Times of India

Indian selectors have dropped Shubman Gill from the 2026 T20 World Cup squad, citing his recent form slump. Despite this, former spinner Harbhajan Singh believes it's not an end for Gill, highlighting the intense competition. Suryakumar Yadav retains captaincy, with selectors backing his ability to deliver. Axar Patel is vice-captain, and Ishan Kishan returns.

Stephen Curry's son, Canon, showcased remarkable dribbling skills during a Warriors game. The view captivated fans and the clip went viral. Comparisons to 'The Lion King's' Simba emerged, with many predicting a bright future for the young prodigy. Canon, the youngest of Stephen and Ayesha Curry's four children, is already impressing with his talent.

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80. A dominant political figure for decades, Zia had been in critical condition for months. She served as prime minister twice, first becoming the nation's first female premier in 1991.

Uttarakhand CM assures strict punishment for the culprits in the alleged racial murder of Tripura student Anjel Chakma, with a special team dispatched to Nepal to apprehend the absconding accused. While the CM expressed deep sorrow and pledged exemplary punishment, preliminary findings suggest the racial slurs might have been misconstrued.

Delhi started its day on Tuesday shrouded in heavy fog, which severely impaired visibility and created chaotic traffic conditions. The air quality dropped to alarming levels, reaching both 'very poor' and 'severe' status.

Anthony Joshua is recovering in hospital after a fatal road crash in Nigeria claimed the lives of two of his closest friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami. The pair were integral members of his team, serving as personal trainer and strength coach. Joshua survived the collision and remains in a stable condition as investigations continue.

US forces killed two suspected "male narco-terrorists" in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Eastern Pacific. This brings the total killed in Washington's campaign to at least 107. The military claims intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement in drug trafficking, though evidence for the strikes remains unprovided, sparking debate over legality.

As Indian airlines face a dwindling pool of pilots due to updated flight duty regulations, IndiGo and Air India are ramping up their recruitment efforts. IndiGo, in particular, is set to hire 100 new pilots this January, with captains receiving enticing signing bonuses that could soar to ₹50 lakh.

Dhurandhar, the spy-thriller starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, is a massive box office success. The film has crossed Rs 701 crore in India and Rs 1078 crore worldwide. It has surpassed Kalki 2898 AD and Pathaan in collections. Dhurandhar is now chasing Jawan's lifetime earnings and is set to become the biggest Bollywood grosser.

Bhandup West faced a devastating tragedy when a BEST bus driver, during a U-turn, lost control, resulting in the tragic deaths of four individuals and injuries to fourteen pedestrians. The electric AC bus careened off the road, striking a pole before impacting innocent bystanders.

Mandhana’s run-scoring at the top of the order has played a key role in India Women’s results this season. She has scored runs in different formats and conditions while setting up innings for the team.

She said the team remains a work in progress and that thinking too much about the recent ODI World Cup win will not help future results.

Industrial output surged to a 25-month high in November, driven by a strong rebound in manufacturing and mining sectors. Consumer durables and non-durables also showed robust expansion, signaling a positive consumption scenario. Capital goods output also maintained healthy momentum, indicating sustained investment activity.