THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A report submitted by Kerala Police to state government, accessed by TOI, termed the actions of IAS officer K Gopalakrishnan, who was suspended for creating WhatsApp groups with communal overtones, as “suspicious”. The report, submitted to home secretary, details a scientific investigation indicating that Gopalakrishnan not only gave false statements and tampered with the…
Khaleel with his mom Sara HYDERABAD: At just 22 years old, Mohammad Khaleel Ghori has lived a life marked by incredible transitions, heartbreak, and rediscovery in a world often divided by religion and identity. Over the past decade, he has lived through three distinct identities – Khaleel, Altaf, and Abhinav Singh – each shaped by…
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma (File photo) NEW DELHI: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma emphasised the importance of coordination among North-East states, stating that many areas require collaborative efforts.Speaking to TOI on the sidelines of Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav on Saturday, Sangma urged Centre to institutionalise the event as a regular feature, recognising its role in fostering connections among…
PRAYAGRAJ: Allahabad HC has directed the respondent Hindu side to file its reply within three weeks in response to a petition filed by management committee of Jaunpur’s Atala mosque, challenging a local court order.The court had directed registration of a suit which claimed the mosque was originally an ancient Hindu temple (Atala Devi temple). Justice…
NEW DELHI: The US responded to BJP’s claims that the State Department and “deep state” were working to destabilise India by targeting PM Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani, saying it’s “disappointing that the ruling party in India would make these kinds of accusations”.BJP had alleged that the US deep state worked with investigative journalism…
Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: A day after West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed her willingness to lead the INDIA bloc if asked to do so, Congress’ silence was conspicuous as its top brass chose to steer clear of making any official statement on her remarks. However, party sources said Congress veterans see no…
NEW DELHI: Farmers organisations during their pre-Budget consultation with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday demanded GST exemption on agri inputs, doubling of the financial assistance under the PM-Kisan scheme and uniform taxation in agricultural markets across the country.General secretary of RSS affiliate Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Badri Narayan Choudhary, demanded increasing benefits under PM-Kisan whereas…
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey rile the opposition party further with his “Congress ka haath, Soros ke Saath” jibe NEW DELHI: Political confrontation on BJP’s allegation about Congress’s links with US-based currency manipulator and hedge fund operator George Soros looks unlikely to abate soon with the party in power rejecting the demand for an apology.“I stand…
The scheme launched last month has helped save lives, officials said, though their claims are yet to be backed by data PILIBHIT: The night is its own predator on UP’s highways as it snakes through hiding unseen dangers: speeding trucks, sudden turns, and then, out of nowhere, the dark silhouette of a stray bull, standing…
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday condemned the opposition parties’ decision to boycott the oath-taking ceremony during the first day of the Maharashtra assembly’s special session. Fadnavis accused the elected members of the opposition of insulting the voters who had chosen them by refusing to take their oaths as MLAs.“The voters have…
