The Times of India Maharashtra poll debacle could cost MNS its status and symbol, say analysts

Following a dismal performance in the Maharashtra assembly election, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) faces the risk of losing its regional party status and symbol. The party failed to secure the minimum vote share or seats required by the Election Commission of India's rules. MNS is exploring legal options and considering alternative strategies to maintain its recognition.

The Times of India IMD: Red alert in 3 Tamil Nadu districts; yellow alert for Chennai

A developing depression in the Bay of Bengal has prompted a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in several Tamil Nadu districts. Chennai, along with surrounding areas, is under yellow alert for heavy rainfall from November 27th to 29th. The depression is expected to intensify and bring widespread rain to coastal and potentially inland regions.

The Times of India Rajasthan mass resignation case: HC notice to 6 sitting, ex-MLAs

The Times of India Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference case against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith moved to dismiss the four charges against President-elect Donald Trump related to the 2020 election plot. Citing longstanding DOJ policy, Smith argued that the Constitution requires dismissal before Trump's inauguration. The Justice Department maintains that sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted.

The Times of India Microsoft 365 services back after hours-long outage: Here's what caused 'glitch'

Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Teams, and Skype, experienced a global outage, disrupting users' access to emails, calendars, and other applications. Microsoft identified the issue, implemented a fix, and gradually restored services. The root cause was isolated, and mitigation efforts were undertaken to expedite recovery. Teams functionality remained unaffected at the enterprise level.

The Times of India Hindu and Sikh leaders join calls for assisted dying bill in UK to be opposed

The Times of India YouTuber Joe Rogan wants this job from Elon Musk, says "...I will tell.."

Joe Rogan jokingly offered to replace Rachel Maddow on MSNBC if Elon Musk buys the network, mimicking her style and even her "lies." Musk entertained the idea, responding with "deal."

The Times of India Tens of thousands of PTI protesters reach outskirts of Islamabad

Tens of thousands of PTI supporters marched on Islamabad demanding Imran Khan's release and reversal of a constitutional amendment. Clashes erupted with police, who used tear gas and made arrests. The government vowed to stop the protest, blocking routes and deploying security forces.

The Times of India 'You just escaped, what if I had campaigned,' Ajit tells nephew

At Yashwantrao Chavan's memorial, a playful exchange unfolded between NCP leaders Ajit Pawar and his nephew, Rohit Pawar. Ajit Pawar teased Rohit about his narrow electoral victory, suggesting his own campaign presence might have changed the outcome. While acknowledging his uncle's influence, Rohit emphasized their differing ideologies and respect for elders.

The Times of India 77-yr-old kept under ‘digital arrest’ for a month, loses Rs 3.8cr

A 77-year-old Mumbai woman endured a month-long "digital detention" orchestrated by cyber fraudsters impersonating law enforcement. Threatened with arrest in a fabricated money laundering case, she was coerced into transferring ₹3.8 crore into various accounts. The scammers maintained constant video calls, mimicking police procedures and even returning a small sum to gain her trust.

The Times of India 'Everything is a mystery': Bengaluru woman found dead in bathroom with marks on face

A 24-year-old woman, Lakshmi, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a bathroom in Nelamangala, near Bengaluru. Visiting a relative with her husband, she went to bathe but never emerged. Her husband, Venkataramana, discovered her unconscious with unusual marks on her face. Despite being rushed to a hospital, she was declared dead.

The Times of India Maharashtra election results: Symbol confusion may have cost NCP (SP) 9 seats

Independent candidates using the trumpet symbol impacted nine NCP (SP) candidates in Maharashtra assembly elections. These candidates lost by narrow margins, while the independents secured significant votes, causing confusion with the NCP's similar symbol. The NCP plans to approach the election commission to address the issue for future elections.

The Times of India SECI defers auction for solar power and storage projects

SECI postponed a 2GW solar and 4GW battery storage auction following the indictment of Adani Group's chief. This delay comes as nearly 9GW of previously auctioned solar capacity remains unsold due to lower prices in subsequent auctions, raising concerns about stranded assets and potential unfair practices.

The Times of India Aaditya Thackeray to lead Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs in House

The Shiv Sena (UBT) elected Aaditya Thackeray as their legislative party leader after securing 20 seats in the recent elections. Bhaskar Jadhav was appointed group leader in the assembly and will seek the Leader of Opposition post.

The Times of India Centre extends ban on Assam’s militant outfit Ulfa for 5 more years