News Update : 'Can even become US president': EPS takes dig at Vijay's 'PM ambitions' - ROHITASHWA RANJAN

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/can-even-become-us-presidentpalaniswami-takes-dig-at-tn-cm-vijays-pm-ambitions/articleshow/133683403.cms Date: 2026-09-01T13:46:18.000Z

News Update : No roofs, no toilets, no teachers: TOI check finds minuses in Rajasthan govt schools - RAJIV SAXENA AND VAISHALI PITLIYA

TOI reporters visited govt schools in 6 Rajasthan districts after the CJP row. The findings show how basic govt schooling has collapsed in pockets of the state, from the coaching capital of Kota to desert villages and Jhalawar’s tragedy-hit Piplodi. TOI reporters visited govt schools in 6 Rajasthan districts after the CJP row. The findings show how basic govt schooling has collapsed in pockets of the state, from the coaching capital of Kota to desert villages and Jhalawar’s tragedy-hit Piplodi. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-roofs-no-toilets-no-teachers-toi-check-finds-minuses-in-rajasthan-govt-schools/articleshow/133639423.cms Date: 2026-08-31T03:05:27.000Z

News Update : UP man rapes GF, kills her after taking sexual stimulant drug at hotel on birthday - SUDEEP LAVANIA

A 23-year-old man allegedly booked a hotel room and consumed a sexual stimulant drug. He then raped his 22-year-old girlfriend and murdered her when she resisted. The woman, a Dalit, was returning to her village for Raksha Bandhan. Police recovered the victim's mobile phone and stimulant tablets from the accused. An FIR was registered under murder and rape sections of the BNS. A 23-year-old man allegedly booked a hotel room and consumed a sexual stimulant drug. He then raped his 22-year-old girlfriend and murdered her when she resisted. The woman, a Dalit, was returning to her village for Raksha Bandhan. Police recovered the victim's mobile phone and stimulant tablets from the accused. An FIR was registered under murder and rape sections of the BNS. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/up-man-rapes-girlfriend-kills-her-after-taking-sexual-stimulant-drug-at-hotel-on-his-birthday/articleshow/133630379.cms Date: 2026-08-30T13:30:40.000Z

News Update : Clash over quotas: Paswan, Manjhi trade barbs, demand each other's resignation - ROHITASHWA RANJAN

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/union-ministers-chirag-paswan-jitan-ram-manjhi-clash-over-quotas-demand-each-others-resignation/articleshow/133613275.cms Date: 2026-08-29T13:51:18.000Z

News Update : Two resignations, same scam: Why B Nagendra quit Karnataka cabinet again - ROHITASHWA RANJAN

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/two-resignations-same-scam-why-b-nagendra-quit-karnataka-cabinet-again/articleshow/133593734.cms Date: 2026-08-28T14:22:40.000Z

News Update : 'Pak deployed spies to find S-400s': Military official's explosive claim on Op Sindoor - TOI DEFENCE DESK

Pakistan deployed spies and activated sleeper cells to locate S-400 air defence systems. These efforts included satellite support and electronic warfare capabilities from other nations. The S-400 system demonstrated its long-range strike capability during Operation Sindoor. It successfully intercepted a large Pakistani aircraft over 300 kilometers away. India's air defence network has expanded with additional S-400 system deliveries. Pakistan deployed spies and activated sleeper cells to locate S-400 air defence systems. These efforts included satellite support and electronic warfare capabilities from other nations. The S-400 system demonstrated its long-range strike capability during Operation Sindoor. It successfully intercepted a large Pakistani aircraft over 300 kilometers away. India's air defence network has expanded with additional S-400 system deliveries. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/pak-deployed-spies-to-find-s-400s-top-military-officials-explosive-claim-on-op-sindoor/articleshow/133570544.cms Date: 2026-08-27T14:01:04.000Z

News Update : Gone in seconds: Horrific Nepal flood videos show sweeping destruction - PRISHA PATNAIK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/gone-in-seconds-devastating-footage-from-nepal-china-border-shows-doomsday-like-scenes/articleshow/133541288.cms Date: 2026-08-26T13:13:36.000Z

News Update : Vande Mataram row: Is Cong taking a calculated gamble or walking into BJP's trap? - KUNAL VARMA

The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical importance, while they criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue. This controversy underscores Congress's struggle to navigate its revival strategy amidst opposing pressures. The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical importance, while they criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue. This controversy underscores Congress's struggle to navigate its revival strategy amidst opposing pressures. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vande-mataram-row-is-congress-taking-a-calculated-gamble-or-walking-into-bjps-trap/articleshow/133503760.cms Date: 2026-08-25T10:27:32.000Z

