The Times of India Watch: Jess Head beams with pride as Travis Head breaks record

Travis Head smashed a record-breaking 140 in the Adelaide day-night Test against India, his third century in pink-ball cricket, second only to Marnus Labuschagne. With family, including his newborn son, watching, Head's emotional ton marked a special moment at his home ground. His impressive record against India continues, boasting a 47.

The Times of India Mamata Banerjee says ready to lead INDIA bloc. Is opposition open to rejig?

Following setbacks in Haryana and Maharashtra state elections, cracks have appeared in the INDIA opposition bloc. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed willingness to lead the alliance, even from Bengal. While some allies support her, Congress dismissed the idea, calling it a "good joke." Internal disagreements over strategy and leadership persist within the bloc.

The Times of India 50-yr-old man steals ambulance, leads dramatic 100-km police chase in T'gana

An ambulance thief led Rachakonda police on a dramatic chase across Telangana on Saturday. After stealing the ambulance from a Hayathnagar hospital, the thief sped off, even injuring an officer attempting to stop him. Police pursued the ambulance, which weaved dangerously through a toll plaza. The chase concluded in Suryapet when the thief crashed, hitting another driver.

The Times of India Nasa delays Artemis Moon missions: Check revised timelines

NASA postpones Moon missions. Artemis II, a crewed lunar flyby, shifts to April 2026. Artemis III, the lunar landing mission, targets mid-2027. Heat shield concerns and life support system enhancements necessitate the delay. These missions are crucial for future Mars exploration. The program aims to establish a sustainable lunar presence.

The Times of India Can India stop Oz’s juggernaut after conceding 1st-innings lead?

Travis Head's blistering century and Marnus Labuschagne's half-century propelled Australia to a commanding 157-run lead over India on Day 2 of the Adelaide pink-ball Test. Pacemen Bumrah and Siraj took four wickets each for India. History shows comebacks from such deficits are rare, with only Sri Lanka (2018) and Australia (2020) achieving the feat in Day-Night Tests.

The Times of India Elon Musk’s xAI makes its ChatGPT rival Grok chatbot free for these users

Elon Musk's xAI has made its Grok AI chatbot free for all X users. Previously limited to premium subscribers, Grok now allows free users 10 messages every two hours and three image generations daily.

The Times of India 'Vandals set ablaze idols': Iskcon Namhatta centre burnt down in Bangladesh

Iskcon's Dhaka center was reportedly set ablaze in a targeted attack, destroying deities and sacred items. ISKCON Kolkata's vice president expressed concern over the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, citing repeated attacks on Iskcon properties. A BJP leader condemned the arson and demanded justice and protection for religious minorities.

The Times of India Watch: Travis Head's heartfelt gesture for his newborn after century

Travis Head's stunning 140 propelled Australia to a commanding 152-run lead over India by tea on day two of the second Test in Adelaide. Head's aggressive knock, featuring 17 fours and four sixes, overshadowed Marnus Labuschagne's gritty 64 as Australia reached 332-8 in reply to India's 180.

The Times of India 'Shami can be available for Melbourne and Sydney Tests,'

Former coach Ravi Shastri believes Mohammed Shami's quick return to Australia is crucial for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Shami's presence would alleviate the pressure on Jasprit Bumrah. Having recovered from an ankle injury, Shami is building his workload in domestic cricket.

The Times of India 'BCCI always thinks about ...': Yusuf Pathan on CT standoff

Former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan backs BCCI's move on the 2025 Champions Trophy. India will not play in Pakistan. Player safety is key for the cricket board. A new hybrid model is on the table. This will allow India and Pakistan to play in ICC tournaments. Matches will be at a neutral venue. This agreement could last until 2027.

The Times of India Siraj gives fiery send off to Head, gets booed by Adelaide crowd - Watch

In a fiery encounter, Mohammed Siraj dismissed Travis Head after a scintillating knock of 140 runs in Adelaide. Siraj's aggressive send-off sparked a heated exchange with Head, drawing boos from the crowd. Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli intervened to calm Siraj down. Head’s knock included 17 fours and 4 sixes, and the Adelaide crowd gave him a thunderous round of applause as he walked off the field.

The Times of India 'Overloaded' Bumrah faces injury scare in Adelaide Test

Jasprit Bumrah had an injury scare during the second day of the Adelaide Test against Australia. The Indian pace spearhead, who took three wickets, received on-field treatment. Former coach Ravi Shastri suggested the team needs Mohammed Shami back in the squad soon to ease Bumrah's workload in the remainder of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

The Times of India SP to quit MVA over Shiv Sena (UBT)'s stand on Babri mosque demolition

The Times of India Travis Head continues to torment India, slams century in Adelaide

Travis Head continued his dominance against India with a stunning century in the Adelaide Day-Night Test, his eighth Test ton and second against India. This follows his match-winning performances in the 2023 World Cup and World Test Championship finals. Head also set a new record for the fastest century in day-night Tests, reaching 100 off 111 balls against India in Adelaide (2024).

The Times of India 'Democracy being murdered': Shiv Sena (UBT) MLAs skip oath-taking ceremony

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that his party's winning candidates will not take the oath as MLAs on the first day of the Maharashtra assembly session. He alleged EVM misuse during the election, expressing doubts about the results. Thackeray stated their boycott of the oath-taking ceremony is a protest against what he calls the "murder of democracy" through EVM manipulation.