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The Times of India Teary-eyed Kerala forest minister joins search operations
The Times of India Watch: Tom Cruise steals the show at Olympics closing ceremony
Tom Cruise made a spectacular entrance at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony by rappelling into the Stade de France. Cruise took the Olympic flag from Mayor Karen Bass, sped off on a motorcycle, and transitioned into a video showing him skydiving to the Hollywood sign. The event marked the handover to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games.
The Times of India Delhi woman put under digital arrest, loses Rs 2 lakh in six hours
A woman in northeast Delhi fell victim to scammers posing as CBI officials, who demanded money for her husband's release, claiming he was arrested in a rape case. She transferred Rs 2 lakh before reporting the incident. The three scammers were arrested in Bihar after raids. Such scams typically involve impersonation and AI-generated voices.
The Times of India Shinde, Fadnavis on dais, Ajit says 'could have united NCP with CM post'
Ajit Pawar disclosed that despite his long political career, he missed becoming CM while serving multiple terms as Deputy CM. He recounted his efforts, including a short-lived government formed with Devendra Fadnavis in 2019. Meanwhile, the Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested BMC officials for demanding bribes, suggesting systemic issues needing urgent accountability and action.
The Times of India NIRF rankings : Check top colleges and universities in India
The Ministry of Education will release the NIRF 2024 rankings today, August 12. The framework, approved in 2015, categorizes institutions into 13 groups. Last year, IIT Madras led in 'Overall,' while IISc Bengaluru topped the 'Universities' and 'Research' categories. The parameters for NIRF rankings include teaching, learning, resources, graduation outcomes, research, perception, outreach, and inclusivity.
The Times of India Woman washing pistols leads cops to illegal arms factory in Morena
Police discovered an illegal arms factory in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh, arresting a father-son duo following a viral video of a woman washing pistols with soap. The factory, operational for six months, yielded three country-made pistols, unfinished weapons, and materials. The accused were booked under the Arms Act and presented in court. Investigations are ongoing.
The Times of India Watch: Hezbollah fires 30 rocket barrage on northern Israel
Hezbollah militants fired approximately 30 rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel overnight, landing in open areas without causing casualties, according to the IDF. Israel responded by striking the launch sites in Lebanon. US defense secretary Lloyd Austin announced deployment of naval assets to the region, underscoring the US commitment to Israel's security amid rising tensions.
The Times of India 6 medals, 0 gold: India's haul sub-par but it's not all gloom
India concluded the Paris Olympics with one silver and five bronze medals, falling short of the expectations set by the 2020 Tokyo Games. Despite the disappointment in badminton, boxing, and archery, six fourth-place finishes showed potential. India's medal tally placed it 71st among 84 nations, despite improved training facilities and significant government spending.
The Times of India Saina Nehwal on PV Sindhu's 2028 Olympics chances
India’s 2012 London Olympics bronze medalist Saina Nehwal believes PV Sindhu’s future performance will largely depend on her fitness. Sindhu and Nehwal are the only Indian badminton players to have won Olympic medals (one silver and two bronze). Nehwal also supported providing medal-winning athletes with government/corporate jobs for financial stability and security.
The Times of India Gujarati, Chinese duo dupe US couple out of $1.4m in gold
Fooled them into converting their $1.4m savings into gold before taking it away
The Times of India Sule’s WhatsApp account hacked, $400 demanded
Supriya Sule's WhatsApp account was hacked during a party event, and a $400 ransom was demanded. Pune rural police quickly restored her account. Sule urged users to be vigilant with their phone security and avoid responding to unknown numbers. Investigations are ongoing.
The Times of India Reddy ends US tour with over Rs 31k crore Telangana investment plans
The Times of India Ancient rock art in Ratnagiri notified as 'protected monument'
The Maharashtra government has designated ancient geoglyphs and petroglyphs in Ratnagiri as 'protected monuments.' These artifacts, which date back to the Mesolithic era, depict various animals and hold significant historical value. Ratnagiri alone has over 1,500 such artworks across 70 sites, some of which are on Unesco's tentative World Heritage list.
The Times of India Ashwin opposes reintroduction of this 'unfair' IPL auction rule
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin criticized the Right to Match rule ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, arguing it fails to provide players with their true market value. The BCCI discussed potential changes, including the reintroduction of RTM and extending the mega auction cycle to five years. Ashwin emphasized the rule's unfairness to players and other franchises.
The Times of India 7 killed, 9 injured after stampede breaks out in Bihar's Jehanabad
