The Times of India World Bank, Pak teams to visit J&K projects

Along with a Pakistan delegation expected early next week, India will also host a team of World Bank experts for talks on the hydroelectric power projects in J&K that Islamabad has objected to. The talks will happen under the provisions of the World Bank-backed 1960 Indus Waters Treaty which provides a framework for irrigation and hydropower development, allocating the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan and the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India.

The Times of India 'Serious lapses': 2 JJB members get notice in Porsche case

Finding "serious lapses" in the judgment of two Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) members in the Porsche crash case, Maharashtra women and child development commissioner Prashant Narnaware Saturday issued a show-cause notice against them. A five-member committee, constituted by the women and child welfare department, investigated the overall conduct of the two state-appointed members and checked if norms were followed in the case. The two members have four days to respond to the notice.

The Times of India No court relief for 3 doctors accused of abetting junior

In a detailed order rejecting the discharge pleas of three doctors accused of abetting the 2019 suicide of their junior, Dr Payal Tadvi, by harassing her over her caste, a special court observed that had they filed the pleas only to prolong trial. The court said there is prima-facie sufficient material on their participation and specific role in regard to accusations against them, and they certainly do not deserve to be discharged from the crime levelled against them.

The Times of India No court relief for 3 doctors accused of abetting junior

In a detailed order rejecting the discharge pleas of three doctors accused of abetting the 2019 suicide of their junior, Dr Payal Tadvi, by harassing her over her caste, a special court observed that had they filed the pleas only to prolong trial. The court said there is prima-facie sufficient material on their participation and specific role in regard to accusations against them, and they certainly do not deserve to be discharged from the crime levelled against them.

The Times of India Girl, 13, loses leg in IED blast, asks: Will I get blown up again?

Sukki is 13, and feels she is on borrowed time. "How can I save myself from the next blast?" asked the orphaned tribal girl from Sukma in conflict-ridden Bastar, who lost her left leg in a Maoist-triggered IED explosion three weeks ago. She was collecting mahua fruits when the blast happened. She now questions her future and safety. "What was my mistake? What wrong have I done? Will I get blown up again?" she asked as she was wheeled out of AIIMS-Raipur Wednesday.

The Times of India Girl, 13, loses leg in IED blast, asks: Will I get blown up again?

Sukki is 13, and feels she is on borrowed time. "How can I save myself from the next blast?" asked the orphaned tribal girl from Sukma in conflict-ridden Bastar, who lost her left leg in a Maoist-triggered IED explosion three weeks ago. She was collecting mahua fruits when the blast happened. She now questions her future and safety. "What was my mistake? What wrong have I done? Will I get blown up again?" she asked as she was wheeled out of AIIMS-Raipur Wednesday.

The Times of India Porsche re-run: Minor rams car into Nagpur crowd, 5 hurt

The Times of India Porsche re-run: Minor rams car into Nagpur crowd, 5 hurt

The Times of India MP prof attacked with chilli powder, thrashed over scholarship row

An assistant professor at a govt college in MP's Betul was allegedly thrashed by six men, including two students, on Friday because the college refused their demand to rush through a girl student's scholarship application. The victim, Sanskrit teacher Neeraj Dhakad, is in hospital with a fractured elbow. The attackers threw chilli powder into his eyes and beat him with sticks.

The Times of India MP prof attacked with chilli powder, thrashed over scholarship row

An assistant professor at a govt college in MP's Betul was allegedly thrashed by six men, including two students, on Friday because the college refused their demand to rush through a girl student's scholarship application. The victim, Sanskrit teacher Neeraj Dhakad, is in hospital with a fractured elbow. The attackers threw chilli powder into his eyes and beat him with sticks.

The Times of India Pocso case: BSY back in B’luru, says will face CID tomorrow

Former Karnataka CM and BJP veteran BS Yediyurappa said he will appear before CID on June 17 for an inquiry, following his return to Bengaluru Saturday. His statement came a day after Karnataka HC stayed a non-bailable warrant against him, in connection with a Pocso case. "I had gone to Delhi for a pre-scheduled event. I had informed in advance that I will appear for an inquiry on June 17. HC has given an order, restraining CID (from arresting). I'm appearing for an inquiry Monday," Yediyurappa said.

The Times of India Pocso case: BSY back in B’luru, says will face CID tomorrow

Former Karnataka CM and BJP veteran BS Yediyurappa said he will appear before CID on June 17 for an inquiry, following his return to Bengaluru Saturday. His statement came a day after Karnataka HC stayed a non-bailable warrant against him, in connection with a Pocso case. "I had gone to Delhi for a pre-scheduled event. I had informed in advance that I will appear for an inquiry on June 17. HC has given an order, restraining CID (from arresting). I'm appearing for an inquiry Monday," Yediyurappa said.

The Times of India Pieces of snake found in Bihar college food, 11 students fall ill

The Times of India Pieces of snake found in Bihar college food, 11 students fall ill

The Times of India K’taka’s Cong govt raises fuel prices by Rs3 litre, BJP fumes

Barely a fortnight since Lok Sabha poll results, Karnataka's Congress govt Saturday increased the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 3 with immediate effect through a revision in retail taxes. BJP denounced the hike as "an act of revenge" on the people who had given the party and ally JD(S) 19 of the state's 28 Lok Sabha seats. A litre of petrol will now cost Rs 102.85 and diesel Rs 88.93 per litre, according to petroleum dealers in Bengaluru.