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The city has witnessed heavy traffic snarls in the past few weeks. Intermittent rain, reduced carriageway, and civil works along road stretches have slowed traffic movement. The snarls have also spilled over into bylanes

A fan who ran onto the court and attempted to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of the NBA Finals has been arrested and banned for life from all NBA arenas. The NBA also issued a lifetime ban to a second person involved. The incident briefly delayed play before the New York Knicks secured a 105-95 win.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia remains willing to reach a peaceful settlement with Ukraine but insisted Kyiv must accept battlefield realities and make concessions. He claimed Russian forces continue to gain territory and that Ukraine faces severe manpower shortages. His remarks came amid escalating long-range drone attacks by both sides, with no clear breakthrough in efforts to end the war.

Chief Minister says UDF has not checked whether its dream projects are in anyone else’s manifesto

Itanagar Capital Region officials said notices were sent to religious functionaries on January 30 to obtain permits and produce documents relating to statutory clearances

Police have registered a case under sections 105, 326(g), 324(5), 125(a), 125(b) and 287 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Dasgupta’s comments come at a time of tumult in the Trinamool Congress legislature party; two-thirds of party MLAs have expressed their support to expelled Trinamool MLA Ritabrata Banerjee, who was appointed as the Leader of Opposition on Wednesday

Aryna Sabalenka and Georgios Frangulis are moving their relationship up a gear after announcing their engagement in 2026, the tennis player and the Brazilian businessman first crossed paths through a professional business partnership with Oakberry before developing a close relationship. They’ve become one of the most talked-about couples in sport over the past couple of years, with Frangulis regularly cheering on Sabalenka at tournaments and major career moments.

Differences in rebel camp surface within 24 hours of 58 Trinamool Congress MLAs, out of the 80 elected, supporting Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly

Tragedy struck a Jewar Airport flyover construction site near Faridabad as a crane overturned amidst adverse weather, claiming three lives. Officials confirmed that four individuals were trapped inside a container, with one rescued alive but injured. The State Disaster Response Force is continuing rescue efforts, having recovered three bodies. The accident is attributed to severe weather conditions.

The initiative was organised by the district administration with the coordination of SPMCIL under Corporate Social Responsibility

The child suffering from pulmonary atresia had undergone four major cardiac surgeries and stenting procedures in Georgia before coming to Medstar Hospitals

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has urged supporters not to gather at Delhi Airport on 6 June, citing public and security concerns. Instead, he will seek permission at Parliament Street Police Station for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over examination controversies. The party also appointed Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya and Ashutosh Ranka as spokespersons.

Republican lawmakers are showing rare signs of independent thought, voting against President Trump's priorities on Capitol Hill. Recent acts of rebellion include opposing the Iran war without congressional authorization and blocking a controversial fund for alleged Biden administration overreach. While Trump's grip on the GOP remains strong, these small but noticeable tremors suggest a shift in congressional dynamics.

Pakistan has decided not to send its fencers to the Asian Senior Fencing Championships in New Delhi despite receiving an invitation from organisers. The event, being hosted by India for the first time, will feature participants from over 30 countries. Meanwhile, some nations, including Hong Kong and Australia, are facing visa-related issues, though authorities are working to resolve them before the tournament.

England's batting order collapsed spectacularly against New Zealand at Lord's, being bowled out for just 140. Iceland Cricket humorously commented on the situation, suggesting Zak Crawley's spirit remained with the team despite his absence from the squad. Harry Brook was the lone fighter with 56 runs.

Bhutan's Ritshi Choden became the first woman batter to be timed out in international cricket after taking more than 90 seconds to reach the crease during a T20I against Nepal in the ACC Premier Cup. Nepal's appeal was upheld, leaving Bhutan 0 for 2. Although the dismissal was legal, Nepal's cricket board later apologised, saying it went against the spirit of the game. Bhutan eventually lost by 51 runs.

Paige Lorenze is the fiancée of American tennis star Tommy Paul and one of the most recognizable faces around the tennis tour. A former ski racer, she has built a successful career as a content creator, entrepreneur, and business owner. The couple got engaged in July 2025 and continue to attract attention from fans both on and off the court.

IndiGo is temporarily halting flights to six international destinations, including Hong Kong and Shanghai, until September 30. This strategic move aims to optimize its network amidst softer travel demand and escalating operating costs. The airline plans to resume services on October 1, contingent on improved market conditions, while maintaining a significant portion of its global operations.