Times of India

Delhi Police are investigating alleged data collection for the AAP's 'Mahila Samman Yojna' scheme after concerns raised by Congress' Sandeep Dikshit. Lt Governor Saxena directed an inquiry into improper personal information gathering. The Delhi government departments have denied the existence of such a scheme, distancing themselves from AAP's claims as elections approach.

India speedster Mohammed Siraj on Sunday picked up three crucial wickets to help India make a strong comeback in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Earlier, Sunil Gavaskar's call to drop Siraj for non-performance and skipper Rohit Sharma's motivational tactics led to pacer's improved performance in the ongoing series.

President-elect Donald Trump has backed Elon Musk's support for the H-1B visa program, despite previous opposition. Trump's endorsement has caused a rift among his supporters. Big tech figures such as Musk argue that the program is essential for maintaining US industry leaders.

Sharmistha Mukherjee criticizes Congress for trolling her and her father, ex-President Pranab Mukherjee, questioning the lack of a condolence CWC meeting. She claims the party is plagued by internal issues, calls for a memorial and Bharat Ratna for late PM Manmohan Singh.

In a press conference, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said there might be a Shivling at the Uttar Pradesh chief minister's residence, amid ongoing excavation in Sambhal district. This remark came on the ninth day of excavation aimed at discovering an ancient stepwell. Efforts are being made to clear encroachments and carefully conduct the excavation under the Archaeological Survey of India's guidance.

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj led India's attack brilliantly on the fourth day of the Boxing Day Test. Bumrah's standout performance, including his 200th Test wicket, and Siraj's increased speed helped dismantle Australia's middle order. Despite a dramatic collapse, Australia extended their lead to 333 runs thanks to contributions from Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon.

Elon Musk endorsed Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in an op-ed, calling it the country's "last spark of hope." His support has sparked controversy, particularly as Germany approaches a federal election. Reactions from politicians and journalists reveal strong opposition and concern over Musk's stance. In 2021, Germany's domestic intelligence agency labelled the AfD a suspected extremist organisation at the national level.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev claimed that a plane crash in Kazakhstan, which killed 38 people, was caused by Russian intervention. He accused Russia of hiding the crash's cause and noted the plane encountered 'external interference' in Russian airspace. Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized but did not assume responsibility.

A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok crashed at Muan airport in South Korea, killing 179 of the 181 passengers on board. The plane skidded off the runway due to landing gear failure and struck a concrete barrier. Initial reports suggest a bird was stuck in the wing. Recovery operations are ongoing, and investigations are underway with retrieved flight data and voice recorders.

The India vs Australia fourth Test witnessed a record Boxing Day Test attendance with 299,329 fans. It surpassed the previous highest of 271,865 set during the 2013 Ashes Test. The match saw significant turnout from Indian fans worldwide, with Day 3 breaking several attendance records. The fifth day is yet to be played at the MCG.

A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok to South Korea crashed while landing at Muan Airport, likely due to bird strikes and adverse weather. The crash resulted in 151 confirmed deaths out of 181 people onboard. Rescue efforts and an official investigation are ongoing.

Jasprit Bumrah's 4-56 and a milestone 200th Test wicket gave India hope on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test, but Australia's lower-order resistance, led by Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins, held firm. Despite the missed catches by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Australia reached 228/9 at stumps, leading by 333 runs, setting up a thrilling final day.

BJP criticized Congress for allegedly politicizing the death of former PM Manmohan Singh, rebutting claims about the funeral's arrangements. The BJP cited adherence to state protocol and security restrictions while Congress accused BJP of showing disrespect and disrupting the proceedings. Both parties exchanged accusations over the events following Singh's death.

On Sunday, AAP's Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP of manipulating voter lists in his New Delhi assembly constituency through a strategy he termed as 'Operation Lotus.’ Kejriwal alleged that BJP is attempting to remove 5,000 voter names and add 7,500 new ones to influence the upcoming elections unfairly.

The appointment of Indian-origin entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan to a key AI advisory role in the Trump administration has sparked controversy and racist attacks online. Elon Musk supported Krishnan and condemned the racist post. Musk emphasized his respect for immigrants contributing to America, while social media users reacted strongly, both condemning the racism and mocking the situation.

Emotions ran high as Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri congratulated Nitish Kumar Reddy and his family after Nitish's remarkable century in the fourth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Gavaskar praised the sacrifices made by Nitish's family, which culminated in a memorable performance that has improved India's chances to draw the match or win in Melbourne.

Four workers died after inhaling toxic gas at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited's plant in Dahej, Bharuch district. The incident took place around 10 pm on Saturday when gas leaked from a pipe. The workers were taken to a private hospital but succumbed to the gas fumes. An investigation into the tragedy is underway.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai urged employees to focus on AI competition and regulatory challenges by 2025, emphasizing the importance of scaling the Gemini AI model. Despite increased competition and scrutiny, Pichai remains optimistic but stresses efficiency and creativity, referencing Google's early 'scrappy' days. He highlights the necessity of solving real user problems and effective execution.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai urged employees to focus on AI competition and regulatory challenges by 2025, emphasizing the importance of scaling the Gemini AI model. Despite increased competition and scrutiny, Pichai remains optimistic but stresses efficiency and creativity, referencing Google's early 'scrappy' days. He highlights the necessity of solving real user problems and effective execution.