Current Affairs For The Year 2019 And Month May

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Boost for farmers and traders: Key decisions of new Modi Cabinet

The first meeting of the newly constituted Union cabinet of the NDA government took several key decisions. Among them were the extension of the existing PM-KISAN scheme and introduction of a pension scheme for farmers, traders and shopkeepers. Here is a look at the various decisions taken during the meeting.
2019-05-31 15:03:12 Read More

Hint to Pak: IAF ends temporary airspace curbs

In one of the first moves after assuming office, the Modi-II government has removed all temporary restrictions in Indian airspace enforced from February 27. This essentially, say highly placed sources, is India's gesture to Pakistan to open up its airspace for overflying reciprocally and shorten flying distance between parts of South Asia, including Delhi, and the west.
2019-05-31 14:04:40 Read More

GDP growth slumps; unemployment at 45-yr high

India's GDP (gross dometic product) growth for the January-March (Q4) quarter slowed to 5.8 per cent from 6.6 per cent in the previous (October-December) quarter, government data showed on Friday. This is the slowest GDP growth rate in five years, as a chill in domestic and global consumer demand hit manufacturers and service providers.
2019-05-31 12:32:53 Read More

Ministers & portfolios: Complete list

The second Narendra Modi-led BJP government on Friday appointed Nirmala Sitharaman as the new finance minister. Sitharaman replaced Arun Jaitley who decided to opt out on health grounds.
2019-05-31 07:57:10 Read More

Nirmala Sitharaman named new finance minister

2019-05-31 07:46:10 Read More

Live updates: Amit Shah is new home minister, Rajnath gets defence

Portfolios of ministers in the new Narendra Modi govt has been announced, and there are some major changes from the previous Cabinet. Defence, Finance, Home, MEA, HRD and several other important ministries will see a change of guard. The new Cabinet is likely to meet today itself. Stay with TOI for live updates.
2019-05-31 02:37:05 Read More

These men and women will run India for next 5 yrs

On Thursday, at PM Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, the much-anticipated revelation of 'Team Modi 2.0' was finally made. Among the 58 members announced, key highlights included Amit Shah's ministerial debut and Suresh Prabhu's exit. Addition of former foreign secretary S Jaishankar was a big surprise while Sushma Swaraj was the shock omission.
2019-05-31 00:09:50 Read More

Home or finance for Amit Shah? MEA likely for ex-foreign secretary

Expectations that Modi will send several signals at the start of his second term were not belied. The PM made it clear that the process of raising a new rung of leaders has begun in right earnest and he wonâ€™t be constrained by reputations. Within the limitations of working with a finite pool, the exclusions demonstrate that â€œmeritâ€ and â€œfitnessâ€ have been applied as criteria.
2019-05-30 20:33:37 Read More

PM Modi picks a technocrat for key role

2019-05-30 19:57:37 Read More

PM Modi picks a technocrat for key role

2019-05-30 19:57:37 Read More

Union Cabinet: 20 of 29 states in Team Modi

2019-05-30 18:12:34 Read More

Election Results: Times Internet sees 133m users

Appointment of S Jaishankar, former foreign secretary from January 2015 to January 2018, in the cabinet opens the door for lateral entry at the highest level of the govt, as well as the entry of technocrats in ministerial roles. The decision not only shows the PMâ€™s confidence in him but also showed that both men share a similar vision for Indiaâ€™s foreign policy.
2019-05-30 15:32:01 Read More

ENG v SA Live: SA lose Markram after slow start

2019-05-30 14:17:28 Read More

JD(U) not to be part of Modi government

A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against the Chief Officers, Directors and Others of one of the biggest Film Studios in India Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd part of Network 18 Group owned by Mr.Mukesh Ambaniâ€™s Reliance Industries Ltd and also against the Managing Director and Vice President of Shemaroo Entertainment Limited.
2019-05-30 14:13:17 Read More

Narendra Modi's swearing-in: Highlights

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.
2019-05-30 13:54:29 Read More

ENG vs SA WC Live: England lose Root and Roy

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of ICC Cricket World Cup opening match between England and South Africa on Times of India.
2019-05-30 11:04:09 Read More

Who will be part of Modi's new Cabinet?

2019-05-30 10:59:39 Read More

Who will be part of Modi's new Cabinet?

2019-05-30 10:59:39 Read More

FIR against Viacom 18 Media, Shemaroo officials

2019-05-30 09:11:12 Read More

FIR against Viacom 18 Media, Shemaroo officials

2019-05-30 09:11:12 Read More

Modi 2.0 govt may showcase BJP's strength in different regions

MPs selected for ministerial berths will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence at 4.30 pm on Thursday, shortly before the swearing-in ceremony, sources said.
2019-05-30 07:26:47 Read More

PM Modi pays tribute to jawans at War Memorial

Ahead of his swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday evening, PM Narendra Modi visited the National War Memorial and paid tribute to the jawans who laid down their lives for the country post-independence. PM Modi also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The 68-year-old stalwart is set to take oath as PM of India for the second consecutive term.
2019-05-30 02:46:47 Read More

Live: 3-tier security for PM's swearing-in ceremony

Narendra Modi is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive term today. President Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy at the function. Stay here for live updates.
2019-05-30 02:06:57 Read More

Live: PM Modi begins second term; Rajnath, Shah, Gadkari take oath

Narendra Modi has been sworn in as the country's Prime Minister for a second term, heading the National Democratic Alliance government in the presence of a large gathering of national and international dignitaries at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Stay with TOI for live updates:
2019-05-30 02:06:57 Read More

Sonia, Rahul will attend govt swearing-in

While Congress suffered a humiliating defeat in the 2019 election, BJP gave TMC a close run in West Bengal by finishing with 18 seats, just four behind the ruling party in the state. Though Mamata had earlier announced her plan to attend the swearing-in event, BJPâ€™s decision to invite the â€œvictimsâ€ of political violence in the state for the Rashtrapati Bhavan programme angered the CM who views it as a continuing saffron bid to embarrass her on the national stage.
2019-05-29 20:20:50 Read More

50-60 ministers, 8-10 from allies, likely to take oath with Modi today

Top party leaders spent the whole of Wednesday deliberating on who will make the cut for the Modi cabinet as also the portfolios. BJP president Amit Shah had two rounds of meetings with the Prime Minister, each lasting over three hours, for the second consecutive day. Shahâ€™s 11 Akbar Road residence turned out to be the destination of all senior leaders of BJP just as Gujarat Bhavan was in 2014, where Modi had put up.
2019-05-29 20:12:36 Read More

Arun Jaitley opts out of new Modi Cabinet

In a letter to the PM, Jaitley referred to â€œserious health challengesâ€ that have troubled him for the last 18 months to say that though â€œhe had emerged out of most of themâ€, he needed to take a break. â€œI am writing to formally request you that I should be allowed a reasonable time for myself, my treatment and my health, therefore, not be part of any responsibility, for the present, in the government.â€
2019-05-29 19:08:11 Read More

Rahul, Sonia to attend PM Modi's oath ceremony

A day after 3 MLAs defected to the BJP, one more legislator from TMC switched loyalty to the saffron camp on Wednesday. The development comes even as the BJP claimed that 6 more MLAs along with a few former MPs of the party are likely to join the party soon. The development comes a day after three MLAs and 50 councillors from the party defected to the BJP
2019-05-29 13:56:35 Read More

'Focus on constituency': SC rejects Karti's plea

2019-05-29 12:51:53 Read More

Why invitation to BIMSTEC leaders is relevant

India's invitation to BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) leaders and heads of state from Mauritius and Kyrgyzstan to PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony suggests India's priorities taking an eastward turn. BIMSTEC is important given that tensions with Pakistan, affect India's access to the rest of the Asian continent.
2019-05-29 12:08:56 Read More

Another TMC MLA joins BJP; '6 more to follow'

Rahul Gandhi wants the party to consider a new chief â€” a non-Gandhi at that â€” prompting the party to consider options in case he doesn't back down.
2019-05-29 11:12:38 Read More

MS Dhoni is a mind-reader: Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal had made his ODI and T20I debut under MS Dhoniâ€™s captaincy and since then the Haryana lad has played 41 ODIs and claimed 72 wickets at an average of 24.61, including two-five wicket hauls.
2019-05-29 10:22:18 Read More

MS Dhoni is a mind-reader: Yuzvendra Chahal

Watch: Dhoni sets field for B'desh during warm-up

Indiaâ€™s talismanic wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni's on-field presence of mind continues to impress cricket fans across the globe.
2019-05-29 09:34:05 Read More

'Sorry Modi ji': Didi's U-turn, won't attend PM Modi's swearing-in

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced that she will not be attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony citing politicisation of an "august occasion to celebrate democracy". ".. I am sorry, Narendra Modi ji this has compelled me not to attend the ceremony," Banerjee said in her statement released on Twitter.
2019-05-29 09:09:25 Read More

Will Rahul do an Indira or a Sonia to 'save' Cong?

2019-05-29 09:08:43 Read More

LS results: BJP wins over 50% seats in 'minority-concentration' districts

The BJP has managed to puncture opposition's claims that the party is anti-minority by winning more than 50% of the Lok Sabha seats in 90 'minority-concentration' districts identified in 2008 by the then UPA government.
2019-05-29 09:01:37 Read More

Jaitley opts out of Cabinet, cites health reasons

The union finance minister, Arun Jaitley on Wednesday in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requested to be relieved from any responsibility, opting out of the yet-to-be-formed cabinet. Jaitley requested that he "should be allowed a reasonable time for myself, my treatment and my health", thus, excusing himself from the new Government.
2019-05-29 07:57:52 Read More

Naveen Patnaik sworn-in as Odisha chief minister

The 73-year-old BJD president made a departure from the usual practice of holding the swearing-in ceremony at the Raj Bhavan. He took oath in an open ground in the presence of hundreds of BJD workers and other prominent personalities. Governor Ganeshi Lal administered the oath of office. Patnaik took oath as the CM of Odisha for a fifth consecutive term.
2019-05-29 05:42:05 Read More

US removes India from its currency monitoring list

The Trump administration on Tuesday removed India from its currency monitoring list of major trading partners, citing certain developments and steps being taken by New Delhi which address some of its major concerns.
2019-05-29 04:10:15 Read More

ICC World Cup 2019: India's 'Virat' expectations set for acid test

Can Kohli & Co bring back the World Cup that India has won twice - in 2011 and 1983? There is Australia, the current world champions which has recovered from the ball-tampering controversy and is set to give India have a tough job on hand. New Zealand poses as a tricky and troublesome opponent while with Pakistan, India is sure to engage in a battle of nerves.
2019-05-29 04:00:31 Read More

Govt formation: Modi, Shah hold marathon meet

There is a view within the BJP that Amit Shah may join the govt after playing a crucial role in the party's return to power. The meeting lasted about five hours and while there was no official word on what transpired in the meeting but the PM and Shah are believed to have discussed the formation of the second Modi government, including choices for ministerial berths.
2019-05-29 03:03:09 Read More

Loyalists question Cong's move to reward rebels

BJPâ€™s two allies in Bihar â€” JD(U) and LJP â€” are set to join the Narendra Modi Cabinet. LJP said it will send the name of its party supremo Ram Vilas Paswan for his induction in the Cabinet. Among the JD(U) MPs, possibility of Santosh Kushwaha from Purnia, Mahabali Singh from Karakat and Ramnath Thakur, a Rajya Sabha MP, are seen as the top contenders from the party.
2019-05-28 20:27:45 Read More

Didi rejigs Cabinet as 1 TMC MLA, 50 councillors switch to BJP

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday rejigged her 43-member cabinet with her focus firmly on North Bengal and Jangalmahal, where her party faced huge reverses in the Lok Sabha elections. Mamataâ€™s damage control exercise came barely a couple of hours after three Bengal MLAs and 50 civic councillors joined BJP at a press conference at its central headquarters in Delhi.
2019-05-28 19:58:22 Read More

Nitishâ€™s JD(U) & Paswanâ€™s LJP to join Cabinet

Bollywood renowned singer Anu Malik was accused of sexual misbehaviour by four female singers which also included Shweta Pandit and Sona Mohapatra.
2019-05-28 19:52:37 Read More

Ministerial aspirants lobby as HDK struggles to save Cong-JD(S) govt

Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee secretary Sushil Asopa said the state unit chief Sachin Pilot should have been made chief minister instead of Ashok Gehlot. Jaipur former mayor Jyoti Khandelwal, who was also the Congress candidate in the Lok Sabha polls, blamed poor booth management for her own defeat and sought a detailed analysis.
2019-05-28 16:57:49 Read More

