India

Balasaheb wanted Raj to stay, says Maharashtra CM Shinde

18 Aug 2024 19:26 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde claimed on Sunday that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray sidelined Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, despite Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray’s wish for Raj to stay in the party. CM Shinde praised Raj Thackeray, noting his willingness to strengthen Shiv Sena even after

Light Rain Brings Respite to Delhi’s Humid Weather

18 Aug 2024 19:10 PM IST

Light rain swept across several parts of the national capital on Sunday afternoon, offering relief from the persistent humid weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier predicted light rain for Saturday and Sunday. “Rain will reduce in Delhi from August 17 onwards. There is a possibility of light

‘We Failed Her in Life but …’: IMA Chief’s Emotional Letter Amid Growing Protests For Doctors’ Safety

18 Aug 2024 19:09 PM IST

The letter describes the victim’s harsh reality: “She was on a 36-hour shift. Had dinner at 2 am before retiring to makeshift beds in the seminar room adjacent to the ward. Only daughter of lower-middle-class parents.

BJP MLA Confident of Winning All Five Seats in Upcoming Assam By-Polls

18 Aug 2024 19:03 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Assam MLA Hemanga Thakuria expressed confidence on Sunday that the BJP and its allies will secure victory in all five seats in the upcoming by-elections. “We are very much confident that BJP and its ally parties will win all five seats. The people of the state

AIIMS Neurosurgeon Found Dead In South Delhi: Suicide Suspected

18 Aug 2024 18:58 PM IST

A 34-year-old AIIMS neurosurgeon, Raj Ghoniya, was found dead in his South Delhi home in a suspected suicide case. Police discovered used vials and a suicide note.

Karnataka: Woman Arrested For Marrying Multiple Men, Stealing Cash And Jewelry

18 Aug 2024 18:25 PM IST

The scam came to light when Palakshaiah, a farmer, filed a complaint with the Gubbi police. His son, Dayananda, 37, had married Komala in October 2023 through the intervention of broker Lakshmi. Before the wedding, Siddappa and Lakshmi Shambhulinga Kubusada posed as Komala’s maternal relatives, while she was presented as

BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi Questions If Advocating For Women’s Rights Is ‘Dirty Politics’ Following Akhilesh Yadav’s Remarks

18 Aug 2024 17:27 PM IST

In response to comments made by Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi questioned whether advocating for women’s rights is considered dirty politics. Commenting on the SP chief’s remarks about the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and

Odisha To Plant 20 Lakh Palm Trees To Combat Lightning Strikes

18 Aug 2024 17:27 PM IST

Odisha is launching a major initiative to plant 20 lakh palm trees to protect against lightning strikes, a state-specific disaster. This move aims to reduce fatalities caused by lightning.

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Modi’s Lateral Entry, RSS Appointments

18 Aug 2024 17:17 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday sharply criticized the lateral entry system for top government positions, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is appointing public servants through the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) rather than following the traditional Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) route. In a post on the social media

Bengaluru: Final- Year Student Returning From Party Raped By Biker After Taking Lift

18 Aug 2024 17:03 PM IST

The woman, who is studying at a city college, was reportedly attacked by the man who offered her a ride. "A man from whom she had taken a ‘lift’ made a criminal assault and raped her.

Liquor Bottles In Parking, Stray Dogs Near Labor Room: Shocking Reality Of A Delhi Hospital

18 Aug 2024 16:50 PM IST

As protests and public outrage continue to grow over the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor during her duty hours at a Kolkata hospital, Times Now conducted an investigation at one of Delhi’s most prestigious government hospitals. The findings revealed serious security lapses, with several dark, isolated areas

Kolkata Police Enforce Section 163 Around RG Kar Medical College

18 Aug 2024 16:31 PM IST

In response to the ongoing protests over the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata Police have enforced Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 144 of the CrPC), around the Medical College and Hospital for seven