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Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have officially completed a trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh. Pandya moves to PBKS after spending three seasons as skipper at MI, while Arshdeep joins Mumbai to strengthen their pace attack alongside Jasprit Bumrah.

Contrary to popular version, ‘Periyar’ E.V. Ramasamy did not leave the Congress at least for the next six or seven months, according to a perusal of reports published by this newspaper in the 1920s

Incident took place on Deepavali night in Baghpat; efforts on by three police teams to nab two accused who remain at large

Sanchalika Basu has been arrested for allegedly murdering her live-in partner Sarthak Sarkar during an argument. Their relationship had experienced strain due to Sanchalika's possessiveness over Sarthak's social media interactions. Police investigations revealed that Sanchalika's mother, Moumita, is also under scrutiny for her potential involvement. Neighbors reported hearing loud arguments shortly before the incident occurred. The authorities are awaiting the post-mortem results to establish further details regarding the case.

US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick had recieved a confidential memo revealing Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang's ties to a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. The memo was circulated ahead of President Trump's visit to China in May. Although US officials alerted Trump about Huang’s connections, no action was taken, and Huang was invited on the trip. This situation has raised alarms over Huang's role in shaping AI policies and decisions affecting Nvidia.

In the village of Bhairunda, Gautam Yadav leads a heartwarming mission as a daily-wage worker dedicated to feeding stray animals. For the past seven years, he has collected leftover rotis from homes each evening, providing meals for around 300 animals. His diligence ensures that the food remains clean and devoid of any plastics.

The ECI said when the commission issued reminders to the CEO, Punjab to expedite the field verification reports, the CEO submitted a positive verification report in April which was under active consideration

Lee Fortis had also been in the news in 2025 after an argument with India head coach Gautam Gambhir. The two had a disagreement over the Oval pitch. During the exchange, Gambhir told Fortis: "You’re just a groundsman, nothing beyond that." India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak later called Fortis "arrogant".

Seven coaches, including the engine, of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru railway station in Assam. The train was traveling from Sairang in Mizoram to Kolkata when the incident occurred. Several passengers sustained injuries, although no casualties have been reported so far. Senior railway officials have arrived at the accident site to assess the situation. The cause of the derailment is currently unknown.

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes are excitedly awaiting the arrival of their fourth child, expanding their family further. The couple, who share three previous children, skillfully balances parenting with Patrick's demanding NFL career. Their love story blossomed in 2021, culminating in their marriage in 2022 and the joyous births of their children, each cherishing unique bonds with Patrick's football journey.

A US indictment alleges that an Iran-backed operative jailed in New York used coded calls with family members to coordinate a plot against RAF Fairford, a British air base housing US troops. The accused and two associates are also alleged to have planned nearly 20 attacks targeting Jewish communities across Europe and the US.

Usman Khawaja has canceled his remaining media interviews to promote his autobiography, Sabr. His decision follows a challenging interview with Sarah Ferguson where he faced questions about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Khawaja expressed concerns that future discussions would mainly revolve around this controversy rather than other aspects of his book. He emphasized the need for the entire team to accept accountability for the incident.

A.D. Thirumurthi, advisor of the National Solar Energy Federation of India, says the consumers should be exempted from network charges for rooftop solar

Can parental salary alone disqualify a candidate from claiming OBC reservation benefits? What role do the 1993 Office Memorandum and the 2004 clarification play in determining creamy-layer status?

MEA declines comment, says courts still hearing case; Mr. Van Dyke was arrested in March along with six Ukrainians, who crossed from Myanmar to Mizoram after allegedly training ethnic armed groups there

Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party cancelled a meeting with Netanyahu's Likud party after his controversial speech. Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu for his divisive and unfit behavior during the Knesset swearing-in ceremony. Netanyahu continues to advocate for a unity government while rejecting ties with Arab parties. The political landscape remains fragmented with no party holding a clear majority in the Knesset.