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The Times of India 'One of the smart ones ...': Trump in eye of storm for alleged racial barb

Former US president Donald Trump sparked controversy for calling African American congressman Byron Donalds the 'smart one' and implying others are not as good. Kamala Harris's campaign condemned the remarks as racist, while Trump's supporters claimed they were misinterpreted. This incident follows previous controversies surrounding Trump's remarks about African Americans.

The Times of India Trump ordered to halt aid to Pak due to ISI's 'undeniable complicity' with terrorists: US' ex-official

HR McMaster's new book claims former President Trump halted aid to Pakistan over ISI's ties with terrorists. Despite orders, Mattis planned financial aid including armoured vehicles to Pakistan. McMaster stopped a shipment, but other aid persisted. Trump's decision, part of a South Asia strategy, caused controversy and criticism.

The Times of India Ban on X comes into effect in Brazil: Musk’s reaction, login error, more

Brazil’s Supreme Court has imposed a ban on Elon Musk’s platform X, previously Twitter, after non-compliance with an order to name a new legal representative. Users are facing login issues. Judge Alexandre de Moraes issued the order to curb disinformation, and accessing the platform through technological means like VPNs could result in fines.

The Times of India Who is Preeti Pal? The first Indian to secure a para-athletics medal at the Paralympics

Preeti Pal has made history by securing India's first para-athletics medal at the Paralympics, winning bronze in the women's 100m T35 race at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. Her personal best time was 14.21 seconds. Despite facing substantial physical challenges from birth, Preeti's determination led her to this remarkable achievement.

The Times of India BCCI set to review two-bouncer and Impact Player rules

BCCI is reviewing the two-bouncer and Impact Player rules before the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, potentially impacting the IPL. The rules generated mixed reactions within the cricket community. State units await final guidelines from BCCI, which has delayed sharing playing conditions for the men's T20. Official decisions are pending.

The Times of India Alexei Popyrin: The Aussie who sent Novak Djokovic crashing out of US Open

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was defeated by Alexei Popyrin in the US Open third round. This marks the first year since 2017 Djokovic ends without a major win. Popyrin, who recently won the Montreal Masters 1000, will now face Frances Tiafoe to advance to his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.

The Times of India Wells Fargo employee death: How did body go unnoticed for 4 days?

Wells Fargo employee Denise Prudhomme was discovered dead at their Tempe office after four days. Prudhomme had last scanned into work on August 16. Her cubicle's isolation contributed to delayed discovery. No foul play is suspected, and the investigation continues. Wells Fargo pledges support for employees and thorough cleaning of the building.

The Times of India Novak Djokovic crashes out of US Open in third round

Novak Djokovic, the defending champion and 24-time Grand Slam champions, failed to win a single Slam this year after losing in the third round of the US Open to Australian Alexei Popyrin, despite winning three last year.

The Times of India Why has Brazil decided to block Elon Musk's X in the country

Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media platform X for failing to block accounts accused of spreading disinformation. Justice Alexandre de Moraes instructed internet providers to block access to X and imposed fines for using VPNs to bypass the restriction. The platform remains accessible but without a local representative.

The Times of India Delhi HC issues notice to Patanjali over non-veg ingredients in tooth powder

The Delhi high court has issued notices to Baba Ramdev and Patanjali's Divya Pharmacy following a petition that their herbal tooth powder, Divya Dant Manjan, contains non-vegetarian ingredients despite its vegetarian label. The product packaging shows a green dot signifying vegetarian content, while containing Sepia officinalis derived from cuttlefish. The case will be heard on November 28.

The Times of India Superyacht disaster: How much the capsized vessel may cost insurers

The sinking of the Bayesian superyacht near Sicily resulted in the deaths of seven people, including Mike Lynch. Insurance payouts could exceed $150 million. Various insurers covered the yacht, with the event putting a spotlight on rising insurance premiums and climate change risks. An investigation is ongoing, focusing on potential crew negligence.

The Times of India Gujarat floods: IMD predicts 'heavy to very heavy rain', issues orange alert

Gujarat is set to face another weather system from the Bay of Bengal, with heavy to very heavy rain expected from September 1 onwards. IMD reports heavy showers for Navsari and Valsad on Sunday, followed by significant rain in Vadodara and Chhota Udepur on Monday.

The Times of India 'I will proudly sign it': Kamala endorses abortion rights after Trump's vow to vote against it

US Vice President Kamala Harris expressed support for abortion rights in Florida, countering Donald Trump's stance on a six-week abortion ban. She criticized Trump's restrictive policies, stating the government should not interfere in women's healthcare. Harris pledged to restore reproductive freedom and women's autonomy over healthcare decisions if elected President.

The Times of India Suryakumar Yadav gets injured days before Duleep Trophy

India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav sustained a hand injury while fielding for Mumbai in the Buchi Babu tournament against TNCA XI. The extent of the injury is currently unknown. This could affect his participation in the Duleep Trophy and subsequent Test series against Bangladesh, important for his red-ball cricket aspirations.

The Times of India 'They were armed with suicide belts': US, Iraqi forces raid kills 15 IS operatives

The US military, with Iraqi security forces, executed a raid in Western Iraq on August 29, killing 15 Islamic State militants. The mission aimed to thwart the militants' attack plans. Central command reported that the militants were armed and no civilian casualties were detected.