The Times of India Delhi polls: Voting on Feb 5, results on Feb 8; check full details

Delhi assembly elections will be held on February 5, with results announced on February 8. The contest features the Aam Aadmi Party, BJP, and Congress. Arvind Kejriwal from AAP and Parvesh Verma from BJP will face off in New Delhi, while CM Atishi of AAP and BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri will contest from Kalkaji.

The Times of India 'Aaj jawaab toh banta hai': EC refutes EVM, voter list irregularities

The Election Commission of India addressed concerns about wrongful voter list modifications and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), calling allegations baseless. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the transparency of the voter list process and dismissed claims of EVM tampering, citing multiple court rulings and the reliability of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) checks.

The Times of India Bumrah should not be overburdened, India has promising pacers: Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar emphasizes the need to give emerging domestic pacers a fair chance to prevent overburdening Jasprit Bumrah. He praises the selection committee, especially for recognizing talent like Nitish Kumar Reddy. Gavaskar underlines the importance of honest self-assessment and good selections to build a strong, balanced bowling attack capable of winning in any conditions.

The Times of India Infants younger than 1 year have high risks of severe HMPV: Lancet study

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a significant threat to infants, especially in colder months. Without a vaccine, it results in high hospital admissions and death rates in low-income countries. In 2018, there were 14.2 million cases in children under 5 worldwide. Preventive measures like handwashing and masks are essential to curb its spread.

The Times of India Prashant Kishor hospitalised a day after arrest and subsequent bail

Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj Party, was hospitalized in Patna due to dehydration and infection, shortly after being granted bail following his arrest during a hunger strike. Kishor's protest supports civil service candidates demanding nullification of the BPSC exams amid allegations of question paper leaks.

The Times of India Here's how South Indian Cinema will look in 2025

South Indian cinema in 2025 promises an exciting lineup of films with major stars like Yash, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Vijay. Anticipated releases include 'Coolie,' 'Thug Life,' and 'Thalapathy 69,' highlighting diverse storytelling and high production values that aim to captivate audiences nationwide.

The Times of India Angered by her affair, man pushes cousin off 200 feet cliff in Maharashtra

A 25-year-old man allegedly killed his 17-year-old cousin by pushing her off a 200ft cliff in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, due to her romantic relationship. The murder, suspected to be an honor killing, occurred after the girl sought refuge at her uncle's home following family tensions. Police have arrested the accused.

The Times of India 'Bahane nahi badlav chahiye': BJP releases campaign song ahead of Delhi polls

The Times of India 'Next hill station is Noida': Delhi-NCR shrouded in dense fog

A thick blanket of fog covered Delhi-NCR, bringing temperatures down sharply and reducing visibility, especially at IGI Airport, which hit zero visibility Friday morning. This weather disrupted over 350 flights and sparked a flurry of social media posts marveling at the surreal, hill station-like atmosphere.

The Times of India ‘Real money is with Gujjus’: Why Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath said this

Zerodha's CEO Nithin Kamath has highlighted that Ahmedabad and Mumbai account for 80% of equity delivery trades, with significant participation from Gujarat despite it making up just 8% of total registered investors.

The Times of India CT: ECB rejects call for boycott of Afghanistan game, says report

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rejected calls from over 160 lawmakers to boycott England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, citing a preference for a coordinated International Cricket Council (ICC) approach to address the Taliban's persecution of women and girls in Afghanistan, rather than taking unilateral action.

The Times of India Asaram Bapu granted interim bail by Supreme Court in 2013 rape case

The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Asaram in a 2013 rape case on medical grounds until March 31. The court directed him not to meet his followers post-release. Asaram, 86, suffering from multiple health issues, is serving a life sentence and sought suspension of his sentence. The court will review his medical condition further.

The Times of India Salman Khan installs bulletproof glasses at Bandra house amid threats

Following a revelation in a chargesheet about a plot to kill Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, bulletproof glasses were installed at his Mumbai residence. The chargesheet indicated Khan was the Bishnoi gang's primary target. While earlier, gunmen fired shots at his house, the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique was a fallback plan after failing to assassinate Khan.

The Times of India Delhi elections: AAP releases campaign song 'phir layenge Kejriwal'

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched its campaign song 'phir layenge Kejriwal' for the Delhi assembly polls, emphasizing its achievements in health, education, and welfare schemes. AAP, BJP, and Congress are engaged in a competitive triangular contest, with major leaders and constituencies, including New Delhi's high-profile seat, drawing significant attention.

The Times of India US cop who laughed at killing of Indian student fired two years later

Seattle police have fired officer Daniel Auderer after his insensitive comments and laughter following the death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula. Kandula was struck and killed by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave. Auderer's remarks, which mocked the tragedy, tarnished the department’s reputation, prompting his dismissal. In honour of Kandula, her university posthumously awarded her a master's degree.