The Times of India Kumari Selja ‘CM face’ in Haryana Congress posters, rift with Hooda faction widens

The rift between Haryana Congress factions led by Bhupinder Singh Hooda and the SRB group has intensified post-Lok Sabha elections. Despite encouraging results, differing factions are projecting rival leaders for the chief ministerial post. Selja's group released a poster excluding Hooda, signaling internal discord. The state party leadership has yet to comment officially on the matter.

The Times of India Arti Singh on challenges she faced when she was in depression

Arti Singh shared her struggles with depression and the challenges of not getting work in the entertainment industry. She described the emotional toll and how medication made her feel numb. Despite these hardships, she sought help from a therapist during COVID-19 and encouraged others to seek help when needed.

The Times of India A319 'Faridabad' flight gets stranded on busy Kolkata stretch

In Kolkata, a 110-foot retired Airbus A319 on a tractor trailer caused traffic disruption near Dakshineswar. The aircraft, destined to be a restaurant in Faridabad, got stuck while reversing at Vivekananda Setu, attracting many curious onlookers. This was the last of five planes bought by Moni Ji Enterprises for creative repurposing.

The Times of India Ola Electric eyes Rs 6,000 crore in 1st auto IPO since Maruti

Ola Electric's Rs 6,146-crore IPO, the largest this year, opened on Aug 2 and closed on Aug 6. The company sought to raise Rs 5,500 crore through a fresh share issuance, with the rest coming from existing shareholders. Despite a lower-than-expected valuation of $4 billion, founder Bhavish Aggarwal remains optimistic about the EV market's growth.

The Times of India Digital push is driving out mid-level banking staff: RBI

The digital era significantly altered the financial sector job landscape. Automation and AI-fueled digital channels have displaced mid-tier jobs, creating HR challenges. RBI highlighted the need for reskilling staff as AI skills gain importance. Despite increased digitalisation aiding affordable banking, there's concern over rising data breach costs and high turnover in private banks.

The Times of India Horoscope today: Read your today's astrological predictions

Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 30, 2024. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today.

The Times of India For SC-STs, funding IIT studies is tougher than cracking JEE

On August 1, IIT-Tirupati welcomed new students including Bonila Aryan Roshan from Telangana's Siddipet district. Despite securing admission in chemical engineering with a JEE rank of 2406 (SC category), Roshan faces financial uncertainties. Like several marginalized students, he struggles to cover costs beyond tuition fees, highlighting a significant issue in higher education access for underprivileged communities.

The Times of India For SC-STs, funding IIT studies is tougher than cracking JEE

On August 1, IIT-Tirupati welcomed new students including Bonila Aryan Roshan from Telangana's Siddipet district. Despite securing admission in chemical engineering with a JEE rank of 2406 (SC category), Roshan faces financial uncertainties. Like several marginalized students, he struggles to cover costs beyond tuition fees, highlighting a significant issue in higher education access for underprivileged communities.

The Times of India Trumpists claim Google 'bias', accuse Pichai of backing fellow PIO Kamala

Alphabet/Google and X leaders Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk have been drawn into US election interference charges. Pichai faced controversy when Google's autocomplete didn’t show information about an assassination attempt on Trump, prompting accusations of bias. Musk openly supported Trump, sharing a parody Harris campaign ad without disclosing it was altered, violating platform rules.

The Times of India Vaccine-derived polio travels from child to dad in rare case

A case of vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) transmission was reported in Kerala, where an immune-deficient child's virus was transmitted to his healthy father. The discovery came from a study by ICMR and WHO, revealing the potential threat of iVDPVs for poliovirus re-emergence and highlighting the need for long-term iVDPV surveillance post-polio eradication.

The Times of India High court extends by 2 weeks stay on CBI order on Indrani's foreign travel

The Bombay High Court extended a two-week stay on a CBI court's order permitting Indrani Mukerjea to travel abroad. The CBI had challenged a July 19 ruling allowing her to visit the UK and Spain under specific conditions. Mukerjea, arrested in 2015 for allegedly murdering her daughter, was granted bail in May 2022 by the Supreme Court with travel restrictions.

The Times of India Delhi IAS coaching centre deaths: SUV driver asks 'why I am being blamed?'

Manoj Kathuria, accused of causing a flood leading to the deaths of three students in Old Rajender Nagar, denied any intent or knowledge of their presence. He claimed his vehicle's speed was manageable. The Delhi court sent him and four others to judicial custody till August 12, pending their bail plea hearing.

The Times of India At 36°C, ‘cold desert’ Leh too hot for flights; 12 cancelled in 3 days

The Times of India Mukhtar Ansari's brother stays an MP as high court junks conviction

The Allahabad High Court nullified the conviction and four-year sentence of Ghazipur MP Afzal Ansari in a Gangsters' Act case related to BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai's 2005 murder. The decision removes uncertainty regarding Afzal's Lok Sabha membership. Despite previous convictions, he was acquitted of Rai's murder in 2019, although the CBI has appealed this in Delhi HC.

The Times of India Mukhtar Ansari's brother stays an MP as high court junks conviction

The Allahabad High Court nullified the conviction and four-year sentence of Ghazipur MP Afzal Ansari in a Gangsters' Act case related to BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai's 2005 murder. The decision removes uncertainty regarding Afzal's Lok Sabha membership. Despite previous convictions, he was acquitted of Rai's murder in 2019, although the CBI has appealed this in Delhi HC.