the Indian mission in Saudi Arabia were looking into the matter, it is learnt.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India set to become 2nd-best represented nation in Times Higher Education rankings
India is set to break new records and become the second-best represented nation in the world, behind only the US, in the 2026 edition of Times Higher Education ranking, according to Times Higher Education's Chief Global Affairs Officer Phil Baty . The comments were made by Baty in a statement on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the new National Education Policy (NEP). Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Public Policy Degree Digital Marketing Management Product Management Technology Finance Operations Management Data Science Others Leadership PGDM Cybersecurity Data Science Project Management others MBA healthcare Design Thinking Healthcare MCA Artificial Intelligence CXO Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details "In the 2026 edition of the world rankings, to be published at the World Academic Summit on 8 October this year, India will break new records to become the second best represented nation in the world, behind only the US. So the data is clear that India's universities are increasingly rubbing shoulders with the world's global research elite . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like My Brows Look Fuller Looking Now [See Results] NULASTIN Learn More Undo "But based on an additional, very different set of performance metrics based on their social and economic impact, India's universities are also starting to really shine," he said. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (re-launched for 2026 as the Sustainability Impact Ratings) assess universities' social and economic impact based on their contributions to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Universities are examined on their teaching, research, community outreach and the stewardship of their resources across hundreds of metrics based on all 17 of the UN SDGs. Live Events Baty noted that India's National Education Policy of 2020 was so pioneering and so bold that many said at its launch five years ago that it was simply too ambitious to succeed. "...but exactly five years since the NEP 2020 was formally launched, there is a growing body of independent evidence that, despite the dramatic disruption of the COVID pandemic, the bold vision is rapidly becoming a reality. "Certainly, regarding ambitions to improve higher education quality and to finally embrace the full internationalisation of Indian higher education, Times Higher Education's data is clear -- the plans are working," he said. In 2019, the year before NEP2020, India had 49 universities in the rankings - a share of around four per cent of all ranked universities. In the 2026 edition, India's representation will have almost tripled to 128 ranked universities, representing nearly six per cent of all ranked universities. "This remarkable achievement reflects a nation-wide commitment from Indian universities to collect better data, to step forward and subject themselves to global data benchmarking, to put themselves on the world stage alongside the top research universities worldwide -- and most importantly to be a visible and active part of the global academic community , where research collaboration and talent exchange can help them to thrive further. "And it is not just in representation where India is showing exceptional progress. There are improvements in quality too. So the data is clear that India's universities are increasingly rubbing shoulders with the world's global research elite. But based on an additional, very different set of performance metrics based on their social and economic impact, India's universities are also starting to really shine," he said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cancer Daily Horoscope Today, 29th July 2025: Power in Your Voice but Pause Before You Speak
Cancer Daily Horoscope : Career 29th July 2025: Mars empowers your Third House, increasing mental stamina. You need to gain from your communication efforts . You are ready to lead your discussions, draft proposals, or negotiate. Be mindful of Mercury retrograde. Avoid committing to anything without clarity. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Public Policy healthcare MCA PGDM Technology Finance Others Healthcare Project Management Cybersecurity Data Science Operations Management MBA others Design Thinking CXO Management Product Management Data Science Leadership Digital Marketing Artificial Intelligence Data Analytics Degree Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details Cancer Daily Horoscope : Finance 29th July 2025: Small financial gains can come through networking or short trips. Venus and Jupiter in the Gemini sign suggest unexpected blessings. You need to avoid overspending. You need to review expenses which you may have forgotten. Cancer Daily Horoscope: Love and Relationship 29th July 2025: You may feel misunderstood today. You need to choose your words with care. You need to have more patience if your emotions feel tangled. Clarity will return soon. Live Events Cancer Daily Horoscope: Health 29th July 2025: Mental fatigue may build. You should take screen breaks and stay hydrated. Light walks or journaling will help ease your inner tension. Written by: Anand Sagar Pathak of . For feedback, write to hello@ Also Read: Cancer Monthly Horoscope, August 2025 Weekly Horoscope Cancer, 28th July to 3rd Aug, 2025
