The Times of India US cop who laughed at killing of Indian student fired two years later

Seattle police have fired officer Daniel Auderer after his insensitive comments and laughter following the death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula. Kandula was struck and killed by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave. Auderer's remarks, which mocked the tragedy, tarnished the department’s reputation, prompting his dismissal. In honour of Kandula, her university posthumously awarded her a master's degree.

The Times of India 'Never seen Bumrah react like that': Ex-Aus pacer on aggression towards Konstas

In the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, Damien Fleming highlighted Jasprit Bumrah's rare aggression, which rallied his team. Bumrah took 32 wickets and stood out despite India's loss. Fleming credited Bumrah but also acknowledged Travis Head's performance and the potential of Prasidh Krishna and young talents like Nitish Kumar Reddy.

The Times of India Budget 2025: Raise income tax exempt limit to Rs 10 lakh

Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 in February. RSS-affiliated organisations have proposed raising the tax-exempt income threshold to Rs 10 lakh, extending MGNREGA workdays to 200.

The Times of India Watch: Norrie hits spectator with racket, doesn't get DQ-ed

Cameron Norrie avoided disqualification after accidentally hitting a spectator with his racket during an ATP Tour tournament in Auckland. The uninjured woman laughed off the incident as Norrie apologised. The Briton, who was born in Auckland, went on to lose the match. As per rules, he could have been disqualified.

The Times of India Druv Rathee's 'warning' Instagram post has the internet divided: Copying Ronaldo

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee ignited debate by posting a video of himself jumping into a -10°C snowdrift, inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo. Wearing only boxers, Rathee used the stunt as motivation but faced criticism for promoting risky behavior. He warned viewers about hypothermia and frostbite, sparking mixed reactions online.

The Times of India UP woman abandons husband, six kids, elopes with beggar

A 36-year-old woman from Hardoi district, UP, reportedly absconded with a beggar after leaving her husband and six children behind. Her husband filed an FIR, suspecting the beggar, Nanhe Pandit, who often visited their neighborhood. Police are currently searching for the accused under Section 87 of the BNS.

The Times of India $2 Burger: Canada's Dairy Queen celebrates Trudeau's resignation

The Times of India 'Crocodile tears': BJP's Bidhuri reacts to Atishi's emotional breakdown

BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri accused Delhi CM Atishi of playing the victim card after his controversial remarks about her father. Atishi, emotional in a press conference, defended her father, sparking criticism from AAP leaders including Arvind Kejriwal, who called for retribution against BJP's conduct.

The Times of India 'Dance of wild joy': Video captures two rare snow leopards playing in Ladakh

IAS officer Ms. Supriya Sahu shared a rare and stunning video of two snow leopards playing in the snow in Ladakh's Zanskar region. Captured by Tashi Tsewang, the 28-second clip highlights the majestic and elusive nature of these animals. Snow leopards, or 'ghosts of the mountains,' are rarely seen, making this footage a remarkable find.

The Times of India India have 'unfair' advantage in Champions Trophy

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will use a hybrid model. Matches will be played in Pakistan and Dubai. India's refusal to travel to Pakistan led to this decision. India will play in Dubai. This arrangement gives India an advantage, according to some former Pakistan players, who feel this is unfair. The tournament runs from February 19 to March 9.

The Times of India Relief to undertrial prisoners: Centre writes to states to enact Section 479 of BNSS

The Central government has instructed states and Union Territories to implement Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, providing relief to undertrial prisoners, particularly those serving one-third or one-half of their maximum sentences. Authorities are to furnish the status of implementation and compliance, aiding in reducing long detentions and overcrowding in prisons.

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.