News Update : ‘You don't know what happened’: After Maha cliff tragedy, aunt rejects iPhone claim - SHREEDHAR RATHI

The aunt of a deceased teenager has released an emotional video pleading for an end to unverified claims. She stated that false narratives about the family's tragedy are circulating widely on social media. The family is already struggling with immense grief and distress from the recent deaths. She appealed to social media users to consider the family left behind before posting. The aunt of a deceased teenager has released an emotional video pleading for an end to unverified claims. She stated that false narratives about the family's tragedy are circulating widely on social media. The family is already struggling with immense grief and distress from the recent deaths. She appealed to social media users to consider the family left behind before posting. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/you-dont-know-what-actually-happened-after-maharashtra-cliff-tragedy-aunt-rejects-iphone-claim/articleshow/133460167.cms Date: 2026-08-24T10:04:31.000Z

News Update : Hindu family of four found dead in locked home in Bangladesh; strangulation suspected - TRISHA MAHAJAN

A chilling scene unfolded when police discovered the bodies of four members of a Hindu family in their locked home. Initial investigations point to strangulation and a possible robbery. The family's absence since Thursday and the lack of phone activity raised alarm. Following a forced entry, officers located the victims throughout the house. Autopsy results are pending to establish the precise cause of their untimely deaths. A chilling scene unfolded when police discovered the bodies of four members of a Hindu family in their locked home. Initial investigations point to strangulation and a possible robbery. The family's absence since Thursday and the lack of phone activity raised alarm. Following a forced entry, officers located the victims throughout the house. Autopsy results are pending to establish the precise cause of their untimely deaths. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/hindu-family-of-four-found-dead-in-locked-home-in-bangladeshs-rangpur-strangulation-suspected/articleshow/133436369.cms Date: 2026-08-23T08:16:26.000Z

News Update : Age limit, two-term cap: DMK passes 9 resolutions for organisational overhaul - KARAN MANRAL

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/age-limit-two-term-cap-dmk-passes-nine-resolutions-for-sweeping-organisational-overhaul/articleshow/133420355.cms Date: 2026-08-22T08:22:58.000Z

News Update : Two tankers with 22 Indians on board hijacked by pirates off Yemen, Somalia - VIJAYA SRIVASTAVA

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/two-tankers-with-22-indians-on-board-hijacked-by-armed-pirates-off-yemen-somalia/articleshow/133404408.cms Date: 2026-08-21T12:46:37.000Z

News Update : 6-year-old student slapped over homework, dies after collapsing in teacher's lap - NALLA RAM BABU

A six-year-old boy collapsed and died in a classroom at a private school. His family alleges a teacher beat him for not completing his homework assignment. The incident, captured on video, shows the teacher admonishing and slapping the student. The boy was declared dead after being brought to KG Hospital. Police and officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death. A six-year-old boy collapsed and died in a classroom at a private school. His family alleges a teacher beat him for not completing his homework assignment. The incident, captured on video, shows the teacher admonishing and slapping the student. The boy was declared dead after being brought to KG Hospital. Police and officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/watch-6-year-old-student-slapped-over-homework-dies-after-collapsing-in-teachers-lap/articleshow/133380009.cms Date: 2026-08-20T14:21:49.000Z

News Update : 'We are Gen Z' is new 'jaantay nahin ho mera baap kaun hai': J&K CM on viral video - VIVEK DUBEY

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/quickest-way-to-erode-goodwill-jk-cm-omar-abdullah-reacts-to-viral-we-are-gen-z-video/articleshow/133348065.cms Date: 2026-08-19T12:22:30.000Z

News Update : UP brahmin vote up for grabs? How Akhilesh is manoeuvring his 'PDA' politics - KUNAL VARMA

Akhilesh Yadav is strategically extending his political outreach to Brahmins in preparation for the 2027 elections. He asserts that this community has suffered greatly under the current regime. This initiative seeks to enlarge his political coalition, moving beyond his usual support base. Mayawati rebuts this tactic, labeling it as political trickery. The Brahmin vote is crucial, drawing attention from various political factions. Akhilesh Yadav is strategically extending his political outreach to Brahmins in preparation for the 2027 elections. He asserts that this community has suffered greatly under the current regime. This initiative seeks to enlarge his political coalition, moving beyond his usual support base. Mayawati rebuts this tactic, labeling it as political trickery. The Brahmin vote is crucial, drawing attention from various political factions. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/brahmin-vote-up-for-grabs-in-2027-how-akhilesh-yadav-is-expanding-his-pda-to-change-ups-caste-calculus/articleshow/133318675.cms Date: 2026-08-18T11:44:06.000Z

