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The Times of India Bharat Forge, Tata likely to bag deal for advanced towed gun systems
Bharat Forge has emerged as the lowest bidder for a Rs 7,000 crore contract to supply the Indian Army with advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS). The contract will likely be split between Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
The Times of India Fresh injury virtually ends Shami's hope of comeback during BGT
Indian cricket fans' hopes of seeing fast bowler Mohammed Shami's return during the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia have been virtually dashed. A new side strain injury has sidelined the pacer, who was already on the road to recovery from a knee injury that kept him out for most of the past year.
The Times of India HD Kumaraswamy responds after K'taka police book him for 'threatening officer’
M Chandrasekhar, head of the Lokayukta Special Investigation Team (SIT), filed a complaint alleging threats from former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy and his son, Nikhil Kumaraswamy. The threats allegedly stem from an ongoing illegal mining case investigation against Kumaraswamy. Chandrasekhar claims Kumaraswamy threatened to have him removed from his position and made false accusations against him and his family.
The Times of India First Iyer, then Starc: KKR's ‘communication’ raises questions
IPL defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have come under fire for their lack of communication with players. Both Mitchell Starc and Shreyas Iyer have highlighted the franchise's minimal contact with them regarding retention, despite Starc's stellar performance in the previous IPL final and Iyer's leadership in their championship win.
The Times of India Rahul Gandhi visits Rae Bareli to attend DISHA meeting
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited his Rae Bareli constituency on Tuesday, inaugurating projects and attending a District Development meeting. Gandhi's visit included a stop at the Churwa Hanuman Temple, viewed by some as a response to BJP criticism of his silence on attacks against Hindus abroad. Congress leaders emphasized Gandhi's commitment to his constituency duties despite a busy schedule.
The Times of India State can't seize all private property for common good: Supreme Court
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that states cannot seize private property for redistribution, overturning a previous socialist-leaning judgment. The 7:2 ruling clarified that while states can acquire private land in specific situations, Article 39(b) of the Constitution doesn't grant them sweeping powers to nationalize resources for the 'common good.
The Times of India Big crackdown on unauthorised use of PAN card details!
Big crackdown on PAN details unauthorised use! The government is taking action against tech companies using citizen's data in an unauthorised way. Many companies were using PAN numbers to access personal information like addresses and phone numbers.
The Times of India Two Chinese nationals shot at in Pakistan's Karachi
Two Chinese nationals were injured in a shooting in Karachi, Pakistan, raising concerns about the safety of Chinese citizens working in the country. This incident follows a series of violent attacks, including a suicide bombing near Karachi airport in October and another in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in March, which have claimed the lives of multiple Chinese nationals.
The Times of India Joe Rogan backs Donald Trump for 2024 election
In response to the backlash, Spotify added links to accurate COVID-19 information on related episodes and made their content guidelines public. The controversy escalated when musician Neil Young pulled his music from Spotify to protest the platform's association with Rogan's podcast. Other artists joined in, with some pointing out additional criticisms of the show, such as racially charged remarks made by some of Rogan's guests.
The Times of India 'Doesn't violate secularism': SC upholds validity of UP Board of Madarsa Education Act
The Supreme Court overturned a high court ruling, upholding the Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Education Act. The court affirmed the state's right to regulate educational standards in madrasas without infringing on minority rights. However, certificates beyond Class XII issued by madrasas won't be recognized by the UP Madarsa Board.
The Times of India Govt puts Wikipedia on notice, points out complaints of 'bias and inaccuracies'
The Indian government has issued a notice to Wikipedia, alleging bias and inaccuracies in its content. The government also questioned Wikipedia's editorial control and whether it should be classified as a publisher. This follows a Delhi High Court ruling that criticized Wikipedia's open editing feature as "dangerous."
The Times of India 'Talenge toh or bhi bura harenge': Akhilesh on rescheduling of UP byelections
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to introduce a new manual for appointing the director general of police (DGP), which mandates a minimum two-year tenure. Yadav suggested the move might be an attempt to consolidate power and questioned whether the chief minister himself would remain in office for the stipulated period.
The Times of India Caught on cam: School principal shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad
Shabab Hasan, principal of Sai Vidya Mandir School in Moradabad, was fatally shot while en route to school. Two assailants on a motorcycle shot him in the head before fleeing. Police are investigating a potential connection to the suicide of a female student four months prior, for which Hasan faced accusations of torture.
The Times of India Is the gold bull run nearing its end?
Gold has outshined the Nifty 50 index, but financial experts advise against chasing its gains. They predict a potential slowdown in gold's growth and recommend a balanced portfolio instead of increasing gold allocations.
The Times of India ChatGPT-maker OpenAI CEO: ‘I am only going to hire …’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman champions a balanced hiring strategy that values talent over age. He underscores the importance of diverse teams with a mix of experienced professionals and promising newcomers, while acknowledging the need for experience in high-stakes projects.