Times of India

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, tanked in trade on Tuesday afternoon, influenced by subdued global market conditions, selling pressure, and reserved approach from institutional investors.

Indian authorities have arrested at least 12 individuals across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh for alleged espionage linked to Pakistan. The suspects, including a YouTuber, are accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani Intelligence Operatives. Investigations revealed contact with a Pakistani official at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, who has since been expelled.

Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a professor at Ashoka University, was arrested following a complaint. The complaint was filed by Haryana State Women's Commission chairperson Renu Bhatia. It alleges his comments on Operation Sindoor endangered India's sovereignty. Colleagues are providing support to Mahmudabad. They are ensuring his well-being while he is in custody. The faculty association has condemned the arrest.

The arrest of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra for allegedly sharing military secrets with Pakistan has echoes of the Madhuri Gupta case. Gupta, an Indian diplomat in Islamabad, was arrested in 2010 for espionage. She was honey-trapped by Pakistani intelligence, passing sensitive information after being manipulated by promises of love.

With drought-tolerant, climate-resilient rice just two years away from Indian farms, gene editing could change how the country grows its staple. But questions around safety, regulation, and adoption still remain

US President Trump signed the 'Take It Down Act,' a federal law criminalizing the sharing of explicit images without consent, including AI-generated fakes. Supported by Melania Trump, the law requires social media platforms to remove such content within 48 hours of a victim's request, potentially facing prison time for offenders.

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union's brand, PROUDLY, expands into baby apparel, available exclusively at JCPenney. Gabrielle Union highlighted the brand's commitment to representation and quality, ensuring all families have access to special products. Dwyane Wade showed his support on social media, while Gabrielle Union also recently shared her early struggles with beauty standards in Hollywood.