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India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Tamil Nadu custodial death: Outrage over brutal assault, DMK government under fire
On News Today, the focus is on the political battle in Karnataka, the abuse of power in Odisha and Himachal Pradesh, and a recent case of custodial death in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party claims there will be no leadership change in Karnataka, with BK Shivkumar aiming to bring Congress back to power in 2028. In Odisha, a BJP corporator and his supporters assaulted the Additional Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, while in Himachal Pradesh, a National Highways Authority of India official was assaulted in the presence of a state minister. Arrests have been made in both cases, raising questions about impunity. In Tamil Nadu, a 27-year-old man named Ajit Kumar allegedly died after being tortured by police, sparking political controversy. The autopsy confirmed wounds, and five police personnel have been arrested. The Tamil Nadu government has asked the CBI to investigate, and the Madras High Court has ordered a judicial probe, calling it a 'brutal act'. The segment also highlights similar cases of custodial deaths across India and discusses potential police reforms.
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
BJP's leadership shake-up: New chiefs for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh units
On News Today, the focus is on the political battle in Karnataka, the abuse of power in Odisha and Himachal Pradesh, and a recent case of custodial death in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party claims there will be no leadership change in Karnataka, with BK Shivkumar aiming to bring Congress back to power in 2028. In Odisha, a BJP corporator and his supporters assaulted the Additional Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, while in Himachal Pradesh, a National Highways Authority of India official was assaulted in the presence of a state minister. Arrests have been made in both cases, raising questions about impunity. In Tamil Nadu, a 27-year-old man named Ajit Kumar allegedly died after being tortured by police, sparking political controversy. The autopsy confirmed wounds, and five police personnel have been arrested. The Tamil Nadu government has asked the CBI to investigate, and the Madras High Court has ordered a judicial probe, calling it a 'brutal act'. The segment also highlights similar cases of custodial deaths across India and discusses potential police reforms.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Incessant & excessive rain hampers kharif crop sowing in Gumla
1 2 Gumla: Incessant and excessive rainfall for the last 17 days in Gumla district and surrounding areas has hampered the cultivation of kharif crops like urad, arhar, mung and other pulses apart from delaying sowing of maize, groundnut and some vegetables, including tomato, gourd and bottlegourd. According to the figures available with the district agriculture department, a total rainfall of 525.1 mm has been recorded in Gumla from January to June 30 against an average rainfall of 287.37 mm during this period. Notably, June alone has received 351.8 mm of rainfall against this month's average of 205.3 mm. "During the last 17 days, continuous rains have stopped the tillers from preparing their plots to sow seeds. Against an identified area of 16,000 hectares for arhar, farmers could sow seeds only in 1,013 hectares, so far, while urad and mung farming has been negligible against their identified areas of 8,000 and 1,500 hectares respectively," said Ajit Kumar, an advisor to the agriculture department, here on Tuesday. Bishunpur-based Gumla Krishi Vigyan Kendra ( KVK) scientist Atal Tiwari said, "Farmers are not able to grow maize and groundnut on sufficient areas on time because of the heavy and incessant downpour currently in the district. Cultivation of tomato which is grown widely in the kharif season, gourd and bottlegourd has also been delayed by the rain in the region." However, the agriculture department figures showed a coverage area of 3,154 hectares for maize against a normal of 5,000 hectares and 4,943 hectares for urad against a normal of 8,100 hectares. Groundnut cultivation has been less so far. "If moisture is retained in the soil, germination of seeds will be badly affected leading to low yields," cautioned Kumar. Tiwari further said, "There will be 15%-20% less harvest this season because of the delayed crops caused by the rainfall." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
DMK launches 45-day campaign in Tamil Nadu ahead of 2026 assembly elections
On News Today, the focus is on the political battle in Karnataka, the abuse of power in Odisha and Himachal Pradesh, and a recent case of custodial death in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party claims there will be no leadership change in Karnataka, with BK Shivkumar aiming to bring Congress back to power in 2028. In Odisha, a BJP corporator and his supporters assaulted the Additional Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, while in Himachal Pradesh, a National Highways Authority of India official was assaulted in the presence of a state minister. Arrests have been made in both cases, raising questions about impunity. In Tamil Nadu, a 27-year-old man named Ajit Kumar allegedly died after being tortured by police, sparking political controversy. The autopsy confirmed wounds, and five police personnel have been arrested. The Tamil Nadu government has asked the CBI to investigate, and the Madras High Court has ordered a judicial probe, calling it a 'brutal act'. The segment also highlights similar cases of custodial deaths across India and discusses potential police reforms.
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Samajwadi Party celebrates Akhilesh Yadav's birthday in Lucknow
On News Today, the focus is on the political battle in Karnataka, the abuse of power in Odisha and Himachal Pradesh, and a recent case of custodial death in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party claims there will be no leadership change in Karnataka, with BK Shivkumar aiming to bring Congress back to power in 2028. In Odisha, a BJP corporator and his supporters assaulted the Additional Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, while in Himachal Pradesh, a National Highways Authority of India official was assaulted in the presence of a state minister. Arrests have been made in both cases, raising questions about impunity. In Tamil Nadu, a 27-year-old man named Ajit Kumar allegedly died after being tortured by police, sparking political controversy. The autopsy confirmed wounds, and five police personnel have been arrested. The Tamil Nadu government has asked the CBI to investigate, and the Madras High Court has ordered a judicial probe, calling it a 'brutal act'. The segment also highlights similar cases of custodial deaths across India and discusses potential police reforms.
