The Times of India Rajnath Singh to offer 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will present a ceremonial 'chadar' at Ajmer Sharif Dargah, marking the 813th Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. The offering will be delivered by Munavvar Khan. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also visited the dargah to offer a 'chadar' on behalf of PM Modi, emphasizing peace, harmony, and unity.

The Times of India 'Take it away, give me Rs 25 lakh per day instead': Prashant Kishor on vanity van

Prashant Kishor, on an indefinite hunger strike at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan over the alleged Bihar Public Service Commission exam question paper leak, defends a luxury vanity van, stating it fulfills practical needs during his fast. Kishor vows to continue his protest despite mounting pressure and an FIR lodged against him.

The Times of India 'Samosa Caucus' lawmakers face MAGA fury over ethnic solidarity

Indian-origin US lawmakers face racist backlash after Congressman Ami Bera posts a photo celebrating the growth of Indian-American representation in Congress. Critics on social media question their loyalty and call for stricter laws on eligibility for federal office based on native-born status, despite most being born in the US.

The Times of India 'Maybe they'll rebrand as Allahstate': Sponsor deletes CEO's message after outrage

Allstate CEO Tom Wilson faced backlash after a video message aired before the Sugar Bowl was seen as insensitive due to its release following a terrorist attack in New Orleans. The video, which urged unity, was criticized and led to calls for boycotts, prompting Allstate to remove it from their channels.

The Times of India 2006 Nanded blast case: Court acquits all nine accused

The Times of India Jasprit Bumrah is not even this BGT's top workhorse

India's Jasprit Bumrah is facing uncertainty regarding his fitness after a back spasm led to scans during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. Despite his impactful performance with 31 wickets, Bumrah's workload has been intense. Australia’s Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc have bowled more but Bumrah remains the most lethal bowler so far.

The Times of India Journalist murder case: Congress leader’s assets seized, family members detained

Authorities in Chhattisgarh have sealed the bank accounts and seized the illegally possessed land of Congress leader Suresh Chandrakar in connection with the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar. Several of Suresh’s relatives have been detained, and a Special Investigation Team has been formed to expedite the investigation.

The Times of India Atul Subhash suicide case: Wife Nikita, her mother and brother get bail

The Times of India Rohit furious at Konstas: 'Bol bachchan karna shobha nahi deta'

A heated exchange between Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas during the first day of the fifth Test at the SCG draws criticism from India captain Rohit Sharma and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. The altercation began when Usman Khawaja delayed Bumrah's delivery. Bumrah eventually dismissed Khawaja, staring down Konstas.

The Times of India Mystery volcano that cooled Earth in 1831 finally identified

Nearly two centuries after a massive volcanic eruption cooled Earth’s climate, scientists have identified the source: the Zavaritskii volcano in the remote Kuril Islands. For almost 200 years, the source of a powerful 1831 volcanic eruption that cooled the Earth remained unknown. Zavaritskii’s eruption is now recognised as one of the most powerful of the 19th century.

The Times of India How Delhi man conned 700 women with Brazilian model pics

Delhi Police arrested Tushar Bisht for scamming over 700 women by impersonating a US-based model on dating platforms like Bumble and Snapchat. He coerced victims into sharing intimate images, then blackmailed them for money. Bisht used fake identities and a virtual international mobile number to deceive women. The investigation revealed communications with over 500 individuals and incriminating evidence on his seized device.

The Times of India India vs Pakistan Test in Australia?

Michael Vaughan has advocated for India vs Pakistan Test cricket in Australia to boost the longest format. Both teams clash in ICC events yet haven't played a Test series since 2007/08. The former England captain believes a neutral venue like Australia would draw huge support and be significant for Test cricket despite the political tensions.

The Times of India Rahul meets IIT students calls for 'quality education'; BJP dismisses 'sermon'

Rahul Gandhi emphasized the importance of government-supported quality education over privatisation in a video interaction at IIT Madras. He critiqued India's restrictive education system and advocated for increased public funding. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya countered by highlighting significant educational reforms and investments made under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

The Times of India Pongal: Tamil Nadu govt declares one more holiday

The Tamil Nadu government has announced that Jan 17 will be a holiday for government offices, public sector undertakings, and educational institutions. This declaration creates a six-day holiday stretch starting from Pongal on Jan 14 to Jan 19. Institutions will make up for this by functioning on Jan 25.

The Times of India Kejriwal promises to waive 'inflated' water bills, if AAP wins Delhi polls

Arvind Kejriwal promised to cancel inflated water bills faced by Delhi residents if AAP regains power in the upcoming assembly elections. He advised residents receiving substantial bills to withhold payment. Kejriwal highlighted the provision of 20,000 litres of free water monthly to households, benefiting more than 12 lakh families during his party's tenure.