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The Times of India Ghaziabad couple loses 3 crore in investment scam that started on Facebook: Here’s what happened

A couple in Ghaziabad lost Rs 3 crore in a cyber scam after being lured by a fake investment opportunity via a Facebook ad. They joined a WhatsApp group and made 22 transactions under false pretenses. After suspecting fraud, they reported the incident to local police, leading to an investigation under multiple sections of the IT Act and cheating laws.

The Times of India No meetings, no rallies: Kolkata Police imposes Section 163

The Kolkata Police imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita around RG Kar Medical College and Hospital for seven days starting 18 August, banning rallies and assemblies. This action came amid protests over the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor, which has led to nationwide strikes by the medical fraternity.

The Times of India We are still stuck in 2012, politics to shift focus: Nirbhaya's mother

Asha Devi, the mother of Nirbhaya, expressed outrage over the rape and murder of a female resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. She criticised political blame games and questioned the West Bengal Chief Minister’s role. She called for immediate punishment for all involved and emphasized the need for systemic change to protect women's safety.

The Times of India Not Microsoft, OpenAI: Former Google CEO sees this company as 'big AI'

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt suggested that the company to watch in the AI era is Nvidia, not Google, Microsoft, or OpenAI. Schmidt mentioned that major tech firms plan to invest heavily in Nvidia-based AI data centers, potentially reaching $300 billion. He highlighted Nvidia's dominance due to its highly demanded H100 AI chips and significant revenue growth.

The Times of India What led to Neeraj's last 4 throws at Olympics final ending up as fouls

Three-time Paralympic medallist and the current president of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Devendra Jhajharia, believes Neeraj striving to throw beyond 93 meters led to the four fouls. Neeraj was aiming for another finish on top of the podium at the Olympics but eventually ended up winning the silver

The Times of India Can’t book a woman for sexual harassment of another: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court ruled that Section 354A of the IPC, regarding sexual harassment, cannot be applied when a woman commits the acts against another woman. This decision came while quashing charges against two accused women in a domestic violence case. The court observed the legislature's specific language excludes women from this section's purview.

The Times of India Bombay HC pulls up Mumbai cops for inaction against stalker ex-BF

The Bombay high court was displeased as police took no action against a man who harassed his ex-girlfriend by posting obscene content online, citing the offenses weren't 'serious or grave.' The court directed the Joint Commissioner of Police to respond, as the accused continued his harassment despite a filed FIR.

The Times of India Bombay HC pulls up Mumbai cops for inaction against stalker ex-BF

The Bombay high court was displeased as police took no action against a man who harassed his ex-girlfriend by posting obscene content online, citing the offenses weren't 'serious or grave.' The court directed the Joint Commissioner of Police to respond, as the accused continued his harassment despite a filed FIR.

The Times of India In biggest lateral entry, UPSC ad for 45 posts

The UPSC has called for applications for 45 mid-level posts in various ministries, marking the largest lateral entry exercise since 2019. The positions include director, joint secretary, and deputy secretary roles. This move has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who argue it undermines reservations for marginalized communities.