The Times of India Swedish national in Nagpur in search of biological mother

The Times of India For first time since 2018-19, adoptions cross 4000-mark

In 2022-23, the total number of adoptions stood at 3,441, up from 3,405 in the previous financial year. Data collated by Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the ministry of women and child development, show that of the 4,009 adoptions in 2023-24, 449 were inter-country adoptions. This year, CARA expanded the ambit of adoption to include concept of 'foster adoption' as a category.

The Times of India Kerala author quits Sahitya Akademi over 'interference'

"The festival was inaugurated by a person without any known credential whatsoever in literature. Strange that the Akademi wanted this person so badly that it waited till it became clear that declaration of general elections will not make the Akademi out of bounds for him," wrote Radhakrishnan, who is a recipient of several awards, including Sahitya Akademi award, Ezhuthachan award, Vayalar award and Kerala Sahitya Akademi award.

The Times of India Rahul’s Wayanad fight inappropriate: Vijayan

CM Vijayan questions Congress's motives, highlighting the rift within the INDIA bloc in Kerala as Rahul Gandhi contests against CPI's Annie Raja in Wayanad, criticizing his silence on CAA and stance on central agencies targeting opposition leaders.

The Times of India Rahul’s Wayanad fight inappropriate: Vijayan

CM Vijayan questions Congress's motives, highlighting the rift within the INDIA bloc in Kerala as Rahul Gandhi contests against CPI's Annie Raja in Wayanad, criticizing his silence on CAA and stance on central agencies targeting opposition leaders.

The Times of India Will start talks with SL for fishing rights off Katchatheevu: EAM

S Jaishankar pushes for fishing rights negotiation near Katchatheevu with Sri Lanka. He criticizes Congress and DMK for the island's relinquishment. Detained Indian fishermen and vessel seizures underscore the ongoing challenges faced in the region.

The Times of India Young Chinese embrace 'gross outfits' at work

Young Chinese workers rebel against traditional work attire norms by embracing casual 'gross outfits at work' movement on social media, sparking a societal debate on the 'lie flat' lifestyle and the rejection of ambition.

The Times of India Pak SC to hear 'ISI interference' in judicial matters

The Times of India Google agrees to destroy browsing data to settle lawsuit

Google settles lawsuit over tracking internet use by destroying data records. Terms filed in California court, valued at $5-7.8 billion. Users can sue individually. Lawsuit involves private browsing users, analytics, cookies, apps, and Incognito mode.

The Times of India Jail term suspended for Imran & wife but they won’t be freed

The high court said the toshakhana sentences would remain suspended until it decided Imran’s appeal case after Eid holidays that begin in 10 days. “No evidence backs up this conviction,” Imran’s lawyer Ali Zafar told reporters on Monday, explaining why the HC put the sentences on hold at the appeal’s first hearing itself.

The Times of India This is where India ranks globally in 5G speed

India rises to 14th in global 5G rankings in Q4 2023, driven by Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel's rapid deployment. The country witnesses improved 5G availability, smartphone adoption, and network speeds, setting the stage for further advancements in 5G technology.

The Times of India Pak arrests 13 for terror attack on Chinese

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), which launched a probe into the attack, blamed the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant group for the assault. No group had claimed responsibility for the terror attack that took place when the Chinese engineers were en route from Islamabad to their camp in Dasu, the headquarters of the Upper Kohistan district of the province, when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-rigged car into their vehicle in Bisham area of Shangla district.

The Times of India Who are Iran's Revolutionary Guards?

Iran's IRGC, established after 1979 Revolution, protects Shia clerical system. It has 125,000 personnel, including Basij militia and Quds Force. US labeled it a terrorist group, oversees significant ballistic missile program.

The Times of India Part of Iran's consulate flattened, top general killed

Israeli air strikes in Damascus killed General Mohamad Reza Zahedi, condemned by Iran's foreign minister. The strike targeted a meeting with Palestinian Islamic Jihad leaders. Syrian and Iranian state news agencies reported casualties. The Israeli military declined to comment on the strike, but four Israeli officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, acknowledged that Israel had carried out the attack, targeting Zahedi. They did not confirm that he had been killed.

The Times of India Watch: Rohit urges Wankhede crowd to stop booing Hardik

The crowd's hostility towards Hardik Pandya refuses to die down with fans booing the Mumbai Indians skipper without any respite. But Rohit Sharma displayed his empathy by pacifying the Wankhede crowd during MI's match against Rajasthan Royals on Monday.