The Times of India Alamgir took 1.5% cut from every contractor who got work: ED

Arrested Alamgir Alam, the Jharkhand minister for rural development, allegedly received bribes from every contractor awarded work under his ministry, with payoffs totaling 1.5% of the value of the allocated work, according to the Enforcement Directorate's remand note filed on Wednesday. Alam was sentenced to six days in ED custody.

The Times of India IPL: Race for 2nd spot intensifies after SRH qualify for playoffs

The Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs scenarios have taken an intriguing turn following the washout of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) match on Thursday. The unexpected outcome pushed SRH into the playoffs, while simultaneously eliminating the Delhi Capitals (DC) from contention. The spotlight now shifts to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clash on Saturday, which has morphed into a high-stakes knockout game.

The Times of India 2-judge bench recalls another 2-judge bench’s 3-yr-old order

A Supreme Court bench recalled a verdict for breaching 'stare decisis' judicial discipline and criticized a previous judgment on the Bhagat Ram case. The bench faulted the judgment for ignoring the 1967 Bhagat Ram case ruling on redistribution of unused land among original owners.

The Times of India ‘Kejriwal has lost his mind after going to jail’: Yogi Adityanath

The Times of India MS Dhoni bowls in nets ahead of CSK vs RCB clash

MS Dhoni's appearance on the cricket field is always a mesmerizing spectacle for fans, regardless of the match's outcome. The mere sight of Thala stepping out to bat, even if it's for a solitary delivery, ignites waves of jubilation and anticipation among the crowd. In anticipation of the eagerly awaited and crucial clash between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, a video emerged on CSK's social media platform, revealing MS Dhoni bowling during the team's practice session.

The Times of India SRH in IPL playoff after rain washes out GT tie

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their spot in the Indian Premier League playoffs as rain prevented any play in their IPL match against Gujarat Titans. With this, SRH became the third team to qualify, following Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, who currently hold the top two positions in the standings. Although the match was washed out, Sunrisers earned one point, bringing their tally to 15 points with one game remaining. Their final league fixture will be against Punjab Kings, who have already been eliminated, scheduled for May 19.

The Times of India Where does Ronaldo stand on Forbes' list?

Following his move to Saudi-backed Al-Nassr, world's most popular footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's estimated total earnings reached approximately $260 million, a record-breaking figure for a soccer player. His on-field earnings accounted for $200 million, with an additional $60 million derived from lucrative sponsorship deals, leveraging his massive Instagram following of 629 million.

The Times of India Einstein proved right! Study gives first proof of 'plunging regions' around black holes

A new study by an international team led by researchers at Oxford University Physics has provided the first observational proof of a key prediction from Einstein’s theory of gravity regarding the existence of “plunging regions” around black holes. In the upcoming months, another team from Oxford University aims to progress towards capturing the first footage of larger.

The Times of India Watch: Dhoni's surprise visit in RCB dressing room

In an astonishing turn of events, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) dressing room was graced by an unanticipated visitor on Thursday, none other than the legendary Chennai Super Kings (CSK) icon, MS Dhoni. RCB and CSK are set to engage in a pivotal encounter that will determine their play-off fate at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

The Times of India Toshiba will cut 4000 jobs, plans to move some functions to this city

Toshiba to cut 4,000 jobs in Japan under new ownership by Japan Industrial Partners, delisting from stock market. Challenges include management issues, scandals, accounting irregularities, and sale of memory chip business. Plans to move functions to Kawasaki, achieve 10% operating profit margin. Private equity firms are common for asset sales in Japan.

The Times of India 'What happened to me was very bad': Swati Maliwal breaks silence on assault, gives statement to cops

After giving statement to Delhi Police on in connection with the alleged assault by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide, Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal said "the last few days have been very difficult" and she hopes "appropriate action will be taken" now after her statement. This is her first reaction after the alleged assault on her on Monday at CM Kejriwal's residence.

The Times of India Post-poll violence: EC tells MHA to retain central forces in Andhra

The Election Commission expressed discontent regarding the post-election turmoil in Andhra Pradesh and has issued clear instructions to the chief secretary and DGP to take measures to prevent any such incidents from happening again. All superintendents of police (SPs) have been directed to proactively implement preventive measures to deter similar occurrences in the future.

The Times of India Mumbai hoarding collapse: Owner Bhavesh Bhinde arrested

Bhavesh Bhinde, owner of Ego Media Pvt Ltd, was arrested by the Mumbai police for a hoarding collapse in Ghatkopar that killed 16 people and injured 75 others. The incident occurred on May 13 during a dust storm and rain, when a 250-tonne, 120 x 120 sq ft hoarding fell onto a busy petrol pump, trapping nearly 100 people. The hoarding was erected without permission from the BMC.

The Times of India 11 killed in lightning in West Bengal's Malda

At least 11 people were killed and two others injured in lightning strikes in West Bengal's Malda district, police said. Two of the deceased were minors, both residents of Manikchak police station area, while three hailed from Sahapur under the jurisdiction of Malda police station, police added. A couple passed away in Harishchandrapur.

The Times of India Fan reveals plan to breach RCB vs CSK match security

RCB have staged a remarkable turnaround in the tournament, climbing from the bottom of the table after losing seven of their first eight matches. Winning five consecutive games, they've ignited their campaign with impressive style. Meanwhile, defending champions CSK have encountered hurdles in their pursuit of a sixth IPL title, suffering three defeats in their last five matches.