The Times of India Watch: Pant's rush of blood costs India dear in Melbourne

Rishabh Pant faced criticism for his batting in the first innings of the Melbourne Test, but looked to have corrected that in the second. But after a strong 88-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pant got out while playing an unncessary big shot against part-time spinner Travis Head. This triggered a mini-collapse, with India slipping from 121 for 3 to 130 for 6, while chasing a target of 340.

The Times of India Isro set to launch PSLV-C60 Spadex Space Docking mission at 10pm today

Tonight at 10 pm, India will launch its SpaDeX mission using the PSLV-C60 rocket. This mission involves two 220 kg spacecraft performing complex in-space docking maneuvers in a 470 km orbit, crucial for future lunar missions and the Bharatiya Antariksh Station. The mission also includes tests of indigenous technologies and secondary scientific experiments.

The Times of India Suchir Balaji's mother says his death not suicide; Elon Musk 'replies'; says 'it doesn't....'

Suchir Balaji, a researcher at OpenAI, was found dead in his apartment, and while police ruled it a suicide, his mother disputes this. She demands an FBI investigation, citing signs of a struggle and a private autopsy that contradicts the police's findings. S

The Times of India Watch: Starc sledges Jaiswal, Indian opener responds

India were struggling at 59/3, chasing 340 in the fourth Test at Melbourne, when a 'bail switch' incident occurred between Mitchell Starc and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Australia was bowled out for 234, with Jasprit Bumrah claiming his third five-wicket haul of the series.

The Times of India 'Jilted' Karnataka man blows himself up in front of lover's house

A 21-year-old man in Mandya district died after detonating a gelatin stick in front of the house of the girl he loved, following her family's rejection. The police report that the man had a prior legal history for eloping with the underage girl and faced resistance from her family. His family has lodged a complaint about his death.

The Times of India 'Water cannon, lathi charge in harsh cold inhuman': Priyanka on BPSC stir

The Times of India All India Muslim Jamaat issues fatwa discouraging New Year celebrations

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, issued a fatwa against New Year celebrations, urging Muslims to focus on religious observances. He advised young Muslims to refrain from partaking in New Year festivities. Razvi opposed lifting the ban on Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses, citing potential harm to the social and religious fabric of the country.

The Times of India Elon Musk says H-1B visa program 'broken', needs major reform

Elon Musk supports the H-1B visa system, describing it as broken and needing reform. He suggests raising the minimum salary and adding a yearly cost to make hiring foreign workers more expensive. Trump's recent appointment of Sriram Krishnan as senior AI policy advisor has intensified debates within the MAGA community over immigration policies for skilled workers.

The Times of India Rohit Sharma 'version 6.20' - worse than Courtney Walsh

Rohit Sharma's struggles continue despite resuming his opening role in the Boxing Day Test, amassing an average of 6.20 in five innings so far in this Border Gavaskar Trophy. This performance risks him having the lowest average for a visiting captain in Australia. He missed the first Test due to paternity leave, while Jasprit Bumrah captained India to victory.

The Times of India Mamata Banerjee to visit Sandeshkhali today, first time since protests

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee plans her first visit to Sandeshkhali after violent protests over local TMC leaders' alleged sexual harassment. The visit aims to promote state welfare programs and rebuild community trust. Several women in the community express anticipation and hope for the chief minister's support.

The Times of India Entitled to payout if denied boarding?: Know your rights as a domestic flyer

The aviation regulator has fined Akasa Air Rs 10 lakh for not compensating 7 passengers who were denied boarding on a Bengaluru-Pune flight. Passengers were transferred to an IndiGo flight departing two hours later. Compensation rules mandate payments based on delay duration, with Akasa failing to follow these, resulting in penalties.

The Times of India Pilot declared 'Mayday': Key points in South Korea plane crash

A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok to South Korea crashed during landing, killing 179 of the 181 onboard. The crash involved a 15-year-old Boeing 737-800 and may have been caused by a bird strike and landing gear malfunction. Both black boxes were recovered to assist with the investigation.

The Times of India Stock market today: BSE Sensex opens in red; Nifty50 above 23,750

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Monday. While BSE Sensex was near 78,600, Nifty50 was above 23,750.

The Times of India Shark Radhika Gupta gets candid about her journey with Shark Tank India

Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Funds, shares her experience on Shark Tank India Season 3. She explains her tough demeanor on the show is influenced by her male-dominated finance profession and personal insecurities. Despite early career challenges, her expertise eventually earned clients' trust.

The Times of India Watch: Bail switch is back! Jaiswal-Starc antics take center stage

On the final day of the Boxing Day Test, a tense battle unfolded between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mitchell Starc. Starc's attempts to unsettle Jaiswal with mind games and sledging were met with defiance as Jaiswal maintained his composure. Despite Australia's early breakthroughs, Jaiswal's grit and determination kept India's chase alive, adding to the intense encounter.