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Congress introduced 3-language policy. Why is it fighting it now?
Congress leader P Chidambaram’s accusation that the BJP has instigated an 'unprovoked' war with the south would have carried greater conviction had his party opposed the continuation of its failed policy
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How list of India’s enemies killed in Pakistan is getting longer
LeT commander Abu Qatal’s killing was the result of infighting in Lashkar ranks. The shooting ends the months-long pause in ‘mysterious’ killings of terrorists in Pakistan who were high on India’s ‘persons of interest’ list
Not a VIP, how did Ranya Rao dodge frisking at Bengaluru airport multiple times?
Ranya, stepdaughter of a senior police officer, was arrested with gold worth crores of rupees at Bengaluru airport recently. It is alleged that the Kannada actress managed to bypass airport security checks using her stepfather’s influence multiple times in the past. This is what we know so far
It’s Time India Stopped Hiding Its Fab Four
Astronaut-elects are ambassadors whose experiences can inspire young minds. But the Indian approach is to bar them from engaging with public. It makes no sense. US & others all celebrate their astronauts
Why India wants to build its own great wall, of trees
Gujarat to Delhi, it's a massive reforestation of the Aravalis to keep the Thar desert from advancing
- Vishwa Mohan
- TNN
Thinking of studying in the US? Here’s why you should think twice
If the Trump administration has its way, American universities will no longer be hallowed centres for academic research and scientific breakthroughs
- Meghan O Rourke
- New York Times
Nagpur violence: Arson, stone-pelting, attack on cops and curfew, how city endured a night full of chaos
Violent clashes erupted in central Nagpur near the RSS headquarters after protests over the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb escalated. Police and firemen were injured, vehicles torched, and widespread property damage ensued. Union home ministry demanded a report, while Chief Minister and local officials appealed for calm and assured strict action against rioters.
Why being ‘Muslim first’ doesn’t mean being anti-India
In India, the majority community is assumed to be automatically patriotic, while casting doubts on minorities. The divisive tactic of contrasting faith and patriotism as a measure of loyalty will only worsen religious divisions
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
All History’s Violent. Why Pick Only Aurangzebs?
Bloody episodes of India’s past were not only Hindu vs Muslim. There’s brutal European colonialism & caste oppression. What if everyone wants ‘civilisational’ payback?
Liberty’s Getting Trumped In US
In student/tourist visas & green cards, Trump has found an easy way to demonstrate power. But the costs will be borne not just by ‘foreigners’ but by America itself
Criticism will make India better. Let the Vir Dases & Kunal Kamras speak
The hallmark of a strong, resilient, self confident nation is the ability to take criticism – fair or unfair. However, controversies in recent years over the comedy acts of Vir Das, Munnawar Farruqui and now Kunal Kamra have shown that India, currently, is anything but that
Devendra Fadnavis laments govt has to protect Aurangzeb's grave
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis warns of strict action against anyone attempting to glorify Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. This statement comes amid controversy over Congress leader Harshvardhan Sapkal comparing Fadnavis to Aurangzeb, which has sparked political uproar and demands for action against Sapkal.
A boy was ‘heard’ cheering Pakistan and his family lost everything. Is this justice?
What does it mean for our country that a boy is beaten up, his parents are arrested and his home and father's shop bulldozed just for praising another country's team?
- Mihir Desai
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Ban on mosque loudspeakers triggers return of an almost forgotten practice in Sambhal
Authorities removed loudspeakers from the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal on February 23 to enforce noise regulations. This led to the revival of a centuries-old tradition, where Mohd Shoaib now roams the streets at 3 AM, calling people for sehri with his voice and drum.
- Rahul Singh
- TNN
Nagpur violence: ‘Precision with petrol bombs used suggests prior planning’
Nagpur remains under heightened security with curfew imposed on 30% of the city following violent clashes. Police have fortified sensitive areas and arrested over 50 suspects while 1,200 individuals are accused of involvement. Schools and colleges are shut, and extensive property damage has been reported.
MUGs & Mrs: Kitchen patriarchy comes at a cost
Moral issues aside, the cost of Indian men demanding hot phulkas may have significantly impacted our GDP and contributed to India’s continued economic struggles
Nagpur violence: BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur, says Aaditya Thackeray
Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray criticized the Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government for its handling of the Nagpur violence, suggesting it aimed to destabilize Maharashtra similar to Manipur. Thackeray highlighted the lack of response from the Chief Minister’s Office. Fadnavis addressed the legislative assembly, asserting the violence appeared well-planned and emphasized strict action against those responsible.
