Times of India

Elon Musk has offered $1 billion to Wikipedia to rename itself 'Dickipedia' for a minimum of one year. This proposal was initially made last year and still stands. Musk's offer has sparked significant attention and curiosity about why the Wikimedia Foundation requires substantial funding despite the low operational costs of running Wikipedia.

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith have faced a challenging 2024 with limited centuries, while Kane Williamson and Joe Root have excelled in Test cricket. Former cricketer Ravi Shastri believes Kohli and Smith retain their danger factor due to their resilience and hunger for runs.

A 17-year-old Class 10 student was lured to a birthday party where he was assaulted, humiliated, and urinated upon by his classmates in Basti. Devastated by the incident and police inaction, he took his own life. The local police registered a case and suspended an officer for negligence.

Olympic medallist PV Sindhu married entrepreneur Venkata Datta Sai in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends in Udaipur. The wedding included traditional rituals and a lively Sangeet ceremony. Sindhu, known for her illustrious badminton career, recently won the Syed Modi International, adding to her multiple accolades and titles.

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on hunger strike since November 26, called for nationwide unity among farmers to secure their rights. Addressing protesters, he emphasized the fight for a legal guarantee on minimum support price (MSP). With deteriorating health, he urged farmers to prevent his forced removal. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann urged the central government to engage in dialogue with the farmers.

Bhaskar, the father of the child critically injured in the tragic Sandhya theatre stampede, said Allu Arjun and the Telangana government were supporting them. The father also said that the child's condition was improving. Actor Allu Arjun is accused in the December 4 incident that claimed a young mother’s life and left her son in critical condition.

Indian cricketer Axar Patel announced the birth of his son, Haksh Patel, sharing a touching Instagram post. Due to personal commitments and overseas performance considerations, Axar was unavailable for India's squad selection in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Mumbai's Tanush Kotian replaced him, with Kuldeep Yadav still recovering from surgery.

Five soldiers were killed and eight injured in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch sector when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge. The incident occurred during operational duty, and rescue operations are ongoing with the injured receiving medical care. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver lost control at a turn.

BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai blasts Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for allegedly targeting Telugu star Allu Arjun in connection with a stampede incident. Annamalai accuses Reddy of political vendetta and misuse of power, while emphasizing the need for impartiality and rule of law.

The report is based on testimony, financial records, and communications gathered during the investigation, which concluded despite Gaetz's resignation from Congress.

The BJP has launched a counterattack against the Congress over Amit Shah's remark on Ambedkar and a recent parliamentary scuffle. BJP leaders accused Congress of historic disrespect towards Ambedkar and challenged the party to apologize for an edited clip of Shah’s statement, claiming Congress is frustrated after poor poll performances and engaging in divisive politics.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticises opposition INDIA bloc's no-confidence motion as a 'rusted' tool and highlights their haste. He stresses the importance of expression and dialogue for democracy. Dhankhar warns against systematic attempts to undermine national institutions and emphasizes media's role in holding public representatives accountable.

Donald Trump’s recent comments about acquiring Greenland, reclaiming the Panama Canal, and jokingly annexing Canada have reignited global tensions. With his return to the Oval Office approaching, his remarks highlight his disruptive approach to foreign policy. These statements have alarmed US allies and raised concerns about the impact on relationships with Greenland, Panama, and Canada.

Congress MLA Bhupathi Reddy condemned Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun, accusing him of disrespecting Telangana CM and questioning his contributions to society. Reddy threatened to ban Arjun's films in Telangana, criticizing the actor's behavior following a stampede incident at a theatre that resulted in a woman's death.

Michael Vaughan addressed Australian media's uproar over Ravindra Jadeja's Hindi responses at an interview, suggesting the use of AI tools for translation. The controversy arose when unaccredited Australian journalists showed up at Jadeja's interaction arranged by BCCI, causing friction since he only answered questions in Hindi.

Matthew Hayden advises Virat Kohli to curb his off-stump shots and draw inspiration from Sachin Tendulkar's disciplined Sydney knock in 2004 to regain form in the remaining Border Gavaskar Trophy Tests. Kohli is urged to focus on staying at the crease and playing more down the ground to overcome his lean patch.

The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality lifted stage IV restrictions under GRAP following an improvement in pollution levels. The capital reported an AQI of 369, with predictions of further enhancement due to favorable weather patterns. The restrictions had included banning construction activities and limiting non-essential vehicle entry.

American Airlines halted all domestic flights on Tuesday due to technical issues, affecting Christmas Eve travel plans. The company has not specified the cause, resulting in grounded planes and returned terminals. Shares dropped 3.8%, and no official statement has been made, except individual responses on social media.