Times of India: News

29 Jan 2019

Prakash Javadekar

This year, IITs could introduce 5% EWS reservation; IIMs unsure

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are likely to implement the recently announced 10% quota for economically weak sections (EWS) of the general category in a gradual manner.

Soon, you can switch DTH operators without changing set-top box

After launching a 'fair' pricing model for broadcasting services, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is working on a method to enable DTH service portability.

27 Jan 2019

Tata Power

Delhi: Power distributors lose Rs. 150cr annually, courtesy power theft

Power distribution companies in the Delhi are bleeding money owing to organized power theft for the charging of e-rickshaws in the national capital.

27 Jan 2019

Murder

Gurugram: Man found body of employee's wife in his bed-box

In a harrowing incident, an occupant of a rented flat in Gurugram Sector-46 had no idea the bed he was sleeping on had a dead woman inside.

27 Jan 2019

Pakistan News

MDH Dadaji, highest-earning CEO in FMCG sector, gets Padma Bhushan

Among the 112 distinguished people who were conferred with Padma awards on Friday, was the man whom we have seen a million times on our TV screens.

26 Jan 2019

Leopard

Five injured after leopard attacks Nashik locality; captured hours later

On Friday morning, panic and fear gripped the residents of a Nashik locality after a fully grown male leopard entered an upmarket area and went on an attacking spree.

25 Jan 2019

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

AAP congratulates Delhi because their 'CM works'. Narcissism level= 100

In all probability, Aam Aadmi Party has taken the phrase, "If you don't blow your trumpet, who will", way too seriously.

23 Jan 2019

Cancer

Centre's new move could make cancer, rare disease drugs cheaper

In a move which is sure to benefit citizens, the Centre wants to cap trade margins of over 50 non-schedule drugs for cancer and rare diseases, reports TOI.

21 Jan 2019

Bengaluru

Sasikala is enjoying VIP-treatment in prison, has 5 rooms, cook

VK Sasikala, the live-in aide of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, is enjoying many privileges in Central Prison, Bengaluru, an RTI inquiry has found.

18 Jan 2019

Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha elections schedule could be announced in March first-week

Reportedly, the Election Commission (EC) is set to announce the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections in the first week of March.

Kolkata: 16 puppies murdered in cold-blood leaves city enraged

The cold-blooded murder of 16 puppies has sent shockwaves across Kolkata, and outraged citizens are demanding strict action against those responsible.

12 Jan 2019

India

101-year-old Pakistani Hindu becomes oldest person to get Indian citizenship

On Friday, a centenarian Pakistani Hindu was awarded Indian citizenship after a 12-year-long wait.

Veteran cricketer Mithali Raj opens up on 'coach controversy'

Indian women's cricket team ODI captain Mithali Raj has opened up on the controversy regarding her feud with former coach Ramesh Powar.

07 Jan 2019

India

Top universities to offer online degree courses from 2019-20

In a bid to improve access to higher education, the University Grants Commission (UGC), has invited proposals from top institutes in the country to offer courses in the online mode, including degree courses, from the academic year 2019-2020.

06 Jan 2019

Lok Sabha

HAL didn't receive orders claimed by Sitharaman; Congress alleges falsity

While defending the Rafale deal, Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had accused the Congress of shedding false tears for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), and had claimed that the NDA government had drawn up contracts worth Rs. 1 lakh crore for HAL.

31 Dec 2018

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh become parents to baby girl

Star cricketer Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh welcomed a baby girl on Sunday. The news was shared on Instagram by Seema Khan, the wife of actor Sohail Khan and Ritika's cousin.

26 Dec 2018

Narendra Modi

Caught-on-camera: BJP leader assaults differently-abled man for criticizing Modi, Yogi

In a shocking incident, a BJP leader assaulted a differently-abled man and tried shoving a stick in his mouth in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The incident was recorded on camera.

24 Dec 2018

X

Mitchell Johnson didn't give interview to TOI praising Jasprit Bumrah

Former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson is upset with Times of India for fabricating an interview, which he claimed he never gave.

24 Dec 2018

Dehradun

Dehradun: Cop suspended for laughing at BJP-Congress fist fight

Ever got into trouble for laughing at inappropriate moments? Most of us have, as kids.

21 Dec 2018

Gujarat

Gujarat: Driving on wrong-side twice will result in license cancellation

Traffic police in Gujarat are getting serious about those who break rules and have now rolled out a strict policy.

20 Dec 2018

India

Soon, govt could impose Rs. 12,000 fee on petrol/diesel vehicles

In a bid to push for greater usage of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, the government is on the verge of creating disincentives for petrol, diesel car owners.

