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The Times of India: Indian English-language daily newspaper
The Times of India, also known by its abbreviation TOI, is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by The Times Group. It is the fourth-largest newspaper in India by circulation and largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is an Indian "newspaper of record".

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Navy monitoring entry of another Chinese 'research' vessel into Indian Ocean Region

The Chinese ship, Yuan Wang 03, has approached the IOR at a time when India has issued another NOTAM (notice to airmen) with a long no-fly zone over the Bay of Bengal for a possible ballistic missile..
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With more women in 17 of 28 constituencies, Karnataka voter ratio at nearly 1:1; young electors buck trend

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At Rs 1,344 crore, 66 companies in Mumbai bought 11% of all poll bonds

According to a recent analysis by TOI, sixty-six companies in Mumbai region have collectively purchased electoral bonds worth Rs 1,344 crore since 2019, making up 11% of total national purchases. These..
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‘Realty sector has undergone seismic shift in last 10-12 years’

Housing experts, industry leaders, and builders gathered at The Times of India's property summit in Gurugram to discuss real estate trends. The event, with a focus on innovation and urban planning,..
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Not in PM race, I am neta by conviction, not by calculation: Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari dismissed rumours of discord with deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, asserting he played a pivotal role in Fadnavis’ political journey. Emphasizing his grassroots approach,..
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In this MP village, archaeologists dig for the oldest temple in India

The dig sites are in Nachne village, merely 30 metres from another archaeological wonder — a Gupta-era Parvati temple — and close to Chaumukhi temple, built by the Kalachuri Dynasty (6th-7th..
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Ram Lalla sculptor's Common man act

Ram Lalla sculptor Arun Yogiraj is also credited with carving out a life-size version of the iconic Common Man by legendary TOI cartoonist, late RK Laxman. "Both RK Laxman and RK Narayan were from..
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School did not take permission for trip

A day after the Harni lake boat tragedy in which 12 schoolchildren were killed, the Vadodara district education office on Friday issued notice to New Sunrise School, Waghodiya, and initiated an inquiry..
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Chhattisgarh govt launches creche scheme to support working mothers

In the current fiscal year, the Chhattisgarh government is gearing up to establish 1500 crĂšche houses across the state to support working women and cater to children aged between six months and six..
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Munawwar Rana, Urdu poet, dies

Eminent city-based writer and Urdu poet Munawwar Rana died due to multiple organ failure at SGPGI on Sunday night. Munawwar's only son Tabrez Rana confirmed his demise to TOI. The hospital is yet to..
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Portable desi missile shield trial to begin soon

The very short-range air defence system (VSHORADS), developed by DRDO to neutralise low-altitude aerial threats at ranges up to 6-km, "should be offered for user trials to the armed forces by..
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11 from Maharashtra get summons from UP ATS for 'hate speech'

The Uttar Pradesh anti-terrorism squad (ATS) has summoned 11 men from the city to its headquarters in Lucknow, between January 15 and 18, in a case of an alleged hate speech made during a meeting on..
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CM Jagan Mohan Reddy aide: Chandrababu Naidu arrest is not ‘regime revenge’

YSRCP general secretary and advisor to Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, on Friday denied the opposition TDP’s charge that its leader N Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest..
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Caste census will hit national unity, RSS tells BJP, Shiv Sena MLAs

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Maharashtra orders probe into purchase of Chinese products at inflated cost

A day after TOI reported on procurement of interactive LCD panels from China for students of state-run training institutes at an inflated cost, the Maharashtra minister for skill and vocational..
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Nitish Kumar to address public rally in PM Narendra Modi's constituency Varanasi on December 24

Bihar CM and JD(U) de facto leader Nitish Kumar would address a public rally in Varanasi, the constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on December 24 to “ensure defeat of the BJP in the 2024..
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Taxation must be friendly for green energy: Razdan

Experts and industry leaders at The Times of India's Energy Summit 2023 emphasized the imminent achievement of India's target of 500 GW of renewable energy. They highlighted the need for..
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'Rat-hole' miners adept at burrowing small tunnels

The operation to evacuate the 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi saw the entry of a team of six 'rat-hole' miners on the site on Monday. The team, specialised in burrowing in..
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Oktoberfest? No, it is Novemberfest in Telangana

Beer sales generally spike in the summers, not when the mercury goes south. This logic has, however, been turned on its head in Telangana. Thanks to the November 30 assembly elections, the state is..
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PM Modi mentions Amroha’s ‘radio man’ in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

In his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the efforts made by 67-year-old Ram Singh Bouddh, a resident of Gajraula in UP’s Amroha district, who has so..
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Tunnel rescue: How good Samaritans are chipping in

Even as rescue personnel from various national and state agencies work tirelessly, despite facing back-to-back hiccups in drilling, to evacuate 41 workers stranded in Uttarkashi’s Silkyara tunnel for..
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Ration stocked up, oxygen pipe extended for trapped workers

