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The Times of India 'India is incredibly delighted': PM Modi lauds Manu & Sarabjot

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the bronze medal in the 10m mixed team event at the Paris Olympics. Modi expressed pride and delight in their success, highlighting their skills and dedication. Bhaker was praised for her second consecutive Olympic medal, highlighting India's delight in their achievement.

The Times of India Bhaker first Indian to win two medals at same Olympics post-Independence

Manu Bhaker became the first Indian to win two medals in a single Olympics post-Independence. She won a bronze in the 10m air pistol individual event and another bronze in the mixed team event. Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won the bronze-medal match in Paris, securing India's second medal in the Summer Games. This achievement is a significant milestone in Indian sports history.

The Times of India August 2024 Bank Holidays: Banks closed up to 13 days

August 2024 Bank Holidays: In August, banks across India were closed for up to 13 days due to Sundays, national holidays, and regional festivals. Key closures included Ker Puja in Agartala, Tendong Lho Rum Faat in Sikkim, Patriot's Day in Manipur, and Independence Day nationwide.

The Times of India Paris Games: Manu Bhaker wins second Olympic medal

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh secured a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol team event in Paris, defeating Korea with a score of 16 to 10. The Indian duo had tallied 580 points, narrowly missing the gold medal match by one point. Meanwhile, another Indian team, Rhythm Sangwan and Arjun Singh Cheema, finished in 10th place.

The Times of India Amitabh Bachchan on Google Maps in the US: Here's how and why

Amitabh Bachchan's life-sized statue in Edison, New Jersey, created by Indian-American Gopi Seth, has turned into a prominent tourist attraction. Recognized by Google Maps, the site sees visitors from across the globe who come to take pictures and pay tribute, reflecting the actor's worldwide influence and appeal.

The Times of India Microsoft outage: Govt asks firms to block these 25 'dangerous URLs'

Earlier this month, a flawed software update by CrowdStrike affected 8.5 million Windows machines globally, disrupting crucial services like airlines, banks, and hospitals. Subsequent patches by Microsoft and CrowdStrike resolved the issue, but not before hackers exploited the outage. India's CERT-In warned companies of phishing campaigns and malware related to this incident, sharing 25 URLs to block.

The Times of India To 'curb love jihad', UP proposes life imprisonment for accused

The Uttar Pradesh assembly considered a bill to amend the Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, raising the maximum punishment to life imprisonment and a Rs 5 lakh fine. The amendment, introduced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna, targets forced conversions through threats, marriage, or trafficking, allowing any person to report such crimes.

The Times of India Watch: Passenger goes berserk after served non-veg by 'mistake'

A video of an altercation between a passenger and pantry staff has gone viral on social media after the passenger, who was a vegetarian was mistakenly served non-vegetarian food. The event snowballed into chaos after the agitated passenger "gave two tight slaps" to the waiter upon finding out it was non-veg that he had consumed.

The Times of India Budget 2024 three times UPA's last Budget in 2014: PM Modi at CII

PM Modi on Budget 2024: PM Modi said that India, which is currently the world’s fifth largest economy, will soon become the third largest. He also noted the time when India had been ranked among the ‘Fragile Five’ economies in the world.

The Times of India Pakistan beggar found unconscious with over PKR 5 lakh, Saudi passport in pocket

An elderly beggar was discovered unconscious on Khushab Road in Pakistan's Sargodha district with over Rs 0.5 million in his pocket by the Rescue 1122 team. He had PKR 534,000 and a passport showing multiple trips to Saudi Arabia. ​​Upon discharge from the hospital, he retrieved his money and belongings, according to Geo News.

The Times of India 'Nightmares every week, is this governance?' Oppn targets govt over series of rail accidents

Opposition parties, including Congress and Trinamool Congress, criticized the BJP-led government following the Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailment in Jharkhand, which resulted in two deaths and 20 injuries. The opposition parties accused the Railway Ministry of lacking accountability. Previous incidents were also highlighted, questioning the effectiveness of the 'Kavach' safety system and overall governance.

The Times of India 'I don't dream like Mungerilal': Brij Bhushan on BJP ticket again

Former BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, facing sexual harassment charges, did not expect another ticket from his party. While visiting Gonda district, he acknowledged this likelihood. He was removed from his position last year following protests by wrestlers. The trial against him began last week, and he pleaded not guilty.