Who is Ekrem Imamoglu, the Turkish mayor who could challenge Erdogan – Times of India

On Sunday, Istanbul was energized by tens of thousands of opposition supporters who gathered to celebrate Ekrem Imamoglu’s re-election as mayor. This event marked a significant defeat for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party, echoing Imamoglu’s initial 2019 victory. The celebration was highlighted by the lighting of torches and the waving of Turkish flags, a…

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SC is fully independent, brooks no political interference, Justice Gavai tells US audience | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: At a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi got involved in highlighting alleged pressure being exerted by certain sections of activist lawyers on the courts, Justice Bhushan R Gavai, one of the most senior judge of SC, on Saturday said India’s apex court is fully independent and brooks no political interference.Speaking to an…

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4 dead, 360+ in hospital as winds batter north Bengal for 5 minutes | India News – Times of India

JALPAIGURI: At least four people were killed – crushed under falling trees – at two different places when a nor’wester, accompanied by a ‘mini tornado‘, lashed Jalpaiguri for five minutes on Sunday afternoon.Around 367 people had to be hospitalised for injuries, even as initial estimates said there was massive loss to property at Jalpaiguri Sadar…

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Kin of Congress veterans lead Assam BJP’s youth brigade | India News – Times of India

GUWAHATI: Congress stalwarts’ offspring have crossed party lines to bolster BJP’s youth brigade in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections in Assam, marking a significant shift in political allegiance from the legacy of their fathers.Among these emerging leaders is Angkita Dutta, former Assam Pradesh Youth Congress chief and daughter of PCC ex-chief Anjan Dutta.Alongside…

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IPL fan beaten up for cheering fall of Rohit Sharma’s wicket dies | India News – Times of India

KOLHAPUR: An IPL fan in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur attacked by a friend and the latter’s nephew for celebrating the fall of Rohit Sharma‘s wicket during a Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians match on Wednesday succumbed to his injuries in hospital on Saturday.Bandopant Tibile (63) was beaten repeatedly with a wooden block by Balawant Jhanjge (50) and…

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Karunanidhi, taken into confidence by Indira on Katchatheevu deal, agreed to give Sri Lanka island | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: “This agreement goes against the interests of the country since it amounts to pure surrender of our territory without going through any of the norms. This is an unholy and disgraceful act of statesmanship unworthy of any govt. Therefore, we do not want to associate ourselves with the statement that is going to…

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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals survive MS Dhoni cameo to beat Chennai Super Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

Leading from the front, Rishabh Pant finally marked his return from a harrowing car crash with a commanding performance, scoring his first IPL half-century since the incident, as Delhi Capitals secured a 20-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.DC vs CSK: As it happened Captain Pant’s 51 off 32 balls, combined with…

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