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The Times of India Salman Khurshid, niece land in ‘vote jihad’ soup

Salman Khurshid and Maria Alam Khan booked for 'vote jihad' remarks, violating the model code. They supported Dr Naval Kishore Shakya. Concerns raised over 'Sanghi government' and 'ganga-jamuni' culture protection. Disparities highlighted in Chittoor code enforcement.

The Times of India Put your house in order or face consequences, Delhi HC warns Meta

Delhi HC on Tuesday took a dim view of Meta’s complaints redressal mechanism and said its functioning was “far worse than a govt department.” It was listening to a request from a media company regarding the blocking of its Instagram page by Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, due to alleged copyright violations.

The Times of India Raj Babbar gets Cong ticket from Gurgaon, Anand Sharma to fight from Kangra

An announcement has revealed the significant influence of satrap Bhupinder Hooda in choosing Haryana candidates, with actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar set to run for the Lok Sabha elections from Gurgaon. Babbar surpassed the party’s OBC department chairman Ajay Yadav in the nomination race, reportedly due to Hooda's insistence on the former MP who is his close friend.

The Times of India As Rahul rallies in Bhind, 6-time MLA quits Congress, joins BJP

On a day when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was campaigning in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhind, six-time MLA Ram Niwas Rawat, who is an OBC veteran from the same Chambal region, decided to quit the party and join BJP. Rawat, who is 64 years old and a legislator from Vijaypur in the Gwalior-Chambal region, is the second sitting MLA to resign from Congress and join BJP during the Lok Sabha election.

The Times of India Calcutta HC allows older couple to have child through IVF

Calcutta HC permits an older couple to undergo IVF after their son's suicide, making an exception due to the wife's age. The legal battle over the husband's age was resolved, allowing them to proceed with assisted reproductive technology.

The Times of India Read your today's astrological predictions

Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for May 1, 2024. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today!

The Times of India In extreme heat, transport sector takes a hit

Kolkata's public transport system witnesses changes with peak hours till 10 am and reduced afternoon flow. Operators adjust routes and trips to cope with decreased demand, impacting passenger experience and safety measures.

The Times of India Minor girl raped in Misrod boarding school hostel in Bhopal

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped at a Bhopal boarding school hostel. The incident, reported by the girl's mother, led to police registering a case under IPC and Pocso Act, trying to identify the suspect.

The Times of India Final EC figures put Phase 1 turnout at 66.1%, 66.7% voted in Phase 2

The Election Commission released the final voter turnout percentages for the first and second phases, which were 66.1% and 66.7% respectively, a few days after the polling was completed. This also happened on a day when opposition parties raised concerns about the delay in releasing the data to the public. In 2019, the voter turnout was 69.4% in the first phase and 69.2% in the second phase.

The Times of India HC rejects Congress appeal to be allowed to contest Indore seat

MP high court dismisses Patel's plea for Congress nominee in Indore Lok Sabha elections after Bam joins BJP. Patel seeks symbol, but HC dismisses the plea. BJP fields Lalwani, Congress changes candidate for Berhampur seat.

The Times of India SP candidate calls Atiq Ahmad, Mukhtar Ansari ‘heroes’, booked

SP candidate Zia ur Rahman Barq glorified gangsters during a poll meeting, leading to his booking. He mentioned ill-treatment of Azam Khan and criticized ruling party ministers' divisive speeches. The Election Commission was urged to intervene.

The Times of India 'Highway to hell’: Officer with spinal issue travels 252km by foot

Col Jangvir Lamba, 52, defied medical advice to compete in marathons like Ironman Triathlon and Sahara desert races. He tackled extreme challenges, finding parallels between the races and life, eyeing future feats like crossing the English Channel.