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The Times of India Ahead of polls, call for 'tiger widow' census

Tiger widows in Sundarbans' Joynagar Lok Sabha constituency demand an official census due to discrepancies in official and unofficial death counts, ranging from 3 to 4 deaths reported by the forest department to 20 deaths estimated by NGOs.

The Times of India BJP: Oppn mocking PM's meditation is display of hatred for Sanatan Dharma

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lambasted opposition parties on Friday for ridiculing PM Modi's meditation session in Kanyakumari. "PM Modi is meditating at the world-renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, the same spot Swami Vivekananda had dreamed of a developed India. It is unfortunate that Congress and INDI Alliance are troubled by this," BJP's chief spokesperson Anil Baluni said in a statement.

The Times of India PM mentioned divisive issues 421 times but people voted against bigotry: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated that the people of India have cast their votes against bigotry in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He claimed that PM Modi mentioned 'Mandir-Masjid and divisive issues' 421 times during the campaign and referred to 'Muslims, Pakistan, and minorities' 224 times. He also slammed EC for not acting against "Modi's violation of model code by inciting religious feelings for votes".

The Times of India 'Cong's accepted defeat': Shah on boycott of exit poll debates

Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Friday that Congress's choice to boycott TV debates on exit polls indicated their acknowledgment of yet another significant defeat. He urged the opposition party to confront the impending loss and reflect on their situation rather than avoiding it. "Congress has been in denial mode for long," Shah said.

The Times of India PM Modi offers prayers to Sun god, Congress slams release of videos

PM Narendra Modi offered prayers to the Sun God from Vivekananda Rock at sunrise on Friday. A short video clip posted by BJP on its 'X' handle, titled 'Sunrise, Surya Arghya, Spirituality,' showed the PM performing rituals. He poured water from a traditional small vessel into the sea as an offering (Arghya) and prayed with prayer beads (a rudraksh mala) in his hands.

The Times of India 4 Rajkot civic body officials held over blaze at gaming zone

Four Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) officials were arrested for negligence related to a blaze at the TRP Game Zone on May 25, which resulted in 27 deaths. The arrested officials are town planning officer M. D. Sagathiya, assistant town planning officers Mukesh Makwana and Gautam Joshi, and fire station officer Rohit Vigora. They are charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other offenses.

The Times of India 4 Rajkot civic body officials held over blaze at gaming zone

Four Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) officials were arrested for negligence related to a blaze at the TRP Game Zone on May 25, which resulted in 27 deaths. The arrested officials are town planning officer M. D. Sagathiya, assistant town planning officers Mukesh Makwana and Gautam Joshi, and fire station officer Rohit Vigora. They are charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other offenses.

The Times of India Sandeshkhali voters to exercise their franchise today

In Bengal's Sandeshkhali, political loyalties may be deeply divided, but there's a shared determination among residents to step out and vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls this Saturday. Some locals claimed their right to vote was snatched by Sheikh Shahjahan and his men during the previous elections, others say while law will take its course against Shahjahan, it also remains a fact that CM Mamata Banerjee heard their problems out and is helping them.

The Times of India Sandeshkhali voters to exercise their franchise today

In Bengal's Sandeshkhali, political loyalties may be deeply divided, but there's a shared determination among residents to step out and vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls this Saturday. Some locals claimed their right to vote was snatched by Sheikh Shahjahan and his men during the previous elections, others say while law will take its course against Shahjahan, it also remains a fact that CM Mamata Banerjee heard their problems out and is helping them.