Times of India

Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Pannun was spotted at US President Donald Trump's inauguration, raising anti-India slogans. His attendance aimed to demonstrate a supposed connection to Trump, though his efforts to establish significance and proximity to the American administration have proven ineffective.

The Ranji Trophy starts on Thursday with key Indian cricketers seeking to regain form. Important players such as Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant will be in action. Matches feature Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi vs Saurashtra. The tournament promises high-quality cricket and excitement for fans with expanded seating arrangements.

Saif Ali Khan has returned home after a robbery and knife assault incident. Meanwhile, a court ruling on the Pataudi family's ₹15,000 crore historical properties poses a threat of government acquisition under the Enemy Property Act. The properties, including Flag Staff House and Noor-Us-Sabah Palace, face claims due to Abida Sultan's migration to Pakistan.

US President Donald Trump has shown support for Elon Musk potentially buying TikTok and proposed that the US government receive a 50% ownership stake in exchange for operating permits. This comes after Trump temporarily halted TikTok's ban. Both Trump and China have expressed some flexibility regarding the sale of TikTok's US operations.

Gautam Adani confirmed that his youngest son Jeet Adani will marry Diva Jaimin Shah in a traditional ceremony on February 7, 2025, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The wedding, following a simple and family-oriented approach, will mark the culmination of their engagement from March 2023.

Netflix is raising prices across all U.S. subscription plans, including the first hike for ad-supported plans. The standard ad-free plan sees the largest jump, while increased costs start immediately for new subscribers and roll out in the next billing cycle for existing members.

Mohammed Shami returns to international cricket for India after over a year, drawing parallels between flying a kite and cricket. Shami emphasizes the importance of balance, rhythm, and confidence. His comeback follows significant performances in domestic cricket, overcoming injury and rehabilitation to rejoin India's pace attack ahead of the T20I series against England.

Mohammad Kaif stresses the importance of veteran cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for India's 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign. He highlights their critical roles and the need for their inclusion despite their advancing ages. Kaif underscores the batting challenges in Dubai and the necessity for Team India to adapt to secure victories.

Donald Trump assumed the US presidency and signed multiple executive orders focusing on climate and immigration. His orders included ending birthright citizenship and imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Trump's actions faced legal pushback from states and global leaders warned against trade wars. Stock markets reacted with gains, while oil prices fell due to increased US drilling concerns.

A truck carrying fruit vendors fell into a valley on the Savanur-Hubballi Road in Karnataka, resulting in at least 10 deaths and 15 injuries. The accident occurred when the truck swerved to avoid an overtaking vehicle. In a separate incident, four people, including three students, died when their vehicle overturned near Sindhanur, Raichur district.

Tilak Varma may make history in the first T20I against England. The 22-year-old could achieve three consecutive centuries. The series is important for India. Key veterans have stepped away, so emerging players like Tilak Varma must deliver. India's bowling will be led by Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh. England's lineup includes Jofra Archer and Mark Wood.

The Trump administration has initiated steps to end affirmative action in federal contracting and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This directive includes placing DEI staff on paid leave, removing DEI content from websites, and canceling related training and contracts. The move aims to shift towards merit-based recruitment practices and dismantle existing federal diversity initiatives.

Saif Ali Khan was discharged from Lilavati Hospital after sustaining multiple injuries during a robbery at his home. The family celebrated his return with festive decorations, while he is advised to rest. Mumbai police have arrested the prime suspect, an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant, who confessed to the crime.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 76,100, Nifty50 was near 23,100.

Stargazers can witness a rare planetary parade on January 21 and 25, with Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn visible to the naked eye after sunset. Uranus and Neptune need a telescope for clear viewing. Mercury will join this alignment by the end of February.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has publicly supported IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti amid backlash over his comments on cow urine's medicinal properties.

Lakers legend Magic Johnson is exploring joining an ownership group for an NBA expansion team in either Las Vegas or Kansas City. With extensive experience in sports ownership, Johnson's involvement would be significant. This move aligns with sentiments from NBA stars like LeBron James who also support expanding the league to Las Vegas.

US President Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, though other countries, including Mexico, are not obligated to adopt this change. The International Hydrographic Organization standardizes maritime names, highlighting historical naming disputes, such as the Rio Grande versus Rio Bravo, and the Persian Gulf versus Arabian Gulf.

Legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers hinted at a potential comeback, inspired by his kids. He retired in 2021 but is considering playing casual cricket for fun, not wanting the pressure of professional leagues. Known for innovative play, de Villiers was a key player for RCB in IPL and still admired figures like Imran Tahir.

The National Anti-Doping Agency (Nada) has expanded its anti-doping programme to include more elite cricketers in 2025. Notable names like Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Shubman Gill are added to the 'Registered Testing Pool' (RTP). Nada's dope control officers will collect urine samples during upcoming matches, ensuring cricketers' compliance with anti-doping regulations.