The Times of India Monsoon mayhem in Maharashtra leaves 4 dead in Pune district

The Times of India MP cites 'national security' to deny information on cheetahs

Madhya Pradesh govt has rejected an RTI application seeking correspondences related to ‘Project Cheetah’, citing concerns over “national security, sovereignty, and integrity of India”. Wildlife activists aren’t amused. What does cheetah management have to do with national security or sovereignty, they wonder. Activist Ajay Dubey had filed the RTI plea for details about the cheetah reintroduction project, particularly how they are being cared for at Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in Sheopur district and the plans for a second home at Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Mandsaur district.

The Times of India MP cites 'national security' to deny information on cheetahs

Madhya Pradesh govt has rejected an RTI application seeking correspondences related to ‘Project Cheetah’, citing concerns over “national security, sovereignty, and integrity of India”. Wildlife activists aren’t amused. What does cheetah management have to do with national security or sovereignty, they wonder. Activist Ajay Dubey had filed the RTI plea for details about the cheetah reintroduction project, particularly how they are being cared for at Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in Sheopur district and the plans for a second home at Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Mandsaur district.

The Times of India SC: States can take royalty on minerals & tax mineral land

In a landmark verdict which will spell a double bonanza for mineral-rich states featuring low on the prosperity index, a nine-judge bench of Supreme Court, in a majority 8:1 verdict, ruled on Thursday that states can collect royalty, which is not a tax, on minerals extracted from their territories, and also impose additional tax on mineral-bearing land. Justice B V Nagarathna dissented and said only the Centre had the power to levy tax on minerals.

The Times of India Intruders ate my yaks, but I got no aid: Kargil shepherd

Tashi Namgyal was tending his flock of sheep and yaks when he noticed something unusual in the sunny heights of Kargil. It was the first week of May 1999. Namgyal spotted Pakistani intruders along the LoC in Batalik sector, overlooking the crucial NH-1A highway that connects Jammu with Kashmir Valley, and promptly informed local Army unit. The rest is history.

The Times of India Intruders ate my yaks, but I got no aid: Kargil shepherd

Tashi Namgyal was tending his flock of sheep and yaks when he noticed something unusual in the sunny heights of Kargil. It was the first week of May 1999. Namgyal spotted Pakistani intruders along the LoC in Batalik sector, overlooking the crucial NH-1A highway that connects Jammu with Kashmir Valley, and promptly informed local Army unit. The rest is history.

The Times of India NEET toppers’ no. set to drop from 61 to 17 in revised list

The number of toppers in the NEET-UG exam is set to come down to 17 from 61 when National Testing Agency (NTA) announces the revised merit list, most likely on Friday. Revision of the merit list was necessitated after IIT-Delhi, working at Supreme Court's instance, recommended that only one of the options in a question in the physics paper was correct. Several students had complained that two of the four options could be held to be correct going by different NCERT books.

The Times of India 'My father passed away when I was in 2nd grade...': Bumrah

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah shared how his father's untimely death brought him closer to his sister, Juhika. After their father's passing when Bumrah was in second grade, the family faced financial difficulties, leading to a stronger bond. Juhika, now in the makeup industry, supports Bumrah despite limited knowledge of cricket. Bumrah's stellar performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 earned him Player of the Tournament. He plans to continue his T20I career while resting for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

The Times of India Horoscope Today, July 26, 2024: Read your today's astrological predictions

Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 26, 2024. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today.

The Times of India JD Vance's beard can make history if he's elected. Here's why

If Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance is elected as the vice president, then his beard will make history as White House has not seen any man with facial hair in recent past. Donald Trump apparently does not like facial hair but JD Vance's stubble does not irk him, it seems, as Trump complimented his running mate by saying that he looks like "young Abraham Lincoln".

The Times of India Bumrah reflects on early IPL days under Rohit captaincy, says...

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has expressed his admiration for Rohit Sharma's leadership skills. The fast bowler reminisced about his experiences playing under Rohit in the IPL.

The Times of India NEET-UG scam: How half-burnt papers at Patna hostel helped CBI crack the case

The Times of India 'Situation in Pak is...': Harbhajan backs BCCI's decision

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed concerns about Team India's potential trip to Pakistan for next year's ICC Champions Trophy, citing the ongoing volatility of the security situation there.

The Times of India 'Taking my mind back to ... ': PM Modi on gift by HD Deve Gowda

PM Narendra Modi met former PM HD Deve Gowda and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy in New Delhi. Modi received an artwork related to his Kanyakumari visit and appreciated the gesture, valuing Deve Gowda's wisdom.

The Times of India Kamala Harris Baptist, husband Jewish: 10 interesting facts

Vice President Kamala Harris represents a fusion of traditions and teachings and has the best of the two worlds, her longtime pastor the Rev. Amos Brown, who leads Third Baptist Church in San Francisco said as Kamala embarks on her presidential election campaign. Kamala is deeply religious and had Brown on phone after President Joe Biden endorsed her for the presidential race. Everyone in her team is well-acquainted with Brown as he is always phone call away.