Global leaders to attend Modiâ€™s oath ceremony

2019-05-28 16:44:51 Read More

TMC plays down mass exodus; BJP eyes WB polls

2019-05-28 16:28:29 Read More

#MeToo: Anu Malik is back as reality show judge

2019-05-28 14:53:53 Read More

PM Modi faces foreign pressures in 2nd term

A host of global leaders, including Sri Lankan president and Nepalese Prime Minister, along with several opposition leaders, chief ministers and governors are likely to attend Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on May 30. Invitations have also been sent to all prominent opposition leaders, chief ministers and governors for the ceremony.
2019-05-28 13:54:30 Read More

DATE 2

Internal squabbles haunt Congress in Rajasthan

2019-05-28 13:52:46 Read More>>

PM to meet Xi, Putin at SCO, no Pak bilateral

In his first major international engagements after re-election, PM Modi will have bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek on June 13 and 14. While official sources said no bilateral engagement has been scheduled with Pak PM Imran Khan, the possibility of a passing meeting, in an informal setting, may not be ruled out.
2019-05-28 01:31:39 Read More

Rahul firm on offer to quit, CWC or Congress panel may take call

Rahul Gandhi is set to leave on a thanksgiving trip to Wayanad, even as his offer of resignation as Congress president has triggered uncertainty. Rahul has not yet budged from his resignation offer. However, sources said there was a possibility of him coming around, with the CWC having given him its nod to carry out drastic changes in the party.
2019-05-27 20:41:22 Read More

In bid to save govt, HDK reaches out to dissidents

2019-05-27 20:32:54 Read More

In bid to save govt, HDK reaches out to dissidents

2019-05-27 20:32:54 Read More

Nadda, Pradhan may be BJP president options

In a desperate bid to save his government from falling, Karnataka CM H D Kumaraswamy on Monday met Mahesh Kumatalli, the confidante of dissident Congress leader Ramesh Jarkiholi. Kumaraswamyâ€™s efforts to pacify the rebels came on a day when ex-Congress MLA K N Rajanna said the coalition government will â€œcollapse after June 10.â€
2019-05-27 19:59:48 Read More

Cong woes: 3 more state chiefs quit, tally now at 6

Speculation has been rife that BJP president Amit Shah, who won the Lok Sabha election from Gandhinagar with a massive margin, may join the next Modi cabinet. Sources said Shah might get the finance ministry in case Arun Jaitley decides to take a break for health reasons. Names of Union ministers JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan are being discussed as possible replacements for Shah.
2019-05-27 19:54:21 Read More

Modi's swearing-in: Neighbouring leaders invited, Imran left out

For PM's swearing-in ceremony on May 30, the government has invited leaders from Bimstec countries but no invitation has been sent to Pakistan, sending a strong signal that India is not willing to engage Islamabad yet. Confirming the invitation, the MEA said on Monday evening that the invitation was â€œin line with the governmentâ€™s focus on its â€˜Neighbourhood Firstâ€™ policy."
2019-05-27 19:27:08 Read More

NDA likely to get majority in RS by Nov 2020

Three more state Congress chiefs - Assam PCC chief Ripun Bora, Jharkhand PCC chief Ajoy Kumar and Punjab PCC president Sunil Jakhar - resigned on Monday taking â€˜moral responsibilityâ€™ for the partyâ€™s poor performance in Lok Sabha elections. These resignations take to six the number of party unit chiefs who have resigned - the others being UP party chief Raj Babbar, Odishaâ€™s Niranjan Patnaik and Ashok Chavan of Maharashtra.
2019-05-27 17:42:45 Read More

PM Modi says BJP workers killed in Bengal over ideology; TMC hits back

Following Congress chief Rahul Gandhi proposal to resign, several state Congress chiefs, including Punjab's Sunil Jakhar, Jharkhand's Ajoy Kumar and Assam's Ripun Bora, have offered to resign following the party's drubbing in the elections. Congress govts in both Karnataka and Rajasthan face a tough time with reports suggesting the BJP may try to wrest power in both states.
2019-05-27 15:26:42 Read More

BIMSTEC leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in

Buoyed by a stupendous performance in the recent Lok Sabha polls, the BS Yeddyurappa-led BJP in Karnataka appears to have begun the spade work to topple the year-old JD(S)-Congress government in the state. This was evident when disgruntled Congress legislators Ramesh Jarkiholi and K Sudhakar accompanied by BJP leader and former deputy CM R Ashoka met SM Krishna in Bengaluru.
2019-05-27 14:13:48 Read More

Cong woes: Rahul wants to quit; crisis in 2 states

Sources said leaders of member states of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) will attend the swearing-in ceremony of PM Narendra Modi for his second term on May 30. Member countries include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. As of now, there is no indication of Pak PM Imran Khan being invited.
2019-05-27 13:44:02 Read More

'Like a zoo': Death on an overcrowded Mt Everest

2019-05-27 09:21:33 Read More

Chemistry triumphed over poll arithmetic, says PM Modi

"Political analysts will have to accept that beyond poll arithmetic there is chemistry," PM Modi told party workers on his first visit to Varanasi after Lok Sabha elections. "Work and workers create wonders," said Modi, giving full credit for his victory to the workers at the grassroots level for creating awareness about his government's policies and programmes for the people.
2019-05-27 08:41:38 Read More

World Cup gives Hardik Pandya chance to make lasting impression

An attacking middle-order batsman, a medium-fast bowler and quick in the field, Hardik Pandya has the abilty to turn games single-handedly. Hardik Pandya, who earlier this year was suspended over sexist remarks on a TV chat show, is fresh from winning the IPL title with Mumbai Indians and keen to focus his energies on his first 50-over World Cup.
2019-05-27 06:04:43 Read More

Sachin advises Team India: Pace yourself smartly

For the first time since the 1992 edition, a cricket World Cup will be played in the round-robin format; and having played in that tournament 27 years ago, Tendulkar knows by experience that it's crucial to "pace yourself" and not peak too soon.
2019-05-27 05:21:42 Read More

BJP begins groundwork to topple JD(S)-Cong govt

This has been one of the deadliest climbing seasons on Everest, with at least 10 deaths, some of which were avoidable. The problem hasn't been avalanches, blizzards or high winds. Veteran climbers blame the presence of too many inexperienced climbers. Nepal has no strict rules about who can climb Everest, and veteran climbers say that is a recipe for disaster.
2019-05-27 02:46:40 Read More

Live updates: PM Modi's Varanasi visit

PM Modi is in Varanasi to celebrate his massive victory in the Lok Sabha elections. He offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple and held a roadshow. Stay with TOI for live updates:
2019-05-27 02:37:17 Read More

Congress stays mum on Rahul's resignation offer

A day after Rahul Gandhi offered to resign and the CWC rejected his call to quit, there was no clear communication from the party on where things stood on Sunday. Several Congress leaders & workers took to social media to extend support to the Congress chief with a hashtag â€˜IStandWithRahulGandhiâ€™, lauding him for his efforts leading up the Lok Sabha elections.
2019-05-26 20:27:24 Read More

Can BJP's historic win lower your EMIs?

A clear mandate to the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance could pave the way for easier interest rates from the Reserve Bank of India when it announces its second bi-monthly policy for 2019 on June 6th.
2019-05-26 18:56:44 Read More

Can BJP's historic win lower your EMIs?

2019 polls broke down walls, united society, says PM Modi at NDA meet

The Lok Sabha scoreline settled with the BJP and NDA winning a landslide mandate, the attention now turns to the formation of the next govt. Stay with TOI for live updates.
2019-05-25 13:47:52 Read More

Naresh Goyal, wife stopped from flying abroad

2019-05-25 13:30:34 Read More

Party rejected my offer to quit as CM: Mamata

The Congress Working Committee on Saturday "unanimously" rejected Rahul Gandhi's resignation offer and requested the party chief to continue to guide the party in its "challenging time". The Congress said its highest decision-making body has authorized Rahul to completely overhaul the party, adding that a restructuring plan will be introduced soon.
2019-05-25 12:16:17 Read More

CWC rejects Rahul Gandhi's resignation offer

2019-05-25 10:55:09 Read More

Live India vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli opts to bat

Check all the live score updates, Ball by ball commentary & scorecard of India vs New Zealand warm-up match on Times of India
2019-05-25 09:11:15 Read More

Live: PM Modi to meet President today evening

Numbers indicate tough BJP-TMC fight ahead in W Bengal state polls

A tough fight awaits Trinamool Congress in Bengal Assembly elections 2021. Even at the five Lok Sabha seats in and around the city proper â€” Kolkata South and North, Jadavpur, Barasat and Dum Dum â€” that elected Trinamool Parliamentarians, BJP candidates were leading from five assembly segments. For TMC, an immediate challenge awaits in the civic polls, scheduled for 2020.
2019-05-25 01:07:30 Read More

Lok Sabha polls: Day after win, ministers on edge

Ministers in the outgoing government seem to be apprehensive about their return after BJPâ€™s landslide win. The confusion was evident among ministerial staff who were unclear whether they should start clearing their rooms, just in case Modi and party chief Amit Shah decided to drop them in the new Cabinet. Clarity is expected only a day before the official swearing-in.
2019-05-24 22:06:16 Read More

What it take to portray an LGBTQIA+ character?

2019-05-24 18:30:00 Read More

India's march from blue to saffron

In 1984 Lok Sabha elections, Congress had won on 414 seats while the Bharatiya Janata Party could win on only two. Fast forward to 2019 Lok Sabha elections, India's colour has undergone a 360-degree turn with BJP winning 303 seats and Congress, which is called the mother of political parties in India, had to settle with an embarrassing tally of 52 seats.
2019-05-24 09:55:07 Read More

The PM who is more like a President

In his first term, Narendra Modi ran a tight ship with a firmness missing since Indira Gandhi. His control over the govt was akin to the hold US prez have over their team, or the type of clout wielded by British PM Margaret Thatcher after Falklands War. Modi was principal plank of BJPâ€™s campaign and Opposition worked tirelessly to turn the contest into a referendum on Modi.
2019-05-24 07:32:00 Read More

PM Modi, Shah meet BJP veterans Advani, Joshi

The failure of Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal is sure to raise questions about their future. Their exclusive â€œsocial justiceâ€ appeal â€” catering to OBCs, Dalits and Muslims and fuelled by the twin engine of reservations and safeguards â€” collapsed again in the face of â€œsaffron nationalismâ€.
2019-05-24 05:52:00 Read More

Die is caste: Game may be over for SP, BSP, RJD

2019-05-24 03:13:48 Read More

How a Right PM took Left turn

Despite carrying a Right-wing image and unabashed endorsement of Hindu cultural ideals and symbols, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welfare approach is considered closer to the Left. Having drawn lessons from ill-fated 2004 Shining India campaign, Modi didn't want to let adversaries daub the party as pro-rich. MANREGA was made more accountable and Food Security Act rolled out.
2019-05-24 03:07:31 Read More

Rahul chases chowkidar, loses way; Cong fails to connect with voters

The latest defeat to Narendra Modi will trigger bigger concerns in Congress than its decimation of 2014. On the backfoot against a rampaging BJP for the better part of its tenure, Congress had fortuitously managed a clean sweep over its rivalâ€™s strongholds in MP, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan.
2019-05-24 00:07:26 Read More

Donald Trump congratulates Modi on triumph

US President Donald Trump congratulated PM Narendra Modi on his "big" election victory, saying "great things" are in store for bilateral ties between the two nations with the Indian premier's re-election. "Congratulations to Prime Minister @NarendraModi and his BJP party on their BIG election victory!," Trump tweeted.
2019-05-23 17:38:08 Read More

LS results: Congress stares at uncertain future

Some insiders feel the party's negative and highly-personalised attack on Prime Minister Modi in the poll campaign like 'Chowkidar Chor Hai' digs and too much talk about Rafale did not work and harmed the party at the hustings. The party's proposed "Nyay" (Nyuntam aay Yojna) scheme failed to enthuse voters.
2019-05-23 16:50:28 Read More

Amethi: Smriti's giant-killing act, dethrones Rahul

2019-05-23 15:59:51 Read More

Amethi: Smriti's giant-killing act, dethrones Rahul

2019-05-23 15:59:51 Read More

A rollercoaster ride for Jagan to the top post

Smriti Irani, whose meteoric rise in BJP saw her become the HRD and information & broadcasting minister before being divested of these portfolios, on Thursday emerged as a giant-killer â€” this time scripting a historic win by dethroning Rahul Gandhi in Congress's home turf. Irani continued to cultivate Amethi in the past 5 years despite her loss in 2014 to Gandhi.
2019-05-23 13:07:47 Read More

Promise not to do anything with bad intention, says PM after historic win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is delivering his victory address at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. Stay with TOI for live updates:
2019-05-22 23:56:04 Read More

