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The Times of India Soren's government dud cracker, NDA govt a powerful rocket: Rajnath

During election rallies in Jharkhand, India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the incumbent coalition government as ineffective, contrasting them with the BJP's potential for progress. He accused the opposition of corruption and pledged to address issues like illegal immigration and tribal land encroachment if BJP is elected. The opposition JMM countered, suggesting the election results would reveal the true failures.

The Times of India Affordable homes for Marathis, free edu for boys on Uddhav list

At a rally in Kolhapur, Uddhav Thackeray announced that if the Maha Vikas Aghadi returns to power, they will control the prices of essential food items and provide free education for boys. He also pledged to build a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj temple in every district and countered the opposition's slogan with his own, emphasizing the party's commitment to protecting Maharashtra's interests.

The Times of India Congress slams PM Modi for his choice of words

The Congress party criticized Prime Minister Modi's recent "beti chheen leinge" remark, comparing his language to that used during the Lok Sabha elections. Congress leader Pawan Khera condemned the Prime Minister's words as inappropriate and accused him of stooping to personal attacks while failing to address border security concerns.

The Times of India HC: Can't allow jumbo parade at private events

An amicus curiae, appointed by the Kerala High Court, has recommended prohibiting the use of elephants in private events and restricting their participation to religious festivals. The report, submitted in a case concerning the welfare of captive elephants, also suggests banning practices like head-lifting contests and barring elephants over 65 from parades.

The Times of India Taking photo of woman in public is not voyeurism: HC

The Kerala High Court ruled that taking photographs of a woman in front of her house does not constitute voyeurism under Section 354C of the IPC, as it is a public space where privacy is not typically expected. However, the court stated that such actions could potentially fall under sexual harassment charges (Section 354A) and insulting the modesty of a woman (Section 509) depending on the evidence presented.

The Times of India Press release by itself can't amend law: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that a government press release announcing a policy change doesn't constitute law. The court stated that benefits can only be claimed after a formal notification is issued, emphasizing that a press release is merely a statement of intent, not a legal amendment.

The Times of India SC denies dad of minor in Pune Porsche crash pre-arrest bail

The Supreme Court of India has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a father accused of tampering with evidence to protect his minor son. The son was allegedly a passenger in a Porsche involved in a fatal accident that killed two people in Pune. The father is accused of conspiring to swap his son's blood samples to conceal his alleged intoxication during the incident.

The Times of India Google clarifies after Musk accuses it of favouring Harris

"The 'where to vote' panel is triggering for some specific searches [because] Harris is also the name of a county in [Texas]," Google said in a statement. "Fix is coming," the search giant said, adding: "Note very few people actually search for voting places this way." Elon Musk responded to the clarification.

The Times of India Bus driver, conductor & owner booked for Almora accident

Following the tragic bus accident in Almora that claimed 36 lives, police filed an FIR against the driver, conductor, and owner. Charges include rash driving, negligence, and criminal conspiracy. The driver died in the crash, while the conductor remains hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the bus's maintenance and adherence to safety protocols to determine if negligence played a role in the incident.

The Times of India Australian counterpart on dais, EAM S Jaishankar slams Canada

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar expressed concern over the vandalism of a Hindu temple in Canada, attributing it to extremist forces given political space. This statement comes amidst diplomatic tensions between the two nations, stemming from Canada's allegations of Indian involvement in attacks on Sikhs, which India denies due to lack of evidence.

The Times of India It's raining poll goodies: Shinde promises to loosen purse strings further

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, campaigning for the upcoming assembly elections, pledged to expand welfare programs if re-elected. Key promises included increasing the Ladki Bahin Yojana allowance, waiving farmer loans, and reducing electricity bills. Shinde also criticized the opposition for potentially halting these schemes, assuring voters that the November installment of the Ladki Bahin allowance would be distributed as planned.

The Times of India Left parties drifting apart after joining INDIA: CPM

The CPM draft political resolution suggests that the CPI and CPI(ML)'s involvement in the INDIA bloc has hindered Left unity. The draft criticizes the CPI and CPI(ML) for prioritizing a broader opposition alliance over a joint Left platform, highlighting their lack of joint action and the absence of a Left Front in several states.

The Times of India Have sought Sangh help to fight anarchists, vote jihadis: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed he sought help from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to counter what he called 'anarchists and vote jihadists' in the upcoming assembly elections. Fadnavis claimed BJP lost Lok Sabha seats due to 'vote jihad' and criticized Rahul Gandhi for allegedly promoting 'anarchist and urban naxal' ideologies.

The Times of India INDIA bloc vows to match Jharkhand BJP sops, more or less

In a heated electoral battle in Jharkhand, the ruling JMM-Congress-RJD-CPI-ML alliance has launched its manifesto, promising a slew of welfare benefits. These include job creation, enhanced health insurance, increased reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs, and a higher minimum support price for farmers. This directly counters the BJP's 'Sankalp' pledges, setting the stage for a close contest.

The Times of India UP man tries to rob bank to buy gifts for girlfriend, held

A 20-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested five days after attempting to rob a bank on Diwali. Shahid Khan confessed to the crime, explaining he needed money to buy lavish gifts for a woman he met on Instagram whom he believed to be his girlfriend. Khan planned to use the stolen funds to purchase gifts through Amazon and then flee to Mumbai.

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