| MLB trade rumours: Mariners tipped to land $33.6m elite hitter Dec 19th 2025, 01:03 by RAUNAK BOSE Seattle Mariners are eyeing Bo Bichette to bolster their offense, aiming to complement their strong pitching staff. Bichette's consistent contact and lineup balance would significantly enhance Seattle's chances of contending for a title. A potential long-term deal, estimated between $180-220 million, or a sign-and-trade are being considered, with Bichette open to playing second base. | | Dhurandhar ends week 2 with Rs 253.5 crore haul; crosses Rs 700 crore at global BO Dec 19th 2025, 00:22 by TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESK Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna's 'Dhurandhar' achieved a historic second week at the box office, amassing Rs 253.5 crore net and becoming the highest-grossing second week for a Hindi film. The spy thriller crossed Rs 500 crore gross in India in just 13 days, now standing at Rs 460. | | Delhi's non-BS 6 ban: Chaos, confusion & snarls mark day 1; 2,768 vehicles turned away Dec 18th 2025, 23:46 by ISHITA JAIRATH AND KHUSHI BHUTA As the new GRAP Stage IV regulations kicked in, Delhi's borders descended into turmoil. The sudden prohibition on non-Delhi, non-BS 6 vehicles left thousands stranded and confused. Police faced an uphill battle enforcing the ban amidst a sea of vehicles, leading to growing frustration over both the clarity of the rule and its effectiveness in combating pollution. | | IPL 2026: 'Not very professional' - PBKS co-owner slams Josh Inglis over availability Dec 18th 2025, 23:30 by TOI SPORTS DESK Punjab Kings co-owner Ness Wadia slammed Josh Inglis for his "unprofessional" late disclosure of limited availability for IPL 2026 due to his wedding. Wadia expressed disappointment, stating the franchise planned retention around Inglis, only to learn of his brief availability just before the deadline. Despite criticism, Wadia wished the player well. | | GOAT India Tour: Gavaskar slams Messi for Kolkata ruckus - 'Failed to honour commitment' Dec 18th 2025, 23:30 by TOI SPORTS DESK Sunil Gavaskar challenges the narrative blaming Kolkata's Messi event on the organisers. He argues the focus should be on whether Messi himself fulfilled his commitments. Gavaskar suggests that if Messi's team failed to honour agreed-upon activities, they, not local mismanagement, were the primary culprits. He urges checking commitments on both sides before assigning blame. | | 'Gambhir is not coach': Kapil Dev drops bombshell; weighs in on role of head coach Dec 18th 2025, 23:30 by TOI SPORTS DESK Kapil Dev believes Gautam Gambhir's role is more managerial than coaching, emphasizing player management over technical instruction at the international level. Dev highlighted that a coach's primary duty is to build confidence and create a supportive environment, especially for underperforming players, rather than teaching specialist skills. | | Hijab row: Pakistan-based gangster threatens Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Dec 18th 2025, 18:54 by FARYAL RUMI AND MANOJ CHAURASIA In a troubling turn of events, Patna police are probing a video threat linked to a gangster from Pakistan who goes by the name 'Shahzad Bhatti.' The threat specifically targets Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and stems from a controversy over a female doctor being veiled by the CM. | |
