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The Times of India BJP pins hope on Kolhan Tiger Champai to end poll drought in key Jharkhand region

Champai Soren's entry into BJP aims to counter Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's tribal polarization. Known for his strong local support in Kolhan, Champai is likely to boost BJP's performance in the upcoming assembly elections. The party hopes his influence will help reclaim seats in a region where it previously struggled.

The Times of India Kharge, son must resign over land scam, says BJP

BJP has urged a CBI inquiry into an alleged land allotment scam in Bengaluru's High Tech Defence Aerospace Park involving Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and his son Priyank. BJP spokesman Gaurav Bhatia accused Congress of multiple corruption scandals in Karnataka and demanded Kharge and his son resign immediately from their respective positions.

The Times of India 70-20 seats: JJP & Azad's party seal deal for Haryana polls

Dushyant Chautala's JJP has allied with Chandrashekhar Azad's Aazad Samaj Party for the October 1 Haryana assembly elections. Under the agreement, JJP will contest 70 seats and ASP 20. This alliance aims at supporting farmers, labourers, and the poor, post Chautala's departure from his role as deputy CM and his split from BJP.

The Times of India 70-20 seats: JJP & Azad's party seal deal for Haryana polls

Dushyant Chautala's JJP has allied with Chandrashekhar Azad's Aazad Samaj Party for the October 1 Haryana assembly elections. Under the agreement, JJP will contest 70 seats and ASP 20. This alliance aims at supporting farmers, labourers, and the poor, post Chautala's departure from his role as deputy CM and his split from BJP.

The Times of India FM Sitharaman counters Congress, says UPS 'new package', not rollback

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman denied Congress's claims of government U-turns on pension and capital gains indexation. She explained the new pension scheme is different from the previous ones, offering assured benefits. Sitharaman criticized Congress's efforts in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, emphasizing the revised scheme's advantages for employees and manageable government costs.

The Times of India Shivaji statue collapse: Murder bid FIR against 2

An artist from Kalyan and a structural contractor from Kolhapur face charges of attempt to murder and culpable homicide due to the collapse of a 35-ft Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot fort. The statue, inaugurated by PM Modi, fell on Monday, sparking a probe into poor construction quality involving rusted nuts and bolts.

The Times of India Assam govt tables bill on Muslim marriages

The Assam government has introduced the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriage and Divorces Act, 2024. This new bill aims to replace the 1935 law, focusing on preventing child marriages, curbing polygamy, and strengthening marital institutions. It mandates age, residency, and consent conditions for marriage registrations to ensure legal protection for married women and inheritance rights for widows.

The Times of India Assam govt tables bill on Muslim marriages

The Assam government has introduced the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriage and Divorces Act, 2024. This new bill aims to replace the 1935 law, focusing on preventing child marriages, curbing polygamy, and strengthening marital institutions. It mandates age, residency, and consent conditions for marriage registrations to ensure legal protection for married women and inheritance rights for widows.

The Times of India RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's security now at level of PM Modi, Shah

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's security has been elevated from Z-plus to an Advance Security Liaison (ASL) protocol, akin to that of PM Modi and home minister Amit Shah. The ministry of home affairs decided this upgrade based on heightened threats and a review highlighting slack security during Bhagwat's visits to states governed by non-BJP parties.

The Times of India Part of Joshimath-Auli road collapses, hampers traffic

The collapse of a section of the Joshimath-Auli road has disrupted access to the Auli skiing resort. Local residents suspect construction activities by ITBP as the cause, though land subsidence is also a factor under investigation. The Border Roads Organisation has been notified for repairs. Advocacy groups express concerns over continued construction in the fragile area.

The Times of India Part of Joshimath-Auli road collapses, hampers traffic

The collapse of a section of the Joshimath-Auli road has disrupted access to the Auli skiing resort. Local residents suspect construction activities by ITBP as the cause, though land subsidence is also a factor under investigation. The Border Roads Organisation has been notified for repairs. Advocacy groups express concerns over continued construction in the fragile area.

The Times of India Himanta targets Bangladeshi Muslims; Congress alleges bid to divide society

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma created controversy in the state assembly by declaring he won't allow 'miya Muslims' to take over Assam, following outrage over a minor's gangrape in Nagaon. Opposition parties condemned his remarks as divisive, accusing him of trying to polarize the public amid rising crimes against women.

The Times of India Himanta targets Bangladeshi Muslims; Congress alleges bid to divide society

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma created controversy in the state assembly by declaring he won't allow 'miya Muslims' to take over Assam, following outrage over a minor's gangrape in Nagaon. Opposition parties condemned his remarks as divisive, accusing him of trying to polarize the public amid rising crimes against women.

The Times of India J&K polls: BJP names 29 more, drops former deputy CM Nirmal Singh

BJP declared 29 additional candidates for the J&K assembly elections, including replacing former deputy CM Nirmal Singh with Satish Sharma and reaffirming Devender Singh Rana's candidacy. The party has announced candidates for 45 segments so far but hasn't named nominees for Nowshera and Gandhinagar yet. Protests had erupted earlier, leading to a temporary withdrawal of the list.

The Times of India UP police station faces bulldozer action in drive to clear road

A bulldozer arrived at Kotwali police station in UP's Siddharthanagar, surprising the police as it demolished the station's boundary wall and gate. This action was part of an anti-encroachment drive aimed at reclaiming government land for road expansion. The police station's wall, listed among 55 illegal structures, was unexpectedly included, leaving everyone startled.