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The Times of India Lost for 47 years, Nasa reconnects with Voyager 1 spacecraft 15 billion miles away
NASA has re-established contact with 47-year-old Voyager 1 after years of silence. The spacecraft's fault protection system shut down its radio transmitter, sparking investigations into the cause. Commands and data exchanges between the spacecraft and NASA take nearly two days, with engineers working to restore normal operations.
The Times of India Rishabh Pant surpasses Yashasvi Jaiswal
Rishabh Pant sets a new record by hitting the fastest Test fifty by an Indian against New Zealand, achieving the mark in just 36 balls on Day 2 of the third Test in Mumbai. Pant’s aggressive 60 off 59 balls, including eight fours and two sixes, helped India recover after early wickets.
The Times of India 'Giving the mic ole Hawk Tuah': Trump's gesture at rally goes viral
In the final days before the election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris held competing rallies in Wisconsin. Trump faced microphone issues leading to a viral moment due to an awkward gesture. Harris’ team posted the clip with a cryptic caption. Despite difficulties, Trump managed to keep the crowd engaged amid the technical problems.
The Times of India UPI gets these changes starting November 1
Starting November 1, 2024, NPCI introduces new UPI changes including an auto top-up feature and higher transaction limits for UPI Lite. Transactions up to Rs 1,000 no longer require a PIN, while wallet balance limits increase to Rs 5,000. The auto top-up feature recharges the UPI Lite account automatically, enhancing convenience for small-value payments.
The Times of India 3-year-old girl raped, murdered in Andhra; body found buried in bushes
A three-and-a-half-year-old girl was brutally raped and murdered by a 22-year-old relative in the Yanadi Colony of AM Puram village, Tirupati district. The suspect lured the child with the promise of chocolates, committed the crime in a secluded area, and subsequently buried her body. Following his confession, the police intervened and took him into custody.
The Times of India Travis Kelce believes that the NFL should cease issuing penalties for its players'
Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce voiced concerns over new NFL rules penalizing celebratory gestures deemed violent, like pretending to shoot guns. Defensive lineman Malcolm Roach and wide receiver Andrei Iosivas were fined for such actions. Kelce criticized these regulations, arguing they overly restrict players' celebrations and negatively impact the game.
The Times of India 'Just because he is Virat Kohli ... ': Ex-cricketer
RCB retained Kohli, Patidar, and Dayal for IPL 2025, with Kohli likely resuming captaincy after du Plessis wasn't retained. Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar urges fans to objectively analyze Kohli's T20 performances, questioning if he is the right choice for captaincy based on recent performance. During Kohli's previous tenure as captain from 2013 to 2021, RCB reached the finals once in 2016.
The Times of India 'Who the hell cares?': Trump's remarks on rising sea levels cause stir
Former US President Donald Trump, at a Milwaukee rally, dismissed climate change concerns, calling it overstated and mocking rising sea level fears. Trump emphasized nuclear threats as a greater danger. His stance sharply contrasts with the Biden administration's climate policies aimed at mitigating global warming impacts.
The Times of India Kelly Stafford felt jealous over the attention given to Swift and Kelce's relationship
Kelly Stafford shares her frustration on her podcast about the media's focus on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship, feeling it overshadowed NFL games. Despite admiring Swift's music, she admits some jealousy but acknowledges Swift's positive influence on young fans and female viewership in football.
The Times of India Iron Beam: Israel's 'new era of warfare' defence system to use high-power lasers
Israel's "Iron Beam," a laser defense system to counter missiles, drones, and other aerial threats, is set to become operational next year. Developed alongside the Iron Dome, this innovative system is expected to reduce defense costs significantly while enhancing Israel's capabilities against Iran and its allies.
The Times of India Security forces, terrorists exchange fire in two separate encounters in J&K
Two separate encounters between security forces and terrorists occurred in Bandipora and Srinagar, J&K. In Bandipora, terrorists fired and fled into the jungle, prompting a search operation. The Khayar locality of Srinagar also witnessed an encounter. This incident follows a series of targeted attacks on migrant workers in recent weeks.
The Times of India Booking a train ticket? New rules effective from Nov 1 - check details
From November 1, 2024, Indian Railways is implementing a new 60-day Advance Reservation Period for train ticket bookings, down from the previous 120 days. The change aims to improve booking efficiency and reduce cancellations.
The Times of India China provides visa-free entry to nine more countries: Here is the full list
China will extend visa-free entry to citizens from nine additional countries, including South Korea, Norway, and Finland, for up to 15 days starting November 8, 2024. This policy aims to boost tourism and business, following similar recent arrangements for various European and Asian nations.
The Times of India Pregnant woman 'forced' to clean murdered husband's bloodied bed in MP
A pregnant woman was forced to clean the blood-stained bed of her husband, who, along with two others, was killed in a violent attack over a land dispute in Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh. The assailants, relatives of the victims, attacked with axes and sticks, leading to the arrest of four suspects, while three remain absconding.
The Times of India 'Gorey ghabra jaate hai': Pak spinner's big comment
Spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan led Pakistan to a commanding nine-wicket win over England in the third Test, securing a 2-1 series victory. The duo exploited the spin-friendly pitch to take a combined 19 wickets, leaving England struggling at 112 in their second innings. Following the Test series win over England, Pakistan is now in Australia to play three ODIs and three T20Is, with the limited-overs series beginning Monday in Melbourne.