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The Times of India Stock market crash: Ether sees steepest fall; 5 factors behind the crash

Cryptocurrencies experienced a severe downturn on Monday as global markets faced heightened risk aversion. Bitcoin saw a dramatic fall of over 16%, while Ethereum also plummeted significantly.

The Times of India 'Gone far too young...': Graham Thorpe remembered by cricketers

Former England cricketer and coach Graham Thorpe passed away at 55. Known for his remarkable career, he played 100 Test matches and 82 ODIs for England. Thorpe's passing prompted tributes from cricket legends like Ben Stokes, Michael Vaughan, Anil Kumble, and Shaun Udal. He was also a key figure in coaching, contributing to England's 2019 ODI World Cup win.

The Times of India BSF issues 'high alert' along India-B'desh border: Top developments

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigned amid violent quota protests, fleeing Dhaka with her sister for safety. Reports said 94 have died in fresh clashes, including 14 police officers. The government imposed a curfew, internet shutdown, and three-day holiday. India issued a travel advisory. The unrest, initially peaceful, targeted Hasina's governance and economic policies.

The Times of India Excise policy CBI case: Delhi HC dismisses Kejriwal's plea against arrest

The Delhi high court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest in the excise policy case, stating the arrest was justified. The court allowed Kejriwal to seek further relief from the trial court. Originally arrested by the ED in March, Kejriwal had secured bail in June, which was suspended.

The Times of India Kangana Ranaut's Bandra bungalow up for sale at Rs 40cr

Kangana Ranaut's lavish bungalow in Mumbai's Pali Hill area has been listed for sale for Rs 40 crore, confirmed by Simran Gupta of Code Estate. The property houses her production house, Manikarnika Films, and spans 3042 sq ft with an additional 500 sq ft parking.

The Times of India This German chip company announces job cuts, to layoff 1,400 employees worldwide

Germany-based chipmaker Infineon announced plans to cut 1,400 jobs globally, with several positions in Regensburg being affected. Another 1,400 jobs will be relocated from high-wage countries. The decision follows lower-than-expected third-quarter revenue. CEO Jochen Hanebeck adjusted the company's full-year revenue outlook to approximately 15 billion euros. Infineon joins Intel, which recently announced major layoffs as well.

The Times of India Donald Trump: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg called to apologise for the 'AI error'

Former US President Donald Trump revealed his newfound friendship with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who reportedly called multiple times. Zuckerberg apologized after Meta’s AI claimed a fictitious assassination attempt on Trump.

The Times of India Akhilesh hits out at BJP for proposing to amend Waqf Act

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP government, alleging their intent to undermine the rights of Muslims amid speculations of amending the Waqf Board Act. Yadav targeted UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and urged those concerned with minorities to leave BJP, highlighting the proposed changes to the Waqf Act, which may limit the board's powers.

The Times of India Microsoft outage: CrowdStrike rejects Delta Airlines claims, sends this letter

CrowdStrike has refuted Delta Airlines' claim for damages related to the Microsoft outage on July 19. Delta's CEO Ed Bastian cited a $500 million loss and plans legal action. CrowdStrike, however, denied gross negligence and highlighted contractual liability limits, while stressing Delta's lack of response to offered assistance. The cybersecurity firm aims for a cooperative resolution.

The Times of India Ayodhya rape case: 'Accused SP leader had committed similar crimes earlier'

A BJP delegation met the family of a 12-year-old rape survivor in Ayodhya and urged the Uttar Pradesh government to increase the compensation from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. The prime accused, affiliated with the Samajwadi Party, has been involved in similar crimes before. The delegation assured that strict action would be taken.

The Times of India New FASTag rules explained: Complete these procedures by Oct 31 to avoid inconvenience

The National Payments Corporation of India implemented new FASTag regulations effective August 1, 2024, aimed at improving toll collection efficiency. Users need to update KYC details for FASTags issued between three to five years ago by October 31, 2024, and replace FASTags older than five years. The regulations also include linking vehicle information and uploading photos for proper identification.