The Times of India Rohit Sharma: '1-1 a fair reflection of how both teams have played'

India's captain Rohit Sharma exuded confidence ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at MCG, emphasizing his team's resilient attitude. He praised the team's performance in Perth while noting their shortcomings in Adelaide. With the series tied at 1-1, Rohit stressed the importance of the remaining matches and staying focused on excelling at Melbourne.

The Times of India Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's engagement rumors fueled by Brittany Mahomes' photos

Rumors of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement have surfaced due to a photo from a recent party showing Swift's ring finger seemingly blurred. Despite fan speculation, sources suggest no imminent engagement as the couple enjoys privacy. Neither Swift nor Kelce has addressed the rumors directly, leaving fans eagerly awaiting confirmation.

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

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex was above 78,500, Nifty50 was above 23,750.

The Times of India 'Mina-san Kon'nichiwa': Yogi speaks in Japanese as UP signs MoUs with Yamanashi guv

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Kotaro Nagasaki, governor of Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture, sign MoUs in Lucknow to enhance economic and cultural cooperation. This partnership marks a new chapter in Indo-Japan relations, emphasizing their longstanding cultural and spiritual ties dating back to 752 AD.

The Times of India Lucknow bank heist suspect gunned down in police encounter while fleeing to Bihar

A joint operation of the SWAT and Surveillance teams led to the killing of wanted criminal Sunny Dayal, involved in a Lucknow bank heist. Dayal, carrying a Rs 25,000 bounty, was killed after an exchange of gunfire in Ghazipur. Police continue to search for other gang members involved in the robbery.

The Times of India CCTV footage shows crushing Bengaluru Volvo accident

CCTV footage reveals the tragic accident that killed Bengaluru-based CEO Chandram Yegapagol and five family members as their SUV was crushed by a container truck on NH 48. The accident occurred near Nelamangala, when the truck lost control, crossed the median, and overturned onto their vehicle. The incident caused a major traffic jam.

The Times of India Santa Cruz Wharf collapses due to powerful waves, three fall into ocean

A section of Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed on Monday, sending three people into the water, all of whom were rescued and treated. The incident involved the loss of a restroom and construction equipment. The wharf is closed indefinitely amid dangerous swell conditions, prompting public safety alerts to avoid beaches and coastal areas.

The Times of India Boxing Day Test: Konstas to debut, Head an injury doubt

Sam Konstas is set to become the 468th Australian men's Test player during the Boxing Day match against India, making his debut at 19 years old. Coach Andrew McDonald confirmed his selection but also mentioned a fitness concern for star batter Travis Head, who has a quad strain. Scott Boland is expected to replace Josh Hazlewood.

The Times of India Boxing Day Test: Why Team India got 'inferior' practice pitches at MCG

MCG curator Matt Page addressed allegations of providing subpar practice pitches to India, clarifying it's standard procedure to offer fresh pitches only three days before a Test. He emphasized the pitches' usual characteristics of pace and bounce, countering claims of intentional disadvantage amid media-stirred controversies surrounding the Indian team.

The Times of India RIP Shyam Benegal: Prez Murmu, PM Modi, other leaders pay tribute

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away at 90 due to chronic kidney disease, causing a significant loss to Indian cinema. Prominent leaders including President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, and Rahul Gandhi expressed their grief, highlighting Benegal's impactful storytelling and lasting legacy.

The Times of India Ashwin answers 'simple question': What sets Dhoni apart as captain?

Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket but will play in the IPL with Chennai Super Kings, reuniting with MS Dhoni. Ashwin praised Dhoni's basic yet effective captaincy, highlighting his ability to simplify the game for bowlers. Dhoni's approach of focusing on fundamentals and small goals has led CSK to five IPL titles and various international successes.

The Times of India Heavy snowfall in Manali: 1,000 vehicles stuck between Solang and Atal Tunnel

The Times of India Congress files complaint against Allu Arjun over 'Pushpa 2' urinating scene

Congress MLC Theenmar Mallanna has filed a complaint claiming that a scene in the movie Pushpa 2, where the lead character urinates in a pool alongside a police officer, is disrespectful and demeaning. He seeks action against the film's director, lead actor Allu Arjun, and the producers.

The Times of India Israel claims responsibility behind July killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

Israel has for the first time publicly confirmed their involvement in killing Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, escalating tensions with Iran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued warnings against the Houthis, emphasizing previous successes against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syrian targets while vowing strong actions against the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen.

The Times of India 'Invited to b'day party, stripped, beaten and urinated upon': UP teen dies by suicide

A 17-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide on December 20 due to mutual differences, as reported by police. The victim's uncle claimed the boy was stripped, beaten, and urinated on at a birthday party, and their complaint was initially ignored by police. Continuing harassment led to the boy's tragic death.