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The Times of India Indian astronaut-designates Nair, Shukla selected to go to ISS

Isro signed a Space Flight Agreement with Axiom Space to send Group Capt Prashanth Nair and Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla to the ISS. Shukla is the prime Mission Pilot and Nair the backup. Their mission will include scientific research and technology demonstrations, marking a milestone in India-US space collaboration.

The Times of India 'Sab kya main karu tere liye': Rohit banter caught on stump mic

Sri Lankan top-order crumbled against accurate Indian bowlers but intelligent fifties by Pathum Nissanka and Dunith Wellalage carried them to a fighting 230 for eight. Nissanka (56, 75b, 9x4) was a picture of concentration and Wellalage (67 not out, 65b, 7x4, 2x6) of confidence on a pitch that offered some turn after Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka opted to bat first, but several of their colleagues were unwilling to mimic them.

The Times of India Read: Top 5 entertainment news of the day

Catch up on today’s top entertainment news! Akshay Kumar addresses his films' box office struggles, Ram Gopal Varma critiques star-driven Bollywood films, and Arjun and Khushi Kapoor hint at a new project. Plus, Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Part 1 wraps up production, and Taapsee Pannu celebrates her birthday in Paris with Mathias Boe.

The Times of India Amazon cautions: No matter what you are selling, when such events happen people shop less

Amazon reported a significant increase in quarterly profits, earning $13.5 billion from April to June, up from $6.7 billion the previous year.

The Times of India Wayanad tragedy: Privilege motion against Amit Shah over 'prior warning' claim

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh moved a privilege motion against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for "misleading the Rajya Sabha" with "early warnings" remark on the Wayanad landslides. He alleged that Shah's claims about the Kerala government's inaction were false. The Kerala CM earlier disputed Shah's accusations.

The Times of India 'Relevance of good music in Hindi cinema and its connection with box office numbers!'

ETimes discusses the relevance and importance of music in the film's success with some industry insiders - music composers, producers, exhibitors and trade experts who have some really interesting insights and anecdotes to share!

The Times of India 5 lesser-known facts about WWE Superstar Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns, a popular WWE superstar, has been a major face in wrestling and has earned immense respect from fans. Notably, he has four twin sons and one daughter. His father, Sika Anoa'i, is a WWE Hall of Famer. Reigns has also fought leukemia twice and holds a degree in management from Georgia Tech University.

The Times of India Watch: Telecom minister Scindia makes BSNL's 5G-enabled video call

BSNL recently took a significant step forward in its 5G network rollout. Telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia successfully made a 5G video call on the state-owned telecom operator’s network, showcasing its potential. BSNL has also seen a surge in subscribers, adding over 2.75 million customers since recent tariff hikes. The government is focusing on launching 4G and 5G services soon.

The Times of India Gun video: Puja Khedkar's mother Manorama gets bail

Manorama Khedkar, the mother of former probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, received bail in a case of criminal intimidation linked to a land dispute. She was arrested after a viral video showed her with a pistol during a confrontation. She was arrested on July 12. Puja Khedkar is also facing allegations including misuse of quotas and identity manipulation in her civil service exam candidacy.

The Times of India Coaching centre deaths: HC forms panel to reassess Delhi's administrative, financial, physical infra

The Delhi High Court has ordered the formation of a high-level committee to reassess the administrative and physical infrastructure of Delhi, following the deaths of three UPSC aspirants in a flooded basement coaching center. The case has been transferred to the CBI for a transparent investigation, overseen by the Central Vigilance Commission.

The Times of India Indonesia bans DuckDuckGo, says used to access pornographic site

Indonesia has banned DuckDuckGo, citing concerns over pornography and online gambling access through the search engine. The country's communications ministry claims to have received numerous complaints about the same. Indonesia also recently banned several online gambling websites due to rising illegal gambling activities.

The Times of India CBSE class 12th compartment results out: Overall pass percentage at 29.78%

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the Class XII Supplementary Exam Results 2024, revealing an overall pass percentage of 29.78%. Conducted on 15 July 2024, the exams saw 127,473 students appear, with 37,957 passing. The results facilitate students' admissions into higher courses. Notably, girls outperformed boys with a pass rate of 33.47%. Results are available on DigiLocker, and verification starts on 6 August 2024.