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The Times of India 750 of 1,563 students skipped NEET-UG retest: NTA

The retest took place at seven centers. Among them was an exam center in Chandigarh which was set up with all necessary arrangements including police and invigilators. However, it closed its gates after two students scheduled for the NEET-UG retest on Sunday did not show up. Meanwhile, 813 appeared for the NEET-UG retest after an order from the Supreme Court. The NEET-PG entrance exam has also been postponed, marking the fourth entrance exam affected recently.

The Times of India Potato in space? Nasa's photo of Phobos amazes internet

NASA's latest post on social media involves Phobos, Mars' irregularly shaped moon nicknamed the 'space potato'. Measuring 27 by 22 by 18 kilometers, Phobos lacks sufficient gravity to form a sphere, resulting in its lumpy appearance. NASA shared images captured by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, revealing Phobos' cratered surface and its projected collision course with Mars in about 50 million years or potential disintegration into a ring.

The Times of India Wolves injures woman critically at zoo near Paris

Three wolves in a zoo outside Paris attacked a 37-year-old woman leaving her fighting for her life, a source familiar with the case and local prosecutors said. The woman was bitten "on the neck, the calf and the back" at the Thoiry zoo around 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of the French capital, the source familiar with the case told AFP. Maryvonne Caillibotte, chief prosecutor in Versailles, said the woman's life was in danger.

The Times of India ‘He didn't know...’: Manjrekar on Kohli’s reaction after Pant's dismissal

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar explained Virat Kohli's frustration over Rishabh Pant's dismissal in the T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh. Pant's choice of a risky reverse sweep led to his catch at short third man. Manjrekar highlighted Pant's control until that point and suggested he should avoid such high-risk shots, despite his aggressive style. India's 50-run victory over Bangladesh, boosted by Hardik Pandya's rapid fifty and their highest tournament score of 196 for 5, edged them closer to a semifinal spot.

The Times of India IMA welcomes government's 'prompt response' over NEET-UG row

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) thanked PM Modi and key ministers for addressing NEET UG exam issues. IMA praised the transfer of investigation to CBI, removal of NTA DG, and appointment of Shri Pradeep Kumar Kharoka, along with the introduction of strict laws against malpractice in competitive exams.

The Times of India 'People make fun of us in world cricket': Akram slams PCB

Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for removing Shaheen Afridi as captain after one series, citing inconsistency and instability in leadership. Akram lamented that constant changes make Pakistan a laughingstock in world cricket. He expressed relief at being away from the politics and criticism in Pakistan cricket. Shaheen was appointed captain after Babar Azam stepped down, but was quickly replaced following losses in the T20 World Cup. Shoaib Akhtar also questioned Babar's initial appointment as captain.

The Times of India 'Crass politics': Shashi Tharoor's post on Uttar Pradesh irks BJP

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sparked controversy by mocking the BJP-led government over exam irregularities with a meme on Uttar Pradesh, drawing sharp criticism. Tharoor's post featured a viral meme defining UP as a state where answers are known before exams. BJP leaders condemned the remark as insulting and demanded an apology, escalating tensions amidst ongoing scrutiny over national exam paper leaks.

The Times of India Tripura CM Manik Saha sends pineapples to Bangladesh PM Hasina

In a gesture of goodwill and cross-border camaraderie, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has sent a consignment of pineapples to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The pineapples were dispatched from the Akhaura check post on Sunday.

The Times of India Google Maps 'removes' photos of Austria's most-popular landmarks

Google deleted photos added by Austrian environmental activists on Google Maps showing AI-made images of Austrian landmarks reflecting climate change effects.

The Times of India 'Sad we can't see you play in Australia'

Australian Test opener Usman Khawaja extended his congratulations to Afghanistan for their sensational 21-run victory over Australia in the Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

The Times of India Canara Bank's official twitter account compromised

Canara Bank's official Twitter account was compromised, urging customers to avoid using it until the issue is resolved.

The Times of India HDFC to limit UPI messages from June 25: Update email ID for alerts

HDFC Bank is discontinuing SMS alerts for small UPI transactions, citing customer feedback and cost savings. Users will still receive email alerts for all transactions, including low-value ones.