Times of India

Rahul Gandhi urged the Gujarat Congress to expel leaders and workers who are aligned with BJP, stressing the need to reconnect with people to regain trust and win elections. He criticised the state’s struggling industries, calling for a new vision to support farmers and revive the sectors.

India, the only unbeaten team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, aims to maintain their flawless record in the final against New Zealand in Dubai. New Zealand, having lost to India earlier, secured their spot with a decisive win over South Africa. With both teams ready for battle, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.

United States' president Donald Trump criticised the media, accusing them of spreading fake news about his interaction with Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts during his address to Congress. Trump dismissed the controversy, which speculated on the Supreme Court's favorable rulings for him, and intensified his feud with the press.

Laughter Chefs will air a Women's Day special with Krushna Abhishek giving amusing gifts to the female contestants. Sudesh Lehrii's playful tease of Krushna dressing as a woman for a gift adds humor, while the gift exchange prompts laughter and lighthearted jabs among the participants.

On the eve of the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill practiced early at the ICC Academy. They later joined the rest of the team, including stars like Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya, at the Dubai International Stadium for their scheduled session under the scorching sun.

Warren Buffett emphasizes early financial education, highlighting six key lessons for children. These include starting early, understanding the power of saving, distinguishing needs from wants, investing in oneself, fostering entrepreneurship, and building strong financial habits. His animated series, Secret Millionaires Club, reinforces these lessons, setting kids on a path to lifelong financial success.

A man in Pakistan has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting an administrator of a WhatsApp group after being removed from the chat. The incident occurred in Peshawar, highlighting the dangers of easy access to firearms and weak law enforcement in the region.

During a recent match, Cristiano Ronaldo humorously told a fan imitating him, 'Bro, you don't look like me, you're very ugly.' Despite being rested for Al Nassr's AFC Champions League match, Ronaldo hopes to return for the second leg. Al Nassr drew 0-0 against Esteghlal, while Jhon Duran missed multiple scoring opportunities.

India will face New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9. Both teams took different routes to the final, with India's strong spin attack and reliable top order being key. The Dubai pitch favours spinners, promising a low-scoring match, with 270-280 being a competitive total.

The Gauhati High Court has granted anticipatory bail to YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani in connection with a case involving his show, India's Got Latent. Chanchlani's legal team argued his cooperation with the investigation, leading to the decision. The FIR included serious allegations under various laws.

The Delhi government approved the Mahila Samridhi Yojana on Women's Day, providing Rs 2,500 to women from economically weaker sections. With a budget allocation of Rs 5100 crores, women earning up to Rs 2.5 lakh annually and aged 18-60 years are eligible.

The CBI, in collaboration with the DRI, has initiated an investigation into gold smuggling operations at various Indian airports. This follows the arrest of Kannada actress Ranya Rao with 14.2 kg of gold at Bengaluru Airport. The Karnataka government plans to revise airport protocol services to prevent misuse.

Elon Musk has called for 'fair competition' in the Indian telecom market, reacting to the telecom majors' request to equalise spectrum pricing for satellite services.

Ravi Shastri predicts a close match between India and New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final, giving India a slight edge. He highlights the crucial roles of players like Kohli, Williamson, Santner, and Ravindra. Shastri believes all-rounders like Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Glenn Phillips could be game-changers in the final matchup.

Two women, an Israeli tourist and a homestay operator, were raped near Sanapur Lake close to Hampi, while a male tourist from Odisha was found dead after being pushed into a canal by the attackers. They were approached by three bike-borne men who first asked for petrol and later turned violent when refused money.