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Here are the top news stories from The Times of India, a leading English-language newspaper in India, for today:
National
- India's GDP growth slows down to 5.7% in Q1: The country's GDP growth rate slowed down to 5.7% in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, the lowest in over six years, due to a decline in manufacturing and construction sectors.
- SC to hear pleas against Article 370 abrogation: The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions challenging the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
- India, US to hold 2+2 dialogue on July 27: India and the US will hold their 2+2 dialogue on July 27, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meeting their US counterparts.
International
- US-Iran tensions escalate as Iran seizes British tanker: Iran has seized a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between the two countries.
- Hong Kong protests turn violent as police clash with demonstrators: Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong turned violent as police clashed with demonstrators, leaving several injured.
- UK's Boris Johnson faces no-confidence vote: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a no-confidence vote in Parliament after a series of scandals and controversies.
Business
- Sensex plunges 450 points as global markets tumble: The Sensex plunged 450 points to close at 38,441, tracking a global sell-off triggered by concerns over the US-China trade war.
- RBI to inject Rs 12,000 crore into economy: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will inject Rs 12,000 crore into the economy through an open market operation to boost liquidity.
- Tata Steel to acquire UK's Thyssenkrupp's steel business: Tata Steel has agreed to acquire Thyssenkrupp's steel business in the UK, creating a new joint venture.
Sports
- India wins ODI series against West Indies: India won the ODI series against West Indies 3-1, with a thrilling win in the final match.
- Rohit Sharma becomes fastest batsman to reach 7,000 runs: Rohit Sharma became the fastest batsman to reach 7,000 runs in ODIs, achieving the feat in just 204 innings.
- Manchester United signs Harry Maguire for £80 million: Manchester United has signed English defender Harry Maguire from Leicester City for a reported £80 million.
These are just some of the top news stories from The Times of India for today. You can visit their website or mobile app for more news and updates.