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The Times of India 4 NCP workers quit, may join Sharad Pawar

The Times of India 'IAS officer's father Dilip Khedkar owes Rs 67 lakh for soil extraction'

Mulshi tehsil officials plan to issue a fresh notice to Dilip Khedkar for Rs67 lakh royalty dues from illegal soil extraction near Varasgaon dam. The amount has been pending since 2021. Stay informed for more details.

The Times of India Nagpur man drives with lover on lap; case filed

In Nagpur, a viral video captured an aspiring chartered accountant and his engineer girlfriend in a compromising position in a moving car. Arrested by Ambazari police, they face charges under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bombay Police Act, and Motor Vehicles Act. The incident sparked public outrage and condemnation from road safety advocates like NGO Jan Akrosh and CP Ravinder Singal.

The Times of India Confined to a room and forced to wear white, widow files FIR

A 35-year-old woman in Ahmedabad files a complaint against her in-laws, alleging confinement and discrimination after her husband's suicide. The woman, Kiran Patel, recounts the events following her husband's death, including being forced to wear white and facing mistreatment from family members.

The Times of India Asking a woman her name, number not sexual harassment: HC

A man from Gandhinagar was booked for sexual harassment for asking a woman for her personal details. However, the Gujarat High Court deemed the act inappropriate but not amounting to sexual harassment. The court raised questions about the police action in the case.

The Times of India 13 killed in 18 Tuticorin police firing ‘at behest of industrialist’: HC

Madras High Court believes police firing on anti-Sterlite protesters in 2018 was predetermined by an industrialist. DVAC instructed to investigate officers' assets. Court questions CBI's investigation. Activist pushes to reopen NHRC probe into the incident.

The Times of India Dengue, H1N1, lepto: Mumbai sees rise in monsoon ailments

Amid Mumbai's rainfall, dengue, H1N1 (53 cases), leptospirosis (52 cases), and gastroenteritis cases spike. Despite Dr. Shah's note on some ailment declines, BMC killed 13,255 rats, distributed ORS packets, antibiotics, and surveyed 7 lakh homes, finding one chikungunya case. Civic doctors report leptospirosis rise, while private OPDs see flu increases contrasting fewer cases in municipal hospitals.

The Times of India Land-related issues in Gujarat to delay Delhi-Mumbai Expressway work

The Delhi-Mumbai expressway faces delays, with a revised completion target of October 2024, past the initial January 2023 deadline. Of the 1,386 km, 630 km (sections like Sohna-Dausa-Sawai Madhopur and Jhalawar-MP/Gujarat border) are operational. Sohna-Vadodara might open by March 2025, passing through seven states. Land acquisition issues, particularly in Gujarat, delay progress despite proactive state measures. Major costs are Valsad (Rs 3,633 crore) and Navsari (Rs 2,287 crore). Construction started in April, aiming to enhance connectivity with Jewar Airport, DND Flyway, and JNPT Mumbai links.

The Times of India Unholy controversy: Row rages over plan to build Kedarnath Mandir replica in Delhi

Plans for a replica of Kedarnath Mandir in Delhi spark controversy. Shri Kedarnath Dham Delhi Trust faces opposition from Uttarakhand priests and BKTC. Trust claims temple is for Shiva devotees but faces legal threats. Debate continues over the sanctity of the ancient shrine.

The Times of India From Brar to Godara: Haryana's global pursuit of gang leaders

STF Haryana seeks Interpol aid to deport 20 gangsters like Brar, Nehra, Godara, and Bhau. Criminals Kaushal, and Lagarpuria are jailed. Using fake passports, they still operate abroad despite Red Corner notices. Khairampuria absconded on parole. Simardeep Singh oversees the phased deportation process, involving gangsters in the US and elsewhere.