Times of India

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly set to tie the knot at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026. The choice is driven by unparalleled privacy. With plans for underground access and street closures to keep paparazzi at bay. The iconic venue also holds personal significance for Swift. She has performed multiple times there. As for Kelce’s connection, he was recently spotted for a Knicks vs. Cavaliers game at MSG with Swift.

Senior BJP leader Capt Amarinder Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and party chief JP Nadda amid speculation about his future. Singh had publicly criticized the appointment of Kewal Singh Dhillon as Punjab BJP chief, questioning his capability and expressing a lack of consultation. Rumors of a potential return to Congress persist, though BJP leaders dismiss them.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced India's T20I squads for the tours of England and Ireland, naming Shreyas Iyer as captain and Tilak Varma as vice-captain.

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), an online movement, held its first major real-world protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Supporters, including students and young professionals, gathered to demand accountability in examinations and oppose communal politics. The event marked a significant shift from online activism to on-ground mobilization.

Connor McDavid’s luxury garage is still the hot ticket for hockey fans in 2026, and the Edmonton Oilers captain is said to own multiple luxury cars, including Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Land Rover in the lineup. McDavid’s car collection is a glimpse into the lifestyle of one of the NHL’s biggest stars, along with his ever-growing net worth and endorsement portfolio.

The victory made the 19-year-old Andreeva the youngest player to win the French Open women's singles title since Monica Seles, who was 18 when she claimed her third straight Roland Garros crown in 1992.

BJP national president Nitin Nabin took a veiled dig at CJP for attempting to steer India's youth towards "negative politics." Speaking in Ranchi, he asserted that the nation's youth are focused on national development and securing their future, vowing to counter such attempts democratically. Nabin also emphasized the crucial role of farmers in India's progress.

Over 300 AIADMK members, including former ministers and MLAs, joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), citing inability to serve the public under AIADMK leadership. Senior leaders expressed belief in Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's ideals, mirroring MGR and Jayalalithaa, and pledged wholehearted support for TVK's future endeavors.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has firmly refuted social media claims of a NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination paper leak, calling them false and misleading. Asserting its commitment to a fair process, the NTA is lodging a complaint with cybercrime authorities.

Mirra Andreeva is one of the brightest young stars in women’s tennis. The 19-year-old Russian has enjoyed a breakthrough rise on the WTA Tour. She has reached the French Open 2026 final. She has delivered impressive performances at Grand Slams and WTA 1000 events. These wins have made her one of the most talked-about players in and off tennis court.

Annamalai emphasised that the massive surge in registrations reflects a widespread public yearning for an alternative political paradigm in Tamil Nadu. He explicitly framed the launch not as an individual political ambition, but as a decentralised collective movement.

“I am glad he has been picked, for the sake of world cricket. He is the box-office man of the moment. I think he should play against Ireland. I was not entirely sure how good he was coming into this IPL," Swann said.

TMC State Minority Cell Secretary Ajmal Siddiqui resigned, citing the party's disrepute and involvement in scandals. He criticized the leadership, particularly Abhishek Banerjee's "dictatorial attitude" and sycophancy, stating the party does little for the people. Siddiqui expressed a desire for development in Bengal, with no immediate plans to join another party.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran urged party workers to stay put following K. Annamalai's exit and new movement launch. He asserted the BJP's strength, citing PM Modi, and dismissed concerns about a dent in the party's support base. Despite several resignations, Nagendran maintained the BJP's robust future, emphasizing its ideology-driven nature.

Agarkar said Suryakumar's recent form was one of the factors behind the change, though not the only one.

Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain for India's upcoming T20 tours of Ireland and England, marking his return to the T20 setup. Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also earned a historic maiden call-up as the youngest player ever selected for an Indian team. This signals a new direction for India's T20 squad.

Police have reopened a three-month-old case of a six-year-old girl's mysterious death, now registering a murder charge against the victim's mother and her boyfriend. Initially attributed to a car AC incident, the father's suspicion, fueled by medical reports, led to a complaint alleging the child was beaten and smothered. The boyfriend has been arrested, while the mother remains at large.

The Reserve Bank of India's recent monetary policy measures aim to bolster the rupee by attracting significant capital inflows, estimated between $40-75 billion. Despite rising inflation and revised growth forecasts, the Monetary Policy Committee is expected to maintain the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance in August, prioritizing stability and external sector defense.