Times of India

President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota following a federal agent-involved shooting and subsequent protests. The incident, which saw protesters clashing with law enforcement, further escalated tensions in the city. The Insurrection Act allows the president to deploy military forces domestically under specific circumstances.

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes surprised Randi Mahomes with an emotional early 50th birthday celebration during the NFL offseason. The gathering took place at Mahomes’ Kansas City restaurant, 1587 Prime, and included Jackson Mahomes and close family members. Randi later shared that she felt incredibly loved and grateful for the unexpected moment.

Bird droppings disrupted play at the India Open badminton tournament for the second consecutive day. Following a monkey sighting, the men's singles match between HS Prannoy and Loh Kean Yew was halted twice due to droppings falling from the stadium ceiling. This incident echoes earlier concerns about venue conditions raised by Danish players.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff revealed his company's origin story. He experienced a vision while swimming with dolphins in Hawaii. This led him to quit his job at Oracle. His mentor Larry Ellison provided initial funding. Benioff also mentioned a trip to India where his Guru emphasized giving back. This influenced Salesforce's business model.

Two IndiGo passengers were deboarded and handed over to security after becoming unruly during a significant delay on a Mumbai to Krabi flight. The flight, scheduled for a 4:05 am departure, eventually left at 1:21 pm due to operational issues. Videos show passengers arguing with a flight attendant and one kicking the aircraft door.

'Border 2' trailer wowed private viewers with explosive action, emotion, patriotism, and epic dialogues. Varun Dhawan leads army, Diljit Dosanjh flies air force, Ahan Shetty commands navy. Sunny Deol roars as boss with "Hai jurrattt…" zinger. Top VFX, sound. Releases Jan 23, 2026.

Ranveer Singh's spy thriller 'Dhurandhar' continues its impressive box office dominance, surpassing ₹1300 crore worldwide. The film saw a significant jump on Makar Sankranti, outperforming major hits like 'Pushpa 2' and 'Chhaava' on day 41. Despite new releases, 'Dhurandhar' remains a strong contender, with attention now on 'Border 2' to challenge its run.

Amidst escalating US-Iran tensions and widespread protests in Iran, a US carrier strike group is being redeployed from the South China Sea to the Middle East. This significant military shift coincides with Washington deliberating various options against Tehran, while regional neighbours express concerns about instability. US personnel in Qatar have been advised to leave as a precaution.

A video of an ICE officer falling on ice has gone viral, sparking criticism and reflecting public anger over a recent fatal shooting by an agent in Minnesota. The incident, following the controversial killing of Renee Good, has intensified scrutiny of the agency. Online reactions to the slip-and-fall clip highlight widespread frustration with ICE's actions and perceived incompetence.

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz expressed deep disappointment over BCB director M Nazmul Islam's recent comments, which he believes fuel a misleading narrative about player compensation and disrespect the team's efforts. Miraz emphasized that player earnings are generated through performance and participation in tournaments, not from taxpayers' money, highlighting the financial realities of the sport.

An agitated mob vandalized and torched the Goalpokher-II BDO office in North Dinajpur, West Bengal, during a Special Intensive Revision hearing. Around 300 people reportedly destroyed property worth Rs 20 lakh and injured police and staff. This follows similar violence at the Farakka BDO office.

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are transforming from mere cost centers to innovation hubs, driving product development and strategic decisions for multinational corporations. Hiring is now focused on specialised skills in AI, cloud, and data, with GCCs increasingly owning end-to-end product lifecycles and shaping global strategies, signaling a profound shift in the nation's talent and economic landscape.

Apple has inked a multi-year deal with Google, reportedly worth $1 billion annually, to power its next-generation Siri features with Gemini AI models. This strategic move comes after Apple tested various AI contenders, including OpenAI and Anthropic, ultimately choosing Google for its competitive terms and advanced capabilities.

Because of the delayed start to the season, Indian clubs will not be able to complete the mandatory 24 matches — across the top-tier league and domestic cup — required for direct entry into AFC club competitions.

Tesla will cease selling its Full Self-Driving software outright after February 14, 2026, shifting to a monthly subscription model. This move is reportedly linked to Elon Musk's ambitious $1 trillion compensation package, which includes a target of 10 million active FSD subscriptions.