The Times of India Woman starts two wildfires to flirt with firefighters

A woman from Tripoli, Greece, has been convicted for intentionally setting two wildfires to flirt with firefighters. She received a three-year suspended prison sentence and a €1,000 fine. The fire department quickly controlled the blazes, which is critical given the severe wildfire outbreaks in Greece during August 2024.

The Times of India Had stainless steel been used, Shivaji statue would not have collapsed: Gadkari

Union highways minister Nitin Gadkari stressed the necessity of using rust-resistant materials like stainless steel in coastal areas to prevent structural failures. Referring to the collapse of the Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg, he shared his experience with Mumbai flyovers where iron rods rusted despite being powder-coated, advocating for better material choices.

The Times of India 'Painful to watch': Biden leaves reporters hanging amid question blitz

President Joe Biden faced criticism for not answering reporters' questions during a recent White House event. After concluding his remarks on the 'Investing in America' agenda, which included job creation and economic growth, he remained silent for a minute while reporters shouted questions. Biden then left the room with his staff without addressing the inquiries.

The Times of India Why Robert F Kennedy will still face Trump despite endorsing him

Robert F Kennedy Jr's effort to remove his name from Michigan's presidential ballot has been denied by a judge. Despite suspending his campaign and endorsing Donald Trump, Kennedy must stay on the ballot due to state laws. Similar legal challenges are ongoing in other states, reflecting the intricate nature of election regulations.

The Times of India How Indian-Americans are powering Kamala Harris' historic presidential bid

Indian-Americans have launched a campaign backing Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming US presidential elections against Donald Trump. The 'Indian Americans for Harris' initiative aims to mobilize voters in key battleground states, seeking to elect Harris as the first person of Indian heritage to lead the country. The campaign highlights her bi-racial background and leadership qualities.

The Times of India Apple event: 10 products that Apple may discontinue next week

Apple is expected to launch its iPhone 16 series at the "It’s Glowtime" event on September 9. The event will also likely see new AirPods and Apple Watch models. Older products like the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, certain Apple Watch models, and some AirPods versions are anticipated to be discontinued.

The Times of India Apple event: 10 products that Apple may discontinue next week

Apple is expected to launch its iPhone 16 series at the "It’s Glowtime" event on September 9. The event will also likely see new AirPods and Apple Watch models. Older products like the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, certain Apple Watch models, and some AirPods versions are anticipated to be discontinued.

The Times of India Employee union prez to Infosys: ‘will not hesitate to protest’... if

Infosys has finally issued appointment letters to over 1,000 engineering graduates who had been waiting for nearly two years. NITES president Harpreet Singh Saluja stated that the union will not hesitate to protest if there is any breach in the joining date commitment.

The Times of India Why this startup guru want tech CEOs to change the way they work

Paul Graham, co-founder of Y Combinator, has ignited a debate in Silicon Valley with his essay challenging traditional startup management. Inspired by Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's experiences, he introduces the concept of "founder mode" as an alternative to "manager mode." Graham argues that founders need a different approach than professional managers for effective company scaling.

The Times of India 'Thought cops were chasing us': What led to shooting of class 12 student mistaken for cow smuggler

The death of Aryan Mishra on the Delhi-Agra highway led to five arrests, including Anil Kaushik from a cow protection group. Aryan was shot during a car chase involving his friends and succumbed to his injuries on August 24. CCTV footage played a crucial role in identifying the suspects.

The Times of India 'Virat Kohli started calling me...' - A rapid fire Q&A with Shami

Virat Kohli gave Mohammed Shami his nickname, 'lala', in the team. As Shami recovers from an ankle surgery, he shared his career highlights in a short video. His jersey number is 11, which holds personal significance. He admires two fast bowlers more than others, and recalls his memorable ODI team induction speech.

The Times of India Night at museum: Thief’s fall foils theft of Rs 15 cr treasure

The Times of India BJP: Didi's new law to save herself from humiliation

The BJP has alleged that CM Mamata Banerjee's introduction of anti-rape legislation in Bengal is an attempt to divert attention from a crime at RG Kar Medical College. Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan pointed out that Madhya Pradesh was the first state to enact such a law in 2017, which includes the death penalty for rape.

The Times of India 'Tumhein aata hi nahi hai': Ex-Pak batsman flays team

Bangladesh clinched their first-ever Test series win over Pakistan with a 2-0 whitewash, highlighted by a six-wicket victory in the second Test at Rawalpindi. Despite early setbacks, Bangladesh's rookie pacers and disciplined batting paved the way for this historic triumph, prompting criticism from Pakistani experts and fans.

The Times of India Government to sell 7% in reinsurer GIC Re for nearly Rs 5,000cr