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The Times of India 3 UPSC aspirants drown in Delhi coaching centre: Poor drainage, lack of desilting cited as likely causes

In a tragic accident at Rau's IAS coaching centre in Old Rajender Nagar, Delhi, two students died after rainwater flooded the library in the basement. The mishap occurred on Saturday evening, trapping three students while 27 others managed to escape or were rescued. Multiple agencies, including NDRF, police, and fire brigade, initiated rescue operations. By late evening, the bodies of two girls were recovered. The incident sparked outrage about poor drainage and safety measures. Politicians blamed the local government for negligence in maintaining proper drainage systems, which could have prevented the flooding.

The Times of India UN concerned over 'arbitrary arrest' of minorities, journalists in India

The United Nations Human Rights Body expressed concern over the arbitrary arrest and prosecution of minorities and journalists in India. It highlighted misuse of counter-terrorism laws against dissenting views, rising lynching cases by 'cow vigilantes', and discriminatory practices against Muslims through the Citizenship Amendment Act. The body urged India to address discrimination and protect minorities' rights.

The Times of India Narcos Rajasthan: Battle against drone deliveries across Thar desert border

The BSF struggled to combat drug smuggling along Rajasthan's border with Pakistan, dealing with frequent drone deliveries and inadequate staffing. Despite occasional successes like intercepting a Rs 65 crore heroin haul, the short-staffed force faced numerous challenges. The problem worsened due to understaffing and non-border duties. The ban on legal poppy husks shifted addiction to synthetic narcotics, exacerbating the crisis.

The Times of India Nehra's Virat-Kohli remark stumps Yashasvi - Watch

India didn't face much trouble in beating hosts Sri Lanka in the first T20I international in Pallekele on Saturday once their batsmen had put the home team under pressure with a total in excess of 200, but Ashish Nehra's witty observation after the match left opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 40 off 21 balls, speechless.

The Times of India Ex-NZ cricketer agrees with India's call to not make Hardik captain

Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris said Ajit Agarkar's decision not to appoint Hardik Pandya as India's captain was wise due to concerns about Pandya's frequent injuries and workload. Styris emphasized the importance of Pandya focusing on his all-rounder skills and fitness, rather than taking on the additional responsibilities of captaincy.

The Times of India India’s Oly uniforms create buzz for wrong reasons

Bigger isn’t always better— the cliché was proved right during the Olympics opening ceremony. In Paris, the world’s fashion capital, it was Team Mongolia’s Seine-sensational gold-embroidered ensemble that scored big. Haiti (super arty), Czechia (splattered trench coats) and Sri Lanka (white silk) wowed too even though the US (Ralph Lauren) and Italy (Emporio Armani) pulled out the big guns.

The Times of India India’s Olympics uniforms create a buzz for the wrong reasons

Bigger isn’t always better— the cliché was proved right during the Olympics opening ceremony. In Paris, the world’s fashion capital, it was Team Mongolia’s Seine-sensational gold-embroidered ensemble that scored big. Haiti (super arty), Czechia (splattered trench coats) and Sri Lanka (white silk) wowed too even though the US (Ralph Lauren) and Italy (Emporio Armani) pulled out the big guns.

The Times of India Britain is 'broke and broken', newly-elected Labour govt claims

The British government declared the country financially troubled, citing a £20 billion shortfall. Newly-elected Labour plans to blame the previous Conservative government for unfunded commitments. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set to present a fiscal review in parliament, targeting financial transparency and realistic budget plans.

The Times of India California Park wildfire destroys more than 3.5 lakh acres, becomes largest in US

The Park Fire, burning about 90 miles north of Sacramento, had destroyed 134 structures as of Saturday afternoon. Authorities arrested a man on Thursday, suspecting that he started the fire by pushing a flaming car into a gully on Wednesday afternoon.

The Times of India 'Just leave them...': Ex-cricketer on Gambhir-Kohli relationship

Gautam Gambhir took over as Team India's head coach, raising curiosity about his relationship with Virat Kohli. Despite past IPL tensions, they were seen bonding. Former cricketer Venkatapathy Raju stressed professionalism. Gambhir downplayed tensions, asserting their mature relationship. Upcoming challenges for Team India shift focus to performance rather than personal dynamics.

The Times of India Korean War anniversary: North Korea vows 'total destruction' of enemies

North Korea recently threatened to 'totally destroy' the US and South Korea if war breaks out, as ordered by Kim Jong Un. This announcement came during the 71st anniversary of the Korean War armistice. Military officials accused the US and South Korea of provoking nuclear war and pledged to strengthen their defense readiness.