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The Times of India Paris Olympics: India's 10 major medal hopes

India aims to surpass its seven-medal haul from Tokyo 2020 at Paris 2024. With a 117-athlete contingent, key medal prospects include Neeraj Chopra, Nikhat Zareen, and PV Sindhu. The team has strong chances in athletics, boxing, badminton, wrestling, shooting, archery, and hockey, bringing fresh hope for breaking previous Olympic records.

The Times of India ‘Biju’ dropped as Odisha govt rebrands schemes in budget

The newly elected Mohan Majhi government in Odisha has rebranded two key schemes from the previous administration. Biju Swasthya Kalyana Yojana (BSKY) is now Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY) and is integrated with Ayushman Bharat. The Kalia cash incentive programme for farmers will be replaced by CM KISAN. Additionally, Biju Patnaik's name was removed from the free laptop distribution scheme, now named after poet Godabarisha Mishra. These changes came shortly after Majhi reversed a decision to drop Biju Patnaik's name from the state's sports award.

The Times of India 'Things don't work this way': Shahid Afridi criticizes PCB

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board for its frequent leadership and structure changes, arguing they negatively impact the team's performance. He suggests a collaborative approach involving senior board members and experienced players to develop a long-term strategy and new systems to ensure growth and consistency in Pakistan cricket.

The Times of India ChatGPT maker OpenAI to take on Google Search with this new tool

OpenAI has introduced SearchGPT, an AI search tool, to compete with Google. It offers timely answers with links to relevant sources. Initially, a select group of users tested SearchGPT. OpenAI collaborated with major publishers to refine the tool.

The Times of India 'World can think what they want...': Bumrah on Pandya's challenges in IPL

Jasprit Bumrah discussed the challenges faced by Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya during the 2024 IPL season. Pandya, who took over from Rohit Sharma, faced intense scrutiny and frequent booing from fans, particularly at Wankhede Stadium. The team's poor performance, finishing last in the IPL standings with only four wins in 14 matches, further exacerbated the situation.

The Times of India Delhi wakes up to heavy rainfall, IMD predicts more showers ahead

Heavy rain drenched New Delhi, providing relief from the humidity. The India Meteorological Department forecast more rain in the next two hours for various areas. Northern India, including Delhi, is likely to see moderate rainfall this week. In June, Delhi recorded 235.5 mm of rain in a 24-hour period, the highest in 88 years.

The Times of India Boy drowns in Gurgaon swimming pool; guards were 'busy on phone'

A 5-year-old boy drowned at BPTP Park Serene's pool in Gurgaon while lifeguards ignored the situation. They lacked proper training, leading to their arrest for negligence. The boy's family filed a complaint. The developer and maintenance agency face scrutiny.

The Times of India 'To call senior players for ODIs is...': Ex-cricketer endorses 'Gambhir era'

Former India cricketer Pragyan Ojha has announced a new era under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, who took over after India's T20 World Cup victory under Rahul Dravid. Gambhir is set to embark on his first tour and has already made significant changes, such as appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the T20I captain.

The Times of India 'Will not be silent': Kamala tells Netanyahu 'it is time' to end Gaza war

Vice President Kamala Harris urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to finalize a peace deal, addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Harris called for a ceasefire and release of hostages, marking a shift from Biden’s approach. She emphasized the importance of not ignoring the suffering, signaling a proactive stance on Middle East peace efforts.

The Times of India Entire Ballia police station staff suspended over extortion

Eighteen people, including two police constables, were arrested in Ballia for extortion at the UP-Bihar border. Following the raid, authorities suspended 19 police personnel and filed an FIR against 23 individuals. Enhanced monitoring is planned.