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Pune student sets himself, lover afire; dies a day later

City police, investigating the case of Gajanan Munde—a PhD student—setting himself and his girlfriend afire, found this was his third suicide attempt

Forester trying to save I’gana jungle axed to death by tribals

Forest officials said Srinivasa tried to save the forests in Bhadradri Kothagudem district from Guttikoyas, who were chopping trees to grab land for farming

Bhiwandi family reunited with boy who went missing 10 yrs ago

Ayub Qureshi squinted his eyes when a somewhat familiar figure walked into his home in Bhiwandi last week. Then realisation hit him. The youth standing before him was his son who went missing 10 years ago.

Wait time for US visa interview near 1,000 days

The interview wait period for first-time visitor visa—B1 (business) and B2 (tourist)—applicants in India is now close to 1,000 days, just short of three years, even as the US state department said Tuesday that the “the global median wait time for a tourist visa (B1/B2) interview appointment is under two months as of this month”.

Pvt units install 7 times more CCTV cams than police in 11 mths in city

Police Invoke Law, Pvt Property Owners Comply

CAG begins audit of BMC projects

CAG auditors visited BMC Tuesday and held an ‘entry conference’ with civic administrator Iqbal Chahal and other officials for their probe into BMC projects worth Rs 12,000 crore, including Covid-19 related works.

4-year-old found dead in orphanage

A 4-year-old boy from Ulhasnagar was found dead at an orphanage at Trimbakeshwar on Tuesday. He was admitted there 4 months ago. Cops were filing an FIR after autopsy revealed he was strangulated.

Over 1L engg admissions in state this year

Engineering education in Maharashtra once again saw a high this year, with 1.09 lakh students confirming a BTech seat out the 1.45 lakh available. Last year’s corresponding number was 88,986.

WB man warns of D-gang plan to harm’ PM

A 43-year-old man, suspected to be mentally unstable, sent a series of audio messages to the dedicated city traffic police helpline number claiming that two people associated with fugitive terrorist Dawood Ibrahim had conspired to harm PM Narendra Modi. The messages and audio clips turned out to be hoaxes.

'New normal' isn't an excuse, focus on employee wellbeing

Most people believe that by the end of 24-36months, we will have all settled into the ‘new normal’.

Mangaluru blast suspect had Shiva as WhatsApp DP

Sharig Stayed in Kerala For 4 Days, Received Courier

Boy landed in Guj from UP, then reached city

The youngster did mention the word ‘Bhiwandi’ a couple of times. So we narrowed down our search to Bhiwandi. He also mentioned the word ‘decorator’ which gave us a lead that someone from his family could be engaged in the profession

After round 1, 1,000+ MBBS seats vacant across state

After the first round of undergraduate medical and dental admissions in the state, 374 MBBS seats were vacant in government colleges and 732 in private institutes.

HC seeks compliance report on open manholes

An advocate who moved an application in the Bombay high court in a pending contempt on potholes cited a November 8 report in TOI on the death of a 68-year-old woman after she fell into an open manhole in Virar.

Engg admissions cross 1-lakh mark in state this year

Engineering education in Maharashtra once again saw a high this year. When the admission counters closed, the number of students who confirmed BTech seats went up to 1.09 lakh. Last year’s corresponding number was 88,986.

PIL seeking to transfer case to CBI rejected

Delhi police on Tuesday told he high court that their probe into the Shraddha Walkar murder case was 80% complete.

Aaftab's lie-detector test today, narco exam to follow

Forensic officials on Tuesday conducted a range of preliminary tests, which are required before a polygraph examination, on Aaftab Poonawala.

Initial negligence, 'callous' probe may hurt case in court: Experts

The callous manner in which the investigation in the Shraddha Walkar murder case was handled initially by the cops of the Mehrauli police station may cause embarrassment for Delhi Police in court, seasoned investigators said.

Walkar murder: Bathroom tiles may hold key to nailing accused

Police Say Bloodstains Found Between Gaps, To Test For DNA Match

Tim's flick showcased Weah pedigree

American Had Displayed A Glimpse Of His Talent During U-17 WC In Delhi

Tunisia snatch a point from Denmark

Tunisia held Denmark to a goalless draw in their World Cup opener on Tuesday, kicking off their Group D campaign with a strong performance against one of the pre-tournament dark horses.

Ochoa saves the day for Mexico

Stops Lewa’s Penalty To Help Team Share Points With Poland

IT'S BECOME MESSY FOR MESSI'S MEN

Saudi Arabia Do A Cameroon Of 1990, Upset Fancied Argentina

Iran media blames protests for humiliating loss against England

Iran was reeling Tuesday from the humiliation of starting the World Cup with a lopsided 6-2 loss against England in a match overshadowed by protests on and off the field.

Brazil getting ready to dance

The Selecao Have Prepared 10 Moves For Different Goals They Will Likely Score At The WC

'Extreme blackmail forced federations to drop armbands'

Homosexuality is illegal in the Gulf state.

Japan count on Bundesliga experience vs Germany

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has acknowledged the historic debt football in his country owes to Germany but says his team will be no less determined to upstage the four-time world champions at the World Cup on Wednesday.

Belgium have faith in maturing team

Belgium are confident they can win the World Cup despite missing some of the key elements of their 2018 campaign, defender Jan Vertonghen said on Tuesday.

NO EXPECTATIONS, NO PROBLEM

Pressure Off Unfancied Croatia Ahead Of Their Opener Vs Morocco

Ronaldo to leave Man United 'with immediate effect'

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will leave with immediate effect, the Premier League team said on Tuesday, marking a bitter end to the Portugal captain’s second spell at Old Trafford after he said he felt betrayed by the club.