Times of India

The verdict relied on testimonies from more than 70 witnesses, forensic evidence and CCTV footage capturing the crime.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who retired from T20 internationals six months ago, are now struggling in Test cricket. Rohit has had a poor year with low scores and questions about his captaincy, while Virat faces technical challenges and lack of confidence. India's Test cricket transition faces a critical moment.

Arshad Khan, a businessman from Govandi, has been arrested for allegedly receiving ₹46 lakh from Ego Media Private Limited, linked to a hoarding collapse that killed 17 people. The crime branch discovered financial transfers totaling one crore from Ego Media's directors. Police have arrested four individuals, including Ego Media's directors.

The NHRC has directed the removal of a social media post by AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi CM Atishi featuring children in political campaigns, citing ECI guideline violations. This comes amidst escalating political tension over alleged voter deletions and registrations in Delhi ahead of the 2025 elections.

Andhra Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan addressed the stampede incident at Sandhya Theater and criticized the delayed response to the victim's family. He defended actor Allu Arjun, emphasising the collective responsibility of the film industry.

BJP’s Amit Malviya countered AAP MP Sanjay Singh's claim that the BJP tried to remove his wife's name from the Delhi voter list, asserting her vote in Delhi was invalid as she is registered in UP's Sultanpur. Sanjay Singh alleged BJP was deleting Purvanchali voters' names in Delhi, and announced plans for a defamation case.

Virat Kohli's continued poor performance added to India's woes in the Melbourne Test against Australia, as they suffered another batting failure. Simon Katich criticized Kohli's form, remarking, 'The king is dead,' while hailing Jasprit Bumrah's as the 'new king' for his impressive bowling performances. India trail 1-2 in the series with one match remaining.

South Africa has sealed a spot in the World Test Championship final with a two-wicket win over Pakistan. Australia, India, and Sri Lanka still compete for the remaining spot. Australia significantly boosted their chances with a victory over India, while Sri Lanka's hopes depend on winning against Australia and other match outcomes.

Indian Railways is looking to collaborate with online pharmacy platforms to enable home delivery of medicines from its hospitals. RailTel is set to invite bids for this service in January 2025, focusing on discounts on retail prices.

India skipper Rohit Sharma highlighted the heavy workload and lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah after their defeat in the fourth Test in Melbourne. Bumrah's exceptional bowling performance was insufficient to secure a win, raising concerns over his physical toll. Rohit called for better team support ahead of the crucial final Test in Sydney.

BJP and Congress engaged in a war of words following allegations that Rahul Gandhi flew to Vietnam during the national mourning period for former PM Manmohan Singh. BJP’s Amit Malviya accused Gandhi of politicizing Singh’s death, while Congress's Manickam Tagore criticized BJP for its actions. The controversy also encompasses the location of Singh’s cremation.

Allu Arjun was arrested on December 13 in connection with the incident and produced before the Nampally court, which remanded him to a 14-day judicial custody. Shortly after Allu Arjun was shifted to jail, the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail for four weeks and he was released from the jail on December 14

Australia's victory in the Melbourne Test was marked by controversy over Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal, which was hotly debated. He scored 84 runs, and his dismissal sparked discussions after the third umpire ruled it in favour of the bowler. The decision left India staring at a defeat, with the scorecard reading 140 for 7 as the visitors chased a 340-run target.

India captain Rohit Sharma defended the third umpire's decision in the 'controversial' dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal during the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test. Despite Snicko not showing a spike, visual evidence suggested a clear deflection. Jaiswal's exit led to India's batting collapse, ultimately falling 184 runs short of the target, impacting their World Test Championship qualification hopes.

The Labour and Employment Ministry has established a five-person committee to expedite auto claim settlements at EPFO, impacting over 75 million members. The initiative aims to reduce manual processing and rejections.

The Congress party clarifies the absence of top leaders during the immersion of former PM Manmohan Singh's ashes, emphasizing respect for family privacy. The BJP criticizes the Gandhi family's absence. Singh's ashes were immersed in the Yamuna River by his family following Sikh rituals.

Bengaluru police arrested four individuals, including an Axis Bank relationship manager, for defrauding Cred of Rs 12 crore. The group used fake documents and manipulated bank details to withdraw the funds. The scam was uncovered after detecting suspicious transactions in Dreamplug Paytech Solutions' accounts.

AAP has announced a monthly honorarium of Rs 18,000 for temple pujaris and Gurudwara granthis if re-elected in the upcoming Delhi assembly polls. Registration starts at Hanuman temple in Connaught Place. Kejriwal assured there will be no fund shortage for this scheme aimed at supporting religious workers.

India's hopes for the World Test Championship final took a major hit with a big loss to Australia by 184 runs in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne. Despite a valiant effort from Yashasvi Jaiswal, India's batting collapse on the final day sealed their defeat. Now, Australia have better chances to face South Africa in the WTC final.

India's well-known batting lineup faltered again in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, resulting in a 284-run defeat to Australia, giving them a 2-1 series lead. Except for Yashasvi Jaiswal's 84, the other batsmen failed to secure a draw. India needs a win in Sydney to retain the trophy as the defending champions.