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The Times of India Bahraich villagers hold havan at Shiva temple to ward off wolves
Villagers in Kishanganj, Bahraich district, are resorting to special rituals at a Shiva temple due to relentless wolf attacks. Despite extensive efforts by forest and police teams, the threat persists. The community is now turning to prayer for protection from Lord Shiva as frustration mounts over the administration's inability to control the situation.
The Times of India Government nod to 6-month therapy for drug-resistant TB
The health ministry has introduced the BPaLM regimen to treat Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis under the National TB Elimination Program. This new approach, featuring Pretomanid, Bedaquiline, and Linezolid, aims to cure MDR-TB in six months with fewer side effects. A nationwide rollout plan includes rigorous training for healthcare professionals.
The Times of India With vertiport rules, DGCA paves way for air taxis by 2026
Indian aviation authorities are gearing up for the introduction of air taxis by 2026. The DGCA has released guidelines for vertiports to facilitate VTOL aircraft operations. IndiGo's parent company aims to launch Archer Aviation's e-VTOL 'Midnight' in India, starting with Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru as initial service areas.
The Times of India 'No locus standi': SC junks RG Kar ex-head's plea on CBI probe
The Supreme Court denied Sandip Ghosh's request to intervene in Calcutta High Court proceedings concerning an alleged biomedical waste disposal scam at RG Kar Medical College. The HC had ordered a CBI investigation into the scam and its possible link to the rape-murder of a doctor. The SC ruled that Ghosh has no locus standi in this PIL.
The Times of India 'Forced to drink alcohol, raped on footpath': Hunt for man who shot video in Ujjain
Ujjain police are actively searching for the individual who filmed and circulated a video showing a ragpicker being raped at a busy intersection. The footage went viral, prompting outrage and leading to the arrest of the accused. Despite this, authorities have not secured the crime scene, focusing instead on finding who spread the video.
The Times of India Parents go to thana with girl’s rape plaint, beaten by woman cop
A couple in Chennai reported that their 10-year-old daughter was repeatedly raped by a neighbor. The police inspector allegedly mistreated the parents and delayed mandatory counseling for the child. Despite registering an FIR, the accused remains unarrested. Authorities have yet to assign a child counselor to assist the survivor.
The Times of India Parents go to thana with girl’s rape plaint, beaten by woman cop
A couple in Chennai reported that their 10-year-old daughter was repeatedly raped by a neighbor. The police inspector allegedly mistreated the parents and delayed mandatory counseling for the child. Despite registering an FIR, the accused remains unarrested. Authorities have yet to assign a child counselor to assist the survivor.
The Times of India MP quits BJD, joins BJP; second neta to do so in less than 2 months
Sujeet Kumar, a Rajya Sabha MP from BJD, resigned and joined BJP due to alleged corruption within his former party. This move follows Mamata Mohanta’s similar departure. Sujeet’s switch strengthens BJP’s position for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll, given their significant representation in Odisha’s assembly.
The Times of India MP quits BJD, joins BJP; second neta to do so in less than 2 months
Sujeet Kumar, a Rajya Sabha MP from BJD, resigned and joined BJP due to alleged corruption within his former party. This move follows Mamata Mohanta’s similar departure. Sujeet’s switch strengthens BJP’s position for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll, given their significant representation in Odisha’s assembly.
The Times of India 15 on way back from funeral killed in crash
A fatal collision between a pick-up vehicle and a Uttar Pradesh roadways bus near Kapura intersection on the Agra-Aligarh national highway claimed 15 lives, including children and women, and injured 14 others. The victims were returning from a funeral when the accident occurred. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
The Times of India 15 on way back from funeral killed in crash
A fatal collision between a pick-up vehicle and a Uttar Pradesh roadways bus near Kapura intersection on the Agra-Aligarh national highway claimed 15 lives, including children and women, and injured 14 others. The victims were returning from a funeral when the accident occurred. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
The Times of India 'Chaddi-baniyan' gang strikes shops in Nashik, still to be traced
Malegaon police are facing challenges in identifying and capturing a gang of masked burglars who have attempted seven burglaries in various areas over one-and-a-half weeks. The eight-member gang has stolen goods and cash totaling Rs 4 lakh from three establishments. Despite heightened patrols and checkpoints, the police have not yet succeeded in tracking them down.
The Times of India Agni-4 IRBM missile tested off Odisha coast
India launched the Agni-4 intermediate range ballistic missile from Chandipur in Odisha, achieving a strike range of 4,000 km while meeting all operational and technical criteria. This milestone comes shortly after commissioning its second nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighaat, which is equipped with K-4 missiles. A third SSBN will be commissioned as INS Aridhaman next year.
The Times of India Cyanide murders rock Andhra Pradesh's Guntur, three women held
Three women from Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, have been arrested for a series of cyanide murders targeting vulnerable individuals over the past two years. The accused admitted to killing three people and attempting to kill three others for gold and money. Police are investigating further victims after uncovering their chilling conspiracy.
The Times of India Cyanide murders rock Andhra Pradesh's Guntur, three women held
Three women from Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, have been arrested for a series of cyanide murders targeting vulnerable individuals over the past two years. The accused admitted to killing three people and attempting to kill three others for gold and money. Police are investigating further victims after uncovering their chilling conspiracy.