The Times of India UK was not well prepared for Covid-19 pandemic: Report

The Times of India Surya appointed T20I captain; Rohit, Kohli decide to play ODIs

Big-hitting batter Suryakumar Yadav was on Thursday named captain of the Indian T20 team for the three-match series against Sri Lanka starting July 27, while ODI skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were included for the 50-over series against the same team next month.

The Times of India Assam govt to repeal Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act

The Assam government on Thursday repealed the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules of 1935, a colonial-era law. This decision, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, marks a significant step towards ensuring justice and adding safeguards against child marriage. Chief Minister Sarma shared the decision on X, stating, "a significant step to ensure justice" as it would put "additional safeguard against child marriage". The controversial law included Section 8, which required that if either or both the bride and groom were minors, their lawful guardians would have to make the application for marriage registration.

The Times of India 'Less welcoming': Canada's stark message to int'l students as it rethinks long-term visa

The Times of India Bangladeshi state TV headquarters set on fire, 'many' trapped inside

Protestors in Bangladesh set the state TV headquarters on fire amid demonstrations against the Sheikh Hasina government's decision on job quotas. The incident occurred on Thursday, causing fears that many may be trapped inside the building. An official from the station reported that hundreds of protesters stormed the premises and set ablaze at least 60 vehicles and an office building. "They first torched a police post at Rampura after police opened fire at them," he said, referring to a neighborhood in the capital, Dhaka.

The Times of India Top 5 entertainment news of the day

In today's top entertainment news, Akaay, Virat Kohli, and Anushka Sharma's son, made his public debut in London. Janhvi Kapoor was hospitalized for food poisoning but is stable. Natasa Stankovic shared her new home. Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal welcomed a baby girl. Kim and Khloe Kardashian shared memories from the Ambani wedding.

The Times of India How Airtel, Jio & Voda may be 'behind' this big increase in BSNL subscriber numbers

BSNL gained 2.75 million subscribers following tariff hikes by Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone. Cost-conscious users preferred BSNL's cheaper plans. Its growth depends on network quality and 4G. The government might hand over MTNL operations to BSNL, which faces debt and revenue issues. This proposal awaits Cabinet approval.

The Times of India Watch: Kohli spotted in a rare appearance with Akaay

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli was recently spotted in London with his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, and their children, Vamika and Akaay. The family was seen during a casual outing at a flower shop. After winning the T20 World Cup, Kohli took a break to spend time with his family. This marked the first public appearance of their son Akaay, seven months after his birth. A fan page shared a video of the outing, capturing the family moment.

The Times of India 'My premier ...': Trump shooter made chilling warning days before assassination bid

Days before he attempted a shot at former US President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania, Thomas Matthew Crooks, the assassin who killed one person and injured others before being shot dead by the Secret Service, apparently posted a chilling message making his sinister intentions clear.

The Times of India After Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray's party gets EC nod for poll funds

The Election Commission (EC) granted permission on Thursday to Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasheb Thackeray) or UBT to accept public contributions ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls. The party, led by Uddhav Thackeray, had requested the EC to issue a communication or certificate confirming its status to approve voluntary public contributions. A delegation from Shiv Sena (UBT), led by General Secretary Subhash Desai, met with the Election Commission representatives at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi to discuss this matter.

The Times of India ‘Why was Trump allowed to stand and pose, fist pump for 10 seconds?’

"Why was Trump allowed to stand and pose for photos, fist-pumping for nearly ten seconds while asking about his shoe when there could easily have been additional shooters?" MSNBC host Joy Reid asked. "I have many questions! Like where are the medical reports? What caused Trump’s injury and what was the injury? Shrapnel? Glass? A bullet? Where were the three attendees who were shot seated or standing relative to Trump?" she wrote.

The Times of India Video of kids re-enacting Trump assassination attempt goes viral

The Times of India 'No Hindi, no English': Woman's viral post amid Kannada quota row

​Amid massive uproar over Karnataka's quota bill which has now been put on hold, a woman's post of her harrowing experience in Bengaluru has gone viral. The woman claimed that she decided to quit her job as she felt homesick after being "engulfed by negativity". Apart from her daily tussle with auto drivers, she recounted one particular incident when she called BESCOM office to complain about a power cut. She was asked to speak in Kannada, the woman claimed.

The Times of India NEET-UG row: CBI arrests 4 MBBS students from AIIMS Patna

The Times of India Top 6 Greatest SummerSlam Matches of all time in WWE

WWE's SummerSlam showcases pivotal matches like CM Punk vs John Cena (2011), Undertaker vs Edge (2008 Hell in a Cell) and several other classics. These matches underscore SummerSlam's legacy.