Times of India

The Union home ministry permitted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for their alleged involvement in the Delhi liquor scam. Kejriwal argued that the trial's authorization was invalid without specific sanction for PMLA prosecution.

An auto-rickshaw lost control and crashed into multiple vehicles, including a luxury bus, on the Mumbai-Agra highway in Maharashtra's Thane district, resulting in the deaths of three bus passengers and injuries to 15 others. Emergency teams responded, and the injured were taken to a hospital, with three in critical condition.

Neil Gaiman, renowned author, faces accusations of sexual assault from eight women. He denies the allegations and asserts that all his sexual activities were consensual. He expresses regret over his past actions and vows to earn back trust. Several of his film and TV projects are reportedly affected.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's farewell address is interrupted by a protester accusing him and the Biden administration of supporting alleged Israeli atrocities against Palestinians. Despite the disruption, Blinken outlines ongoing US efforts for a Gaza post-war plan and hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Mumbai Cricket Association honored cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Vinod Kambli during the 50th anniversary celebrations of Wankhede Stadium. Kambli, encouraged stadium-goers with memories of his career milestones and emphasized hard work as key to success in cricket, drawing inspiration from his own and Sachin Tendulkar's journeys. After his felicitation, Kambli reminisced about his playing days at the iconic venue.

Southern California is facing critical wildfire conditions due to dry winds and parched terrain. With significant evacuation orders in place, power outages affecting thousands, and arrests made for wildfire-related offenses, the National Weather Service warns of extremely dangerous fire weather, potentially worsening until Wednesday.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 76,700, Nifty50 was near 23,200.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed claims of plotting to assassinate US President-elect Donald Trump, calling them baseless. He emphasised Iran's consistent denial of such actions and alleged that the accusations are attempts to promote Iranophobia. Pezeshkian reiterated Iran's openness to dialogue but stressed the importance of mutual trust and commitment.

Amidst recent Test series losses, BCCI highlights lack of team bonding and fitness regimen issues. They plan to reassess head coach Gautam Gambhir's role post-Champions Trophy. Proposed changes include curbing family tour durations and reintroducing strict fitness criteria. Gambhir's optional training sessions are scrapped to enhance team synergy. Measures aim to rebuild team spirit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Mumbai to commission three naval vessels—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—enhancing India's maritime security and defence manufacturing. He also inaugurates the Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple, an ISKCON initiative in Navi Mumbai, promoting peace and Vedic teachings. The events highlight advances in indigenous defence capabilities and spiritual development.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir and bowling coach Morne Morkel experienced tension during India's Australia tour due to discipline issues. The BCCI is monitoring support staff performance, focusing on batting coach Abhishek Nayar and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, with potential contract limits to address loyalty concerns.

A psychologist in Nagpur, who ran a residential clinic, has been accused of sexually exploiting girl students during late-night therapy sessions over a decade. Explicit pictures and videos of the minors were found on his phone. The psychologist used acupressure therapy as a pretense to touch the girls inappropriately.

Rich Miner, Android co-founder, has responded to Bill Gates' comments on Microsoft's $400 billion mobile market failure. Miner highlighted that he helped create Android to prevent Microsoft from stifiling mobile innovation, blaming Gates for the company's failure against Android. Gates admitted Microsoft's delay cost them immense market value.

Delhi Police filed an FIR against AAP for allegedly posting AI-generated photos and videos of PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on its official X handle. The content, involving AI-deepfake technology, portrayed BJP leaders in a negative light. AAP claims this is BJP's tactic as elections approach, alleging diversion from real issues and accusing BJP of illegal voter manipulation.

Dense fog covered Delhi, causing disruptions in daily life with reduced visibility and cold temperatures. Flight operations continue, but delays are expected. Train delays are reported as well. Delhi's air quality remains poor, exacerbating health issues. The maximum temperature was 21.2°C, and the minimum was 8.9°C. Improvement in fog conditions is expected by afternoon.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained by authorities following his declaration of martial law in December, which he claimed was to counter an 'anti-state' opposition. A multi-day operation involving over 1,000 officers culminated in his arrest, leading to a focus on the Constitutional Court's deliberations on his impeachment.

Ravichandran Ashwin addressed his retirement from international cricket, stating that a farewell game wasn't necessary. He retired after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, feeling his creativity on the field had ended. Ashwin emphasised the importance of ending his career on his terms and expressed his intention to continue playing cricket elsewhere.

Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's 'Game Changer' launched with box office success, hitting Rs. 100 crore in its first week despite a decline from its opening day. The political drama sparked controversy over inflated earnings claims. The film's collections are showing signs of recovery.

The SEC has sued Elon Musk, accusing him of failing to disclose his Twitter stock ownership on time before his acquisition of the platform in 2022. The delay allegedly allowed Musk to buy shares at a lower price, underpaying by at least $150 million.

Joburg Super Kings triumphed over Durban's Super Giants with a 28-run victory in their SA20 clash, thanks to standout performances from spinners Tabraiz Shamsi, Donovan Ferreira, and Imran Tahir. Chasing 169/7, the Super Giants were bowled out for 141, despite Quinton de Kock's 55. Spinners secured JSK's second consecutive win.