The Times of India Bangladeshi Hindu singer Ananda's house set on fire

Rahul Ananda, a renowned Hindu singer in Bangladesh, faced violence when his home was attacked, looted, and set on fire amid ongoing unrest targeting Hindu minorities. Ananda, with his family, escaped and took shelter elsewhere. The attack resulted in significant financial loss and the destruction of musical instruments and personal belongings.

The Times of India Swiggy makes 'Shaadi offer' to couple, HDFC Bank joins the 'joy' with extra discount offer

A Delhi couple opted to have their engagement party catered by online food delivery platform Swiggy, sparking a viral reaction. A post showing a Swiggy delivery partner arranging the food garnered widespread attention. Swiggy responded, acknowledging the unique use of their service, and HDFC Bank offered special cashback for wedding orders through Swiggy’s platform.

The Times of India 'Supremacy is actually ... ': SC expunges 'gratuitous' remarks by HC against top court

The Supreme Court expunged remarks from Punjab & Haryana HC's Justice Rajbir Sherawat, criticizing the SC’s authority. The SC highlighted the need for judicial restraint and compliance with higher court orders. Despite considering a notice, the SC opted for leniency to avoid damaging the judiciary's image and emphasized the hierarchical justice system rules.

The Times of India Read: List of presidents who left home countries amid political chaos

Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh's Prime Minister on Monday and fled the country amid rising political turmoil and protests over job quotas. The situation turned violent, resulting in hundreds of deaths. Her departure follows a list of significant leaders who fled their countries due to crises, like Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka and Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan.

The Times of India 'Driverless' Pune municipal truck's wild reverse ride caught on camera

The Times of India Kolkata hostel where Sheikh Mujibur Rahman envisioned Bangladesh

Bangladesh witnessed turmoil leading to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government and vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statues and museum. In contrast, Kolkata's Baker Hostel at Maulana Azad College preserves his legacy. During his stay from 1945-1946, Room 24 became a vital space for his early leadership activities. The West Bengal government honored him by converting Rooms 23 and 24 into a museum in 1998. Mujib's bond with Kolkata persisted despite his absence from 1947 to 1972, emphasizing his historic significance and his connection to India's support during Bangladesh's liberation.

The Times of India Puja Khedkar moves HC against cancellation of her candidature by UPSC

Puja Khedkar challenged her candidature cancellation by the UPSC in the Delhi High Court. Represented by Senior Advocate Indira Jaising, Khedkar argued that she only received a press release and not the official order. The court granted her the liberty to approach an appropriate forum. UPSC agreed to provide the official order within two days.

The Times of India Why finalist Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics

India's Vinesh Phogat, who on Tuesday entered the final of the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics, was found overweight on the second day of the competition and has been disqualified from the Paris Olympics. As a result, she won't contest in the final today and will miss a historic podium finish and medal that on Tuesday got assured after her semifinal victory.

The Times of India Watch: India all set for third and final ODI against Sri Lanka

The Indian cricket team prepared ahead of the crucial third ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, India aimed to avoid their first series loss to Sri Lanka in 27 years. With the second match ending in a loss, India now has the choice of fielding their strongest XI or experimenting ahead of the next major ICC tournament, which takes place in just six months.

The Times of India WazirX hacked: CEO makes this clarification on FIR filed

WazirX filed an FIR in connection with a $230 million cyberattack on its multisig wallet. The incident, which occurred last month, significantly impacted the company's reserves. CEO Nischal Shetty clarified that the police complaint was filed promptly after the attack. WazirX is exploring various solutions to recover the stolen funds and urges patience from users.

The Times of India Ind vs SL 3rd ODI: Dream11 prediction, head to head stats and pitch report

India's cricket team faced a crucial test in their final ODI against Sri Lanka after losing one match and tying another. Coach Gautam Gambhir's debut series risked ending in defeat. Virat Kohli and other Indian batsmen struggled against Sri Lankan spin bowlers on the challenging Premadasa pitch, requiring strategic adjustments for a chance at victory.

The Times of India Bill proposes major reforms to Waqf Act: New representation, name change & more

The Times of India Wayanad landslides toll crosses 400-mark, 152 people still missing

The death toll from the Wayanad landslides reached over 400, with over 150 still missing. Rescue teams continued searches focusing on forested areas. The Kerala government involved families of the missing and local villagers in the search. Authorities reported 310 hectares of agricultural land destroyed, including cardamom, coffee, pepper, tea, coconut, arecanut, and banana crops. Amid the crisis, misinformation circulated about the transparency of the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF), which is managed electronically and overseen by the Finance Department. The chief minister urged against spreading falsehoods during this massive disaster.

The Times of India Watch: Manu Bhaker arrives home after historic Olympic feat

Manu Bhaker received a warm welcome at Indira Gandhi International Airport after becoming the first Indian in the post-Independence era to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Despite a delayed flight arrival and morning drizzle, around 100 people gathered to celebrate her historic achievements at the Paris Games.

The Times of India Bangladesh crisis: Air India's special flight evacuates 205 people from Dhaka