Times of India

Born in Cairo, Egypt and raised in Texas, Dina Powell McCormick gave up her Meta board seat last December after Mark Zuckerberg asked her to take an operating job instead. Nine months on, the Goldman Sachs veteran and former deputy national security adviser is president, vice chairman and co-leader of Meta Compute, handling the company's hardest legal, political and financial problems as its 2026 AI capex guidance climbs to as much as $145 billion.

In a troubling turn of events, a Chinese Coast Guard ship collided with a boat from the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources while it was refueling local fishermen. Although the Philippine vessel sustained structural damage, no injuries were reported. China claims that the Philippine boat ignored warnings and changed its course, further escalating tensions in the already contentious South China Sea.

Kalyan Singh Bainsla and cousin Lavnish face judicial custody following a hit-and-run incident involving Shivani Chauhan's motorcycle on Golf Course Road. The victim claims that the mahapanchayat's support seeks to distort the truth surrounding the event. She underscored that this case is not merely a matter of gender or communal affiliation, emphasizing the dire need for decisive actions to avert further road accidents and ensure citizen safety.

A consumer commission ordered Air India Express to refund a fee. The airline mishandled a passenger's bicycle despite special handling payment. The commission found deficiency in service after the bicycle appeared on the regular belt. Air India Express must now pay compensation and litigation costs to the passenger. The total amount ordered to be paid is Rs 27,000.

Apple's iPhone lineup in India now runs from Rs 79,900 to Rs 2,99,900, and the newest model is no longer the obvious buy. The 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max arrive with variable aperture and the A20 Pro, the foldable iPhone Duo lands in October, and there is no new standard model this year. Here is what each iPhone gives you, who it suits, and which ones to walk past.

At 33, Anu Raghavan has survived Rio heartbreak, financial uncertainty and personal loss. Now, armed with data, belief and one final shot, India's 400m hurdler returns to the Asian Games chasing the moment she was denied eight years ago.

The finance ministry has sought feedback from regulators, banks and other stakeholders. A broad consensus has emerged that digital gold should be classified as a security under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956.

India's Chef de Mission acknowledged the struggle with accommodation shortages at the Asian Games. Following a reduction in their allocated rooms, the Indian contingent successfully secured more hotel spaces. Additionally, challenges arose from transport and accreditation logistics, which compounded the difficulties. An unexpected delay also affected the flag-hoisting ceremony, but India's focus continues to be on ensuring the comfort and performance of its athletes throughout the Games.

‘Mirzapur The Movie’ has entered Day 15 of its theatrical run after crossing the Rs 200 crore mark in India. The Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Ravi Kishan starrer has collected Rs 203.63 crore India net so far. With its worldwide gross at around Rs 292 crore, the Gurmmeet Singh directorial is now within striking distance of the Rs 205 crore domestic and Rs 300 crore worldwide milestones.

In a stunning display of skill, India Women triumphed over Japan with an impressive eight-wicket win in the Asian Games quarter-finals. The Indian bowlers suffocated Japan's innings, allowing them to score just fifty-seven runs. Leading the charge, Shafali Verma's explosive forty runs hastened the chase, advancing India into the semi-finals against Bangladesh, mirroring the line-up from the Women’s Asia Cup.

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have officially hit the shelves in India, available at both authorized retailers and online. Shoppers can take advantage of exciting launch offers like bank cashbacks and no-cost EMI options. Additionally, the improved trade-in program offers hefty discounts on older devices. Buyers will also enjoy complimentary subscriptions to Apple's most popular digital services.