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‘Avoid emotional talk’: Doctors tutor kin to keep men in high spirits

Among those crowded outside the Silkyara tunnel with 41 workers trapped inside are doctors and a range of medical experts. And with each passing day, as the wait for rescue gets longer, their work is..
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In a first, Army puts Agniveers to test to assess mental abilities

The Indian Army has started for the first time a psychometric test for Agniveer candidates on a trial basis, doing so at a recruitment rally in Pune a few days ago. The test aims to assess their mental..
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India set to kick off 3 mega defence projects worth Rs 1.4 lakh crore

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Trapped workers just 10-13m away, but snag halts drilling

Rescue operation in the Silkyara tunnel to evacuate workers was halted temporarily due to a snag with the auger drilling machine.​ Sources told TOI that the platform on which the auger machine has..
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Wrong tiger tranquilised? NTCA seeks report from Madhya Pradesh forest department

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has sought a report from the Madhya Pradesh forest department following complaints that the wrong tiger was tranquilised and captured in Seoni, Madhya..
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If we sympathise with ultras, why didn’t Centre dismiss our government: Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot responded Wednesday to PM Narendra Modi’s accusations regarding the Congress government allowing a banned outfit’s rally in Kota last year, asking why the Centre did not..
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Agniveer from Maharashtra, who dies at Siachen Glacier, was labourer's son and sole breadwinner

Agniveer Akshay Laxman Gawate, a soldier in the Indian Army, died in the line of duty at Siachen Glacier. He complained of uneasiness while sleeping and was taken to the hospital but could not be..
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Man shot dead after row over Rs 15

A 58-year-old tea stall owner was allegedly shot dead by two unidentified bike-borne assailants after an argument over Rs 15 turned violent on Friday afternoon. Station house officer of Medical police..
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School bus runs over 3-year-old in MP

A private school bus ran over a 3-year-old girl who was toddling to a shop in Rewa district on Saturday. The sight of the child's body triggered anger in town, and protests erupted. Semaria police..
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A walkathon to unblock the way to healthy heart

On Sunday, hundreds of Mumbai residents united to advocate for heart health and emphasize the significance of managing unhealthy cholesterol levels. This distinctive Sunday walkathon, conducted in..
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BREAKING: G20 leaders near deal on Ukraine reference, declaration in sight

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Ajit Ninan: Maestro who was the Houdini of humour

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Uttarakhand to assess load-bearing capacity of tourist hotspots

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Chandrayaan-3: Vikram 2nd de-boost at 2am Sunday will set stage for August 23 landing

Vikram, the Chandrayaan-3 lander, which became independent for the first time since July 14 on Thursday (August 17), will perform the crucial second de-boost manoeuvre at 2am Sunday. “Sunday’s..
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PM Modi likely to lay foundation stone for redevelopment of 500 stations next week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi would in a single day next week lay the foundation stones for redevelopment of around 500 railway stations. These stations will be redeveloped under the ‘Amrit Bharat..
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Brij Bhushan out of WFI poll fray but son-in-law in

Brij Bhushan’s grip over Indian wrestling may finally be history, if the final list of electoral college is anything to go by. TOI is in possession of the voters’ list prepared by the returning..
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Two more old videos of women burning add to Manipur’s horror

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2 months after FIR & a day after video surfaces, 4 arrested for Manipur horror

The prime accused and three other suspects from the Manipur mob that paraded two women naked and allegedly gang-raped one of them on May 4 were arrested on Thursday, 63 days after a zero FIR was..
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Chandrayaan-3 second Op around done, closest point to Earth (perigee) raised to around 220km

This was a minor operation compared to the one carried out Saturday. The onboard thrusters were fired for about 42 seconds and the perigee of Chandrayaan-3 is now around 220km, multiple scientists..
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In NCP case, EC may rely on 3-test formula of '71 SC ruling

Former chief election commissioners O P Rawat and Sunil Arora, when contacted by TOI, concurred that Sadiq Ali verdict remains the template for deciding all matters under Paragraph 15 of the Symbols..
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Idols found at Bandhavgarh 1,400 years old, tied to Buddhism: ASI

They turned out to be statues of the Buddha, Avalokiteshvara and the Buddhist deity Tara, dating back 1,400 years. "These statues were found in Dhamokhar buffer area of the reserve. Locals worshipped..
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NDA to meet on July 18; Ajit's NCP, Shinde's Sena likely to attend

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How rich is Puri temple? That's a big mystery as the last inventory was in 1978

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Manipur schools reopen after 2 months

Jenish Singh, a parent in Imphal West, said he was "quite happy" at schools reopening partially "although public unrest still persists" in the state. "We request the government to revoke the protracted..
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