Times of India

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.

Rohit Sharma is facing a tough phase with the bat, especially in Tests during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He aims to regain form in his favoured ODI format against England. Despite recent struggles, Rohit boasts an impressive record in white-ball cricket, including three double hundreds in ODIs.

Indian chess gears up for a historic participation at the 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, from January 17 to February 2, 2025. Featuring five Indian Grandmasters for the first time, including the newly crowned World Chess champion D Gukesh, the tournament promises intense competition among top players.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal apologised for imposing a Rs 2 fee for enabling a vegetarian mode, calling it "stupid." He assured the charge would be removed and corrective measures would be taken to prevent such mistakes. This response followed criticism from Rohit Ranjan, who highlighted the issue on LinkedIn, calling the charge unfair.

The Supreme Court halted the Delhi high court's order for the Delhi government to sign an MoU with the Centre for the PM-ABHIM scheme. The Delhi government challenged the directive, arguing their healthcare schemes are more effective and that the Centre's scheme would impose a financial burden.

An eighteen-year-old NEET aspirant from Odisha was found hanging from the ceiling fan of his hostel room in Kota. No suicide note was discovered. The police are conducting further investigations. The ceiling fan was not equipped with an anti-suicide device, a measure mandated by district administration guidelines.

Indian president Droupadi Murmu honoured D Gukesh, the youngest world chess champion, with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. At 18, Chennai-born Gukesh stunned everyone and won the World Chess Championship, besting defending champion Ding Liren. Gukesh's victory makes him the youngest world chess champion ever, surpassing Garry Kasparov's previous record.

Sai Varshith Kandula, a 20-year-old from Missouri, was sentenced to 96 months in US federal prison for attempting an attack on the White House. Kandula aimed to overthrow the US government and establish a Nazi-inspired dictatorship. He crashed a rented truck into White House barriers and was apprehended by authorities. He will also serve three years of supervised release.

A Pakistani tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years and his wife Bushra Bibi to seven years in jail for corruption. The charges include accepting land from a property magnate in exchange for facilitating money laundering worth $240 million. Opposition leaders plan to challenge the verdict. Khan maintains the charges are politically motivated.

Ace shooter Manu Bhaker, awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhawan, achieved historic success at the Paris Olympics 2024 by winning two bronze medals, becoming the first Indian to secure two Olympic medals in shooting post-Independence and the second Indian woman to win two Olympic medals.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticized BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla for allegedly abusing AAP MLA Rituraj Jha during a live show. They condemned the remarks as reflective of BJP's narrow thinking toward Purvanchalis. BJP's Manoj Tiwari also urged Poonawalla to apologize.

Virat Kohli's availability for Delhi's next Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra is uncertain due to a neck sprain for which he took an injection. The Delhi Cricket Association awaits an update, while Rishabh Pant confirms his participation. The BCCI mandates international players' participation in domestic matches for national team selection.

The CBSE has opened the portal for schools to upload internal grades for Class 12 students for the 2024-25 exams, with the portal available from January 15 to February 14, 2025. Schools must verify the accuracy of the data before submission, as corrections will not be allowed. The Class 10 and 12 board exams will begin on February 15, 2025.