The Times of India How Neeraj Chopra settled for a bittersweet silver medal

Neeraj Chopra's attempt to defend his Olympic javelin title fell short in Paris as he managed a throw of 89.45m. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem set an Olympic record with a remarkable 92.97m throw, securing the gold medal. Neeraj finished second, marking a significant achievement despite not reclaiming the title. Chopra was looking to become the fifth athlete in the history of the Games to defend the men's javelin throw Olympic title.

The Times of India 'India’s Elon Musk': Meet one of world's youngest billionaires

Bhavish Aggarwal's Ola Electric, despite early setbacks like a scooter fire and significant losses, is set to list on the Mumbai stock exchange. The listing could make Aggarwal one of the youngest billionaires globally. Aggarwal, the 38-year-old entrepreneur behind Ola Electric, is set to see a significant boost to his personal fortune. If Ola successfully lists on the Mumbai stock exchange at the minimum price of Rs 72 rupees per share, Aggarwal's wealth will increase by $1.2 billion.

The Times of India Three students bring knife to attack teacher in Tamil Nadu, held

Three Class XII students from a government school in Nanguneri, Tirunelveli district were detained for bringing a knife to school to allegedly attack a teacher over low marks. The teacher alerted the police, who seized the knife and took the students into custody. The incident highlights a concerning trend of student violence in the region.

The Times of India 'Abusing his position': Musk's misleading election posts reach 1.2bn views, watchdog warns

The Times of India 'Arshad Nadeem ka din tha ... ': Neeraj Chopra after winning silver at Paris Olympics

Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the presence of a lively audience at Stade de France. With a throw of 89.45m, Neeraj claimed the second position on the podium. Despite being his season's best, it fell short of the gold medal, which was claimed by Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan, who set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97m.

The Times of India Trump calls avoiding STDs his 'personal Vietnam' in old video

In a 1997 interview, Donald Trump likened his dating life to a soldier’s experience in the Vietnam War, calling it his 'personal Vietnam' due to the risks of contracting STDs. He claimed his dating exploits deserved the Congressional Medal of Honor. This comparison drew backlash for trivializing the experiences of Vietnam War veterans.

The Times of India How security forces plan to guard Red Fort with AI this I-Day

Advanced AI security systems, including facial recognition and number plate detection, are planned for the Independence Day event on August 15 at Red Fort. Over 850 cameras would be installed, and 10,000 security personnel will be deployed to ensure safety.

The Times of India Ghatkopar tragedy: Hoarding owner paid Rs 1 crore for approval

Investigations revealed that Govandi businessman Arshad Khan received Rs 1 crore from Ego Media Pvt Ltd to secure approval for the hoarding that collapsed in Ghatkopar, killing 17 people. Police have arrested others involved and are probing connections between Khan and the media firm, including questionable money transfers and his business ties with a suspended officer's wife.

The Times of India Mom not seeking asylum, will return to Bangladesh when polls declared: Sheikh Hasina’s son

As attacks on Awami League leaders persisted, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former PM Sheikh Hasina, expressed readiness to enter politics to save the party. He indicated the leadership vacuum demanded his involvement. Joy critiqued the BNP-Jamaat alliance and appreciated PM Narendra Modi for aiding his mother amidst the political turmoil.

The Times of India 'Neeraj Chopra is a champion, fought like a tiger'

Athletics Federation of India president (AFI) Adille Sumariwalla said that Neeraj Chopra fought like a tiger to clinch the silver medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Chopra, 26, fell short of retaining his gold medal, finishing with a best throw of 89.45 meters. Despite a strong performance on his second attempt, he struggled with four consecutive foul throws, which prevented him from winning gold. He became the second male athlete from post-independence India to win two Olympic medals in an individual event.

The Times of India Game-changing role of animation and VFX in Marathi cinema

Marathi films have experienced tremendous growth over the last decade, not only in terms of audience numbers but also in technological advancements, elevating the entire experience of watching a Marathi film to a whole new level.

The Times of India US elections: Harris and Trump to face off in first televised debate of 2024 campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off in a televised prime-time matchup Sept. 10, ABC News said on Thursday, setting up the latest crucial moment in an already unpredictable presidential campaign.

The Times of India Yet another bridge collapses in Bihar district

The Times of India ‘India’s 3 richest families together worth Singapore GDP’

At $460 billion, the combined business interests of India's three wealthiest families match Singapore's GDP. The Ambani family tops the list with $309 billion, followed by the Bajaj and Birla families. The list excludes first-generation entrepreneurs like the Adanis. Key insights include significant share price growth and the dominance of consumer-facing companies.

The Times of India MVA alliance will win 165 seats in Maharashtra assembly elections: Survey

A pre-election survey by the MVA suggested the alliance may win around 165 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections, bolstered by their earlier success in the Lok Sabha polls. The Congress, NCP (SCP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance expected favorable outcomes in Nagpur, Amravati, Marathwada, and Western Maharashtra but faced challenges in Mumbai, Konkan, and North Maharashtra.