- TOI City Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Decoding 6,000-Year-Old Language Can Bury North-South Divide
Work by an Indian cryptographer on the still-undeciphered Indus Valley script suggests Sanskrit may have been the root language. If true, it questions Aryan invasion theory as well as the north-south divide
Ukraine war or Indo-Pacific, India & EU must stick together as democracies, back rules-based order: Sweden minister
Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard emphasized the importance of democracies upholding a rules-based order, particularly in the Indo-Pacific where China poses challenges. Sweden supports India's Make in India initiative, contributing through defence cooperation. She backed Nato and discussed potential India-EU FTA benefits, highlighting India's vital role in maintaining global peace and security.
‘If we dig 30,000 mosques looking for temples, are we moving forward as a society?’
First it was the RSS chief who warned India about the dangers of “looking for a Shivling under every mosque.” Now, RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has expressed concern over new mandir-masjid disputes every day taking our attention away from more important matter of nation building.
Aurangzeb row: What’s behind the history wars?
History and politics shape modern nationalism worldwide. India's debates on historical figures like Aurangzeb highlight complex national sentiments. Efforts to reshape historical narratives continue to face challenges, influencing contemporary politics and identity
8 Reasons Why GOI’s Waqf Law Is Discriminatory
Four-term MP and Supreme Court senior advocate argues the amendments violate Constitution & severely limit Muslim representation in waqf governance
Builders, contractors must give 'no Bangladeshi' undertaking: Maharashtra govt
Maharashtra's government requires developers and contractors in Mumbai to ensure they do not employ Bangladeshis and to report any presence to the police. This directive is planned for Navi Mumbai next. The state has arrested and deported a historical number of Bangladeshis but faces difficulties due to lack of cooperation from Bengal regarding documents.
Why we don’t need US to tell us about the reality of intolerant India
The government was quick to reject the USCIRF’s report on the mistreatment of minorities, but for how long can it wilfully ignore the everyday reality of the Muslim experience in India?
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Trump-Putin Won’t Cease The Fire
Moscow won’t yield till Washington applies real pressure * Negotiating for this leverage alone can take up to 6 months * Russia may want Ukraine to ‘cap’ its military size. Upshot: War continues as is
Explained: What 9 months in space can do to a human body
It was an eight-day mission that turned into nine months. This is what Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore survived
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Will India’s redrawn electoral map make the 2029 LS polls pointless?
Southern states fear that the Centre’s push to revise regional representation in Parliament with updated population data will erode their political relevance. Are the fears justified?
- Andy Mukherjee
- Bloomberg
Is This The Right Waqf?
The system needed reform. But GOI’s solution, despite some good ideas, actually weakens regulation. And denying non-Muslims the choice to donate is problematic
For India, there is a bigger worry than US tariffs
The main impact on India will not be US tariffs. It will be the coming recession caused by Trump’s actions. That will depress the GDP of all countries, including the US and India.
'Earth missed you': PM Modi, ministers celebrate return of 'India's daughter' Sunita Williams from space
Defence minister Rajnath Singh and Union minister Jitendra Singh commend NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew for their extraordinary achievements after safely returning from the International Space Station. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expresses pride and admiration for Williams' contributions and accomplishments in space exploration.
- TOI News Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How Ranjani Srinivasan dodged US immigration and fled to Canada
Columbia University's Ranjani Srinivasan’s student visa was revoked by US immigration authorities. That was just the start of her odyssey
- Luis Ferre-SadurniHamed Aleaziz
- New York Times
It’s Not About Waqf
Protests are actually not about the new law at all. They are about a complete breakdown in trust between govt and Muslims. GOI must take the initiative to rebuild trust, no law is up to this task
Stand up for standups even when you don’t like their comedy
We may get upset by what comedians say sometimes, but locking them up is not the solution. In fact, doing so sets a precedent that it’s okay to use state power to suppress opinions and criticism. Is that the India we want? An India where no one feels safe expressing an opinion?
How one of India’s biggest jobs scandals was executed
It’s all in court records. Answer sheets went missing, candidates who had submitted blank answer sheets were selected, appointment letters were issued to those who did not even sit for exams. No wonder one of the court orders striking down the recruitment for teaching and non-teaching staff in West Bengal called the entire process ‘unashamedly’ manipulated
- Sunil Baghel
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Could Gandhi have saved Bhagat Singh? Did he do enough?
