The Times of India Watch: Surya-Hardik hug ensures 'all is well'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India made the announcement of the T20I captain while revealing the white-ball squads for the tour of Sri Lanka tour, designating Suryakumar Yadav as the skipper in T20Is. This decision came as a kind of setback for Hardik Pandya, who had been in contention for the leadership role.

The Times of India Stock market today: Sensex, Nifty50 open in red

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red a day after the Union Budget 2024 speech by FM Nirmala Sitharaman. Both BSE Sensex and Nifty50 were marginally down.

The Times of India Cigarette prices remain unchanged after no hike in Tobacco tax

The Times of India Puja Khedkar fails to meet deadline to report to academy

IAS probationer Puja Khedkar missed her report date to Mussoorie Academy by July 23. Her training is on hold, with a DoPT inquiry ongoing. She was transferred due to misuse complaints, and her OBC non-creamy layer and disability claims are under scrutiny. Maharashtra's disability commissioner has requested an investigation by Pune police.

The Times of India Pune doctor 'abandons' patient without legs under tree, benched

A junior resident doctor at Pune's Sassoon General Hospital has been suspended over claims of improper discharge of a patient with amputated legs. An inquiry is underway after the patient was found abandoned under a tree near the hospital. Police investigation ongoing.

The Times of India J&K encounter: One terrorist killed, army jawan injured in Kupwara

The Times of India FIR as Thane woman 'fakes identity' to marry Insta pal in Pakistan

A 23-year-old UP woman fleeing an allegedly abusive husband created a fake identity to marry a Pakistani man met on Instagram. Flagged by the Indian High Commission, an FIR was filed on July 20 for forgery involving a Thane shopkeeper after she returned in November due to her mother's illness. She initially moved to Abbottabad, Pakistan.

The Times of India UPSC aspirant electrocuted on waterlogged street in Delhi

A 26-year-old youth, Nilesh Rai, lost his life in a tragic electrocution incident in Patel Nagar. Rai, a civil services exam aspirant, was electrocuted when he grabbed an iron gate near a waterlogged area. Despite rescue attempts, Rai's body remained stuck to the gate due to entangled threads. Authorities have registered a case of negligence and obstruction in public way. Investigations are ongoing, with forensic teams examining the scene. The electricity distributor attributed the incident to current leakage from damaged motor wiring.

The Times of India ‘Bihar floods recognised as national priority for first time’

The Union Budget earmarked Rs 11,500 crore for managing the Kosi river, addressing its adverse impacts on Bihar. Sanjay Jha emphasized its national priority. Major projects include expressways, a Ganga bridge, medical colleges, a power plant, Gaya industrial node, sports infrastructure, and development of Vishnupad and Mahabodhi temple corridors, Rajgir, and Nalanda. This allocation compensates for special category status.

The Times of India Probe death of man forced to sing anthem, HC asks CBI

The Delhi High Court has transferred the investigation of a 23-year-old man's death during communal riots to the CBI, terming it a 'hate crime'. The court criticized the police for alleged religious bigotry and lack of accountability. With perpetrators still unidentified and concerns over police negligence, the court's decision aims to ensure a fair and credible investigation process. The case underscores the importance of upholding human rights and addressing issues of mob vigilantism, even when involving law enforcement officials.

The Times of India Bihar special status denial: Oppn teases JD(U) with jhunjhuna, toys

In the Bihar assembly, the INDIA bloc protested with baby rattles demanding special status. Despite Speaker Yadav’s efforts, chaos ensued, with the Centre referencing a 2012 UPA report. Congress' Khan and RJD's Birendra criticized the Budget. CM Nitish’s JDU has sought special status since 2005, recently advocated by JDU's 12 LS MPs in Sunday’s all-party meeting.

The Times of India Police arrest several Gaza war protesters ahead of Netanyahu's speech

The Times of India Ex-coach slams Hardik Pandya for skipping domestic cricket

Hardik Pandya, who bowled the crucial last over in India's 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados, is part of the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. The first T20I between India and Sri Lanka will be played in Pallekele on Saturday. Pandya is not the part of the ODI series against the Islanders.

The Times of India Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR; IMD predicts more showers

New Delhi received rain on July 24, seen in RK Puram. June rainfall hit an 88-year record. Rising Yamuna resulted in Noida alerts. IMD's July 21 orange alert for Himachal predicts heavy rain. June 28 had 228 mm rainfall, disrupting utilities. Rains affected 70 roads, 51 water supply schemes, and 84 power supply schemes, causing major inconvenience.

The Times of India ​​'It's great to be back': Biden makes first appearance after dropping out

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday made his first appearance after taking the call to step aside and make way for a new democratic presidential nominee. The president who was on a brief isolation due to Covid returned to the White House declaring himself fit after testing negative for the virus.