Attempted break-in at IAF's Paris office handling Rafale procurement

Ahead of the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections on Thursday, ministry of home affairs (MHA) has alerted states regarding the possibility of violence in different parts of the country. State chief secretaries and DGPs have been tipped-off in this regard by the ministry. The MHA has asked all states and Union Territories to maintain law and order.
2019-05-22 14:31:01 Read More

Vote counting: Centre asks states to be on alert

BJP sources said the central leadership has asked state party chief BS Yeddyuyrappa to wait for outcome of the bid to topple the Kamal Nath govt in MP. Boosted by favourable exit polls predictions, Yeddyurappa was preparing the ground to make fresh bid to topple the coalition govt in Karnataka.
2019-05-22 12:40:59 Read More

#MenToo: Court refuses to buy story of rape

2019-05-22 03:41:25 Read More

Will take legal help for being blackmailed: Dutee

2019-05-22 03:06:53 Read More

Karnataka: BJP puts Operation Lotus â€˜on holdâ€™

Dutee Chand, who last week revealed her same-sex relationship, is allegedly being "blackmailed" by her elder sister and has vowed to "not spare anyone intruding into my privacy". "I will take shelter of the law against persons and organisations," she said, alleging that some media organisations were on "overdrive" to harm her by intruding into her private life.
2019-05-22 01:33:28 Read More

Sister was blackmailing me for money: Dutee Chand

Dutee Chand, who recently revealed about her same-sex relationship, on Tuesday said that she had to go public with her relationship after receiving threats from her elder sister. Addressing a news conference, Dutee also requested a section of media not to spread anything which may impact her career.
2019-05-21 15:54:29 Read More

Oppn fears EVM 'tampering'; BJP says 'accept defeat with grace'

Leaders of 22 opposition parties met the Election Commission and raised concerns over reports of alleged tampering of EVMs and asked the poll body to ensure transparency in counting. The BJP condemned the opposition parties for questioning the credibility of EVMs and asked them to accept defeat with grace if people vote PM Modi-led government to power again.
2019-05-21 15:35:16 Read More

PM Modi likens his LS campaign to a pilgrimage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday likened his campaign for this Lok Sabha election to a pilgrimage, saying it stood out from other polls as it was being fought by the people and not the party alone. He made these remarks at a meeting of ministers of his government at the BJP headquarters where he thanked them for their work.
2019-05-21 14:59:49 Read More

DATE 3

Dhoni's role massive in WC campaign: Shastri

MS Dhoni will have a massive role in India's bid to regain the World Cup, coach Ravi Shastri said Tuesday. "As a keeper, he has shown over the years that no one is better than him, not just in taking catches, inflicting those run-outs or stumping, these are little moments in the game which can change it on the head & there was no one better than him," he said.
2019-05-21 12:19:35 Read More>>

These kingmakers could decide who forms govt

Exit polls suggest Prime Minister Narendra Modi will win a landslide victory when votes are counted on Thursday. But if the polls are wrong, he may need outside help to form government. Hereâ€™s a list of kingmakers -- regional political leaders with clout across various Indian states -- who may decide whether the Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party or their biggest political rival, Rahul Gandhiâ€™s Indian National Congress, can reach the 272 seats needed for a majority.
2019-05-21 06:51:29 Read More

I won't bow down to family pressure: Dutee Chand

After the bold and honest revelation about her same-sex relationship with a girl from her village, Dutee's family has raised strong objections but the ace sprinter is unfazed by it. â€œThe SC verdict has been like a breath of fresh air for us. Nobody should judge us just for who we want to be with and who we love," she said.
2019-05-21 06:21:58 Read More

One year down, will Kumaraswamy government get a second?

HD Kumaraswamy is set to complete one year as chief minister of the JD(S)-Congress government under the shadow of the exit polls, which, if forecast right, could spell serious trouble for his government. The state government, which has been tottering for the better part of its tenure, could yet crumble and fall if the Modi government sweeps to power on Thursday.
2019-05-21 04:01:43 Read More

Whatever happens, you need MS Dhoni: Chahal

Part of India's spin twins for the World Cup, along with Kuldeep Yadav, leg-spinner Chahal will make his debut at the premier ODI tournament and hopes to have enough tricks in his bag to bowl on pitches likely to be loaded heavily in favour of the batsmen.
2019-05-21 03:02:09 Read More

'Crorepati' executives at Infosys more than double

The number of Infosys executives with compensation above Rs 1 crore rose sharply to 64 in 2018-19, from 28 in the previous year. Many more senior vice-presidents and vice-presidents became part of the crorepati club. A significant part of this increase was on account of the sharp spike in the companyâ€™s share price, which raised the value of the stocks that vested during the year.
2019-05-21 01:06:54 Read More

2 exit polls say Naidu will retain AP, 2 others say Jagan will oust him

Exit polls are divided on the outcome of the assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh with at least two pollsters predicting that the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will continue in office and two others forecasting that the opposition YSR Congress party (YSRCP) will get a majority in the 175-member assembly.
2019-05-21 00:04:08 Read More

BJP steps up heat in MP; Kâ€™taka govt on edge

A day after exit polls predicted a BJP win in most of the LS seats in MP, the party said the six-month-old Congress government in the state should prove its majority, prompting chief minister Kamal Nath to hit back saying he was ready for a floor test.
2019-05-20 20:36:37 Read More

Shah to meet NDA leaders, host dinner on May 21

Top leaders of the BJP-led NDA will meet over dinner on Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah expected to be present, party sources said on Monday. The BJP's decision to host the dinner comes following the exit polls which have been unanimous in projecting another term for Modi.
2019-05-20 12:04:13 Read More

Investors richer by Rs 5.33 lakh crore as exit polls predict NDA victory

Investor wealth soared by more than Rs 5.33 lakh crore as the benchmark BSE Sensex sprinted more than 1,422 points Monday after exit polls predicted a return of the NDA government led by the BJP. At the end of Monday's trading session, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies stood at Rs 1,51,86,312.05 crore against Rs 1,46,58,709.68 crore on Friday.
2019-05-20 11:03:03 Read More

MP: BJP asks Cong govt to prove majority

The BJP in Madhya Pradesh Monday said the Kamal Nath-led Congress government in the state should prove majority in the Assembly. Leader of Opposition in Assembly, Gopal Bhargava said his party will ask Governor Anandiben Patel to convene a special session of the state Assembly "to discuss important issues and test the Congress governments strength".
2019-05-20 08:58:09 Read More

BJD may retain Odisha, lose out on LS seats

Going by the exit poll predictions of various survey agencies, Odisha appears to be heading towards a split verdict â€” Naveen Patnaikâ€™s BJD returning to power for a fifth time with a smaller margin, and BJP winning more Lok Sabha seats than the regional ruling party.
2019-05-20 04:49:04 Read More

Sensex zooms past 39k, rallies over 1,100 pts

The benchmark BSE sensex zoomed past the 39,000 mark, rallying over 1,100 points, in afternoon trade on Monday as investors cheered exit poll results that showed the ruling NDA is likely to win the general elections. The 30-share index was trading 1,114.42 points, or 2.94 per cent, higher at 39,045.19. In similar movement, the broader NSE Nifty soared 326.80 points, or 2.86 per cent, to 11,733.95.
2019-05-20 04:09:32 Read More

TRS clear winner in T'gana, a mixed bag in AP

Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) emerged as a clear winner in exit polls released on Sunday. In Andhra Pradesh, however, it was a mixed bag with some surveys predicting YSRCP will get the majority of the (25) seats, while others said TDP has the edge. In the case of Telangana, Times Now-VMR survey indicated TRS would get 13 seats and one each for Congress, BJP and two for Others.
2019-05-19 23:15:00 Read More

Kolkata voters go missing after 3pm, create a mystery

In Kolkata North, 54.9% voters turned out by 3 pm. But, according to EC, end-of-day percentage was barely 61.1%; so only a little more than 6% of voters turned up in the last three hours. In Kolkata South, 58.6% voters turned up by 3 pm. But, the next three hours saw a reversal of this trend and figures stood at 67% by the end of day, lower than the 2014 figure of 69.3%.
2019-05-19 21:10:57 Read More

Exit polls predict another huge Modi win

The exit polls forecast between 277 and 352 seats for the NDA with the BJP getting 227 to 291 seats. Two of them suggested the saffron party may actually cross its 2014 tally of 282. Tally for the Cong ranged from 38 to 87 seats. The 38-seat projection would mean Cong slipping even further from its all-time low of 44 in 2014, while 87 would mean it nearly doubles its tally.
2019-05-19 19:30:36 Read More

#MenToo supporters protest for Menâ€™s panel

The stretch between India Gate and Rajpath witnessed a peaceful protest by the supporters of the #MenToo movement on Saturday. Activist Barkha Trehan, along with members of her city-based NGO, gathered at the location to demand justice for victims of fake rape accusations in the country.
2019-05-19 19:30:00 Read More

Exit polls gossip, don't trust them: Mamata

Dubbing exit polls as "gossip", West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said she doesn't trust such surveys, as the "game plan" is to use them for "manipulation" of EVMs. Most exit polls forecast a majority for the ruling BJP-led NDA in Lok Sabha elections with varying numbers, as the seven-phase democratic exercise ended Sunday.
2019-05-19 14:51:42 Read More

Lok Sabha Election Exit Polls 2019: Highlights

Andhra Pradesh went to polls for its 175 assembly constituencies on April 11 and the voter turnout was 73% the single phase assembly elections in the state. Stay with Times of India for all the live updates.
2019-05-19 11:45:29 Read More

Odisha exit poll live: What lies ahead for Patnaik

2019-05-19 11:34:10 Read More

Andhra exit poll live: All eyes on Naidu, Jagan

Chandrababu again or YS Jagan - the exit poll results for Andhra Pradesh will be announced today after 6pm. The state went to polls for its 175 assembly constituencies on April 11 and the voter turnout was 73% the single phase assembly elections in the state. Stay with Times of India for all the live updates.
2019-05-19 11:29:41 Read More

Andhra exit poll live: 18 LS seats for Jagan

The exit poll results for Odisha will be out shortly. The state recorded an average polling of 73.08% after four phases of elections. Stay with Times of India for all the live updates
2019-05-19 11:29:41 Read More

Live: Voting in final phase to end soon, exit poll results from 6.30pm

Polling for 59 constituencies in the final phase of Lok Sabha elections is about to end, bring the curtains down on the hectic seven-phase electoral exercise. Ahead of the counting of votes on May 23, we bring you data from various exit polls. Stay with TOI for live updates:
2019-05-19 11:05:58 Read More

Live: Modi to win second term, clear majority to NDA, predict exit polls

Most exit polls have predicted that the BJP-led NDA is all set to return to power in 2019. According to poll of exit polls, NDA is projected to win 304 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha. Stay with TOI for live updates
2019-05-19 11:05:58 Read More

102-year-old casts vote in Himachal

Shyam Saran Negi was the first voter to exercise the franchise in Independent India's first elections ever in 1952. Today, 102-year-old, Negi again cast the ballot in his native village Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh. The administration accorded him a red carpet welcome at the polling booth. Earlier Negi had urged the voters to "elect honest and active candidates".
2019-05-19 07:34:01 Read More

Chandrababu Naidu holds second round of talks with Rahul, Pawar

Naidu, who arrived in the national capital on Friday, had met Gandhi, Nationalist Congress Party chief Pawar, Loktantrik Janata Dal leader Sharad Yadav and leaders of the Communist Party of India on Saturday as well. He had then flew to Lucknow and met Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati.
2019-05-19 07:00:25 Read More

Who rules? India has last word today

Sunday would also mark the end of the battle in West Bengal where Trinamool Congress is facing BJP, with traditional rivals Left and Congress being forced to the sidelines. Nine seats voting on Sunday form part of the TMC stronghold where Mamata is the mascot but where BJP has invested a lot of firepower.
2019-05-19 00:48:48 Read More

Live updates: Voting for Phase 7 of Lok Sabha polls under way

A high-stakes battle between NDA and the opposition in 59 seats of the seventh phase will bring down the curtains on the keenly fought Lok Sabha election. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:
2019-05-19 00:28:27 Read More

Post-poll alliance: Naidu meets Rahul, Pawar

A day before the last phase of polling, leaders of opposition parties have stepped up efforts to cobble up a coalition for formation of the next government, with TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu meeting Congress President Rahul Gandhi and CPI leaders in Delhi.
2019-05-18 08:20:50 Read More

Post-poll alliance: Naidu meets Rahul, Pawar

'EC members not clones': CEC Sunil Arora denies rift over code violation

The controversy started with reported decision of election commissioner Ashok Lavasa to stay away from meetings of the full Commission on model code matters. On Saturday, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora termed the controversy as â€œunsavoury and avoidableâ€ saying that even in the past EC members have differed, "but the same largely remained within the confines of ECI".
2019-05-18 08:00:50 Read More

