Times of India

India’s first UCI 2.2 professional cycling race, the Pune Grand Tour, has impressed the sport’s global governing body, with the UCI considering an upgrade as early as next year. Praising organisation, international participation and fan response, UCI director general Amina Lanaya said Pune could become a reference race in Asia and even a future World Championships host.

Silver prices soared to an unprecedented all-time high of $100 an ounce on Friday, driven by investor demand for safe-haven assets amidst US policy uncertainty. The precious metal's surge is also attributed to its industrial applications and tight supply, with gold also trading near record levels.

India faced early pressure chasing New Zealand's 209. Ishan Kishan arrived at number three and played a fearless innings of 76 runs from just 32 balls. He partnered with captain Suryakumar Yadav for a 122-run stand. This partnership shifted the game's momentum. New Zealand had earlier posted 208 for 6. Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets for India.

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been arrested after years on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. Authorities accuse Ryan Wedding of running a transnational cocaine trafficking and murder operation across multiple countries, marking a dramatic fall from representing Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

South Cinema saw a busy January 23. The Madras High Court will decide the fate of Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' on January 27. Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan reunite for 'Padayaatra'. Lyricist Vairamuthu was targeted at an event. Prakash Raj and Bhavana Menon met astronaut Sunita Williams. Adhik Ravichandran teased surprises for Ajith's 'AK 64'.

New Zealand players donned black armbands in Raipur to mourn victims of severe storms and landslides back home. Despite the somber tribute, the Black Caps posted a strong 208/6 against India in the second T20I. Earlier, India's Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bowl, making key changes to their lineup.

Actor-producer Vidnyan Mane has made explosive allegations against singer-composer Palaash Muchhal, claiming that he cheated Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and also duped him of over Rs 40 lakh in connection with an unreleased film. Mane has filed a formal complaint in Sangli, Maharashtra.

Republic Day, celebrated annually on January 26th, commemorates India's adoption of its Constitution in 1950, marking its transition to a republic. This day honors the nation's freedom, unity, and the fundamental rights and responsibilities enshrined in its Constitution. It's a time to reflect on the values that strengthen India and encourage responsible citizenship.

Say what you want about the French, they always know how to do things with style. Revolutions, republics, beheadings, exiles. Even their authoritarians have style. When Jean-Paul Sartre was arrested, Charles de Gaulle asked him to be released immediately, saying in a rather bathetic style: “One doesn’t arrest Voltaire.”

Microsoft is now having thousands of its software engineers test Anthropic's Claude Code alongside its own GitHub Copilot. This move signals growing confidence in AI coding tools, with even non-technical staff encouraged to experiment. Nvidia's CEO also recently urged engineers to embrace AI coding assistants, highlighting a significant industry shift.

Hardik Pandya has achieved a significant milestone in Indian T20I cricket. He is now the second most capped player, surpassing Virat Kohli. Pandya's consistent performance with bat and ball highlights his enduring presence in the shortest format. This achievement places him in an exclusive group of Indian cricketers with over 100 T20 international appearances.

Hanif Mohammad's monumental 337 against the West Indies in 1958 secured Pakistan's first Test draw. He batted for 970 minutes, showcasing incredible patience and resilience to save his team from defeat after following on. This innings remains the longest in Test cricket history by time.

Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan' faces release postponement due to censor troubles and legal challenges. Vijay reportedly refuses to cut controversial political dialogues, viewing them as the film's core message ahead of his anticipated political entry. A crucial Madras High Court verdict on January 27 will determine the film's fate.

Stock market crash: Sensex and Nifty have fallen nearly 1% on Friday amid broad-based selling, a record-low rupee and persistent foreign outflows, dragging market sentiment despite supportive global cues.

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'double engine' government pitch, asserting the state has achieved growth independently. Stalin accused the BJP of betraying Tamil Nadu and highlighted the growth in non-'double engine' states. Modi, in turn, criticized the DMK government as 'Corruption, Mafia, Crime' and accused them of misgovernance and vote-bank politics.

In an incredible display of "real recognizing real," Stephen Curry debuted the unreleased ANTA KAI 3 "Chinese New Year" after personally clearing it with Kyrie Irving. The gesture, paired with a stylish tunnel walk in Hélà Style "Roots," highlights a legendary mutual respect even as Steph carries a staggering load for a Warriors squad depleted by Jimmy Butler’s injury.

Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane has provided an update about Josh Allen's injury. According to him, the star QB may undergo right-foot surgery. Furthermore, the Bills have faced a serious crisis on their offensive line. The star quarterback has injured himself in their last game against the Denver Broncos.