Times of India

India's stand-in captain, Jasprit Bumrah, and regular captain, Rohit Sharma, watched helplessly as Australia secured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite fighting hard, India's performance fell short, exacerbated by Bumrah's back spasm. Coach Gautam Gambhir acknowledged the tough series and emphasised the need for commitment and honesty in future games to maintain team morale.

Irfan Pathan criticizes Virat Kohli's poor run with the bat since 2020 and questions why he hasn't played domestic cricket in the last 12 years. While acknowledging Kohli's past achievements, Pathan stressed the need for improving technical flaws and questioned the star culture in Indian cricket. Kohli scored just 190 runs in 9 innings during the five-Test series in Australia.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has confirmed his allegiance to the NDA, quashing speculation of a possible switch to the Grand Alliance. This statement follows RJD chief Lalu Prasad and MP Misa Bharti expressing openness to forgiving Nitish and welcoming him back to the Grand Alliance.

Sunil Gavaskar expressed his frustration after India lost the series 1-3 to Australia and failed to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gavaskar, speaking to the host broadcaster, criticized the Indian team's performance and repeated his earlier disapproval of Rishabh Pant's reckless shot selection in a crucial match situation.

Sunil Gavaskar was not present on stage during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy presentation at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Despite being at the venue, he wasn't invited to the dais while Allan Border represented the trophy to winning captain Pat Cummins. Cricket Australia has not yet issued a statement clarifying the Indian legend's omission.

AAP released a video taunting the BJP for not announcing its chief ministerial candidate ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, increasing political tensions. Kejriwal criticized Modi for unfulfilled promises and defended his governance, while Modi attacked AAP's performance, accusing them of corruption and poor management in various sectors.

At least 14 people were killed and about 30 others injured when a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd in New Orleans' French Quarter and opened fire. The city had previously planned to install new street barriers that could only withstand impacts up to 10 mph, highlighting a security planning flaw.

In Khajni, a bride fled with jewellery and cash during her wedding, leaving her 40-year-old groom, Kamlesh Kumar, stranded. Kumar had paid Rs 30,000 to a mediator for the marriage arrangement. Police have yet to receive a formal complaint but will investigate if one is made.

India lost the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, resulting in a 3-1 series defeat. With that, India also missed the World Test Championship final qualification. Yashasvi Jaiswal stood out with his batting performance, but seasoned players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to impress. Jasprit Bumrah shone with 32 wickets but was sidelined by injury during the last Test in Sydney.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's commitment to Indian cricket despite their recent struggles. Gambhir stated that both players have the hunger to succeed and will make decisions with the team's best interests in mind. Gambhir emphasized the importance of accountability and fair treatment within the team.

US sprinter and two-time Olympic medalist, Fred Kerley, was arrested in South Florida following an altercation with the police. In the incident, caught on body camera, police subdued Kerley with a Taser after he resisted arrest. He faces charges of battery, resisting an officer, and disorderly conduct.

Rahul Gandhi, in an interaction with IIT Madras students, emphasized the Congress's belief in fair resource distribution and quality education through government support, contrasting it with the BJP's growth-centric approach. He highlighted the importance of a harmonious society and noted differences in international relations strategies. The BJP dismissed his statements, citing educational reforms under Modi's government.

Botad police detained Jaya Sathadiya for allegedly abetting her husband's suicide after a video surfaced in which the deceased, Suresh Sathadiya, accused her of mental harassment. Suresh, found hanging in his home, recorded a video detailing the harassment before his death.

In Singrauli district, four bodies were discovered in a septic tank behind the house of Hari Prasad Prajapati. The discovery was made after neighbors detected a foul smell and notified the police. Initial observations suggest the deceased could be family members, including Suresh Prajapati, who was last seen around January 1. Efforts to retrieve the bodies are ongoing.

Four Maoists were killed and a head constable from the District Reserve Guard lost his life during an encounter with security forces on Saturday in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. The joint operation in Abujhmaad forest resulted in the recovery of automatic weapons, and search operations are ongoing.

On Sunday morning, dense fog blanketed Delhi, disrupting flight and train schedules. The city saw a dip in temperature, leading to cold wave conditions. Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' with an AQI of 377. Many homeless people sought refuge in night shelters as cold weather persisted. Similar conditions affected other parts of North India.

The Nanded court acquitted nine individuals accused of involvement in a 2006 bomb blast that killed two people and injured four, citing the prosecution's inability to prove the explosion was caused by a bomb. The investigating agency's claims were not sufficiently supported by evidence during the trial.