Just rest & relax: India's World Cup players told

The cricketers have been asked to take a break from cricket and relax before leaving for the high-octane tournament. While Rohit Sharma has made his family vacation in Maldives public on social media, it has been learnt that Yuzvendra Chahal is relaxing in Goa and captain Virat Kohli is in Prague. Most players will be back home by May 19 to assemble for the World Cup.
2019-05-18 03:47:00 Read More

Live: Naidu meets Akhilesh, Mayawati in Lucknow

With just one more phase of polling to go, the general election is entering its last lap. It's a time for hectic political parleys amid speculations of what 'Results Day' might throw up. Stay with TOI for all live updates
2019-05-18 03:19:43 Read More

LS polls: 'Brand Nitish' set to trump caste in his Nalanda fortress

The Bihar CMâ€™s sway over Nalanda can be gauged from the fact that JD(U) had won the seat even when the â€˜Modi waveâ€™ swept the state in 2014 elections. The only other seat JD(U) had won was Purnea. This time, however, the buzz in Nalanda is that Kaushlendra would have faced a tough challenge had Mahagathbandhan fielded a strong candidate.
2019-05-18 00:57:32 Read More

Lok Sabha campaign: How SP-BSP battled BJP blitz by going minimalist

They managed to stitch one of the most unlikely alliances, and went on to prove all sceptics wrong by pulling off the months-long joint campaign without hiccup.
2019-05-18 00:41:59 Read More

'Wonâ€™t be able to forgive': PM Modi slams Sadhvi

Looking to send a strong signal that controversial comments on Mahatma Gandhi will not be tolerated, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that though party candidate for Bhopal Pragya Thakur has apologised, he would find it difficult to forgive her and others who have spoken out of turn.
2019-05-17 20:56:46 Read More

Seeking: Right to live life without apologies

Meet these brave members of the LGBTQIA+ community who have decided to come forward to share their stories and tell the world that they belong here, and that it is time for them to live in a space that is inclusive.
2019-05-17 18:35:00 Read More

India lucky to have wicket-takers in WC: Dravid

Batting great Rahul Dravid Friday said the presence of wicket-taking bowlers will greatly benefit India in the middle overs of what is expected to be a high-scoring World Cup.
2019-05-17 17:14:05 Read More

Modi joins Shah's media briefing, says 'we will return with full majority'

PM Narendra Modi on Friday joined BJP chief Amit Shah's press conference and asserted that his government will return to power with full majority. PM Modi told reporters that he will not take any questions because the press conference is being addressed by Amit Shah, and in BJP's system, discipline has to be followed.
2019-05-17 12:13:12 Read More

Cong dismantled idea of Narendra Modi: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi claimed that the his party has managed to dismantle the idea of Narendra Modi in the past 5 years. He also mocked the PM for holding his first press conference just days before polling ends. He also hailed his party's performance as an opposition and said that it has played a pivotal role in protecting institutions from PM Modi and BJP.
2019-05-17 11:48:12 Read More

ICC World Cup: KL Rahul is game for number four

He has not said it in as many words but reserve opener KL Rahul dropped enough hints that he could seamlessly settle into the key number four position, a conundrum the Indian team is carrying into the World Cup. "The selectors have made it clear. I am part of the team and will go with whatever the team decides when we get there," Rahul said.
2019-05-17 11:19:51 Read More

ICC World Cup: KL Rahul is game for number four

Can't forgive Pragya for Godse remark: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he will "never be able to forgive" party leader Pragya Singh Thakur for her remarks glorifying Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi. "It is a terrible statement. She has apologised, but I will never be able to forgive her," PM said in an interview to a TV channel.
2019-05-17 10:07:42 Read More

#MenToo: Court rejects Karan Oberoi's bail plea

A Mumbai court on Friday rejected the bail application filed by Karan Oberoi after listening to extensive arguments from both sides. The actor was arrested on the basis of a complaint by a woman who has accused him of rape. The woman had allegedly been in a relationship with the actor since 2016.
2019-05-17 09:46:10 Read More

My lack of emotion isn't lack of intensity: Dhawan

Soon to board a flight to play in his second World Cup, Shikhar Dhawan, the Indian opening batsman, in an interview to TOI talks about his life away from the pitch and what brought 'thehrav' (state of stability of mind) in his life both as a cricketer and as a family man.
2019-05-17 03:17:28 Read More

SC vacates stay on ex-Kolkata top cop's arrest

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2019-05-17 02:32:56 Read More

Time to claim your space with pride

2019-05-17 00:45:34 Read More

Time to claim your space with pride

2019-05-17 00:45:34 Read More

LS polls: In eyeball-to-eyeball Bengal politics, goons only constant

Trinamool Congress reckons Calcutta and its suburbs should be easy pickings during this last phase. But, as BJP president Amit Shahâ€™s massive roadshow on Tuesday showed, it wonâ€™t be without a fight.
2019-05-16 23:11:21 Read More

Congress reaches out to opposition, hints PM post won't be hindrance

Signs of an accommodative approach towards regional parties emerged on Thursday when senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad issued a public message that â€œCongress has no issues if it does not get the PM post.â€ The signalling is intended to avoid a situation where the opposition parties fail to coordinate swiftly in the event of an unclear verdict.
2019-05-16 19:57:38 Read More

DATE 4

'#MenToo needed because crime has no gender'

Since the Nirbhaya gang-rape case in 2012, there have been faster convictions and stringent actions taken against rape accused. There has also, however, been an increase in the number of false rape cases being filed, to the extent that courts have given judgments asking the womenâ€™s commission to train their counsellors to not encourage false cases.
2019-05-16 19:30:00 Read More>>

Modi, Didi launch all-out offensive as truncated campaign ends in Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched an all-out attack on each other as they made a last-ditch effort to shore up the prospects of their candidates for the nine Lok Sabha seats that will vote in the last phase on Sunday.
2019-05-16 16:16:48 Read More

Tendulkar responds with witty reply to ICC troll

Sachin Tendulkar, always the master of the game, recently proved that he is also the master of witty replies on social media platforms.
2019-05-16 15:40:49 Read More

Tendulkar responds with witty reply to ICC troll

Sachin Tendulkar, always the master of the game, recently proved that he is also the master of witty replies on social media platforms.
2019-05-16 15:40:49 Read More

#MenToo: Oberoi bail hearing to resume on Friday

A Mumbai court on Thursday deferred the hearing on the bail plea of actor Karan Oberoi till May 17 after listening to extensive arguments from both sides. The actor was arrested on the basis of a complaint by a woman who has accused him of rape. The woman had allegedly been in a relationship with the actor since 2016.
2019-05-16 13:14:32 Read More

BJP condemns Sadhvi's 'Godse is patriot' remark

The BJP distanced itself from Pragya Thakur's praise for Nathuram Godse, the man who assassinated Gandhi, even as the opposition stepped up attack on the party and sought a clarification from PM Narendra Modi. The BJP leader later retracted her remarks and said the "party line is my line." Earlier, Pragya had stoked controversy by calling Godse a 'deshbhakt'.
2019-05-16 11:54:54 Read More

'You can seek refund if flat delayed over 1 year'

Judicial forums, including the SC and consumer courts, have repeatedly held that homebuyers cannot be made to wait indefinitely, but it was not clarified when a refund can be claimed in case of delay. Now, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has held that buyers can seek a refund if possession is delayed by one year beyond the date promised by the builder.
2019-05-16 11:19:09 Read More

PM vows new Vidyasagar statue, Didi hits back

During actor Karan Oberoiâ€™s bail plea hearing on Wednesday, the defence counsel alleged that the woman who made rape allegations â€œwas obsessive about him...â€ and by making baseless allegations wanted â€œto destroyâ€ Oberoi. The counsel said that the woman, an astrologer, had â€œa notion that she knew Oberoi from previous birth and was destined to marry him in this lifeâ€.
2019-05-16 10:33:30 Read More

Sadhvi Pragya: Nathuram Godse was a 'patriot'

BJP candidate from Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency Pragya Singh Thakur said that Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse was a patriot. "Nathuram Godse was a 'deshbhakt', is a 'deshbhakt' and will remain a 'deshbhakt'. People calling him a terrorist should instead look within, such people will be given a befitting reply in these elections," she said.
2019-05-16 09:58:17 Read More

'Don't need BJP's money for Vidyasagar statue'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a rally in Uttar Pradesh, had promised to install the statue at the same spot where it stood before being desecrated on Tuesday. Addressing a rally here, Banerjee said, "Modi has promised to rebuild the Vidyasagar statue in Kolkata. Why should we take their (BJP's) money, Bengal has enough resources."
2019-05-16 09:16:22 Read More

BJP govt will install grand statue, says PM Modi

Addressing an election rally in Mau, Modi said,"The statue of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was broken by TMC goondas during the road show of BJP President Amit Shah. Those involved in this act should be given strong punishment". He said a grand "panch dhatu" (made up of five metals) statue of Ishwar Chand Vidyasagar will be installed at the same spot to give a befitting reply to TMC workers.
2019-05-16 07:54:20 Read More

EC cuts short Bengal campaign: Who said what

2019-05-16 07:19:33 Read More

Lok Sabha elections: Why has battle for West Bengal escalated now?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's last two rallies in the state are scheduled to end by 7 pm today. The EC cited "an atmosphere of fear and hatred" and "widely prevalent fear psychosis" in "polling areas" to explain its decision. The nine constituencies are â€” Dum Dum, Barasat, Basirhat, Jaynagar, Mathurapur, Diamond Harbour, Jadavpur, Kolkata South and Kolkata North.
2019-05-16 05:47:50 Read More

#MenToo: 'Accuser obsessed with Karan Oberoi'

Tough task for pacers as WC pitches lose venom

The 734 runs scored in England's recent ODI against Pakistan in Southampton are a fair indication of what to expect. The trend, though, is not exactly new as run-deluge in ODIs in England has become a norm for four years now. From 1971 to 2015, teams crossed 300 in the country only 21 times. But since 2015, itâ€™s been a staggering 29 times.
2019-05-16 03:10:58 Read More

Live: PM Modi attacks Mamata in Bengal rally

2019-05-16 02:36:27 Read More

Now, trouble at IndiGo? Differences crop up between co-founders

The two co-founders of Indiaâ€™s most profitable airline IndiGo, Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal, have hired legal firms for dispute resolution, sources said. While IndiGo did not comment, it is learnt that the differences between the two stalwarts are over Bhatia feeling that Gangwal was trying to gain greater control by bringing his own team.
2019-05-16 01:51:58 Read More

NZ killings: FB agrees to curb livestreaming

2019-05-15 20:32:16 Read More

Chandrayaan-2 will carry Nasa payload too

Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has for the first time revealed that Chandrayaan-2 lunarcraft, to be launched in July, will carry a Nasa â€œpassive experimental instrumentâ€ to the Moon. The US space agency will use this module to calculate the distance between the Earth and the Moon.
2019-05-15 20:10:09 Read More

In a first, EC cuts short Bengal campaign for Phase 7 by a day

Amid surging threats of violence during the last phase of polls in Bengal, the EC has decided to cut short the electioneering for nine LS constituencies, scheduled to go to polls on Sunday, by a day. Invoking the power it enjoys under Article 324 of the Constitution, the EC cited â€œan atmosphere of fear and hatredâ€ and â€œwidely prevalent fear psychosisâ€ in â€œpolling areasâ€ to explain its move.
2019-05-15 19:34:20 Read More

Agencies take shape for spl ops, space, cyber war

Reacting to the Christchurch killing which was streamed live on Facebook, the social media giant has announced in a blog post that it will restrict people who violate its policies from using its Live video feature.
2019-05-15 14:33:18 Read More

Kolkata clashes: PM slams Didi; TMC moves EC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unleashed an all-out attack on Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee, even as the TMC approached the Election Commission with "proof" of BJP's involvement in the violence during Amit Shah's roadshow in Kolkata yesterday.
2019-05-15 12:26:53 Read More

Modi thinks only one person can run nation: Rahul

2019-05-15 10:37:36 Read More

Shah: TMC behind violence in Bengal, not BJP

BJP president Amit Shah on Wednesday blamed the TMC for violence in West Bengal and alleged that the TMC workers vandalised Ishwar Chandra Vidysagar's statue. Addressing a press conference, Shah said that violence did not take place in 6 phases of Lok Sabha elections anywhere but West Bengal which proves that the TMC is responsible for it.
2019-05-15 06:11:59 Read More

