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The Times of India Better late than never: J&K parties on polls

Political parties in J&K welcomed the announcement of assembly elections, marking a return to democracy after six years. Former CM Omar Abdullah called the announcement an end to a long wait, while Iltija Mufti of PDP questioned the delay. National Conference and PDP raised concerns about recent administrative changes potentially favoring the BJP.

The Times of India Can Mpox become new Covid? Here's how the infection spreads

A deadly strain of mpox from Central Africa, Clade 1B, has killed at least 450 in the Democratic Republic of Congo and spread to Sweden, Pakistan, and other countries. The World Health Organization declared it a global health emergency. Mpox spreads through contact with infected animals or humans, and preventive measures are urged.

The Times of India Dhoni likely to be 'uncapped player' for IPL 2025 auction

Before the start of IPL-2024, MS Dhoni handed over the CSK captaincy to India opener Ruturaj Gaikwad. Arriving to bat only in the death overs, the 43-year-old scored 161 runs in just 73 balls that he faced, at a strike-rate of 220.54, and average of 53.66.

The Times of India Happy Raksha Bandhan 2024: Images, quotes, wishes, messages

Rakhi celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, providing memories that last a lifetime. Despite daily squabbles, this festival highlights their mutual love.

The Times of India 'Socialist' Kamala Harris to roll out policies Donald Trump sees as 'leftist'

Vice-President Kamala Harris announced new populist proposals including a federal ban on price gouging for groceries, a $25,000 subsidy for first-time home buyers, and child tax credits. These measures are aimed at addressing the rising cost of living and countering criticism of her policy direction, especially ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

The Times of India 'Can't predict what future holds for me': Vinesh Phogat after Olympic disqualification

Vinesh's disqualification came after she was found to be 100 grams overweight during the second weigh-in on the morning of her gold-medal match. Her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to overturn the disqualification and her request for a shared silver medal were both dismissed.

The Times of India Ishan smokes 86-ball ton on domestic return. Watch

Earlier this year, BCCI did not include Ishan in the annual central contracts after he ignored board's directive to participate in domestic cricket. Last year, Ishan had taken a mental health break in December and only made his return to action in IPL 2024. He was then ignored for T20 World Cup and following three white-ball series.

The Times of India Govt appoints RK Singh as new defence secy amid top-level reshuffle

Rajesh Kumar Singh, currently serving as secretary for the department for promotion of industry and internal trade, has been appointed as the new defence secretary. He will initially take on the role of OSD in the ministry before succeeding the current defence secretary, Aramane Giridhar, who is set to retire on October 31, 2024.

The Times of India 'Four years of training became worthless': Pramod Bhagat

Indian para-badminton player Pramod Bhagat has been banned for 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) due to three whereabouts failures, ending his chance to defend his Paralympic gold medal in Paris. The ban, announced by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), lasts until September 1, 2025. Bhagat, the reigning Paralympic and world champion in the SL-3 category, expressed disappointment, attributing one failure to a technical glitch. His legal team is exploring options to overturn the ban, but prospects are uncertain.