The Times of India Happy Makar Sankranti: Best msgs, quotes, & images to share with loved ones

Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Tuesday, 14th January 2025. This harvest festival signals the end of winter and glorifies the season’s bounty. People fly kites, share til-gur delicacies, and exchange warm wishes with friends, family, and colleagues, celebrating joy, abundance, and togetherness.

The Times of India ‘Fake will’ used to sell 114 plots near Sambhal stepwell

A land scam in Sambhal's Chandausi town involving fraudulent sales of 114 plots has been uncovered. Plots were sold using a fake will, primarily to minority community members. Investigations have begun into fraudulent sales, threats, and encroachments, including 50 bighas of Chandreshwar Mahadev Temple land.

The Times of India Nehru was accidental PM, says BJP's Manohar Lal Khattar; Congress hits back

BJP's Manohar Lal Khattar called Nehru's appointment as India's first PM 'accidental', suggesting Vallabhbhai Patel or BR Ambedkar were more deserving. Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda retaliated, calling Khattar an 'accidental chief minister' and critiquing BJP's governance in Haryana for poor economic performance.

The Times of India California wildfires: 16 lives lost, 1,50,000 displaced, over 5,300 homes gone

The Times of India GRAP-3 order lifted in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves amid light rains

The central panel in Delhi-NCR revoked Stage-III air quality restrictions amid improved pollution levels and favorable weather conditions. Institutions are urged to adhere to Stage-I and II protocols to prevent deterioration of air quality. Citizens are advised to follow guidelines, with further potential weather disruptions expected around mid-January 2025.

The Times of India Virat-Anushka head to Alibaug, Tiku Talsania's daughter shares update on actor

Entertainment highlights include Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's trip to Alibaug with their children, Sonakshi Sinha requesting privacy from paparazzi, Varun Dhawan's new look for Border 2, updates on Tiku Talsania's recovery from a brain stroke, and Avneet Kaur attending a Coldplay concert.

The Times of India 'Big mistake': Mohan Singh Bisht as BJP fields Kapil Mishra from his seat

BJP MLA Mohan Singh Bisht criticized his party's decision to field ex-AAP member Kapil Mishra for the Karawal Nagar seat, calling it a mistake. Bisht stated he will still contest from Karawal Nagar and voiced the importance of ground workers in upcoming Delhi elections.

The Times of India Drama in BPL! Shoulder bump follows heated exchange of words

Bangladesh fast bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib faced controversy after a verbal exchange and shoulder bump with Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz during a Bangladesh Premier League match. The altercation occurred after Nawaz's dismissal, requiring intervention to prevent a further escalation. Tanzim also had previous on-field disputes in the season.

The Times of India Anupam Mittal takes a jibe at L&T chief's 'stare at your wife' comment

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy sparked a debate by suggesting a 70-hour workweek, followed by L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's recommendation of a 90-hour workweek including Sundays, causing widespread criticism. Anupam Mittal humorously responded, questioning work-life balance. Subrahmanyan's controversial comments about the usefulness of time off further intensified the discussion.

The Times of India 'Victory in Maharashtra stopped betrayal politics': Amit Shah's attack on MVA

Union home minister Amit Shah attributed BJP's victory in the Maharashtra assembly polls to ending the 'politics of betrayal' started by Sharad Pawar. He also criticized Uddhav Thackeray and claimed that Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena represents Balasaheb’s ideology, while Ajit Pawar’s faction is the real NCP.

The Times of India 'Unequal agreements during Hasina's tenure': B'desh, India discuss border issues

India and Bangladesh addressed escalating border tensions, emphasizing a cooperative approach to crime prevention. Disputes stem from "unequal agreements" of a previous government. The efforts to install barbed wire fencing along the border were halted amid objections from the Border Guard Bangladesh.

The Times of India Went to Kapil Dev's house to kill him: Yograj Singh

Yograj Singh, father of cricketer Yuvraj Singh, revealed he once planned to kill Kapil Dev after being dropped from the Indian team. Yograj claimed he was restrained by Kapil's mother's presence. He accused late Bishan Singh Bedi of plotting against him and shared that Kapil later apologized, seeking reconciliation in the afterlife.

The Times of India Is Bollywood really making movies for just Juhu and Bandra? ETimes discusses

Telugu producer Suryadevara Naga Vamsi stirred the Hindi film industry by claiming Bollywood targets a niche audience, neglecting the masses. As Etimes discusses this statement in depth, ndustry insiders partly agree, noting urban-centric films and exclusion of the heartland. They suggest Bollywood should focus on mass entertainers like South Indian movies, addressing issues like OTT competition and overpriced multiplexes.

The Times of India 'Baseless to refer me as BJP's CM face': Bidhuri slams Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal's claim that Ramesh Bidhuri is the BJP's chief ministerial candidate for Delhi has been denied by Bidhuri, who called it baseless. Bidhuri accused Kejriwal of misleading propaganda and reiterated his commitment to serving the people and the Bharatiya Janata Party without seeking any post.

The Times of India 'Have faith that Yuva Shakti will make India a developed nation': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of the youth in transforming India into a developed nation, highlighting Swami Vivekananda's faith in the younger generation. Speaking on National Youth Day, Modi underscored ambitious goals, including achieving 20% ethanol blending by 2030 and hosting the Olympics. He called for active citizen involvement in realizing the vision of 'Viksit Bharat.'