The Times of India Why govt doesn't plan to intervene in recent tariff hikes by cos

The government and TRAI choose not to intervene in the recent mobile tariff hikes by major telecom companies in India. The tariff increases are aimed at improving average revenue per user and operating profit, with TRAI emphasizing the need for better service quality.

The Times of India Another bridge collapses in Bihar, 10th such incident in over 15 days

In just over two weeks, Bihar has experienced its 10th bridge collapse, with the latest incident in Saran involving a 15-year-old bridge over the Gandaki river. This marks the third collapse in Saran within 24 hours, impacting connections between villages and the Siwan district. District Magistrate Aman Samir has ordered a high-level probe, considering recent desilting work and heavy rainfall as potential causes. Bridges in Janta Bazar and Lahladpur also collapsed on Wednesday. Similar incidents in Siwan, Madhubani, Araria, East Champaran, and Kishanganj total 10 collapses in 16 days.

The Times of India Special bus ready for India's victory parade - see photos

Mumbai is gearing up for a grand victory parade to celebrate Team India's 2024 T20 World Cup win in Barbados. A specially designed bus will transport the champions through the city, culminating at Wankhede Stadium, where fans have free entry today. Extensive security measures are in place for the event, which runs from 5 to 7 pm, moving from Nariman Point to Wankhede Stadium. The team was welcomed with fanfare in New Delhi and celebrated with a cake-cutting ceremony at ITC Maurya hotel.

The Times of India Poverty comes down to 8.5% from 21%, says new survey

A new paper, presented at the India Policy Forum, utilized IHDS data from 2011-12 and 2022-24 to estimate that out of the 8.5% of the population classified as poor, 3.2% were born into poverty, while 5.3% fell into poverty due to "accident of life".

The Times of India France's 1300-year-old 'legendary' sword disappears, authorities launch probe

The French legendary sword Durandal, linked to the epic figure of Roland, has gone missing from its cliff wall in Rocamadour, France. Authorities are investigating the mysterious disappearance of the mythological weapon that was a significant tourist draw. Rocamadour’s Mayor, Dominique Lenfant, expressed the town's distress over the loss of Durandal. "We’re going to miss Durandal.

The Times of India Hard to break the perception that I could never look nice, says Richa Chadha

Back then, some filmmakers thought I wasn’t capable of being glamorous, says the actress.

The Times of India Sanju Samson unveils Team India's special felicitation jersey

Sanju Samson unveiled a jersey on Instagram with a star for India's T20 wins. Rohit Sharma's team arrived on a charter flight, will meet Prime Minister Modi, then fly to Mumbai. A parade from Nariman Point leads to a Wankhede ceremony, uniting past and present, celebrating hard-fought success, and evoking proud memories of 2007.

The Times of India Sam Altman hints at GPT 5, says 'I expect it to be … '

OpenAI announced GPT-5 at the Aspen Ideas Festival, aiming to fix GPT-4. CEO Sam Altman expects significant advancements. Srinivas Narayanan discussed AI development at the Global India AI Summit, addressing India's AI mission, language, cost, and community feedback, with Microsoft support, during the keynote panel.

The Times of India BJP leader, Rajasthan minister Kirodi Lal Meena quits state cabinet

BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena resigned from the Rajasthan Cabinet after BJP lost some of the seven seats he was responsible for, including native Dausa, in the recent Lok Sabha polls. His aide confirmed Meena, honoring his vow, submitted his resignation to the chief minister ten days ago, following the June 4 results announcement.

The Times of India Hina Khan cuts her long tresses after first chemotherapy; pens a long note

Hina Khan documented her hair-cutting on Instagram during her stage three breast cancer battle. She reassured her teary mother in Kashmiri. Emphasizing courage, she felt liberated and opted for a wig. Thanks to Rocky J1 and Heena Lad Joshi. Ekta Kapoor and Samantha Ruth Prabhu called her a hero. Hina asked for prayers.

The Times of India EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart; discusses border issues

The Times of India Gold outperforms Nifty with 13.37% returns in first half of 2024

Gold vs Nifty returns: A comparison of the performance of gold and the Nifty index during the first half of the year over the past five years (2019-2023) shows that gold has had positive returns on four occasions, with the highest returns of 13.71% in 2020 and the lowest of 0.59% in 2022.

The Times of India Watch: Dravid, Rohit, Kohli cut cake at ITC Maurya after return

The Indian men's cricket team celebrated their return to India after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup in Barbados. Led by captain Rohit Sharma, they marked the occasion by cutting a cake at the ITC Maurya hotel in New Delhi. Despite the weather, fans gathered at the Indira Gandhi International Airport to welcome them. Their 16-hour direct flight was delayed due to Hurricane Beryl. The team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and have a victory parade in Mumbai.

The Times of India Boy dies of infection caused by rare brain-eating amoeba in Kerala

Mridul, 14, died of amoebic meningoencephalitis at 11.20pm in Kerala. The rare brain infection, treated in a private hospital, was caused by amoeba in contaminated waters via the nose, likely from a pond. This third fatal case since May included earlier deaths in Malappuram, Kannur, and Alappuzha (2017, 2023). Medical experts urge preventive measures.

The Times of India Who is Keir Starmer? Labour Party's pick for UK's next PM