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The Times of India Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16

Television's knowledge-based game show, 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Season 16, will feature Krishna Selukar from Ashti, Maharashtra who will rise above all odds as participates in the 'India Challenger Week'. For the first time, out of 10 play-along contestants, the top two from the Fastest Finger First (FFF) round will compete in the 'Jaldi 5 Buzzer Round' to secure their place in the hot seat.

The Times of India Get up to Rs 20,000 discounts on new cars if you have this vital document: Details

Major Indian automakers agreed to provide significant discounts on new vehicle purchases to customers presenting a 'Certificate of Deposit' after scrapping their old vehicles. Commercial vehicle manufacturers will offer discounts for 2 years and passenger vehicle manufacturers for 1 year. The Certificate is issued when an old vehicle is scrapped at an authorized facility.

The Times of India TN CM Stalin writes to EAM Jaishankar after fishermen caught by Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin informed the Centre about the arrest of eight more fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy. This marked the second such incident in a week, increasing the distress of 116 fishermen and their families. Stalin urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to expedite diplomatic efforts to secure their release.

The Times of India Watch: Patient attacks female intern doctor in Tirupati

An outstation patient undergoing treatment at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) in Tirupati attacked a female intern doctor. The patient, diagnosed with a conversion disorder, became aggressive and assaulted the doctor before collapsing again. This incident has reignited protests among resident doctors who demand enhanced security measures at the hospital.

The Times of India Satya Nadella sells shares worth over $6M, here's why he had to inform it in SEC filing

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella sold 7,199 of his shares on August 23 at an average price of $417.412, totaling about $6 million. The sale was disclosed as part of SEC requirements for insider transactions. Following the sale, Nadella retains 786,932.685 Microsoft shares. Nadella clarified he doesn't have beneficial ownership of the securities for regulatory purposes.

The Times of India 'Reiterated India's ... ': PM Modi speaks to Putin after Ukraine visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and enhancing bilateral relations. Modi shared insights from his recent Ukraine visit and reiterated India's commitment to a peaceful resolution. The conversation highlighted measures to bolster the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.

The Times of India 'Take it in my stride': World's oldest man celebrates 112th birthday

John Alfred Tinniswood, the world's oldest man at 112, celebrated his milestone birthday in Merseyside. Born in 1912, he attributes his longevity to luck and a modest lifestyle, including a weekly tradition of fish and chips. He reflected on his life, offering insights on moderation and resilience while providing advice to younger generations to always give their best effort.

The Times of India J&K polls: NC announces names of 32 candidates; Omar Abdullah to contest from Ganderbal

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference revealed its 32 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in the Union territory, with Omar Abdullah contesting from Ganderbal. This development followed a seat-sharing agreement with Congress announced the previous day, where National Conference would contest 51 seats and Congress, 32. These elections will be the first since the abrogation of Article 370.

The Times of India 'Can't think of a better finisher than...': James Anderson hails India batter

Former England pace legend James Anderson praised Virat Kohli as one of the best players for his exceptional record in chasing runs, particularly in white-ball cricket. Anderson highlighted Kohli's strong sense of self-belief and compared his skill to Australia's Michael Bevan but noted Kohli's higher frequency of centuries during winning chases.

The Times of India How investors can buy SGBs from the stock market

The government introduced Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) in 2015 as a safer alternative to physical gold. They can be bought during subscription periods or from the secondary market through NSE and BSE.

The Times of India 2 outlets, 8 employees: This auto company's IPO overbought 400 times

An IPO by small Indian motorcycle dealership Resourceful Automobile Ltd was oversubscribed over 400 times. The New Delhi company aims to raise 120 million rupees to repay debt and expand showrooms. Despite regulatory warnings, India's new-share market remains overheated with IPOs averaging over 50% gains since debut, driven by strong retail investor demand.

The Times of India Kolkata rape-murder case: On BJP's Sanjoy Roy bike registration charge, police gives clarification

The BJP alleged that Sanjoy Roy, the main suspect in the RG Kar MCH rape and murder case, used a bike registered to the Kolkata Police commissioner on the night of the crime. BJP's Amit Malviya called for an investigation, suggesting connections to a spurious drugs syndicate. He demanded Mamata Banerjee and the commissioner step down for a fair probe.

The Times of India Google increases prices of YouTube Premium plans in India

Google raised YouTube Premium subscription prices in India across Student, Individual, and Family plans. The Family plan saw the most significant increase, rising by more than 50%. Existing subscribers were reportedly notified and need to accept new prices by September.

The Times of India How Bandit procession by tribal women 'revived' rain in Rajasthan's Banswara

Women in Banswara revived an ancient 100-year-old tradition called 'Dhaad' to invoke rain amid a monsoon deficit. Dressed in traditional male attire, they marched to local temples. Their efforts coincided with the start of heavy rains in the region, showing the potential influence of time-honoured customs in addressing ecological challenges.

The Times of India Man held for raping, killing 70-year-old woman, staying with corpse

In Latur district, Maharashtra, police detained a man for allegedly raping and murdering a 70-year-old woman. Authorities discovered the crime after neighbors reported a foul odor coming from the accused's house. The woman was sexually assaulted and strangled two days earlier. The suspect, Mansur Shaikh, is said to be mentally unstable and lived alone.