Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly announced the commencement of the second phase in India's semiconductor saga, marking the shift from capability development to actual commercial chip production. This milestone underscores the increasing global confidence in India's semiconductor landscape. The event also emphasizes nurturing young talent poised to thrive in this advanced sector, alongside the crucial expansion of infrastructure supporting this burgeoning manufacturing ecosystem.

Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan has moved the Lahore High Court against summons issued by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). Rizwan, questioned after Pakistan’s Test series loss in England, has challenged the investigation and the agency’s jurisdiction. The case comes amid a separate PCB inquiry into player conduct and major squad changes following Pakistan’s poor England tour.

The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya are at risk of disruption due to an impending tropical storm. Organisers are on high alert, as ongoing heavy rain has already led to the suspension and rescheduling of numerous events. In an unfortunate turn for China's cricket team, their campaign ended without any play taking place, all thanks to the relentless wet conditions.

Disha Salian's father has sent a defamation notice seeking Rs 500 crore compensation. The notice targets Aaditya Thackeray and Anil Deshmukh for their statements. Thackeray denied any acquaintance with Salian and called it a false campaign. The CBI recently registered an FIR concerning Salian's death in 2020. The FIR names several individuals including Thackeray and Rhea Chakraborty.

A hallmarked article carries three key markings: the BIS logo, the karat or millesimal fineness and a six-digit alphanumeric Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number.

France opened their Chess Olympiad campaign with a 4-0 win over Tunisia, but top board Maxime Vachier-Lagrave remains realistic about his team’s chances. In an exclusive interaction, MVL named USA, India, China and Uzbekistan as the favourites. The French star also reflected on his three-decade chess journey, handling setbacks, his love for the game and his recent time in India.

China's cricket journey in the Asian Games came to an unforeseen halt, as their quarter-final clash with Bangladesh was called off due to a soaked outfield. Consequently, Bangladesh moved forward to the semi-finals, taking advantage of their superior international ranking. This marked a sudden end to China's third participation in the Asian Games cricket event, a situation governed by tournament rules favouring the higher-ranked team.

An FIR was registered against a former BJP MLA and a dismissed policeman. The two men allegedly gang-raped a 22-year-old married woman at knifepoint. The victim approached the MLA for help with a domestic dispute, which led to the incident. She was taken to a farmhouse and assaulted after being forced to consume alcohol. Police are investigating the case and have registered charges including gang rape and criminal intimidation.

After losing his job just weeks prior to becoming a father, Pratik Butani found an unexpected blessing in the time spent with his wife and newborn son. This period of reflection allowed him to dive into personal projects and cherish family moments, leading to profound lessons in perspective and gratitude. He now embraces this appreciation as he prepares for his next professional chapter.

Yuva Sena activists released stray dogs inside the Niphad Nagar Panchayat office. They protested the civic body's failure to control the growing stray dog population. Protesters alleged multiple dog-bite incidents and increased fear among residents. They demanded effective measures like sterilization and dog-catching squads. The Chief Officer assured a review and further steps to address the issue.

The fee on larger UPI merchant payments is modest. Its size is not what should worry us.

IPS officer Bushra Bano was transferred from Kharagpur to state armed police. This move followed criticism on social media regarding a video she posted. The video discussed her UPSC preparation and Aligarh Muslim University's role. Several users objected to her use of religious greetings instead of national ones. The government has not officially linked the transfer to the video controversy.

A special NIA court has delivered a severe sentence to ten Maoists, condemning them to death for their role in the notorious 2013 Jhiram Ghati ambush, which claimed the lives of 27 individuals, among them senior Congress politicians and police officers. The ambush specifically targeted a Congress convoy in Bastar's Darbha region.

A woman was hit by a car and carried on its bonnet after an argument. She identified her attacker as Shahnawaz Ali, whom she knew as Yash Thakur. The confrontation began after she allegedly saw him with another woman in his vehicle. Police arrested Shahnawaz Ali and Danish, booking them under attempt-to-murder charges. The woman sustained injuries and lost consciousness after the incident.

Will Donald Trump impose 100% tariffs on India for its Russian crude oil buys? What will that mean for India’s exports to the US and its energy security situation amid the Middle East conflict?

The proposal comes as Canada looks to reduce its dependence on the United States following Trump's tariffs and repeated remarks about making Canada the 51st US state. Von der Leyen said the EU and Canada would build on their existing free trade agreement, known as CETA, through a wider partnership called the "Alliance for the Future". The proposed arrangement would aim to create "a common prosperity and economic security space."