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The Times of India 24-year-old techie inhales helium gas in hotel room, dies by suicide
A 24-year-old software engineer named S Yajnik from Sakleshpur died by suicide in a Bengaluru hotel room after allegedly inhaling helium gas. He had checked in on August 16, claiming he had to write MTech exams. When he didn't check out, hotel staff discovered his body with a helium cylinder and pipe. CCTV footage showed Yajnik entering the hotel with the equipment. Police are investigating how he obtained the gas and stated that Yajnik was reportedly upset over personal issues. No death note was found. His family is expected in Bengaluru for further proceedings.
The Times of India Stock market today: BSE Sensex opens in red; Nifty50 near 24,650
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 80,700, Nifty50 was above 24,650.
The Times of India Obama uses hand gesture to mock Trump’s obsession with crowd sizes
The Times of India Obama at DNC: Time for a new chapter with Harris, not Trump’s chaos
The Times of India Ex-India coach feels BCCI 'can't wrap Mayank Yadav up in cotton wool'
Mayank Yadav was a standout player in IPL 2024, delivering fast-paced bowling for Lucknow Super Giants before an injury cut his season short. Despite his promising performance, doubts remain about his participation in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Test series, with experts suggesting he be eased back into first-class cricket for better development and injury management.
The Times of India Akola teacher held for showing 6 minors porn, sexually assaulting
A schoolteacher in Akola district, Maharashtra, was arrested after repeatedly molesting six Class 8 students over four months. Pramod Sardar allegedly showed them porn videos and touched them inappropriately. The abuse came to light when the Child Helpline received a complaint. The teacher has been booked under relevant acts after police recorded the victims' statements.
The Times of India Safari vs Fortuner: Family feud on the road leaves trail of destruction
Bindeshwar Sharma collided his Safari with his father's Fortuner in Ambernath, causing injuries to five people, two critically. His father, Satish Sharma, had visited to resolve a family dispute. The incident occurred near 7 Level Hotel, where Bindeshwar's reckless driving led to the crash. Police are investigating the case, and Bindeshwar is currently on the run.
The Times of India Maharashtra in turmoil over sexual assault in school
A rail roko in Badlapur caused a 10-hour disruption when about 2,000 protesters blocked the tracks, demanding justice for two abused four-year-old girls. The protesters responded to police delays in filing the FIR. Authorities announced swift actions, including fast-tracking the trial and suspending police officials for the delay.
The Times of India Maharashtra in turmoil over sexual assault in school
A rail roko in Badlapur caused a 10-hour disruption when about 2,000 protesters blocked the tracks, demanding justice for two abused four-year-old girls. The protesters responded to police delays in filing the FIR. Authorities announced swift actions, including fast-tracking the trial and suspending police officials for the delay.
The Times of India CCI flags cricket rights concerns with Disney-Reliance merger
This marks the most significant hurdle to date for the planned Disney-Reliance merger, which aims to create the largest entertainment company in India. The resulting entity would rival Sony, Zee Entertainment, Netflix, and Amazon, boasting a portfolio of 120 TV channels and two streaming platforms. ​The CCI has asked that the companies provide an explanation within 30 days as to why an investigation into the matter should not be initiated.
The Times of India CCI flags concerns over cricket rights with RIL-Disney $8.5 bn merger
The Competition Commission of India initially determined that the $8.5-billion merger between Reliance and Walt Disney's media assets could undermine competition, especially in cricket broadcasting rights. The merged entity might gain significant market power, raising concerns about pricing and advertiser influence. Reliance and Disney have 30 days to address these concerns to avoid a probe.
The Times of India BNP asks India to extradite PM Sheikh Hasina for trial in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's main opposition party, BNP, requested India to extradite former PM Sheikh Hasina to face charges of murder and other cases following her departure amid a student-led uprising. The BNP claimed that the charges are serious and fall under the extraditable category, urging India to uphold legal commitments under the bilateral treaty.
