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The Times of India Hockey team in Olympic semis; Sen remains in hunt for bronze

The Indian hockey team produced one of its most resolute performances in recent memory to enter the Olympic semifinals for a second successive edition but Lakshya Sen's zealous push for a gold turned into a hunt for bronze on a bitter-sweet Sunday for India at the Paris Games.

The Times of India Google hired the founders of this AI startup, read the company's 'welcome note'

Character.AI has partnered with Google, granting it a non-exclusive license to its large language model technology. This move brings founder Noam Shazeer back to Google, specifically to DeepMind. Despite the collaboration, Character.AI will continue to operate independently, focusing on enhancing its platform and serving its community under interim CEO Dominic Perella.

The Times of India Jeffrey Vandersay grabs six as SL sink India in second ODI

Sri Lanka defeated India by 32 runs, taking a 1-0 series lead. Jeffrey Vandersay's superb six-wicket haul for 33 runs dismantled the Indian batting lineup, leading to India’s collapse from 97 for 1 to 208 all out. Rohit Sharma's 64 and Shubman Gill's 35 set a strong foundation, but Vandersay's spin proved too challenging, dismissing key players including Sharma and Virat Kohli. Sri Lanka’s lower-order contributions and effective spin bowling were crucial in setting a competitive total and securing the win.

The Times of India Paris Olympics Day 10: India's Full Schedule

Lakshya Sen will strive to become the first Indian male shuttler to win an Olympic medal as he faces Malaysia's Zii Jia Lee in the bronze medal match at the Paris Games. Meanwhile, Nisha Dahiya will start India's wrestling campaign in the women’s 68kg freestyle pre-quarters.

The Times of India 'Have proof ... habitual duplicity': TMC, BJP lock horns over MGNERGA funding

The BJP accused the TMC of attempting to manipulate the issue for political gain. According to the BJP, the suspension of MGNREGA funds, which began on March 9, 2022, is not politically motivated but is a response to financial irregularities uncovered during audits by the central government. O’Brien's claimed the Modi government has admitted in Parliament that West Bengal received "zero" funds under MGNREGA.

The Times of India Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone-Idea 'unhappy' with Trai's new QoS rules

The telecom industry expressed concerns over new QoS norms by Trai, claiming they impose excessive burdens. COAI, representing major telecom operators, highlighted challenges such as right-of-way issues, equipment theft, and frequent fiber cuts. The industry seeks regulations that consider these practical difficulties while maintaining high service quality standards and avoiding undue financial pressure on operators.

The Times of India What is behind violent protests that have erupted in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh witnessed a resurgence of anti-government protests as demonstrators, demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, clashed with government supporters. The unrest stemmed from a controversial job quota system. Police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the crowds, and an indefinite nationwide curfew was imposed. PM Hasina labelled the protesters as 'terrorists' and called for their suppression.

The Times of India Watch: Prez Murmu leaves for 6-day visit to Fiji, NZ & Timor-Leste

President Droupadi Murmu departed on a historic six-day visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste. She engaged in bilateral talks with leaders from all three countries, addressed the Fijian Parliament, and met with the Indian diaspora. The trip highlighted India's Act East Policy, emphasizing the importance of relations with these nations.

The Times of India Walz, Kelly or Shapiro? Kamala Harris to decide on running mate soon

Vice President Kamala Harris will interview three candidates Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, US Senator Mark Kelly, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for her running mate position on Sunday. She plans to announce her choice by Monday, with a public reveal on Tuesday. The decision will impact her campaign and the Democratic Party’s future.

The Times of India Body of Indian techie recovered from US national park after weeks of search

Rangers at Glacier National Park recovered the body of Siddhant Vitthal Patil, a 26-year-old tech professional from India, who drowned in Avalanche Creek on July 6. Patil, who was living in California, fell into the creek while hiking. The search was hampered by obstacles and water conditions. Park officials extended condolences as efforts to repatriate the remains to India begin.

The Times of India I don't believe I am a role model yet: Manu Bhaker

Ten days into the Paris Olympics, Manu Bhaker has emerged as one of India's three Olympic medallists in the French capital. The pistol shooter has evolved from being a prominent figure in Indian shooting to becoming a source of inspiration for her fellow countrymen.