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The Times of India Row over NEET-UG, others set to dominate LS proceedings

The appointment of BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab as pro-tem speaker and issues related to irregularities in the NEET-UG exam and cancellation of other tests are likely to overshadow the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha starting on Monday in New Delhi.

The Times of India CBI files FIR on NEET-UG ‘leak’, sends spl teams to Bihar, Guj

The agency will also examine the role of public servants connected with conduct of the examination besides probing the entire "gamut of events and the larger conspiracy", sources said. CBI will take over probes being conducted by the police in Bihar and Gujarat. On Sunday, Gujarat accorded sanction to CBI to probe alleged irregularities in the exam held on May 5. Bihar may follow suit soon, sources said. CBI has filed the case based on a written complaint from the director of the department of higher education in the education ministry.

The Times of India Are EV loans cheaper? Depends on vehicle, lender you choose

EV financing rates for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers vary compared to ICE vehicles, with lower rates for cars and SUVs but higher rates for e-two-wheelers.

The Times of India Rs 1,000 for every Rs 1 lakh of bank transfer: The price of 'renting' out bank accounts

Goa police investigation reveals rise in cyber fraud cases where youths rent out bank accounts to dupe citizens.

The Times of India GST waiver on ESOPs spells relief for cos like MS, Google, Oracle

The GST Council waived the levy on ESOPs benefiting companies like Microsoft, Google, Oracle in India. The decision was made after months of pending discussion and legal suggestions, providing relief to companies under tax scrutiny.

The Times of India Rights issue: Byju's moves HC against NCLT order

Byju's challenges NCLT order in Karnataka High Court. NCLT restricts second tranche of $200-million rights issue, citing cash-strapped situation. Investors like Prosus oppose rights issue. In a fresh order issued earlier this month, the Bengaluru bench of the NCLT had directed the startup to not proceed with the second tranche besides restricting it from using any funds that have been collected since the opening of the issue on May 13.

The Times of India Food companies step up vigil, e-tailers ready to 'delist'

E-commerce platforms are enhancing product checks in dark stores to ensure consumer safety amidst food contamination incidents. As far as brands are concerned, they are tightening vigilance on the manufacturing process. iD Fresh Food, for instance, plans to deploy AI cameras in its manufacturing plants for better inspection of the procedures.

The Times of India Standard deduction may rise under new tax regime

The finance ministry is exploring raising the standard deduction for income taxpayers. The NDA govt is cautious about changing the capital gains mechanism. Discussions for the Budget are underway with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The overall mood indicates that most wings of govt are in favour of offering concessions to taxpayers, especially the middle class.

The Times of India 'Hathi sher se..': Akhtar on Afghanistan's win

Shoaib Akhtar praised Rashid Khan's Afghanistan after their historic T20 World Cup win over Australia. Using a striking analogy, Akhtar said, "An elephant is 100 times bigger and 80 times smarter than a lion, but Afghan lions took the elephant as their lunch." He highlighted Afghanistan's strong attitude and Rashid's leadership, attributing their victory to mentality over skill. Gulbadin Naib starred with four wickets for 20 runs as Afghanistan bowled out Australia for 127, securing their first-ever win against them in senior international cricket.

The Times of India Why post from Pak journalist angered Ravichandran Ashwin

Indian off-spinner Ashwin expresses unhappiness with Elon Musk-owned X's timeline feature after a post regarding the Australia-Afghanistan ICC T20 World Cup match by a Pakistani journalist.

The Times of India England storm into T20 World Cup semis

Pacer Chris Jordan grabbed a sensational hat-trick in his birthplace before captain Jos Buttler's blitzkrieg as England stormed into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket mauling of USA in Barbados on Sunday.

The Times of India Rain threat looms over India-Aus clash in St Lucia

St Lucia experienced heavy rainfall prior to the Super Eights match between India and Australia in the T20 World Cup 2024, which is set to take place at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Monday, ANI reported.

The Times of India Railway targets to bring 44,000 km under Kavach in 5 years

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw instructed officials to expedite the deployment of Kavach system after the recent West Bengal rail accident. Kavach is an automatic train protection system to prevent collisions on the same track.