The Times of India Iran frees 5 Indian crew members from ship seized in Gulf

On Thursday, Iran released seven crew members, five of whom were Indian, from a Portuguese-flagged vessel, the MSC Aries, which had been seized in the Gulf on April 13. Portugal's foreign ministry confirmed the release. The ship initially had 25 crew members, and with this release, seven have been freed, including one Filipino and one Estonian, along with the five Indians. Prior to this event, one Indian crew member had already been released.

The Times of India AI Express row breakthrough: Mgmnt, crew reach deal; fired staff to be reinstated

The Times of India Karthik reveals resurgent RCB's changed approach

Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Thursday highlighted a shift in strategy for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), suggesting the team has moved away from a 'softer option' to a more assertive approach. The change has been instrumental in the team's resurgence, as they look to make a strong impact in the coming matches with an eye on playoffs. Karthik's comments reflect RCB's determination to adopt a tougher stance in their gameplay, with an emphasis on aggressive tactics and a fighting spirit.

The Times of India ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is reportedly poaching Google employees

OpenAI challenges Google in search with ChatGPT, aiming to launch a new search feature. Recruitment efforts noted by The Verge. Prabhakar Raghavan acknowledges the threat. LLMs are OpenAI's advantage. Watch for updates at Google's I/O.

The Times of India 'Send ED & CBI to probe Adani, Ambani': CPI writes to PM

CPI MP Vishwam urged PM Modi to investigate Adani and Ambani's alleged wrongdoings and black money hoarding, criticizing BJP's defense. CPI MP also highlighted Hindenburg Research report on Adani and mentioned that when he raised this issue BJP members stopped him. Failure to act could be seen as endorsing corruption and cronyism, demanding decisive action against the accused.

The Times of India Top 5 entertainment news of the day

Today's entertainment news roundup features Aishwarya Rai and Aditi Rao Hydari confirming their Cannes 2024 attendance, Deepika Padukone confronting a spy, Rashmika Mandanna joining Salman Khan in "Sikandar," Aditi Rao Hydari's engagement joy, and "Ramayan" tapping Westworld's Daniel Jennings for set design, promising an epic visual treat.

The Times of India 'Won't be repeated': Maldives minister on derogatory remarks against PM Modi

During his visit to India, Maldives' foreign minister Moosa Zameer underscored that President Mohamed Muizzu's choice to visit China before India was primarily driven by convenience, rather than signaling any fundamental geopolitical realignment. Zameer also addressed rumors concerning potential military agreements with China, stressing that the Maldives has no plans to allow foreign militaries to operate on its territory.

The Times of India Paytm to take on Ola and Uber with this new service

Paytm's ONDC introduces auto rickshaw booking to challenge Ola and Uber. Testing in select cities, the platform also offers various services like food delivery and grocery. PaiPai app by PAI Platforms faced a temporary listing on Google Play Store.

The Times of India Plane skids off runway in Senegal, injuring 11

A plane skidded off Senegal's main airport, injuring 11. Investigation ongoing. Emergency protocols activated, airport closed temporarily. Uncertain reopening time. Evacuation completed, delays in video verification. Passengers' status undisclosed, Air Senegal impact unknown.

The Times of India NPCI may extend this UPI deadline: Why it’s good news for Google, PhonePe

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) may extend the deadline for implementing a 30% market share cap on companies processing payments through the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) by one to two years.

The Times of India 'Nijjar killing matter being prejudged': MEA slams Canada

The Times of India What is 24 karat gold? Know difference between 999 vs 995 fineness gold

Understanding gold purity levels like 999 and 995 is vital when purchasing 24-karat gold. The purity levels affect the cost, with 999 fineness being the purest and most expensive option, while 995 fineness is standard for trading.

The Times of India Dell introduces colour-coded attendance system, VPN tracking: What Red, Blue mean

Dell implements a strict policy to track employees' office attendance, using a color-coded system starting May 13. The system, criticized by workers fearing job losses, grades employees based on their presence in the office.

The Times of India New Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 vs Tata Tiago: Prices, features compared

The biggest change on the new Swift is on the powertrain front. The new Swift is powered by an all-new 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine that’ll replace the existing K12 four-cylinder engine. It puts out 82 hp of power and 112 nm of torque. Gearbox options include a 5-speed manual or an AMT.

The Times of India Ex-judges, editor invite PM Modi & Rahul to public debate

Former Judges Lokur and Shah, with journalist Ram, invite PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi to a public debate on the Lok Sabha Election, urging for meaningful responses to allegations and challenges while strengthening the democratic process. In a letter, they said that the public has only heard allegations and challenges but not the responses.