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The Times of India '7 ya 8': Rohit Sharma's bag-count confusion

Rohit has had a stellar career, becoming only the second Indian captain after Mahendra Singh Dhoni to lead India to a T20 World Cup title in 2007. Under Rohit’s leadership, India won the T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. Having retired from T20 Internationals following India’s T20 World Cup victory, Rohit is now preparing to lead the Indian team in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

The Times of India 'Leftists hijacked Olympics': Kangana on Paris opening ceremony

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, who does not shy away from making her views public, weighed in on the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic on Saturday and criticised the performance as "hyper-sexualized, blasphemous" acts, which she said were a result of "Leftists hijacking the Olympics." The performance involved children apparently reimagining "The Last Supper."

The Times of India India talks tough on South China Sea at East Asia Summit

At the East Asia Summit, India called for de-escalation in Gaza and expressed concern over attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the critical importance of sea lines of communication (SLOC) through the South China Sea for the Indo-Pacific development. India also reiterated its commitment to ASEAN and its collaborative efforts on various global issues.

The Times of India Nehru's vision of modern India was necessary: Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar highlighted the crucial roles of Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in shaping modern India during a book release event. He praised Nehru's vision and Patel's administrative skills. Pawar also acknowledged Dr. B R Ambedkar's efforts in drafting the Constitution. Four books by Sheshrao Chavan were released at the event in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

The Times of India Will cancel Agnipath as soon as we come to power, says Akhilesh

Akhilesh Yadav has vowed to scrap the Agnipath scheme within a day if his party comes to power, criticizing it as harmful. He argued for the old recruitment system. Meanwhile, Yogi Adityanath announced preferential treatment for retired Agniveers in police recruitment. The scheme, launched in 2022, recruits youths on a four-year term basis, offering 25 percent permanent positions later.

The Times of India Discover how do countries get their nicknames: Check the list

Countries are often given unique nicknames based on their history, geography, or culture. Examples include Japan as 'Land of the Rising Sun' and Canada as 'The Great White North.' These nicknames provide insights into each nation's unique identity and background.

The Times of India Ranveer confirms Dhar's next will be a 'cinematic experience'

Ranveer Singh is set to star in Aditya Dhar's next film, featuring a star-studded cast including Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal. Backed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, the film promises an extraordinary cinematic experience. Meanwhile, Don 3 has been postponed to next year.

The Times of India 'Attitude towards TN': CM Stalin on skipping Niti Aayog meeting

Tamil Nadu chief minister Stalin on Saturday offered justification for not turning up to the Niti Aayog meet convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The DMK supremo riding on a success from the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, said he was "compelled" to seek justice due to the “discriminatory attitude” towards Tamil Nadu reflected in the budget.