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The Times of India Father hangs himself with same rope after son's suicide over smartphone wish
A 16-year-old student's request for a smartphone led to a tragic end in Nanded, as his father couldn't afford it due to financial problems. Unable to cope with his father's refusal, the boy hanged himself, prompting the father to do the same upon discovering his son's body. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Times of India 'Unbathed for 3 decades, arm raised for 14 yrs': Before Kumbh, unusual ascetics create buzz
The Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj features ascetics with extraordinary vows and appearances, including Gangapuri Maharaj who hasn't bathed for over 32 years, Radhepuri Maharaj who has kept his right arm raised for 14 years, and Mahant Geetanand Giri who wears a 45kg Rudraksha headgear to protect humanity. They undertake these extreme practices for spiritual and religious commitments.
The Times of India How 16,000 toiled for 80 days to reclaim ‘sangam nose’ land
The Times of India Modi: US visa denial in 2005 was insult of an elected government
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on the US visa cancellation and its insult to India's democracy. He recounts his emotions during the Godhra arson attack and his commitment to not making intentional mistakes. Modi shares his risk-taking nature and discusses his unexpected political career and initial desires to become a monk.
The Times of India 1 woman dead, 4 critical after childbirth Bengal; ‘expired saline’, claim kin
A 22-year-old woman died and four others are critically ill after C-sections at Midnapore Medical College Hospital; their families blame expired Ringer's lactate IV solution. Authorities have formed a 13-member committee for investigation. The woman's husband and other affected families have filed complaints, alleging negligence.
The Times of India 4 crocodiles found during I-T searches on BJP ex-MLA’s house in MP
Forest officials in Sagar district rescued two of four marsh crocodiles from former BJP MLA Harvansh Singh Rathore's residence amid income-tax searches. The crocs will be medically examined and relocated with court approval. I-T raids uncovered tax evasion involving cash, gold, and documents related to benami properties.
The Times of India BJP, Cong still occupy Lutyens bungalows despite building HQ & getting land
Two major political parties, BJP and Congress, continue to occupy government bungalows in Lutyens’ Delhi for their offices, despite having built their own headquarters. Notices were issued by the housing ministry, but vacating has not occurred. This situation involves around six bungalows currently occupied by political parties.
The Times of India 'Job offer turns nightmare': Woman gang-raped in a moving auto in UP, 2 arrested
Two men from Chhatmara village gang-raped a 26-year-old woman in a moving auto after luring her with a job offer. The woman managed to escape and reported the crime at Maharajpur police station. The police arrested the accused and sent the victim for a medical examination.
The Times of India CPI man beaten to death over dog barking in Trichy
A 49-year-old CPI functionary, D Muthukrishnan, was fatally assaulted by his neighbors, father-son duo Neikrishnan and Murugesan, in Trichy following a dispute triggered by a barking dog. Muthukrishnan sustained severe injuries and succumbed to respiratory complications in the hospital. The accused have been charged with his murder.
The Times of India Digitally trapped techie takes Rs 40L loan, pays crooks Rs 1.2cr
A 28-year-old techie from Bengaluru lost over Rs 1.2 crore to fraudsters between December 21 and January 3 after receiving a fake courier call. The scam involved threats of arrest and demands for liquidating her assets and taking loans. The victim finally realized the fraud and reported it to the police, who are investigating the case.
The Times of India 20-yr grudge ends in murder: Woman poisoned, buried by in-laws in Telangana
Police in Hyderabad have arrested a couple for murdering their daughter-in-law, M Dalli, who had been missing for 40 days. Her husband, M Suresh, reported her disappearance and suspected his parents, Tulasi and Ananthi. They confessed to poisoning her and then attacking her with a stone before burying her body due to a longstanding grudge.
The Times of India BPSC sends legal notice to Prashant Kishor over charges of exam anomalies
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) issued a legal notice to Prashant Kishor demanding evidence for his corruption allegations in the 70th Combined Preliminary Examination. Kishor, on a fast-unto-death for nine days, claimed job positions were sold for large sums. Jan Suraaj is assisting students legally challenging examination irregularities.
The Times of India Ahmedabad registers 3rd HMPV case, 9-month-old under treatment
Gujarat reports its fourth case of human metapneumovirus, with a nine-month-old boy in Ahmedabad testing positive. The child, experiencing severe symptoms, is under observation. Of the city’s three cases, two are infants and one a senior citizen. State health officials are analyzing data on influenza-like illnesses, maintaining no major spike in trends.
The Times of India Nasa astronauts Williams, Wilmore emotional plead after being stranded in space
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have extended their stay on the ISS due to spacecraft issues. Initially set to return in February 2025, they will now come back in late March, pending Crew-10's successful mission. Despite challenges, their ongoing work includes scientific experiments and spacewalks while maintaining a positive outlook and dedication.
The Times of India Hush money case: Trump gets 'unconditional discharge'; what it means
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge in the New York hush money case, avoiding jail time, fines, or probation despite being found guilty of falsifying business records. The ruling allows Trump to retain his voting rights and pursue an appeals process.