The Times of India Beer, not vaccines, in UP hospital fridge; probe ordered

The Times of India Beer, not vaccines, in UP hospital fridge; probe ordered

The Times of India Give timeline to set up backward caste panel, survey: HC to Telangana

Telangana HC has asked the state’s Congress government to report by August 27 on the time needed to establish a Backward Castes commission and conduct a survey. Following a Supreme Court directive from March 2021, this is to ensure that reserved seats for Backward Castes in local bodies do not exceed 50% of total reservations.

The Times of India Give timeline to set up backward caste panel, survey: HC to Telangana

Telangana HC has asked the state’s Congress government to report by August 27 on the time needed to establish a Backward Castes commission and conduct a survey. Following a Supreme Court directive from March 2021, this is to ensure that reserved seats for Backward Castes in local bodies do not exceed 50% of total reservations.

The Times of India 17-year-old girl takes on 8 armed men, saves father’s life

A 17-year-old tribal girl in Maoist-affected Narayanpur district thwarted an attack on her father by eight armed men. She wrested an axe from an attacker and protected her father until neighbors intervened. Police are investigating the incident, which left the father hospitalized but stable. The family suspects Maoist involvement.

The Times of India 17-year-old girl takes on 8 armed men, saves father’s life

A 17-year-old tribal girl in Maoist-affected Narayanpur district thwarted an attack on her father by eight armed men. She wrested an axe from an attacker and protected her father until neighbors intervened. Police are investigating the incident, which left the father hospitalized but stable. The family suspects Maoist involvement.

The Times of India Lakshya Sen's "honour and heartbreak" post from Paris Olympics that has gone viral

Lakshya Sen expressed gratitude and heartbreak on social media after losing the Men's Singles bronze medal match to Lee Zii Jia at the Paris Olympics 2024. He vowed to introspect and improve, thanking his team, coaches, and family for their unwavering support. His post went viral, receiving overwhelming messages of encouragement from fans.

The Times of India Can trial courts order fixed-term life imprisonment? SC to decide

The Supreme Court proposed to examine whether only Constitution courts should impose fixed-term life imprisonments in heinous crimes, traditionally under the purview of trial courts. This follows a case where a Chhattisgarh trial court issued a 20-year sentence, raising questions on the jurisdiction of life term sentencing and convict remission rights after 14 years of imprisonment.

The Times of India Who is Asif Merchant? Pak man with Iran links charged in assassination plots in US

​A 46-year-old Pakistani man, Asif Merchant, has been charged by the US Department of Justice for plotting to kill politicians, government officials on the US soil. Prosecutors in Brooklyn announced criminal charges against Asif Merchant, accusing him of travelling to New York for the purposes of trying to hire a hitman for the assassinations. The plot was disrupted before it could be carried out. The document did not name any potential target but CNN reported that former president Donald Trump and other current and former US government officials might be the targets of the plot.

The Times of India Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to head Bangladesh's interim govt

Muhammad Yunus was appointed to lead Bangladesh's interim government after ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled during a student-led uprising. The announcement followed President Mohammed Shahabuddin's dissolution of Parliament and the release of opposition leader Begum Khaleda Zia. The transition aims to restore normalcy and pave the way for fresh elections.

The Times of India UK asylum tricky, ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina looks at other options

Deposed Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina may have to extend her stay in India, as the UK ruled out asylum for her. Hasina, who arrived with her sister, is exploring options like the US and Finland. India remains cautious about her prolonged stay due to potential diplomatic implications with Dhaka's opposition parties. Despite the setback caused by Sheikh Hasina’s exit, India has said it wants its missions in Bangladesh to function normally once law and order is restored.

The Times of India Vinesh overcomes setbacks to create Olympic history

From being stretchered off in her debut at Rio 2016 to a disappointing performance in Tokyo in 2021, Vinesh Phogat has now come full circle by making history as the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the Olympic final.

The Times of India India's Olympic hockey final dream ends after 2-3 loss against Germany

It was a dream chance for India to enter the final of the Olympics after 44 years but Germany played spoilsport to that. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (7th) and Sukhjeet Singh (36th) scored for India, while Gonzalo Peillat (18th), Christopher Ruhr (27th) and Marco Miltkau (54th) were the scorers for Germany.

The Times of India Watch: Vinesh's coach in tears as she reaches Oly final

Tears of joy streamed down coach Woller Akos’s face as Vinesh Phogat made history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final. Vinesh secured at least a silver medal with a commanding 5-0 victory over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez in the 50kg semifinal. Training under Akos since 2018, Vinesh refined her technique to overcome vulnerabilities in her game. This win was a deeply emotional moment for both Phogat and her coach, reflecting years of hard work and dedication.

The Times of India Vinesh becomes 1st Indian woman wrestler to reach Olympic final

Vinesh Phogat (50kg) became first Indian woman wrestler to enter Olympic finals, beating Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman 5-0 in the semis. With the win, Vinesh has guaranteed herself at least a silver medal.