The Times of India Learn from mistakes, stay true to ideals, Kerala church tells LDF

Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, the metropolitan of the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Church, has warned the Left Front in Kerala to learn from the electorate’s repeated feedback to avoid a similar downfall as witnessed by Left parties in West Bengal and Tripura. In a social media post, he attributed the Left's setbacks to a strong anti-incumbency wave. He stressed that this remains a stark reality, despite the CPM's steadfast denial.

The Times of India Learn from mistakes, stay true to ideals, Kerala church tells LDF

Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, the metropolitan of the Malankara Jacobite Syrian Church, has warned the Left Front in Kerala to learn from the electorate’s repeated feedback to avoid a similar downfall as witnessed by Left parties in West Bengal and Tripura. In a social media post, he attributed the Left's setbacks to a strong anti-incumbency wave. He stressed that this remains a stark reality, despite the CPM's steadfast denial.

The Times of India Extend an open invitation to Naidu & Nitish, says TMC

The opposition INDIA alliance's recent meeting led to an announcement on Wednesday, stating their intention to take appropriate action at the right moment to form the government. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) made a specific demand to include an open invitation for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Janata Dal United (JDU). These two regional parties are key players in determining whether the BJP alliance can achieve a majority.

The Times of India Extend an open invitation to Naidu & Nitish, says TMC

The opposition INDIA alliance's recent meeting led to an announcement on Wednesday, stating their intention to take appropriate action at the right moment to form the government. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) made a specific demand to include an open invitation for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Janata Dal United (JDU). These two regional parties are key players in determining whether the BJP alliance can achieve a majority.

The Times of India Independent Maharashtra MP meets Congress brass, extends support

Vishal Patil, recently elected as an independent Member of Parliament from Sangli, Maharashtra, met with prominent Congress leaders on Thursday and declared his support for the party. This marks a pivotal moment for Congress, which was previously capped at 99 MPs, allowing them to claim support from 100 members, despite an independent technically not being able to join a political party.

The Times of India RSS stands by Fadnavis, wants him to steer govt till Maharashtra poll

One day after Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis offered to resign, taking moral responsibility for the BJP's electoral defeat in the state, several RSS office-bearers visited his residence in Nagpur. A closed-door meeting took place at his home and lasted nearly two hours. Top sources from the Sangh confirmed the gathering at Fadnavis' residence on Thursday but mentioned it was merely a courtesy visit.

The Times of India RSS stands by Fadnavis, wants him to steer govt till Maharashtra poll

One day after Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis offered to resign, taking moral responsibility for the BJP's electoral defeat in the state, several RSS office-bearers visited his residence in Nagpur. A closed-door meeting took place at his home and lasted nearly two hours. Top sources from the Sangh confirmed the gathering at Fadnavis' residence on Thursday but mentioned it was merely a courtesy visit.

The Times of India Trekker couple inseparable in life, and also in death

Sujata and Vinayak Mungarwadi tragically lost their lives on Monday night amidst harsh weather conditions while trekking in the high-altitude region of Sahastra Tal near Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. Their friends firmly believe that, if given the opportunity to save one another during the blizzard, they would have done so without hesitation, even if it meant risking their own life.

The Times of India Day after NEET results, MP girl ends life; 10th in Kota this year

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, tragically took her own life in Kota on Wednesday, just a day after the exam results were released. Bagisha Tiwari's death marks the 10th reported suicide of a coaching student in Kota since the beginning of this year. In 2023, the city of Kota in Rajasthan experienced a concerning rise in such incidents.

The Times of India Day after NEET results, MP girl ends life; 10th in Kota this year

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, tragically took her own life in Kota on Wednesday, just a day after the exam results were released. Bagisha Tiwari's death marks the 10th reported suicide of a coaching student in Kota since the beginning of this year. In 2023, the city of Kota in Rajasthan experienced a concerning rise in such incidents.

The Times of India Compensatory NEET marks as per SC mechanism, says NTA

Amid concerns raised by NEET-UG 2024 candidates about compensatory marks due to time loss for some aspirants, the high number of toppers, and higher qualifying cut-offs this year, the National Testing Agency addressed the issue on Thursday. "Compensatory marks were awarded based on a few writ petitions and the recommendations of a Grievance Redressal Committee," clarified the Agency.

The Times of India Muizzu accepts India’s invitation to attend swearing-in of new govt

The Times of India 2 bird sanctuaries from Bihar added under Ramsar convention list

India has recently included two bird sanctuaries from Bihar in its roster of wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. This achievement elevates India to a joint third place with China, each having 82 sites on the global list. The United Kingdom currently holds the top spot with 175 sites, followed by Mexico with 144.

The Times of India Gandhi, Ambedkar Parliament statues relocated, govt draws Congress fire

On Thursday, the Lok Sabha secretariat announced that statues of Mahatma Gandhi, B R Ambedkar, and Chhatrapati Shivaji will be respectfully relocated within the Parliament House Complex. The statues are being moved to a "grand Prerana Sthal" as part of a landscaping initiative. This decision, however, has drawn criticism from the Congress party. Pawan Khera, head of Congress’s media and publicity department, criticized the move.

The Times of India K C Tyagi: JD(U) backs Modi govt with unconditional support