The Times of India Champions Trophy standoff: PCB puts the ball back in BCCI court

The Pakistan Cricket Board's acceptance of a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy shifts the focus to India's stance on future tournaments, including the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup. With multiple events scheduled in India, the question remains whether the BCCI will reciprocate and play Pakistan at neutral venues.

The Times of India India will not tour Pakistan, Pakistan will not come to India

India and Pakistan will not play cricket against each other on either nation's soil until 2027, impacting ICC and ACC tournaments. This includes the upcoming Champions Trophy, Women's World Cup, Asia Cup, and the 2026 T20 World Cup. New ICC Chair Jay Shah confirmed the decision after his first day at ICC headquarters in Dubai.

The Times of India 'Dangerous & objectionable': Owaisi's jab at CM Yogi's 'DNA remark'

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's remarks linking the Sambhal violence to events in Bangladesh. Owaisi called the comments "dangerous" and accused Adityanath of attempting to influence the sub-judice case. He also questioned the Indian government's sheltering of the ousted Bangladeshi PM. Adityanath had compared the Sambhal violence to events in Bangladesh, citing a "shared DNA."

The Times of India Delhi pollution: Strict GRAP 4 curbs lifted after SC order

Delhi breathes easier as air quality improves, prompting authorities to lift GRAP stages 3 and 4. Construction resumes, but stage 1 and 2 restrictions remain. This follows Supreme Court intervention, which also addressed delayed compensation for affected construction workers. The court warned of reinstating stricter measures if pollution levels surge again.

The Times of India France PM resigns after no confidence motion, to stay till new govt named

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned after a historic no-confidence vote ousted his government. This marks the first successful such vote since 1962. President Macron faces pressure to quickly appoint a successor amid a hung parliament and political instability. Barnier's controversial budget proposal triggered the crisis, leaving France without an approved budget.

The Times of India Salman Khan skips weekend ka vaar to attend oath-taking ceremony of Fadnavis

Shalini Passi from Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Housewives will grace Bigg Boss 18 as a special guest. Farah Khan will replace Salman Khan as host for Weekend Ka Vaar due to Salman's attendance at Devendra Fadnavis's oath-taking ceremony as Maharashtra's Chief Minister. Farah will address housemate conflicts, including the physical altercation between Rajat, Avinash, and Digvijay, and announce an eviction.

The Times of India India vs Aus Pink-Ball Test: Which team holds the edge?

India triumphed in the first Border-Gavaskar Test but faces a challenging pink-ball contest in Adelaide, where they previously suffered a historic collapse. Australia holds an impeccable record in day-night Tests at this venue. While India boasts a strong pink-ball record overall, Australian batsmen and bowlers dominate the format's statistics, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.

The Times of India How Shinde played hardball before taking oath as deputy to Fadnavis

The Times of India Ajit Pawar: Maharashtra’s political survivor becomes dy CM for 6th time

The Times of India 'I’m so proud of you': Shami congratulates brother on SMAT debut

Veteran Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami celebrated his brother Mohammed Kaif's debut for Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Kaif joined the team as they faced Rajasthan in Rajkot. Rajasthan set a target of 154, powered by Kartik and Lomror's strong batting performances. Shami himself shone with a 3-wicket haul.

The Times of India Prince Harry on his relationship with Meghan Markle: 'We’ve divorced...'

Prince Harry addressed divorce rumors surrounding him and Meghan Markle at The New York Times' 2024 DealBook Summit. He dismissed the rumors as unfounded, expressing sympathy for those who perpetuate them. The couple's separate appearances have fueled speculation, attributed to professional strategies and strained relations with the royal family.

The Times of India 'Risking life not easy': Sukhbir Badal hugs Punjab cops who saved his life

Sukhbir Singh Badal, SAD president, publicly thanked two police officers, ASI Jasveer Singh and ASI Hira Singh, for saving his life during an attempted shooting at the Golden Temple. While performing 'sewadar' duties, a former Khalistani terrorist, Narain Singh Chaura, fired a shot that was deflected by the officers. Chaura has been arrested and is in police custody.

The Times of India SSC CGL result 2024 out for Tier 1, direct link to check results here

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) declared the CGL Tier 1 2024 results on December 5, shortlisting 186,509 candidates for Tier 2. The Tier 1 exam took place from September 9-26, 2024. Qualified candidates can check their results on ssc.gov.in. Tier 2 is scheduled for January 18-20, 2025. Successful candidates should watch the website for admit card updates.

The Times of India Allu Arjun to be booked for tragic stampede at 'Pushpa 2: Report

A celebratory premiere of "Pushpa 2: The Rule" in Hyderabad turned tragic when a surprise visit by star Allu Arjun led to a fatal stampede. A 35-year-old woman died, and her nine-year-old son was injured. Police say the theatre lacked crowd control measures and failed to notify authorities of the actor's visit.

The Times of India Gukesh, Liren play out draw as Game 9 ends with bare kings

The World Chess Championship between D Gukesh and Ding Liren remains deadlocked after nine games, with the latest match ending in a draw. Gukesh opted for the Catalan Opening, but Liren's strong defence neutralized any potential advantage. With the score tied at 4.5 points each, the final five classical games will be crucial in determining the champion.