‘Take my words back’: BJP’s Bidhuri first defends, then ‘regrets’ Priyanka comment | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party‘s candidate from the Kalkaji assembly constituency, Ramesh Bidhuri, has now regretted his “Priyanka Gandhi‘s cheeks” remark that stirred controversy. Talking to news agency ANI, he said, “I express regret over it and I take my words back.” The BJP candidate courted controversy by saying that with the party’s victory in…

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Two arrested, Hyderabad college principal among 7 booked after female students accuse staff of filming in washrooms – Times of India

NEW DELHI: At least two individuals were arrested and the principal booked on Sunday after female students of a private engineering college in Medchal, near Hyderabad accused kitchen staff of filming them in hostel washrooms. Following student protests on January 1 and 2, authorities filed a case against seven individuals, including the arrestees, principal, director…

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Amid strained ties, Bangladesh cancels judges’ training programme in India – Times of India

Bangladesh’s interim government has cancelled a planned training programme for 50 judges and judicial officers in India, amidst the ongoing diplomatic spat between Dhaka and New Delhi. The Bangladesh’s law ministry confirmed the decision on Sunday, saying only that a previous notification permitting the programme had been revoked. Reports from The Daily Star noted that…

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Boom Magic to Record Crowds! Five big talking points from 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy – Times of India

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 24/25 (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia secured a six-wicket victory in the fifth and final Test against India in Sydney, clinching the series 3-1 and securing their place in the World Test Championship final. The match concluded on the third day, with India being dismissed for 157 in their second innings, adding only…

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‘Reflects AAP’s commitment’: Arvind Kejriwal says projects launched by PM Modi ‘joint ventures’ of Delhi government, Centre | India News – Times of India

Arvind Kejriwal during press conference NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, addressing a press conference on Sunday following the inauguration of several key projects in Delhi, on Sunday called it a joint venture between Delhi government and the Centre, showing ‘AAP’s commitment’ to Delhi.“Projects launched by PM joint venture between Delhi government,…

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Delhi LG approves employment relief for 1984 anti-Sikh riot’s 88 victims, waives educational and age limits | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Sunday has sanctioned complete educational qualification waivers and age limit extensions up to 55 years for 88 employment applications from 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims. These concessions have been granted for their recruitment as multi tasking staff (MTS) in government service.The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, along…

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Foreign investors pull out Rs 4,285 crore from Indian equities amid high valuations, global headwinds – Times of India

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 4,285 crore from Indian equities during the first three trading days of January, reflecting apprehension ahead of the third-quarter earnings season and concerns over high stock valuations. This follows a net inflow of Rs 15,446 crore in December 2023, according to depository data.This shift in investor sentiment is attributed…

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‘AAP-da govt doesn’t have vision to develop Delhi’, says PM Modi | India News – Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stepped up his attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government, saying the “AAP-da government does not have the vision to develop” the national capital.Addressing a public rally in Rohini, PM Modi said the responsibility to be given to “AAP-da” means “punishment…

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