The Times of India From Rahat Fateh Ali Khan to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: Top 5 entertainment news of the day

Catch up on today's top entertainment news from Bollywood and beyond. Highlights include Rahat Fateh Ali Khan denying arrest rumors in Dubai, Abhishek Bachchan addressing questions about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and celebrities paying their last respects to Tishaa Kumar. Here are the top five stories making waves today.

The Times of India Dahi handi goes IPL way as Maharashtra CM announces Pro Govinda League

CM Shinde unveiled Pro Govinda League, Maharashtra-supported. Franchisees acquire teams inspired by Pro Kabaddi. 32 teams compete in Thane's pre-qualifiers, finals at Dome SVP Stadium, August 18. Purvesh Sarnaik highlights team jerseys, prize money. Improved safety norms post-2014 Bombay High Court order; reduced injuries. Teams like Hindu Ekta join, promoting traditions and aiding social work.

The Times of India Stage set for first Budget of Modi 3.0, personal tax slabs in focus

The Times of India Watch: Pant wishes Team India ahead of Paris Olympics

India's star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant extended his best wishes to the 117 Indian athletes competing in the Paris Olympics, starting July 26. Pant shared a video message urging national support and expressing pride in their efforts. India's Tokyo Olympics success, with seven medals, motivates hopes for a record haul. The BCCI has pledged Rs 8.5 crores to the Indian Olympic Association for the campaign. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah expressed pride in supporting the athletes and wished them success.

The Times of India What can Budget 2024 do for salaried, middle class taxpayers

Income Tax Expectations Budget 2024: What can you expect from the Modi 3.0 government’s Budget 2024? What are the top expectations from an income tax perspective and what do the experts recommend? We take a look:

The Times of India 'Had late Woolmer been around, Pak cricket would've ...': Younis

Younis Khan, Pakistan's most prolific Test batsman and former skipper, believes that the nation's cricket would have attained remarkable success if the late head coach, Bob Woolmer, was still alive. Woolmer, the coach of the Pakistani team, was spotted dead in his Jamaican hotel room shortly after his team's defeat against Ireland. The loss resulted in Pakistan's unexpected exit from the 2007 World Cup. Younis' statement reflects the profound impact Woolmer had on Pakistan's cricket during his tenure as the head coach.

The Times of India 'We failed': US secret service chief on Trump rally shooting

Kimberly Cheatle admitted Secret Service's failure at Trump’s July 13 Pennsylvania rally; assassination attempt injured Trump. Suspect killed, others injured. Republicans, McConnell and Johnson demanded her resignation. Democrat Brendan Boyle criticized operational failures. Appointed by Biden, Cheatle to cooperate with investigations. Secret Service’s Anthony Guglielmi confirmed incident, enhanced security now in place.

The Times of India INS Brahmaputra suffers damage after major fire, one sailor missing

The Times of India Pak army puts politicians on notice for 'sabotaging' anti-terror op

The Times of India How Biden can unleash 'Dark Brandon' and help defeat Trump

US President Joe Biden abandoned his reelection bid on Sunday under growing pressure from his fellow Democrats and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's candidate to face Republican Donald Trump in the November election. Biden, who at 81 is the oldest person ever to have occupied the Oval Office, said he would remain in the presidency until his term ended on January 20, 2025.

The Times of India Maitree Express services between Kolkata-Dhaka suspended

Due to ongoing violent protests in Bangladesh, the Maitree Express service between Kolkata and Dhaka will remain suspended until Tuesday. The protests stemmed from a controversial quota decision but were scaled down by the Bangladesh Supreme Court. Law minister Anisul Haq welcomed the court's decision.

The Times of India 'Jay Shah jo bolenge wahi...': Ex-Pak cricketer slams India

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized India’s reluctance to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and accused several international cricket boards of following the BCCI’s lead due to financial incentives from the IPL. He also commented on PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, claiming he's been misled into believing a bilateral series with India would follow the tournament. Ali argued that Pakistan should refuse to play the series in a third country if India is unwilling to play in Pakistan.

The Times of India Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan denies arrest rumours in Dubai

Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has denied rumours about his alleged arrest in Dubai. He urged his followers not to believe such false news. To clarify the situation, Rahat released a video on his Instagram, stating, "I came to Dubai to record a song. Some malicious reports are circulating about my arrest. Please do not believe them."

The Times of India 'Will open can of worms': Edu min's warning to Rahul, Akhilesh over exams row

The Times of India Kanwar Yatra hearing: Why Justice SVN Bhatti mentioned a veg restaurant run by Muslim in Kerala

Justice S VN Bhatti, a Supreme Court judge, addressed the importance of 'hygiene at eateries' on Monday. This comment came while hearing a case where the bench stayed directives from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, which required eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes to display the names of their owners and employees. Justice Bhatti shared a personal anecdote during the hearing.