The Times of India The Times of India

The Times of India 'Odisha needs a CM who ...': PM Modi takes a dig at Naveen Patnaik

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendr Modi declared that the BJD government's tenure will come to an end on June 4, coinciding with the announcement of the assembly election results. In what seemed to be a veiled criticism of BJD president and chief minister Naveen Patnaik, PM Modi asserted, "Odisha needs a CM who understands Odia language and culture."

The Times of India 'If he hits 3 straight 6s, I will...': Ex-Pak cricketer challenges Babar

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali issued a challenge to captain Babar Azam: hit three consecutive sixes against top-tier teams, and Ali will delete his YouTube channel. Azam's recent reappointment as Pakistan's T20 captain for the 2024 World Cup prompted the challenge. The PCB's selection committee and chairman Mohsin Naqvi backed Azam's reinstatement. Pakistan prepare for matches against Ireland and England.

The Times of India 'Go back to middle school': Chidambaram takes jibe at BJP leaders

P Chidambaram criticizes BJP for misinterpreting Congress manifesto on wealth generation. He emphasizes industrial policies, fair trade review, doubling economy. Challenges PM Modi. Manifesto focuses on generating wealth, not redistribution.

The Times of India CISCE 10, 12 results: Comparative analysis of top-performing states

The ICSE and ISC results for 2024 have been announced, revealing outstanding performances in Uttar Pradesh and Odisha. Uttar Pradesh witnesses a notable rise in pass percentages, with ICSE Class 10th achieving 99.14% and ISC Class 12th achieving 97.94%. Meanwhile, Odisha boasts impressive pass rates, with Class X achieving 99.08% and Class XII achieving 98.90%. Girls have particularly excelled, outshining boys in both states. Overall, students have showcased remarkable academic achievements in this year's examinations.

The Times of India Why Australian farmers will now grow more desi chana

India's decision to remove the 40% import duty on desi chana has led to a 7-10% increase in international prices of the commodity. This move is expected to impact global chana production and trade dynamics.

The Times of India Paytm shares drop 5% following resignation of COO Bhavesh Gupta

Paytm's parent company, One 97 Communications, faced share decline following the COO's resignation. Management changes include new CEOs for Paytm Payments Bank Limited and Paytm Money amidst regulatory challenges and competitive pressures.

The Times of India Delhi court rejects BRS leader K Kavitha's bail plea in ED, CBI cases

BRS MLC K Kavitha denied bail in money laundering case linked to Delhi excise policy. CBI and ED oppose bail, citing tampering concerns. Allegations involve AAP leaders in liquor business scheme with kickbacks.

The Times of India 'Congress began hating me after my Ram Temple visit': Radhika Khera

Radhika Khera, who was a former spokesperson for the Congress, made shocking accusations against the party as she clarified her choice to step down from its main membership on Sunday. Addressing a media briefing, Radhika claimed that the Congress began to "hate her' after she visited the Ayodhya Ram Temple and was reprimanded for sharing videos or photos of the grand temple.

The Times of India ED recovers Rs 25 crore : Who is Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam?

Ranchi ED raids uncovered over Rs 20 crores at Sanjiv Lal's aide's residence. Sanjiv Lal, the personal secretary to Alamgir Alam, Rural Development Minister of Jharkhand, linked to the case. The investigation is ongoing.

The Times of India IPL: KKR top Points Table; Sunil Narine third in Orange Cap race

Sunil Narine's brilliant innings leads Kolkata Knight Riders to the top of the IPL 2024 Points Table. Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Phil Salt excel in the Orange Cap race, with KL Rahul making a notable contribution.

The Times of India On top of IPL standings: KKR credit Gambhir's winning formula

Kolkata Knight Riders have regained their dominant IPL form under former captain Gautam Gambhir's winning blueprint. Gambhir's strategic insights had revitalized the franchise's performance, winning the IPL title twice and securing playoff berths five times between 2011 and 2017. Young pacer Harshit Rana praised Gambhir's profound understanding of the game.

The Times of India Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams to fly to space again

Captain Sunita Williams, an astronaut of Indian descent, and her fellow veteran Nasa astronaut Butch Wilmore are preparing to journey to the International Space Station (ISS) using the newly developed Boeing Starliner spacecraft. This mission, which represents the inaugural crewed test flight of the Starliner, is scheduled to commence at 10:34 p.m. EDT on May 6 (8:04 a.m. IST on May 7) from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

The Times of India Why IT majors hired 1.5 lakh less employees in 2023

The total number of employees hired by major IT companies Cognizant and Capgemini decreased globally by 151,607 in 2023 compared to 2022, according to their regulatory filings.

The Times of India XUV 3XO vs Sonet vs Nexon vs Venue: Engine, Prices, mileage compared

The new model gets a new design inside-out, improved dynamics, additional features, added safety and much more. The SUV is available in nine variants - MX1, MX2, MX2 Pro, MX3, MX3 Pro, AX5, AX5 L, AX7 and AX7 L with prices ranging from Rs 7.49 lakh to 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Times of India Amethi's non-Gandhi Congress nominee has a Ludhiana link

Ludhianvis back Kishori Lal Sharma, 1st non-Gandhi Congress candidate in 25 years in Amethi. Rahul lost to Smriti Irani in 2019. Kiran runs a petrol pump in Ludhiana.