The Times of India Key bridge collapses in Karnataka, trucker rescued

The Times of India Congress to push for removal of 50% reservation cap, seek quotas in big govt projects

Congress decided to press for the removal of the 50% reservation ceiling and advocate for quotas in large government-outsourced projects. They plan to consult state units, allies, and civil society. Many criticized the 'creamy layer' extension to SCs/STs. The party may also renew demands to fill backlog vacancies and oppose the privatization of PSUs.

The Times of India Govt: Kavach on Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Howrah lines by Mar 2025

In response to the Kanchanjungha Express tragedy, Indian Railways announced plans to implement unified rules for loco pilots concerning speed and precautions during signal failures. The railway will deploy the Kavach system on 5,000 km and install automatic train protection on 9,000 km track by March 2025. New trains will come pre-installed with Kavach 4.0.

The Times of India Madras high court overturns 2 DMK mantris’ acquittal in DA cases

The Madras High Court overturned the acquittal of DMK ministers KKSSR Ramachandran and Thangam Thennarasu in separate corruption cases. The court ordered them to appear at the Virudhunagar special court in September to face new charges. The court criticized the misuse of power to quash criminal charges and directed further investigation into the matter.

The Times of India Madras high court overturns 2 DMK mantris’ acquittal in DA cases

The Madras High Court overturned the acquittal of DMK ministers KKSSR Ramachandran and Thangam Thennarasu in separate corruption cases. The court ordered them to appear at the Virudhunagar special court in September to face new charges. The court criticized the misuse of power to quash criminal charges and directed further investigation into the matter.

The Times of India Govindarajan Padmanabhan to receive first Vigyan Ratna award

Celebrated biochemist Govindarajan Padmanabhan was awarded the first 'Vigyan Ratna' for lifetime achievements, while Isro’s Chandrayaan-3 team received the inaugural 'Vigyan Team' award. The government announced 33 recipients for the 'Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar' 2024. The awards will be presented by President Droupadi Murmu on National Space Day, August 23, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The Times of India 3 decades on, Andhra removes 2-child norm for civic body polls

Andhra Pradesh removed the rule preventing people with more than two children from running in local and civic body elections. The state cabinet changed the 1994 laws to address declining population concerns. The move comes as delimitation, expected in 2026, may reduce Lok Sabha seats in southern states that have successfully controlled their populations, potentially impacting central funds distribution.

The Times of India 3 decades on, Andhra removes 2-child norm for civic body polls

Andhra Pradesh removed the rule preventing people with more than two children from running in local and civic body elections. The state cabinet changed the 1994 laws to address declining population concerns. The move comes as delimitation, expected in 2026, may reduce Lok Sabha seats in southern states that have successfully controlled their populations, potentially impacting central funds distribution.

The Times of India RPF man to be tried for murder for 2023 train shooting

A year after ex-RPF constable Chetan Singh allegedly killed his senior and three passengers on the Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express, a sessions court framed charges including murder and promoting enmity. Singh initially pleaded guilty but later changed his plea. The court also considered arguments around his mental state at the time of the incident.

The Times of India RPF man to be tried for murder for 2023 train shooting

A year after ex-RPF constable Chetan Singh allegedly killed his senior and three passengers on the Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express, a sessions court framed charges including murder and promoting enmity. Singh initially pleaded guilty but later changed his plea. The court also considered arguments around his mental state at the time of the incident.

The Times of India Polls to 12 Rajya Sabha seats on September 3

The Election Commission announced elections for 12 Rajya Sabha seats across nine states on September 3, following vacancies created by newly elected Lok Sabha members. The BJP is expected to win 7 of these seats, raising its tally in the Upper House to 94. The NDA's combined strength will be 117, just shy of a majority. ​​The strength of the Upper House will be 237 after the results. Since BJP is expected to win 7 seats, the total tally of NDA will become 109.

The Times of India Read the internal memo Dell sent to its sales team as the company plans to cut thousands of jobs

Dell has announced significant job cuts as part of a major reorganization to prepare for an AI-driven future. The company plans to reduce its workforce to under 100,000 employees.

The Times of India Mirabai Chanu misses out on 2nd successive Olympic medal, finishes 4th at Paris Games

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's dream of clinching a second successive Olympic medal was dashed as she finished fourth in the women's 49kg event on Wednesday.

The Times of India '$20 billion risk' that Apple faces after Google called 'monopoly'

Apple's deal with Google faced uncertainty after a US judge ruled that Google held an illegal monopoly. The $20 billion annual agreement, essential for 36% of Google's search ad revenue from Safari, may end by 2026. Alternatives like Microsoft Bing or AI-powered search are being explored by Apple.

The Times of India Is the old flavour back? Big chunk of IIT-B grads pick core industrial jobs

At IIT Bombay, core engineering careers gained popularity among graduates, with equal numbers entering industrial and tech firms. Job satisfaction and work-life balance were top priorities. Notably, many graduates praised the new curricula and research opportunities. Mumbai and Bengaluru were common post-graduation destinations. Placements were reported as stressful, and few graduates pursued entrepreneurship.