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The Times of India Now, IAS trainee Puja Khedkar's dad under lens over assets

He is a retired state govt official who ran for Parliament from Ahmednagar recently. While the major part of the open inquiry is being done by the Ahmednagar unit, a part was done by the ACB in Pune and the report has been sent to the ACB HQ in Mumbai. Puja has been recalled to the civil services training academy in Mussoorie over complaints about her certificates.

The Times of India Indian K9 squad on duty at Paris Games

The Times of India Non-existent post & fictional accountant swindled Rs 94 crore

Investigations into the Rs 94 crore scam at KMVSTDCL unveiled a complex scheme involving the creation of a fictitious junior accountant named Shivakumar, who was later identified as Sai Teja Devarapalli from Visakhapatnam. Teja was authorized for banking operations and transferred funds to a cooperative society, ultimately leading to his arrest. The elaborate deception included fake documents and multiple visits to the bank, as revealed by the SIT probe. The case sheds light on the need for stricter financial oversight and fraud prevention measures.

The Times of India Hathras stampede: Bhole Baba blames ‘destiny’ for deaths

Bhole Baba attributed the July 2 Hathras stampede leading to 121 deaths to destiny and a conspiracy involving poisonous gas, under state scrutiny. Returning to Kasganj ashram with his wife and lawyer A P Singh, he urged victim support, citing 'Honi ko kaun taal sakta hai.' Not named in the FIR, the Supreme Court directed to approach Allahabad High Court.

The Times of India Viral video: Farmer rolls on floor to protest ‘land grab’ in MP

A 65-year-old farmer in MP caught on video at a collectorate alleging illegal land occupation by land mafia. Political parties clash over the incident, with Congress criticizing the govt and BJP accusing the farmer of creating a 'drama'. Farmer claims ownership, but officials refute, stating he is illegally occupying sold land. The collector advises legal action for resolving the dispute. The incident highlights ongoing challenges with land ownership and disputes in the region.

The Times of India Son of Sharad Pawar's party leader allegedly crashes SUV into tempo in Pune, injures two

The son of a former corporator and Sharad Pawar-led NCP leader, Bandu Gaikwad, has allegedly rammed his speeding SUV into a poultry tempo, injuring two people in Pune here, police said. Saurabh Gaikwad, the son of Bandu Gaikwad, who was driving the SUV on the wrong side when the accident occurred at Z Corner on Manjari-Mundhwa Road in Pune around 5 AM on Tuesday, was also injured.

The Times of India Biden tests positive for Covid-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas

President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 while traveling Wednesday in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms” from the infection, the White House said. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden will fly to his home in Delaware, where he will “self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time." The news had first been shared by Unidos US President and CEO Janet Murguía, who told guests at the group's convention in Las Vegas that president had sent his regrets and could not appear because he tested positive for the virus.

The Times of India Taking cues from Trump attack: Snipers to be on guard during I-Day celebrations

Delhi Police increases security measures for Independence Day following Trump's assassination attempt. Snipers to be doubled, equipped with advanced rifles and night-vision binoculars. Comprehensive security plan to be formulated soon.

The Times of India Every section of society is hurting, says Rahul Gandhi

The opposition INDIA bloc is set to coordinate on issues to make the budget discussion look like a focused assault on the govt, with jobs, prices, security, railways, NEET and examinations paper leaks on the forefront. Some of these issues led to disruption in the last session. A coordination meeting of allies is likely ahead of the session or discussion.