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The Times of India Selectors keen to pick Arshdeep Singh for Australia Test series

Indian selectors are considering left-arm bowler Arshdeep Singh for the Test squad for the Australia tour after his impressive T20 World Cup performance. Riyan Parag was picked for the Sri Lanka tour due to Tilak Varma's injury. Harshit Rana was selected for the ODIs due to his effective variations at the death.

The Times of India Delhi Police may send notice to IAS officer Puja Khedkar to join probe

Delhi police intended to notify IAS probationer Puja Khedkar regarding fraud and cheating charges involving misuse of disability and OBC quotas in the UPSC exam. The Crime Branch is gathering evidence for the case. Khedkar, who was transferred and then recalled during her probation period, allegedly demanded perks beyond her rights while serving in Pune.

The Times of India Watch: A never-before horizontal-bat 'helicopter shot'

It's almost a common sight to see Rashid successfully replicate MS Dhoni's 'helicopter' shot -- a rapid aerial whip from almost the off-stump towards the on-side, often resulting in a six. But in Dallas on Wednesday, Rashid added a touch of his own innovation to it.

The Times of India Mumbai rains: Lakes overflowing, trees uprooted; IMD predicts intense showers

Moderate to intense rain with wind speeds up to 60 km/h hit Mumbai causing Vihar Lake to overflow. Waterlogging led to multiple bus diversions, and the Andheri Subway was shut down. A tree fell near Matoshree Bungalow, disrupting more bus routes.

The Times of India IPL franchises to discuss retentions and salary cap with BCCI

IPL teams proposed changes to enhance player retention and development, including salary increments for top performers, extending the mega auction cycle to five years, and increasing the salary cap significantly. The final picture of what will eventually be implemented will become clear when the BCCI holds its meeting with the IPL owners at the end of this month at the revamped BCCI office at Wankhede Stadium.

The Times of India Amazon order arrives with lizard, user shares this photo

An Amazon customer, Sofia Serrano, found a living lizard in her air fryer package. She questioned if Amazon or the carrier was at fault, but Amazon denied responsibility. Similarly, an Indian customer discovered a snake in her Xbox controller package.

The Times of India Paris Olympics: The world is meeting in the city of love

Parisians started realizing the proximity of the upcoming 2024 Olympics. With increased security and some residents moving out, excitement mixed with concerns over traffic. Volunteers remained welcoming and locals showed keen interest, even planning to watch on big screens due to costly tickets.

The Times of India 'Miracle': Gaza baby saved from dead mother's womb after Israeli airstrike

​"She wanted to hold her child and fill our home with his presence," Ola's father Adnan Al-Kurd said. Tragically, Ola never experienced that precious moment. On July 19, an Israeli airstrike hit the family home in Al-Nuseirat, central Gaza, according to her father Adnan Al-Kurd. The explosion threw Ola several floors down, causing her death in the house that sheltered women, children, and the elderly.

The Times of India Karnataka MUDA 'scam': BJP stages 'sleep protest' inside assembly

BJP MLAs staged an overnight protest in the Karnataka assembly demanding a discussion on the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. Led by R Ashok and BY Vijayendra, they accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of corruption and called for his resignation. The protest involved both BJP and JDS members seeking justice for Scheduled Tribes and condemning fund misuse.

The Times of India Lawyer, associate attacked with swords for ‘exposing graft’ in Mumbai-Delhi highway project

Nilesh Jadhav, a 37-year-old lawyer from Kalyan, was attacked by a group of 7-8 people after alleging corruption in the Mumbai-Delhi Highway project. Jadhav had raised concerns over Rs 200 crore in compensation. Police are investigating.

The Times of India A day before Trump's assassination bid, shooter searched online about John F Kennedy's shooting

FBI disclosed that Thomas Matthew Crooks, responsible for shooting at Trump in Pennsylvania, had researched JFK's assassination. Crooks was killed by a Secret Service sniper. Two attendees were injured, and a firefighter was killed.