The Times of India On October 2, 1 crore people will float new political party in Bihar, says Prashant Kishor

Prashant Kishor announced that on October 2, a new political party would be formed by the citizens of Bihar. This initiative aims to break away from the 30-year governance of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Nitish Kumar, and the BJP. Kishor clarified his role will remain unchanged within this newly formed political party, created by one crore people of Bihar.

The Times of India Why 'gender row' in Paris Olympics boxing refuses to die down

The Paris Olympics boxing event saw a gender row involving Algeria's Imane Khelif and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting, both backed by the IOC. IOC president Thomas Bach supported the athletes, challenging the IBA's flawed gender tests. The controversy intensified after Bulgarian boxer Svetlana Kamenova Staneva protested her loss to Lin using an 'X' sign, highlighting chromosome differences.

The Times of India Noah Lyles: Olympic gold despite asthma, dyslexia, depression

A five thousandths of a second separated USA's gold medallist Lyles and Kishane Thompson of Jamaica as both clocked 9.79 seconds in the first such wind-legal 100m race in history that saw all eight runners finishing under 10 seconds. The bronze medal went to Lyles's American teammate Fred Kerly.

The Times of India 'Waqf system must come out of touch me not syndrome'

Former minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi emphasized the need for reforms in the Waqf system, advocating for greater accountability and transparency. The government planned to introduce a Bill to amend the 1995 law, mandating property registration and inclusion of women in Waqf boards. Opposition came from several Muslim organizations and leaders, including Asaduddin Owaisi.

The Times of India Manu Bhaker to be India's flag bearer at closing ceremony

Manu Bhaker, the talented Indian shooter, will be the flag bearer for her country at the Olympic closing ceremony on Sunday. Her remarkable performance at the Paris Games has etched her name in the annals of Indian sports history. In the individual 10m air pistol event, Bhaker displayed exceptional skill and composure, ultimately securing a bronze medal. This achievement made her the first female shooter from India to stand on the Olympic podium.

The Times of India SC takes cognisance of coaching centre deaths, issues notice to Centre and Delhi govt

The Times of India Mehbooba Mufti alleges house arrest on Article 370 abrogation anniversary

On the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti and other leaders, including those from Apni Party and National Conference, were allegedly placed under house arrest. They criticized the constitutional and ethical implications of the abrogation and lamented the lack of an elected Assembly in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Times of India Nayar tries to make sense of India's unexpected loss to Sri Lanka

India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar attributed the loss to Sri Lanka in the second ODI to spin-friendly conditions, highlighting the Indian team's challenges against spin bowling. Jeffrey Vandersay's six-wicket haul handed India a 32-run loss as they struggled to chase 241, ending at 208 all out. The Indian middle order failed to build partnerships, contributing to the defeat.

The Times of India Explained: How 5000th of a second decided Lyles's 100m gold

Paris Olympics witnessed the closest ever men's 100m final in modern history and two statistics highlight that the most. One, the difference between the gold and the silver medal was five thousandth of a second. And two, it marked the first ever men's 100m race where each of the eight runners clocked under 10 seconds with a legal wind factor.

The Times of India On cam: Woman molested during morning walk in Bengaluru

A woman in Bengaluru was sexually assaulted during her morning walk on Friday. Despite bravely resisting and managing to break free, she had to fend off an assailant who tried to kiss her. Unfortunately, no one came to her aid despite her screams. The incident was captured on local CCTV footage.

The Times of India Supreme Court upholds Delhi LG's power to appoint aldermen to MCD

The Times of India Watch: Shreyas Iyer's gun throw to run out Kamindu Mendis

In the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka won by 32 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. A key moment was Shreyas Iyer's direct hit run out of Kamindu Mendis in the last over. India, despite restricting Sri Lanka to 240/9, faltered against spin and were bundled out for 208 in 42.2 overs.

The Times of India In sport, battle or business, defending your…: Anand Mahindra on PR Sreejesh's match-saving win

India's hockey team secured a 4-2 victory over Great Britain at the Paris Olympics, advancing to the semi-finals and staying on course for a second consecutive Olympic medal. Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh became the match's hero, earning high praise, including from Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, who called him his 'Monday Motivation' on social media.

The Times of India Article 370 abrogation 5th anniversary: Security stepped up in J&K, Amarnath Yatra suspended for a day

The Times of India Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA takes 2 terrorists to Bengaluru eatery for spot inspection

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) escorted two terrorists, Adbul Matheen Taha and Mussavir Hussain Shazeb, to The Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru for a spot inspection. The suspects were arrested in West Bengal in April following a bomb blast on March 1, injuring 10 people. The NIA conducted extensive searches across multiple locations during the investigation.