The Times of India 'Appreciate it but ... ': Donald Trump reacts to Nikki Haley's campaign advice

Former US President Donald Trump appreciated Nikki Haley’s endorsement but mentioned he has not followed her campaign advice. In a recent interview, Haley suggested focusing on policy matters rather than criticizing Kamala Harris. Trump emphasized his previous electoral victory in South Carolina and asserted he would continue his campaign in his own style.

The Times of India Rahul Dravid's son, Samit, got fans excited when...

Son of India's batting legend and former coach, Rahul Dravid, Samit made his Maharaja Trophy debut on Thursday, which understandably got the fans excited and it exhibited in their reaction on social media. The 18-year-old Samit, an all-rounder, is playing a state's T20 league for the first time and was bought for INR 50,000 in the auction.

The Times of India PM Modi, Prez Murmu pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi and BJP leaders on Friday commemorated ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at 'Sadev Atal' memorial in Delhi. Among those present were Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and JP Nadda. Vajpayee, a founding BJP member, passed away in 2018. His birthday, December 25, is observed as 'Good Governance Day'.

The Times of India Asteroid that wiped out Dinosaurs: Scientists discover its origin

A study published in Science confirmed that the asteroid causing the dinosaur extinction 66 million years ago originated beyond Jupiter's orbit. By analyzing sediment samples and ruthenium isotopes, researchers identified the impactor as a C-type asteroid, dismissing previous comet theories. These findings deepen our understanding of celestial impacts and Earth’s history.

The Times of India Matthew Perry’s death: Who are 5 people charged in actor’s fatal ketamine overdose case

The Times of India Day two of Gaza ceasefire talks under way in Doha; Hamas skips meet

Negotiations aimed at fostering peace between Israel and Hamas through a Gaza ceasefire agreement were set to resume today. US officials termed Thursday's discussions in Doha as constructive. Talks involving CIA Director William Burns aim to end the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in a humanitarian crisis and a high death toll in Gaza.

The Times of India 'There is no cover-up': Mahua Moitra slams BJP of calling TMC women MPs 'Gungi gudiya'

Amid protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital, TMC MP Mahua Moitra denied cover-up allegations. Mamata Banerjee was accused by BJP of being silent. Moitra defended the Chief Minister stating Banerjee has always supported women's causes. Calls for CBI intervention and stronger security followed vandalism at the hospital.

The Times of India MVA likely to appoint Uddhav as campaign chief for assembly elections

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leadership appeared poised to appoint former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray as the campaign chief for the upcoming assembly elections, with the Chief Minister's post to be decided post-election to avoid internal conflicts. A joint meeting of senior MVA leaders in Mumbai aimed to clarify their election strategy. While Thackeray's appointment as campaign head was compared to a hero fighting a villain, his leadership was deemed crucial for the MVA. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut emphasized Thackeray's role, despite rival Eknath Shinde's criticism.

The Times of India Ex-Google CEO 'regrets' these 'work from home' comments made on firm

Eric Schmidt, ex-CEO of Google, regretted his remarks blaming remote work for Google's lag in the AI race. Speaking to Stanford students, he claimed work-from-home policies affected Google's competitiveness against startups like OpenAI. Schmidt emphasized a high-pressure environment is crucial for rapid innovation. Google now mandates employees to work from the office three days a week.

The Times of India Biden and Harris make joint appearance, first since Biden's presidential race exit

US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made their first joint public appearance in Maryland, marking a significant Democratic transition. Biden highlighted his achievements in reducing prescription drug prices, while Harris energized the crowd, emphasizing the impact of these policies. Harris secured the Democratic nomination for president with Tim Walz as her running mate.

The Times of India 'The real game...': Virat Kohli on overcoming tough times in life - Watch

Virat Kohli, a top cricketer, known for his aggressive batting and leadership, discussed overcoming tough times in a viral podcast video. Kohli emphasized persistence and dedication during his career's challenging phases. He stepped down from captaincy in 2021 after struggling with form between 2020 and 2022, ending his T20I career after India's T20 World Cup win.

The Times of India US visa: Significant delays for employment-based green cards — Will this affect Indian applicants?

The Times of India Ukraine claims largest invasion of Russian soil since WWII

The Times of India Mob attacks, bars people from paying tribute to Mujibur Rahman

A mob attacked visitors heading towards the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, where Bangladesh's first president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was murdered in 1975. Armed assailants blocked roads, preventing people, including media and Liberation War heroes, from paying respects. Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, condemned the violence, while former PM Khaleda Zia's BNP party held protests demanding Hasina's arrest.

The Times of India Star Health to hike rates on a third of its policies by 10-15%

Start Health & Allied Insurance announced a 10-15% rate increase for certain policies, citing unadjusted hospital costs from COVID-19 and reduced waiting periods for pre-existing conditions. MD & CEO Anand Roy and COO Amitabh Jain revealed that over 30% of policies, including the Family Health Optima Plan, will see hikes, boosting total premium collection by around 4%.