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The Times of India 33 years on, Rajasthan man acquitted of attempt to murder wife

Rajasthan HC acquits a man sentenced for a murder attempt on his wife after 33 years. The prosecution failed to establish charges conclusively due to lack of independent witnesses. The case dates back to Aug 1989.

The Times of India Monsoon set to arrive early and simultaneously over Kerala, northeast

The monsoon is expected to arrive simultaneously in Kerala and some northeastern states, an uncommon occurrence predicted by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) due to Cyclone Remal in the Bay of Bengal. Normally, the monsoon reaches Kerala by June 1 and the Northeast a few days later. The heatwave conditions in northwest and central India are expected to ease from Thursday due to western disturbances.

The Times of India Trafficking racket: Cops rescue 3 more, probe sale outside state

Hyderabad police rescued infants from a child trafficking racket in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The gang's activities may extend beyond these states, with connections to Mumbai being investigated.

The Times of India Rajkot gaming zone operators neglected 2023 fire warning

In Rajkot, 28 people died in a fire at TRP Game Zone. Ashok Jadeja, a joint owner, was remanded in custody for not disclosing a previous fire incident. Police seek accountability for the tragedy.

The Times of India Civic body could have checked fire safety in Nov 2023, but sat on it

Rajkot Municipal Corporation failed to check fire safety at TRP Game Zone despite receiving a copy of the license in Nov 2023, granted by the police for selling tickets and entry passes.

The Times of India Absence of emergency exit left visitors trapped, says SIT

The SIT investigating the Rajkot fire tragedy highlighted serious lapses by TRP Game Zone promoters, leading to 28 fatalities. The report revealed the lack of separate entry and exit gates, absence of emergency exits, and unsafe welding practices inside the facility.

The Times of India Absence of emergency exit left visitors trapped, says SIT

The SIT investigating the Rajkot fire tragedy highlighted serious lapses by TRP Game Zone promoters, leading to 28 fatalities. The report revealed the lack of separate entry and exit gates, absence of emergency exits, and unsafe welding practices inside the facility.

The Times of India Mercury at record high in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J&K

Himalayan states Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir are experiencing record-breaking temperatures this May. Dehradun hit 43°C, matching its 2012 record, with temperatures exceeding 40°C for eight days. Jammu & Kashmir saw Srinagar reach 32.7°C, the highest in a decade, and Qazigund hit 34°C, an all-time high for May. Himachal Pradesh also faced extreme heat, with Shimla at 31.7°C, the highest since 2012, and Sundernagar over 40°C.

The Times of India Mercury at record high in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J&K

Himalayan states Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir are experiencing record-breaking temperatures this May. Dehradun hit 43°C, matching its 2012 record, with temperatures exceeding 40°C for eight days. Jammu & Kashmir saw Srinagar reach 32.7°C, the highest in a decade, and Qazigund hit 34°C, an all-time high for May. Himachal Pradesh also faced extreme heat, with Shimla at 31.7°C, the highest since 2012, and Sundernagar over 40°C.

The Times of India Girl kills father, brother, stuffs pieces of their bodies in freezer

A 15-year-old girl in Haridwar has been arrested for killing her father and brother. She had eloped with Mukul Singh, leading to his arrest under the Pocso Act. The girl confessed to the crime after being detained in Haridwar.

The Times of India Teen girl arrested in Haridwar after killing father, brother

A 15-year-old girl in Haridwar has been arrested for killing her father and brother. She had eloped with Mukul Singh, leading to his arrest under the Pocso Act. The girl confessed to the crime after being detained in Haridwar.

The Times of India TN ghost village stands as example of perils of climate change

Meenakshipuram, a village in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin district, became a ghost village after its last inhabitant, 73-year-old Kandasamy Naicker, passed away. Once home to 1,296 residents, the village faced environmental changes, inconsistent rainfall, and severe droughts, leading to a mass exodus over the past decade. Naicker, who outlived his wife by 20 years, chose to remain in his birthplace despite the hardships.