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The Times of India Life term for 10 accused in 2019 Kerala double murder case
A CBI court sentenced 10 individuals to life imprisonment and four others, including ex-CPM MLA KV Kunhiraman, to five years for the 2019 murder of two Youth Congress workers in Kerala. The court imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on each of the life-term convicts.
The Times of India Focus on Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep growth while preserving heritage: Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah prioritises 100% renewable energy in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep using solar panels and windmills. He reviews progress, stressing the need for a holistic approach to infrastructure projects, highlighting the focus on tourism and trade while preserving cultural heritage.
The Times of India 1.5 m cases/year but just 1 out of 4 Indians has access to stroke-ready hospitals
A new study reveals that only 25% of India's population has access to stroke-ready hospitals. With 1.5 million stroke cases annually, treatment options like IVT and EVT are limited, especially in the central, east, and north-east regions. Southern states, Chandigarh, Kerala, and Delhi have the best coverage.
The Times of India Jammu to Srinagar in 3 hours as Railways unveils timetable of 3 new trains
Train operations between Jammu and Srinagar will begin in the coming weeks, including a Vande Bharat train taking three hours and 10 minutes. Services will start from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, with round trips daily. Railways also introduced a new Jammu rail division and continue speed trials for the Vande Bharat sleeper train.
The Times of India UAPA tribunal confirms SFJ as unlawful outfit
The UAPA Tribunal confirmed the Centre's notification declaring the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) as an unlawful organisation for five years. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta cited evidence linking SFJ to international Khalistani terror groups, ISI, youth radicalization, terror financing, and threats to politicians, supporting the decision with testimonies from 52 witnesses.
The Times of India Laws valid in a state hold in one carved out of it: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that existing laws in a state will remain applicable in a newly formed state unless modified by the new state. It stated that Telangana does not require separate approval for CBI investigations as existing laws from Andhra Pradesh would still apply until altered.
The Times of India Gift deed can be quashed if kids neglect parents: SC
The Supreme Court of India highlighted the importance of protecting senior citizens, stating that gift deeds executed by parents can be invalidated under the Maintenance and Welfare of the Parents and Senior Citizens Act if their children do not provide for them, even if such conditions are not explicitly stated in the deed.
The Times of India HC bins school plea against Uttarakhand order to waive fees during lockdown
The Uttarakhand HC dismissed a petition by Welham Boys' School challenging a government order that allowed only tuition fees for online classes during the Covid-19 pandemic. The court upheld the government's authority to prevent private residential schools from charging fees for unused services to ease financial burdens on parents.
The Times of India SC: What steps taken to prevent bias-triggered student suicides?
The Supreme Court seeks information from the Centre, UGC, and NAAC on measures taken to curb student suicides due to discrimination. Addressing a PIL, senior advocate Indira Jaising highlights the lack of 'Equal Opportunity Cells' in universities as mandated by UGC regulations.
The Times of India ASI must wake up before its credibility is bulldozed: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav warns the Archaeological Survey of India about the destruction of historical monuments, following reports of a 17th-century Mughal haveli being razed in Agra. He criticized the UP government for failing to control the land mafia and accused the BJP of dividing society and spreading hatred and economic inequality.
The Times of India Bastar journalist killed, cops suspect death linked to 'road scam' report
Mukesh Chandrakar, a prominent Bastar journalist, was murdered and his body was found in a septic tank in Bijapur district. Known for his reports on local issues, Mukesh had recently exposed a road construction scam. His murder is suspected to be linked to this report. Authorities are investigating a local contractor in connection to the crime.
The Times of India Bastar journalist killed, cops suspect death linked to 'road scam' report
Mukesh Chandrakar, a prominent Bastar journalist, was murdered and his body was found in a septic tank in Bijapur district. Known for his reports on local issues, Mukesh had recently exposed a road construction scam. His murder is suspected to be linked to this report. Authorities are investigating a local contractor in connection to the crime.
The Times of India Man who killed mother, 4 sisters is textbook example of psychopath killer: Experts
Psychologists and criminology experts describe Mohammed Arshad as a textbook example of a ‘psychopath killer,’ characterized by lack of empathy and calculated cruelty. Clinical evaluations are imperative to determine his psychological state and the influence of psychotic symptoms on his violent actions.
The Times of India 'How to kill': Chilling plot reveals father, son searched methods to kill mother, 4 sisters
Mohammed Arshad and his father meticulously planned and executed the murders of Arshad's mother and four sisters. Investigations revealed they used the internet to research ways to incapacitate the victims, including drugging them with sedatives. Neighbors recounted years of abuse, while forensic analysis of mobile phones is underway to uncover more evidence.
The Times of India Spare wheel falls off truck, crushes infant sleeping on footpath in Gujarat
A three-month-old baby, Khushi Damor, was killed by a falling wheel from a truck at a construction site in Nadiad, highlighting the need for mandatory creche facilities. Her parents, laborers for nearly a decade, tried in vain to save her. Lack of safety measures and employer negligence are under scrutiny.