The Times of India Amit Shah blames Kerala for relief delay, Priyanka Gandhi slams ‘excuses’

Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Kerala government for delaying the assessment memo on the Wayanad landslide. Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other MPs requested central funds for victim rehabilitation. Shah stated the memo, estimating Rs 2,219 crore for recovery, was submitted recently. A central team will investigate, and aid will be provided.

The Times of India ‘Leaderless’ Bangladesh in mafia’s grip, says Mamata Banerjee

The Times of India Dalit woman shot, 3 hurt in Madhya Pradesh caste attack

The Times of India Techie trying to save waiter from assault stabbed to death by 3 men

A 28-year-old software engineer, Santosh Raju Petti, was fatally stabbed while intervening in a dispute at a Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar eatery at Jhalta Phata. Three men assaulted a waiter over a soft drink bill, and Petti, mistaken for the owner, was attacked. Two suspects are in custody, while the third remains at large.

The Times of India 'Farmers' produce to be purchased at MSP': Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured farmers of guaranteed Minimum Support Price (MSP) purchases for all marketable surplus produce. This follows Rahul Gandhi's call for immediate implementation of farmers' demands, including a legal MSP guarantee. Chouhan emphasized the government's commitment to setting MSP at over 50% of production costs and expanding procurement beyond key crops like paddy and wheat.

The Times of India 519 Indians staying illegally in US deported in a year: Govt in LS

The Indian government revealed that 519 of its citizens were deported from the US between November 2023 and October 2024. The US government carried out these deportations via commercial and chartered flights because the individuals were deemed unauthorized to stay by US authorities.

The Times of India Love vs law: Is Telangana opening Pandora's Box?

Fifteen children, allegedly victims of a child trafficking ring, face a potential reunion with the couples who paid for their illegal adoptions. A "bonding session" under surveillance will determine if the children, aged seven months to four years, will return to the homes they were removed from six months ago.

The Times of India Pushpa 2 movie crosses Rs 400 crore mark worldwide

Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2: The Rule" continues its box office reign, earning ₹90.10 crore net in India on its second day, reaching a total of ₹265 crore net domestically and crossing ₹400 crore gross worldwide. The film's pan-India release saw high occupancy rates across multiple languages, setting the stage for a record-breaking weekend.

The Times of India Obtaining bail is a right, monk's plea must be heard, religious heads tell Yunus

Minority religious leaders in Bangladesh have appealed to interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus to consider the bail plea of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, facing sedition charges. A bail hearing is rescheduled for January 2nd. Two individuals were remanded in Chittagong concerning the death of Saiful Islam Alif, who died in clashes following the denial of Das's bail.

The Times of India 5.4% GDP growth doesn't indicate systemic slowdown: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted that the slower second-quarter growth doesn't signal a systemic slowdown, attributing it to reduced public spending during the election season. She anticipates a rebound in the third quarter and maintains India's position as the fastest-growing major economy for the coming years, despite global economic challenges and climate change impacts.

The Times of India Leading British Indian community figures stripped of their honours by King Charles

Two prominent British Indian figures, Rami Ranger and Anil Bhanot, have been stripped of their CBE and OBE honors respectively. Both denounce the move as an attack on free speech, citing complaints related to their public statements.

The Times of India ED quizzing ex-official whole night in liquor case 'terrible': SC

The Supreme Court criticized the Enforcement Directorate's overnight interrogation and 4 a.m. arrest of ex-IAS officer Anil Tuteja in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam as "terrible" and "disturbing." While upholding the arrest, the Court permitted Tuteja to seek bail. The ED, facing scrutiny for its methods, issued an internal circular curbing late-night interrogations following the incident.

The Times of India PIL flags job threat to private companies' ICC members

The Supreme Court is examining a PIL alleging retaliatory actions against Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) members in private companies who rule against senior management in sexual harassment cases. The petitioners argue that ICC members need protection and job security to ensure fair decisions without fear of reprisal, similar to the protections afforded to judges.

The Times of India EAM hopes new Trump govt will back Quad, credits earlier admin for upgrade

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed confidence that the incoming Trump administration will continue to support the Quad, crediting Trump for its resurgence. Jaishankar highlighted the Quad's upgrades during Trump's first term and the recent disengagement with China in eastern Ladakh, while acknowledging the remaining de-escalation challenges.

The Times of India Dhankhar says cash found on Singhvi's Rajya Sabha seat, sparks row

A wad of cash was discovered on Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi's Rajya Sabha seat, prompting an inquiry. Singhvi denied ownership and called for an investigation into the security lapse, while BJP members demanded a probe into the incident.