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The Times of India Candidates deposit nomination fee in Rs 1 and Rs 2 coins

Vidarbha's Lok Sabha campaign heats up with colorful characters like Manoj Gedam and Aslam Shah. Gedam's 'chillar' deposit and Shah's coin payment highlight grassroots support. The region witnesses unconventional financing methods for the upcoming elections.

The Times of India Water crisis: Is Hyderabad going Bengaluru way? Stats show similar pattern

Bengaluru faces 79% water drop due to concrete surge, Hyderabad also in water scarcity. Groundwater percolation hampered, water bodies polluted. Rainwater harvesting vital for sustainable solutions.

The Times of India Cos enlist firms to run moonlighting checks

The Indian IT services industry continues to tackle moonlighting issues post-pandemic. Companies employ background verification firms to prevent dual-employment. Moonlighting rates decreased from 4-5% to 1-2% due to in-office requirements. Wriju Ray mentioned 8 out of 10 IT clients conduct moonlighting checks. Authbridge uncovered extreme cases of employees working for multiple firms simultaneously.

The Times of India Man follows B'luru woman from bar, rapes & kills her

Sachin, a 19-year-old painter, was arrested by Amruthahalli police for raping and killing a 55-year-old woman from north Karnataka. The arrest followed CCTV evidence in Hebbal, leading to further investigation.

The Times of India HDFC Bank gets record ₹1.66L cr deposits in Q4

HDFC Bank, India's largest bank, witnessed a notable Rs 1.66 lakh crore increase in deposits in Q1 2024 after the HDFC merger. Retail customers contributed 77% of the additional deposits. Gross advances rose by 1.6% to Rs 25 lakh crore, while deposits grew by 7.5% to Rs 23.8 lakh crore. Year-on-year growth rates stood at 55.4% for advances and 26.

The Times of India Woman’s body in almirah in Delhi, father blames biz partner

Strangulation Marks On Neck, Cops Hunt For Killer

The Times of India Trai seeks views for auction of 3 new bands

Telecom regulator Trai is soliciting feedback on auctioning three new spectrum bands in higher frequency ranges, providing 4,000 megahertz of radio waves for mobile services. The consultation covers pricing, allocation norms, and payment terms for spectrum in the bands of 37-37.5 GHz, 37.5-40 GHz, and 42.5-43.5 GHz, aimed at future 5G services.

The Times of India New tax regime hits private sector addition to NPS

The new tax regime affects PFRDA pension schemes, slowing subscriber growth to over 7.3 crore. Private sector NPS contributors face tax benefit challenges, impacting the system's overall effectiveness.

The Times of India Services PMI grows fastest in over 13 yrs in March

India's services sector saw significant growth in March, with sales and business activity reaching a 14-year high, as per the HSBC India services business activity index. The index surged to 61.2, indicating strong growth rates. The sector's strength was driven by robust demand, efficiency improvements, and positive sales trends.

The Times of India Gaurav Vallabh quits ‘directionless’ Congress to join BJP

Prominent Congress figure Gaurav Vallabh joins BJP, citing disagreements with Congress's stance on wealth creators and refusal to attend Ram Mandir ceremony. Vallabh criticizes Congress's anti-corporate narrative, emphasizes unicorns' role in wealth creation, questions treatment of wealth creators, and expresses concerns about party's approach to caste and religion.

The Times of India Surjewala’s remark against Hema Malini gives BJP ammo to target Cong

The BJP strongly criticized Congress leaders for derogatory remarks against PM Modi and Hema Malini, accusing them of losing 'mental balance'. Senior Congress leader Charan Das Mahant made controversial statements at a rally in Chhattisgarh. BJP condemned Randeep Surjewala for sexist remarks against Hema Malini, while Amit Malviya shared a video exposing Surjewala's objectionable comments.

The Times of India Karnataka sop story: Smart TV box to scented gutka

The Karnataka elections witness a surge in illegal freebies like smart TVs, wristwatches, and traditional gifts distributed to voters. Grocery items, pan masala packets, expensive watches, and sandalwood seizures highlight the alarming trend. Authorities express concerns over the integrity of the electoral process and intensify efforts to combat these practices.

The Times of India Karnataka sop story: Smart TV box to scented gutka

The Karnataka elections witness a surge in illegal freebies like smart TVs, wristwatches, and traditional gifts distributed to voters. Grocery items, pan masala packets, expensive watches, and sandalwood seizures highlight the alarming trend. Authorities express concerns over the integrity of the electoral process and intensify efforts to combat these practices.

The Times of India Not asking India to cut down oil imports from Russia: US

Two senior US Treasury officials, Eric Van Nostrand and Anna Morris, visit India to discuss the Phase 2 of the Russian oil price cap. The cap aims to limit Kremlin's profits and curb Ukraine aggression without disrupting the global energy market or pressuring India to cut imports from Russia.

The Times of India State poll rout, netas' exodus make KCR go on a Vaastu overdrive

Former Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao is renovating Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad to align with Vaastu principles. The 60-room building in Banjara Hills is being modified, including shifting the main entrance to the north-eastern side. This move aims to enhance the party's fortunes post-election setbacks and defections.