‘Inter-faith marriage not wrong, but … ‘: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends committee against ‘love jihad’ | India News – The Times of India

Maharashtra CM D Fadnavis (File photo) NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the state government’s decision to form a committee to examine legal options against “love jihad“. He said that while interfaith marriages are not wrong, deceitful conversions through false identities must be addressed.“The Supreme Court has also acknowledged the reality of love…

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‘We sold our land for a dream, now we have nothing’: Indian migrants on US deportation | India News – The Times of India

A US military aircraft landed at Amritsar airport on Saturday night, carrying 116 Indian migrants who had been deported from the United States. Among them was Daljit Singh, who had left his village in Punjab last year with hopes of a better future. Instead, he returned in shackles, his hands cuffed and legs chained throughout…

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Nita Ambani honoured with Massachusetts governor’s citation for global philanthropy | India News – The Times of India

Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, received the distinguished governor’s citation from Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, in recognition of her visionary leadership and exceptional contributions to society.A social media announcement on X by Reliance Foundation highlighted the citation’s recognition of Nita Ambani’s significant influence across various sectors including education, healthcare, sports, arts, culture,…

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Full list of names of 18 dead in New Delhi Railway Station stampede due to Maha Kumbh rush | India News – The Times of India

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Authorities on Sunday released the names of those deceased in the stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station previous night. At least 18 people lost their lives in the incident that took place due to a surge of crowd waiting to board trains to Prayagraj for Maha…

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Security forces dismantle illegal check posts in Manipur amid rising tensions | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Joint security forces in Manipur have dismantled several “illegal check posts” set up by “village volunteers” along the Imphal-Churachandpur road, ensuring the free movement of vehicles. Police on Saturday informed that these check posts had been established since the beginning of conflict in the state. “Joint security forces dismantled volunteer check posts at…

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Shoes, slippers, clothes and another stampede: How New Delhi Railway Station looked after the incident | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The memory of Maha Kumbh stampede had not even faded when another one at the New Delhi Railway Station left the devotees mourning again. Shoes, slippers, clothes, and memories were left behind for the kin of 18 who got killed in the incident that took place on Saturday night.Among those killed, 14 are…

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‘$21M for voter turnout in India’: Elon Musk-led DOGE cuts grant; BJP responds | India News – The Times of India

Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Donald Trump administration announced on Sunday a series of expenditure cuts, including the cancellation of $21 million intended for “voter turnout in India.” BJP responded, alleging “external interference in India’s electoral process.”Sharing a post on X, the official DOGE handle outlined the list stating that, “US…

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‘Never seen such a crowd’: Survivors recall horror of Maha Kumbh rush stampede at New Delhi Station | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Eyewitnesses at the New Delhi Railway Station recounted the horrific situations that led to the deadly stampede killing at least 18 and injuring several on Saturday night. The incident occurred when a large crowd gathered at platforms 14 and 15, awaiting trains bound for Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh is ongoing. Talking about…

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‘Unprecedented’ Maha Kumbh rush and train delays? What triggered New Delhi Railway Station stampede | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: At least 18 people died, including 14 women and three children and over a dozen sustained injuries in a stampede that occurred on Saturday night at the New Delhi Railway station. The incident occurred after a massive surge in passengers heading to Maha Kumbh and those waiting for the trains that had got…

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