In 1931, as Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev faced execution, desperate pleas and high-stakes negotiations unfolded. Gandhi intervened — but was it enough? Some say he failed them. Others say he chose India’s future over their lives
- Rajesh SharmaJairaj Singh
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
As Chinese stocks shine, should Indian investors bet on them?
The China rally is getting broad-based and Indian investors have been pouring funds into Chinese stocks. But there is a specific risk one must know about before taking the plunge
- Sunny Verma
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
‘ … so very very silly’, says software engineer in LinkedIn post after Meta fired him for sharing portions of an internal post from CEO Mark Zuckerberg with his wife
A former Meta engineer, Riley Berton, claims he was fired for sharing already-public company information with his wife, just a day before receiving his performance bonus. Berton contends the information was already leaked and published, implying his termination was part of a broader crackdown on leaks. His claims highlight tensions on workplace privacy at major tech companies.
- TOI Tech Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Vadodara car crash: 'Rakshit Chaurasiya may have insisted on driving'
CCTV footage from the investigation into a fatal accident revealed that Pranshu Chauhan initially took the driver's seat but then moved to the front passenger seat at the insistence of Rakshit Chaurasiya. Chaurasiya then drove the car and later crashed into three two-wheelers, killing one woman and injuring seven others.
- TNN
North-South Formula
For delimitation & GOI resource sharing, cutoff should be 2011 population. Delimitation should be a 20-yr process starting 2031, with 20% adjustment every 5 yrs
'Did not pay condolences': Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi on Maha Kumbh speech in Lok Sabha
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi for not expressing condolences for the Maha Kumbh stampede victims during his Lok Sabha address. He also highlighted employment issues. PM Modi had praised the success of the Maha Kumbh 2025, attributing its success to the people of India, Uttar Pradesh, and Prayagraj, and countered critics who doubted India's capabilities.
- TOI News Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Chennai police crack double murder case in Kotturpuram, arrest 12 suspects
Chennai police have arrested 12 individuals in connection with a double murder in Kotturpuram. The victims, Arunkumar and Padappai Suresh, were killed on Sunday night, leading to the arrest of prime suspect Sukku Kaapi Suresh and his accomplices. Investigations indicate that the motive was related to past conflicts and a drug business.
- A Selvaraj
- TNN
Security breach at Vaishno Devi shrine as woman claiming to be ex-Delhi cop arrested with loaded pistol
A Delhi woman was arrested at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir after a loaded pistol with six rounds was found in her possession. The firearm's licence had expired years ago. Meanwhile, another pilgrim from Uttar Pradesh was booked after two cartridges were discovered in his bag.
- TOI City Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘Jinxed’ bungalow or political trapdoor? Uttarakhand minister’s resignation fuels myth
Uttarakhand's R2 bungalow in Yamuna Colony is rumored to be 'unlucky'. Finance minister Premchand Aggarwal's recent resignation adds to this belief. Since the N D Tiwari-led Congress govt, several occupants, including Shoorveer Singh Sajwan and Harak Singh Rawat, faced abrupt political ends. The bungalow's reputation as politically jinxed continues with Aggarwal's departure.
Why Can’t Indians Fly In Style Like Singaporeans?
Clogged airline toilets are too much. But these are hardly isolated problems with our airlines. Not one carrier delivers the kind of global excellence that’s seen in Indian hospitality
ChatGPT is destroying coding jobs in the US. Will IT jobs in India be next?
Not necessarily, if we can reengineer education and social norms to thrive – not just survive – in the AI age. Here's how
- TK Arun
- ET Bureau
How Muslim resistance to Waqf reforms is hurting the community
The stated goal of the reforms is administrative fine-tuning, but the government’s confrontational and patronising posture towards Muslims undermines trust in its motives
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Here’s what NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore can’t wait to do after landing on Earth
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth soon. They stayed on the ISS for nine months due to issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. Now they will return in SpaceX's Dragon capsule. NASA planned their return for March 19, 2025. This mission highlighted both the resilience of astronauts and challenges in commercial spaceflight.
- TOI Science Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Sunita Williams' return to Earth: Why SpaceX's Dragon takes 17 hours while Russia's Soyuz returns in just 3.5 hours
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are returning to Earth aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon after a nine-month stay at the International Space Station. The return, initially planned for June 2024, was delayed due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner. The Dragon capsule will splash down off Florida's coast, safely bringing the astronauts back.
