The Times of India New academic year fuels retailers' sales

Back-to-school shopping season sees a surge in demand for stationery companies like ITC and DOMS, and retailers like Reliance Retail's Smart Bazaar stores.

The Times of India Record bank profits to boost loans to poor, MSMEs: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi praised banks for record profits in FY24, aiding the poor, farmers, and MSMEs. Challenges like bad loan provisions, bank insolvency, and govt recapitalisation were overcome, leading to a significant banking sector turnaround.

The Times of India Supreme leader's succession race disrupted. Son of Khamenei in fray?

A protege of Khamenei who rose through the ranks of Iran's theocracy, Raisi, 63, was widely seen as a leading candidate to take over from Khamenei, 85. Raisi had enjoyed staunch backing from Khamenei, who had himself held the position of prez before he became supreme leader in 1989 following the death of the Islamic Republic's founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. But criticism of Raisi's performance as prez had already raised questions about whether he was the best candidate to succeed Khamenei, who is in declining health.

The Times of India MCC violations: EC drags it feet in some cases, acts cautiously

The Election Commission swiftly acted on complaints against Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi for violating electoral laws and model code of conduct (MCC). BJP, CPI, and CPI(ML) also filed complaints against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The poll panel sent notices to Kharge and BJP chief J P Nadda for responses.

The Times of India 'Technical failure' caused copter crash killing Raisi

Raisi, 63, and Abdollahian were killed Sunday in a helicopter crash resulting from a "technical failure", Iranian state news media reported. They were travelling from Iran's border with Azerbaijan after inaugurating a dam project when their helicopter went down in a mountainous area near the city of Jolfa. Search and rescue teams scoured a rugged area of dense forest through rain and fog for hours before finding the crash site. There were no survivors.

The Times of India Iran to hold presidential election on June 28

The Times of India Microsoft launches 'fastest, most intelligent laptop ever'

Microsoft launched an 'all-new' Surface Laptop with Arm-based processors to rival Apple MacBooks, featuring Copilot+ AI experiences for enhanced performance.

The Times of India 'Los Alamos lab ex-chief believed India wouldn't give up N-weapons'

The Times of India UNSC observes silence for Raisi, Israel ambassador calls it disgrace

Members of the UN Security Council, including the United States, observed a minute of silence on Monday in memory of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage who were killed in a helicopter crash. The UN Security Council dedicated a moment of silence in memory of the mass murdering president of Iran, Raisi.

The Times of India Apple’s 27% App Store Fee: What company's senior director told court

Apple defends 27% fee in compliance with court order, emphasizing alternative payment options and security. Philip Schiller testifies, addressing concerns about user experience. Carson Oliver reveals hiring a consulting firm to determine a new commission rate. The judge questions Apple's justification for the fee, focusing on distribution tools and security features. The hearing to resume on May 22nd.

The Times of India You cannot command or demand respect: Dhoni

CSK's chances of making the playoffs were dashed on Saturday after they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League match. During the match, Dhoni batted for about four overs, amassing 25 runs at a strike rate of 192.31. Following CSK's heartbreaking loss, all eyes and cameras were on Dhoni, eagerly waiting for him to hint at his future plans. However, the veteran wicketkeeper remained tight-lipped, leaving fans in suspense about what lies ahead.

The Times of India Row over Sambit Patra's 'Lord Jagannath bhakt of PM' remark

The Bhartiya Janata Party's Sambit Patra landed in huge controversy on Monday after calling Lord Jagannath a 'bhakt' (devotee) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Patra, who is the BJP candidate from Puri Lok Sabha seat, was speaking to reporters as PM Modi led a roadshow in the morning. Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik hit out at Patra for the remark asking "BJP to keep the Lord above any political discourse".

The Times of India 'Day of shame': UK PM apologises for infected blood scandal

The Times of India Scott Key Bridge crash: Dali moves back to Baltimore port

Cargo ship Dali, stuck under Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge for 55 days, finally moved to port. Indian crew hailed for alerting authorities, saving lives. Efforts of Synergy Marine Group, Unified Command, and US President Joe Biden crucial for successful refloating. Singapore flagged ship, SMG, and collaboration with authorities key in the operation.

The Times of India Gambhir: Want to be as aggressive as I can be

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir loves the IPL, and the quality of cricket it produces, but doesn't want the franchise-based T20 league to become the pathway to the Indian team for youngsters. The Kolkata Knight Riders team mentor also asserted that the IPL has benefitted the Indian domestic cricketers.