Times of India

A video shows a man riding a two-wheeler with seven children. Six children were packed into a metal basket attached to the rear. Another child sat in front of the rider, who wore a helmet. None of the children appeared to be wearing any protective gear. The incident has sparked concern over road safety practices.

In Mumbai's spot market on Monday, gold was trading at Rs 1.57 lakh per 10 grams, including 3% goods and services tax. This was around 60% higher than the Rs 98,000 per 10 grams recorded on Ganesh Chaturthi last year, which fell on August 28.

In a nail-biting finish, India clinched a historic T20 International victory against Japan by a narrow margin of just two runs. Although facing challenges from Japan's spin bowlers, India's own spinners made a remarkable comeback, ultimately securing the team's 200th win in men's T20 cricket. This match showcased the resilience and strategic prowess of both sides, making it a memorable encounter.

Allegations of a headmaster's inappropriate actions have surfaced at a Nawada government school. These incidents follow a Class X student's alleged molestation in Jamui. Girls reported the headmaster entered their washroom and touched them inappropriately. The headmaster was arrested under the POCSO Act after protests by students and parents. These events highlight serious concerns regarding the safety of minor girls in Bihar.

India's DRDO seeks industry partners for its 30kW counter-drone laser weapon. Final trials concluded in August 2025, demonstrating the technology's readiness. This system targets drone swarms and surveillance sensors up to five kilometers. Smaller laser systems are already in production and ordered by the military. This initiative enhances India's layered air defence architecture against evolving threats.

India's latest health survey shows below-normal BMI is not decreasing while overweight and obesity are rising. Women's normal BMI range fell significantly, and men's share also shrank considerably. Below-normal BMI increased in many states, and overweight or obesity rose even more widely. Urban areas show higher rates of both underweight and overweight conditions for men and women.

India secured their first gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur's team defeated Sri Lanka in the women's cricket final. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided a strong opening partnership. Richa Ghosh's quick cameo propelled India to a formidable total. This victory marked India's seventh medal overall in the competition.

Dr. Liudmila Khokhlova has been honored with the prestigious Padma Shri award for her remarkable contributions to the study of Indian languages. Over the span of more than fifty years, she has delved deep into languages such as Hindi and Punjabi. Her scholarly endeavors also include translating crucial Sikh scriptures into Russian. This prestigious award celebrates her significant impact on the field of Indological studies.

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 17-year-old neighbor in Gwalior. He threatened and blackmailed her with private photographs and chat screenshots. The accused intercepted her on her way to coaching classes on Saturday evening. Police took the accused into custody within hours after the FIR was registered. He was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board and sent to a reform home.

India has proven its capability to design and launch complex spacecraft independently. The nation now focuses on building industrial depth for space sovereignty and self-reliance. A burgeoning private sector and numerous startups are transforming India's space ecosystem. Future missions aim for a space station and lunar exploration by 2040. Component-level self-reliance remains a critical challenge for sustained space endeavors.

Shafali Verma has etched her name in history by breaking the record for the most T20I runs in a calendar year, surpassing Laura Wolvaardt's previous achievement. With an impressive tally that includes one century and seven fifties, Verma has showcased remarkable consistency this season. Alongside Smriti Mandhana, they have solidified their record partnership, totaling over 4,000 runs as Indian openers.

In a police operation targeting Nandan Yadav, the accused in a Jamui molestation case, he sustained a bullet injury to his leg and is now receiving medical treatment. This follow-up comes after viral videos of the incident sparked outrage across social media. Authorities have identified and charged several individuals related to the case, with investigations ongoing and steps being taken to erase the circulated videos.

The Supreme Court will not decide on the National Song's stanza length now. It will examine if not singing it can be a punishable offense. The court referenced a past ruling stating no one can be punished for not singing the National Anthem. The Centre opposed the challenge, citing a "naxalite mindset" for questioning the song. The court asked the Centre to file its response to the public interest litigation.

Smriti Mandhana achieved a significant milestone by scoring 11,000 international runs. She is the first woman cricketer to reach this remarkable career achievement. Mandhana also recently surpassed Mithali Raj's record for most runs. She became the leading run-scorer in women's T20Is, overtaking Suzie Bates. This historic feat occurred during India's Asian Games gold medal final.

Much of what worries Western officials is not a tank invasion but something harder to pin down. Drones drifting into Baltic airspace, sabotage at airports, cyberattacks, plots involving criminal networks operating far from Russia's own territory. Individually, each incident can be denied or dismissed as an accident but likely form a pattern that lets Moscow probe Nato's resolve without technically starting a war.

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu cautions engineers about excessive AI use in software creation. He advises using AI tools without losing essential understanding of the development process. An engineer described AI generating nearly all software components, causing team dissatisfaction. This rapid adoption of AI tools outpaces industry comprehension, inviting potential disaster. Engineers are working long hours directing AI, leading to a soul-sucking experience.

A deceased woman's identity was used for a loan in 2022. Forged documents, including another woman's photograph, facilitated this fraud. Investigators uncovered this after a fact-finding inquiry by the Punjab Bureau of Investigation. The Shubh Lakshmi Private Finance Limited sanctioned the loan using fake identities. Two other loan fraud instances involving similar document misuse were also flagged.

A 34-year-old man was arrested after residents caught him assaulting a six-year-old girl. The accused was apprehended by locals and handed over to the police. The child received immediate medical examination, and evidence was collected at the scene. An FIR was registered under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The incident occurred amid other recent alleged sexual offenses against minors in Delhi.