Stay updated with the latest the-times-of-india news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on the-times-of-india topics.
PUNE: Deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar on Monday filed nomination for the Baramati bypoll, the traditional seat of the Pawar family, which is left vacant after Ajit Pawar's death in a plane crash on Jan 28 this year.Before filing her nomination in Baramati, Sunetra addressed a rally of NCP supporters wherein, in an emotional message to party workers, she said, "I never thought that a day would arrive where I would have to file nomination for the bypoll. It has been two months since Ajit dada ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Monday heard the CBI's plea challenging the discharge of former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and others in the alleged excise policy case. The matter has now been listed for April 13.Kejriwal, accompanied by his wife, appeared in court and informed the bench that he intends to argue his recusal application personally. A bench of Justices Swarana Kanta Sharma heard the matter.During proceedings, the bench clarified that a petitioner could only argue in person ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A security scare was reported at the Delhi assembly on Monday afternoon after a speeding car broke through barricades and forced its way into the premises, officials said.According to police, the vehicle was being driven rashly when it rammed into security barricades installed outside the assembly complex and breached the main gate. The sudden intrusion triggered panic at the site, with security personnel immediately rushing to respond.The car, bearing a UP registration number, entere ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Two Indian stars have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for March 2026, underlining the country's dominance during their triumphant T20 World Cup campaign. Joining them in the three-man shortlist is a rising South African batter who impressed in a bilateral series.The nominations reflect a month dominated by high-pressure performances, particularly in the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup, where India successfully defended their title on home soil.World C ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Aurobindo Pharma's board on Monday approved a Rs 800 crore share proposal to buy back up to 54.23 lakh fully paid-up equity shares of the company of face value Rs 1 each at Rs 1,475 a share.The proposed buyback, which is subject to regulatory and statutory approvals, represents up to 0.93% of the total number of equity shares in the company's total paid-up equity share capital.The Hyderabad-based generics drug maker informed the bourses that April 17, 2026, has been fixed as the recor ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A day after the charred remains of seafarer Dixit Solanki were brought to Mumbai from Sharjah, his family has refused to perform the last rites, insisting on DNA confirmation to establish his identity. Solanki, who was killed in a suspected missile or drone attack on an oil tanker off the Oman coast during the ongoing West Asia conflict, is believed to be among the first Indian casualties in the maritime tensions. His father, Amratlal Solanki, and sister Mitali received the remains at Mu ...Read More >
Delhi school EWS admissions 2026 result: Results of the first computerized draw of lots for admissions through EWS, DG, and CWSN categories for the academic year 2026-27 have been declared by the Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi. This drawing took place at 10:00 AM. This is the beginning of the process of admitting students in private unaided recognized schools.After the announcement, guidelines have been provided to facilitate the process of document verification and admit a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni could be on the verge of a much-anticipated return for Chennai Super Kings, with the veteran set to undergo a crucial fitness test ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.The 44-year-old has missed the opening matches of the season due to a calf strain sustained during the preparatory camp. With CSK reeling from three consecutive defeats, his possible comeback comes as a timely boost for a side searching for stability and leadership.According to an In ...Read More >
The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has opened the application correction window for TS EAMCET (also known as TS EAPCET) 2026 today, providing candidates an opportunity to rectify errors in their submitted application forms. Applicants who have already registered for the entrance examination can now log in to the official website and make necessary corrections before the deadline.As per the official notification, the last date to make changes is April 8, 2026. Candidates are ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: As campaigning intensifies for the Puducherry assembly elections, the Congress has laid out an extensive welfare and governance roadmap, with a strong focus on jobs, social security and full statehood for the Union Territory.Addressing an election rally in Lawspet, Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi reiterated the party's key promise, saying, "We are committed to giving full statehood to Puducherry."He alleged that the current government in the Union Territ ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Sunday imposed a strict ban on the sale of LPG cylinders directly from godowns, warning of stringent action against any violations. In an official statement, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said LPG supply is being closely monitored to prevent any shortage and ensure adherence to norms."Residents have been advised not to visit gas agencies or storage points or gather in crowds, as booked cylinders are being delivered to homes within the stipulated time," Gupta said ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Bengaluru is facing a growing transport disruption as an acute shortage of auto LPG has forced a large section of the city's autorickshaw fleet off the roads, leaving commuters struggling with last-mile connectivity.Nearly half of the city's autos are reportedly idle, as drivers are unable to access fuel amid long queues and erratic supply. Autorickshaws, a key mode of daily transport for office-goers, students and short-distance commuters, have become scarce, particularly during peak ...Read More >
MYSURU: For four days, there was no signal, no contact, and no clear path out.Somewhere inside the dense forests of Kodagu -- a terrain known for wild elephants, steep descents and sudden weather shifts -- 36-year-old GS Sharanya kept moving, stopping, waiting, and calling out, hoping someone would hear her.She had set out on April 2 for what was meant to be a routine one-day trek to Tadiandamol, the highest peak in the district. Travelling from Kozhikode, the IT professional had checked into a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday vowed that Puducherry will be granted full statehood if his party comes to power. Addressing an election rally at Lawspet, he said, "We are committed to giving full statehood to Puducherry."Rahul Gandhi alleged that the current Union Territory government does not reflect the will of the people but is imposed from Delhi. He accused the BJP of sidelining regional leaders and running the UT by remote control."Everyb ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have begun their IPL 2026 campaign in commanding fashion, and batter Devdutt Padikkal has revealed the tactical shift behind their early success. With two wins in two matches, RCB sit atop the standings, showcasing a refined batting approach that blends caution with calculated aggression.Speaking after their convincing 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru, Padikkal explained that the team has consciously addressed its past ba ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi University's Ramjas College and Miranda House were evacuated after the two institutions received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday morning, police said. Bomb disposal and dog squads were rushed to the spot and are conducting searches across the premises, the Delhi Police said, according to news agency ANI.In similar incident, a few schools in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails on Monday, prompting authorities to carry out thorough checks across the premises. Police teams re ...Read More >
