Times of India

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, recently retired from NASA, was spotted enjoying a falooda in Kozhikode, Kerala. The video of her casually savoring the local dessert with strangers has gone viral, highlighting her grounded nature despite her remarkable achievements in space exploration.

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla accused Pakistan of instigating Bangladesh's refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India, leading to Scotland's inclusion in the tournament. Shukla asserted Bangladesh was assured of security, but Pakistan's "intervention" and "misleading" tactics aggravated the situation. This comes amid Pakistan's own deliberation over participating in the tournament.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmarks, dropped in opening trade on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was near 25,000, BSE Sensex was down over 170 points.

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Union Budget 2026 has the opportunity to send a strong signal: that bonds are not just institutional instruments, but a core part of India’s household investment landscape.

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent targeted the India-EU trade deal, alleging Europe indirectly funds Russia's war by buying refined oil from India, which originates from Russian crude. He pointed out what he called burden-sharing imbalance, contrasting with US tariffs on India for similar trade. The deal aims for broad tariff reductions on goods and services.

Cricket Scotland's CEO expressed sympathy for Bangladesh after their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 replacement, acknowledging the unusual circumstances. Bangladesh were removed for refusing to play under the published schedule, a request the ICC denied due to security assurances. Scotland, ranked 14th, step in, despite their own qualification campaign not going as planned.

Alankar Agnihotri, a 2019-batch Provincial Civil Service officer, sent his resignation by e-mail to Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Bareilly District Magistrate Avinash Singh, the officials told news agency PTI. The new rules notified by the UGC on January 13 -- the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 -- have sparked widespread criticism from general category students who argue that the framework could lead to discrimination against them.

The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce's decision to withdraw from the 2026 Pro Bowl has intensified speculation about his potential retirement. Despite another strong season, the veteran tight end is seriously weighing his future in the NFL. While official statement has not been release, his sudden withdrawal from pro move ignited the already heated firestorm

Archaeologists in Tamil Nadu have unearthed an 8ft iron spear, the longest from India's Iron Age, from Thirumalapuram. Found alongside a shorter spear and gold objects in an urn, the find could represent a warrior's weapon or a ceremonial item signifying status. Experts suggest further studies to understand the evolution of iron use in the region.

Former Olympian Ryan Wedding pleaded not guilty to 17 felony charges during his first US court appearance after his arrest in Mexico. Prosecutors allege he led a major international cocaine operation tied to multiple murders. A judge ordered him held without bond as his attorney rejected comparisons to notorious drug lords.

Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned, citing deep disagreement with UGC regulations he deemed divisive and a threat to academic harmony. He alleged the new rules could foment caste discontent and lead to atrocities against Brahmins. Agnihotri also claimed he was held hostage at the District Magistrate's residence, allegations refuted by the DM. Political leaders expressed concern over administrative pressure.

A drunken argument between friends escalated into a brutal murder in Electronics City. Roshan Hegde, a software engineer, intentionally crashed his SUV twice, killing his friend Prashanth M who was clinging to the vehicle. Dashcam footage revealed the deliberate act, initially mistaken for a road accident. The dispute stemmed from a cricket match and alcohol consumption.

In a shocking incident in Gurgaon, a 23-year-old woman was forcibly taken by a food vendor named Gaurav Bhati from Leopard Trail, who then tried to flee in a Scorpio. As the police launched a high-speed chase across the city, Bhati eventually abandoned the vehicle after it became immobilized. He was apprehended shortly after the attempted escape.

Following a proposal to restrict non-Hindus at Haridwar's Kumbh ghats, the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee is considering a similar move at its shrines. Citing tradition and constitutional rights, the committee chairman stated the decision aims to preserve religious practices, welcoming those who respect their faith.

Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' has set the box office ablaze with its staggering opening, surpassing Rs 50 crore on Monday alone. Riding high on the Republic Day weekend momentum, the film has not only achieved exemplary daily earnings but also amassed a colossal net of Rs 177 crore in just four days.

A former MHA officer, RVS Mani, instrumental in exposing contradictory affidavits in the Ishrat Jahan case, has been honored with the Padma Shri. Mani claimed political interference led to the revision of the initial affidavit, which cited intelligence reports confirming Jahan's terror links. The second affidavit downplayed the intelligence, a move later confirmed by then Home Minister Rajnath Singh.