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A major political showdown has erupted in Washington as a U.S. Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during the hearing, while Senator Rand Paul accused him of avoiding accountability. The move reignites the heated debate over America's pandemic response, vaccine policies, and government decisions made during the crisis. The co

FULL HIGHLIGHTS: The Senate Homeland Security Committee erupted into a fiery showdown as lawmakers debated whether to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during testimony. Senator Rand Paul led the Republican push, while Democrats including Gary Peters, Richard Blumenthal and others fiercely defended Fauci's constitutional rights. The hearing featured heated exchanges over the COVID-19 response, legal precedent, executive immunity, and a

How did India transform one of its most important public services into a world-class digital platform? In this insightful conversation on TOI CXO Connect, Rajesh Dogra, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Air India, explains the remarkable journey behind Passport Seva. Dogra reveals how pilot testing, stakeholder collaboration, change management, and technology helped reduce passport processing and police verification times from weeks to, in many cases, just 48 hours.

Abaan Ahmed, the 21-year-old youngest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Jhansi district on Thursday morning. Police said the SUV he was travelling in crashed into a road divider near Poonch police station while travelling from Prayagraj to Jhansi. Abaan and his friend Sonu died at the spot, while three others were injured and are undergoing treatment. Eyewitnesses and survivors have given different accounts of the crash, with police investigating poss

Watch the Hindi song 'Ishq Tamasha' by Adnan Sami. 'Ishq Tamasha' is sung by Adnan Sami and music of the song is composed and produced by Adnan Sami. Lyrics of 'Ishq Tamasha' are written by Mehboob. The music video of 'Ishq Tamasha' is directed by Bhagyesh Rajeshirke and features Adnan Sami in the lead role. To know more about 'Ishq Tamasha' song by Adnan Sami, watch the video.

A major development in one of Indias most high-profile criminal cases. The Bombay High Courts Goa bench has convicted Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 rape case involving a journalist colleague during the THiNK 13 festival in Goa. The court has overturned the 2021 acquittal by a Goa sessions court, holding that the earlier judgment failed to properly assess the evidence on record.The division bench of Justices Dr Neela Gokhale and Amit Jamsandekar pronounced Tejpal guilty under multiple

An ECE graduate from CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad, rejected a Rs 4 LPA non-technical job to pursue GATE despite family pressure. After securing State Rank 13 in PGCET, he earned his father's support and prepared full-time for GATE at OHM Institute. He achieved AIR 1200, joined IIT Hyderabad's M.Tech in VLSI programme and later secured a Qualcomm placement with a Rs 30 LPA CTC, demonstrating the value of perseverance and focused preparation.

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has invited applications for MBBS and BDS admissions under special quota categories for the 202627 academic session. Eligible candidates must submit their application forms by August 11, 2026. The admission process covers six reserved quota categories, with applicants required to complete documentation and follow the prescribed procedure.

UPTET Result 2026: The UPTET Result 2026 is expected to be declared shortly by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. Candidates will be able to download their scorecards from the official portal using their login credentials. The final answer key is expected alongside the result. Qualified candidates will receive lifetime-valid eligibility certificates and become eligible to apply for future teacher recruitment examinations, including the Assistant Teacher Recruitment Examina

Luis Figo has called for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president, launching a fierce attack over the collapsed FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal. The former Portugal captain accused Infantino of putting personal interests ahead of football and claimed the controversy had damaged FIFAs reputation. His comments add to growing pressure on Infantino amid calls for leadership change.

Historic British school brands such as Harrow, Wellington and Shrewsbury are expanding into India through partnerships with education companies and investors, targeting families seeking global exposure. While supporters say these institutions bring international teaching practices and opportunities, critics question whether their appeal reflects a continued preference for foreign prestige. Experts argue that successful global schools must adapt to Indian cultures and aspirations rather than simp

Pakistani boxer Qudratullah reportedly went missing in Glasgow hours before the national teams departure, with his passport and return ticket remaining with the team manager. Pakistan finished the Commonwealth Games with just one medal, a bronze for Fatima Zahra. Her historic achievement made her the first Pakistani female boxer to win a CWG medal, while Arshad Nadeem missed out.

Jammu and Kashmir bowler Auqib Nabi received his first India Test call-up. He replaces the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the Sri Lanka series. Nabi has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket for years. His impressive Ranji Trophy and India A performances earned him this opportunity. This selection recognises outstanding domestic cricket achievements.

A Delhi court has acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The sexual harassment case involved allegations from several women wrestlers. Suspended WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar was also found not guilty. The trial concluded after three years with the court examining many witnesses. This verdict follows months of protests by prominent wrestlers demanding justice.

Yash Vir Singh arrived in Glasgow with little attention but left with a Commonwealth Games bronze after a personal-best final throw. In this interview with TimesofIndia.com, he opens up about the injury that nearly derailed his career, the months spent in rehabilitation, Neeraj Chopra's words before his medal-winning attempt and the father who has guided him since his first throws with a bamboo javelin.

Arshdeep, who is a regular in India's white-ball teams, was part of the Test squad during the 2025 tour of England but did not make his Test debut because of injury and team combination issues.

FCI AG 3 notification 2026: The Food Corporation of India is expected to release the Assistant Grade 3 Recruitment Notification 2026 between August and September. The notification will include details on vacancies, eligibility, application dates and examination schedules for multiple posts. Candidates are expected to undergo a two-stage online examination followed by document verification. The anticipated salary ranges from Rs 28,200 to Rs 79,200 per month, while the application fee is expected

Auqib Nabi claimed 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, including 60 wickets in the 2025-26 campaign, playing a pivotal role in Jammu and Kashmir's maiden Ranji Trophy triumph. He was also part of the India A squad that toured Sri Lanka recently, where he claimed six wickets in two first-class matches.

Some candidates objected that the serial numbers on their OMR sheets did not match those on the question papers. Claiming the mismatch was irregular, they refused to continue with the examination and walked out of the examination hall.

Neel Patel, an emerging Indian-origin batter, earned a significant career opportunity. He was selected for Australia's Under-19 squad for an upcoming tour of India. This four-week tour includes three one-day and two four-day matches against India U19. Patel's selection highlights his rapid rise as a promising teenage batting prospect. The tour will test young Australian cricketers in challenging Indian conditions.

Surender Mohan Pathak, an 87-year-old writer, penned over 322 books and continues his craft. His popular pulp fiction once dominated railway bookstalls and bus journeys. Pathak's anti-hero Vimal Khanna is now featured in an Amazon Prime series. He writes six hours daily, maintaining his business of storytelling with enthusiasm. His latest novel, 'Kahira Connection', was released last month.