The Times of India IND vs AUS: Shubman Gill misses out, Sundar comes in

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat in the fourth Test against India at the MCG. India fielded two spinners, with Nitish Kumar Reddy replacing Shubman Gill. The series is tied 1-1, making this Boxing Day Test crucial. Both teams made notable changes to their playing XIs.

The Times of India BJP got Rs 2,244 crore contributions in '23-24, Congress Rs 289 crore

In 2023-24, BJP garnered Rs 2,244 crore in contributions, three times more than in 2022-23, with Prudent Electoral Trust being the largest donor. Congress received Rs 288.9 crore. Electoral bond receipts were excluded as per rules.

The Times of India Do apps charge higher cab fares on iPhones than on Android devices?

Some commuters have reported higher cab fares on iPhones compared to Androids for identical rides in Chennai, raising suspicions about ride-hailing apps charging Apple users more. Experts suggest that apps may tweak fares based on device data, frequency of use, and user behavior patterns through dynamic pricing algorithms.

The Times of India 260 Canada colleges involved in trafficking: ED

Three years after a Gujarati family froze to death attempting to illegally cross the US-Canada border, an ED probe uncovers an international human trafficking syndicate involving Canadian colleges issuing student visas. Around 35,000 illegal migrants are sent abroad yearly by two agents in Mumbai and Nagpur.

The Times of India Health global capability centres grapple with unhealthy gender ratio

Healthcare-focused global capability centres struggle with gender diversity, with only 28% women in the workforce, and just 15% in R&D roles. Companies like Roche, Siemens Healthineers, and Merck attribute this to mid-career attrition. Despite efforts to improve, women often hesitate to return after career breaks, influenced by social conditioning.

The Times of India India Cements' Srinivasan exits co after Birla takeover

N Srinivasan resigned as vice-chairman and MD of India Cements after it became a subsidiary of UltraTech. His daughter and wife also stepped down from their roles. Srinivasan ended his 50-year association with the company, which faced financial issues recently and was acquired by Aditya Birla Group for Rs 3,954 crore.

The Times of India Rupee sees relative gain as other currencies fall more vs $: RBI

The Times of India Trains to Kashmir may begin rolling next month

The Railways has modified AC sleeper trains and a Vande Bharat train for the Jammu-Kashmir route to handle harsh weather. Security checks akin to airports will be implemented. Trial runs on the Katra-Reasi section have been successful, indicating readiness. PM Modi might inaugurate both the train service and the Z Morh tunnel soon.

The Times of India Centre proposes steep fines, jail terms to curb misuse of national emblem

The government of India is proposing amendments to curb the unauthorized use of the national emblem and names and photographs of the President and Prime Minister, with fines up to Rs 5 lakh and possible jail terms.

The Times of India Chhattisgarh calls off police exam after constable suicide

The Chhattisgarh government canceled the police recruitment exam in Rajnandgaon district following allegations of irregularities. This decision came after constable Anil Ratnakar, one of the suspects, died by suicide, alleging that lower-ranked officers were blamed while seniors were protected. Six people were arrested for manipulating exam scores.

The Times of India Shah launches 10k multipurpose co-ops, eyes 2 lakh target before-time

Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah announced the launch of 10,000 new Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (M-PACS) aimed at bolstering agricultural infrastructure and efficiency. The government's vision includes forming 2 lakh such societies within five years, providing essential resources and financial inclusion for farmers, while modernizing PACs to generate employment for women and youth.

The Times of India ED to contest SC freeze on probe against lottery king

The Enforcement Directorate will challenge a Supreme Court order halting investigations against Santiago Martin and preventing access to digital devices seized from his employees. The SC order also pauses all probes and summons related to Martin, a major political donor, pending further hearing.

The Times of India Allu Arjun's dad gives 2 crore cheque to boy injured in stampede

Allu Arjun's father, Allu Arvind, donated Rs 2 crore to Sritej, an eight-year-old injured in a stampede at Sandhya Theatre. Contributions include donations from Allu Arjun, Pushpa 2 producers, and director Sukumar. Sritej's recovery is progressing well, and the funds will aid his education and well-being. A meeting with Telangana CM is scheduled.

The Times of India HC scraps 45-year-old criminal case, Karnataka's oldest

The Times of India Rajasthan LPG tanker accident toll hits 18

The death toll from the LPG tanker accident on Jaipur-Ajmer national highway increased to 18, following the deaths of three additional burn victims, including a BEd student and two truck drivers. Fourteen patients remain in treatment at SMS Hospital, with one person being discharged.