Times of India

Elon Musk's philosophy, "When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favour," emphasizes pursuing passions despite challenges. This quote teaches children the importance of identifying what truly matters, overcoming fear, and persisting through failures to achieve extraordinary goals.

Addressing a media briefing on Monday, Sharma said India had been sourcing oil from Russia before the waiver period, during it, and continues to do so now as well.

A mid-air collision of two US Navy Growlers during an air show highlights the extreme dangers of low-level flying. Despite advanced ejection seat technology, which successfully saved four pilots in this incident, the risks to pilots remain immense. Retired Air Marshals emphasize the critical need for quick decisions and the traumatic, yet life-saving, nature of ejections.

Mechanically, it’s expected to remain the same and will continue to get two engine options - a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, NA petrol engine that puts out 121bhp and 145Nm of torque and comes paired either with a 6-speed MT or a CVT gearbox. There’s also a segment-first strong hybrid powertrain offer.

Punjab's Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora has been taken into judicial custody following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a significant money laundering scandal involving ₹100 crore tied to fraudulent GST billings. During a rare family visit, his loved ones met him for the first time since his detainment.

A fierce political faceoff had ensued three years back during the Left regime when Congress workers were thrashed for waving black flags at Vijayan's motorcade, leading to an intense war of words between two rival factions in the coastal state. Calling Vijayan Kerala's "most cruel" home minister, senior Congress leader MM Hassan had alleged that Youth Congress protesters were beaten up for waving black flags at the CM's motorcade.

The father of Twisha Sharma, found dead at her in-laws' home, has demanded a fresh post-mortem at AIIMS-Delhi, alleging a cover-up and refuting claims of drug use by his daughter. He suspects murder and calls for an independent investigation, criticizing the anticipatory bail granted to his daughter's mother-in-law.

The northern plains and heart of India prepare for a relentless surge of heat, as Delhi might swelter at a scorching 45°C. The Indian Meteorological Department warns of extreme weather, urging those most at risk to take necessary precautions. Meanwhile, amidst the heatwave, sporadic showers and thunderstorms are forecasted for Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and adjacent areas.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told WSJ at the World Economic Forum in Davos that software is heading toward being "cheap, maybe essentially free," warning that whole careers built around writing code may not survive the AI shift. The Anthropic chief executive also predicted SaaS incumbents leaning on code complexity as a moat could "go bust" as ServiceNow, Snowflake and Microsoft stocks slide and Anthropic eyes a $900 billion valuation.

West Bengal's new cabinet, led by chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, has decided to end religious-based government aid from June. A new 'Annapurna' scheme will provide Rs 3,000 monthly to eligible women, who will also get free bus travel. The state will also review its OBC list and form a new Pay Commission.

The Central Information Commission ruled the BCCI is not under the RTI Act, dismissing an appeal seeking information on its national representation and player selection. The CIC noted that increased government oversight could disrupt BCCI's finely balanced economic structure, citing its financial independence and market-driven operations, particularly the IPL's success.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that offering namaz on public roads is not permissible, as it disrupts traffic and inconveniences the public. He emphasized that roads are for movement and suggested organized religious practices in designated places or in shifts to maintain public order and normal life.

Aditya Dhar’s 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' continues its historic, record-shattering theatrical run, reaching a domestic net of Rs 1,146.03 crore by Day 61. Already ruling the roost as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, the Ranveer Singh starrer is now targeting the Rs 1,150 crore milestone while aggressively chasing Pushpa 2’s domestic record of Rs 1,234.10 crore. Boasting a massive worldwide gross of Rs 1,798.24 crore, the high-stakes espionage thriller maintains steady theatrical momentum across India even as its international streaming version launches on Netflix.

Delhi Capitals kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a win, but player availability, especially Mitchell Starc's, remains a season-long concern. Coach Hemang Badani highlighted the challenges of overseas player access due to national board decisions. Starc's match-winning four-wicket haul proved his value, earning him praise for professionalism and mentorship.