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Did Lawrence Bishnoi’s aide Goldy Brar kill Khalistani terrorist Nijjar?

In a leaked audio clip, gangster Goldy Brar purportedly claims responsibility for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, leader of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force, in Canada. What the recording reveals

What's up with sugar prices? Is it because of your car?

We are importing raw sugar for the domestic market again after almost a decade — and ethanol actually wasn’t what suddenly sent prices soaring

How Sajjan Kumar thrived for decades despite 1984 riots but died in jail

The former Congress leader remained in politics until nearly a decade ago, despite his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, thanks to his influence over large parts of Delhi

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Almost three-quarters of England is in drought. Where did the water go?

A record-dry July means some 45 million people in England are living in drought areas. Reservoirs and rivers are drained, farms are under pressure and water restrictions have been imposed

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‘Serving the Indian Army is far better than low-paying Gulf jobs’: Why Gorkha veterans are angry with Nepal govt

Hundreds of Gorkha veterans, their families and young job seekers marched in Pokhara recently demanding that Nepal’s PM Balendra Shah allow recruitment into the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme

Article image for: A parliament panel thinks your hospital bill should be much, much lower

A parliament panel thinks your hospital bill should be much, much lower

Once you're admitted, you can't exactly shop around — but the price can still keep shooting up. A parliamentary panel wants the government to change that

Article image for: 253 Shahzad Bhatti network operatives nabbed. Who’s Bhatti and what is his ISI link?

253 Shahzad Bhatti network operatives nabbed. Who’s Bhatti and what is his ISI link?

The crackdown was part of a nationwide anti-terror operation ahead of I-Day. Bhatti is accused of coordinating cross-border terror modules and recruiting Indian youths for high-profile attacks

Article image for: Ten years after Bihar banned liquor, who really paid the price?

Ten years after Bihar banned liquor, who really paid the price?

A preliminary NCAER paper calls for Bihar to end prohibition, saying reported crimes against women did not decline despite women’s safety being central to the ban’s promise, while drinking persists and the state has lost a major revenue source

Article image for: Scientists fear leaks in 2 lakh barrels of nuclear waste undersea

Scientists fear leaks in 2 lakh barrels of nuclear waste undersea

For decades, Europe’s radioactive waste sat largely forgotten on the Atlantic floor. Scientists have finally inspected some of the barrels up close and found that their contents are escaping

Article image for: Decoding the impact of N Chandrasekaran exiting Tata Sons. Our 5 most-read analysis

Decoding the impact of N Chandrasekaran exiting Tata Sons. Our 5 most-read analysis

The departure of the Tata Sons chairman raises questions about how his successor will be chosen, the issues that prompted him to leave and what it means for the future of one of India’s biggest industrial groups

Article image for: Heart attacks rarely come out of nowhere. 10 stories that tell you what to watch for

Heart attacks rarely come out of nowhere. 10 stories that tell you what to watch for

A collection of our stories, including firsthand accounts from survivors and advice from senior cardiologists, on heart health — the warning signs we miss, the risks fitness can’t erase, and the tests that could save your life

Article image for: How US presidents used decoys, deception and disappearing flights to stay safe

How US presidents used decoys, deception and disappearing flights to stay safe

When presidential movements become targets, secrecy becomes a weapon. Trump’s covert flight from Ankara follows decades of US presidents using ruses, concealed routes and surprise changes to stay ahead of those who might seek to harm them

Article image for: Who was Dara Singh before — and after — the murder of Graham Staines and his sons?

Who was Dara Singh before — and after — the murder of Graham Staines and his sons?

On August 19, the Supreme Court is due to take up the plea of premature release filed by Dara Singh, the man convicted of leading the mob that burnt Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two young sons alive 26 years ago

Article image for: 60 years on, why Chandipura virus still catches India unprepared

60 years on, why Chandipura virus still catches India unprepared

It’s a virus that was first detected in the 1960s and is believed to spread largely thanks to one insect. Yet, outbreaks of this virus continue to kill children periodically across the country.

Article image for: Is Al-Qaeda expanding its footprint in India and Bangladesh? What UN report says

Is Al-Qaeda expanding its footprint in India and Bangladesh? What UN report says

Rather than operating as a large, conventional militant organisation, the global terror group is evolving into a regional terrorist entity built around small, scattered, decentralised cells, a UN Security Council assessment says

Article image for: Before the midnight hour: The untold stories that made India — and divided it

Before the midnight hour: The untold stories that made India — and divided it

From the lawyer given 36 days to draw a border and the week India accepted Partition, to Maulana Azad’s idea of unity, Jinnah’s transformation from unifier to divider, the refugees who remade India and the forgotten rebels who fought the British — these stories reveal how India became the country it is today

Article image for: Noel Tata can’t take over top job so who could be next chairman of Tata Sons?

Noel Tata can’t take over top job so who could be next chairman of Tata Sons?

Noel Tata, a Tata Sons director and Tata Trusts chairman, might otherwise have been an obvious choice to step in as interim chairman, but because of a rule introduced in 2022, he cannot. Among the names in circulation for the top job is TV Narendran, managing director of Tata Steel

Article image for: N Chandrasekaran took over Tata in a crisis. He's leaving it after another

N Chandrasekaran took over Tata in a crisis. He's leaving it after another

Chandrasekaran spent four decades going from programmer to the top of Tata without ever quite acquiring the manner of a tycoon. But his years at the summit have been bookended by tumultuous boardroom drama

Article image for: Cash at a judge’s home, evidence gone: Will Justice Varma case end without closure?

Cash at a judge’s home, evidence gone: Will Justice Varma case end without closure?

A parliamentary inquiry has found all three charges against Justice Yashwant Varma proved. But the report cannot establish how much money was found, who owned it or what happened to it and his resignation has now complicated Parliament’s legal options

Article image for: School admissions. Study abroad. Competitive exams. Get Ahead with TOI+

School admissions. Study abroad. Competitive exams. Get Ahead with TOI+

Which school board is right for your child? Is private coaching necessary for competitive entrance exams? What is the process for admission to a college abroad? What course should my child pursue as AI threatens to transform jobs? Send your questions and our panel of education experts will respond with clear guidance

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