News Update : TMC moves SC to scrap EC order excluding State staff from vote counting supervisor duty - TOI NEWS DESK

The high court also said while dismissing the petition, “It is the prerogative of the office of the Election Commission of India to appoint the counting supervisor and counting assistant either from the state government or the central government. This court does not find any illegality for appointing counting supervisor and counting assistant from the central government / central PSU employee instead of state government employee.” The high court also said while dismissing the petition, “It is the prerogative of the office of the Election Commission of India to appoint the counting supervisor and counting assistant either from the state government or the central government. This court does not find any illegality for appointing counting supervisor and counting assistant from the central government / central PSU employee instead of state government employee.” Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tmc-moves-sc-to-scrap-ec-order-excluding-state-staff-from-vote-counting-supervisor-duty/articleshow/130679878.cms Date: 2026-05-01T14:23:51.000Z

News Update : 4 drown after cruise boat capsizes in MP's Bargi river; 12 missing, rescue ops on - TOI NEWS DESK

Tragedy struck in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, as a cruise boat capsized in Bargi Dam, resulting in four fatalities. Officials confirmed that while 15 individuals have been rescued, search operations continue for 12 still missing. Rescue teams are actively working to locate all passengers following the devastating incident. Tragedy struck in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, as a cruise boat capsized in Bargi Dam, resulting in four fatalities. Officials confirmed that while 15 individuals have been rescued, search operations continue for 12 still missing. Rescue teams are actively working to locate all passengers following the devastating incident. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mp-boat-mishap-cruise-capsizes-in-jabalpur-4-killed-rescue-ops-on/articleshow/130636458.cms Date: 2026-04-30T14:19:38.000Z

News Update : Justice dept sues $5B tech firm for excluding Americans from applying to high-paying jobs - TOI TECH DESK

The US Department of Justice is suing tech firm Cloudera for allegedly discriminating against American job seekers. Prosecutors claim the company created a sham hiring process, favoring temporary visa holders for lucrative roles and actively deterring US workers. This lawsuit highlights the DOJ's commitment to protecting domestic employment opportunities. The US Department of Justice is suing tech firm Cloudera for allegedly discriminating against American job seekers. Prosecutors claim the company created a sham hiring process, favoring temporary visa holders for lucrative roles and actively deterring US workers. This lawsuit highlights the DOJ's commitment to protecting domestic employment opportunities. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/department-of-justice-sues-5-billion-technology-company-for-excluding-americans-from-applying-to-high-paying-technology-jobs/articleshow/130602207.cms Date: 2026-04-29T09:20:09.000Z

News Update : Odisha 'skeleton' row: Bank says man was inebriated, 'created a distressing situation' - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/odisha-skeleton-row-bank-says-man-was-inebriated-created-a-distressing-situation/articleshow/130582232.cms Date: 2026-04-28T14:19:15.000Z

News Update : India now 5th largest defence spender! Expenditure rose to $92bn in 2025 - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/news/india-now-5th-largest-defence-spender-expenditure-rose-to-92bn-in-2025-amid-global-arms-race/articleshow/130556242.cms Date: 2026-04-27T13:48:08.000Z