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The Times of India MCD ward committee elections: BJP wins 7 zones, AAP gets 5
The BJP emerged victorious in the Delhi MCD Ward Committee elections by winning 7 out of 12 ward committees, while AAP secured 5. This followed an order from Delhi lieutenant governor V K Saxena to appoint deputy commissioners as presiding officers after Mayor Shelly Oberoi's refusal due to concerns over an undemocratic election process. The elections proceeded on Wednesday, despite the ongoing tension and security concerns.
The Times of India Why Elon Musk's Grok-2 AI images is raising serious concerns
The controversy surrounding Grok AI intensified when it began generating images that included depictions of well-known figures like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in unexpected and inappropriate contexts. Unlike other companies like Google and OpenAI, which have implemented strict policies to prevent their AI tools from creating images of specific, recognizable people, xAI has taken a different approach. Musk, who promotes a philosophy of minimal censorship and maximal free speech, has allowed Grok-2 to operate with fewer restrictions.
The Times of India 'This guy actually brought his kids around Epstein': Trump's old photo viral
But did Donald Trump ever take his kids to Epstein? According to reports, Donald brought his son Eric who was then 11 years old onto a flight with Epstein and his girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell. The Trumps flew with Epstein and Maxwell aboard a Grumman Gulfstream II private jet from Palm Beach, Florida, to Teterboro Airport in New Jersey on August 13, 1995, the flight logs showed, a Business Insider report said.
The Times of India 5 practical tips to ease the high-interest home loan burden
Securing a home loan is crucial in today's housing market but high-interest rates can be burdensome. The article provides five strategies to ease this financial strain: regularly checking interest rates, using EMI calculators...
The Times of India Watch: Students smash windows, damage property in Bhopal girls school
Students from a Bhopal government school launched a protest against harsh punishments by damaging school property. Videos showed students breaking furniture and electronics. Complaints included disproportionate punishment for tardiness and poor washroom conditions. Following the uproar, the administrator Varsha Jha, a former armed forces captain, was removed from her position.
The Times of India 'Will this be justice?': SC to ED on access to probe documents
The Supreme Court of India has criticized the Enforcement Directorate for its refusal to share investigation documents with the accused, stating that this could violate their rights. The court emphasized that transparency is essential for justice and questioned the ED's rigid stance on document sharing, especially in bail proceedings. The apex court observed that investigating agencies cannot be rigid when it comes to furnishing probe documents to an accused.
The Times of India Kolkata case: Sandip Ghosh moves SC over transfer of corruption case to CBI
Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College, has filed a plea in the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta high court's directive to transfer his corruption case to the CBI. The high court argued for a unified investigation by one agency into all allegations against him, including those tied to a campus rape-murder case.
The Times of India No pension for defected MLAs in Himachal Pradesh as assembly passes new bill
The Himachal Pradesh government, under CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has approved a bill revoking pension benefits for state legislators disqualified under the anti-defection law. This legislative move aims to deter defection and preserve democratic values. Recently, six Congress MLAs were disqualified for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections, temporarily reducing the party's strength. The Congress government in the state had to grapple with a crisis as its strength had reduced to 34 legislators.
The Times of India 'Kicked in spine': Indian grandfather tragically beaten to death by children in UK
Sources also claim that the group of young people suspected to be responsible for the horrifying tragedy fled the scene after brutally assaulting him. The victim was left screaming in agony at the scene, his daughter said, according to The Sun.
The Times of India Trapped by the clock: Should Indian employees have right to disconnect after office hours?
Australia's Right to Disconnect law enables employees to ignore work-related communications outside office hours, safeguarding personal time. In India, overworking is deeply ingrained in various sectors, and similar legislation has not advanced. The discussion centers on balancing economic growth with employee well-being and productivity.
The Times of India ChatGPT-created pizza that is 'huge success' and why
Dodo Pizza in Dubai successfully launched a new pizza created by ChatGPT, an AI chatbot. The unique recipe includes shawarma chicken, grilled paneer cheese, Za'atar herbs, and tahini sauce. Initially met with scepticism from chefs, the unconventional combination has become popular among Dubai's culturally diverse population.
The Times of India Will King Charles abdicate? Here's what Queen Camilla said on his health
A Royal insider said it would be the "best decision" for the King to step down now. “No one expects his [King Charles] reign to last much longer, especially because his health could take a dramatic turn for the worse at any time,” the insider was by In Touch. “Stepping down now would be the best decision for the monarchy,” the insider added.
The Times of India No tuition fee for seniors at this NYC college for a year. Here's why
The Cooper Union in New York City announces tuition-free education for all senior students, funded by a $6 million alumni donation. This initiative covers seniors graduating over the next four years and aims to reinstate free undergraduate tuition by 2028. Other significant expenses like room and board are not included.
The Times of India 'Any agreement only happens if ... ': What Cong said on alliance with AAP for Haryana poll
Deepak Babaria of Congress stated that an alliance with AAP for the Haryana elections will proceed only if mutually beneficial, with a decision expected in two-three days. CPIM and Samajwadi Party have also shown interest in an alliance. Elections in Haryana are on October 5, and votes will be counted on October 8.