RAIPUR: In a major development in the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, the Chhattisgarh high court has convicted former MLA Amit Jogi and sentenced him to life imprisonment, overturning his earlier acquittal in the case. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Arvind Kumar Verma set aside the 2007 trial court verdict that had given Jogi the benefit of doubt, and directed him to surrender within three weeks. The case relates to the killing of Ramavatar Jaggi, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The District Magistrate (DM) of West Bengal's Malda issued a show-cause notice to the Additional District Magistrate (Law and Order) after seven judicial officers, including three women, were gheraoed on April 1. The show-cause notice dated April 4 was served to ADM Shaikh Ansar Ahmad over a "serious lapse in duty and failure to report ground situation to higher authority on 1st April 2026, regarding the condition of judicial officers at Kaliachak." The notice mentioned that the ADM's ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Monday called off his scheduled election campaign in Chennai, citing logistical constraints imposed by local authorities.Vijay was set to campaign in the Villivakkam and T Nagar constituencies. While police had granted permission for the events, the party alleged that the time allocated to travel between the two locations was insufficient, news agency ANI reported quoting party sources.Citing these restrictions, Vijay decided to cancel the ...Read More >
Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is expected to declare the Class 12 Pre-University Course (PUC) Examination Result 2026 on April 7, as indicated by the state's School Education Minister. An official press note confirming the exact time of release, however, is still awaited. Once announced, the results will be accessible on the official portals, kseab.karnataka.gov.in and karresults.nic.in, with candidates required to log in using their ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: CII has released a 20-point plan to help shield Indian companies grappling with the impact of the West Asia crisis, including tax and duty rejig for energy inputs, customs waiver for LNG, and long-term capital gains tax exemption for primary market investment to boost foreign capital inflows.Drawing upon the Covid-era toolkit, the industry body has demanded a credit line scheme guaranteed by govt, a three month loan moratorium and a special refinance window for MSMEs and other sectors ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium has been a high-scoring one but on Sunday, Sunrisers Hyderabad struggled to get going in their five-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants.SRH assistant coach James Franklin said that they were caught off guard by the pitch's behaviour. Speaking after his side's loss in their opening home game, he said, "I think the pitch definitely caught us off guard, which was a little bit disappointing. I think you saw that with a couple of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe into the allegation that Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu's family received contracts worth Rs 1,270 crores over 10 years.It directed CBI to initiate probe within two weeks and ordered Arunachal Pradesh government to place before the agency all related documents for awarding contracts.The top court ordered the CBI to file its probe report before it within 16 weeks. ...Read More >
KOLKATA: An FIR has been registered against Trinamool Congress candidate from the Behala Paschim assembly constituency, Ratna Chattopadhyay, in connection with alleged vandalism in the Parnasree area of south Kolkata, police said on Monday.The case was filed on April 5 following complaints of disturbances during campaigning for the upcoming assembly elections.According to police sources, the complaint relates to alleged acts of vandalism in the Parnasree locality."TMC candidate Ratna Chattopadhy ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Deputy CM and NCP chief Sunetra Pawar is set to file her nomination on Monday for the Baramati assembly byelection, the seat which was left vacant after her husband Ajit Pawar died in an aircrash in Jan.While NCP had been pushing for an unopposed election, Congress declared Akash More, son of former Congress MLC Vijayrao More, as its candidate for the seat on Sunday evening. This has revealed the divide within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance.Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) had already ...Read More >
MADIKERI: Surviving on just a 500 ml bottle of water, with no mobile network and fading chances of contact, 36-year-old Kerala trekker G S Sharanya spent four days alone in the dense forests of Karnataka's Kodagu district, an ordeal she says she endured without fear. Sharanya, an IT professional from Kozhikode, had gone missing on April 2 after getting separated from her trekking group while descending Tadiandamol, the highest peak in Kodagu. What followed was a four-day struggle through thick f ...Read More >
AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Titans lacked cohesiveness in batting during their six-run loss to Rajasthan Royals, while their bowlers were a little bit off rhythm, their batting coach Matthew Hayden felt.The hosts were in a strong position at 103/1 after 10 overs in their chase of 211 against the Royals before it fell apart at the Narendra Modi Stadium here. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Reflecting on the defeat, Hayden said, "A lot of our bowlers were just a little bi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm greetings to party workers on the Bharatiya Janata Party's Foundation Day, lauding their dedication and reaffirming the party's commitment to development and public welfare.In a post on X, PM Modi said the party has consistently upheld the principle of "India First" and remains at the forefront of serving society. He praised BJP workers for their selfless service, grassroots outreach, and commitment to good governance, while remembe ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday alleged that the entire press conference conducted by Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Gaurav Gogoi was based on material supplied by a 'Pakistani social media group'.Addressing a press conference, Sarma said that both he and his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, have filed an FIR against Pawan Khera over what he described as the use of 'fraudulent documents'.He claimed that the passports allegedly linked to his wife were fake. "The original ...Read More >
AHMEDABAD: It is one thing to be trusted by the captain and another to repay that faith under pressure. On Saturday night at India's grandest cricket theatre, Mumbai pacer Tushar Deshpande answered his captain's clarion call, holding his nerve with a near-perfect final over to guide Rajasthan Royals to a six-run win over Gujarat Titans.Titans were restricted to 204/8 after Royals, having opted to bat first, posted 210/6.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!When Sandeep ...Read More >
Stay updated with the latest None news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on None topics.