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The Times of India Pawar slams PM's 'One Nation One Election' stance amid delayed Maha poll dates

Sharad Pawar criticized PM Modi for advocating 'One Nation One Election' during his Independence Day speech but not scheduling elections for Maharashtra. The Election Commission has announced polls in J&K and Haryana but cited security concerns for delaying Maharashtra's election dates. CEC hinted Maharashtra elections might happen after Diwali due to logistical and festive considerations.

The Times of India On breaching 90m mark, Neeraj says, I need to...

A back-to-back medal at the Summer Games was a monumental feat for an Neeraj Chopra but it was way short of Arshad Nadeem's sensational 92.97m that comfortably secured a historic gold for the Pakistani. Nursing a long-standing groin injury, Chopra managed to be on the podium and now he will be seen in the Lausanne Diamond League starting August 22.

The Times of India ICC says it can work with IOC to include cricket at Youth Olympics

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed its willingness to work alongside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to incorporate cricket into the Youth Olympics in 2030, Cricbuzz reported.

The Times of India 'Have done no wrong to resign': Siddaramaiah after Guv allows his prosecution in MUDA case

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ruled out resigning after the Governor sanctioned his prosecution over the Mysuru Urban Development Authority site allotment scam. Siddaramaiah alleged a conspiracy to destabilise his government involving the BJP, JD(S), and the Central government. He challenged Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's decision, calling it unconstitutional and vowed to contest it legally.

The Times of India Kolkata derby cancelled amid protests over doctor's rape and murder

The highly anticipated Durand Cup derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, set for Sunday at Salt Lake Stadium, has been cancelled due to ongoing unrest in Kolkata. The decision was made after discussions between Kolkata Police and tournament organizers. Both teams will receive one point each, and ticket holders will be refunded. Remaining matches may be moved to Jamshedpur. The unrest follows a tragic incident at RG Kar Medical College, sparking protests and a nationwide strike called by the Indian Medical Association.

The Times of India 'Boys and girls... ': Mamata's old comment on why rapes happen goes viral

Public outrage has erupted nationwide following the rape-murder of a Kolkata doctor. Criticism has targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, whose past controversial comments have resurfaced. Her statements questioning the nature of such crimes have intensified calls for accountability. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about women's safety, prompting protests and demands for justice.

The Times of India 'My throw after Nadeem's throw was ... ': Neeraj

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics, said he couldn't push himself to his extreme.Chopra fell short of retaining his gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the ongoing marquee event securing silver with a best throw of 89.45 meters. Speaking at a virtual press briefing, Neeraj said that mentally he was ready but lacked in the physical area. The 26-year-old accepted that his legwork was not how it should have ben during the final.

The Times of India Man kidnaps 2-year-old, throws her into drain after 'rape attempt'

In Meerut, a two-year-old girl was kidnapped by a 20-year-old man, Moish, while she was sleeping outside her house. The family chased him, prompting him to throw the girl into a drain before fleeing. The girl’s body was recovered the next morning. The suspect has been arrested and an investigation is ongoing.

The Times of India Conspiracy vs constitutional duty: Cong, BJP trade blows over MUDA scam

A political clash erupted between Congress and BJP after Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot allowed the prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah over the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. Congress leaders defended Siddaramaiah, asserting the move as a conspiracy. Meanwhile, BJP demanded Siddaramaiah's resignation for a fair investigation. The Karnataka government plans to challenge the governor's decision in court.

The Times of India Neeraj Chopra confirms he will play Lausanne Diamond League

India's legendary javelin-thrower Neeraj Chopra, who won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, said that he was fully confident of upstaging Pakistan's eventual gold medallist Arshad Nadeem's giant throw in the final but his less-than-100% physical condition didn't allow that. However, Neeraj has confirmed that he will be competing at the Lausanne Diamond League later this month.

The Times of India Centre to form committee for medical staff safety amid Kolkata tragedy

The Union government formed a committee to enhance healthcare professionals' safety after concerns from various stakeholders. State governments were invited for suggestions, and healthcare workers were asked to resume duties amidst rising Dengue and Malaria cases. The government mandated FIRs within six hours for any violence against medical staff following a rape-murder incident in Kolkata.

The Times of India After laying off 70% employees, CEO claims not able to go to US to...

Deeptech startup Saarthi.ai faced significant issues last year, failing to pay overdue salaries and reducing its workforce by over 70%. The company also did not remit TDS for two fiscal years.