English

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Today News

09

Wednesday, Apr 24

00

Record 56 candidates scored 100 percentile in JEE (Main); JEE (Advanced) qualifying cutoff for IIT admissions on a five-year high

n the JEE-Main 2024, a groundbreaking 56 candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile, including Sanvi Jain from Karnataka and Shayna Sinha from Delhi. NTA released the combined Paper 1 results from January and April sessions. Also notable…

22

RBI bars Kotak Mahindra Bank from onboarding fresh customers via online, mobile banking; asks it to stop issuing fresh credit cards

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed Kotak Mahindra Bank to halt the issuance of new credit cards and onboarding of customers through online and mobile banking channels. This directive comes as a result of regulatory actions…

21

Shekhar Suman gets teary eyed as he recalls the grief over older son Aayush's death: 'I did not have the will to live...'

Shekhar Suman shared the profound grief of losing his son Aayush, recalling the devastation and loss of purpose he felt. Despite this, he found solace in acting and was moved to tears when praised by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The upcoming…

Congress into damage control mode amid backlash over Sam Pitroda's comments on wealth redistribution

"Sam Pitroda has been a mentor, friend, philosopher, and guide to many across the world, including me. He has made numerous, enduring contributions to India's developments. He is president of the Indian Overseas Congress. Mr Pitroda…

Indian-origin man in Canada lands in trouble over 'free food' video

Indian-origin man Mehul Prajapati faced backlash for taking free food from Canadian food banks. His family clarified he was a student with an ended internship, denying reports of his firing.

19

Why JPMorgan CEO believes PM Narendra Modi is doing an ‘unbelievable job’

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has lauded PM Narendra Modi, calling him tough and crediting him for doing a difficult job. "There are examples of people who have just turned these things around and you know, we need a little bit more of that…

13

NEET UG 2024 City Intimation Slip released at exams.nta.ac.in, direct link to download

The NEET UG 2024 City Intimation Slip has been released on the official website exams.nta.ac.in. This slip contains crucial details such as examination date, time, centre address, and candidate information. To download the City Intimation…

10

People who cannot maintain peace don’t deserve polls: Calcutta high court

The Calcutta HC firmly stated on Tuesday that individuals incapable of upholding peace throughout a six-hour celebration do not merit elected representation. This declaration came amidst the court's disappointment over the confrontations…

06

Why Supreme Court's nine-judge bench needs to interpret Article 39(b)

On Tuesday, a nine-judge panel of the Supreme Court initiated proceedings to interpret Article 39(b) of the Constitution. This aims to clarify whether this directive principle of state policy permits the government to manage and…

Tuesday, Apr 23

21

Chunky Panday says why he will not stay at Shah Rukh Khan's house if he goes abroad: 'I would rather stay at a hotel'

Chunky Panday prefers hotels over Shah Rukh’s house for vacations due to his messy nature. He adopted a 'kanjoos' persona to stand out, sharing an incident of others finishing his cigarettes daily on set.

Chunky Panday opens up about Ananya Panday’s relationship with Aditya Roy Kapur: ‘She’s earning more money than I did, she’s free to do what she wants’

Chunky Panday talked about his daughter Ananya Panday’s relationship and answered if he gets uncomfortable seeing her doing intimate scenes in films.

20

17

Supreme Court says Patanjali apology in newspapers should be of same size as its advertisements

Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Ramdev, said that an apology has been published in newspapers. But the Supreme Court reprimanded him on why the apology was published yesterday only. The ​​SC deferred hearing on contempt proceedings against…

15

Google lays off 20 more employees over Israel project protests; says “each fired worker had …”

Google fires 20 more employees due to protests against Israeli contract. Tensions rise as CEO Sundar Pichai reinforces strict workplace policies against disruptive behavior, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a focused work…

13

Son gave supari to kill parents, bro; hitmen killed 3 guests instead in Karnataka's Gadag

Kartik Bakale, son of Gadag-Betgeri City Municipal Council vice-president Sunanda Bakale and Prakash Bakale, and three members of the Hadimani family visiting the Bakales were hacked to death around 2.30am Friday after assailants gained…

05

BJP may bench Brij Bhushan, Poonam Mahajan & Jamyang Namgyal

Three notable BJP figures, among them the controversial Kaiserganj MP and former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Mumbai North Central MP Poonam Mahajan, and Ladakh's Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, may find themselves sidelined. Sources…

Monday, Apr 22

23

After fifth defeat of season, 'outplayed' Hardik Pandya says not the right time to...

Yashasvi Jaiswal struck form with an unbeaten 104 as Rajasthan Royals consolidated their position at the top of the IPL table with a nine-wicket thrashing of Mumbai Indians on Monday.

21

Bon voyage: Air India's Boeing 747, takes off last flight from Indian air base

Once known as Queen of skies, Air India Boeing 747s on Monday flew out of Mumbai's international airport. The aircraft which once ferried Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Prime Minister and VVIP's took its last flight from Mumbai base marking…

17

Now, eligible Indians can get long term Schengen visas as EU adopts 'more favourable' rule for the country

The European Union has made a significant change in the Schengen visa rule for Indians, enabling them to obtain a multiple entry visa with extended validity of up to five years. This change simplifies access to extended validity visas for…

13

West Bengal teachers recruitment scam: HC cancels all appointments; over 24,000 jobs axed

Calcutta High Court cancels all 2016 state-level exam staff appointments, orders CBI investigation, a setback for Trinamool Congress.

'Cancer causing spices': Hong Kong, Singapore ban MDH, Everest

Hong Kong's food safety center acted against MDH and Everest for ethylene oxide presence in spices. Singapore also recalled Everest product due to pesticide levels. MDH, by Vadilal Bhai Shah, is a renowned global spice brand.

12

International agency finds cancer causing chemicals in popular Indian spice brands

Hong Kong’s CFS report identified cancer-causing chemicals in Indian spices with ethylene oxide. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified ethylene oxide as a Group 1 carcinogen. Singapore issued a recall for…

10

IIT graduates are landing salary packages below Rs 10 lakh this year

The quest for lucrative employment opportunities faces a hurdle this placement season at the esteemed Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). As companies reduce their hiring and provide reduced salary packages, students towards the end of…

09

AP SSC 10th Result 2024 out: Check pass percentage, grading system, supplementary exam and more

BSEAP declared the Manabadi AP SSC Class 10 Result on April 22, 2024. Results for exams held from March 8th to 30th, 2024. Over 6.3 lakh students appeared. Passing marks set at 35. In 2023, pass percentage was 72.26%.

Sunday, Apr 21

21

'Complete madness': Israel hits out at US plans to sanction military unit Netzah Yehuda

​​​The Joe Biden administration is slated to announce sanctions against the IDF’s Netzah Yehuda battalion for alleged human rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank, several media reports said. It would be the first time the US…

11

Master thief who posed as judge & gave bail to many criminals dies

Dhani Ram Mittal, a former judge turned prolific car thief, passed away at 85. His criminal activities waned with age, culminating in his 95th arrest for car theft, leading to his peaceful demise due to health issues.

08

Elon Musk defers visit to India; Congress says ‘writing on the wall’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has deferred his trip to India due to pressing work obligations, assuring that he will reschedule it later this year. Originally planned to coincide with a meeting with Prime Minister Modi, Musk intended to unveil…

Saturday, Apr 20

23