The Times of India Mic muted, says Mamata Banerjee, walks out of Niti Aayog meet; govt refutes charge

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee stormed out of a Niti Aayog meeting chaired by PM Modi, alleging her speaking time was cut short and her microphone was switched off. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam refuted her claims, stating that Banerjee was allotted appropriate speaking time and that her mic was not turned off.

The Times of India Gaurav Gogoi writes to Birla on mantris' 'threatening remarks' against opposition

In a letter to Speaker Om Birla, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi raised concerns about the deteriorating parliamentary conduct, pointing out ministers' use of unparliamentary language and threatening remarks. He specifically cited incidents involving ministers Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Ravneet Singh Bittu, and MP Nishikant Dubey. Gogoi called for Birla's intervention to uphold the code of conduct in Parliament.

The Times of India PM Modi meets CMs of BJP-governed states, reviews key schemes

The Times of India Mahayuti rallies behind 'ladki bahin yojana', oppn scoffs at freebies gambit

Maharashtra's deputy CM, Ajit Pawar, defended the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, providing Rs 1,500 to eligible women, against opposition claims of populism. Critics, including Anil Deshmukh and Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe, viewed it as a voter wooing tactic. BJP spokesperson Girish Vyas highlighted its success in Madhya Pradesh. Analysts questioned its potential impact in Maharashtra's elections.

The Times of India Mahayuti rallies behind 'ladki bahin yojana', oppn scoffs at freebies gambit

Maharashtra's deputy CM, Ajit Pawar, defended the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, providing Rs 1,500 to eligible women, against opposition claims of populism. Critics, including Anil Deshmukh and Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe, viewed it as a voter wooing tactic. BJP spokesperson Girish Vyas highlighted its success in Madhya Pradesh. Analysts questioned its potential impact in Maharashtra's elections.

The Times of India Give 24x7 protection to interfaith couple: Bombay high court to cops

The Bombay High Court ordered 24x7 police protection for an interfaith couple from Mumbai who married despite family objections. The court directed Gujarat Police not to take coercive steps against the couple until their next hearing, ensuring their safety amid concerns they could be forcibly separated. The couple claimed the marriage was consensual and voluntary.

The Times of India Rajasthan plans cow cess hike, booze to cost more

The Rajasthan government considered raising the cow protection cess on alcohol from 20% to 25%. This would increase liquor prices and help fund subsidies for cattle feed in cow shelters from nine months to a full year. The government needs an additional Rs 225 crore annually for this extension, currently providing Rs 1,225 crore for fodder subsidies through existing taxes.

The Times of India Non-kosher chicken items off menu as Kolkata eatery returns to Jewish roots

Nahoum & Sons, a historic Kolkata bakery, stopped selling chicken items due to the unavailability of a kosher butcher. The fourth-generation owner, Adam Nahoum, also decided to close the shop on Saturdays to observe the Jewish Sabbath. The bakery continues to offer popular items like fish pantheras and egg chops while observing Jewish holidays.

The Times of India Law against child marriage applies to all, faith no bar: High court

Kerala HC ruled that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, applies to all Indian citizens, regardless of religion, superseding Muslim personal law. The judgment came during a case involving a child marriage in Palakkad. The court emphasized that child marriage violates children's rights and stressed the importance of allowing children to mature before deciding on marriage.

The Times of India Law against child marriage applies to all, faith no bar: High court

Kerala HC ruled that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, applies to all Indian citizens, regardless of religion, superseding Muslim personal law. The judgment came during a case involving a child marriage in Palakkad. The court emphasized that child marriage violates children's rights and stressed the importance of allowing children to mature before deciding on marriage.

The Times of India TMC in independent talks with Om Birla on Lok Sabha seating arrangement

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla offered the INDIA bloc, excluding Trinamool Congress, a specific seating plan. Despite being part of the opposition, TMC negotiated separately for seats. The opposition is seeking more front-row seats to accommodate allies. The seating arrangement is crucial for coordination and management of the House, but finalization is still pending.

The Times of India India at Olympics: Bhaker, shuttlers shine on Day 1; hockey team wins too

Manu Bhaker made a statement of intent by storming into the 10m air pistol final before medal favourites in badminton and the men's hockey team got off to triumphant starts on a reasonably good opening day for India at the Olympic Games on Saturday.

The Times of India Paris Olympics: Russia-Ukraine war casts shadow over Indian athletes' preps

The Indian athletics team's preparations for the Paris Olympics has been impacted by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The Times of India In 56 fewer matches, SKY equals Kohli's record for...

Suryakumar Yadav equalled Virat Kohli's record of 16 Player of the Match (POTM) awards in T20 Internationals during India's 43-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I of their 2024 tour. Yadav’s 58 off 26 balls helped India post 213/7. In reply, Sri Lanka managed 170, with Arshdeep Singh and Riyan Parag starring in the bowling department. Yadav's rapid accumulation of POTM awards highlights his impact and pivotal role in India's T20I squad.

The Times of India TikTok accused of spying on US users' views on abortion, 'sensitive topics'

The US Justice Department increased its investigation into TikTok, alleging data collection on American users and influence from its Chinese parent company ByteDance. They discovered U.S. employees shared sensitive data with colleagues in China. TikTok has denied these claims, insisting on their commitment to privacy. The case could lead to TikTok being sold or banned in the U.S.