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The Times of India Cops nab ‘woman hater’ for killing 9 in 14 months

Kuldeep Gangwar was arrested after being identified as the perpetrator behind the brutal killings of nine women in Bareilly over 14 months. Gangwar, described as a woman hater with a traumatised past, strangulated victims with saris and disposed of their bodies in sugarcane fields. His troubled upbringing and substance abuse were noted as contributing factors.

The Times of India In MP, 3 killed over black magic buzz

The Times of India In MP, 3 killed over black magic buzz

The Times of India Studying plan to split pension of soldier killed in line of duty: Govt

The defence ministry told Parliament it was considering a proposal to divide family pensions between the spouse and parents of military personnel who die in service. The proposal aims to address complaints from parents of deceased soldiers who feel neglected financially. Currently, only the spouse receives the pension unless the soldier was unmarried.

The Times of India To prove a point, opposition plans to seek Vice-President’s ouster

Opposition parties considered a resolution to remove Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar over perceived partisan conduct. With 87 members backing the proposal, they cited instances where Dhankhar allegedly favored the treasury benches. The resolution aims to highlight his deviation from neutrality, despite being unlikely to pass in the House.

The Times of India Bengal govt picks DCP probing govenror for August 15 honour

Kolkata Police DCP Indira Mukherjee was awarded a police medal by CM Mamata Banerjee, alongside three other IPS officers. Mukherjee leads the SIT investigating sexual abuse allegations against Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose. The governor had previously criticized the probe, claiming it was politically engineered. The Calcutta High Court has paused the investigation pending further appeals.

The Times of India Udhyanidhi to become TN's deputy CM? Minister reveals

During an event in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu minister R S Rajakannappan accidentally referred to Udhayanidhi Stalin as "deputy chief minister" before correcting himself to say he is the sports minister. The minister hinted Udhayanidhi could be called deputy CM after August 19. Speculation about Udhayanidhi's elevation gained traction despite official denials from DMK leadership.

The Times of India 2 biggest changes to UPI payments that RBI announced this week

The RBI announced changes to the UPI system, including raising the transaction limit for tax payments via UPI to ₹5 lakh. Another enhancement introduced a 'Delegated Payments' feature, allowing a primary user to authorize another to make transactions from their account. These changes aim to boost UPI adoption and ease tax payments.

The Times of India World's 'greatest' investor recalls when Steve Jobs asked him what do with Apple's cash

A 2012 conversation between Steve Jobs and Warren Buffett resurfaced, highlighting Jobs' query on managing Apple’s cash reserves. Buffett suggested options like stock buybacks, dividends, acquisitions, or holding the cash. Jobs believed Apple’s stock was undervalued but eventually chose to keep the cash.

The Times of India Warner Bros has killed Cartoon Network’s website

Warner Bros. Discovery discontinued Cartoon Network's website, directing users to its Max streaming platform, thereby ending free access to popular animated shows. A spokesperson mentioned the shift towards social media and other platforms for better audience engagement. Despite the closure, viewers can still access the content through Max, the Cartoon Network app, TV provider apps, and cable TV.

The Times of India In Chennai, missing dosa-uthappam set costs food delivery app Rs 15,000

A district consumer commission ruled against Zomato, holding the food delivery platform responsible for an incomplete order after Chennai resident Anand Sekar received a delivery missing a dosa and uthappam combo. Zomato was ordered to refund the amount spent on the order and provide compensation for mental agony and litigation expenses.

The Times of India 'First medal at just 21!': Social media lauds Aman's Oly bronze

Aman Sehrawat, 21, secured a bronze in the men's 57 kg freestyle category at the Paris Olympics, becoming India's youngest Olympic medalist. His victory, a 13-5 win over Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz, marked India's sixth medal at the Games and prevented Indian wrestling's first medal-less return since 2008. Despite earlier setbacks, including Vinesh Phogat's disqualification, Sehrawat's win revived India's wrestling hopes, drawing widespread praise from fans and public figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Times of India PM Modi congratulates wrestler Aman for Olympic bronze

Living up to the expectations, Aman Sehrawat on Friday bagged the men's 57kg free-style bronze medal at the Olympics with a commanding win over Darian Toi Cruz, bringing some cheers to the Indian wrestling contingent that has been rocked by controversies.

The Times of India 'I am confident that once ... ': Rahul Gandhi thanks PM Modi for deciding to visit Wayanad

Rahul Gandhi expressed gratitude to PM Modi for planning a visit to Kerala's Wayanad, struck by massive landslides. Modi intended to assess the situation firsthand and oversee ongoing relief efforts. Rahul anticipated that Modi’s visit would prompt a declaration of a national disaster. BJP criticized Rahul, blaming him for inadequate preventive measures in Wayanad.

The Times of India Aman Sehrawat clinches 57kg wrestling bronze at Paris Olympics

Wrestler Aman Sehrawat won the bronze medal, defeating Puerto Rico's Darian Toi Cruz in the men's 57kg freestyle category at the Paris Olympics on Friday.