'I am a fool, but not that big a fool': Aiyar

Mani Shankar Aiyar, whose â€œChaiwalaâ€ jibe at Narendra Modi, then BJPâ€™s PM candidate, turned into one of the defining themes of the 2014 polls, said on Tuesday that it was just one line in his article and he will â€œnot get involved in mediaâ€™s gamesâ€. â€œMe ullu hun, lekin itna bada ullu nahin (I am a fool, but not that big a fool),â€ he said in Shimla.
2019-05-15 03:01:58 Read More

TOI Exclusive: Kohli, Shastri on WC, Dhoni & more

Determined to walk into the realm of greatness, Indian captain Virat Kohli set his sights on the big picture seven years ago, and that is when he decided who would be individuals helping him get there. Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri talked to TOI on India's chances in the World Cup.
2019-05-15 02:49:40 Read More

These two Muslims swear by Yogi in Gorakhpur

Rahul Gandhi has lashed out at Narendra Modi, saying the Prime Minister thinks "only person can run the countryâ€ while actually it is the people who run the nation. Rahul noted that Modi used to make "fun" of former PM Manmohan Singh "but after five years now Modi ji does not make fun of Manmohan ji. Today, the country is making fun of him (Modi)".
2019-05-15 02:31:43 Read More

Live: EC cuts short campaigning in Bengal, removes key officials

As we head into the final phase of Lok Sabha polls, in which voting will happen on May 19 in 59 constituencies across 7 states and a UT, campaigning has hit a feverish pitch. Stay with TOI for all live updates:
2019-05-15 02:24:41 Read More

Explain H-1B delays & denials: Court to USCIS

A US district court judge has recently ordered the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to provide explanations for the massive delays and denials in H-1B adjudications. USCIS will also have to provide explanations regarding the change in its rule that has adversely impacted IT service companies. Explanations from the USCIS are due in two weeks.
2019-05-15 01:54:23 Read More

#MenToo: Karan Oberoi's bail plea hearing today

2019-05-15 00:58:37 Read More

CPM stares at wipeout in one-time fortress

Driving through suburbs or even rural Bengal, its hard to find CPM election promotions, the walls and hoardings taken up by the flower power of BJP or Trinamool.
2019-05-14 23:09:00 Read More

Lok Sabha polls: KCR angling for deputy PMâ€™s post after poll results?

A TRS spokesperson said Federal Front was open to taking Congress support in case it fell short of numbers to form a government at the Centre but insisted that the Front would not cede the driverâ€™s seat in such a situation. In his meeting with DMK chief Stalin in Chennai on Monday, Telangana CM had urged him to join the Federal Front.
2019-05-14 20:43:58 Read More

Jet Airways top management resigns

The Abu Dhabi-based airline has put a string of conditions like saying it wonâ€™t be able to invest over Rs 1,700 crore; it will limit its stake to 24% in restructured Jet; it wants lenders, who have over Rs 9,000 crore exposure to Jet, to find a majority stakeholder to partner with it and also take a significant haircut to the loans.
2019-05-14 11:36:29 Read More

Federal front open to Cong support, but with rider

Telangana CM KC Rao has been pursuing his idea of a federal front of non-Congress, non-BJP regional parties since 2018. TRS' stance is that in case the front falls short of numbers it could explore the option of Cong supporting it from outside. However, TRS made it clear that Cong won't be given the 'driver's seat' and neither they will support BJP in any manner.
2019-05-14 11:29:02 Read More

Monsoon to hit on June 4, may be 'below normal'

2019-05-14 10:59:13 Read More

Meme row: BJP neta gets bail, but with condition

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to BJP youth wing leader Priyanka Sharma who was arrested for putting objectionable picture of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Facebook. The SC said that the BJP youth leader be released immediately and directed her to tender an apology after her release. Sharma' release will not be bound by the condition of apology.
2019-05-14 06:35:22 Read More

Aiyar justifies 'neech' jibe against PM

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Tuesday said that he stands by his 'neech aadmi' jibe against Narendra Modi and termed his December 2017 remark about the PM as "prophetic". Aiyar, in an article for an online publication, charged Modi of being "guilty of anti-national activity in trying to ride on the sacrifices of martyrs".
2019-05-14 06:16:29 Read More

IPL 2019: How 5 men shaped Mumbai Indians win

From a junior assistant in state public works department to a social media star, Reena Dwivedi has got an instant recognition as the 'woman in yellow saree'. Her photograph in which she is carrying an EVM is all over the internet. "I was married early but then I had a career for myself. Now, that people are liking me, I am enjoying every moment of it... Who doesn't like getting noticed? I am happy," says the 32-year-old from Deoria.
2019-05-14 03:50:54 Read More

Post-poll buzz on woman in yellow saree with EVM

2019-05-14 02:35:33 Read More

Live: Stone pelting, clashes during Amit Shah's roadshow in Kolkata

The focus has shifted to the final phase, in which voting will happen in 59 constituencies across 7 states and a UT. Stay with TOI for all the updates from the campaign trails, and lot more:
2019-05-14 02:25:14 Read More

Strong voting in Muslim-dominated areas in Delhi

While Delhi registered an overall turnout of 60.5% in the Lok Sabha polls â€” lower than the 65.1% seen in 2014 â€” in what could have a significant impact on the results, the constituencies with a sizeable population of Muslims saw an impressive voting percentage.
2019-05-14 02:12:10 Read More

#MenToo: When live-in status, rape law intersect

While Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 'Dad's Army' nearly did an encore, Mumbai Indians' consistency on the big day paid off again during a season where there were more than 30 last-over finishes. Mumbai beat Chennai by one run to clinch a record fourth Indian Premier League title on Sunday.
2019-05-13 23:16:13 Read More

Army raises alarm over rising accidents due to faulty ammunition

The Army has sounded an alarm over the unacceptably high number of accidents taking place in the field due to poor quality and defective ammunition being supplied for tanks, artillery, air defence and other guns by the state-owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).
2019-05-13 21:16:34 Read More

Fani firefight brings Odisha CM, PM Modi closer

2019-05-13 20:36:09 Read More

Fani firefight brings Naveen Patnaik, PM Modi closer, fuels tie-up talk

A week after PM Modi praised Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik for handling the situation before and after cyclone Fani, the latter wrote a letter to the former on Monday, thanking the Centre for reaching out to the state in its hour of need. The exchange of compliments has sparked speculation about a possible post-election alliance between BJP and the BJD.
2019-05-13 20:36:09 Read More

Indiaâ€™s 1st terrorist was Hindu: Kamal Haasan

2019-05-13 20:29:47 Read More

Here, itâ€™s about Balakotâ€™s impact on jobs, not polls

Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj, a documentary filmmaker who advocates for menâ€™s rights, makes a case for gender equality
2019-05-13 20:20:07 Read More

'Naamdar should be ashamed for Pitroda remark'

PM Modi said the opposition party's arrogance was at its peak. Slamming the Cong prez over the issue of 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Modi said he should be "ashamed" of himself rather than "pretending" as if he is scolding Congress leader Sam Pitroda for the comments. Replying to a reporter's question on the 1984 riots, Pitroda, had last week said "Hua to hua..."
2019-05-13 14:46:18 Read More

Curfew in Sri Lanka after anti-Muslim riots

Residents in Muslim parts of North Western Province said mobs had attacked mosques and damaged shops and businesses owned by Muslims for a second day. Police imposed a nationwide curfew until from 9pm (1530 GMT) to 4am, spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said. Authorities also imposed a temporary ban on social media networks and messaging apps including WhatsApp.
2019-05-13 14:35:22 Read More

Kamal Haasan's 'Hindu extremist' remark stirs row

Addressing an election campaign in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, Makkal Needhi Maiyam founder Kamal Haasan had said that India's first "extremist was a Hindu" referring to Nathuram Godse. While BJP, AIADMK, Shiv Sena condemned Haasan's remark, some asking for his tongue to be cut off; Haasan also found support from the Congress and Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) leaders.
2019-05-13 14:20:03 Read More

DATE 5

Won't sell F-21s to any other nation if we get IAF contract: Lockheed

Vivek Lall, VP of Strategy and Dev, Lockheed Martin, said that the company will not sell the fighter jet to any other country if India places an order for 114 planes, a move aimed at pitching itself ahead of its US, European and Russian competitors for the mega-deal. He added that India will also be integrated into the company's global fighter ecosystem.
2019-05-13 11:49:42 Read More>>

Rahul hits out at Pitroda for 1984 riots remark

"What Sam Pitroda said about 1984 (anti-Sikh riots) was totally wrong and he should seek an apology from the country. I am saying this publicly and I also said the same to him over phone. Pitroda ji, what you had said was completely wrong and you should be ashamed of yourself. You should seek public apology,"said Rahul Gandhi at a rally in Punjab.
2019-05-13 11:18:37 Read More

Arrest me for chanting Jai Shri Ram: Shah to Didi

Amit Shah on Monday dared Mamata Banerjee to arrest him for chanting "Jai Shri Ram", claiming that the TMC supremo can stop him from attending rallies in Bengal, but won't be able to stop BJP's victory march in the state. Shah's rally in Jadavpur Lok Sabha seat was called off on Monday after the state government denied him permission to land his chopper.
2019-05-13 09:04:53 Read More

Live: PM Modi addresses rally in Bathinda

2019-05-13 07:10:17 Read More

We were passing trophy to each other: Dhoni

MI won a record fourth IPL title with a thrilling one-run win over CSK on Sunday in Hyderabad as Rohit Sharma-led team snatched victory on the final ball. Post the high-intensity finale, MS Dhoni termed the encounter as a funny one with both teams passing the trophy to each other.
2019-05-13 02:58:29 Read More

MI beat CSK by 1 run to win record 4th IPL title

Lasith Malinga produced an incredible last over to defend nine runs as Mumbai Indians claimed undisputed supremacy in the IPL by securing their fourth title with a narrow one-run win over Chennai Super Kings in a pulsating final. Chennai have now lost to Mumbai for the third time in four finals.
2019-05-13 01:24:47 Read More

Band, baaja & baarat, but no bride for this groom

On May 10, in Champlanar village â€” about 22km from Himmatnagar in Sabarkantha district â€” people participated in a unique wedding
2019-05-13 00:37:30 Read More

Karnataka: Congress, BJP leaders play mind games ahead of results

Both Congress and BJP leaders have claimed that they are in talks with MLAs who are willing to change parties. While BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa has claimed that 20 Congress MLAs are ready to jump ship after the Lok Sabha poll results, Congress minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan claimed that 10 BJP MLAs are in touch with his party leaders and eager to join Cong.
2019-05-12 23:15:00 Read More

Sold & gang-raped, turned away by cops, UP widow burns herself

In Uttar Pradesh, a widow in her late 20s was allegedly sold by her father and aunt for Rs 10,000, gang-raped by her â€œkeeperâ€ and his friends, and then turned away by the police when she approached them for help. The traumatised woman set herself on fire last month and is now battling for her life with 80% burns at a private hospital in Delhi.
2019-05-12 22:35:19 Read More

In hub of illegal migration, battle is between Mamata and Modi

The mighty Ichchamati river that divides India and Bangladesh at Taki is intrinsic to the character of this area. Every year, after Durga Puja, the immersion ceremonies bring Hindu communities from both sides together mid-stream as they send their respective Ma Durgas back to her home.
2019-05-12 21:37:00 Read More

64% polling in phase 6, WB sees more violence

Polling for the penultimate phase on Sunday saw 63.8% turnout in 59 parliamentary constituencies amid fresh incidents of violence in West Bengal, which also polled the highest.
2019-05-12 20:26:12 Read More

â€˜#MenToo is as important as #MeTooâ€™

Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj, a documentary filmmaker who advocates for menâ€™s rights, makes a case for gender equality
2019-05-12 19:30:00 Read More

PM's cloud cover remark registers on oppnâ€™s radar

Opposition parties led by Congress attacked PM Narendra Modi on Sunday for his remarks that cloud cover â€œhelpedâ€ IAF planes evade Pakistani radars during the Balakot strikes, with political leaders calling the statement â€œridiculous and falseâ€. The party attributed a couplet to â€˜Mirza Cloudyâ€™, with a photoshopped image of the PM dressed as Mirza Ghalib.
2019-05-12 16:32:28 Read More

BJP candidate attacked in WB, CEO seeks report

BJP candidate Bharati Ghosh was allegedly attacked twice by local people when the former IPS officer tried to visit polling stations in her Ghatal Lok Sabha constituency on Sunday when the sixth phase of polling was underway there. One of her security guards was injured in stone pelting in one of the two incidents of attack. The state CEO has sought reports from the West Midnapore district magistrate about the incidents.
2019-05-12 07:18:17 Read More

Opposition parties will fall flat in LS polls: PM

2019-05-12 06:54:28 Read More

Opposition parties will fall flat in LS polls: PM

2019-05-12 06:54:28 Read More

Sri Lankan scholar's arrest throws 'spotlights on Wahhabism'

