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The Times of India Sensex ends above 81,000 for the first time; Nifty50 at 24,800 as bulls party

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, surged in afternoon trade after a volatile morning session, and hit fresh lifetime highs. While BSE Sensex crossed 81,000 for the first time, Nifty50 went above 24,800.

The Times of India Mumbai businessman jumps off Bandra-Worli Sea Link after video call to son

Ghatkopar businessman, Bhavesh Seth, 56, jumped off Bandra-Worli Sea Link after video-calling his son. CCTV confirmed the jump due to financial distress. Seth was trading ball bearings. Body found after a three-hour search. Incident similar to Akash Singh's in November. Ghatkopar to South Mumbai route. Accidental death report filed. Contact suicide prevention helplines for support.

The Times of India Big Brother season 26: Contestants who'll get locked inside house

Season 26 of 'Big Brother' introduces 16 diverse houseguests, including a chef, former marine, and crochet business owner. The theme 'BB AI' adds a twist to the gameplay. Watch the two-night premiere on July 17 and 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, followed by regular episodes on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The Times of India Are Gambhir & Shah divided over T20I captaincy?

According to various reports, Gambhir, India's newly appointed head coach, engaged in a vigorous discussion with Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, during a video call from Delhi. The main agenda of the meeting was to outline the strategy for the future besides discussing selection of the squad for Sri Lanka tour, but they were unable to reach a consensus regarding the T20I captaincy.

The Times of India 2 security personnel killed, 4 injured in IED blast in Chhattisgarh

Two security personnel were killed and four others injured in an IED blast triggered by Maoists during an anti-Naxalite operation in the forests of Bijapur district. The incident occurred during a joint operation by various security forces in the insurgency-hit Bastar region. The injured jawans are being airlifted for treatment, while reinforcements have been dispatched to the area. Our thoughts are with the families of the martyred jawans and we hope for a swift recovery for the wounded.

The Times of India Govt suspends two telemarketing cos over sending 5.5M fraud SMSes

The Department of Telecommunications has suspended operations of V-con Intelligent Security and OneXtel Media for sending fraudulent SMSes. Over 55 million malicious messages were sent since January 2024. DoT orders telecom service providers to take action against the companies. OneXtel Media denies allegations and questions the government's decision.

The Times of India 'Why I love and admire JD': Usha Vance introduces husband at Republican National Convention

At the Republican National Convention, Usha Vance introduced JD Vance as Trump's Vice President running mate. She shared their personal story and his journey from Ohio State via the G.I. Bill to Yale Law, Marine service in Iraq, and overcoming childhood traumas. His role as a millennial GOP leader comes amid concerns over Trump's and Biden's ages.

The Times of India Mumbai CA and influencer falls off 300-feet hillock near Raigad waterfall while making reel, dies

A 27-year-old chartered accountant and social media influencer tragically died after falling 300ft from a hillock near Kumbhe waterfall in Raigad district. Despite a six-hour search operation and rescue efforts, she did not survive. The incident occurred during a picnic with a group of seven individuals.

The Times of India Champions Trophy: It's India vs Pakistan again, this time in boardroom

BCCI and PCB will clash at ICC meetings in Colombo over India’s Champions Trophy tour to Pakistan in February 2025. Jay Shah will attend the meeting. Matches might shift to UAE or Sri Lanka. PCB’s Mohsin Naqvi will also be present. If India refuse to go to Pakistan for the tournament, the ICC could be forced to mull the possibility of a hybrid model for the tournament, with India playing their matches in UAE or Sri Lanka.

The Times of India Bihar sees 15th bridge collapse in a month

The Parman River bridge in Forbesganj block, Araria district, collapsed due to floodwaters. Enayat Khan noted the bridge's closure since 2017 and repairs in 2020-21 by Prabin Kumar. Built in 2008-09, its collapse resulted in the suspension of 15 engineers for negligence. Additionally, Chaitanya Prasad cited ineffective monitoring. Higher officials were informed, and a checklist was sent.

The Times of India Another encounter between security forces & terrorist in J&K's Doda, 2 soldiers injured

In Jaddan Bata village, Doda, two soldiers were injured at 2:00 am in an encounter with terrorists targeting a temporary camp in a school. The encounter in Jaddan Bata village is part of a larger search operation that was initiated following the killing of four army personnel, including a captain, by terrorists in Desa and nearby forest areas on the night between Monday and Tuesday.