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The Times of India 1st Modi 3.0 Budget to eye job creation by expanding PLI scheme, MSME focus

Steps to boost jobs by expanding the Production Linked Incentive scheme to furniture, toys, footwear and more segments of textiles, along with a focus on MSMEs, while increasing income levels of women and boosting infrastructure, are expected to be among the key thrust areas of the Modi govt's first Budget in its third term with several of the issues also being part of govt's 100-day agenda that will feed into the targets for 2030.

The Times of India Some irregularities in NEET at specific locations detected: Pradhan

Taking a serious view of the row over National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for admission to medical colleges, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said no one, including officials of National Testing Agency that conducts the exams, would be spared if irregularities were found, and interests of all students who took the test would be protected. Govt is looking at reforms to ensure that such problems do not occur in future.

The Times of India Speaker's post will be decided by parties: Om Birla

Amid growing speculation that BJP leadership may prefer his continuation as Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla on Sunday said the decision would be made by all political parties. Changes should keep happening. But I am nobody to comment on this. The Speaker's post will be decided by political parties in the House," he said. Speculation about Birla getting a second term as Speaker has gathered force amid strong indications that the constitutional position will stay with BJP, the single largest party in LoK Sabha by a huge margin and, also, that two of its crucial allies - TDP and JD(U) - are comfortable with the idea.

The Times of India After terror strikes, Shah reviews scene; Jammu troop levels to go up

The Jammu division of J&K - which witnessed back-to-back terror attacks in its Reasi, Kathua and Doda districts last week - is set to get a big boost in number of security forces who will dominate the mountain tops to tackle fresh infiltration bids by terrorists from Pakistan. The security forces will also comb the forested and undulating terrain for terrorists holed up there with an intent to create unrest and communal flare-up among the region's mixed Hindu-Muslim population.

The Times of India Election commission junks report of tampering at Mumbai booth

With allegations of unauthorised EVM access intensifying, the Mumbai Suburban Returning Officer (RO) issued a rebuttal on Sunday and notices to publications that carried reports on the use of a phone by a polling agent in the Mumbai North-West Lok Sabha constituency. The RO, Vandana Suryavanshi, clarified that EVMs are standalone devices without wired connectivity and need no OTPs on mobile phones for unlocking.

The Times of India Election commission junks report of tampering at Mumbai booth

With allegations of unauthorised EVM access intensifying, the Mumbai Suburban Returning Officer (RO) issued a rebuttal on Sunday and notices to publications that carried reports on the use of a phone by a polling agent in the Mumbai North-West Lok Sabha constituency. The RO, Vandana Suryavanshi, clarified that EVMs are standalone devices without wired connectivity and need no OTPs on mobile phones for unlocking.

The Times of India EVMs can be hacked, says Elon Musk; not in India counters ex-IT minister

Electronic voting machines (EVMs) were once again in focus with Elon Musk, the multi-billionaire founder of Tesla and SpaceX, and former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar engaging in a debate on X after Musk suggested eliminating the machines following reports of EVM irregularities in Puerto Rico's primary elections. Chandrasekhar, a former MoS for electronics and IT, strongly disagreed with Musk and said it was a "huge sweeping generalisation" that held no truth for the EVMs used in India which are standalone systems not connected to the internet.

The Times of India Police identify Michigan splash pad shooter, still no word on motive

Authorities on Sunday identified the man who opened fire at a splash pad in suburban Detroit before taking his own life as 42-year-old Michael William Nash of Shelby Township. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard stated that Nash had no prior criminal history but appeared to be privately struggling with mental health issues. However, no one was aware of his challenges.​

The Times of India Woman ran 1,000 km, says heat melted her shoes

Natalie Dau, a 52-year-old ultramarathoner, recently completed an astonishing feat by running 1,000 kilometres across Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore in just 12 days. Facing extreme heat and a severe hip injury, Ms Dau pushed through, covering the distance of two marathons each day. Her journey ended in Singapore on June 5, setting the Singapore record for the "Fastest 1,000km Thailand-Singapore Ultramarathon" and awaiting certification from Guinness World Records for the "Fastest Crossing of Peninsular Malaysia on Foot."