The Times of India Villagers allege Bijapur encounter fake, victims were collecting tendu

In Bijapur, the protest is gaining momentum. Tribal rights activists plan to visit Pidiya village, around 40km from Bijapur and 470km south of Raipur, on a fact-finding mission and Maoists have issued a statement alleging that innocent villagers were killed in police action.Protesters from Pidiya village in Bijapur’s Gangaloor region, where the alleged encounter occurred, began arriving at the district headquarters on Saturday.

The Times of India Villagers allege Bijapur encounter fake, victims were collecting tendu

In Bijapur, the protest is gaining momentum. Tribal rights activists plan to visit Pidiya village, around 40km from Bijapur and 470km south of Raipur, on a fact-finding mission and Maoists have issued a statement alleging that innocent villagers were killed in police action.Protesters from Pidiya village in Bijapur’s Gangaloor region, where the alleged encounter occurred, began arriving at the district headquarters on Saturday.

The Times of India Apple and Google have announced a Bluetooth devices partnership

Apple and Google team up to combat Bluetooth tracking. Alerts warn users of unknown trackers. Actions taken due to AppleAirTags stalking incidents. New industry standard introduced through software updates. Collaboration with Bluetooth tracker companies and Internet Engineering Task Force for user privacy.

The Times of India Faced with hostility, BJP & JJP Haryana picks seek cop cover

Candidates face public anger over MSP, unemployment

The Times of India Faced with hostility, BJP & JJP Haryana picks seek cop cover

Backlash against BJP and JJP in Haryana over MSP for farm produce and unemployment has led to election nominees facing public hostility and conflicts in rural areas. BJP and JJP candidates encountering protests and cancellations in campaign rallies. Farmers' protests affecting election campaigns aligned with demands for MSP and debt forgiveness. Congress candidates campaigning freely focusing on local issues.

The Times of India Did HP HC collegium consider dist judges? SC seeks response

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra repeatedly asked senior advocate Arvind Datar, whether the two district judges, Chirag Bhanu Singh and Arvind Malhotra, were completely ignored by the HC collegium while recommending names of judicial officers’ junior to them for appointment as HC judges. Datar said non-consideration of Singh and Malhotra, despite Jan 4 SC collegium resolution asking for reconsideration by HC collegium, resulted in ignoring their merit, seniority, and unblemished judicial track record.

The Times of India India, along with France, kicks off drill; will bolster Indo-Pacific ties

India and France have initiated their joint 'Shakti' combat exercise in Umroi, Meghalaya, aiming to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and enhance peace in the Indo-Pacific region. The exercise focuses on multi-domain operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain, involving contingents from the Rajput Regiment and the French 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade.

The Times of India Despite losing months to violence, Manipur schools shine in CBSE

St Paul’s School in Churachandpur, which was turned into a shelter for the displaced during riots & reopened partially after Aug last year, is among top-performing institutes. It had sheltered over 100 people from Kakching district. In Class 12 board exams, the school’s success rate of 95% far exceeds Guwahati zone’s pass rate of 82%.

The Times of India Despite losing months to violence, Manipur schools shine in CBSE exams

St Paul’s School in Churachandpur, which was turned into a shelter for the displaced during riots & reopened partially after Aug last year, is among top-performing institutes. It had sheltered over 100 people from Kakching district. In Class 12 board exams, the school’s success rate of 95% far exceeds Guwahati zone’s pass rate of 82%.

The Times of India 68 schools in Jaipur and 4 in Lucknow get bomb threats

On the 16th anniversary of Jaipur serial blasts, multiple private schools in Jaipur and Lucknow received bomb threats via email, causing panic evacuations. Similar threats were recently reported in Delhi and Ahmedabad. Despite thorough searches by authorities, no explosives were found.

The Times of India HC awards Rs 8L to kin of woman who died after jumping off train

Karnataka High Court reverses Railway Claims Tribunal decision and grants Rs 8 lakh compensation to family of woman who died after boarding wrong train. Justice HP Sandesh points out tribunal's error in applying Indian Railways Act, rules death as 'untoward incident'.

The Times of India India extends budgetary support of 50m dollars to Maldives

India has extended budgetary support of 50 million dollars to the island nation following the recent visit of Maldives foreign minister Moosa Zameer. The support is in the form of a roll-over of 50 million dollars Treasury Bill for an additional year, facilitated through the State Bank of India, Male, starting from May 13, 2024.

The Times of India India, Iran ink 10-year pact to equip, operate Chabahar port

India and Iran signed a 10-year contract to enhance and manage the Chabahar port terminal, granting India access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while bypassing Pakistan's denial of land access to the region. The strategic port has the potential to become a significant hub for linking landlocked countries with India's economy.

The Times of India Google I/O 2024 today: Inside scoop on how it got its name

Google I/O 2024 presents Android, Chrome, Google Assistant, AI updates. Sundar Pichai's keynote speech starts today. Livestream available. Learn about 'I/O' name origins from Geo Developer Day to Moscone Center West.

The Times of India Told Modi I was ready to cook something for him, but asked if he’d eat what I made: Mamata