News Update : Smriti Irani's big comeback: Why BJP has turned to its 'giant killer' - PALLAVI

Smriti Irani is reappointed as a general secretary for the BJP's national team, a move that highlights the party's strategic push in Uttar Pradesh ahead of upcoming elections. Following setbacks in the recent Lok Sabha elections, her previous success in Amethi positions her as a critical asset. This role will see her coordinating with state units and overseeing candidate selections. Smriti Irani is reappointed as a general secretary for the BJP's national team, a move that highlights the party's strategic push in Uttar Pradesh ahead of upcoming elections. Following setbacks in the recent Lok Sabha elections, her previous success in Amethi positions her as a critical asset. This role will see her coordinating with state units and overseeing candidate selections. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/smriti-irani-gets-key-party-role-why-bjp-has-turned-to-its-giant-killer-before-up-elections/articleshow/133295057.cms Date: 2026-08-17T11:28:16.000Z

News Update : India gets seat at Nasa's Moon base table - what happens next? - CHETHAN KUMAR

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nasas-moon-base-too-early-to-tell-where-india-fits-in/articleshow/133275195.cms Date: 2026-08-16T12:26:19.000Z

News Update : Midnight wasn't the end: What happened in first few hours of Independent India - KANCHAN YADAV

India's liberation from British rule was celebrated at midnight on August 15, 1947, as Jawaharlal Nehru captivated everyone with his famed 'Tryst with Destiny' speech. Following this historic moment, the newly formed government not only celebrated freedom but also faced daunting challenges related to governance and nation-building, with Lord Mountbatten taking charge as the first Governor-General during a time marked by the chaos of Partition. India's liberation from British rule was celebrated at midnight on August 15, 1947, as Jawaharlal Nehru captivated everyone with his famed 'Tryst with Destiny' speech. Following this historic moment, the newly formed government not only celebrated freedom but also faced daunting challenges related to governance and nation-building, with Lord Mountbatten taking charge as the first Governor-General during a time marked by the chaos of Partition. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/midnight-wasnt-the-end-what-happened-in-the-first-few-hours-of-independent-india/articleshow/133259650.cms Date: 2026-08-15T10:20:57.000Z

News Update : 80 years on, still enemy No. 1: What Indians and Pakistanis think of each other - AASHISH SAXENA

A recent survey by Pew highlights that Indians and Pakistanis regard each other as their principal geopolitical adversaries. Unfavorable opinions dominate across the border, with India marking Pakistan as the major threat while Pakistan responds in kind. There is a notable distrust regarding the other’s dedication to peaceful relations, amplified by contrasting global alliances influencing each country’s strategic outlook. A recent survey by Pew highlights that Indians and Pakistanis regard each other as their principal geopolitical adversaries. Unfavorable opinions dominate across the border, with India marking Pakistan as the major threat while Pakistan responds in kind. There is a notable distrust regarding the other’s dedication to peaceful relations, amplified by contrasting global alliances influencing each country’s strategic outlook. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/greatest-threat-how-india-pakistan-view-each-other-data-lays-bare-deep-animosity/articleshow/133238982.cms Date: 2026-08-14T14:23:48.000Z

News Update : 'No NALSAR 2026 graduate will be advocate': BCI's strong stand amid CJI invite row - TOI NEWS DESK

The Bar Council of India has put a pause on NALSAR's enrollments for the 2026 law graduates. This decision comes in the wake of an alleged smear campaign against Chief Justice Surya Kant's presence at the convocation. The Council demands a comprehensive report from NALSAR within three days, requiring identification of those behind this campaign. The situation will be reviewed on August 19, 2026. The Bar Council of India has put a pause on NALSAR's enrollments for the 2026 law graduates. This decision comes in the wake of an alleged smear campaign against Chief Justice Surya Kant's presence at the convocation. The Council demands a comprehensive report from NALSAR within three days, requiring identification of those behind this campaign. The situation will be reviewed on August 19, 2026. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/no-nalsar-2026-graduate-will-be-enrolled-as-advocate-bci-amid-cji-convocation-invite-row/articleshow/133215636.cms Date: 2026-08-13T14:22:01.000Z