The Times of India Virat Kohli shoulders Konstas mid-pitch, gives death stare

Sam Konstas, 19, made his international debut for Australia against India, becoming the fourth-youngest Test debutant for the nation. Tensions flared with Virat Kohli during the match, highlighting the fierce rivalry. Konstas showcased his talent by scoring a maiden Test fifty off 52 balls, validating the selectors' faith in him.

The Times of India Trump trolls Trudeau, touts Wayne Gretzky as Canada’s next PM

US President-elect Donald Trump humorously suggested Wayne Gretzky run for Canadian Prime Minister, dubbing him "Governor of Canada." Despite Gretzky's refusal and a backlash over his association with Trump, the tongue-in-cheek proposal reignited Trump's mockery of Canada and criticism of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's policies.

The Times of India Rice shipment from India, first for Yunus government, to arrive today

The Times of India 'Pushpa 2' box office collection: Allu Arjun starrer crosses the Rs 1100 crore

Despite legal issues and controversies, 'Pushpa 2' directed by Sukumar keeps strong box office momentum, amassing ₹1109.85 crore within 21 days, with ₹716.65 crore from its Hindi version. The movie faced protests and legal actions following a tragic stampede at its premiere, but the mass entertainer still significantly performs.

The Times of India Christmas Day scare: Taxi hits pedestrians in Manhattan, injures many

The Times of India IND vs AUS: Shubman Gill misses out, Sundar comes in

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat in the fourth Test against India at the MCG. India fielded two spinners, with Nitish Kumar Reddy replacing Shubman Gill. The series is tied 1-1, making this Boxing Day Test crucial. Both teams made notable changes to their playing XIs.

The Times of India BJP got Rs 2,244 crore contributions in '23-24, Congress Rs 289 crore

In 2023-24, BJP garnered Rs 2,244 crore in contributions, three times more than in 2022-23, with Prudent Electoral Trust being the largest donor. Congress received Rs 288.9 crore. Electoral bond receipts were excluded as per rules.

The Times of India Do apps charge higher cab fares on iPhones than on Android devices?

Some commuters have reported higher cab fares on iPhones compared to Androids for identical rides in Chennai, raising suspicions about ride-hailing apps charging Apple users more. Experts suggest that apps may tweak fares based on device data, frequency of use, and user behavior patterns through dynamic pricing algorithms.

The Times of India 260 Canada colleges involved in trafficking: ED

Three years after a Gujarati family froze to death attempting to illegally cross the US-Canada border, an ED probe uncovers an international human trafficking syndicate involving Canadian colleges issuing student visas. Around 35,000 illegal migrants are sent abroad yearly by two agents in Mumbai and Nagpur.

The Times of India Health global capability centres grapple with unhealthy gender ratio

Healthcare-focused global capability centres struggle with gender diversity, with only 28% women in the workforce, and just 15% in R&D roles. Companies like Roche, Siemens Healthineers, and Merck attribute this to mid-career attrition. Despite efforts to improve, women often hesitate to return after career breaks, influenced by social conditioning.

The Times of India India Cements' Srinivasan exits co after Birla takeover

N Srinivasan resigned as vice-chairman and MD of India Cements after it became a subsidiary of UltraTech. His daughter and wife also stepped down from their roles. Srinivasan ended his 50-year association with the company, which faced financial issues recently and was acquired by Aditya Birla Group for Rs 3,954 crore.

The Times of India Rupee sees relative gain as other currencies fall more vs $: RBI

The Times of India Trains to Kashmir may begin rolling next month

The Railways has modified AC sleeper trains and a Vande Bharat train for the Jammu-Kashmir route to handle harsh weather. Security checks akin to airports will be implemented. Trial runs on the Katra-Reasi section have been successful, indicating readiness. PM Modi might inaugurate both the train service and the Z Morh tunnel soon.

The Times of India Centre proposes steep fines, jail terms to curb misuse of national emblem

The government of India is proposing amendments to curb the unauthorized use of the national emblem and names and photographs of the President and Prime Minister, with fines up to Rs 5 lakh and possible jail terms.

The Times of India Chhattisgarh calls off police exam after constable suicide

The Chhattisgarh government canceled the police recruitment exam in Rajnandgaon district following allegations of irregularities. This decision came after constable Anil Ratnakar, one of the suspects, died by suicide, alleging that lower-ranked officers were blamed while seniors were protected. Six people were arrested for manipulating exam scores.