The Times of India Sonia, Hamid Ansari attend Manmohan Singh's 'Akhand Path' at former PM's residence

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was honored with a 'Bhog' ceremony for the 'Akhand Path' at his residence, attended by several dignitaries including Congress leaders and family members. Singh, who passed away at 92, is remembered for his influential economic reforms. His funeral, held with full state honors, saw national leaders paying their respects.

The Times of India Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: How do their forms compare?

India captain Rohit Sharma has been dropped for the final Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, pushing him closer to retirement. His poor performance, with just 31 runs in five innings, prompted the decision. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, struggling for runs as well, has retained his place in the team. How do their forms compare?

The Times of India Bank Holidays 2025: Are banks open on Saturday, January 4, 2025?

Banks in India will be closed on specific holidays in January 2025, which vary by region. Customers can use digital banking during these closures. Notable holidays include New Year's Day, Sri Guru Gobind Singh's Birthday, and Makar Sankranti.

The Times of India Watch: Locals self-immolate to protest against Bhopal waste dumping in Pithampur

Two men opposing the disposal of Bhopal's Union Carbide toxic waste in Pithampur were critically injured after self-immolation. Protests erupted over the incineration of 337 metric tons of hazardous waste, nearly 40 years after the gas tragedy. Officials urged for peace and emphasized adherence to legal and scientific assessments before any decisive action.

The Times of India Jasprit Bumrah has heated exchange with Sam Konstas

The first day of the final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground saw high drama with a confrontation between Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas, following Usman Khawaja's delayed shot. Bumrah dismissed Khawaja right after, making his point clear. Australia ended at 9 for 1, trailing by 176 runs. India, who had recovered from 57/3 to 107/4 at tea, suffered a dramatic collapse in the final session, losing their last six wickets for just 78 runs.

The Times of India SC asks Gurmeet Ram Rahim, others to respond to CBI plea against their acquittal

The Times of India Sydney sledge-fest! How Gill got trapped in Aussie taunts

India's struggles in the Border Gavaskar Trophy continued as they were bowled out for 185 on the first day of the fifth Test in Sydney. Australia's intense sledging tactics targeted Shubman Gill before lunch. The day ended with Jasprit Bumrah managing to get the crucial wicket of Usman Khawaja as Australia ended at 9 for 1, trailing India by 176 runs.

The Times of India 'Drunk driver took wrong route': Woman jumps from moving auto in Bengaluru

A 30-year-old woman in East Bengaluru jumped from a moving auto-rickshaw after realizing the driver, allegedly drunk, was taking her to an unfamiliar destination. Despite repeated requests, the driver refused to stop. The incident, reported by her husband on social media, highlights concerns about women's safety. Authorities are now investigating.

The Times of India Apple and Google have removed these six VPN apps from app stores for failing to abide by India’s data laws

India has compelled Apple and Google to remove numerous VPN apps, including Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1, from their stores. This action enforces a 2022 regulation mandating VPN providers keep detailed customer records. Initially, companies like NordVPN resisted by ceasing to market their services in the country.

The Times of India Jasprit Bumrah has heated exchange with Sam Konstas

The first day of the final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground saw high drama with a confrontation between Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas, following Usman Khawaja's delayed shot. Bumrah dismissed Khawaja right after, making his point clear. Australia ended at 9 for 1, trailing by 176 runs.

The Times of India When Bill Gates predicted the 'demise' of Apple's most-popular gadget

Bill Gates, predicting the decline of the iPod in a 2005 interview, foresaw smartphones replacing single-function devices. Gates emphasized that consumers would demand more versatile devices, and his prediction proved accurate as smartphones emerged.

The Times of India How Digilocker outage has hit customer onboarding at stockbrokers

Since January 1, Digilocker, crucial for identity verification used by stockbrokers, has been down, causing significant disruptions. The issue may relate to service interruptions at the National Informatics Centre on December 31, which affected various services including the IRCTC train booking website.

The Times of India Australia's precision leaves India gasping for runs at SCG

Australia's disciplined bowling in the fifth and final Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground, led by Scott Boland, restricted India to a low scoring rate, with Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant struggling to build momentum at one point. Rishabh Pant top-scored for India as Australia once again hunted in a pack.

The Times of India Siri's secret listening costs Apple $95M

Apple will pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over allegations that Siri recorded private conversations without consent. Device owners could receive up to $20 per device. The settlement also mandates the deletion of Siri audio recordings collected before October 2019 and the creation of a webpage explaining Apple's 'Improve Siri' program. Apple denies any wrongdoing.

The Times of India At gloomy SCG on grassy pitch, India's batting gloom continues

India's hopes of winning the final Test at the SCG are fading after being bowled out for 185. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah's decision to bat first on a green pitch backfired. Australia's Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc took crucial wickets, exposing India's batting weaknesses. Despite some resistance, India struggled and collapsed under pressure.