Times of India

Facial analysis report confirms that the arrested man, Shariful Fakir, matches the CCTV footage of the intruder who attacked actor Saif Ali Khan. Police, who faced initial doubts due to appearance discrepancies, used forensic testing. Awaited are DNA profiling results to further strengthen the case.

January 2025 was the third warmest January in India since 1901, with an average temperature of 18.98°C. The Indian Meteorological Department predicts that February will be warmer and drier than normal across most parts of the country, with below-normal rainfall expected except in some areas.

Phyllis Fong, the USDA inspector general, was escorted out of her office after disputing her dismissal by the Trump administration, citing improper procedures. The White House defended the move, describing the firings as necessary to replace partisan bureaucrats. Fong had overseen significant probes into food safety and animal welfare.

India defeated England by 15 runs in the fourth T20I to seal the series in Pune on Friday. With the win, India have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Hardik Pandya (53) and Shivam Dube (53) scored commanding fifties to power India to 181 for 9. Spinner Ravi Bishnoi (3/28) and concussion substitute Harshit Rana (3/33) then shared six wickets between them after Varun Chakravarthy's 2-28 to bowl out England for 166.

A consortium of US-based Indian tech executives, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, has won the bid to own 49% of The Hundred's Lord's franchise, London Spirit. The consortium participated in an e-auction process, paying 49% of the GB£295 million bid value. The remaining 51% will remain with the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

India pacer Harshit Rana made a unique record by making his T20I debut mid-match as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube during the 4th against England in Pune. Rana's debut included taking a couple of wickets, making him the first player in a full member team to debut in this manner during a T20I.

Kashyap Patel's confirmation hearing as FBI Director nominee and Tulsi Gabbard's hearing as Director of National Intelligence nominee highlighted their Hindu faith and experiences of racism and bigotry. These references triggered mixed reactions within Trump's MAGA base, with some embracing the diversity and others expressing concerns. If confirmed, Patel and Gabbard would make historic appointments.

Sonia Gandhi's "poor thing" remark about President Murmu sparked controversy, with the BJP blaming Congress for disrespecting the President. PM Modi accused Congress of elitism and undermining marginalized communities. Congress hit back, claiming BJP disrespected the President by not inviting her to key events. The Rashtrapati Bhavan dismissed claims of the President being tired.

The Economic Survey 2025 highlights potential risks for the Indian stock market due to elevated valuations in the US market, with recent retail investor trends adding to concerns. Historical data shows that US market corrections significantly impact Indian markets, necessitating increased vigilance.

The anointment of film actress Mamta Kulkarni as Mahamandeleshwar by Kinnar Akhara has caused internal disputes. Rishi Ajaydas, claiming to be the founder, removed Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi from her post for procedural violations. Tripathi dismissed the claims, stating Ajaydas is not a member and legal action will be taken.

Despite summons, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna have not appeared in court for misleading advertisements. Multiple cases were filed against them, with bailable warrants issued, yet they remained absent. The Supreme Court warns states of contempt for not acting against such ads under the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, 1956.

Sachin Tendulkar, the cricket legend known for having the most Test and ODI runs, is set to receive BCCI's Lifetime Achievement Award during their annual gala in Mumbai. The honor comes after his impressive international career, which includes 664 matches and 18,426 ODI runs.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy attributes the company's streamlined decision-making process to his continued leadership. As Amazon plans to cut thousands of middle management positions by March 2025, the restructuring could save the company between $2.1 billion and $3.6 billion annually. Jassy emphasizes the company's efforts to combat excessive bureaucracy.

Microsoft has initiated immediate job cuts due to performance issues, with impacted employees losing access to systems, buildings, and benefits on their last day. Terminated workers will not receive severance packages and future job applications to Microsoft will consider past performance. The cuts are part of broader layoffs in various divisions, but headcount impact is expected to be minimal.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg urged employees to prepare for an intense year, highlighting AI advancements and upcoming layoffs. He emphasized ambition for AI with a potential billion users and defended policy changes, including DEI rollbacks and return-to-office plans. Revealing Meta's progress, he affirmed strong growth for smart glasses and AI users while building a partnership with the US government.

Sam Altman faced criticism for his comment that competing with ChatGPT with an AI model under $10 million is 'totally hopeless.' Anupam Mittal, Shark Tank judge, criticized Altman, emphasizing Indian innovation. Mittal asserts that India will develop multiple foundational models soon and highlights the perceived arrogance in Altman's stance.