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The Times of India 'No need for different...', says Rohit ahead of first Bangladesh Test

Indian captain Rohit Sharma asserts that no new strategy is needed against Bangladesh despite their recent win over Pakistan. He emphasizes focusing on India's gameplay and managing bowlers' workloads. Rohit also highlights the importance of nurturing young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan for future success in all formats of the game.

The Times of India Who is Manoj Verma? Kolkata's new Police Commissioner

Manoj Kumar Verma has been named the new Kolkata Police Commissioner by the West Bengal government, succeeding Vineet Kumar Goyal. Goyal is now assigned as ADG and IGP of the Special Task Force. The state also appointed Dr Kaustav Nayak as Director of the Institute of Health and Family Welfare amidst other administrative shifts.

The Times of India Reliance Jio confirms outage, here’s what the company said

On September 17, Reliance Jio encountered a major network outage affecting customers across India. The issue, caused by a fire at a data center, led to disruptions in mobile and fiber internet services. The company has since resolved the problem and restored services. Social media was abuzz with memes from users experiencing connectivity issues.

The Times of India Airtel partners with Amazon, rolls out new Digital TV plans: Plans, benefits and more

Airtel has introduced new TV plans in collaboration with Amazon Prime. The Rs 521 plan is valid for 30 days, while the Rs 2,288 plan lasts for 180 days. Both plans include Amazon Prime Lite benefits, such as HD streaming on two devices and free same-day delivery, enhancing Airtel's entertainment offerings.

The Times of India Landslide becomes garba stage for stranded Gujaratis in Uttarakhand

Stranded by a landslide in Uttarakhand, a group of Gujaratis turned the situation into an impromptu celebration by performing garba dance. Shared on social media by Viraj Gorasia, the video quickly went viral. The group's joyful response and dedication to their cultural traditions garnered widespread praise from social media users.

The Times of India Sri Lanka presidential polls: What's at stake for India

Sri Lanka's presidential election on September 21 holds significant implications for its foreign relations with India. Key candidates who'll be fighting the upcoming elections include Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sajith Premadasa, and Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Amid a severe economic crisis, the election's outcome is crucial for regional stability and India's strategic interests in South Asia.

The Times of India Excise policy scam case: HC grants bail to Amit Arora, Amandeep Singh Dhall

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to businessmen Amit Arora and Amandeep Singh Dhall in connection with a money laundering case tied to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Both the Enforcement Directorate and CBI allege irregularities during the modification of the 2021-22 excise policy, which was later scrapped amid corruption allegations.

The Times of India 100 days of 'unstable govt': Congress attacks Modi 3.0 over 'mass unemployment'

Congress criticised the National Democratic Alliance for its handling of unemployment as the Modi government marked 100 days in office. They pointed out that only 21% of India's labour force had salaried jobs, lower than pre-Covid levels. Economic policies like demonetisation, GST implementation, and an unplanned Covid-19 lockdown were blamed for this issue.

The Times of India Sensex rises 6,300 points in just 100 days of Modi 3.0 government

BSE Sensex has risen by nearly 6,300 points in the first 100 days of PM Modi's third term. Smallcap stocks have delivered strong returns, led by Refex Industries' 221% gain. Despite concerns over tax hikes and policy risks, the long-term market outlook is positive according to analysts.

The Times of India 'Discipline your leaders': Kharge to PM Modi on 'violent' remarks against Rahul

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to impose discipline on BJP and alliance leaders following offensive statements against Rahul Gandhi. Kharge mentioned remarks by Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad, calling for strict legal measures to uphold decorum in Indian politics.

The Times of India ‘You is sleep or you can sleep’: Students prank Benglauru’s ‘pookie professor’

Students at Bengaluru’s Christ University pranked their professor by pretending to argue about grammar and then 'falling asleep'.

The Times of India Amazon's cloud unit may have this ‘Microsoft’ fear, company responds

Amazon Web Services is reportedly struggling against competitors like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI in the AI sector. Concerns have arisen among AWS employees about losing customers to Microsoft's Copilot due to lacking features in Amazon's Q chatbot. Despite this, AWS maintains that its generative AI services are driving significant growth and cloud adoption.

The Times of India 'There's no problem': Rohit on Gambhir's different coaching style

Rohit Sharma, India's ODI and Test captain, discussed the team's adjustment to new head coach Gautam Gambhir's coaching style before their first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. He acknowledged difference in style from former coach Rahul Dravid but emphasized good understanding with Gambhir. This match marks India's first Test under Gambhir’s guidance.

The Times of India Why there will be no trading in money markets tomorrow

The Reserve Bank of India has stated that trading activities in some financial markets will be halted on September 18, 2024, following a public holiday declared by Maharashtra. This affects government securities, foreign exchange, money markets, and rupee interest rate derivatives. Transactions due on this date will be settled on September 19, 2024.