- TOI Science Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
They believe Covid vaccine killed their daughters. Now, SC has raised their hope for justice
The petition filed by two sets of parents, who lost their daughters soon after they were vaccinated, seeks a committee set up to study the side effects of Covid vaccines and compensation for their loss
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Dehuli massacre: UP court gives death penalty to 3 men for killing 24 Dalits in 1981
A Uttar Pradesh court has sentenced three men to death for the 1981 massacre of 24 Dalits in Dehuli. The massacre was allegedly to punish Dalit witnesses against upper-caste criminals. Of the 17 accused, 14 died during the trial, while another is absconding. The remaining three, all in their early 70s, were convicted on Tuesday.
- TOI News Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Dhruv Rathee's question to Grok
Violence broke out in Nagpur’s Mahal area due to miscommunication, resulting in stone pelting and vehicles being set ablaze. Police have restored order using tear gas and deploying additional forces.
- TOI Tech Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Free Speech, Anyone?
If freedoms promised by Article 19 must mean anything, our politicians must grow more tolerant of criticism. Otherwise, we can’t call ourselves a real democracy
How ‘Iron Brother’ China is boosting Pakistan’s military capability
The Trump administration is unlikely to scale up security ties with Islamabad despite the latter’s cooperation in nabbing a key IS-K terrorist recently. This could potentially help China to maintain its position as the most trusted ally of Pakistan
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
'You need family, but ...': Kapil Dev weighs in on BCCI's family travel curbs during cricket tours
Kapil Dev emphasises a balanced approach for cricketers’ families during extended tours, aligning with BCCI's new policy. Families can join players for limited days depending on tour length. Virat Kohli also highlights the importance of family support for player rejuvenation. Kapil expressed this at an event featuring top golfers in New Delhi.
- Jyotirmoy Halder
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Fadnavis wants a Shivaji memorial in Agra to rival Taj
Shivaji Maharaj’s daring escape from Aurangzeb’s captivity in Agra is now at the center of a fresh political storm. As Maharashtra unveils plans for a grand memorial near the Taj Mahal, critics argue it’s a bid to reshape the city’s historical narrative
- Alka DhupkarRajesh Sharma
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Don't quash proceedings in economic offences without trial: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has rejected former Gujarat IAS officer Pradeep Sharma's plea to discharge him from a money laundering case, emphasizing that economic offence proceedings should not be quashed without trial. SC clarified that money laundering is a continuing offence and does not conclude with a single instance.
'Instead of spreading lies, vacate Indian territory': MEA slams Pakistan for calling PM Modi's remark 'misleading'
India has responded strongly to Pakistan's comments on PM Modi's remarks about Jammu & Kashmir, labeling Islamabad as a sponsor of cross-border terrorism that hinders regional peace. The Kashmir issue remains unresolved since 1947, with Pakistan occupying parts of Kashmir and backing terrorism. India's position on Kashmir was reaffirmed with the revocation of Article 370 in 2019.
- TOI News Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
After remarks on Muslim MLAs, Suvendu Adhikari now raises pitch against Mamata govt over Ram Navami celebrations
West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari criticizes the Trinamool government, claiming that Hindus will resist any attempt to stop Ram Navami celebrations and accusing Mamata Banerjee of appeasing a particular community. This comes amid heightened tensions and allegations of violence during Holi in the state.
- TOI News Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Alphabet buys Israeli startup Wiz for $32 billion in CASH: What the Biggest deal in Google history that collapsed in 2024 hints about the US government
Alphabet plans to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion, enhancing its cloud offerings. The acquisition, awaiting regulatory approval, marks Alphabet's largest to date and aims to bolster its competitiveness against AWS and Microsoft Azure while improving cybersecurity capabilities using AI-driven solutions.
- TOI Tech Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Trump Vs Harvard: If He Wins, America Loses
The richest American university will be hit by govt funding freeze because its endowments can’t be used for general financing. But a weakened Ivy League will cost US even more, and benefit China
- Renuka Bisht
- TNN
‘India-China Can Achieve A Dragon-Elephant Tango’
Next month marks 75 yrs of diplomatic relations. Chinese ambassador writes that development, the biggest shared goal, benefits from synergy between New Delhi and Beijing
Burning Cash, Burning Question
Post-Justice Varma controversy, judicial accountability is back in focus. A direct role for politicians puts judges’ independence at risk. But courts must admit that in-house procedures haven’t inspired confidence
Is pressure to be a ‘good Muslim’ dragging Pak cricketers down?
