Times of India

India's senior selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, will announce the provisional squad for the Champions Trophy in Mumbai on Saturday. Choices for the middle-order positions are crucial, with Shreyas Iyer being almost certain. The choice between all-rounders Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja is pivotal, given Axar's recent form.

Here’s the evidence. Both times that he won the presidency, he beat female candidates. The man who beat him last time lost mental cognition halfway through the battle, forcing the Democrats to install a Black-Indian female candidate with six vacillating accents who couldn’t take softball interviews to save her life and struggled whenever she was required to speak rather than laugh. Divine intervention?

US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a phone call just days before Trump's inauguration. Although Xi will not attend, vice president Han Zheng will represent China, marking a significant first. The Chinese foreign ministry emphasised the importance of a cooperative relationship between the nations. High-profile international leaders have also confirmed their attendance.

Millions of Americans are migrating to the Chinese lifestyle app RedNote as a TikTok ban looms. This platform has become a hub for US-China cultural exchange filled with memes, jokes, and candid conversations. The app's unique global interface encourages direct interaction between users from both nations, challenging assumptions and fostering digital diplomacy.

Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the Modi government's handling of the job market, alleging data manipulation to cover up declining employment. He cites polls showing high unemployment among youth and difficulties in finding jobs, accusing the government of misleading the country and failing to deliver on its promise of creating two crore jobs annually.

US president-elect Donald Trump expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, causing Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to emphasize that only Greenland can decide its future. Their conversation highlighted the strong American interest in Greenland but left the issue unresolved. They also discussed security in the Arctic, trade ties, and international conflicts.

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is questionable for the game against Miami Heat due to a right elbow strain. His absence would greatly affect the Nuggets, who also have Aaron Gordon listed as questionable and Jamal Murray as probable. The game will be broadcast at 8 p.m. ET from the Kaseya Center.

Three high school basketball players helped capture a man accused of setting a woman on fire but were denied a $10,000 reward because they called 911 instead of a designated tip line. Their actions were praised by the NYPD, but bureaucratic rules have prevented them from receiving the reward.

​The original poster’s claim was met with backlash from several prominent voices on the platform. Elad Strohmayer, a diplomat and descendant of Holocaust survivors, responded by contrasting the harrowing experiences of Auschwitz victims with the circumstances in Gaza, stating, “When my great aunt survived the genocide in Auschwitz, she wasn’t drinking coffee, wearing jeans, shoes, or looking freshly groomed.” His post underscored what he views as a critical distinction between genocide and the consequences of a war instigated by Hamas.

The Indian team for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai and Pakistan will be selected in Mumbai on Saturday. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar will announce the squad, but ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to be picked due to a back injury. Rohit Sharma is expected to be named captain, while Karun Nair's inclusion remains undecided.

India reiterates commitment to crime-free border with Bangladesh, stressing enhanced security measures, adherence to bilateral agreements, and implementing technical solutions. Both nations emphasize cooperation in addressing cross-border criminal activities, as highlighted during meetings with respective high commissioners this week.

Critics argue that overseeing Trump’s personal detail of 85 agents is vastly different from managing the Secret Service’s complex operations and vast budget. Curran’s promotion bypasses traditional pathways taken by past directors, raising questions about his readiness to tackle the agency’s systemic challenges.

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla apologizes for offensive comments about AAP MLA Rituraj Jha's surname, made during a news debate. His apology aims to ease tensions with Purvanchali communities in Delhi ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, where AAP and BJP are the major contenders.

Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for the Delhi assembly elections focuses on women, the poor, and the elderly. Key promises include free gas cylinders for Holi and Diwali, Rs 21,000 for pregnant women, increased pensions for seniors, and Rs 5 meals in slums. BJP vows to probe AAP’s schemes.

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan underwent surgery to remove a knife fragment from his spine after being attacked at his Mumbai residence. The surgery, involving neurosurgery and plastic surgery, was successful. Khan, 54, is in stable condition and recovering in the ICU. Doctors anticipate moving him to a ward and possibly discharging him within a few days.

The BMW iX1 Long Wheelbase features a closed-off grille accented by silver inserts, dual LED headlamps, dual-tone alloy wheels, flush door handles, and a contrasting black roof. Inside, it offers a panoramic sunroof, a Harman Kardon audio system, a floating center console, a curved display, and an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite.