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Arshdeep Singh sparked online speculation after deleting over 200 Instagram posts, including his viral Champions Trophy reel with Virat Kohli, and changing his profile picture without explanation. The move came after several IPL 2026 controversies, including backlash over an alleged racial remark and social media spats. Arshdeep also endured a disappointing season, taking 14 wickets with an economy rate above 10.

Theatres are allowed to run five daily shows on local festival days, public holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays

The government failed to take immediate measures to address the hardships and difficulties faced by the public regarding electricity supply, says Samajwadi Party spokesperson Ammeque Jamei

The MLA also said that people in rural areas are facing power cuts due to the recent spell of rain and winds, as the GESCOM failed to restore electricity supply even after 24 hours of disruption

The Indian Rupee experienced a dip early Tuesday, influenced by strong US dollar demand and rising crude oil prices. Geopolitical tensions and fresh attacks against Iran are impacting market sentiment. While the Reserve Bank of India's interventions are expected to stabilize the currency, ongoing peace talks and oil price fluctuations remain key factors to watch.

A TOI Online poll reveals Royal Challengers Bengaluru as IPL 2026 playoff favourites, backed by 39% of fans. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as the standout talent, securing 89% of votes for most promising player. Concerns about batting dominance and technology's impact on game flow were also highlighted by a significant majority of respondents.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned to Delhi for a crucial meeting with the party high command amid ongoing speculation about a leadership transition. While party leaders attribute the visit to routine consultations for upcoming Rajya Sabha and MLC elections, the internal friction between Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar is expected to be a key discussion point.

Additionally, warm night conditions are very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Rangareddy, Hyderabad and Medchal Malkajgiri districts

India and Canada are accelerating free trade agreement negotiations, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. Both nations are committed to deepening economic ties, with a "Team Canada" business delegation set to visit India later this year to explore new opportunities.

According to data compiled by Bloomberg, Taiwan’s overall market capitalisation rose to $4.95 trillion as of Monday, while India’s market value declined to $4.92 trillion.

Opposition leaders Udhayanidhi Stalin and Edappadi K Palaniswami have strongly criticized the current government over a surge in crime across Tamil Nadu. They highlighted recent murders and sexual offenses, questioning the administration's handling of law and order and accusing the ruling party of creating a false sense of change amidst escalating violence.

After the meeting, the CBI re-registered the state police FIR as its own case, according to the procedure

Sean Penn, a celebrated actor, openly questions the allure of stardom, calling celebrity culture an "obscene disease." Despite achieving immense success, he expresses a desire to "turn one's back on stardom," viewing it as a form of common sense. Penn's candid reflections reveal his discomfort with Hollywood's machinery and his pursuit of authenticity over fame.

Cherring Dorjay Lakruk, co-convenor of the Leh Apex Body, says, “We are not abandoning our demand for Statehood. Even if at present, Statehood is not possible, we will continue with the demand.”

Local residents said the presence of a wild elephant was detected in the area two weeks ago

Drives against illegal construction, notices to properties linked to senior Trinamool leaders, and mass resignations in local bodies pile pressure on the TMC three weeks after the BJP assumed power in West Bengal

Fire fighters sought the assistance of local residents in pumping out water from Vasavi Hospital in Muddebihal of Vijayapura district