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested a scholar for what they claim are links with Zahran Hashim, suspected leader of Easter bombings, throwing spotlight on rising influence of Salafi-Wahhabi Islam on the island's Muslims. Mohamed Aliyar is the founder of the Centre for Islamic Guidance, which boasts a school and a library in Zahran's hometown of Kattankudy.
2019-05-12 05:27:22 Read More

German nurse on trial for murdering 300 patients

Niels Hogel, 42, is considered the most prolific serial killer in the history of peacetime Germany, and perhaps in the world. Officials suspect that as many as 300 patients may have died by his hand over 5 years starting in 2000. The number of killings and amount of time it took for suspicions to come to light have raised uncomfortable questions for Germany.
2019-05-12 01:28:07 Read More

Live: 19.55% voting recorded in Delhi till 12 am

Voting is under way in 59 constituencies across 7 states for the 6th phase of Lok Sabha elections. Stay updated with Times of India for all the live updates
2019-05-12 00:52:46 Read More

Delhiâ€™s 7 show why it is such a difficult election to call this time

The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that almost entire cash seized during last general election was refunded. â€œSo you are saying that money was released after election and you kept their money in your safe custody for one month,â€ a bench of Justices N V Ramana and M M Shantanagouder said expressing shock over the revelation.
2019-05-11 21:01:17 Read More

How these Muslim authors are writing the wrongs

2019-05-11 20:30:00 Read More

Mumbaikars can now drink water from tap: BMC

2019-05-11 20:25:10 Read More

Govt says cash seized during 2014 polls returned

2019-05-11 20:13:28 Read More

Why â€˜award wapsiâ€™ gang silent on Alwar rape: PM

According to BMC, an average 0.7% of water samples collected daily across Mumbai between April 2018 and March 2019 tested positive for Coliform bacteria, a group of microorganisms present in water bodies that indicate water may not be fit for drinking. This is far better than the WHO norm of 5% limit.
2019-05-11 20:02:36 Read More

Dhoni's 'Dad's Army' fight on for one more final

2019-05-11 08:41:22 Read More

In big boost, IAF gets first Apache Guardian attack helicopter

The first Apache Guardian attack helicopter has been formally handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Boeing production facility in Mesa, Arizona, US on Friday. The first batch of these helicopters is scheduled to be shipped to India by July. Selected aircrew have undergone training at the training facilities at US Army base Fort Rucker, Alabama.
2019-05-11 04:48:55 Read More

#MenToo: Karan offers texts as proof of consent

Actor Karan Oberoi, who was remanded in judicial custody on Thursday over rape allegations filed against him by an tantric and healer, filed for bail on Friday. In his plea, he has termed the FIR against him as â€œfalseâ€, an action â€œmeant to harassâ€, and called his relationship with his 34-year-old accuser â€œconsensualâ€.
2019-05-11 04:31:21 Read More

MS Dhoni credits bowlers for easy win over DC

2019-05-11 02:43:18 Read More

#MenToo: The great gender pushback, now from men

2019-05-11 00:36:32 Read More

Delhi: Why itâ€™s more than just 7 LS seats at stake

Chennai Super Kings entered a record eighth IPL final with a clinical six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 2 on Friday. CSK bowlers played a crucial role, restricting DC to a moderate total of 147/9.
2019-05-10 21:43:01 Read More

AG wanted 3 retd SC judges to probe CJI case

Two days after defending CJI Ranjan Gogoi against the allegation of sexual harassment in the Supreme Court, it was revealed that attorney general K K Venugopal wrote to the CJI on April 22 suggesting that a panel of three retired SC judges be constituted to inquire into the complaint by a dismissed woman employee of the court.
2019-05-10 20:26:20 Read More

1984 was a needless tragedy, Sam Pitroda must apologise, says Rahul

Facing acute embarrassment over Sam Pitrodaâ€™s seemingly dismissive comments on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Congress president Rahul Gandhi weighed in on Friday and said Pitrodaâ€™s statements were â€œcompletely out of lineâ€ and demanded that he apologise for his words.
2019-05-10 19:50:46 Read More

CSK beat DC to set up IPL final against MI

Check CSK vs DC live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, CSK vs DC highlights and more on Times of India
2019-05-10 17:33:46 Read More

6th phase campaign ends; Akhilesh, Sheila, Digvijaya among candidates

Microphones fell silent and weeks of high-octane poll campaigning by parties came to end on Friday evening in the national capital as the 48-hour silence period kicked in from 6 pm ahead of voting on Sunday. In the sixth phase, Akhilesh Yadav, Sheila Dixit, Digvijaya Singh, Maneka Gandhi, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, are among top candidates in the fray.
2019-05-10 15:23:41 Read More

'Hua-to-hua remark': Sam Pitroda apologises

Congress leader Sam Pitroda on Friday apologised for his "hua-to-hua" remark over the 1984 anti-Sikh riots even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the comment and said it showed the "character and arrogance" of the party. "I feel sorry that my remark was misrepresented, I apologise. This has been blown out of proportion,"Pitroda said.
2019-05-10 13:53:13 Read More

IAF intercepts cargo plane, forces it to land

Indian Air Force fighters on Friday forced an Antonov AN-12 heavy cargo plane of Georgia, which was flying from Karachi to Delhi, to land at Jaipur airport. The IAF fighter jets intercepted the cargo plane after it diverted from its scheduled flight path and entered Indian airspace from unscheduled point in Gujarat.
2019-05-10 12:47:19 Read More

#MenToo: Karan Oberoi can seek bail in rape case

2019-05-09 23:57:28 Read More

#MenToo: Some nations don't name rape accused

2019-05-09 23:51:40 Read More

Ex-Maoists join war against reds as commandos

2019-05-09 20:58:56 Read More

In Rabri Devi's village, murmurs of a Modi wave

2019-05-09 20:45:23 Read More

SC to hear Ayodhya land dispute case today

The Supreme Courtâ€™s decision to send the vexed Ayodhya land dispute for mediation by a threemember panel headed by retired SC judge F M I Kalifulla appears to be bearing fruit with the panel expressing hope for a possible negotiated solution, although it is going to be long drawn process.
2019-05-09 20:34:50 Read More

India joins 3 other nations in South China Sea drill

2019-05-09 16:41:34 Read More

Congress counters PM Modi's INS Viraat charge; Navy veterans pitch in

MS Dhoni's childhood coach Keshav Banerjee has said that the former India captain's tactical acumen is unparalleled and that the wicket-keeper is the perfect guide for Virat Kohli when it comes to reading the game and making strategic moves. "Kohli can always fall back on Dhoni if he wants to take any advice," he added.
2019-05-09 14:44:35 Read More

Rajiv stayed on INS Viraat but was on official tour, say retd naval officers

"Rajiv Gandhi was on board the aircraft carrier for two-three days on official duty as the PM," the naval officers, who were on board INS Viraat, said. No foreign nationals like Sonia Gandhiâ€™s mother or friends of the Gandhis like film star Amitabh Bachchan ever embarked on INS Viraat, as is being alleged, added the officers.
2019-05-09 14:30:48 Read More

SC to hear Ayodhya land dispute case tomorrow

2019-05-09 13:27:12 Read More

Jai Shri Ram vs Jai Maa Kali: BJP, Didi battle over Bengali Hindu vote

'Kohli doesn't have game reading quality like MSD'

BJP candidate from East Delhi Gautam Gambhir has rubbished AAP's allegation that he distributed a pamphlet containing "obscene and derogatory" remarks against his political rival Atishi and has dared Kejriwal's party to prove its allegations. Earlier today, Atishi broke down while reading the pamphlet during a press conference and claimed it has been distributed in constituency by her BJP rival.
2019-05-09 12:55:00 Read More

TCS reclaims most valued firm status from RIL

2019-05-09 12:34:26 Read More

Be wary of 'khichdi' govt: PM Modi to voters

Mounting a blistering attack on the opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the voters not to vote for a "khichdi" (coalition) government. Stating that voting for the opposition alliance was fraught with danger, the Prime Minister said, "The 'mahagathbandhan' can only lead to anarchy and instability and make the country insecure."
2019-05-09 12:19:18 Read More

'Talk about my dad but ...': Rahul's response to PM

â€œIf you have to talk about Rajiv Gandhi and about me, do so definitely. But first explain what you have done on the Rafale issue. You should also explain to the people your unkept promise of 2 crore jobs for the youth,â€ Rahul said. His remarks come in response to Modi calling his late father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi â€œBharashtachari No 1â€.
2019-05-09 11:48:34 Read More

DATE 6

Gambhir denies 'obscene pamphlet' charge, dares AAP to provide proof

PM to Didi: Your slap will be a blessing for me

Addressing a rally in Bankura, Modi said "Didi (Banerjee) is publicly saying that she is not ready to accept the country's PM as the head of the nation, but she feels proud in acknowleding Pakistan PM as that country's prime minister."
2019-05-09 06:23:50 Read More

Red takes a shade of saffron: CPM cadres help BJP in fight against Didi

BJP, which is putting up a spirited fight in West Bengal and is expected to raise its vote share substantially, has found an unlikely ally in the Left with CPM cadres silently helping it at the ground level. The common object of hate for the two sides, otherwise sworn enemies, is Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress.
2019-05-09 00:50:46 Read More

#MenToo: 'Law used for vendetta in break-ups'

2019-05-08 20:50:07 Read More

#MenToo: 'Law used for vendetta in break-ups'

RIL and TCS have in the past also competed with each other for the number one position in terms of market capitalisation. TCS is the country's most valued firm followed by RIL, HDFC Bank (Rs 6,24,362.11 crore), Hindustan Unilever (Rs 3,67,880.69 crore) and ITC (Rs 3,67,513.78 crore).
2019-05-08 20:50:07 Read More

'Balakot strike killed 130 to 170 Jaish terrorists'

Around 45 people are still undergoing medical treatment following the Indian Air Force strikes on the Jaish-e-Muhammed terror training camp in Pakistan's Balakot, while the bombings could have killed 130-170 JeM cadres, including 11 terror "trainers", according to Italian journalist Francesca Marino.
2019-05-08 19:51:02 Read More

Nirav Modi doubles offer of security to Â£2m, but fails to get bail again

A UK court on Wednesday denied bail to Nirav Modi for the third time, saying the fugitive diamond merchant who is the main accused in the PNB fraud and money laundering case amounting to up to $2 billion would fail to surrender. Nirav Modi's defence team doubled the bail security to 2 million pounds & offered he would stay on 24-hour curfew at his London flat.
2019-05-08 16:18:38 Read More

Gandhi family used INS Viraat for vacations: PM

PM Modi on Wednesday accused Rajiv Gandhi of using warship INS Viraat for his family vacations. "At a time when INS Viraat was positioned for protection of maritime boundaries, it was sent to take Rajiv Gandhi and his family to an island for a holiday. Even his in-laws were onboard INS Viraat. Was it not a compromise of national security?" the PM said.
2019-05-08 15:29:46 Read More

SC may hand over Amrapali projects to authorities

The SC has said that it may hand over ownership of all Amrapali group projects to Noida and Greater Noida authorities, which will complete the construction work and give the flats to the owners. The top court said that handing over all the projects to the authorities was the best way to get over the crisis caused by financial mismanagement by the group.
2019-05-08 14:36:59 Read More

After PM's Rajiv dare, Priyanka counter challenge

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday challenged PM Modi to fight the last two phases of elections on demonetisation, GST and other issues that he had promised in 2014. This comes after PM Modi had on Monday challenged the Congress to contest the remaining two rounds of Lok Sabha elections in the name of former PM Rajiv Gandhi.
2019-05-08 12:35:27 Read More

Rahul tenders apology to SC in contempt case

Rahul Gandhi tendered an unconditional apology to the SC for "unintentionally" and "inadvertently" linking the apex court order in Rafale review plea to his "chowkidar chor hai" political jibe against PM Modi. Rahul filed a 3-page affidavit rendering an unconditional apology and requesting the top court to close the contempt proceedings.
2019-05-08 05:16:52 Read More

Alwar horror: 'Ordeal went on for 3 hours'

According to the survivor's account, the more she resisted, the more the five men tortured her and her husband. The gang-rape went on for almost three hours. Later, one of the accused even blackmailed the couple with the 11 videos they had recorded for cash.
2019-05-08 03:40:35 Read More

Why perfect scores may not be perfect scenario

Following the CISCE results on Tuesday, where two students scored 100% in all subjects, experts have voiced concern over the trend of high scores in board exams, saying the system was putting a premium on rote learning instead of originality of thought and creativity.
2019-05-08 02:31:45 Read More

