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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.

The Times of India Urban joblessness up to 6.7% in FY24 Q4 from 6.5% in Q3

According to the most recent official data issued Wednesday, the unemployment rate for people aged 15 and up in metropolitan areas fell slightly to 6.7% in the January-March quarter of 2023-2024, down from 6.8% the previous year. Joblessness rate, which had soared to double digit during Covid, has stabilised over the months as curbs to ward off the pandemic lifted and economic activity gathered momentum.

The Times of India Government starts giving citizenship under CAA, 300 get in first lot

Over 300 people, including Home Minister Amit Shah, received citizenship certificates under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) from the Centre. The distribution fulfilled Narendra Modi ji's promise, granting Indian citizenship to religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

The Times of India Fundamental right to be informed of grounds of arrest: SC

Following SC's ruling that NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha's arrest and remand were illegal, Patiala House Court ordered his release on bail bonds worth Rs 1 lakh, with three conditions: he shall not contact witnesses or approvers in the case, he shall not discuss the merits of the case, and he shall not travel abroad without the court's permission.

The Times of India Quota short of 50% mark, raise OBC share: NCBC to WB, Punjab

NCBC advises West Bengal and Punjab to raise OBC quota to fully utilize 50% reservation cap for SCs, STs, and OBCs in govt employment and education, as mandated by the Supreme Court. Hansraj Ahir expresses displeasure over Congress's moves regarding OBC quotas and Muslims. TOI reports on the ongoing battle over quotas involving BJP, TMC, and AAP.

The Times of India 'We are going through failures': RR skipper Samson

Rajasthan Royals suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the IPL as Punjab Kings secured a five-wicket win in their IPL 2024 match on Wednesday. Despite the loss, Rajasthan Royals, with 16 points, remain secure in terms of qualifying for the playoffs. However, with just one match remaining, Rajasthan Royals might not finish in the top two due to an inferior net run-rate, especially considering that Sunrisers Hyderabad can reach up to 18 points. After the match, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson said the team needs to introspect what's going wrong for them in the tournament.

The Times of India 'Be available for full IPL season or don’t come'

Liam Livingstone, Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals), Will Jacks and Reece Topley (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) have left the IPL to join defending champions England squad ahead of the T20I series against Pakistan, beginning on May 22. The T20 World Cup begins from June 1 in the Americas.

The Times of India Pakistanis own 23,000 properties worth $11 billion in Dubai

Prominent Pakistani politicians, generals, and money launderers own $11 billion Dubai properties. Notable figures include Zardari's children, Nawaz Sharif's son, and Musharraf. Altaf Khanani network, linked to $14-16 billion turnover, owns massive real estate portfolio in Dubai, including properties of Obaid and Hozaifa Khanani.

The Times of India Gujaratis face destitution and deportation in Britain after being scammed

Thousands of Indians in the UK on care visas face destitution and deportation as their sponsoring companies are non-existent, represented by NCGO. Gujarati migrants paid hefty fees to agents in India for non-existent jobs, leading to deportation notices. Job scarcity and deportation risks force them into illegal employment to survive.

The Times of India Curran helps PBKS hand RR their 4th straight defeat

Captain Sam Curran took center stage, delivering a well-paced fifty and claiming two crucial wickets, steering Punjab Kings to a five-wicket triumph over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL encounter on Wednesday. Although the target was a modest 145, Kings faced difficulties on a sluggish pitch. However, Curran's composed demeanor and skillful play ensured their fifth victory of the season, as he remained unbeaten on 63 runs from 41 balls, including five boundaries and three sixes. Punjab Kings reached 145/5 in 18.5 overs.

The Times of India Will support INDIA bloc from outside to form govt at Centre: Mamata

​​Banerjee expressed doubt about the BJP's ambitious goal of securing 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, stating that people will completely reject them. "BJP is claiming that it will win 400 seats, but people are saying it will not happen. The entire country has understood that the BJP is a party full of thieves. We (TMC) will support the INDIA bloc from outside to form a government at the Centre," Banerjee said.

The Times of India 'Let's not talk about the throw': Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra clinched another victory, albeit not in the manner he had hoped for, and he was candid in acknowledging it. Competing in India for the first time in over three years, the Olympic and world champion javelin thrower celebrated his return by securing the gold medal in the Federation Cup with a best throw of 82.27m on Wednesday.

The Times of India France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia after riots

France declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia due to deadly riots stemming from protests against electoral reform. The unrest erupted over a bill allowing long-term French residents to vote in provincial elections, sparking fears of diluting indigenous Kanak community influence. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal condemned the violence and vowed to restore order. The riots led to casualties and heightened security measures, including a curfew in the capital.

The Times of India 44.7% of CUET-UG over on day one

Some candidates when they reached their Faridabad, Haryana centre found a notification stating that their exam had been postponed. According to NTA officials, these are the aspirants which have opted Delhi as the first choice and therefore “to ensure that all candidates get their city of their first choice, their exam has been postponed to May 29. For the rest of the candidates whose first choice has been Faridabad continued with their exam.”

The Times of India Dubai CEO asks students to choose colleges with fewer Indians

Dubai-based CEO Shreya Pattar sparks debate online, suggesting Indian students choose International universities with fewer Indian peers due to toxic Indian patterns and lack of leadership.