The Times of India 5 Bangladesh from Karnataka camps get citizenship

In an unprecedented move, five Bangladeshi refugees in relief camps at Sindhanur taluk, Karnataka, were granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). This marks the first instance of such a grant in the state. Among those awarded citizenship were Ramakrishnan Abhikari, Advith, Sukumar, Bipradas Golder, and Jayant Mandal. Approximately 146 refugees had filed for citizenship online.

The Times of India 5 Bangladesh from Karnataka camps get citizenship

In an unprecedented move, five Bangladeshi refugees in relief camps at Sindhanur taluk, Karnataka, were granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). This marks the first instance of such a grant in the state. Among those awarded citizenship were Ramakrishnan Abhikari, Advith, Sukumar, Bipradas Golder, and Jayant Mandal. Approximately 146 refugees had filed for citizenship online.

The Times of India 12th-gen priest vows to stay at Dhaka temple amid violence

Shekhar Lal Goswami, a 12th generation family priest of the Sri Sri Siddheswari Kali Mandir in Dhaka, has vowed to stay despite the violence targeting minorities. Abducted twice during the 1971 liberation war, he survived with divine blessings. Now, students, including those from the majority community, are guarding the temple and Goswami.

The Times of India 12th-gen priest vows to stay at Dhaka temple amid violence

Shekhar Lal Goswami, a 12th generation family priest of the Sri Sri Siddheswari Kali Mandir in Dhaka, has vowed to stay despite the violence targeting minorities. Abducted twice during the 1971 liberation war, he survived with divine blessings. Now, students, including those from the majority community, are guarding the temple and Goswami.

The Times of India Bihar couple, minor daughter killed in sleep

In Thatha-Rashidpur village, Bihar, a couple and their 10-year-old daughter were murdered in their sleep. The assailants, who remain unidentified, also grievously injured the couple's five-year-old son. The bodies were later discovered with acid poured on them. Police are investigating, focusing on a possible land dispute involving the deceased.

The Times of India Bihar couple, minor daughter killed in sleep

In Thatha-Rashidpur village, Bihar, a couple and their 10-year-old daughter were murdered in their sleep. The assailants, who remain unidentified, also grievously injured the couple's five-year-old son. The bodies were later discovered with acid poured on them. Police are investigating, focusing on a possible land dispute involving the deceased.

The Times of India Reign of chaos: As crime surges in Bangladesh, kin on this side pray for peace

Tensions in Chittagong and surrounding areas appeared to ease slightly, yet concerns of robberies and extortion persisted. Night guard groups consisting of residents from both Hindu and Muslim communities were formed. In Noakhali, shops began opening after weeks of closure. Despite these improvements, fear and anxiety remained prevalent among locals.

The Times of India TV Somanathan to replace Rajiv Gauba as cabinet secretary

Finance Secretary TV Somanathan was appointed as the new Cabinet Secretary, replacing Rajiv Gauba. A key figure in bringing transparency to the Union Budget and handling pandemic expenditures, Somanathan's term begins on August 30. He's also played a role in minimizing off-budget borrowing. His elevation suggests a top deck reshuffle in the government.

The Times of India Cong attacks Modi on ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’

The Times of India Kerala had Rs 540 crore in disaster funds a day after tragedy: Centre

The government of Kerala had a corpus of Rs 540 crore in disaster funds, with Rs 395 crore in the disaster response fund and Rs 145 crore released by the Centre after landslides. Kerala had received Rs 2,225 crore in five years for disaster response, but several states, including Kerala, had not utilized these funds fully for mitigation projects.

The Times of India Govt should’ve brought bill to nullify SC ‘creamy layer’ verdict: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the Supreme Court's suggestion to include 'creamy layer' exclusion for Dalits regarding quotas. He urged the government to nullify this part of the judgement, alleging a BJP conspiracy to end reservations. The Congress plans to set up a committee to consult on sub-categorisation issues related to the judgement.

The Times of India ‘No rule to tag natural calamity national disaster, UPA govt said in 2013’

The government disclosed on Saturday that there's no official provision to classify a natural calamity as a national disaster, as clarified in a 2013 Lok Sabha reply by then junior home minister Mullappally Ramachandran. The UPA minister indicated that severe calamities are assessed case-by-case, with additional assistance considered from the NDRF when necessary, following an established procedure.

The Times of India Garment sector hit by Bangladesh unrest: FM Sitharaman

The Times of India Focus more on mobilising deposits: Govt, RBI to banks

The government and RBI urged banks to enhance deposit mobilisation using innovative strategies, addressing competition from other investment products. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized the importance of balancing lending and deposits. Banks are encouraged to find new methods to attract deposits without relying on policy interventions.

The Times of India Pro-Vidarbha statehood stir hits Nagpur, 350 detained

Over 1,000 demonstrators marched to Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur, trying to breach its premises and hoist the Vidarbha flag as part of a pro-Vidarbha statehood movement. Police detained 350 protesters and removed the flags. Organized by Vidarbha Rajya Andolan Samiti and Jai Vidarbha Party, the protest highlighted regional unemployment issues and statehood aspirations.