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The Times of India Watch: Riyan Parag gets India debut cap from his father

Riyan Parag's father Parag Das presented him with the India cap before the first T20I against Zimbabwe, marking a historic milestone as Riyan became the first male cricketer from Assam to represent India. This emotional moment followed India's recent T20 World Cup victory. Parag earned his maiden call-up after a stellar IPL 2024 season, where he scored 573 runs for Rajasthan Royals. Alongside Abhishek Sharma and Dhruv Jurel, Parag debuted at Harare Sports Club on July 6th.

The Times of India 'Virat bhi time leta hai, Rohit bhi...': Ex-Pak star defends Babar Azam

Pakistan's T20 World Cup campaign ended in early elimination after defeats to the USA and India. Azam, despite scoring 122 runs in four games, faced criticism for his strike rate of 101.66. Mushtaq Ahmed defended Azam, likening him to Virat Kohli. The PCB plans strategic changes, consulting Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten for the ICC Champions Trophy. Before this, Pakistan will host Bangladesh and England for five Tests, tour Australia for a white-ball series, and visit South Africa for Tests and white-ball matches.

The Times of India 'Nobody in India cares': Shastri roasts Vaughan

Former India coach Ravi Shastri launched a scathing attack on Michael Vaughan after the former England captain criticised the scheduling of the T20 World Cup and suggested that it favoured India.

The Times of India Hathras stampede: Main accused Devprakash Madhukar arrested

Devprakash Madhukar, the main accused in the Hathras stampede that killed 121 people, was arrested in Nazafgarh by Uttar Pradesh Police. The stampede occurred during a satsang event, which exceeded its permitted attendance. Organizers attempted to conceal the true number of attendees. Madhukar’s lawyer claims he surrendered while receiving treatment in Delhi. Authorities are investigating the event's funding sources.

The Times of India Did Biden suffer 'medical emergency' on Air Force One? White House replies

The White House and BNO News denied Laura Loomer's claims of a medical emergency canceling Biden's Wisconsin July fundraiser, stating Biden arrived in Delaware smoothly. Forbes verified this via video. Loomer shared a motorcade screenshot and suggested a Secret Service ER room reservation for Biden's canceled Pennsylvania trip, raising doubts about her credibility.

The Times of India Amarnath shrine's Shiva Lingam melting fast amid heatwave: Reports

The sacred Shiv Lingam at the Amarnath cave shrine has started melting due to a heatwave, despite the annual yatra commencing just over a week ago. Over 150,000 devotees have already visited the shrine located at 3,880 meters in Jammu and Kashmir. Severe heatwave conditions have gripped north and central India, including the region around the shrine.

The Times of India 'Committed to deepening ties': PM Modi speaks to UK PM Starmer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday following Starmer's assumption of office on Friday after the Labour Party secured 412 out of 650 parliamentary seats in the general election. They discussed working towards the long-pending India-UK Free Trade Agreement. Modi extended his congratulations to Starmer for the Labour Party's victory. Both leaders expressed commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and agreed to advance the Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK.

The Times of India Maha oppn leader questions Rs 11cr cash reward to Indian cricket team

The Indian cricket team is back home and enjoying star treatment after the victory in the ICC T20 World Cup. In a facilitation event held at the Maharashtra assembly, chief minister Eknath Shinde announced a reward of Rs 11 crore for Team India. Now the opposition has questioned the cash reward asking 'what was the need'. "They gave such a huge sum to the Indian Cricket Team, what was the need? Team India played for the country and not themselves, this is why the streets were flooded to welcome them," Wadettiwar told news agency ANI.

The Times of India 'Follow Ambedkar not Babas': Mayawati's appeal to Dalits

Mayawati adviseD the poor and Dalits to follow Bhimrao Ambedkar's path instead of relying on Babas like Bhole Baba. "Rather, by following the path shown by Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, they will have to take power in their own hands and change their own destiny, that is, they will have to join their party BSP, only then they can avoid incidents like Hathras in which 121 people died, which is very worrying," she said.