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The Times of India IIT grads are landing salary packages below Rs 10L this year

The quest for lucrative employment opportunities faces a hurdle this placement season at the esteemed Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). As companies reduce their hiring and provide reduced salary packages, students towards the end of the line are receiving offers with annual packages below Rs 10 lakh. Companies that would select several students are now choosing only one or two at most, prompting colleges to broaden their outreach.

The Times of India Disability pension not for soldier hurt in bathroom fall: AFT

The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has determined that injuries sustained from slipping in a bathroom within army barracks do not entitle a soldier to a disability pension. This ruling emphasizes that disabilities or fatalities must be directly attributable to military service rather than arising from commonplace accidents.

The Times of India Will implement CAA at any cost, says Rajnath; Mamata vows to block it

The implementation of the CAA became a focal point at campaign rallies in Bengal on Sunday, with the TMC and BJP engaging in heated exchanges over its status in the country. While Rajnath Singh, who addressed several public rallies in north Bengal, insisted that the Act would be implemented overriding the state's defiance, CM Mamata Banerjee said she would never allow this.

The Times of India BJP bid to hit me & Abhishek: Mamata after Suvendu's 'blast' remark

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Sunday that the BJP is conspiring to cause harm to her and Trinamool General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. She cited MLA Suvendu Adhikari's statement from the previous day regarding an anticipated "big explosion" that would disrupt the "aunt-nephew" party. "Abhishek and I are targets. They can even take our lives. They are very dangerous," Mamata said.

The Times of India Uddhav govt planned to arrest top BJP ministers in Maha: Shinde

In an exclusive interview with TOI on Sunday, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde revealed that the former Uddhav Thackeray government had devised plans to arrest prominent BJP leaders of the state, including Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. Shinde further disclosed that the Shiv Sena intends to contest 16 seats in the state, with three seats allocated in Mumbai.

The Times of India Worried over dip in voting, EC plans to boost turnout

Worried by the nearly three-percentage-point decrease in overall voter participation during the initial phase of this year's Lok Sabha elections compared to 2019, the Election Commission plans to adjust its strategy midway through the polls to encourage higher turnout. The decline was observed in 19 out of the 21 states and Union territories that participated in Friday's voting.

The Times of India 2k of 4.7k MP/MLA cases settled in 2023 on SC prodding

Supreme Court's vigilant oversight of criminal trials involving MPs and MLAs yielded positive outcomes, as designated courts resolved 2,018 out of 4,697 pending cases last year. This marks a departure from the past, where such cases languished for years, enabling legislators to evade consequences for corruption or imprisonment, potentially leading to disqualification under the Representation of the People Act.

The Times of India Boost for Maldives prez as party wins majority in Parliament

In his most significant trial since assuming office as President of the Maldives last year, Mohamed Muizzu emerged victorious in Sunday's parliamentary elections, with the predominant ruling party, the People's National Congress (PNC), set to secure a "super majority" in the People's Majlis. The result may be interpreted by numerous observers as a twofold blow to India, as it frees Muizzu, who ascended to power advocating for an India Out stance, from opposition scrutiny.

The Times of India Juvenility plea can be raised at any point by accused: HC

he Karnataka High Court has noted that an accused individual can assert their minority status at any point during the proceedings if they were underage at the time of the alleged offense. Consequently, the court has instructed the Juvenile Justice Board to review anew the case of a teenager accused of rape from Kampli in Ballari district. The accused teenager stands accused of sexually assaulting a minor residing in his vicinity. The allegations were brought forth through a complaint lodged by the girl's grandmother.