Times of India

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Congress for naming its new headquarters Indira Bhawan instead of honoring former PM Manmohan Singh. He accused the Congress of disrespecting Singh and neglecting the Sikh community, highlighting past instances of alleged humiliation. Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi attended the inauguration, where Rahul criticized the ruling party's views on India.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured detailed images of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant, revealing wood grain-like patterns in interstellar dust. These unprecedented 3D views offer new insights into star evolution and dust dynamics. Future studies with the Webb and Nancy Grace Roman telescopes aim to further explore star life cycles and cosmic light echoes.

India has successfully tested its first indigenous micro-missile system, Bhargavastra, designed to counter swarm drone threats. The system can detect small drones at over 6 km and take them down using guided micro munitions.

India Women set a new ODI record with a total of 435/5 against Ireland, thanks to centuries from Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana. Mandhana's fast century and their 233-run partnership led India's dominance. This surpasses both Indian men's and women's previous highest scores, highlighting the rise of India's women in international cricket.

Meta has apologised to India for CEO Mark Zuckerberg's claim that incumbents lost elections globally post-Covid, which was inaccurate for India. Shivnath Thakural of Meta India apologised for this 'inadvertent error.' Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Parliamentary Committee head Nishikant Dubey demanded clarification and an apology, emphasizing the positive governance record of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

BJP criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for claiming his party battles the RSS, BJP, and the Indian state, comparing his remarks to George Soros's agenda. Gandhi also raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra elections and targeted RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, calling his statement on India's independence 'treason' and an insult to the independence movement.

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre and the Election Commission following Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's plea challenging amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules of 1961. Ramesh argues that such amendments should not be made without public consultation, as they are crucial for maintaining election transparency.

TCS has revised its work-from-office policy, establishing stricter office attendance requirements with allowed exceptions for personal emergencies and network issues. Backdated entries are limited, and bulk uploads are prohibited.

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.