Director, who offered Monalisa a role during Maha Kumbh, arrested in sexual assault case | India News – The Times of India

Delhi Police have arrested director Sanoj Mishra for allegedly raping an aspiring actress. Mishra gained attention after offering a movie role to viral sensation Monalisa during the Maha Kumbh. The arrest came after his bail was rejected by the Delhi High Court. NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Monday arrested the director who offered Maha…

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Aurangzeb’s tomb protected monument but won’t allow glorification: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday dismissed the demands of the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district saying that it was a “protected monument“. He, however, added that he would not allow the glorification of the emperor.“Whether we like Aurangzeb or not, his tomb is a protected monument….

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‘Three Cs haunt Indian education’: Sonia Gandhi slams Centre over NEP | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi On Monday strongly criticised the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accusing the Union BJP government of using it as a tool for “centralisation of power, commercialisation, and communalisation” in the education sector. The former congress president said, “The Union Government’s track record over the last decade has convincingly demonstrated…

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‘Dictatorship or emergency?’: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses UP Police of stopping his convoy on Eid | India News – The Times of India

Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party chief, accused the UP Police of unnecessary barricading on Eid in Lucknow, deeming it as a sign of dictatorship and emergency by the Yogi government. Police forces have increased security measures, including drone surveillance and CCTV monitoring, in sensitive areas for Eid and Ram Navami. NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh…

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‘India’s Covid vaccine diplomacy stands out amid horrors’: Shashi Tharoor’s fresh praise for Modi government | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has praised the BJP-led central government for its “vaccine diplomacy” during the Covid pandemic years calling it a “powerful example of international leadership”.In a column titled “Covid’s silver lining for India” written for the English magazine The Week, Tharoor said, “India’s vaccine diplomacy during the Covid pandemic stands out…

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‘May have chosen wrong words, but loves country’: Prashant Kishor on Kunal Kamra joke row | India News – The Times of India

Jan Suraj Party chief Prashant Kishor has extended support to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who faces intense backlash over his controversial remarks about Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde.Describing Kamra as a friend, Kishor said that the comedian has no political agenda. “He has no ulterior motive, and those who think he is playing politics…

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‘May this festival enhance spirit of hope, harmony’: PM Modi & President Murmu extend Eid greetings | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended greetings on the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. “Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this festival enhance the spirit of hope, harmony and kindness in our society. May there be joy and success in all your endeavours. Eid Mubarak!” PM Modi said in a post on…

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‘Read history from books not WhatsApp’: Raj Thackeray on row over Aurangazeb’s tomb | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Navanirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday condemned efforts to stir communal tensions over Aurangzeb’s tomb and urged the people to refer to books to learn history and not WhatsApp.“Don’t we want to let the world know that these people sought to destroy the Marathas but were wiped out instead. Stop…

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Court acquits 4 in post-Babri Guj riots case for lack of proof | India News – The Times of India

AHMEDABAD: A sessions court in Ahmedabad recently acquitted four men accused of rioting and arson in the city’s Naroda area during communal violence that followed Babri Masjid demolition in 1992-93. “No evidence, including CCTV footage or any eyewitness who could link the accused to this offence, has been produced before this court,” additional sessions judge…

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India now 2nd-largest host of international schools as parents seek to future-proof kids’ future | India News – The Times of India

International schooling in India has seen significant growth from 2019 to 2025, with a notable rise in Cambridge and International Baccalaureate programs. More families are opting for these due to personalized learning and global exposure. The sector is expanding beyond major cities into smaller towns, driven by higher incomes and aspirations for global career opportunities….

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