The Times of India One Gaganyatri will travel to ISS after August, says space minister

An Indian astronaut from Isro was announced to travel to the International Space Station through a joint mission with Nasa and Axiom Space. The mission is planned to launch no earlier than August 2024. Space Minister Jitendra Singh shared this update with the Lok Sabha, emphasizing collaboration between Isro, Nasa, and Axiom Space for this project.

The Times of India India must strive to be $30 trillion economy by 2047: Govt paper

The Times of India J&K police release sketches for 3 terrorists behind Doda attack

J&K police released sketches of three terrorists linked to the killing of four soldiers in Doda district on July 16 and announced a Rs 5 lakh reward for information leading to their capture. Security forces launched a search operation in Reasi after two armed men were spotted. Previous attacks in the district have left several security personnel wounded.

The Times of India Army loses 12th soldier in July as Pakistan’s BAT attack post along LoC in J&K

Rifleman Mohit Rathour was killed and a Major and three other soldiers were injured in an unprovoked attack by Pakistan's Border Action Team on an Indian post in Kupwara district, Kashmir. This incident, part of a pattern of infiltration attempts by Pakistani personnel, raises the monthly military toll in J&K to 12. Security measures have been tightened in response.

The Times of India Will seal international border in Jammu division ‘inch-by-inch’, says J&K DGP

In recent months, the international border along Jammu division in J&K became a hub for terrorist activity by foreign terrorists from Pakistan/PoK. J&K DGP R R Swain announced plans to seal it 'inch-by-inch' and upgrade village defence groups with semi-automatic weapons and night vision devices. As cold conditions approach, terrorists will find it increasingly difficult to operate.

The Times of India Irregular sleep pattern ups risk of Type 2 diabetes, says study

A study by Brigham and Women's Hospital, published in Diabetes Care, analyzed sleep patterns of over 84,000 UK Biobank participants and found that irregular sleep increased the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 34%. The study followed individuals for 7.5 years, finding that consistent sleep patterns can help mitigate this risk.

The Times of India Karnataka high court steps in, national-level swimmer gets MBBS seat

The Karnataka High Court ordered authorities to enroll national-level swimmer Siri Srikanth in an MBBS course after she was unjustly denied admission for the 2022-23 session. Despite securing a high rank in sports quota exams, Srikanth was overlooked. The court found the selection of less-qualified candidates unjustified, stressing her national-level accomplishments.

The Times of India Karnataka high court steps in, national-level swimmer gets MBBS seat

The Karnataka High Court ordered authorities to enroll national-level swimmer Siri Srikanth in an MBBS course after she was unjustly denied admission for the 2022-23 session. Despite securing a high rank in sports quota exams, Srikanth was overlooked. The court found the selection of less-qualified candidates unjustified, stressing her national-level accomplishments.

The Times of India Bengaluru woman gets 20 years' jail in Pocso case

A 28-year-old speech therapist in Bengaluru was sentenced to 20 years in prison and fined Rs 75,000 for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl during therapy sessions in June 2022. The abuse came to light when the girl revealed details to her mother after experiencing health issues.

The Times of India Bengaluru woman gets 20 years' jail in Pocso case

A 28-year-old speech therapist in Bengaluru was sentenced to 20 years in prison and fined Rs 75,000 for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl during therapy sessions in June 2022. The abuse came to light when the girl revealed details to her mother after experiencing health issues.

The Times of India 10 out of 36 states, Union territories skip Niti Aayog meet

In the Niti Aayog's 9th governing council meeting chaired by PM Modi, ten states and Union Territories were absent. The meeting emphasised the concept of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, focusing on federal-state collaboration, attracting FDI, ease of doing business, and governance. Notable absentees included Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Delhi among others.

The Times of India 2,700kg dog meat seized at Bengaluru station? It's goat meat, say officials

Bengaluru city railway station saw tensions rise when activists protested the alleged transportation of dog meat. However, food safety officials confirmed the 2,700kg shipment from Jaipur contained goat meat. The police filed three FIRs related to the incident, clarifying that the meat was a special breed of goat, not dog meat as suspected by activists.

The Times of India 2,700kg dog meat seized at Bengaluru station? It's goat meat, say officials

Bengaluru city railway station saw tensions rise when activists protested the alleged transportation of dog meat. However, food safety officials confirmed the 2,700kg shipment from Jaipur contained goat meat. The police filed three FIRs related to the incident, clarifying that the meat was a special breed of goat, not dog meat as suspected by activists.

The Times of India Day after his jibe at Amit Shah, BJP netas seek Sharad Pawar's apology

Union minister Piyush Goyal stated that Sharad Pawar must apologize to Amit Shah for claiming the Supreme Court had "externed" Shah for misusing the law. Goyal argued that the UPA, which included Pawar, fabricated a baseless case against Shah due to Narendra Modi's rising popularity. BJP leaders defended Shah, asserting his innocence affirmed by the courts.

The Times of India States must woo investors, Niti to draw up rating parameters: PM Modi

PM Modi urged states at the NITI Aayog meeting to create an investor-friendly environment and develop a vision for 2047. He emphasized good governance, law and order, infrastructure, and skilled workforce development. The session highlighted poverty eradication, agriculture productivity, and demographic management. Modi encouraged continuous evaluation and competition among states to enhance performance.