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The Times of India Tendulkar lauds Anderson after last Test

Sachin Tendulkar said James Anderson had "inspired generations" after the England great bowed out of international cricket on Friday. Anderson brought the curtain down on an England career spanning two decades as the hosts hammered the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs inside three days to win the first Test at Lord's. By taking a typically miserly 3-32 in 16 overs, veteran paceman Anderson, 42 later this month, took his final tally of Test wickets to 704 in 188 matches.

The Times of India How 'Hand of VAR' breaks Dutch hearts in Euro 2024 semi-final

Ollie Watkins scored a late winner as England defeated the Netherlands 2-1 to reach the Euro final against Spain. Controversy arose over a penalty awarded to England after a VAR review, which Harry Kane converted to level the scores after Xavi Simons gave the Dutch the lead. Gary Neville called the decision "an absolute disgrace." Some questioned an alleged handball by Bukayo Saka in the build-up, which VAR did not identify, leading to criticism of VAR's role in the match.

The Times of India Study permits in Canada for int'l students increased: What it means for Indians

The total study permits issued rose from 165,805 in early 2023 to 187,510 in early 2024. The number of Indian students receiving these visas also increased, from 72,750 to 81,260, maintaining a consistent share of about 43% of the total permits. In 2023, Indian students accounted for 278,335 of the 682,430 total study permits issued by Canada. So far in 2024, Canada has issued 216,620 study permits, with Indian students receiving 91,510 of them.

The Times of India World’s first city where non-veg is illegal

Palitana, in Gujarat's Bhavnagar, became the world's first city where non-veg is illegal after Jain monk protests closed 250 butcher shops. This honors Gandhi's vegetarian vow and aligns with regulations in Rajkot and Junagadh. Endorsed by Chief Minister Patel for traffic reduction and public sensitivities, Gujarat's vegetarianism intertwines with Vaishnavism and changing consumption patterns.

The Times of India Congress reacts to govt declaring June 25 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'

The Union government announced that June 25 will henceforth be observed as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas', marking the day in 1975 when former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed a nationwide Emergency. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that observing June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' will serve as a "reminder of what happens when the Constitution of India was trampled over." Home minister Amit Shah shared the government's decision on Friday.

The Times of India Gravesend Gurudwara stabbing: 2 Sikh worshippers injured, 17-year-old arrested

Kent Police reported that two individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries and confirmed they are not looking for any other suspects. A substantial police presence remained in Gravesend overnight, with multiple officers and an air ambulance at the scene.

The Times of India 'Humiliating people sign of weakness': Rahul Gandhi to trollers targeting Smriti Irani

On Friday, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi defended his political rival Smriti Irani against derogatory slurs from his supporters and other detractors on social media. Smriti Irani, who had defeated Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha election in Amethi, lost the seat to Gandhi loyalist Kishori Lal Sharma in the 2024 general elections. The defeat in Amethi was a significant setback for Smriti Irani. In the last ten years, she had been a crucial part of the Modi government, holding several key ministries.

The Times of India HDFC Bank downtime alert! Full list of services not available on July 13

HDFC Bank scheduled downtime: As a result of the downtime which will last for over 13 hours, several banking services will not be available. Here’s what you need to know

The Times of India John Cena arrives in Mumbai to attend Anant Ambani's wedding

John Cena is in Mumbai for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in BKC. Key attendees include Bollywood stars, Boris Johnson, and Kim Kardashian. Cena, who announced his retirement at Money in the Bank PLE, will have his final appearance, with WWE Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan praising him. Ceremony at Jio Center.

The Times of India Spacesuit that can convert urine into drinkable water in 5 mins

​The suit’s designers aim to deploy it by the end of the decade through NASA’s Artemis program, which focuses on prolonged habitation and work on another world. “The design includes a vacuum-based external catheter leading to a combined forward-reverse osmosis unit, providing a continuous supply of potable water with multiple safety mechanisms to ensure astronaut wellbeing,” explained Sofia Etlin, a researcher at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell University and co-designer of the suit.