The Times of India Agnipath scheme triggers fierce Akhilesh-Anurag clash in House

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav responded to BJP MP Anurag Thakur's criticism by alluding to BJP's defeat in the UP Lok Sabha elections and internal discord. Yadav focused his critique on the budget's lack of infrastructure investment and the Agnipath scheme, suggesting industrialists were pressured to support it and questioning BJP's employment promises for returning Agniveers.

The Times of India Maharashtra extends free LPG scheme to 'Ladki Bahin' beneficiaries; cost up 4x to Rs 3,200 crore

The Mahayuti government expanded the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana to include beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, tripling the number of recipients and raising the scheme's cost significantly. The initiative will now provide three free gas cylinders annually to many underprivileged women, benefiting from both Ujjwala and Ladki Bahin Yojanas. The subsidy will be reimbursed after purchase.

The Times of India Maharashtra extends free LPG scheme to 'Ladki Bahin' beneficiaries; cost up 4x to Rs 3,200 crore

The Mahayuti government expanded the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana to include beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, tripling the number of recipients and raising the scheme's cost significantly. The initiative will now provide three free gas cylinders annually to many underprivileged women, benefiting from both Ujjwala and Ladki Bahin Yojanas. The subsidy will be reimbursed after purchase.

The Times of India Different SC benches hear 2 aspects of 2021 Nagaland Mon killings

Two Supreme Court benches in India addressed issues concerning a disputed Army operation in Nagaland from December 2021. One bench dealt with challenges to the FIR against Army personnel, while another addressed the state's challenge to the Center's refusal to sanction prosecution. The hearings were adjourned due to the Nagaland Advocate General's illness.

The Times of India Southport stabbing: Violent clashes break out near mosque over attack that killed 3 children

The Times of India Can't you hear cries of women, kids in Manipur, Congress MP asks PM

In a touching address, Congress MP Alfred Arthur highlighted the lack of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Manipur after 15 months of turmoil and refugees. He criticized the BJP for not replacing CM Biren Singh, whom a community blames for the conflict. Arthur expressed concern for peace and justice, invoking his family's historical service to the nation.

The Times of India Caste remark 'aimed' at Rahul sparks row

Former Union minister Anurag Thakur created a stir in Lok Sabha by questioning the motivations behind calls for a caste census, a move seen as opportunistic by the BJP. His remarks led to Congress MPs protesting, but Prime Minister Modi publicly supported Thakur's stance. Rahul Gandhi declined to demand an apology for Thakur’s comments.

The Times of India 'How many ST, SC, OBCs did UPA involve in halwa event?'

Nirmala Sitharaman responded to Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the 'Budget ka halwa' ceremony, defending the tradition from the 1980s. She questioned why the ceremony wasn't canceled during UPA's rule despite similar representation issues. Sitharaman accused Gandhi of attempting to divide people along caste lines and highlighted Congress's historical opposition to a caste census.

The Times of India 4-week honeymoon with Congress ends, Gadwal MLA returns to BRS

Gadwal MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy, who had joined Congress less than a month ago, has returned to BRS after meeting party president KT Rama Rao. Former BRS member Kale Yadaiah and Gudem Mahipal Reddy may also follow. Rumors about Bhadrachalam MLA Tellam Venkat Rao returning to BRS were dispelled by sources close to him.

The Times of India 4-week honeymoon with Congress ends, Gadwal MLA returns to BRS

Gadwal MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy, who had joined Congress less than a month ago, has returned to BRS after meeting party president KT Rama Rao. Former BRS member Kale Yadaiah and Gudem Mahipal Reddy may also follow. Rumors about Bhadrachalam MLA Tellam Venkat Rao returning to BRS were dispelled by sources close to him.

The Times of India Microsoft Cloud service back after outage: What caused the glitch

Microsoft began resolving an Azure cloud service outage caused by unexpected usage spikes that disabled mobile ordering at Starbucks. The incident, starting around 7 a.m. New York time, affected multiple Microsoft 365 services.

The Times of India UP House passes bill to award life term for unlawful conversions

The Uttar Pradesh Assembly passed an amendment to the 2021 law on unlawful conversions, increasing the maximum punishment to life imprisonment. The Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024, permits anyone connected to the victim to file complaints. The bill also mandates hearings by sessions courts or higher, introducing stricter penalties for offenders.

The Times of India FM Sitharaman slams Opposition, says no state denied funds in Budget

Nirmala Sitharaman addressed accusations from opposition MPs by asserting that no state had been denied funds in the Budget. Highlighting increased allocations for agriculture, health, and social sectors, she responded to claims about specific states like Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. She defended the government's fiscal prudence and targeted the Congress for previous off-Budget borrowings and employment issues.

The Times of India Techie raped in Hyderabad by childhood friend & his cousin

In Hyderabad, a software professional was allegedly gang-raped by two men, including her childhood friend, at a hotel. After consuming alcohol at a pub, the woman was taken to a hotel room where she was raped by her friend and his cousin. The incident was reported to her brother, who then rescued her.

The Times of India Techie raped in Hyderabad by childhood friend & his cousin

In Hyderabad, a software professional was allegedly gang-raped by two men, including her childhood friend, at a hotel. After consuming alcohol at a pub, the woman was taken to a hotel room where she was raped by her friend and his cousin. The incident was reported to her brother, who then rescued her.