Times of India

Sara Bejlek reached her first WTA 1000 semifinal at the Cincinnati Open 2026. She defeated top players including world number one Aryna Sabalenka. Bejlek's impressive performance propelled her to a new career-high ranking. This success follows her earlier WTA singles title win in Abu Dhabi. The young Czech player is now a notable name in women's tennis.

Recently, Govinda was spotted departing a Mumbai hospital amidst ongoing marital difficulties. His manager has refuted speculations regarding a supposed second marriage. Sunita Ahuja mentioned that she withdrew her divorce petition due to these rumored plans. However, Govinda's team has expressed disbelief, labeling Sunita's assertions as baseless. The couple's relationship woes remain a hot topic for public conversation.

Ben Stokes has taken a bold stance against the England and Wales Cricket Board after they decided to exclude Headingley and Old Trafford from the 2027 men's Ashes lineup. This controversial move has sparked backlash among players and fans due to the historical importance these venues hold within Ashes cricket.

Kuldeep Yadav's absence from India's final training sessions has intensified the selection intrigue ahead of the Colombo Test, with Saransh Jain's strong showing in the nets and Sri Lanka's left-hand-heavy batting line-up adding weight to the off-spinner's case. The second Test between India and Sri Lanka will start from Sunday at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo.

Four young MIT dropouts turned a failed early idea into Anysphere, the company behind AI coding tool Cursor. After initially exploring an AI copilot for mechanical engineers, founders Michael Truell, Aman Sanger, Sualeh Asif and Arvid Lunnemark pivoted to AI-powered software development. Cursor rapidly grew into a multibillion-dollar company before SpaceX acquired Anysphere for $60 billion in 2026. The founders’ journey highlights how abandoning an unsuccessful idea and adapting to emerging technology can transform a startup’s fortunes.

Akhilesh Yadav pointed to the presence of multiple members of his family in the SP and suggested that this had helped prevent a split in the party. "Have you ever wondered why the entire party did not split? Because there are five MPs from the same family. We also have several Muslim MPs, and some staunch socialists, so our numbers would not decrease," he said.

A newborn died and two others were injured after a warmer machine caught fire in Chhindwara's NICU. The incident occurred early Saturday morning due to sparks from the machine's filament. Hospital staff quickly extinguished the blaze using firefighting equipment. The injured babies were transferred to Jabalpur for advanced medical care. An inquiry has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the fire.

A former Meta manager filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination after objecting to an immigration letter. James Tillinghast claimed the letter overstated an employee's contributions and responsibilities. He also alleged Meta provided preferential immigration support to certain Chinese national employees. Tillinghast believes his dismissal was retaliation for raising these concerns. The lawsuit names Meta Platforms and a manager as defendants.

The Karnataka Assembly has passed a landmark bill to regulate apartment ownership and management effectively. This legislation lays the groundwork for Residents' Welfare Associations and offers guidance on managing common spaces. It also introduces a multi-tiered dispute resolution system. For redevelopment initiatives, a majority of 75% owner consent is now required, with owners who decline receiving double their property's assessed value.

In Madhapur, a seven-storey building that was still under construction collapsed tragically on Saturday afternoon. Search and rescue teams are actively working to locate any individuals who may be trapped beneath the rubble. Officials have sadly confirmed the death of at least two individuals due to the collapse. The building was reportedly erected on a cramped lot, and construction had previously ceased.

The notification said the deployment was intended to prevent a potential security problem and ensure that authorities could respond quickly if an unexpected situation arose. It said that the decision was taken "to avoid any undesirable situation as well as to respond effectively in any unforeseen situation as per the requirement of the district administration".

A 31-year-old M.Sc. Physics student at IIT Delhi died Saturday morning. Police received a call about a student jumping from a building on campus. The injured student was taken to the hospital and declared brought dead. Investigators found no apparent injuries other than those from the fall. Police are examining the student's mobile phone and counselling records.

India returned to winning ways in the World Test Championship after a 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. Four days after that win, the visitors will be back in action in Colombo for the second and final Test. India will be pleased with most aspects of their performance in Galle, but Kuldeep's form remains one of the major talking points.

A 15-year-old American student was injured in a Juhu hit-and-run incident. A speeding motorcyclist struck the teen while she crossed the road near Bhaidas Hall. She sustained a concussion, leg bruises, and a jaw injury from the collision. Police have registered a case and are actively searching for the fleeing motorcyclist. Activists noted the absence of speedbreakers due to Metro construction work.