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The Times of India 'Poorly designed': ICMR distances itself from BHU's Covaxin study

Banaras Hindu University researchers found one-third of Covaxin recipients experienced 'adverse events of special interest'. Dr. Rajiv Bahl of ICMR demanded the removal of ICMR acknowledgment. AstraZeneca admitted uncommon side effects of their Covid vaccine, emphasizing prolonged monitoring and research on immune-related occurrences.

The Times of India Exclusive | 'Captain Rohit knows how to soak the pressure'

India captain Rohit Sharma will lead his team to the ICC T20 World Cup, starting their campaign on June 5, aiming to overcome their disappointment of losing the ODI World Cup title last year. The tournament will take place in the US and West Indies, with India's last victory being in 2007.

The Times of India Why telecom operators may block 1.8 million SIM cards soon

Telecom operators are likely to disconnect 1.8 million mobile connections to combat cybercrime and online fraud. SIM cards are being scrutinized for misuse in cybercrimes.

The Times of India WhatsApp rolls out chat filters for iPhone users: How to use

WhatsApp launched chat filters for iPhone users, improving message access with filters like Unread for streamlined conversation management.

The Times of India 'Ye Team India ke darwaze tod rahe hain' - says Harbhajan about...

Chasing Punjab Kings' challenging 214 for 5, Abhishek provided the quick start SRH needed, especially after Head departed for a first-ball duck. But Abhishek did not deviate from his attacking style of play and hit a blistering 66 off 28 balls, including 5 fours and 6 sixes. His good run has so far yielded 467 runs, incluing a season-highest 41 sixes.

The Times of India Akshay Kumar casts vote for first time after Indian citizenship

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar voted for the first time in the 2024 Lok Sabha election after obtaining Indian citizenship. He cast his vote early on Monday at a polling station in Mumbai's Juhu. Polling began at 7 am across 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra, including six in Mumbai. Akshay expressed his delight at participating in the electoral process.

The Times of India Why ex-India cricketer feels RCB have upper hand over RR

Rajasthan Royals will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2024 Eliminator on Wednesday, following a dramatic end to the league phase where Sunrisers Hyderabad pushed RR to third place. The Royals' subsequent match against Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out, cementing SRH's position based on net run rate.

The Times of India 'FLiRT': List of states affected by new Covid variant

A new Covid variant, KP.2 'FLiRT', a subvariant of Omicron, is causing an increase in Covid cases across states. The emergence coincides with Lok Sabha elections. Health officials report a mild symptom increase. KP.2 detected in Bengal (36 cases), Maharashtra (146 cases), and other states. State officials note low active cases and hospitalizations.

The Times of India Minor crashes Porsche killing two, gets bail; asked to write essay

A juvenile driver in Pune, driving a Porsche Taycan, was granted bail under the Juvenile Justice Act after causing a fatal crash that killed two motorcyclists. The court imposed conditions including 15 days of community service, a reflective essay, psychiatric counselling, and seeking help to quit drinking for the underage accused.

The Times of India BJP will make son or daughter of soil as CM: PM Modi

PM Modi, speaking at a public rally in Angul, announced that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins in Odisha, they will appoint a chief minister from the local community. He criticized the current government, led by chief minister Naveen Patnaik of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), and predicted the establishment of a "double-engine government" in Odisha for the first time.

The Times of India Salman Khan returns home, just in time to vote in Lok Sabha elections

Mumbai to vote in 5th phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024. Salman Khan returns from Dubai to cast vote amidst security threats. Wears quirky manga print pants. Urges fans on social media to vote. Akshay Kumar votes after getting Indian citizenship in 2023. Emphasizes on voter turnout in India for development and strength.

The Times of India 'FLiRT': West Bengal records 36 cases of newest Covid variant

Thirty-six samples tested positive for the KP.2 variant, an Omicron offshoot, driving Covid cases. KP.2 replaces JN.1, found in 50% of samples, mainly from Kolkata. Belonging to the FLiRT group, KP.2 shows convergent evolution, causing mild symptoms.