The latest debacle at the Champions Trophy has again prompted questions in the Pakistani media about how important enthusiastic display of religiosity is in the country’s cricket team. Can a lack of willingness to wear your religion on your sleeve cost you a place in the team? And do cricketers use religion to shield themselves when things go wrong on the field?
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Mumbai: Solution Is The Problem
India’s most celebrated metropolis is a textbook case of how fancy transport projects can create more urban snarl. It’s driven people to nostalgia for simple BEST days
'Blatant disregard for human life': 44 years on, 3 sentenced to death for massacre of 24 Dalits in Uttar Pradesh village
A special court in Uttar Pradesh sentenced three men to death for the 1981 Dehuli massacre, where 24 Dalits were killed. The brutal crime was considered exceptionally heinous and warranted the death penalty. Despite the long trial period, evidence led to their conviction. Survivors expressed relief but sought protection and support for rebuilding their lives.
- Mohd Dilshad
- TNN
Watch: Moment Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore made spectacular splashdown after 286 days in space
Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams safely returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month stay on the ISS due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner crew capsule. They were brought back by SpaceX, which faced its own delays. During their extended mission, they completed crucial experiments and spacewalks, setting records and garnering prayers and support from the American public.
- TOI Science Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How a gory night unfolded in Delhi's Pitampura: Elderly couple strangled, home ransacked
A septuagenarian couple was brutally murdered in their Kohat Enclave home in northwest Delhi. Their new caretaker, who was hired just four days prior and is now missing, is the prime suspect. The incident, which appears to be a robbery, has left the community in shock.
- TNN
Will Muslims get a quota in govt contracts in Karnataka?
Karnataka’s proposal to reserve 4% of government contracts for Muslim contractors has ignited a fierce political and legal battle. While the Congress calls it ‘affirmative action’, the BJP says it is ‘appeasement’
- Sunil BaghelBhavika Jain
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘I made history, but Sonia Gandhi refused to take my call’
In her autobiography In Pursuit of Democracy: Beyond Party Lines, the former Rajya Sabha deputy chairperson recalls being kept on hold for an hour after calling Sonia Gandhi in 1999 to share news of her election as IPU president. Heptulla left the Congress in 2004 following reported differences with Sonia Gandhi. She later joined the BJP
Why women who toppled Hasina’s regime are now fearing the worst
As Bangladesh tries to rebuild its democracy, a streak of Islamic extremism that had long lurked beneath the country’s secular facade is bubbling to the surface
- Mujib MashalSaif Hasnat
- New York Times
'Gunshots, bag snatched': Chandni Chowk trader’s employee robbed of Rs 80 lakhs at gunpoint in Delhi
A trader in Chandni Chowk was robbed of approximately Rs 80 lakh in 48 seconds. The heist was captured on CCTV, showing the perpetrator firing in the air and snatching a bag of cash. Police believe the crime might involve insider knowledge and are investigating. The incident has led to calls for increased security in the area.
- TNN
In charts: Shehbaz Sharif says Pak will beat India. Can he defeat poverty, unemployment and illiteracy first?
Pak PM recently declared that he would change his name if Pakistan didn’t beat India in every development parameter. Was he talking sense? Here’s what the numbers reveal about the gap between India and Pakistan’s progress
- Jayanta KalitaChandrima BanerjeeRajesh Sharma
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Merchant navy officer killed after London return: Wife, lover dismember body, hide it in cement drum in Meerut
A 35-year-old merchant navy officer from London was murdered by his estranged wife and her lover in Meerut. The victim’s dismembered body was sealed in a cement-filled drum, discovered nearly 15 days later. Police arrested the culprits, who tried to cover up the crime by misleading the victim's family.
In charts: Christians, Buddhists lead mass exit from religion
However, people born into Islam or Hinduism rarely change religions or stop believing, finds a survey of 36 countries by Pew Research Centre
Anti-DEI Trump may fuel rise in hate speech here
Trump’s directives have emboldened social media platforms to bin fact-checkers and rely on crowdsourcing. This could amplify hate
Are more bank stocks at risk of a meltdown like IndusInd Bank?
