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The Times of India CA says fiancee, kin framed him in stalking case after taking Rs 12L, kills self on FB Live

Sandeep Paswan, a 33-year-old chartered accountant from Jharkhand, allegedly took his own life at his rented Govandi home after accusing his fiancee and her family of framing him in a stalking case and assaulting him. He also alleged that police refused to intervene in the financial dispute, leading him to seek court intervention.

The Times of India 72 in top 100 & all in top 10 AIR pick IIT Bombay

Seventy-two of the top 100 JEE (Advanced) rankers have opted for IIT Bombay, with all top 10 choosing computer science there. IIT Delhi follows with 23 students, and IIT Madras has two. The data underscores IIT Bombay's status as a leading choice for quality engineering education among top performers.

The Times of India Told off by customer, delivery boy kills self

In Chennai, J Pavithran, a 19-year-old food delivery executive and Bcom student, took his own life after being scolded by a woman customer for late grocery delivery. He left a note expressing his dejection. Police are investigating the incident and any actions taken by the delivery company following the customer's complaint.

The Times of India Told off by customer, delivery boy kills self

In Chennai, J Pavithran, a 19-year-old food delivery executive and Bcom student, took his own life after being scolded by a woman customer for late grocery delivery. He left a note expressing his dejection. Police are investigating the incident and any actions taken by the delivery company following the customer's complaint.

The Times of India Cabinet okays one nation, one poll, but can govt get it through?

The Modi government has begun efforts to implement its 'One Nation One Election' policy by 2029, based on recommendations from a high-level panel led by former President Ramnath Kovind. This initiative requires two Constitutional amendments and backing from opposition parties. The government plans to introduce these amendments in the upcoming winter session of Parliament.

The Times of India 'Something missing in meals', cop shoots dead 2 jawans at Chhattisgarh camp

Two Chhattisgarh Armed Force jawans lost their lives and two others were injured when a fellow jawan opened fire at them in Balrampur district. The shooting happened at Bhutahi camp after an argument over missing meal items. The accused, Ajay Sidar, has been detained by the police.

The Times of India Amit Shah to launch today 'White Revolution 2.0', new SOPs for co-ops

Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah is set to launch initiatives aimed at strengthening India's cooperative movement, including White Revolution 2.0 to transform the dairy sector and SOPs for a 'cooperation among cooperatives' campaign. The goal is to boost milk procurement by 50% over five years and support new cooperative societies in uncovered regions.

The Times of India Institute to be set up in Mumbai to boost AVGC-XR industry

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the National Centre of Excellence for animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality in Mumbai. This initiative aims to make India a global hub for content creation by providing specialized training and fostering research. It also seeks to boost employment and attract foreign investments into the media and entertainment sector.

The Times of India Cybercrooks create courtroom for fake online trial, cheat Bengaluru executive of Rs 59 lakh

In Bengaluru, a 59-year-old executive was duped out of Rs 59 lakh by cybercriminals who staged a fake courtroom scenario, complete with video calls from 'police' and 'CBI' officers. The victim was coerced into transferring the money under the pretense of clearing his name from false money laundering charges. Police are working to recover the funds.

The Times of India Plant sprouting from Taj's dome sparks worries over upkeep

A tourist's photo showing plant growth on the Taj Mahal's central dome has raised concerns about its maintenance. Despite the Archaeological Survey of India's annual Rs 4 crore preservation budget, recent rainwater seepage and structural issues have sparked criticism. Calls for immediate conservation efforts have intensified following these developments.

The Times of India 4 key space projects receive the go-ahead from Cabinet

The Union cabinet has sanctioned India's fourth Moon mission, Chandrayaan-4, focused on returning lunar samples to Earth. It also approved constructing Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2028 and completing it by 2035. Additionally, approvals were granted for the Venus Orbiter Mission and a reusable next-generation launch vehicle with enhanced payload capacity.

The Times of India Rs 79,000cr scheme to benefit 5cr tribals in 63,000 villages

The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities. The scheme will cover approximately 63,000 villages and benefit more than 5 crore tribal people with a total outlay of Rs 79,156 crore. It includes various interventions by 17 ministries over five years.

The Times of India India skips vote on UNGA call for end to Israeli occupation

India abstained from voting on a UN General Assembly resolution calling for Israel to end its presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months. The resolution was adopted with strong support: 124 votes in favor, 14 against, and 43 abstentions. It criticizes Israel's violations of international law and their impact on regional peace.

The Times of India TISS pro-VC to be interim head of Gokhale Institute

Shankar Das, pro-vice-chancellor at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, will serve as interim vice-chancellor for Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics starting September 22. This follows the refusal by the senior-most professor to assume the role after Ajit Ranade was removed due to not meeting eligibility criteria related to teaching experience.