Times of India

A senior police officer in Meerut is being investigated for failing to seal the room of Sahil Shukla, co-accused in Saurabh Rajput's murder case. This oversight has raised concerns of evidence tampering. Both accused are in judicial custody, facing severe drug withdrawal symptoms.

Shiv Sena functionary Rahool Kanal was arrested for vandalizing the venue after comedian Kunal Kamra labeled deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde a 'traitor' during a performance. Authorities filed an FIR against several Shiv Sena members while Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis condemned Kamra’s remarks, demanding an apology.

Fahim Khan, leader of the Minorities Democratic Party, is a key figure in the Nagpur riots investigation. He was arrested by Ganeshpeth police for allegedly inciting the Mahal riots. His political career is under scrutiny. The riots resulted in significant destruction, including 70 injuries and over 40 vehicles torched. Police have booked over 1,200 individuals.

Kunal Kamra's comedy special 'Naya Bharat' sparked a political dispute when Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis demanded an apology from Kamra. The comedy piece featured a joke about deputy CM Eknath Shinde, leading to protests and vandalism by Shiv Sena workers at the venue. Opposition leaders criticized the government's reaction.

The IPL 2025 showdown between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants features exciting cricket action with new captains and revamped squads. Delhi, led by Axar Patel with KL Rahul, will face off against Rishabh Pant's Lucknow side. Fans can catch the live match on JioCinema, Hotstar, Star Sports, and Sports 18.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Monday. While the BSE Sensex went above 78,100 level, Nifty50 crossed 23,700 intraday.

Eyewitnesses recounted the terror in Jammu & Kashmir's Kathua, where a gunfight erupted between security forces and heavily armed terrorists. Anita Devi narrowly escaped after terrorists held her husband at gunpoint. Intense gunfire ensued, with around '250 rounds' heard. The operation was based on intelligence indicating terrorist presence near the Pakistan border.

Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd recommends Amber Enterprises and Kirloskar Oil for the week. Amber's revenue grew by 65% YoY in Q3FY25, driven by RAC and electronics. Kirloskar Oil is expected to benefit from stable demand in powergen segments.

Israel's military struck the Nasser Hospital in Gaza, targeting a senior Hamas operative. The attack, which resulted in casualties and a fire, comes amid renewed Israeli offensives. More than 50,000 Palestinians have died in the ongoing conflict. Political tensions escalate in Israel, where public frustration grows against Prime Minister Netanyahu, while Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsens.

Salman Khan's recent appearance in a clean-shaven look caused fans to worry about his health and age. The actor clarified that his tired appearance was due to sleep deprivation and long shooting hours for his film 'Sikandar'. He also addressed concerns about the age gap with his co-star, Rashmika Mandanna.

Brady Tkachuk, captain of the Ottawa Senators, shared insights on how the intense 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, where he played with his brother Matthew for Team USA, shaped his competitive spirit for the NHL playoffs. Tkachuk aims to bring the same high-stakes mindset to guide the Senators to success in their playoff push.

The India bloc in Hindi-speaking states appears divided over the central government's proposed delimitation exercise. While Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav supports Tamil Nadu's stance, RJD in Bihar supports the exercise, and BSP remains non-committal. JMM aligns with the Tamil Nadu CM, expressing concerns over population-based delimitation.