The Times of India Centre initiates probe into death of 10 elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

The Union environment ministry has launched an independent inquiry into the deaths of 10 elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, suspecting poisoning. A central team supplements a state-level probe. Enhanced monitoring of other elephant herds and preventive measures are underway to avoid future incidents.

The Times of India Holy site razed, protests erupt in Odisha, Jharkhand

Tension erupted in Odisha's Keonjhar district after vandals desecrated a 200-year-old worship place in Jharkhand's Jayantigarh village. The incident led to road blockades and market closures in both states. Protesters halted inter-state traffic by blocking NH-20. Police have deployed forces to prevent further incidents and convened a peace committee meeting to restore calm.

The Times of India Court acquits 13, holds 1 guilty in '05 Kerala RSS man's killing

In a case related to the 2005 murder of RSS functionary T Ashwini Kumar in Kerala's Kannur district, only one out of 14 accused has been found guilty by the additional district and sessions court. The remaining 13 members of the National Development Front were acquitted due to lack of evidence and investigative flaws.

The Times of India Firms sanctioned by US not in violation of Indian laws: MEA

India is engaging with US authorities to resolve issues following American sanctions on 19 Indian companies for their alleged support of Russia in the Ukraine conflict. Emphasizing its legal framework and compliance with multilateral export control regimes, India is also working to educate its companies on export control provisions.

The Times of India Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: Kartik Aaryan's film earns over Rs 36 crore on day 2

The Diwali releases saw strong box office performance over the holiday period, with both Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again reporting significant earnings. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is trending positively and is expected to achieve similar or slightly higher figures than Friday. Singham Again may see a slight dip or maintain similar numbers by the end of the day.

The Times of India Batteries, chains, screws: 65 objects in stomach kill 14-yr-old Hathras boy

A 14-year-old boy from Hathras, UP, died after doctors at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital removed 65 objects from his stomach, including batteries and razor blades. Aditya Sharma had been experiencing serious health issues and was taken to multiple hospitals for diagnosis, eventually succumbing to an intestinal infection. His family is devastated by the sudden loss.

The Times of India Jason Kelce smashes fan's phone for attack on Travis, Taylor Swift: 'Who's the f***** now?'

Former Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce confronted a Penn State fan outside Beaver Studio who hurled a homophobic slur at his brother Travis. Jason smashed the man's phone in retaliation, sparking debate on social media about whether his reaction was justified. "This is exactly how trolls should be handled in real life. Kudos to Jason Kelce," a post said.

The Times of India Singham Again box office collection day 2: Rohit Shetty's film earns over Rs 41 crore

Rohit Shetty's Diwali release, Singham Again, has made a strong start at the box office. The film, featuring Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Arjun Kapoor, among others, faced competition from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 starring Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri. According to Sacnilk, Singham Again earned Rs 43.5 crore on its opening day. The movie saw a slight dip on Saturday but still collected around Rs 41.5 crore, bringing its two-day total to Rs 85 crore, as per early estimates.

The Times of India Serial hoax mailer sent 100 mails to PMO, wanted book published

Nagpur police detained Jagdish Uikey from Gondia for sending 354 hoax emails targeting the PMO and other officials. Uikey sought endorsement for his book on terrorism and later issued false alerts out of frustration. His devices and communications are under investigation, and a psychological evaluation is planned.

The Times of India No power supply if dues not settled by November 7: Adani to Bangladesh

Adani Power has given Bangladesh until November 7 to settle an outstanding payment of nearly $850 million, or risk a complete halt of electricity supply. The initial October 31 deadline was missed by Bangladesh Power Development Board, which cited a dollar shortage amid attempts to issue an LC through Krishi Bank.

The Times of India Canada's National Cyber Threat Assessment that blames India of 'likely spying'

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security's National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026 highlights state-sponsored cyber threats, naming India for the first time alongside China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Canadian-Indian relations have deteriorated, leading to India's rejection of the cyber espionage accusations as part of Canada's strategy to malign it.

The Times of India India warns Canada on ‘absurd, baseless’ claims against Shah

India lodged a strong protest against Canada's baseless allegations accusing Home Minister Amit Shah of authorizing attacks on Sikhs in Canada. The Indian government criticized the unfounded claims and the surveillance of its consular officials, warning such actions would harm bilateral ties. India remains concerned about the support for pro-Khalistan extremists in Canada.

The Times of India India gets its first analog space mission in Leh to plan its lunar mission experiments

India's first analog space mission begins in Leh, Ladakh with ISRO simulating life in interplanetary habitats. This month-long mission involves a self-sustaining habitat, crucial for India's future lunar and Mars missions. The challenging high-altitude environment provides valuable data for testing life support systems, aiming to advance India's space exploration capabilities.

The Times of India SP coins ‘judenge toh jeetenge’ to counter BJP’s ‘batenge toh katenge’

The Times of India LeT commander among 3 terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir

Security forces killed a high-ranking Lashkar-e-Taiba commander in Srinagar and two unidentified terrorists in Anantnag, following increased violence in Kashmir. These operations involved intensive gunfights, resulting in casualties among security personnel. The recent spike in violence has led to multiple deaths, including soldiers and migrant workers.