20 Dec 2018

India

Here's why RBI stopped Paytm bank from enrolling new customers

Although Paytm got off to a good start with its payments bank initiative, opening of new bank accounts and e-wallets abruptly came to a halt in August this year, thanks to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

20 Dec 2018

Agra

Agra shocker: Four men kidnap B.Tech student, gangrape her

Four men raped a first-year B.Tech student in Poiya Ghat of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and two accused have been arrested, police said on Wednesday.

#AgustaWestlandScam: CBI finds evidence of 'dubious' use of money

In a big boost to the CBI probe into the Rs. 3,727cr VVIP chopper scam, the investigative agency has recovered crucial documentary evidence pertaining to the misuse of funds by Christian Michel.

15 Dec 2018

Mumbai

Mumbai: 19-year-old nursing student dies during tug-of-war game

In a tragic incident, a 19-year-old nursing student from Thane met with his demise while playing a game of tug-of-war at a college in Mumbai.

14 Dec 2018

Samajwadi Party

UP-police's idea to curb cow-related violence involves 'sabhas' and pledges

Earlier this month, violence in Bulandshahr sparked after alleged cow-slaughter snowballed into a controversy, and now Uttar Pradesh police have come up with a way to put that in check.

13 Dec 2018

Suicide

Mumbai: TISS student commits suicide, professor booked for abetment

On Tuesday, a professor of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was booked for abetment to suicide, after a 24-year-old MBA student of the institute took his own life by jumping off a 14-storey building in Powai.

13 Dec 2018

Sunil Grover

Ali Asgar was molested by drunk-men when dressed as 'dadi'

Molestation is a serious issue that most woman must have faced at some point of time in their lives.

Man without smartphone loses Rs. 6.8 lakh in UPI fraud

In a strange case of UPI fraud, a Noida-based man has lost nearly Rs. 7 lakh from his bank, without even owning a smartphone.

12 Dec 2018

Sexual Harassment

#MeTooEffect: Film Association suspends Sajid Khan post sexual harassment allegations

Bollywood's #MeToo movement unmasked several sexual predators of the industry and Sajid Khan was one of them.

Urjit Patel first RBI Governor to officially resign since 1957

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel's resignation from his post has made him the third RBI Governor to officially resign.

11 Dec 2018

India

Vodafone Idea issues new 'fraud warning': Details here

In the wake of rising internet scams, telecom giant Vodafone Idea has started issuing warning messages to alert its subscribers about potential frauds.

10 Dec 2018

Uttar Pradesh

#CaughtOnCam: Girls in UP-school thrash eve-teaser with sticks inside campus

Upset with the inaction of school authorities despite repeated complaints about an eve-teaser, girls of Dharma Singh Girls Inter College in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh took matter in their hands.

10 Dec 2018

Canada

Following Choksi's footsteps? Wealthy Indians are rushing for new passports

There has been a growing interest among wealthy Indians to buy citizenship of other countries, ever since Mehul Choksi obtained a citizenship for Antigua in November 2017, TOI reports.

09 Dec 2018

Dubai

#MikaSinghControversy: Daler Mehndi confirms brother's bail in molestation case

Bollywood singer Mika Singh, who was arrested in Dubai in a molestation case, has got a bail, confirmed his brother Daler Mehndi.

09 Dec 2018

Bengaluru

#ViralVideo: 17-year-old boy beats mother with broom for discussing marks

In a shocking incident which raises concerns about anger among teens, a 17-year-old beat his mother with a broom as she discussed his marks with neighbors.

04 Dec 2018

Robots

Soon, robotic dogs could replace CISF's security dogs at airports

While the CISF currently uses dogs - German Shepherds, Labradors, and Belgian Malinois - for airport security, that could soon be a thing of the past.

01 Dec 2018

Virat Kohli

#IndiaInAustralia: John Buchanan believes Aussies won't allow Kohli to dominate

Virat Kohli will be eyeing to dominate in the upcoming four-match Test series against Australia, starting December 6.

29 Nov 2018

BCCI

BCCI official tried stopping MS Dhoni from captaining against Afghanistan

Reports have surfaced that one of the BCCI officials tried to stop ex-Indian cricket team skipper, MS Dhoni, from leading the side in the Asia Cup 2018.

26 Nov 2018

India

TV, consumer appliance prices to increase by 7% next month

TV and consumer appliance prices are set to increase next month as most consumer appliance manufacturers are reviewing prices in the aftermath of the festive season.