The Times of India US bans China’s most-valuable internet company; ‘clearly a mistake’ it says

Tencent, a major Chinese social media and gaming firm, was labeled as a 'Chinese military company' by the Pentagon, marking a new escalation in US-China tensions. Other firms, including CATL and COSCO, were also added. Tencent denies the claims, stating it is not a military supplier and aims to address the misunderstanding with the Pentagon.

The Times of India HCLTech rolls out salary hikes: Those getting & 'not getting' increments

HCLTech has implemented modest salary hikes of 1-2% for junior employees, with top performers receiving slightly higher raises of 3-4%. This is significantly below the previously promised average annual hikes. Meanwhile, Infosys plans to roll out wage hikes for employees in a phased manner by the fourth quarter of FY25, starting in January.

The Times of India 'Rohit Sharma's Test career is not as glorious as that of Virat Kohli'

Aakash Chopra critiqued Rohit Sharma’s inconsistent Test career in comparison to Virat Kohli, noting Rohit’s drastic form decline in late 2024. Despite scoring six centuries from 2020 to 2024, injuries and inconsistency marred Rohit’s performance, especially during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This analysis raises questions about his role in the Indian Test team.

The Times of India Bahadur Singh elected new president of Athletics Federation of India

Bahadur Singh Sagoo, a former Asian Games gold medallist and Olympian, has been appointed as the president of the Athletics Federation of India, succeeding Adille Sumariwalla. Sagoo's appointment was confirmed during the federation's Annual General Meeting, where other executive positions were also filled without contest.

The Times of India 'Big questions about Rohit Sharma's future in Test cricket': Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar called Rohit Sharma’s decision to step aside in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s final Test a 'brave decision', acknowledging Rohit’s struggles during the series. Questions now arise about the Test futures of both Rohit and Virat Kohli, as their recent performances were underwhelming.

The Times of India Allu Arjun visits boy injured in Sandhya theatre stampede

Actor Allu Arjun met Sri Teja, an eight-year-old injured during the Sandhya theatre incident. Arjun, accused in the case, has regular bail and must report to Chikkadpally Police weekly. The incident, a stampede at Pushpa-2's premiere, resulted in a woman's death and her son's injuries. Arjun was arrested but later granted interim bail by Telangana High Court.

The Times of India WWE RAW on Netflix: Roman Reigns defeats Solo Sikoa and more

WWE RAW's debut on Netflix at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles featured The Rock's electrifying return, Roman Reigns triumphing in Tribal Combat, and John Cena announcing his farewell tour. Rhea Ripley reclaimed her title, with surprise appearances from The Undertaker. Celebrities and legends attended, culminating in CM Punk defeating Seth Rollins in a thrilling main event.

The Times of India What to know about the HMPV outbreak in China

The Times of India AAP targets BJP with 'Ghajini' jibe ahead of Delhi elections

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah using a morphed 'Ghajini' video, emphasizing their achievements and promises for Delhi. As the Delhi assembly elections approach, a fierce contest is expected between AAP, BJP, and Congress. Notably, Arvind Kejriwal faces Congress's Sandeep Dikshit and BJP's Parvesh Verma in New Delhi constituency.

The Times of India BCCI VP slams Cricket Australia for ignoring Sunil Gavaskar

BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla criticised Cricket Australia for excluding Sunil Gavaskar from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation after the Sydney Test. This omission occurred despite the trophy bearing Gavaskar's name. Social media and commentators also expressed disappointment, highlighting Gavaskar’s absence as a significant oversight. The series loss also ended India’s hopes of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, with Australia securing their spot.

The Times of India Severe flooding and winter weather disrupts life across UK, 60 rescued

Dozens were rescued from flooded homes and cars as severe weather disrupted normal life in the UK. Flooding led to school closures, halted trains, and hazardous road conditions. Strong winds and precipitation caused significant disruptions. Authorities issued nearly 200 flood warnings, with major incidents in Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, where rivers submerged roads and vehicles.

The Times of India Derek Fisher accepts blame for Iverson's historic stepover on Tyronn Lue

Derek Fisher recently took responsibility for Allen Iverson's iconic 2001 NBA Finals stepover of Tyronn Lue, explaining his lack of preparation led to Lue's difficult matchup.

The Times of India People forget what Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli have achieved: Yuvraj Singh

Following India's loss of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli faced criticism for their performances. Yuvraj Singh defended them, highlighting their past achievements and stressing the importance of support during tough times. He acknowledged the role of selectors and BCCI in shaping the future while emphasizing leadership quality even in adversity.

The Times of India 'He could have been the difference': Shastri, Ponting question Shami's absence

Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting are disappointed with India's decision not to include Mohammed Shami for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. They believe Shami's presence would have improved India's chances. Despite showing readiness, Shami was ruled out due to knee swelling. They argue that Shami's experience and fitness management could have been crucial.

The Times of India BSE Sensex opens over 350 points up; Nifty50 above 23,750

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex moved up over 350 points, Nifty50 was above 23,750.