Times of India

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin urged PM Modi to reconsider holding Hindi-centric events in non-Hindi states, citing potential regional strain. Stalin suggested celebrating local languages equally and proposed events to honor all classical languages, aiming to promote unity and recognition of India's linguistic diversity.

Microsoft reported a two-week loss of security logs for key cloud products due to a bug in an internal monitoring agent, affecting Entra, Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and Purview. This may impact customers' ability to detect security threats between September 2 and 19, 2024.

A 19-year-old woman in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, succumbed to injuries after being set on fire by Arjun Balai, whose father she had accused of molestation. Despite Arjun's arrest for attempted murder, he will now face murder charges. The assault occurred on October 12, while the molestation incident happened on October 7, leading to his father's bail on October 8.

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader in Gaza, was killed by Israeli forces on October 17, 2024, in southern Gaza. Sinwar had masterminded last year’s deadly attack on Israel. His death leaves Hamas without a clear leader, creating uncertainty in Gaza’s future. Israeli PM Netanyahu called it a major victory and a crucial step towards ending the war.

Geetha and Latha, alleged to be forcibly confined at Isha Ashram, confirmed to Tamil Nadu police that they are staying voluntarily and in good health. The police report, backed by CCTV footage and witness statements, refutes the father's claims of illegal detention and coercion.

Footage has captured Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar throwing a stick at an Israeli drone moments before his death in Gaza, ending a year-long manhunt. Israeli infantry forces engaged Sinwar in a firefight, leading to his death in a derelict building. Sinwar's identity was confirmed through dental records and DNA testing, with Hamas yet to officially respond.

Former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav criticized Nitish Kumar for the state's failing liquor ban, citing institutional corruption and a flourishing black market. He accused government officials and the police of colluding with the liquor mafia, as the death toll from spurious liquor rises to 33.

The FBI has issued a wanted poster for Vikash Yadav, accused of plotting to assassinate US citizen Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Yadav allegedly conspired with another Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, utilizing Yadav's position in India's government. The US Justice Department has charged both for murder-for-hire and related conspiracies. Gupta is already extradited and pleaded 'not guilty.'

Donald Trump is set to appear on The Undertaker’s podcast, Six Feet Under, as part of his presidential campaign. Trump's engagement in WWE and his relationship with Vince McMahon, along with his enduring impact on wrestling, will likely be topics of discussion.

Maxime Bernier, leader of the People’s Party of Canada, calls for decisive action if allegations by RCMP and the Liberal government against Indian diplomats are proven true. Bernier questions the credibility of the allegations and suggests Hardeep Singh Nijjar was not a legitimate Canadian citizen, urging improved relations with India instead.

The Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance, which won 43 of 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, faces tension over seat-sharing for upcoming bypolls. SP has only agreed to spare two seats, Ghaziabad and Khair, for Congress while talks over seat-sharing continue in Maharashtra.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Friday. While BSE Sensex went below 80,700 level, Nifty50 was below 24,650.

Elon Musk urges Pennsylvanians to back Donald Trump, stating the election's critical impact on America and Western civilization. At a Philadelphia rally, he adopted Trump's rhetoric on border issues and election security while funding political campaigns with his super PAC. Musk's endorsement highlights a significant shift in his political support.

Infosys reported adding 2,456 employees in Q2 FY25, ending a six-quarter hiring decline, with a total headcount of 3,17,788.

Ranveer Raghuvanshi lost his chance at Rs 1,60,000 on Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, taking home Rs 10,000. Dr. Neeraj Saxena then gracefully quit the game at Rs 3,20,000 to give younger contestants a chance. This unprecedented gesture earned him applause from host Amitabh Bachchan and the audience.

Mumbai Traffic Police have received a threatening WhatsApp message demanding Rs 5 crore from Salman Khan to resolve a feud with Lawrence Bishnoi. The message warns that Khan's fate could be worse than Baba Siddique's if he doesn’t comply. Authorities have registered the case and launched an investigation to verify its authenticity.

Pakistan have set a challenging target of 297 runs for England to win the second Test in Multan. A crucial 65-run partnership between Agha Salman and Sajid Khan helped Pakistan recover to post 221 in their second innings. England, trailing by 261 runs, had lost two wickets by the third day's close.

Ajay Bhutoria, a National Finance Committee member for Kamala Harris, launched a Bollywood-inspired video to rally South Asian voters in key battleground states. The video emphasizes unity and contrasts Harris's hopeful vision against Trump's divisiveness, aiming to boost voter turnout with messages in multiple South Asian languages.

Israeli forces have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a key figure in the 7 October attack on Israel. Found in Gaza rubble, his identity was confirmed through DNA and other records. Israel sees this as a major victory, while Hamas has yet to confirm the death.

Pakistan's recent struggles in Test cricket and early exits from ODI and T20 World Cups have raised concerns about the Pakistan Cricket Board's management. A major shake-up in the selection committee, led by Aaqib Javed, aims to address performance issues. Even India coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed worry over Pakistan's decline, affecting the excitement of India-Pakistan matches.