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Has given a clean chit to Pakistan': Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticises P Chidambaram for his remarks on Pahalgam attack
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday criticised former Home Minister P Chidambaram 's remarks on Operation Sindoor , a military action taken by India in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Joshi accused Chidambaram of giving a "clean chit" to Pakistan, suggesting that Chidambaram 's comments could embolden Pakistan's stance on terrorism. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Public Policy Project Management CXO healthcare Finance Others Technology Product Management Leadership Data Analytics Cybersecurity MCA Digital Marketing PGDM Data Science Degree others Management MBA Data Science Design Thinking Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details "P Chidambaram, who was the former Home Minister, has given a clean chit to Pakistan. The same people, when they were in power, used to say that there is no hand of Pakistan. The former Home Minister and former Finance Minister should realise that such statements embolden Pakistan's stand," said Joshi. On April 22, terrorists attacked a group of tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir , killing 26 people. India launched Operation Sindoor in response, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Chidambaram questioned the government's narrative on the attack, suggesting that the terrorists could be "homegrown" and asking for evidence to prove they came from Pakistan. He also criticised the government for not disclosing details about Operation Sindoor. Live Events In a July 27 interview with the Quint news outlet, Chidambaram raised questions on whether the Government had taken any follow-up steps to prevent another Pahalgam. "Where are the terrorist attackers? Why have you not apprehended them? Why have you not even identified them? Suddenly, a news item emerges that we have arrested two or three people who gave them shelter. Now what happened to that?" Chidambaram asked. Further, the Congress leader who served as the Home Minister in the UPA tenure said, the Government was "unwilling to disclose what the NIA has done all these weeks. Have they identified the terrorists, and where did they come from? I mean, for all we know, they could be homegrown terrorists. Why do you assume that they came from Pakistan? There's no evidence of that. They are also hiding the losses."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Lodha Developers shares in focus after Q1 PAT rises 42% YoY
Lodha Developers is set to attract investor attention on Monday after the company reported a 42% year-on-year (YoY) increase in profit after tax (PAT) for the first quarter of FY26. PAT rose to Rs 680 crore from Rs 480 crore in Q1FY25, supported by strong operational performance and margin expansion. The company reported its best-ever Q1 pre-sales, delivering Rs 4,450 crore in the June quarter, registering a 10% YoY growth. This performance was accompanied by a PAT margin expansion to 18.6% from 16.3% in the same period last year. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Public Policy Data Analytics Technology CXO Product Management Others Finance Data Science Design Thinking Operations Management PGDM Digital Marketing Cybersecurity MCA Data Science MBA Degree Leadership Project Management Management Skills you'll gain: Economics for Public Policy Making Quantitative Techniques Public & Project Finance Law, Health & Urban Development Policy Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate Programme in Public Policy Management Starts on Mar 3, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Calcutta Executive Programme in Public Policy and Management Starts on undefined Get Details Lodha also reported a robust adjusted EBITDA margin of 34.4%, reflecting operational efficiency and strong cash flow generation. Lodha continued to ramp up its project pipeline, announcing the addition of five new projects during the quarter with a total Gross Development Value (GDV) of Rs 22,700 crore. These projects are spread across marquee locations in the MMR, Pune, and Bengaluru regions. This latest addition takes the total GDV since the company's IPO to over Rs 1 trillion across 48 projects, indicating strong brand traction and execution of its 'supermarket' land acquisition strategy. Live Events From a balance sheet standpoint, Lodha reported a net debt of Rs 5,080 crore as of June 30, 2025, translating to a Net Debt-to-Equity ratio of 0.24x, well below its guided ceiling of 0.5x. The company's exit cost of debt for Q1FY26 stood at 8.3%, down 40 basis points sequentially, positioning it among the lowest in the industry. The company noted that more than 90% of its FY26 business development guidance has already been achieved in the first quarter, with strong visibility for future growth. It expects demand to remain healthy, especially in the mid-income segment, aided by interest rate cuts and income tax benefits. On Friday, the shares of Lodha Developers closed 3.5% lower at Rs 1,279.30 on the BSE. Also read: NSDL IPO: Issue opens on July 30, here's what you need to know about GMP, issue details ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
