The Times of India 7 kids of a Bihar family out for a bath drown in Sone

Tragic incidents in Bihar saw eleven youths, including seven from one family, drown while bathing in Rohtas' Sone River and Katihar's floodwaters. In Rohtas, seven children, among them four siblings, lost their lives despite warnings of rising water levels. In Katihar, four youths drowned in floodwaters when their cries went unheard.

The Times of India Modinomics a 'curse', Indian economy in crisis, says Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi's economic policies as a 'curse' and accused him of failing the economy. He highlighted a sharp rise in household debt, now at an all-time high of 40% of GDP, and a significant decline in household savings.

The Times of India Goa police expand search for relics row accused, stir subsides

Protests in Goa, sparked by Subhash Velingkar's remarks on St Francis Xavier, have eased as police widen their search for him. Velingkar ignored a police notice and applied for anticipatory bail. Authorities are urged to keep religious harmony with peaceful protests ongoing.

The Times of India Overcome differences for the sake of security, RSS chief tells Hindus

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, at a gathering in Baran, Rajasthan, urges Hindus to overcome internal divisions based on language, caste, and regional identities for the security of the community. He emphasizes the need for self-initiated action, citing mythological examples and the inclusive nature of Hinduism.

The Times of India 2 days after Delhi, Rs 1,800 crore drugs seized in Bhopal

The Times of India Most gold smugglers Muslims, qazi should step in: Kerala MLA

CPM MLA KT Jaleel pointed out that a majority of those involved in gold smuggling at Karipur airport are Muslims. He urged religious leaders to condemn such activities as anti-national and stressed that communities should address internal wrongdoings for meaningful reform and progress.

The Times of India In U-turn, Railways reverts to pre-Dec 2019 hiring model

The Indian government is reverting to recruiting railway officers through separate civil and engineering exams, abandoning the unified IRMS system. This change aims to address the need for specialized technical manpower in railways. The newly recruited engineers will fall under various IRMS categories, such as Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical, acknowledging the distinct functional requirements.

The Times of India Go-ahead for 5th Moon mission, Japan to be expedition partner

India's National Space Commission has cleared its fifth lunar mission, Lupex, marking a collaboration with Japan's space agency, Jaxa. Aimed at exploring the Moon's resources and developing landing expertise, Lupex follows Chandrayaan-2 and requires cabinet approval. Isro chairman S Somanath indicated this series will build towards future human lunar missions.

The Times of India UN a bystander, hasn't kept up with times: EAM S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar calls the UN outdated and ineffective, citing its failures in managing global crises like Covid-19 and conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. He highlights new international groups like the Quad and International Solar Alliance as more effective alternatives.

The Times of India IAF quietly shooting down 'Chinese spy balloons' at high altitudes

The Indian Air Force has been practicing shooting high-altitude targets mimicking Chinese spy balloons, with a Rafale jet successfully using an air-to-air missile in the eastern sector. This comes after a Chinese balloon flew over the US in early 2023, prompting contingency preparations.

The Times of India Massive explosion near Karachi airport leaves several injured

An explosion near Karachi Airport injured at least four people and caused significant damage. Believed to be caused by a tanker, the blast set vehicles on fire and led to road closures for investigation. Authorities are determining whether it was an accident or deliberate.

The Times of India Google pays $2.7 billion to bring back old employee leading to big debate

Noam Shazeer, an AI pioneer, returns to Google as VP after the company acquires Character.AI for $2.7 billion. This move highlights Google's aggressive strategy to acquire top AI talent and emphasizes their renewed focus on rapidly deploying AI technology under the project Gemini.

The Times of India Why Reliance Jio and Airtel may be going slow on 5G network expansion

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are cautiously expanding their 5G networks due to low capacity utilization and monetization opportunities. Both companies aim to upgrade their existing 4G users to 5G services. Jio and Airtel's suppliers, Nokia and Ericsson, expect further investments only with increased demand. Jio's current 5G network covers over 90% of India's population.

The Times of India Why Yamuna is stinking like never before?

Fecal coliform levels in the Yamuna river reached a peak of 4,900,000 MPN/100 ml in September, far exceeding the standard limits. Despite improvements in dissolved oxygen and biochemical oxygen demand due to heavy rains, untreated sewage pollution remains severe, particularly at the city's exit points.

The Times of India Jani Master's national award suspended after Pocso case

Shaik Jani Basha, known as Jani Master from the Telugu film industry, had his national award for best choreography suspended by the I&B ministry after being arrested for sexual assault under the Pocso Act. He was to be honoured for his work in the song "Megham Karukkatha" from the film Thiruchitrambalam.