The Times of India 5 acquitted as cops fail to send 'beef' samples to lab, witnesses turn hostile

A local court in Ahmedabad acquitted five individuals charged with cow slaughter and attempting to sell beef due to insufficient evidence. Critical meat samples were not sent for forensic analysis, as required by the Gujarat Animal Preservation Rule. The court also noted the absence of the FSL officer who failed to testify, despite multiple summons.

The Times of India Elon Musk repeats his US may go bankrupt warning with 'debt chart'

Elon Musk has warned that the US could face bankruptcy if its rising $36 trillion national debt is not addressed. Highlighting annual interest payments surpassing $1 trillion and exceeding defense spending, he stressed the urgency of cutting government expenditure to prevent financial collapse.

The Times of India Atishi defends role as 'temporary CM', alleges LG is BJP's proxy in Delhi

LG VK Saxena criticizes AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal for calling Atishi a 'temporary chief minister,' deeming it undemocratic. Atishi rebukes LG, urging him to not act as BJP's proxy and focus on Delhi’s welfare. She highlights the Delhi government's achievements despite governmental hurdles.

The Times of India A year of high-stakes politics and crises: Key highlights from 2024

Reflecting on significant global events of 2024: a devastating tsunami hit Japan, the EU approved an AI regulation, Narendra Modi secured a third term, Donald Trump returned to the White House despite assassination attempts, Syrian rebels ended Bashar al-Assad's rule, and the UK saw Labour topple Conservatives.

The Times of India Forces flush out gunmen, destroy 4 bunkers, occupy 3 in Manipur

The Times of India ‘Expelled for not paying college fee’, Haryana student dies by suicide

A Dalit college student committed suicide in Rohtak amid pressure to pay pending fees, resulting in an abetment case against the college principal and three others. The student's father alleged harassment and unethical coercion by the college administration, contributing to her distress.

The Times of India 5 months on, Centre declares Wayanad landslides a 'severe nature' disaster

The Centre has declared the Wayanad landslides in Kerala, which occurred on July 30, as a disaster of severe nature. The catastrophic event claimed over 200 lives, injured many, and caused significant displacement. The Union home ministry has assured additional assistance through the National Disaster Response Fund.

The Times of India Rise of regional satraps: How local parties shaped 2024 election landscape

The Times of India SP team meets Sambhal unrest victims' families, gives them Rs 5 lakh

The Times of India Musk v MAGA: Faced with nativist fury, Elon dials down support for H-1B, calls for reform

Elon Musk moderated his support for H-1B visas, admitting the program needs reform due to backlash from MAGA hardliners. Musk suggested raising the minimum salary to fix the system, which critics claim favors lower-wage IT workers. MAGA supporters argue that the program undermines American jobs and favors foreign workers.

The Times of India Comeback that shocked US: The 12 months that led to Trump's re-election

Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, overcoming legal challenges, an assassination attempt, and a divided Republican Party. His victory, despite various controversies and a struggling Democratic campaign led by Kamala Harris, marked a significant political resurgence and prompted global speculation about his second term.

The Times of India Smoking takes much larger toll on life expectancy, reveals study

A recent study has shown that smoking a single cigarette cuts 17 minutes off a man's life and 22 minutes off a woman’s. Smokers lose 10-11 years of life expectancy on average compared to non-smokers. Researchers stress the critical importance of quitting, as smoking causes significant harm throughout life and the healthiest option is complete cessation.

The Times of India Docs move HC to pause transfer of Bhopal gas tragedy waste

A petition has been filed at Indore High Court to halt the transportation of Union Carbide waste to Pithampur, citing potential health risks. The petitioners call for a judicial committee to assess the impact and have raised concerns about the lack of public consultation and potential hazards to local residents and the environment.

The Times of India Viral video shows cleaning staff perform ECG at civic hospital in Mumbai

A former local corporator discovered a cleaning staff member conducting an ECG on a patient at a BMC-run hospital in Mumbai. The hospital acknowledged it due to a lack of technicians and claimed the individual was trained and supervised. The incident highlights the broader manpower shortage at peripheral hospitals.

The Times of India Isro launches space docking satellites, India on path to join elite club

India neared joining nations with space-docking technology as Isro launched the SpaDeX mission, putting two satellites in space for docking attempts. The mission, crucial for Chandrayaan-4 and Bhartiya Antriksh Station, also included astrobiology experiments and payloads from private sector startups and educational institutions onboard POEM.