Times of India

Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement from international cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series has signaled the start of India's transition phase. Aakash Chopra believes Ashwin's decision stemmed from limited overseas opportunities, exacerbated by Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar's presence. Chopra anticipates more retirements may follow, reshaping the team's composition in the coming months.

US authorities are poised to blacklist Chinese chipmaker Sophgo, following the discovery of a TSMC-produced chip within Huawei's Ascend 910B AI processor. This suggests Sophgo illicitly supplied the chip to Huawei, violating US trade restrictions. Sophgo, linked to Bitmain, allegedly supplied chips to Chinese government entities, despite denying ties with Huawei.

Australian media created controversy by criticizing Ravindra Jadeja for answering interview questions in Hindi at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The BCCI had arranged the interaction for Indian journalists, but some unaccredited Australian media attended.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a new scholarship for Dalit students, named after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. This followed recent political controversy sparked by Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about Ambedkar in Parliament, which led to protests and disruptions, including physical altercations between MPs. The opposition demanded Shah's resignation while the BJP accused the Congress of insulting Ambedkar.

Six people, including two children, were killed when a container truck toppled onto their SUV near Nelamangala, Bengaluru, on Saturday morning. The accident occurred on National Highway 4, causing a 3-km traffic jam. The family was traveling in a Volvo XC90 when the truck collided with another truck and fell on their vehicle.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led the 55th GST Council meeting in Jaisalmer. AAC blocks with high fly ash content will now face a lower 12% GST. Conversely, used vehicles, including electric ones, see an increased 18% rate on sale.

Drone attacks rocked Kazan, Russia, hitting residential buildings and prompting airport closures. No casualties were reported. This follows a deadly missile exchange with Ukraine, where Russia accused Ukraine of killing five in Kursk. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have downed 57 Russian drones and intercepted missiles aimed at Kyiv, though debris caused damage and one fatality.

Zerodha's social media post highlighted the imbalance between work and personal life, sparking online discussions. Using graphs, they depicted how much time individuals spend with colleagues versus family and pets, urging reflection on priorities and work culture's demands.

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised Virat Kohli to adjust his approach for the fourth Test at the MCG. Bangar suggests Kohli play closer to his body, capitalizing on his strong record at the venue. He believes this adjustment will help Kohli regain his rhythm after a recent dip in form and contribute significantly to India's performance.

Alisha Parveen, who played Raahi in the popular show Anupamaa, has been unexpectedly replaced. Parveen expressed shock and disappointment at the sudden decision, stating she received no prior notice or explanation. Adrija Roy is reportedly taking over the role. This change comes amidst a popular romantic storyline involving Raahi, leaving fans wondering about the plot's future.

Ravichandran Ashwin, India's second-highest Test wicket-taker, has announced his retirement from international cricket during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Teammate Ravindra Jadeja acknowledged the significant loss but expressed confidence in finding a suitable replacement. Ashwin's illustrious career includes 537 Test wickets, along with ODI and T20I contributions, marking him as one of India's greatest bowlers.

A tanker truck carrying LPG collided with another truck on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway in Rajasthan, India, resulting in a massive fire that killed 14 people and injured 28 others. The ensuing blaze destroyed 37 vehicles. Prime Minister Modi announced compensation for the victims and their families. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

Cricket legend EAS Prasanna believes lack of team support led to Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement. Ashwin, India's second-highest Test wicket-taker, retired after the Brisbane Test. Prasanna felt Ashwin's overseas omissions impacted his performance. He compared Ashwin to Nathan Lyon, calling them classical spinners. Prasanna expects Ashwin to excel in coaching and mentoring roles.

Ravindra Jadeja expressed his deep sadness over Ravichandran Ashwin's surprising mid-series retirement from international cricket. Jadeja praised Ashwin as his on-field mentor, highlighting their successful partnership which yielded 587 wickets in 58 Tests. Ashwin, India's second-highest Test wicket-taker, retires with 537 wickets.

Keanu Reeves's portrayal of quarterback Shane Falco in "The Replacements" sparked a rumor about a Baltimore Ravens tryout. Reeves denied the rumor in an interview, though acknowledged the fun speculation. The film, loosely inspired by the 1987 NFL strike, achieved moderate box office success.

Star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket after the Gabba Test. Harbhajan Singh dismissed rumors of a rift between them, praising Ashwin's achievements and emphasising mutual respect. Harbhajan Singh clarified his criticism of spin-friendly Indian pitches, stating it wasn't directed at any individual. Ashwin picked 765 wickets in international cricket in 379 innings, while Harbhajan scalped 707 wickets in his illustrous career.

Abhinav Arora's lawyer, Pankaj Arya, filed a complaint in Mathura against YouTubers for allegedly trolling Arora and Sanatana Dharma. Arya stated they wouldn't spare the YouTubers and would pursue legal action up to the Supreme Court. A court hearing was held, and the next hearing is scheduled for January 3rd.

The Supreme Court slammed the misuse of temporary contracts. The court highlighted the exploitation of workers, especially in the gig economy. The court ordered reinstatement of sweepers who worked for two decades. The sweepers were employed by the Central Water Commission. The court ordered back wages for the sweepers. The court stressed fair employment practices for government organizations.

PM Modi will visit Kuwait on December 21-22. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years. The visit will enhance ties between India and Kuwait. Discussions will cover trade, defense, and energy cooperation. PM Modi will meet Kuwaiti leaders and the Indian diaspora. He will also attend the Arabian Gulf Cup opening ceremony.

Seth Meyers criticized Elon Musk's influence on Donald Trump and his stance on the government shutdown, comparing it to a dystopian "Christmas Carol." The House passed a funding bill despite opposition from Trump and Musk, with Trump's team asserting his continued leadership within the Republican party.