Times of India

Kamala Harris engages with Fox News and Joe Rogan's podcast, countering Trump's critiques. Trump's rhetoric increasingly worries former allies. Harris aims to attract male demographics where Trump excels, despite his attacks on her health and mental capacity. Media figures begin distancing from Trump's extremist views.

Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's vendetta against Salman Khan over a 1998 poaching case has expanded into infiltrating Bollywood, similar to Dawood Ibrahim's operations. Bishnoi, operating his gang from a Gujarat prison, commands a nationwide network of 700 members, including sharpshooters.

Pathum Nissanka ignited the crowd in the 2nd T20I against West Indies with a dazzling batting display, hitting five consecutive fours in a single over bowled by Shamar Joseph. This explosive over helped Sri Lanka to a strong start, with Nissanka scoring 54 off 49 balls as Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 162/5.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Pakistan for the first time in nearly nine years, meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during an informal dinner ahead of the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting. This visit, amid ongoing tensions over Kashmir and cross-border terrorism, follows Sushma Swaraj's 2015 trip for the 'Heart of Asia' conference.

Opposition MPs expressed concerns over violations of parliamentary conduct during a Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the Waqf bill where discussions strayed from the 2024 Amendment Bill, targeting Karnataka Congress leaders. Accusations of biased conduct led to a temporary walkout by opposition members.

India are preparing for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, emphasizing both winning and developing young talent like Harshit Rana, Nitesh Kumar Reddy, and Mayank Yadav. Captain Rohit Sharma highlighted the need for a strong fast-bowling lineup, crucial for the future Border-Gavaskar series in Australia. The team aims to create a robust bench strength.

Former Indian diplomats have dismissed Canada's allegations linking Indian diplomats to the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. They claim Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's accusations are a desperate move to gain electoral support from radical elements. Relations between India and Canada have worsened following this controversy, with both nations expelling diplomats.

Apple introduces the 7th-generation iPad mini with the advanced A17 Pro chip, promising significant CPU and graphics performance enhancements. Available in four colors, including new blue and purple, it starts at Rs 49,900. Key features include a 12MP front camera, Wi-Fi 6E, faster USB-C, 5G support, and options for up to 512GB storage.

A social media user issued 22 bomb threats targeting flights, including those bound for Lucknow and Ayodhya, causing widespread alarm. Authorities evacuated passengers and conducted security checks, focusing on flight IX 765. The UP Police Cyber Cell is investigating the hoax in coordination with the platform X to track the perpetrator.

Jemima said she had come to know that the authorities are torturing Imran Khan by completely isolating him. "We have received reports that the authorities have now turned off the lights and electricity in his cell and he is no longer allowed to leave his cell at any time. The jail cook has been sent on leave. He is now completely isolated, in solitary confinement, literally in the dark, with no contact with the outside world. His lawyers are concerned about his safety and well-being," Jemima wrote.

India faces New Zealand in the first Test at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, aiming to extend their six-match winning streak. For KL Rahul, this match is a special homecoming, evoking memories of his early cricketing days. Rahul reminisced about his journey and experiences at this ground, including cherished clubhouse canteen breakfasts.

Salman Khan receives Y+ security post Baba Siddique's death; CBFC retires Akshay Kumar's no smoking ad; celebrities mourn Atul Parchure at his funeral; Ranbir Kapoor debuts a stylish new haircut; Madhu Chopra speaks on Priyanka Chopra's early Bollywood struggles and her rise to international stardom.

“If everything works out, if everybody gets out and votes on January 5th or before. You know, it used to be, you'd have a date. Today you can vote two months before, probably three months after, they don't know what the hell they're doing. But we’re gonna straighten it all out. We’re gonna straighten that out, too. We’re gonna straighten out our election process, too," Trump said at Pennsylvania. “He mixed up his coup date and the election date,” an X user wrote.

CEC Rajiv Kumar affirmed the reliability and security of EVMs while announcing election dates for Jharkhand and Maharashtra, countering allegations by Congress leader Rashid Alvi. He clarified that EVMs are not hackable like pagers and detailed the EVM commissioning process involving party representatives.

Amid diplomatic tensions, India does not foresee immediate trade impacts with Canada despite escalating expulsions of diplomats. The strain intensified after Canada accused India of a targeted campaign, to which India responded by calling the allegations baseless and motivated, highlighting Canada's tolerance towards extremists allegedly threatening Indian diplomats and community leaders.

Kamala Harris is accused of plagiarism in her 2009 book, Smart on Crime, by conservative activist Christopher Rufo, who claims that Harris lifted content from sources like Wikipedia without proper citation. Harris refutes these allegations, calling them politically motivated attacks. A review acknowledged minor citation issues but not intentional plagiarism. Rufo's accusations have drawn notable attention, but Harris maintains that her book included necessary citations, dismissing the claims as attempts to undermine her growing bipartisan support.

India’s Ravichandran Ashwin applauded Pakistan's Kamran Ghulam on social media for his remarkable century on Test debut against England in Multan, filling in after Babar Azam's omission. Ghulam's century, a crucial knock featuring nine boundaries and a six, helped stabilize Pakistan after early losses, marking him as the 13th Pakistani player to score a debut century.

Alex Ferguson, the iconic former manager of Premier League side Manchester United, will step down as the club's global ambassador at the season's end. This move aligns with cost-cutting measures by INEOS, the new minority stakeholder. United is grappling with financial losses and a poor start to the season, putting manager Erik ten Hag under pressure.