The Times of India
The Times of India PM Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel on his birth anniversary at Statue of Unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honors Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat. Modi participates in the Unity Day Parade and administers the Unity oath, commemorating the occasion. He also witnesses the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' parade, celebrating Patel's contributions to national integration.
The Times of India 'Ab toh runs karne padenge': Ultimatum to Virat, Rohit
India faces a potential whitewash at home against New Zealand in the third and final Test in Mumbai, risking their World Test Championship hopes. After losses and batting failures in Bengaluru and Pune, key batsmen like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma must deliver runs. Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali stresses the importance of a win for morale before the crucial series in Australia.
The Times of India 'Ab toh runs karne padenge': Ultimatum to Virat, Rohit
India faces a potential whitewash at home against New Zealand in the third and final Test in Mumbai, risking their World Test Championship hopes. After losses and batting failures in Bengaluru and Pune, key batsmen like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma must deliver runs. Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali stresses the importance of a win for morale before the crucial series in Australia.
The Times of India IPL Player Retention: How MS Dhoni comes under uncapped player category
With the IPL franchises finalizing their retained player lists by 5 pm today, the maximum retains are six players including five capped and two uncapped. The salary cap stands at Rs 120 crore, a 20% increase from last year. Teams can utilize Right to Match (RTM) cards during the auction for released players.
The Times of India North Korea fires long-range missile with potential to reach US mainland
North Korea launched a new long-range missile, reaching an altitude over 7,000 km, causing reactions from the US, Japan, and South Korea. This test heightens tensions amid reports of North Korea's rising cooperation with Russia. US national security condemned the launch and suggested potential military drills in response. Concerns grow over North Korea's advancing missile capabilities.
The Times of India Maharashtra polls: Major parties nominate less than 10 Muslims in all across Mumbai
Mumbai's Muslim population, making up 20%, has few candidates in major parties' lists despite significant representation in some constituencies. Congress and NCP lead with the highest number of Muslim nominees. However, dissatisfaction looms over the MVA's minimal consideration. The situation might benefit smaller parties such as AIMIM and VBA in upcoming polls.
The Times of India Israel slams UN expert over 'genocidal campaign against Palestinians' claim
Israel has demanded the resignation of UN expert Francesca Albanese after she accused Israel of carrying out a genocidal campaign against Palestinians. Israeli officials have labeled her remarks as anti-Semitic and a distortion of the law. Albanese defended her statements, highlighting the risk of Palestinians being eradicated from their land.
The Times of India Watch: Trump hits back at Biden's comment by riding a garbage truck
Former President Trump criticized President Biden's comments likening his supporters to 'garbage' by appearing in a garbage truck. Trump’s rally response continued to mock Biden and also addressed Tony Hinchcliffe's controversial remarks about Puerto Rico. Vice President Harris distanced her campaign from Biden's statement, opposing personal attacks on voters.
The Times of India Singham Again vs Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: Why Diwali clashes are complex
Movie Trade Expert Girish Wankhede gives us a thorough low down on the entire scenario. He says, "This Diwali promises to be a significant event at the Indian box office, with two highly anticipated films, “Singam Again” and “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,” set to clash. Both films come with strong franchise backing, a star-studded cast, and considerable brand recognition, making them well-positioned for success."
The Times of India Ben Stokes says his home was burgled while he was in Pakistan
England cricket captain Ben Stokes revealed that his home in Castle Eden was burglarized while he was in Pakistan. The robbers stole his OBE medal, jewelry, and other items of sentimental value. His family was inside but unharmed physically, though emotionally affected. Stokes shared the incident to aid police in catching the culprits.
The Times of India Dream to reality IISc system can bring photos to life, change its context
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have created a system that integrates users into AI-generated scenes, maintaining precise control over facial features. This breakthrough employs a novel approach combining Text-to-Image (T2I) diffusion models and Style Generative Adversarial Network (StyleGAN) models, offering new possibilities for creative expression and image manipulation.
The Times of India Goldman Sachs: India needs to create 10 million jobs/year
Goldman Sachs estimates India needs to create 10 million jobs annually to sustain 6.5% GVA growth. Key policy recommendations include incentivizing affordable social housing, diversifying IT hubs to smaller cities, and reallocating fiscal incentives towards labour-intensive manufacturing sectors to boost employment.
The Times of India Silver outshines gold for first time in festive season
This Dhanteras saw an unprecedented surge in silver sales, overshadowing gold for the first time due to soaring gold prices. Silver sales increased by 30-35% despite a 40% price hike. The demand was driven by the affordability compared to gold and anticipated industrial use, especially from the electric vehicle sector.
The Times of India Despite Prashant Kishor's 'clean' pledge, 3 of his 4 picks are 'tainted'
Prashant Kishor's party, Jan Suraaj, fields candidates with serious criminal charges in Bihar bypolls. Despite Prashant's claim to select individuals with 'clean image', three out of four candidates face accusations like kidnapping and attempt to murder, as revealed in their affidavits. The party maintains that the cases are attempts to tarnish their reputation.
The Times of India Rice stock set to rise to 20-year high of 300 lakh tonnes by November 1
Rice stocks with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) are set to reach around 300 lakh tonnes by November 1, which is the highest in two decades. Despite allowing extra rice distribution to states and ethanol distilleries, managing these high levels remains a challenge for the government.