Supreme court seeks clarification on EVMs-VVPAT from Election Commission by 2 pm | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court sought clarification from the Election Commission regarding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and summoned a senior poll panel official for a hearing at 2 pm on Wednesday. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, presiding over a case on verifying votes cast using EVMs with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), said…

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‘I have high hopes for this boy’: Virender Sehwag backs this youngster for T20 World Cup squad – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has thrown his support behind Yashasvi Jaiswal, affirming the Rajasthan Royals‘ young star’s potential inclusion in India’s T20 World Cup squad, despite a challenging start to the IPL season.Speaking candidly about the pressure of comparisons, on Cricbuzz, Sehwag drew from his own experiences, stating, “See, even I was…

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‘Robert Vadra Ab Ki Bar’ poster surfaces outside Congress party office in Amethi | Lucknow News – Times of India

AMETHI: The Congress party has not yet announced its candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi constituency, posters featuring Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have appeared outside the party’s office on Wednesday in the Gauriganj area of Amethi. This recent development has sparked speculation about his potential…

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Applying for Europe travel visa? No immediate benefit of new Schengen visa rules likely for Indians; long appointment wait times continue – Times of India

Applying for a European visa? The travel industry has welcomed the new “favourable” Schengen visa rules for Indians, but industry executives believe that the changes are unlikely to provide any immediate relief for those seeking to travel to Europe who have been frustrated by long appointment wait times for the past three years. However, they…

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Now, Indian Railways to offer affordable meals for General Class Coach passengers; check details – Times of India

Indian Railways plans to scale up its new program to provide affordable meals for passengers traveling in General Class Coaches, that is passengers who travel in unreserved coaches. The initiative is in response to the anticipated increase in passenger traffic during the summer season. “The Indian Railways recognizes the challenges faced by those traveling in…

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Congress into damage control mode amid backlash over Sam Pitroda’s comments on wealth redistribution | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Wednesday clarified its stance on Sam Pitroda‘s recent comments regarding wealth redistribution. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh emphasized that while Pitroda is a respected figure and has the right to express his personal opinions freely, his views do not necessarily reflect the official position of the party.“Sam Pitroda has…

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Sensational Shivam Dube ahead of CSK legends MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina in this big IPL record | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings batting all-rounder Shivam Dube reached a significant milestone in his IPL career, surpassing the 1,000-run mark for the franchise during their recent clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Chepauk stadium. Dube’s impressive performances have not only solidified his position in the CSK lineup but have also placed him as…

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‘The first time I met him was on a flyover’: RCB players share memories of birthday boy Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket News – Times of India

Sachin Tendulkar continues to inspire a generation of cricketers; and as the legend celebrates his 51st birthday today, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) players paid their tribute to the batting icon while sharing their memories of him.Dinesh Karthik is someone who has also played with Sachin Tendulkar, and he had a couple of interesting stories…

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