The Times of India No Dalit in Miss India, says Rahul; statement juvenile, retorts BJP

Union minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's comment about the absence of Dalits and Adivasis in the Miss India pageant. Rijiju suggested that Gandhi's remark was juvenile and implied that Gandhi seeks reservations in beauty pageants, films, and sports. Gandhi had highlighted India's lack of participation from the '90% population' at a recent event in Uttar Pradesh.

The Times of India Job scene improving but still not as good as pre-Covid days

In the first four months of 2024-25, MGNREGS generated 127.9 crore person-days of work, which is 13 crore higher than 2019-20 but 23 crore fewer than the previous fiscal. The budget for this year is reduced by over Rs 19,000 crore. Experts claim new mobile and Aadhaar-based attendance systems may have affected work demand.

The Times of India To hide Thailand trip, Mumbai student mutilates passport, lands in trouble

A 25-year-old fashion merchandising student at Mumbai airport was stopped while boarding a flight to Singapore. Immigration officials found her passport had four missing pages, which she had removed to conceal a trip to Thailand. The student has been charged with cheating and violations under the Passport Act for trying to deceive her institute.

The Times of India To hide Thailand trip, Mumbai student mutilates passport, lands in trouble

A 25-year-old fashion merchandising student at Mumbai airport was stopped while boarding a flight to Singapore. Immigration officials found her passport had four missing pages, which she had removed to conceal a trip to Thailand. The student has been charged with cheating and violations under the Passport Act for trying to deceive her institute.

The Times of India Biker held for threatening to rape woman who points to no-entry lane

A 25-year-old man from Khar was arrested within 24 hours for threatening to rape a 49-year-old businesswoman who called him out for riding his bike into a no-entry lane in Bandra. Based on CCTV footage, the police identified and apprehended the man. The woman praised the prompt action by the Bandra Police on social media.

The Times of India Biker held for threatening to rape woman who points to no-entry lane

A 25-year-old man from Khar was arrested within 24 hours for threatening to rape a 49-year-old businesswoman who called him out for riding his bike into a no-entry lane in Bandra. Based on CCTV footage, the police identified and apprehended the man. The woman praised the prompt action by the Bandra Police on social media.

The Times of India With government share at 18.5%, UPS switch to give higher pension

Government employees shifting to the Unified Pension Scheme saw a boost in their pension due to the government increasing its contribution from 14% to 18.5%. A calculation showed a potential 19% increase for those with a Rs 50,000 monthly salary, considering an 8% compounded annual growth rate. Employee contribution remained at 10%.

The Times of India Why TRAI's ‘Sept 1 deadline’ for Airtel, Jio & Voda is ‘bad news’ for your OTPs

Starting September 1, consumers faced possible service disruptions from banks due to a Trai directive aimed at reducing spam. Trai instructed telecom companies to block messages with unwhitelisted URLs, APKs, or call-back numbers.

The Times of India 42 killed in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan

Two separate bus accidents in Pakistan on Sunday resulted in 42 fatalities. The first involved Shiite Muslim pilgrims returning from Iraq; their bus brakes failed in Baluchistan. The second incident saw a bus fall into a ravine in Rawalpindi. Authorities and officials have extended condolences and medical aid to the injured.

The Times of India DPAP, AAP name picks for first phase of Jammu and Kashmir polls

The Times of India DPAP, AAP name picks for first phase of Jammu and Kashmir polls

The Times of India Indian-origin doctor Ramesh Peramsetty shot dead in US

Dr Ramesh Babu Peramsetty, a physician of Indian origin, was fatally shot in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Founder and medical director of Crimson Care Network, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Known for his contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic, he is survived by his wife and four children. The network requested privacy for his family.

The Times of India Telegram CEO arrested: What are the charges, gets Musk’s support & more

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was arrested at a Paris airport for allegedly failing to curb criminal activities on his messaging platform. The investigation claims Telegram facilitated the dissemination of various illegal content due to lack of moderation and cooperation with authorities. Telegram is crucial for both Ukrainian and Russian communications in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

The Times of India 'Sleepy Joe, Kamala busy campaigning': Trump warns of World War III as he slams Biden

Reacting to the Middle East conflict, former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden's administration, alleging Biden is disengaged. Trump highlighted the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, questioning US diplomacy and blaming Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for mishandling the situation. The region faces severe tensions with military actions ongoing.

The Times of India JD Vance defends 'childless cat lady' remark: 'I’m a real person'

Republican VP candidate JD Vance defended his "childless cat lady" remark from a 2022 Fox News interview, asserting his comments were misinterpreted. He expressed regret for negative reactions but maintained they were meant as a joke to highlight economic and family issues. Vance reiterated his commitment to addressing high living costs and anti-family trends in the US.