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The Times of India 'Hats off to him for... ': Rohit lauds Hardik

Hardik Pandya's journey from being booed at the Wankhede Stadium during IPL 2024 to becoming a hero in India's ICC T20 World Cup 2024 victory is truly remarkable. The all-rounder played a pivotal role in the final against South Africa, held at the iconic Barbados venue, where India emerged triumphant by a slim margin of seven runs. Pandya's contributions with the ball were instrumental in India's success. He dismissed key South African batsmen Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller at crucial junctures, tilting the balance in favour of the Men in Blue.

The Times of India It's no longer Queen’s Necklace: Mahindra on India's victory parade

Team India's triumphant return from the T20 World Cup sparked celebrations in Mumbai. Anand Mahindra's tweet encapsulated the festive atmosphere, renaming Marine Drive to 'Jaadu Ki Jhappi'. The nail-biting final against South Africa ended in a seven-run victory for India, with Virat Kohli's standout performance and Rohit Sharma's captaincy leading to the win.

The Times of India Historic defeat for Tories in UK polls: How Rishi Sunak became the 'fall guy'

Keir Starmer will be Britain's next prime minister with his centre left Labour Party expected to win a huge majority in a parliamentary election, ending 14 years of often tumultuous Conservative government by trouncing Rishi Sunak's party. "Tonight, people here and around the country have spoken and they're ready for change, to end the politics of performance, a return to politics as public service," Starmer said after winning his seat in London. "The change begins right here ... You have voted. It is now time for us to deliver."

The Times of India BSE Sensex slips below 80,000; Nifty50 near 24,250

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, slipped in red in opening trade on Friday. While BSE Sensex slipped below 80,000, Nifty went below 24,250.

The Times of India Watch: 'India won T20 World Cup but Mumbai lost...'

India celebrated its T20 World Cup victory with a grand parade in Mumbai, bringing the city to a standstill. Delayed by two hours, the parade began after Rohit Sharma and his team arrived around 5 pm. A viral video shows fans losing slippers amid the chaos, leaving debris scattered along the route.

The Times of India Man gyps company of Rs 10cr, blows it up on wedding & honeymoon

A 32-year-old senior employee in Mumbai is accused of embezzling Rs 10.6 crore from his company. The chargesheet states he used the funds for personal expenses including a wedding, honeymoon, loans, investments, and more. The accused allegedly diverted company funds by inflating client bills and forging documents.

The Times of India After he quit as CM, JMM scrambles to find role for Champai Soren

Ranchi JMM insiders speculate on Champai Soren's future after briefly serving as Jharkhand's 12th CM post-Hemant Soren's money-laundering case arrest. Hemant resumed office post-bail. Champai might join Shibu Soren’s advisory committee or become working president before assembly polls. The INDIA bloc favors Basant Soren's reappointment over Kalpana Murmu Soren's cabinet inclusion.

The Times of India Having Aadhaar no proof of citizenship: UIDAI in Calcutta HC

In a recent court hearing, UIDAI clarified that possessing an Aadhaar number does not establish citizenship. The legal dispute revolves around deactivating Aadhaar cards for foreign nationals overstaying in India. Amidst confusion in Bengal, the court is set to address the matter on July 11th. The petition challenges regulations 28A and 29 of the Aadhaar Act. Stay informed for further developments.

The Times of India Watch: Kohli, Rohit's reaction to fan climbing tree for parade

Mumbai celebrated India's T20 World Cup victory with a massive parade on Thursday evening. Thousands of fans gathered at Marine Drive, causing traffic jams and crowded stations like Churchgate and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. An enthusiastic fan climbing a tree caught the attention of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, prompting amused reactions. The streets were filled with patriotic chants and fans in blue jerseys. The parade ended at Wankhede Stadium with a victory lap led by Kohli holding the trophy.

The Times of India Man planning 'lone-wolf' attacks on security force families arrested

The Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) foiled a 'lone-wolf attack' by arresting 34-year-old Faizan Sheikh in Khandwa on Thursday. Linked to Indian Mujahideen (IM), Faizan aimed to emulate terrorists like Yasin Bhatkal. He was booked under UAPA, with a pistol, bullets, mobile phones, and extremist literature seized. ATS IG Ashish Sharma stated Faizan had contact with illegal arms dealers and propagated radical ideologies online. Digital devices with terrorist content were confiscated. In recent years, ATS has arrested 55 terror suspects from various extremist organizations.

The Times of India What a ‘Sir’prise! Teacher transferred, 133 kids follow him

Over 133 students from Ponakal's primary school in Mancherial followed teacher J Srinivas to Akkapelliguda, enduring a 3km commute. Srinivas, known for special classes and boosting student strength over 12 years, earned parent trust, noted by officer S Yadaiah. Despite tears, students and parents moved, reflecting their strong bond. On Thursday, Srinivas continued his duty.

The Times of India Jasprit Bumrah's big statement on retirement

Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian fast bowler, has firmly asserted that he has no immediate intentions to bid farewell to T20I cricket. When questioned about the possibility of retiring from the shortest format, the pacer responded, "a long way away," indicating his desire to continue playing. Bumrah's remarks follow India's victorious journey in the T20 World Cup, where they emerged triumphant against South Africa in the final match held in Barbados.