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The Times of India 'Anti-people': Mamata urges Centre to withdraw GST on insurance
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee urged the central government to remove the 18% GST on life and health insurance premiums, citing the increased financial burden on citizens. Banerjee argued that these essential policies provide financial security during crises and are crucial for the social safety net. She also requested the inclusion of standard deductions in the new tax regime.
The Times of India Indian batters choke as SL earn a tie in ODI series opener
The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo ended in a dramatic tie, revealing India’s weakness against spin despite Rohit Sharma’s aggressive 58 off 47 balls. His dismissal exposed the Indian middle order's struggles as Sri Lankan spinners, led by Wanindu Hasaranga and Charith Asalanka, took crucial wickets. Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka and Dunith Wellalage scored vital half-centuries, guiding their team to a competitive total. Despite India’s late push by Shivam Dube, their reliance on Rohit and spin vulnerabilities were starkly highlighted.
The Times of India Centre removes BSF chief, deputy with 'immediate effect'
The Times of India Paris Olympics Day 8: India's Full Schedule
Manu Bhaker, who has already made history as the first Indian athlete to win two bronze medals in a single Olympic edition, has the opportunity to further cement her legacy by competing for a third medal in her favorite event, the 25m pistol, on Saturday.
The Times of India What Google's SEC filing reveals about stake in CrowdStrike, company behind Microsoft outage
Alphabet reduced its stake in cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike before a significant software update outage that affected various industries. Alphabet's holdings decreased from 855,789 to 427,895 shares. The outage led to a 35% drop in CrowdStrike's stock price and sparked a class-action lawsuit and claims from Delta Airlines for $500 million in damages.
The Times of India Bangladesh bans Instagram, WA, YT and other social media platforms
Bangladesh imposed a ban on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and YouTube, effective from August 2. This restriction follows an earlier suspension of Meta’s platforms due to unrest over quota reforms. The ban affects access via mobile data connections, with an expected rise in VPN use possibly impacting overall internet speeds in the country.
The Times of India Cong shares video of monkey in Parliament, takes jab at Centre
After reports of water leakage in the new Parliament building, Congress shared a video showing a monkey inside the lobby. Congress leaders criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pointing out recent infrastructure issues.
The Times of India 75+ Happy friendship day messages, greetings, wishes and quotes for 2024
Friendship Day, celebrated annually on the first Sunday of August in India, highlights the value of camaraderie. In 2024, it falls on August 4. Different countries celebrate it on various dates, such as July 20 in some South American nations and July 30 for International Friendship Day established by the United Nations. Commonly, people exchange gifts and messages.
The Times of India Will age fraud be ended in Indian grassroots football?
To fight the demon of age fraud at Subroto Cup, the organizers are going to implement the skeleton bone test for the tournament, offering a promising solution to address this issue effectively. Aimed at promoting the sport at the grassroots level, the tournament will host a jaw-dropping 111 teams across three categories, with the sub-junior (under-15) category introduced for the first time this year. It will also have some teams from foreign countries too.
The Times of India Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh: Will Iran and Israel go to war?
The Middle East has seen heightened tensions due to the assassinations of Hezbollah's Fuad Shukr and Hamas's Ismail Haniyeh. Israel is suspected, raising risks of broader conflict involving Iran and its proxies, and threatening ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations in Gaza. Iran and its regional allies vowed retaliation on Thursday for the deaths of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, raising regional tensions as mourners filled Tehran's city centre calling for revenge.
The Times of India 'If a leader leaves ...': Hamas chief Haniyeh's last words hours before assassination
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in an Israeli strike in Tehran after quoting a Koranic verse to Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei. His death marks the third assassination of a Hamas leader by Israel in two decades. Haniyeh advocated resistance against Israel and strengthened Hamas' ties with Iran to bolster military capabilities.
The Times of India 3 dead, many feared trapped after building collapses in Delhi
A two-story building collapse in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri led to the death of at least three individuals. Rescue operations are in progress with fears of more people trapped in the debris. The deceased include Mukesh Kumar, who succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, and two others found in the rubble. More details are awaited.
