CATEGORIES

13 poll trusts declare funding, BJP gets 72%, Cong way behind

Regional Parties Report Richer Contributions

US returns to India 307 antiquities worth $4mn, biggest tranche ever

In a single largest restoration yet, US authorities on Monday returned to India 307 antiquities valued at nearly $4 million (close Oto Rs 33 crore), most of them from among the stolen cache of idol smuggler Subhash Kapoor, besides private collectors.

Bihar crimes up as liquor ban poorly enforced: HC

Says Officials, Cops Shielding Smugglers

SC quashes 3-year-old med PG admissions of 8 doctors

'No Sympathy For Missed 2019 Deadline'

Ajit: Ready to face further probe in MSCB scam case

Responding to the Economic Offences Wing's (EOW) proposal before a special court seeking permission for further investigation into the Rs 25,000 crore Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) scam, leader of opposition Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said that he believes in the legal system and the Constitution, and he is prepared to reply to any query raised by the investigating agency.

Bright colourful Diwali on the cards as fireworks trade picks up post-Covid

Colour has returned to the fireworks trade for Diwali this year, after the pallor caused by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.

‘Choppers are plying like autos’: Activist had warned of disaster

For villagers around Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines, the loud whirring of helicopters flying overhead, often dangerously at low height, starts in mid-May and lasts till the end of October, all throughout the Char Dham yatra season. When locals see choppers flying low and in bad weather, they often share their concerns with the authorities concerned, but to no avail.

NCB vigilance probe hints Aryan may’ve been targeted

Vigilance found irregularities & lapses by 7-8 NCB officials and recommended action against them. When the Aryan Khan case unfolded, Mumbai NCB was headed by Sameer Wankhede

Speed up red corner notices: PM to Interpol

'Can't Let Corrupt And Terrorists Have Safe Havens'

Selena and Hailey pose for their first pic together

In a surprise show of unity, Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez and his wife Hailey Bieber put an end to all the perceived drama between them by recently posing together at an event in Los Angeles.

CBI rejects Delhi dy CM Sisodia’s allegations, may call him again

CBI officials on Monday rubbished Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia's allegations that he was pressured to quit AAP. He was questioned on Monday in connection with alleged corruption in the framing and implementation of Delhi's excise policy.

B'desh scraps Nora Fatehi dance event to save dollars

FOREX CRUNCH HITS BOLLYWOOD STAR'S SHOW

SHAMI'S SUPER OVER

Pacer makes impressive return, bowls the last over and scalps three to help India win warm-up match against Aussies

Nowhere in the world do judges appoint judges: Rijiju

Union law and justice minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that nowhere in the world do judges appoint other judges, referring to the Collegium system in the high courts and the Supreme Court. He was speaking at the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) where he interacted with students and faculty members during an event.

Byju's investors put in $250mn more after layoffs

Byju's has raised $250 million (about Rs 2,053 crore) from existing investors. Sources told TOI the latest funding has come at the same enterprise valuation as in previous round $22 billion.

BTS members to serve S Korea military, eye 2025 return

The members of Kpop band BTS will serve their mandatory military duties under South Korean law, their management company said on Monday, effectively ending a debate on exempting them because of their artistic accomplishments.

PM Truss humiliated as UK's new FM tears apart her entire economic plan

Hunt Scraps All Her Tax Cuts & Energy Policy, To Slash Spending

PM to address 195 member countries at Interpol meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will address delegations from 195 member countries comprising ministers, police and intelligence chiefs of countries, and senior police officers attending the 90th Interpol General Assembly to be held between October 18 and 21.

UN secy gen to begin India visit today with tribute to 26/11 victims

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres will begin a three-day visit to India Tuesday by paying tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai. This will be UNSG's first visit to India, since he commenced his second term in office in January, 2022.

‘Parties can learn from Cong what internal democracy is’

In elections held for the Congress president's post on Monday, Rahul Gandhi, along with 50 other delegates participating in the Bharat Jodo Yatra, voted in a makeshift booth at Sanganakallu in Ballari, Karnataka.

Eight trustees of Bapu's univ quit after Gujarat guv picks chancellor

A day ahead of Gujarat Vidyapith's convocation, eight of the 24 trustees on its governing council resigned on Monday over the process for selection of the chancellor of the university. Never in history have such a large number of trustees resigned in this manner at the university established by Mahatma Gandhi.

‘Forcing discharge’ of vegetative 6-yr-old: Kin; hosp denies claim

Drama unfolded at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Monday after the parents of a six-year-old boy, who has been in a vegetative state since past one year, alleged the hospital was forcing his discharge. The Andheri hospital claimed they have cared for the child for 10 months and the doctors have deemed him "fit for discharge".

ED: Proof shows Raut's money laundering role

Opposing the bail plea of Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case related to Patra Chawl, the ED told the special court on Monday that the Shiv Sena MP had taken an active interest in the redevelopment project and was even present at meetings on it. The prosecution has completed its arguments.

India finds 1st Omicron BQ.1 subvariant in Pune sample

India on Monday detected its first case of Omicron's BQ.1 subvariant in a patient sample from Pune. BQ.1 is a descendant of Omicron's BA.5, currently the dominant version of SARS-CoV-2 in the US that is found in over 11% of the country's recent cases.

Panchayat polls: BJP claims max gains, MVA says not so

Election results of 1,165 gram panchayats in 17 districts across the state were marked by claims and counter claims by the Maha Vikas Aghadi comprising Uddhav Thackeray's faction of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress on one side and the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led faction of Sena on the other. These are the first elections to rural bodies since Shinde took over as the CM on June 30, 2022.

Give S'pore firm a miss for engine repairs, SpiceJet told

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered SpiceJet on Monday to stop sending the Pratt & Whitney (PW) engines of its Bombardier Q400 to a Singapore firm for overhaul after finding that snags in them had reportedly been responsible for some recent scares on this aircraft type.

415mn out of poverty in India: UNDP hails historic change’

But Cautions As Nation Still Has Max No. Of Poor

96% turnout in Cong poll to elect non-Gandhi chief

Kharge Tipped To Win Contest Against Tharoor

‘Trying to shield farmers from Ukraine war impact’

Buying Urea At 75-80/kg & Giving It At 5-6/kg: PM

Will try to make all litigants feel they've got justice: Next CJI

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday designated Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud the 50th Chief Justice of India with effect from November 9, a day after incumbent CJIUU Lalit retires. Chandrachud will have a tenure of two years and two days as CJI.