The Times of India Ex-president's daughter takes 'rot' jab at Congress amid memorial row

Sharmistha Mukherjee criticizes Congress for trolling her and her father, ex-President Pranab Mukherjee, questioning the lack of a condolence CWC meeting. She claims the party is plagued by internal issues, calls for a memorial and Bharat Ratna for late PM Manmohan Singh.

The Times of India 'Must be excavated': Akhilesh Yadav claims 'shivling' under UP CM's house

In a press conference, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said there might be a Shivling at the Uttar Pradesh chief minister's residence, amid ongoing excavation in Sambhal district. This remark came on the ninth day of excavation aimed at discovering an ancient stepwell. Efforts are being made to clear encroachments and carefully conduct the excavation under the Archaeological Survey of India's guidance.

The Times of India Jasprit Bumrah is like a genie: Sanjay Manjrekar

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj led India's attack brilliantly on the fourth day of the Boxing Day Test. Bumrah's standout performance, including his 200th Test wicket, and Siraj's increased speed helped dismantle Australia's middle order. Despite a dramatic collapse, Australia extended their lead to 333 runs thanks to contributions from Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon.

The Times of India Elon Musk backs Germany's AfD ahead of federal election

Elon Musk endorsed Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in an op-ed, calling it the country's "last spark of hope." His support has sparked controversy, particularly as Germany approaches a federal election. Reactions from politicians and journalists reveal strong opposition and concern over Musk's stance. In 2021, Germany's domestic intelligence agency labelled the AfD a suspected extremist organisation at the national level.

The Times of India India 'not very lucky', can't sit quiet, unconcerned: Rajnath to Armymen

The Times of India Azerbaijan says crashed plane was shot at from Russia, accuses Kremlin of hiding facts

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev claimed that a plane crash in Kazakhstan, which killed 38 people, was caused by Russian intervention. He accused Russia of hiding the crash's cause and noted the plane encountered 'external interference' in Russian airspace. Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized but did not assume responsibility.

The Times of India Shocking: 2,400 live turtles found in checked luggage at Trichy airport

The Times of India ICC names the nominees for Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year title

Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Sherfane Rutherford have been nominated for the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year. Hasaranga's impressive bowling and Mendis' consistency with bat and gloves were notable. Omarzai's all-round performance and Rutherford's batting prowess also stood out across their respective matches in 2024.

The Times of India SA book WTC Final spot with thrilling win over Pakistan

South Africa secured their place in the World Test Championship Final by defeating Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series. The Proteas chased down a 148-run target on the fourth day, solidifying their top spot in the WTC standings. They will face one of Australia or India in the WTC Final at Lord's in June.

The Times of India SA book WTC Final spot with thrilling win over Pakistan

South Africa secured their place in the World Test Championship Final by defeating Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series. The Proteas chased down a 148-run target on the fourth day, solidifying their top spot in the WTC standings. They will face one of Australia or India in the WTC Final at Lord's in June.

The Times of India Doomsday bunker under Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, here's the truth

Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, has clarified that the underground structure on his $270 million Hawaiian estate is a practical shelter, not a high-tech Doomsday bunker as rumored. The main purpose of the ranch is to produce world-class beef, not secretive survival preparations.

The Times of India Some people doubted me, I just want to prove them wrong: Nitish Reddy

Nitish Reddy silenced critics with a century at the MCG, scoring 114 runs and bringing India's total to 369. His determination and years of hard work have paid off, overcoming doubts about his abilities. Reddy expressed gratitude to his supportive father and cherished a compliment from Virat Kohli. Team India remains optimistic for a comeback.

The Times of India 'Bounce has got inconsistent': Labuschagne weighs in on MCG pitch

Marnus Labuschagne highlights the inconsistent bounce and tricky batting conditions India might face on Day 5 in their chase of 334 against Australia. Labuschagne scored 70, with contributions from Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon. Labuschagne confirmed that the lower order's resilience was crucial in building the lead, making the game interesting.

The Times of India 'Should I say my last words?': Flyer's haunting final message before plane crash

A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok crashed at Muan airport in South Korea, killing 176 of the 181 passengers on board. The plane skidded off the runway due to landing gear failure and struck a concrete barrier. Initial reports suggest a bird was stuck in the wing. Recovery operations are ongoing, and investigations are underway with retrieved flight data and voice recorders.

The Times of India Georgia crisis: New prez sworn-in behind closed doors amid mass protest

Thousands protested in Georgia during President Mikheil Kavelashvili's inauguration amid a political crisis stemming from halted EU membership talks and accusations of electoral malpractice. Opposition parties rejected Kavelashvili's legitimacy. The Georgian Dream party's increasing authoritarianism and delayed EU membership discussions have fueled ongoing demonstrations, despite widespread public support for EU integration.