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The Times of India Karnataka-Centre row brews as state shuts down Jan Aushadhi outlets

Conflict arose between the Congress-led Karnataka government and the Centre over plans to shut Jan Aushadhi outlets in state hospitals. The Congress argued that free medicines are already available in hospitals, while the BJP criticized the move, which impacts around 20 lakh households benefiting from affordable generic drugs under the Centre’s scheme.

The Times of India Bengaluru pressure cooker blast kills man

A 28-year-old man died while undergoing treatment after a pressure cooker blast injured him in Bengaluru. The incident, which occurred two days before Independence Day, drew significant attention. Police ruled out terrorism, confirming it as an accidental cooker explosion. Investigations found no explosive materials on the site. The deceased and his roommate worked in a salon.

The Times of India Bengaluru pressure cooker blast kills man

A 28-year-old man died while undergoing treatment after a pressure cooker blast injured him in Bengaluru. The incident, which occurred two days before Independence Day, drew significant attention. Police ruled out terrorism, confirming it as an accidental cooker explosion. Investigations found no explosive materials on the site. The deceased and his roommate worked in a salon.

The Times of India Rahul, ally Mamata trade jibes on Kolkata doctor rape-murder

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressed the rape-murder of a doctor in Kolkata, criticizing the local administration and hospital for trying to protect the accused. He pointed out the growing insecurity among doctors and women. Mamata Banerjee responded by questioning the actions taken by Congress in their states and condemned past CPM rule for similar instances.

The Times of India PSUs, mining companies to pay states royalty, tax dues from 2005: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court issued a directive for mining companies and mineral users to pay backdated royalty and taxes on mineral-bearing land to states from 2005. The arrears, payable over 12 years, will exclude interest and penalties. This follows an eight-to-one ruling allowing states to levy these charges, overruling a prior 1991 decision.

The Times of India Chaos, vandalism at RG Kar post-midnight amid protest against Kolkata doctor rape-murder

A major chaos broke out at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital after a group of miscreants broke barricades and manhandled the protesting doctors, damaging hospital property at the emergency building. The vandalism took place as the 'Reclaim the nights' protest rallies seeking justice for the brutal rape and murder of a young PGT doctor converged at the hospital from various parts of the city.

The Times of India Google, Microsoft and 8 other global technology companies headed by Indian-origin executives

The article highlights the achievements of Indian-origin executives who have led some of the world's top tech companies, including Sundar Pichai of Alphabet, Satya Nadella of Microsoft, and Shantanu Narayen of Adobe. Their leadership and background in engineering and management have made significant contributions to the global digital landscape.

The Times of India Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Women hold 'Reclaim the night' protest across Bengal

Women in West Bengal held midnight protests across various locations in response to the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. Citizens organized the 'Women, Reclaim the Night' movement on social media, gaining widespread support. The protests coincided with Independence Day celebrations, and political party flags were barred, although LGBTQ+ flags were allowed.

The Times of India SC moots moving Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma' row cases out of TN

The Supreme Court ordered the transfer of cases against Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his 'Sanatana Dharma' remarks out of the state. He was exempted from appearing personally in court. The move addressed requests to consolidate cases filed in various states, after the apex court criticized Stalin's misuse of his freedom of expression.

The Times of India Timeline: How Vinesh's appeal was dismissed by CAS

Vinesh Phogat's wait for a 'positive' outcome from her appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics, has finally ended after the sports' top court dismissed it on Wednesday.Earlier on Tuesday, the CAS deferred its decision for the third time, pushing it to August 16, but surprisingly made it public a day later. Vinesh submitted her appeal to the CAS on August 7, coinciding with the day she was disqualified for exceeding the weight limit by a mere 100 grams during her second weigh-in, before her gold medal match.

The Times of India IOA 'exploring further options' in Vinesh's case

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from Olympic Games final has been rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Indian Olympic Association said on Wednesday. Vinesh was disqualified for being 100gm overweight at the time of the weigh-in on the morning of the women's 50kg freestyle final last week.

The Times of India Phase three clinical trial of India's own dengue vaccine, DengiAll, initiated

India's first phase-three trial for an indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine, DengiALL, was initiated by Panacea Biotec. Conducted across 19 sites, the trial involves over 10,335 healthy adults. The vaccine aims to address all four dengue serotypes. The Union Health Minister J P Nadda highlighted its significance in combating dengue and enhancing India's vaccine development capabilities.

The Times of India 'Disgusting': British influencer slammed for putting underwear between breads in supermarket

A video of a woman taking off her underwear and then keeping it amid breads at a supermarket has drawn flak and disgust of social media. According to reports, the woman in the viral challenge video was Chole Lopez, an English influencer, who claimed to have done this bizarre act on camera as part of a challenge.

The Times of India Setback for Vinesh Phogat as CAS dismisses joint silver appeal

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from Paris Olympics final has been rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Indian Olympic Association said on Wednesday.