Why perfect scores may not be perfect scenario

Pooja Bedi: Itâ€™s time to begin #MenToo movement

My best friend Karan Oberoi has been arrested for "rape & extortion" and drugging and filming the complainant.
2019-05-08 02:05:42 Read More

â€˜Missingâ€™ UP cop found serving life in Tihar Jail

It took UP police five months to realise that one of its constables who had gone missing following a month-long leave in November last year was, in fact, a convict in the infamous 1987 Hashimpura massacre serving a life sentence. Kanwar Pal Singh, a 55-year-old constable posted at Bijnor's Badhapur police station, was finally terminated last Friday.
2019-05-07 23:50:44 Read More

Digvijaya-Pragya war: It's now havan vs havan

As many as 5,000 sadhus under 'Computer Baba' have arrived in the city to campaign for Congress candidate Digvijaya Singh and hold yajnas for his victory. To counter this, BJP candidate Pragya Thakur also performed a havan and offered prayers to mark Parashuram Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya. Temple committees supporting both candidates have added to the frenzy.
2019-05-07 22:22:57 Read More

Modi should get a 'tight slap of democracy': Didi

2019-05-07 20:36:10 Read More

Centre returns names of two high court CJs mooted for Supreme Court

Centre has asked the Supreme Court collegium to reconsider the names of Jharkhand HC Chief Justice Aniruddha Bose and Gauhati HC CJ AS Bopanna for appointment as judges of the SC. Supreme Court sources said the Centre had not raised objection relating to integrity of the two CJs and the reservations mainly centred on their lack of seniority in the all-India judges' list.
2019-05-07 19:50:29 Read More

Sacked SC staffer seeks report of probe

PM Narendra Modi's "Triple-T (Trinamool Tolabaji Tax)" barb at Trinamool Congress invited the strongest-yet response from CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, who said the PM should get a "tight slap of democracy". "If Modi comes back to power, he will destroy democracy. He is changing history, geography and even the Constitution...," she said.
2019-05-07 19:41:02 Read More

2 ISC toppers make history with perfect score

Vibha Swaminathan from Bengaluru and Dewang Kumar Agarwal from Kolkata achieved a perfect 100% aggregate in their Class XII ISC exams, the results of which were declared by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination on Tuesday. As many as 16 students were ranked second, scoring 399 out 400.
2019-05-07 19:30:24 Read More

'Karan Oberoi's rape charges are wrong'

TV actor Karan Oberoiâ€™s friends hold a press conference in support of him a few days after he was arrested on charges of rape and extortion.
2019-05-07 19:10:19 Read More

Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL launched: All details

The sacked woman Supreme Court employee, whose sexual harassment complaint against CJI Ranjan Gogoi was dismissed, on Tuesday sought a copy of the inquiry report to know "how, why and on what basis" the panel found her complaint "without substance". Her letter to the panel iterated her grievance against the procedure adopted.
2019-05-07 18:52:45 Read More

MI v CSK Live: Vijay, Rayudu rebuild CSK innings

Maha, 28, and Wafa al-Subaie, 25, the runaway Saudi sisters who won global attention for fleeing to Georgia and pleading online for protection, announced that they were leaving Georgia to start new lives in a new country without disclosing the name of the new place. The sisters had fled the Islamic country due to its strict guardianship laws.
2019-05-07 14:57:16 Read More

Mittal's Airtel falters in war with Mukesh's Jio

2019-05-07 14:38:43 Read More

US: Leading global efforts to warn nations over China's 'predatory' BRI

The daily tourist footfall in Kurukshetra, the battleground of Mahabharata, has more than doubled in the past four years, while events like Gita Mahotsav have witnessed a 10-fold increase in tourists between 2014 and 2018, according to Kurukshetra Development Board's Madan Mohan Chhabra.
2019-05-07 13:48:31 Read More

Runaway Saudi sisters leave Georgia for new life

For at least a fourth quarter in a row, Mittalâ€™s Bharti Airtel Ltd. shored up its profits with one-time gains, masking headwinds posed by upstart Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. Jioâ€™s roll-out, after its 2016 debut, has knocked Airtel from its perch in a consolidation that shrank the industry to three players from about a dozen four years ago.
2019-05-07 10:57:15 Read More

Guess the next Femina Miss India, win vouchers

Just 48 hours after the end of a gruelling league stage, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will come face to face in Qualifier 1 here on Tuesday to resume the latest chapter of an engrossing rivalry.
2019-05-07 06:51:03 Read More

SC dismisses opposition review plea to increase VVPAT verification

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea of 21 opposition leaders seeking review of its order on the random matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs during LS polls, saying that the court is "not inclined" to modify its order.In the plea, senior advocate AM Singhvi said that VVPAT slips counting should be done on at least 25% of EVMs for the general election.
2019-05-07 05:52:37 Read More

US may hike H-1B visa application fee soon

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.
2019-05-07 05:05:07 Read More

Mighty test for CSK against Mumbai Indians

2019-05-07 04:52:31 Read More

Things don't change overnight. I am just 21, maturity will come: Rishabh Pant

Delhi Capitals' wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant talks to TOI about how his childhood experiences help him deal with setbacks, questions over his maturity, natural talent and more.
2019-05-07 03:20:14 Read More

After spat with Kohli, umpire Llong damages door

Llong signalled the penultimate ball of the 20th over as no-ball. But TV replays showed otherwise. Both Yadav and Kohli expressed dissatisfaction with the umpire's decision. A livid Llong went back to the pavilion and damaged a door by kicking it. He later paid Rs 5000 to KSCA officials.
2019-05-07 02:57:54 Read More

Will tourism impact Mahabharata battleground?

Check MI vs CSK live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, MI vs CSK highlights and more on Times of India
2019-05-07 01:15:48 Read More

SC panel clears CJI of sexual harassment plaint

A 3-judge in-house SC panel headed by Justice SA Bobde dismissed a sacked SC woman employee's sexual harassment complaint against CJI Ranjan Gogoi, finding "no substance" in her allegations. "The in-house committee has found no substance in the allegations," a SC statement said. The complainant rejected the finding and termed it a "grave injustice to her".
2019-05-06 22:18:25 Read More

If all goes well...: Mayawati hints at PM ambition

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has indicated that if she gets a chance to become the Prime Minister, she will contest the Lok Sabha election from Ambedkar Nagar. "If all goes well, I may have to seek election form here because the road to national politics passes through Ambedkar Nagar," she said.
2019-05-06 22:06:56 Read More

Army to induct 460 Russian-origin tanks to add muscle on Pak front

The Indian Army will induct an additional 464 Russian-origin upgraded T-90 'Bhishma' main-battle tanks at a cost of Rs 13,448 crore in the 2022-2026 time frame to bolster its "shock and awe" capabilities on the western front, even as Pakistan is also discussing a deal with Russia for acquiring about 360 such tanks.
2019-05-06 20:23:59 Read More

SC â€˜puzzledâ€™ by two listings of Rafale, Rahul case

"Where is the contempt petition (filed by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi) against Rahul Gandhi? Both matters were to be listed together for hearing," a bench of CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and KM Joseph said when advocate Prashant Bhushan got up to argue the plea for review of the SC's December 14 judgment giving the government a clean chit in Rafale deal.
2019-05-06 19:37:17 Read More

How ISIS radicalized wealthy Lankan Muslims, orchestrated slaughter

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the complaint of sexual harassment against Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. The three-judge in-house inquiry panel headed by Justice S A Bobde said that it did not find any substance in the allegations of the dismissed SC employee who had filed sexual harassment complaint against the CJI.
2019-05-06 13:20:00 Read More

PM invokes Rajiv's Bofors link in dare to Cong

He alleged his efforts to talk to state government officials to take stock of the situation too was "scuttled" by Banerjee. Modi also accused Banerjee of "religious intolerance", and said people were being arrested for chanting 'Jai Shri Ram'. He dared the chief minister to have him arrested for the chant hailing the Lord.
2019-05-06 12:59:30 Read More

PM, Mamata go after each other in West Bengal

2019-05-06 12:14:16 Read More

SC panel dismisses complaint against CJI

The 5th phase of Lok Sabha elections was held in 51 constituencies, spread across 7 states, to seal the fate of many political heavyweights like Rajnath Singh, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Smriti Irani. Stay with TOI for all live updates:
2019-05-06 11:32:46 Read More

CBSE Class X result declared

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the class X Board results for the year 2019 on Monday, May 6, 2019. The link for the same has been activated.
2019-05-06 08:47:53 Read More

Christian-Muslim clashes rock Sri Lanka town

Sri Lanka's Roman Catholic Church appealed for calm and an alcohol ban Monday after clashes between Christians and Muslims in a town scarred by the Easter suicide attacks. Hundreds of security forces entered Negombo to impose a curfew after dozens of Muslim-owned shops, homes and vehicles were attacked.
2019-05-06 08:30:09 Read More

51 seats key to election score as slog overs begin

Fourteen constituencies in UP, seven (of 42) in West Bengal, five (40) in Bihar, four in Jharkhand, besides Ladakh in J&K, vote today. Rae Bareli of Congress matriarch Sonia Gandhi and Amethi of party chief Rahul Gandhi figure in this batch. Union home minister Rajnath Singh is defending Lucknow, and is against Poonam Sinha, the gathbandhan candidate.
2019-05-06 01:22:45 Read More

LS elections 2019 Phase 5 live: Voting in 51 constituencies begins

Stay updated with Times of India for all the live updates on 5th phase of Lok Sabha elections, constituency-wise poll percentage and more
2019-05-06 00:59:03 Read More

US court stops adverse visa policy, gives relief to Indians

A US court has issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the United States citizenship and immigration services from implementing a policy under which "unlawful presence" of international students is computed retroactively. This action is significant for the 2 lakh odd students from India currently studying in the US.
2019-05-06 00:24:59 Read More

Enhanced surveillance: Isro to launch latest radar imaging sat on May 22

The new imaging satellite will boost all-weather surveillance capabilities of Indian security forces and will help detect any potential threat around the Indian borders. As the satellite can also track hostile ships at sea, it can be used to keep a hawk-eye on Chinese naval vessels in the Indian Ocean and Pakistani warships in the Arabian Sea.
2019-05-05 20:34:34 Read More

Rahul offers 'love, hug' to PM for remark on dad

A day after PM Modi 'Bhrashtachari No. 1' barb against Rajiv Gandhi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi replied with a "karma awaits you" message. "Modiji, the battle is over. Your karma awaits you. Projecting your inner beliefs about yourself onto my father won't protect you. All my love and a huge hug," Rahul tweeted.
2019-05-05 19:41:44 Read More

Don't proceed with CJI probe ex-parte: SC judge

Justice DY Chandrachud has written to the Supreme Court's three-judge inhouse committee, headed by Justice SA Bobde, not to proceed with the ex-parte inquiry into a dismissed SC woman employee's sexual harassment complaint against CJI Ranjan Gogoi since the complainant had opted out of the inquiry on April 30.
2019-05-05 19:15:42 Read More

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41 feared dead in Moscow emergency landing

Forty-one people on board a Russian Aeroflot passenger plane were killed on Sunday, including two children, after the aircraft caught fire as it made a bumpy emergency landing at a Moscow airport, Russian investigators said. Many passengers on board SU 1492 escaped via the plane's emergency slides that inflated after the hard landing.â€‹
2019-05-05 17:53:39 Read More>>

LS polls: Rajnath, Sonia, Rahul in fray in 5th phase

Nearly nine crore voters will decide the fate of 674 candidates, including political bigwigs such as Rajnath Singh, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Smriti Irani, in the fifth phase of polling on Monday in 51 constituencies in seven states. The stakes are high for the ruling BJP and its allies as it had swept 40 of these seats in 2014.
2019-05-05 15:32:15 Read More

KXIP v CSK Live: Punjab inch closer to win

Check KXIP vs CSK live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, KXIP vs CSK highlights and more on Times of India.
2019-05-05 13:18:01 Read More

From formation to landfall, how IMD tracked cyclone 'Fani'

On April 21, based on data from various sources, the IMD forecast that conditions were conducive for formation of a low-pressure area in the Equatorial Indian Ocean and south Bay of Bengal. Armed with data from different institutes of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), the meteorologists deliberated on how low pressure could pan out to be.
2019-05-05 12:56:47 Read More

Sachin blames BCCI in conflict of interest row

Just like VVS Laxman, Sachin Tendulkar has also rejected BCCI's observation that his alleged Conflict of Interest falls under "tractable category", terming the parent body "responsible for the current situation" arising due to his role as a member of the Cricket Advisory Committee and an 'Icon' of Mumbai Indians.
2019-05-05 11:00:15 Read More

