The Times of India 20 people watched in silence: Man kills Pune BPO worker after 'mysterious call'

A tragic video surfaced showing a 25-year-old BPO worker, Shubhada Kodare, being attacked with a cleaver by her colleague in a call center parking lot in Pune. Despite numerous bystanders, no one intervened to save her. The incident has sparked discussions on bystander apathy and the need for enhanced security measures in workplaces.

The Times of India Security forces gun down 3 Maoists in Sukma forests

A fierce encounter takes place between security forces and Maoists in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. The operation involves the District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force and CoBRA. Deputy CM Vijay Sharma confirms three Maoists killed, making it nine neutralised this year. The encounter follows an IED blast that killed eight jawans in Bijapur.

The Times of India Gangster's 35-year stint as UP home guard ends

Nakdu Yadav, a former gangster, successfully evaded the law by assuming a new identity and working as a home guard for 35 years in UP. At age 57, his secret was exposed by his nephew, leading to his arrest and subsequent investigation into how he avoided detection for so long.

The Times of India UP government seeks 1978 Sambhal violence files

The Uttar Pradesh government is reviewing the 1978 Sambhal riots cases after a BJP leader requested reopening them. This follows CM Yogi Adityanath's mention of the riots in a legislative session. Authorities are gathering information on the riots, including fatalities, court proceedings, and the status of registered cases. The aim is to address justice for the victims.

The Times of India SC: Parliament, exec to decide on barring creamy layer from SC/ST quota

The Supreme Court has expressed reservations about directing governments to implement its 2024 ruling that bars the creamy layer within SC and ST categories from benefiting from quotas. The court emphasized that it is up to the legislature and executive to decide on the issue.

The Times of India Lone Noida farmer stops Unitech from constructing road for Express City project

A farmer, claiming ownership of a 7,000 sqm plot within Unitech's Express City project in Noida, has halted road construction. Despite being demarcated by the district administration years ago, the farmer demands either an access road or relocation of his plot. Unitech's Supreme Court-appointed board seeks resolution from Noida Authority. The project, delayed by a decade, awaits completion.

The Times of India Supreme Court refuses to review 'no' to same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed pleas for legalising same-sex marriages for the second time, with a five-judge bench unanimously rejecting review petitions by LGBTQ+ community members. The court upheld its October 2023 judgment, maintaining same-sex marriage will remain illegal without new legislation, and denied adoption rights for queer couples.

The Times of India Indonesia prez invited as R-Day chief guest, but there’s a hitch

India has invited Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations. India wishes that Subianto does not visit Pakistan immediately after his India trip, to avoid negative implications for India's relations with Pakistan. No official announcement has been made yet.

The Times of India Tiger walks in on class in progress at Amravati University

Fear spread at Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University after security guards saw a full-grown tiger near the English department building. The university turned back morning walkers and local residents were alerted. The forest department was informed, and stranded students were safely evacuated.

The Times of India Jio, Airtel & Vi want telecom dept to take this 'int'l call' on Amazon, others

Telecom operators lobby India's DoT to adopt Trai's definition of international traffic, potentially increasing their SMS revenues by over ₹400 crore annually. Trai defines international SMS as messages originating or terminating from devices, servers, or applications outside India, clarifying disputes over message classification.

The Times of India 'Where did 13,000 people come from': AAP urges EC to probe electoral roll

Arvind Kejriwal lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, accusing BJP of manipulating New Delhi's voter roll by adding 13,000 and deleting 5,500 entries to influence the election. Kejriwal's delegation demanded action against implicated officials and claimed violations of election code by BJP candidate Parvesh Verma, urging for a fair election process.

The Times of India Farooq Abdullah contradicts son Omar on INDIA bloc future

Farooq Abdullah emphasizes the permanence of the INDIA bloc alliance beyond just elections, aiming to strengthen the nation and combat hatred. His son, Omar Abdullah, expresses concerns about the bloc’s future if it only serves parliamentary elections. Farooq defends Omar, stressing the need for cooperation with the central government for J&K’s development.

The Times of India Brazil judge who suspended X ‘warning’ for Google, Apple & other tech giants

Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes warned tech companies to comply with local laws to continue operations. This comes after Moraes suspended Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) for non-compliance. His remarks follow Meta's suspension of its US fact-checking program. Brazilian prosecutors also seek clarification from Meta on the impact of these changes in Brazil.

The Times of India Secret talks between Obama and Trump decoded—Here’s what they really said!

The Times of India 50,000 per year rise in breast cancer cases seen in India in decade

Breast cancer cases in India are expected to rise by 50,000 per year this decade, with the economic burden averaging $19.55 billion annually. A new study highlights the heavy financial toll on rural and poor households and urges policymakers to invest in health infrastructure and supportive workplace policies for women, a crucial part of the workforce.