After IndusInd Bank reported a loss of ₹2,100 crore due to this trade, RBI wants to probe other banks to see if they have traded in similar kinds of derivatives that involved yen transactions
- Pravin PalandeSunny Verma
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Commonwealth membership is an affront to postcolonial India
If India leaves the Commonwealth, it will actually enhance its influence as an independent voice to deal with global issues like the Russia-Ukraine war
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Nagpur violence: Accused touched female cop inappropriately, FIR reveals
A reported Nagpur violence incident involved an accused inappropriately touching a woman police official during a clash. Provoked by the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, the unrest led to vandalism and multiple injuries. Local residents confirmed significant property damage, while authorities attributed the escalation to misinformation.
- TOI News Desk
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Kerala’s welfare state is running on fumes. Will it collapse soon?
The famed ‘Kerala model’ unravels as debt skyrockets, salaries and pensions consume over 75% of the state’s revenues, and borrowing limits tighten
- KP Saikiran
- TNN
Is Yogi Adityanath the X factor in Modi-Shah duopoly?
If Narendra Modi decides to step aside as prime minister between 2029 and 2034, Union home minister Amit Shah is his natural heir — but Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath is the X factor
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Aftermath of riots: When cops broke down doors, went on rampage in Nagpur
Police in Nagpur allegedly used excessive force while searching for riot suspects, damaging property and detaining locals, some of whom claim they were innocent. Residents reported officers breaking doors, smashing vehicles, and arresting people at random during Ramadan. The police recommended that any evidence of misconduct be reported for action.
Rs 8,000cr spent since 1993, Yamuna still died in Delhi. Can it be revived in 3 years?
Politics aside, Yamuna river has been stewing in muck, sewage and industrial waste. in 32 years Some Rs 8,000 crore has been spent, but the result: utter failure. BJP's manifesto promise is to clean up the river in three years. Can it deliver?
The Hindu nation was fake. But its land grab in Bolivia was real
Emissaries of the United States of Kailasa, led by fugitive Swami Nithyananda, were deported after negotiating 1,000-year deals with indigenous groups in the South American country
- Mujib MashalMaria Silvia Trigo
- New York Times
How India is making Yunus pay for his ‘landlocked Northeast’ comment
New Delhi’s withdrawal of the trans-shipment facility to Bangladesh comes in the wake of the increasingly ‘anti-India stance’ of the Muhammed Yunus-led interim government. MEA, however, says the privilege offered to Dhaka had begun causing significant operational issues at Indian ports and airports
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why SC verdict on Congress MP could help BeerBiceps, Kunal Kamra
The apex court’s judgment quashing an FIR over a poem gives the police and courts clear guidelines on how to act in cases filed against works of art, performances and literature.
- Sunil Baghel
- TNN
Took parents' property but not taking care of them? Trouble ahead for you
Madras high court has ruled that if a son/daughter goes back on the promise of taking care of their parents, they could lose the property received from them
- Sunil Baghel
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How a boatman earned ₹30 crore in 45 days at the Maha Kumbh
Recalling the bustling crowds of the 2019 Kumbh, Pintu Mahara made a bold and calculated gamble: He took a loan and mortgaged the family jewellery to expand his fleet from 60 to 130 boats. And the gamble paid off big time
- Kapil Dixit
- TNN
Coup rumours in Bangladesh: What history tells us and what it means for India
There have been rumours regarding the impending imposition of martial law or a state of emergency in Bangladesh. While the army chief has dismissed such speculation, India is keeping a close tab on events unfolding in the neighbouring country
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Who is to blame for ₹1,500cr accounting fiasco at IndusInd Bank?
It’s a tale of divergent accounting treatment within a bank, permitted at the time, and convenient choices that later proved expensive
- Sugata Ghosh
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Explained: What happens if a judge is suspected to be corrupt?
There is an ‘in-house procedure’ in place to probe allegations of misconduct and corruption against higher court judges. How does it work and who has the final say on such matters? Will it also be applicable to Justice Varma of the Delhi HC, in whose house burnt cash piles were allegedly found recently?
- Team TOI Plus
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How RSS has tied itself in knots over Aurangzeb
As the BJP leads a high-octane campaign to remove Aurangzeb’s tomb from Khuldabad in Maharashtra, the RSS has struck a discordant note on the issue
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
It’s Not Wills, It’s The Will To Change
Two decades after inheritance rights for women were codified, daughters are still discriminated against. One reason patriarchy thrives is lack of awareness about women’s rights in this area
Who can stop Trump from committing economic and political suicide?
Donald Trump is seeking a place in history as the president who destroyed the post-WWII order and made America great again. But he’s going to become immortal for quite the opposite
- Swaminathan S Anklesaria Aiyar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES