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The Times of India Sabarmati Express accident caused by an act of sabotage: FIR

The derailment of Sabarmati Express near Kanpur, which saw 22 coaches go off-track, was attributed to sabotage according to the FIR. A 93cm-long rusty rail chunk was suspected to have been deliberately placed on the track. The incident affected around 1,700 passengers, with a forensic team investigating the rail chunk for further clues.

The Times of India Kharge, Rahul to head for J&K today to review Cong's poll preparations

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will begin a two-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir to evaluate the party's readiness for upcoming assembly elections. Meetings have been planned with party workers in Jammu and Srinagar. Discussions regarding potential alliances with the National Conference and PDP are also set to take place.

The Times of India BJP names RSS veteran Ram Madhav as its election in-charge for J&K

Ram Madhav returned to active politics as BJP's poll in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, reflecting RSS's increased involvement in party affairs. Union minister G Kishan Reddy was also appointed as poll in-charge for the region. Madhav, previously BJP's national general secretary, played a crucial role in forming the BJP-PDP government in the past.

The Times of India Eye on China, India & Japan to upgrade pact to counter security challenges

India and Japan, during their 2+2 dialogue, agreed to revise their 2008 Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation to address current security challenges. They discussed Chinese assertiveness in regional seas and explored joint security cooperation with third countries. They also addressed global issues, including the Russia-Ukraine war, and reaffirmed their stance against cross-border terrorism.

The Times of India Mining scam: SIT seeks governor's nod to file chargesheet against HD Kumaraswamy

Karnataka Lokayukta's SIT sought governor's permission to file charges against Union minister HD Kumaraswamy for alleged illegal approval of an iron ore mining lease during his tenure as CM in 2007. This comes after the governor approved prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah. Kumaraswamy was accused of favoring Sri Sai Venkateswara Minerals among 24 companies.

The Times of India Mining scam: SIT seeks governor's nod to file chargesheet against HD Kumaraswamy

Karnataka Lokayukta's SIT sought governor's permission to file charges against Union minister HD Kumaraswamy for alleged illegal approval of an iron ore mining lease during his tenure as CM in 2007. This comes after the governor approved prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah. Kumaraswamy was accused of favoring Sri Sai Venkateswara Minerals among 24 companies.

The Times of India Govt scraps lateral entry drive, says PM wants to apply quotas

The government retracted a decision to recruit 45 mid-level bureaucrats through lateral entry following opposition criticism that it bypassed caste quotas. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that Prime Minister Modi pledged to incorporate reservations for marginalized communities in future lateral hires, aiming to uphold social justice and fair representation in government positions

The Times of India HC gives man born out of wedlock all legal benefits from biological dad

Chhattisgarh high court granted a 29-year-old man, born to an unmarried woman, his legitimate status and rights. Overturning a family court's decision, the high court declared him entitled to legal benefits from his biological father. The man had sought maintenance and property share, which the family court initially denied, prompting his appeal.

The Times of India HC gives man born out of wedlock all legal benefits from biological dad

Chhattisgarh high court granted a 29-year-old man, born to an unmarried woman, his legitimate status and rights. Overturning a family court's decision, the high court declared him entitled to legal benefits from his biological father. The man had sought maintenance and property share, which the family court initially denied, prompting his appeal.

The Times of India Bittu & Kiran Choudhary among BJP's Rajya Sabha poll picks

BJP announced candidates for nine out of 12 Rajya Sabha seats in upcoming bypolls, including former Congress members Ravneet Singh Bittu from Rajasthan and Kiran Choudhary from Haryana. Other candidates include George Kurian for MP, Mamata Mohanta for Odisha, and Manan Kumar Mishra for Bihar. The seats became vacant due to recent Lok Sabha elections.

The Times of India Champai finds himself alone as 4 ‘loyalists’ swear allegiance to Hemant

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren, after posting cryptic social media messages, expressed disappointment with JMM leadership for his removal as CM. On Tuesday, four JMM MLAs close to Champai pledged their allegiance to current CM Hemant Soren, quashing rumors of a rift and potential BJP crossover. Champai denied contacting BJP leaders during his Delhi visit.