The Times of India Supreme Court closes 68 mines within 1 km of Sariska tiger habitat

Supreme Court orders closure of 68 mines near Sariska critical tiger habitat due to Rajasthan government's misinterpretation. Mining activities in buffer zone need to be shifted out. Protective measures taken at Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary against mining activities since the 1970s. Buffer zone created to protect Sariska tiger reserve. No-go zone enforced for mining activities, with expansion of Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Times of India Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi in Odisha, stays silent on Naveen Patnaik

Rahul Gandhi criticizes Modi and corporate favoritism, vows to protect Constitution. Mentions V K Pandian, Odisha's districts, and BJP-BJD relations. Advocates for reservation, public sector, and welfare programs. Proposes women empowerment, job creation, and revolutionary initiatives by Congress party.

The Times of India Bombay high court seeks report on Salman firing accused's death

The Times of India Bombay high court seeks report on Salman firing accused's death

The Times of India Congress wanted to spend 15% of Budget on Muslims: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi accuses Congress of planning to allocate 15% of the Union Budget exclusively for Muslims, aiming to divide it into 'Muslim budget' and 'Hindu budget'. He mentions opposition from Manmohan Singh, himself as Gujarat chief minister, and the BJP against this plan. Modi addresses the issue at rallies in Pimpalgaon Baswant and Kalyan during the LS poll campaign.

The Times of India Retired ATC manager, wife go missing

A retired general manager and his wife, Manoj Chansoria and Anita, are missing after a hoarding crash. Their SUV was found at the site with unidentified bodies in another vehicle. Manoj, who retired from ATC, was refuelling their red Tata Harrier for a trip to Jabalpur. Their mobile signals were traced, but they remain unlocated amid a complex rescue operation.

The Times of India 10-year rigorous imprisonment for 4 in hooch tragedy that killed 106

Four individuals involved in the Malwani hooch tragedy received a 10-year prison sentence from a Mumbai sessions court. The court accounted for the time they spent as undertrials. The judge also noted that prosecution can pursue absconding accused based on substantial evidence.

The Times of India 10-year rigorous imprisonment for 4 in hooch tragedy that killed 106

Four individuals involved in the Malwani hooch tragedy received a 10-year prison sentence from a Mumbai sessions court. The court accounted for the time they spent as undertrials. The judge also noted that prosecution can pursue absconding accused based on substantial evidence.

The Times of India Stalker barges into Karnataka girl’s home, stabs her several times

In Hubballi, Girish Savant fatally stabbed a woman, his former high school classmate, at her home in Veerapur Oni. The attack followed her rejection of his advances and his criminal history, including house theft charges. The woman had been working at a catering firm and had recently returned home after three months.

The Times of India Stalker barges into Karnataka girl’s home, stabs her several times

In Hubballi, Girish Savant fatally stabbed a woman, his former high school classmate, at her home in Veerapur Oni. The attack followed her rejection of his advances and his criminal history, including house theft charges. The woman had been working at a catering firm and had recently returned home after three months.

The Times of India 'Double voters' press button where they are and 'back home'

Double voting is a common problem in Indian elections, with voters exploiting loopholes to cast multiple ballots. Instances of voter fraud, like using oily fingers to remove ink marks, have been reported in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The need for Aadhaar linking to prevent such fraud is crucial.

The Times of India SC pulls up Uttarakhand government, seeks report on wildfires

SC asked Uttarakhand govt to report on forest fire status, fund allocation, vacancies in foresters and forest guard posts, non-payment of wages to workers, reasons for non-payment, National Forest Fire Plan, Uttarakhand Forest Fire Mitigation Policy of 2022, lack of funding from Union government, climate change, and variation in weather conditions.

The Times of India Sex racket busted in Arunachal, 8 govt officials among 21 arrested

Arunachal Pradesh Police busted an inter-state sex trafficking ring in Itanagar, rescuing 5 minor girls from poor families in Dhemaji and Udalguri, Assam. 21 arrests made, including govt employees. Girls trafficked between 2020-2023, some as young as 8 years old, with 3 infected with STDs. Raids at Techi Rina aka Ania and Jamlo Tagung's residence-cum-brothel in Chimpu.

The Times of India Sex racket busted in Arunachal, 8 govt officials among 21 arrested

Arunachal Pradesh Police busted an inter-state sex trafficking ring in Itanagar, rescuing 5 minor girls from poor families in Dhemaji and Udalguri, Assam. 21 arrests made, including govt employees. Girls trafficked between 2020-2023, some as young as 8 years old, with 3 infected with STDs. Raids at Techi Rina aka Ania and Jamlo Tagung's residence-cum-brothel in Chimpu.

The Times of India Ad company head earned Rs 25 crore a year from 4 hoardings: Ex-BJP MP

Bhavesh Bhinde of Ego Media Pvt Ltd, who earned Rs 25 crore annually from hoardings, including the fatal one, is on the run. Former Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kirit Somaiya alleged the income. Responsibility for the crash was affixed by DG Dr Pradnya Sarvade to the state DG's office and home department.