Times of India

Fog caused delays for 19 trains in Delhi on Monday morning, affecting railway operations. Despite the weather, defence personnel conducted Republic Day parade practice. Delhi experienced heavy fog, with a minimum temperature forecasted at 11 degrees Celsius and air quality in the 'very poor' category. The fog also impacted neighboring regions like Punjab, Haryana, UP, and North Rajasthan.

Former India cricket stars including Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma celebrated 50 years of Wankhede Stadium. Gavaskar shared memories of the inaugural match in 1975, expressing pride in the home ground. The event included cultural festivities, music, dance, and a laser show.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Monday. While BSE Sensex was near 76,800, Nifty50 was above 23,200.

Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, praised the BCCI for retaining senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the Champions Trophy 2025. He emphasised their importance to the team’s stability and success. The 15-member squad also includes notable players such as Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah. India will play their matches in the UAE.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu paid tribute to Jeyesh Ram, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Tamil Nadu, who died in a paragliding accident in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Vembu emphasized the need for stricter safety regulations in adventure sports. He also mentioned his investment in Jeyesh's venture, Tools Hub, and urged regulators to enhance oversight to prevent such tragedies.

Ahead of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump delivered a speech promising a swift shift in federal priorities. He committed to rolling back Biden's actions, initiating large-scale deportations, and addressing international conflicts. Trump assured the audience of significant changes within his first 100 days and emphasized revitalizing American strength, prosperity, and dismantling the political establishment.

In a video that has since gone viral on X, AOC says: “Congresswoman, are you going to the inauguration? Let me make myself clear. I don't celebrate rapists.”

Cricket legends gathered at Wankhede Stadium for its golden jubilee, where notable Mumbai cricketers shared memorable experiences. Rohit Sharma, showing thoughtfulness, promised to strive for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy win, aiming to celebrate at Wankhede again. The Trophy Tour also marked the occasion. The Champions Trophy, which is on a Trophy Tour around all participating countries, was brought into the Wankhede to mark the occasion.

In a dramatic courtroom scene, two lawyers jostled to represent Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, the accused in Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case. Shehzad was arrested from Thane and presented in Mumbai court where both lawyers eventually agreed to jointly represent him. The court remanded Shehzad to five days police custody.

US President-elect Donald Trump held an energetic rally in Washington, welcomed enthusiastically. Alongside tech tycoon Elon Musk, Trump vowed to end American decline with swift actions. Key points included immigration reforms and various executive orders aimed at transgender policies and critical race theory. He also promised to release crucial historical documents related to significant assassinations.

Leading TV presenter Tony Jones has apologised on-air after making offensive comments about Novak Djokovic and his Serbian supporters during the Australian Open. Djokovic boycotted a post-match interview in protest, prompting Jones to reiterate his regret for the misunderstanding and acknowledge the impact on Serbian fans.

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Mumbai police will recreate the crime scene where Saif Ali Khan was stabbed. The accused, a Bangladeshi man, was arrested in Thane and is in custody. Shehzad allegedly broke into Khan's home for theft and attacked him when spotted. Khan is recovering after a long surgery at Lilavati Hospital.

At the Coldplay concert in Navi Mumbai, 75,000 attendees generated 9 tonnes of waste. The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation worked through the night with 150 personnel to manage and clear the waste, maintaining the city's cleanliness standards. Preparations are ongoing for two more concerts.

Sachin Tendulkar recounted requesting his final match to be in Mumbai so his mother could watch him play live for the first time. He shared emotional moments from that game and reflected on India's 2011 World Cup win at Wankhede, highlighting his profound experiences at the stadium. Sachin also reflected on another iconic moment at Wankhede—India's victory in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.

President-elect Trump addressed supporters, highlighting his electoral victory and expressing optimism about America's future despite political divisions. He emphasized new government policies, including strict immigration reforms, while acknowledging a peaceful transition. Celebrations included performances by Kid Rock and Lee Greenwood, with Trump's supporters gathered in formal attire.

Israel has released 90 Palestinian prisoners, including women and minors, following the return of three Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza. The releases occurred as part of a Gaza ceasefire agreement, with the first phase of the arrangement involving the exchange of hostages and detainees. Palestinians gathered to celebrate, despite Israeli military warnings against public festivities.

An intruder targeted actor Saif Ali Khan's residence after a failed attempt at another flat in the same building. The suspect scaled walls, used ladders, and evaded CCTV cameras. He clashed with Khan's family and staff before fleeing. Police obtained his image from CCTV during the break-in attempt.

A police team tracked the accused in the Saif Ali Khan case by reviewing footage from nearly 500 CCTV cameras. The suspect was identified primarily by the color and pattern of his shoes. He loitered in Bandra and Khar for hours, changed his appearance, and was finally caught in Thane.

PM Modi praised the Election Commission for ensuring fair elections and leveraging technology to empower voters. He urged citizens to vote in large numbers to strengthen democracy, mentioning National Voters’ Day and recalling the assembly's founding guardians' emphasis on unity. Modi’s remarks come amid ongoing criticism from the opposition regarding the poll body’s conduct.