Modi's 5 yrs traumatic, devastating: Manmohan

PM Modi should be shown the exit door as his 5-year rule has been "most traumatic and devastating" for India's youths, farmers and every democratic institution, Manmohan Singh said. Singh alleged that the past 5 years witnessed "stench" of corruption peaking to "unimaginable proportions", adding demonetisation was perhaps the "biggest scam" of independent India.
2019-05-05 10:19:40 Read More

Why this seat in Bihar is troubling all parties

Itâ€™s not often that all major alliances in a constituency are hit by dissidence. As electioneering comes to an end in Muzaffarpur, dissidents are set to mar the poll prospects of both the NDA and the Grand Alliance (GA) official candidates on May 6.
2019-05-05 04:03:56 Read More

Cong did surgical strikes only 'on paper': PM

"Pehle upeksha, fir virodh, ab me too me too (They initially rejected it, then opposed and now saying 'me too')," said PM Modi challenging the Congress' claim that it too had conducted surgical strikes across the Line of Control. Modi's remark came a day after Congress came out with a list of six anti-terror surgical strikes carried out during UPA rule.
2019-05-03 11:25:58 Read More

'Never hidden or denied I hold Canadian passport'

After Akshay Kumar failed to cast his vote earlier this week, he was asked why he was missing from the polling booths. His statement read: "I really don't understand the unwarranted interest and negativity about my citizenship. I have never hidden or denied that I hold a Canadian passport." He had also explained earlier that he was an honorary citizen of Canada.
2019-05-03 11:16:15 Read More

Anil Ambani needs $2 billion to save last bastion

Reliance Capital Ltd, Anil Ambani's financial services business that almost doubled its profit in five years, had largely remained insulated from the distress plaguing the wider conglomerate. Now, the company is racing to close a planned $2 billion of asset sales to bolster its finances after cash dwindled to $1.6 million as of March.
2019-05-03 06:09:33 Read More

Cyclone Fani hits Puri: Key points

Extremely severe cyclone Fani has led to the evacuation of over a million people from the coastal areas of Odisha. An estimated 10,000 villages and 52 towns in Odisha will come in the path of the cyclone. This could be the first time since the 1999 Super Cyclone, which killed 10,000, that the state would bear the brunt of such a severe storm.
2019-05-03 04:53:49 Read More

Why most cyclones hit Indiaâ€™s east coast

Cyclone Fani is all set to make landfall near Puri between 8am and 10 am. Landfall process will continue till noon.
2019-05-03 04:23:28 Read More

Pakistan issues order to freeze assets of Azhar

Pakistan has issued an official order to freeze the assets of and impose a travel ban on JeM chief Masood Azhar after the UN declared him a "global terrorist". Pakistan-based Azhar is also banned from selling or purchasing arms and ammunition. The UN sanctions committee on the IS and al-Qaida on Wednesday announced the designation of Azhar over its ties to al-Qaida.
2019-05-03 03:47:24 Read More

'Fani' live: Strong winds and rainfall hit Puri

The rescue and relief agencies in Odisha are on high alert in view of cyclone Fani that is likely to make landfall close to Gopalpur near Puri between 8-10am today. Over 11.5 lakh people in vulnerable, low-lying areas of 13 districts are being shifted to cyclone shelters. Stay tuned to TOI for latest updates.
2019-05-03 01:13:09 Read More

Live: Cyclone Fani makes landfall in Puri, heavy rain batters coastal belt

As Fani, a severe cyclonic storm, hits Puri coast in Odisha, the impact of landfall process has started. Over 1 million people have been evacuated to safer places. Stay tuned to TOI for latest updates.
2019-05-03 01:13:09 Read More

'Fani' updates: 3 dead in Odisha, weakened system heads to Bengal

India rejected Chinaâ€™s terms for Azhar ban

China was keen to avoid an India-Pakistan clash. In the discussions with top-level Indian officials, China offered to list Azhar in return for Indiaâ€™s de-escalation. In 2016 and 2017, when China repeatedly blocked Azharâ€™s listing, it used to ask India to negotiate directly with Pakistan on the issue.
2019-05-02 21:47:06 Read More

'Decide on PM, Shahâ€™s â€˜code breachesâ€™ by May 6'

Appearing for the petitioner, Congress MP Sushmita Dev, senior advocate A M Singhvi said the party had lodged 11 complaints and the EC decided only two complaints after five weeks. â€œAt this rate, the EC will take 270 days to decide the remaining nine complaints by which time other elections could be due,â€ he said.
2019-05-02 20:53:34 Read More

1 million shifted as Indiaâ€™s worst cyclone in 20 years hits today

An estimated 10,000 villages and 52 towns in Odisha will come in the path of the cyclone, which could see winds gusting up to 225 kmph, the Union home ministry said after PM Narendra Modi held a top level meeting on Thursday to assess preparations for the cyclone. More than a million people are being moved to safety.
2019-05-02 19:59:35 Read More

95% club soars by 40% in CBSE 12th exams

A total of 17,690 candidates scored 95% and above in aggregate, up 39% from 12,737 in 2018. A staggering 94,299 scored 90% and above, an all-time high for the CBSE. Hansika Shukla of Delhi Public School, Meerut Road, Ghaziabad and Karishma Arora of SD Public School, Muzaffarnagar are the joint toppers this year with a score of 499 out of 500.
2019-05-02 19:48:12 Read More

PepsiCo withdraws case against 4 potato farmers

"After discussions with the government, the company has agreed to withdraw the cases against the farmers," said the spokesman. PepsiCo in April sued four farmers for cultivating a potato variety -- FC5 -- grown exclusively for its popular Lay's potato chips.
2019-05-02 12:59:52 Read More

ED files chargesheet against Zakir Naik

The ED has filed its first direct chargesheet against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on charges of money laundering, officials said. The agency filed the prosecution complaint under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) before a special court in Mumbai and said it has identified proceeds of crime worth Rs 193.06 crore.
2019-05-02 12:29:40 Read More

Pulwama played role in Azhar's listing: MEA

While Masood Azhar's listing as a global terrorist is a massive diplomatic success for India but the grounds on which he was declared a global terrorist did not include the Pulwama terror attack. JeM had claimed responsibility for the attack. On Thursday MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that "Pulwama played a role" in Azhar's listing.
2019-05-02 10:58:10 Read More

Hansika, Karishma top CBSE Class XII exams

Girls outshone boys in the CBSE Class 12 examinations announced Thursday, with toppers Hansika Shukla from Ghaziabad and Karishma Arora from Muzaffarnagar scoring 499 out of 500 marks. Rishikesh's Gaurangi Chawala, Raebareli's Aishwarya and Bhavya from Jind bagged the second rank, scoring 498 out of 500 marks.
2019-05-02 08:20:47 Read More

Dhoni fan Riyan living his childhood dream in IPL

Riyan Parag, 17, shared the field with talisman MS Dhoni during the ongoing IPL season, and in an exclusive chat with TimesofIndia.com, the Rajasthan Royals' all-rounder talked about his journey as an MSD fan to playing cricket's biggest extravaganza and much more.
2019-05-02 08:07:11 Read More

Dhoni fan Riyan living his childhood dream in IPL

CBSE Class 12 results out: 83.4% students pass

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the CBSE Board Class 12 results today (Thursday, May 02, 2019) on the official website of the Board - cbse.nic.in.
2019-05-02 07:42:55 Read More

Are Team India's secrets being leaked in IPL ahead of World Cup?

Ricky Ponting, who will be Australia's assistant coach at the World Cup, is the head coach of Delhi Capitals, while Cricket South Africaâ€™s Chennai-based analyst Prasanna Agoram is working with the Kings XI Punjab. Some of the Indian players believe allowing these appointments "just doesnâ€™t sound correct" ahead of the World Cup.
2019-05-02 04:10:15 Read More

Masood Azhar on constant move since Balakot air strikes

Highly placed intelligence sources told TOI that Azhar, who was designated by the UNSC on Wednesday as global terrorist, has been on the move from one hideout to another since the Balakot air strikes. Following the terror attack in Pulwama, Azhar was provided 10 Pakistan Special Service Group commandos as additional security cover.
2019-05-01 21:10:48 Read More

UNSC designates Azhar as global terrorist

China relented after intense pressure from the US, UK and France and even smaller countries, including Indonesia, the most populous Islamic country in the world which chaired the UN Sanctions Committee that formally made the designation, backing India, much to Pakistanâ€™s embarrassment. Indiaâ€™s Permanent Representative to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin said, â€œBig, small, all join together. Masood Azhar designated as a terrorist in @UN Sanctions list. Grateful to all for their support.â€
2019-05-01 20:51:27 Read More

15 security personnel killed in Maoist attack

The quick response team (QRT) personnel from Kurkheda police station, over 150km from Nagpur, were headed towards Dadapur village near Purada, where the Maoists had torched dozens of vehicles of a Chhattisgarh-based road construction company earlier in the day, when the incident took place.
2019-05-01 19:39:53 Read More

India likely to land on Moon on September 6

Chandrayaan-2 has three modules: the orbiter, lander (Vikram) & rover (Pragyan). â€œThe orbiter and lander modules will be interfaced mechanically and stacked together as an integrated module and accommodated inside the GSLV MK-III launch vehicle. The rover is housed inside the lander,â€ Isro said.
2019-05-01 19:25:27 Read More

Half of 11.7L intâ€™l students from India, China

Collectively, the number of â€œactiveâ€ students from these countries, at 5.8 lakh, comprised 49.5% of the total international students who hold an F visa or an M visa for academic and vocational studies, respectively. The data was released recently in its raw form by the US department of homeland security. (DHS)
2019-05-01 19:10:23 Read More

Bihar: BJP hopes Modi factor will blur caste lines

The wily Kumar clearly has his finger on the pulse of his audience among whom is Bharat Rai, a Yadav farmer from nearby Parsa. Bharat came to Khaira for some personal work but joined the rally after he saw Kumar's chopper land.
2019-05-01 16:05:11 Read More

'No proof of India using Afghan soil against Pak'

The US on Wednesday rejected Pakistan's claim that India was using Afghanistan for spreading terrorism in the country. Pakistan has often presented as evidence the case of Indian prisoner Kulbushan Jadhav, who has been sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of "espionage and terrorism" in April 2017.
2019-05-01 12:53:40 Read More

'In UP, Cong to damage BJP where it can't win'

The Congress is not at all cutting into votes of the SP-BSP-RLD alliance in Uttar Pradesh as the party has fielded candidates either with prospects of victory or having potential to damage BJP's chances in the state, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Wednesday.
2019-05-01 11:37:50 Read More

Live updates: Masood Azhar designated global terrorist by UNSC

After years of efforts by India, Masood Azhar has been designated global terrorist by the UN. Stay with TOI for the latest developments
2019-05-01 10:07:23 Read More

15 security personnel, one driver killed in Maoist attack in Gadchiroli

At least 15 jawans of Quick Response Team (QRT) of the Kurkheda police station in north Gadchiroli were on Wednesday killed in a blast triggered by Maoists at Lendhri pool, located close to Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border on Wednesday. Bus driver of a private vehicle also lost his life in the incident.
2019-05-01 09:21:09 Read More

15 security personnel killed in Maoist attack

More airfare shocks ahead as jet fuel price hiked

Airfares have been high ever since Jet reduced flights from earlier this year and then shot up tremendously after it suspended operations on April 17. The govt has requested other airlines to augment capacity to help bring fares down from runaway levels. Oil companies have raised jet fuel prices by 2.5% for May, after recent rise in crude oil cost and depreciation of rupee.
2019-05-01 06:18:12 Read More

Live: 'Fani' landfall likely Friday morning, evacuation on in Odisha

The rescue and relief agencies in Odisha are on high alert in view of cyclone Fani that is likely to make landfall close to Gopalpur near Puri between 8-10am tomorrow. Over 11.5 lakh people in vulnerable, low-lying areas of 13 districts are being shifted to cyclone shelters. Stay tuned to TOI for latest updates.
2019-05-01 05:00:06 Read More

High turnout in Marathi areas edge for BJP-Sena?

Minority-dominated areas like Bhendi Bazaar, Mohammad Ali Road and Dongri, all part of the Mumbadevi assembly segment in south Mumbai, reported a 48.3% turnout.
2019-05-01 04:13:09 Read More

LS polls live: Tej Bahadur's nomination rejected

As we head into the 5th phase of Lok Sabha polls, campaigning has hit a feverish pitch with leaders criss-crossing the country to woo voters. Stay with TOI for all live updates
2019-05-01 02:38:54 Read More

Why parties wooing UPâ€™s backward sub-castes

In many constituencies, the 76 sub-castes among the most backward castes (MBC) which constitutes 51% of UPâ€™s population play a key role in determining an election result. The emergence of regional parties representing particular castes, and quota have empowered dominant castes among MBCs. However, lower castes are still deprived of the benefits of reservation.
2019-05-01 01:47:50 Read More

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