The Times of India PM Modi will travel to Ukraine, meet Zelenskyy on Friday

Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine, India reiterated its stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasising peace through dialogue and diplomacy involving both parties. Modi will meet President Zelenskyy and interact with Indian students in Kyiv, reaffirming India's willingness to assist in peace restoration without initiating mediation efforts independently.

The Times of India Sunita Kejriwal's meet with Sharad Pawar a 'courtesy' call: AAP

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita, and AAP MP Sanjay Singh met with NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar in Pune, sparking speculation amid the election season. AAP sources termed it a 'courtesy meet.' The visit is significant with Maharashtra assembly polls approaching and AAP's increased focus on campaign strategies. Sunita has taken an active role in campaigning post-Kejriwal's imprisonment.

The Times of India Sunita Kejriwal's meet with Sharad Pawar a 'courtesy' call: AAP

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita, and AAP MP Sanjay Singh met with NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar in Pune, sparking speculation amid the election season. AAP sources termed it a 'courtesy meet.' The visit is significant with Maharashtra assembly polls approaching and AAP's increased focus on campaign strategies. Sunita has taken an active role in campaigning post-Kejriwal's imprisonment.

The Times of India BJP ally Chirag says govt move on lateral entry 'completely wrong'

Chirag Paswan, BJP ally and Union minister, criticised the lateral entry move, stating it disregarded reservation policies for government appointments. He confirmed that his party opposed such appointments and pledged to raise the issue with the Centre, emphasising that reservation provisions must be followed, reflecting concerns about potential impacts on SCs, STs, and OBCs.

The Times of India Lateral entry to snatch quotas, give plum posts to RSS picks: Cong

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Modi government’s lateral entry scheme, calling it an attack on reservations for marginalized communities. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that the initiative aims to allocate reserved posts to RSS nominees. The Congress plans to use this issue to challenge the BJP in upcoming assembly elections, emphasizing the scheme as detrimental to social justice.

The Times of India ED conducts searches in illegal T20 betting case

The Times of India Top level Army meet begins to chart roadmap for modernisation

The Army held a top-level session led by General Upendra Dwivedi, attended by defence staff and veteran officers, to plan the transformation of the force into a modern, self-reliant unit by 2047. The goals include theater commands, HQ reorganizations, and enhancing multi-domain operational capabilities.

The Times of India Lateral entry today is a contentious issue, but it has been around since Nehru's days

Government's recruitment of 45 mid-level specialists through lateral entry has sparked political debate. Historically, experts like Manmohan Singh and V Krishnamurthy joined through similar routes. While recent hires focus on technology and environment, the initiative aims to address the lack of specialized expertise within the civil service, despite resistance from traditionalists.

The Times of India Himachal Pradesh BJP MLA named in obscenity case

Chamba police registered a sexual harassment case against BJP MLA Hans Raj after he allegedly sent obscene messages and requested nude photos from a 20-year-old woman over WhatsApp. The woman, daughter of a BJP worker, claimed that Raj pressured her to delete their chats and threatened her family. The SP confirmed ongoing investigations.

The Times of India Himachal Pradesh BJP MLA named in obscenity case

Chamba police registered a sexual harassment case against BJP MLA Hans Raj after he allegedly sent obscene messages and requested nude photos from a 20-year-old woman over WhatsApp. The woman, daughter of a BJP worker, claimed that Raj pressured her to delete their chats and threatened her family. The SP confirmed ongoing investigations.

The Times of India UP man gets life for setting afire cousin who spurned him

The Times of India UP man gets life for setting afire cousin who spurned him

The Times of India Choreographer held for raping Bengaluru woman he’d given a lift

A 24-year-old choreographer in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 21-year-old student after offering her a ride home. Mukeshwaran, who has no prior criminal record, was tracked down through CCTV footage and mobile data. He initially denied the crime but confessed when confronted with evidence of scratches on his face.

The Times of India Choreographer held for raping Bengaluru woman he’d given a lift

A 24-year-old choreographer in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 21-year-old student after offering her a ride home. Mukeshwaran, who has no prior criminal record, was tracked down through CCTV footage and mobile data. He initially denied the crime but confessed when confronted with evidence of scratches on his face.

The Times of India Champai Soren firm, says even retirement is an option

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren expressed openness to new political alliances or retirement, following his recent social media post stating he's seeking new partners. Meanwhile, two JMM politicians are reportedly in Delhi in contact with Champai. The JMM-led government retains a secure majority unless a significant defection occurs.