Ajit Agarkar: Taking bullets with a smile in Indian cricket’s hottest seat

Ajit Agarkar’s stint as India’s chief selector has been defined by bold calls, grooming young talent, and delivering results — including two ICC titles. Former selector Devang Gandhi told TOI that selection is “more elimination than choice,” stressing communication, long-term vision, and alignment with the captain as keys to balancing criticism and building for the future.

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Apple is considering reverting to an aluminum frame for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, departing from the titanium design introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro. This change aims to reduce weight and improve heat dissipation, enhancing user comfort and performance stability.

iPhone 17 series launch tomorrow: Design change on Pro models; these features expected

Apple is considering reverting to an aluminum frame for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, departing from the titanium design introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro. This change aims to reduce weight and improve heat dissipation, enhancing user comfort and performance stability.

A passenger boat capsized on the Sassandra River in Ivory Coast after colliding with a hippopotamus, leaving 11 people missing, including women, children, and an infant. The tragic incident occurred in Buyo, prompting ongoing search efforts by local authorities and rescue teams. This event highlights the dangers of human-animal conflict in the region, where hippo populations are declining due to hunting and habitat loss.

Hippo capsizes boat in Ivory Coast river: 11 missing, including children and a baby

A passenger boat capsized on the Sassandra River in Ivory Coast after colliding with a hippopotamus, leaving 11 people missing, including women, children, and an infant. The tragic incident occurred in Buyo, prompting ongoing search efforts by local authorities and rescue teams. This event highlights the dangers of human-animal conflict in the region, where hippo populations are declining due to hunting and habitat loss.

Donald Trump expressed his horror upon learning about the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian woman who sought refuge in America. The incident occurred on a Charlotte subway in August, with a disturbing video now circulating online. Trump pledged to investigate the matter thoroughly and provide a response by the following morning.

Ukrainian stabbed in US subway: Trump asked for reaction; watch video

Donald Trump expressed his horror upon learning about the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian woman who sought refuge in America. The incident occurred on a Charlotte subway in August, with a disturbing video now circulating online. Trump pledged to investigate the matter thoroughly and provide a response by the following morning.

Delhi Crime Branch apprehended a man in Hapur for allegedly stealing two golden kalash, valued at approximately Rs 1.5 crore, from a religious event near the Red Fort. The theft, involving a one-kilogram gold kalash, was reported on Wednesday, prompting an investigation based on CCTV footage. An FIR has been registered under Section 303 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Rs 1.5 crore gold kalash stolen near Red Fort: Delhi police arrest suspect in Hapur

Delhi Crime Branch apprehended a man in Hapur for allegedly stealing two golden kalash, valued at approximately Rs 1.5 crore, from a religious event near the Red Fort. The theft, involving a one-kilogram gold kalash, was reported on Wednesday, prompting an investigation based on CCTV footage. An FIR has been registered under Section 303 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

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Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While Nifty50 was above 24,800, BSE Sensex was up almost 200 points.

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 24,800; BSE Sensex up almost 200 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While Nifty50 was above 24,800, BSE Sensex was up almost 200 points.

J&K: Encounter breaks out in Kulgam; terrorists open fire at security forces

In Bareilly, a tragic case has emerged where an 11-year-old girl, allegedly raped repeatedly by her 40-year-old neighbor, gave birth to a premature baby who died shortly after delivery. The horrific ordeal came to light after the girl complained of severe stomach pain, leading to the discovery of her pregnancy.

Minor raped for months in Bareilly; gives birth, premature baby dies within minutes

In Bareilly, a tragic case has emerged where an 11-year-old girl, allegedly raped repeatedly by her 40-year-old neighbor, gave birth to a premature baby who died shortly after delivery. The horrific ordeal came to light after the girl complained of severe stomach pain, leading to the discovery of her pregnancy.

Navya Nair faced a substantial fine at Melbourne International Airport for carrying jasmine flowers during her visit for Onam celebrations. Despite being unaware of the regulations, she was penalized 1,980 Australian dollars, equivalent to approximately Rs 1.14 lakh, for possessing a 15-centimetre jasmine garland. The actress later shared her experience, humorously acknowledging the costly mistake.

Malayalam actor fined Rs 1.14 lakh for carrying jasmine flowers at Melbourne airport

Navya Nair faced a substantial fine at Melbourne International Airport for carrying jasmine flowers during her visit for Onam celebrations. Despite being unaware of the regulations, she was penalized 1,980 Australian dollars, equivalent to approximately Rs 1.14 lakh, for possessing a 15-centimetre jasmine garland. The actress later shared her experience, humorously acknowledging the costly mistake.

Josh Allen, fueled by a new contract and marriage to Hailee Steinfeld, is laser-focused on delivering a Super Bowl to Buffalo. Despite his fame, Allen maintains grounding rituals like weekly dates with Steinfeld and pre-game vomiting. He also fosters team unity through dinners with fellow quarterbacks, all while Steinfeld offers quiet support from the stands.

NFL star Josh Allen opens up on routine; never skips date night with Hailee Steinfeld

Josh Allen, fueled by a new contract and marriage to Hailee Steinfeld, is laser-focused on delivering a Super Bowl to Buffalo. Despite his fame, Allen maintains grounding rituals like weekly dates with Steinfeld and pre-game vomiting. He also fosters team unity through dinners with fellow quarterbacks, all while Steinfeld offers quiet support from the stands.

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Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends Swiggy and Phoenix Mills as top stock picks for the week starting September 8, 2025. Swiggy benefits from easing competition and improved unit economics, leading to a BUY rating with a target price of INR 560.

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Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends Swiggy and Phoenix Mills as top stock picks for the week starting September 8, 2025. Swiggy benefits from easing competition and improved unit economics, leading to a BUY rating with a target price of INR 560.

Prajwal Revanna, the former Hassan MP convicted in a rape case, has been assigned work as a library clerk at Central Prison, Parappana Agrahara, where he is serving his life sentence. He started his duties a week ago, which include issuing books to inmates and maintaining library records.

Rape convict Prajwal Revanna now a library clerk in Bengaluru jail

Prajwal Revanna, the former Hassan MP convicted in a rape case, has been assigned work as a library clerk at Central Prison, Parappana Agrahara, where he is serving his life sentence. He started his duties a week ago, which include issuing books to inmates and maintaining library records.

During a Phillies-Marlins game, Harrison Bader hit a home run, which a father caught and gave to his son. A woman, dubbed "Phillies Karen," confronted them, claiming the ball was hers and demanding it. The incident sparked outrage online, but Bader later met the boy, signed a bat, and posed for photos to make up for the negative experience.

Who is ‘Phillies Karen’? Fan who kept Bader HR ball faces backlash

During a Phillies-Marlins game, Harrison Bader hit a home run, which a father caught and gave to his son. A woman, dubbed "Phillies Karen," confronted them, claiming the ball was hers and demanding it. The incident sparked outrage online, but Bader later met the boy, signed a bat, and posed for photos to make up for the negative experience.