The Times of India Policyholders to gain from GST rate cut: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Times of India Rupee falls to record low on Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on Brics

The rupee hit a record low of 84.73 against the dollar, driven by strong dollar demand and Trump's tariff threats to BRICS nations. Weaker-than-expected Q2 growth and global factors compounded the decline. RBI intervention limited further losses, but analysts predict continued pressure with potential geopolitical tensions impacting the rupee's value.

The Times of India Maharashtra's Solapur to vote on ballot paper to contest EVM data

Voters in Markadwadi, Solapur, are organizing an unofficial re-poll using ballot papers to challenge the EC's data, which showed BJP candidate Ram Satpute leading. MVA supporters, having always supported Uttamrao Jankar, believe the official count is incorrect and are seeking to demonstrate the true distribution of votes. Solapur administration has issued precautionary notices.

The Times of India Video call meet cancelled; Fadnavis's confidant pays Shinde a home visit

Caretaker CM Eknath Shinde, despite being unwell, is set to participate in official meetings regarding the power-sharing formula with BJP's Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar. The swearing-in ceremony for the new government is scheduled for December 5. Discussions on cabinet berths and portfolios will follow the ceremony, with speculation around BJP potentially selecting the CM.

The Times of India Keeping close watch on Sino-Pak maritime ties, says Navy chief

The Times of India SC: Why do babus' wives hold ex officio posts in societies?

Supreme Court criticizes bureaucrats' wives holding posts in societies within their husbands' administrative regions, dubbing it a colonial practice. A case from Bulandshahr where the district magistrate's wife was traditionally made Zila Mahila Samiti president led to amendments curbing this practice. The court urges a model bylaw to prevent ex-official positions for family members of administrative authorities.

The Times of India 'Why do babus' wives hold ex officio posts in societies?': SC

Supreme Court criticizes bureaucrats' wives holding posts in societies within their husbands' administrative regions, dubbing it a colonial practice. A case from Bulandshahr where the district magistrate's wife was traditionally made Zila Mahila Samiti president led to amendments curbing this practice. The court urges a model bylaw to prevent ex-official positions for family members of administrative authorities.

The Times of India NGT seeks FSI report on forest cover loss

The Times of India UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh? Dhaka dismisses Didi's call

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called on the Union govt to engage with the UN for deploying a peacekeeping force in Bangladesh amid rising attacks on minorities. She urged PM Narendra Modi to ensure the safety of persecuted Indians and demanded a parliamentary statement on the issue. Bangladesh dismissed the need for UN intervention and stressed their commitment to protecting citizens.

The Times of India Central higher educational institutions have filled 15k faculty positions

The Times of India Sukhbir Badal's 'penance': Wash utensils, listen to kirtan

The Times of India Actress Nargis Fakhri's sister indicted for killing ex, his friend

The Times of India This November was warmest on record in north India

The Times of India After a week wasted, govt and oppn agree to run Parl smoothly

The Times of India SC: Grap-4 stays till Thursday, will relax curbs only if air's better