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The Times of India 'Passing on the baton': Dravid's heartfelt message to Gambhir

Team India's new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, begins his tenure with a tour of Sri Lanka, replacing former coach Rahul Dravid. Dravid expressed his best wishes and shared his experiences with Gambhir in an emotional audio message. The series against Sri Lanka includes three T20Is and three ODIs, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain.

The Times of India Meta removes 63,000 Nigerian Instagram accounts accused of sextortion

Meta took down 63,000 Nigerian Instagram accounts involved in sextortion scams, primarily targeting US adults. The Yahoo Boys network was dismantled, with further actions on Facebook. Some minor-related cases were reported to NCMEC, and new features were introduced for scam detection.

The Times of India Foxconn to expand its product manufacturing ops for Apple in India

Foxconn aimed to expand its Indian operations, initiating iPad assembly at their Tamil Nadu facility by late 2025. This follows Apple's strategy to diversify its supply chain away from China. The move aligns with India's PLI scheme and involves significant investments, including a new factory and mega iPhone production facility near Bengaluru.

The Times of India CrowdStrike outage: Microsoft wants to keep away the access from these cos

After a faulty CrowdStrike update caused widespread system crashes, Microsoft is reviewing its security architecture. They are considering limiting kernel-level access to improve system resilience and exploring alternatives like VBS enclaves and Azure Attestation.

The Times of India Gangster’s celebratory procession post release lands him back in jail

Harshad Patankar, recently released from Nashik Road central jail, was rearrested after holding a procession that violated police prohibitory orders. He was detained for an old attempt to murder case.

The Times of India Contractor to pay Rs 5 lakh after 91 dead rats found at CSMT

Central Railway fined its housekeeping contractor Rs 5 lakh after discovering 91 dead rats in the motormen's lobby at CSMT. Staff had to relocate due to the stench and protested against poor cleanliness. CR assured improved cleaning measures.

The Times of India With AI, Indian doctors solve mystery of premature births

A pioneering AI-based study in India identified microorganisms, genes, and bacterial pathways, increasing preterm birth risks. Researchers analyzed global data from 3,757 women, discovering bacteria linked to early births. A developing software and kit could assist in pinpointing infection-causing microbes, potentially reducing India's high preterm birth rates. The study aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

The Times of India 'He will have to learn...': Shastri's advice for T20I captain Suryakumar

Ravi Shastri has backed newly-appointed T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav as Team India prepares for its tour of Sri Lanka. Shastri expressed confidence in Suryakumar's potential to excel as India's T20I captain and emphasized the importance of quickly understanding and managing India's diverse bowling options to ensure success in his new role.

The Times of India Man poses as MP Praful Patel to contact Qatar's Royal family

Maharashtra state cyber cell arrested a Juhu resident, Ravi Kant, for posing as NCP MP Praful Patel to contact Qatar's royal family for business deals. Using Patel's photo, Kant sought assistance for business opportunities. The investigation is ongoing to determine any extortion motives.