The Times of India Cong expels woman leader who alleged 'casting couch' exists in Kerala unit

Simi Rose Bell John, former Congress member, was expelled by the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee for making derogatory remarks against women leaders. Her allegations of exploitative behavior sparked outrage, leading to a request for action from female party members. A KPCC investigation into the claims is forthcoming.

The Times of India Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone to govt: Not regulating WhatsApp, Telegram, Google, others can be 'national security threat'

The Cellular Operators Association of India has urged the government to impose traceability and user privacy regulations on OTT communication services like WhatsApp and Telegram.

The Times of India Taliban appeals for 'engagement' after passing draconian morality law

"Engagement is the only way that plays an important role in resolving challenges and expanding relations. Countries and international organizations should engage positively with the Islamic Emirate," Taliban official said.

The Times of India 'Maha govt will change ... ': Sharad Pawar attacks ruling alliance over Shivaji statue row

Sharad Pawar, president of NCP (SP), declared that the opposition would continue its efforts to unseat the Eknath Shinde government in Maharashtra. This announcement followed the collapse of Shivaji's statue in Sindhudurg, leading to accusations of corruption against the Mahayuti government. A new administration, he asserted, should be founded on Shivaji Maharaj's ideals.

The Times of India 'Mute spectator': Rahul attacks BJP over incidents of mob violence linked to beef

Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP government of not addressing rising violence against minorities. Citing incidents in Haryana and Maharashtra, he urged strict actions against attackers. Gandhi emphasized that such violence undermines India's unity and constitutional principles, and reiterated the Congress party's commitment to combating hatred and fostering national unity.

The Times of India Watch: US Open's 'ugly moment' between player and ball girl

In the US Open 2024, Yulia Putintseva faced criticism for an awkward moment with a ball girl in a match against Jasmine Paolini. Putintseva explained her frustration and apologized. Paolini advanced to the fourth round with a 6-3, 6-4 victory and continues her strong performance in the Grand Slams this year.

The Times of India Will burn all books glorifying Mughal emperor Akbar: Rajasthan edu min

Rajasthan education minister Madan Dilawar expressed intentions to burn any books that depict Mughal emperor Akbar as a great figure. He stated that comparing Akbar to Maharana Pratap is disrespectful. A committee will be formed to review textbooks for content that negatively affects the portrayal of national heroes or instills a sense of inferiority in students.

The Times of India 'Routine' meet behind closed doors: BJP MLAs from Mumbai confer with RSS leaders

The BJP MLAs and RSS leaders had a six-hour closed-door meeting in New Delhi. The Election Commission announced polls in J&K and Haryana, postponing Maharashtra's elections due to heavy rains and festivals. In the latest Lok Sabha elections, BJP-led Mahayuti struggled in Maharashtra, securing just 17 out of 48 seats against MVA's 30 seats.

The Times of India Formula One: Charles Leclerc secures Ferrari victory at Italian Grand Prix, McLaren duo complete podium

Charles Leclerc's bold one-stop strategy led Ferrari to a rare victory at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. Holding off challenges from Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris despite tyre wear, Leclerc's win represented Ferrari's second triumph at its home circuit in 14 races, thrilling passionate home fans.

The Times of India 'Na batting, na fielding, na captaincy': Pak captain trolled for...

Shan Masood, the Test captain of Pakistan, faced major backlash on social media after missing a crucial catch in the second Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. His error enabled Liton Das, who was dropped earlier, to score 138. Pakistan ended the day at 9 for 2 in their second innings, leading by 21 runs.

The Times of India Kangana Ranaut's Emergency gets postponed, won't release on Sept 6

Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film Emergency will not be released on September 6 as planned due to ongoing controversies. The film is still awaiting clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which has led to the postponement of its release.

The Times of India Paytm CEO: ChatGPT is like talking Taylor Swift to grand father…

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma compared OpenAI’s ChatGPT to talking Taylor Swift to a grandfather familiar with Bono and Roger Waters, highlighting its data mining limitations. He praised Perplexity AI as perpetually intelligent, referencing recent screenshots showing its advantage over ChatGPT. Perplexity AI launched in August 2022, earlier than ChatGPT, which debuted in November 2022.

The Times of India 'CPM leaders involved': Nadda attacks Kerala govt over Mollywood sexual abuse row

JP Nadda, BJP National President, criticized the Kerala government’s delay in addressing the Hema Committee report on Malayalam film industry harassment. He accused the Communist leaders of alleged involvement and urged the Kerala chief minister to explain. The committee, formed after a 2017 assault case, submitted its report in 2018, but it was only released in 2024.

The Times of India Anger grows in Israel after Hamas kills 6 hostages; Netanyahu vows to 'settle score'

Israeli soldiers discovered the bodies of six hostages in a Gaza underground tunnel, brutally murdered by Hamas shortly before recovery. With 101 hostages still in Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed retaliation. Amid rising violence in the West Bank, public pressure and protests mount in Israel for swift governmental action to secure the hostages' release.

The Times of India 11 dead after truck crashes into bar in Dominican Republic