Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi's bungalows to be razed

The order comes days after the Bombay high court expressed its displeasure over the government not acting against the buildings. On July 31, 2018, the high court heard a petition filed byan NGO against the state's inaction against the bungalows of celebrities and businessmen from Mumbai in the CRZ areas of villages in Alibaug.

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AI pays flying allowance to pilots, stir averted

The pilots' union had about a week back threatened to stop flying if the flying allowance wasn’t paid. However in wake of the serious natural calamity in Kerala, they had put any industrial action on hold and had offered to do as many relief flights as needed.

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Farmer's son Chaudhary shoots Asiad gold on senior debut at 16

The 16-year-old Chaudhary, who topped the qualifying round, shot a Games record score of 240.7 to pip Japan's Tomoyuki Matsuda (239.7) in an exciting final to add a gold to India's shooting tally of two silver and a bronze this Asiad.

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Asiad Live: Shooters add to India's medal tally

16-year-old Indian shooter Saurabh Choudhary wins gold in 10m Air Pistol event with an Asian Games record. Abhishek Verma bags bronze

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Ecologist warns of Kerala-type flood in Maha, Goa

“The rainfall intensity in Kerala, in Maharashtra and in Goa are different. But the environmental concerns remain the same as there is intense construction activity in all these areas,’’ eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil said. Both the states may not get intense rainfall like Kerala but are prone to flash floods and landslides like in Malin in Pune district in 2014.

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NOTA cannot be allowed in Rajya Sabha polls: SC

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Watch - India deserve to win this Test: Gambhir

After Virat Kohli ground out England from the game on Day 3 of the 3rd Test, Gautam Gambhir speaks to TimesofIndia.com about India's chances of wrapping up the match on the fourth day itself

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Kerala reels under worst flood in century: Why it's getting more severe

Kerala has received 37.5% excess rainfall in just two and a half months. The Union home minister has called it the worst floods in Kerala since 1924. So far the floods have taken the lives of 97 people and caused extensive damage to property.

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Live: Leaders line up to pay homage to Vajpayee

The last rites of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will take place at 4pm today at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in New Delhi. Stay here for all live updates

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Kerala floods: Toll 97, rescue ops in full swing

Heavy rains continued to batter Kerala, claiming the lives of 26 more people on Thursday, taking the death toll to 97. Kochi airport remains under water and has been closed till August 26. Stay with us for all live updates.

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Kerala floods: Damage pegged at Rs 8,000cr so far

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Art of being Atal: Vajpayee's 8 decisive moments

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Live: More NDRF teams rushed to Kerala, transport services crippled

Torrential rains, overflowing rivers and a series of landslides have resulted in death of 79 people in the state. Southern Railways and Kochi Metro have suspend their operations in flood-hit Kerala. Stay with us for live updates.

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Kerala flood situation: Top developments

The public transport system has collapsed in many parts of central Kerala. Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the situation in the state

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Live: Vajpayee still critical, next bulletin soon

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is critical and on full life support. His condition has sharply deteriorated in the last 24 hours. Stay here for all live updates

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No openers left for India to try for third Test

One huge area of concern for the Indian team going into the third Test starting on Saturday is the form of the openers. Not that any batsman other than Virat Kohli has come close to looking comfortable on this tour, but the Indian team has already played all its cards as far as the opening slot is concerned.

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300 kids sold to US buyers at Rs 45L each

The Mumbai police arrested the kingpin of an international child trafficking racket that allegedly sent at least 300 children from India to the US. Rajubhai Gamlewala aka Rajubhai, a Gujarat resident, started the racket in 2007 and would charge Rs 45 lakh for each child from his US-based clients.

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Rain misery continues in Kerala, Kochi airport shut till Saturday

Cochin International Airport will fall off the aviation map for nearly four days with Cial officials informing that airport will stop all operations till Saturday due the incessant rains and excess of water flowing from the Idukki dam in past couple of days.

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Peace in J&K, triple talaq: Highlights of PM speech

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India to put a human in space by 2022: PM Modi

"When India celebrates 75th year of Independence in 2022, and if possible even before, an Indian son or daughter will undertake a manned space mission on board 'Gaganyaan' carrying the national flag," the PM said in his Independence Day speech.

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