Times of India

Unnao rape victim alleges the investigating officer colluded with the judge, aiming to break her spirit and halt her pursuit of justice. This accusation follows the Delhi High Court's decision to grant bail to convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar, suspending his life sentence.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy highlights the tournament's crucial role in India's domestic cricket. Player earnings are tiered by experience, not stardom, with seasoned cricketers like Kohli and Sharma earning Rs 60,000 per match, a fraction of their international fees. Daily allowances and performance-based awards supplement this income.

The Delhi government has postponed the DSSSB examinations scheduled for March as it reviews demands to raise the maximum age limit for candidates. The decision follows protests by aspirants who missed earlier exams due to age restrictions caused by delayed recruitment. Education Minister Ashish Sood said the move aims to ensure fairness and fill long-pending vacancies in schools and departments. New exam dates will be announced after age relaxation is finalised.

Elon Musk voiced concerns over rising silver prices as China's new export rules approach. Starting January 1, 2026, China will restrict silver exports, requiring licenses for companies. This, coupled with a structural supply deficit and collapsing physical inventories, is driving a real supply squeeze, impacting industrial demand for critical sectors like EVs and solar panels.

India's economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025, achieving 8.2% GDP growth amidst global trade wars and tariffs. A rare 'Goldilocks' phase of low inflation and accommodative monetary policy, coupled with GST 2.0 and tax relief, bolstered domestic demand. The year concluded with mixed stock market trends, record FIIs, rupee pressure and tariffs highlighting ongoing global uncertainties.

Mikel Arteta's journey from Premier League player to Arsenal head coach has yielded significant financial rewards, with his $25 million net worth primarily from his managerial salary and bonuses. His wife, Lorena Bernal, a former Miss Spain and actress, contributes an estimated $5-$10 million to their combined wealth of $30-$35 million through her diverse career and investments.

Elon Musk has sparked controversy by warning that New York City's new Fire Department Commissioner, Lillian Bonsignore, lacks the necessary firefighting experience, predicting fatal consequences. Bonsignore, a 31-year EMS veteran, is defended by Mayor-elect Mamdani, who highlights EMS's growing role and the Commissioner's managerial focus. Tech figures like David Sacks have echoed Musk's concerns.

The BJP has accused the Gandhi-Vadra family of open hatred towards Dalits, citing an incident where Jairam Ramesh allegedly directed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to read a note aloud. This comes as Congress announced nationwide protests against the alleged replacement of MGNREGA with the 'VB G Ram G Act', which they deem an insult to Mahatma Gandhi.

"It probably started quite slow and it's hard to explain. Not tennis bally normally, that's from like the moisture of the wicket," Smith said during the post-match press conference. He added that the thickness of the grass affected how the ball behaved after pitching.

Steve Smith has become Australia's second highest run-scorer against England in Ashes history. He surpassed Allan Border during the recent Test match. Smith's consistent performance over many Ashes contests places him in elite company. The match itself was a low-scoring affair dominated by bowlers on a challenging pitch. England ultimately secured a victory in a closely fought contest.

To celebrate his 60th birthday, Salman Khan unveiled the intense teaser for Battle of Galwan. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the war epic features Khan as Colonel Santosh Babu. The 1.12 minute long teaser shows Salman Khan riling up the soldiers of his regiment ahead of an epic battle with the Chinese troops.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is revealing surprising details about its journey. Scientists observed unusual, wobbling jet-like features in its sun-facing anti-tail, suggesting a rotation period of about 15.5 hours. This offers a rare glimpse into the behaviour of a pristine object from another star system reacting to solar heat for the first time, aiding our understanding of planetary formation elsewhere.

"When you go out there and you're faced with those conditions, you've got to crack on and deal with it," Stokes said after England ended a 15-year wait for a Test win on Australian soil. Smith said the pitch had too much grass, which created excessive seam movement and made batting difficult.

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh praised the RSS's organizational strength, highlighting how grassroots workers rise to leadership. He later clarified his support for 'sangathan' (organization) but remained opposed to the RSS and Prime Minister Modi. Singh also urged Rahul Gandhi to implement internal reforms within the Congress, drawing parallels with his push for Election Commission reforms.

Virat Kohli played a strong innings of 77 for Delhi against Gujarat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Gujarat spinner Vishal Jayswal took Kohli's wicket. After the match, Jayswal shared a memorable moment with Kohli, receiving an autograph and a photograph. Kohli had previously scored 131 in the tournament. He is not expected to play further matches.

Nearly a year after a fatal stampede at a Pushpa 2 event, Hyderabad police have filed a chargesheet naming actor Allu Arjun as an accused. The incident, which resulted in a woman's death and her son's severe injury, is attributed to the actor's sudden arrival causing a massive fan rush.