Times of India

Three people, including a Delhi gangster, were shot dead by unidentified assailants in a hotel parking area in Panchkula. Vicky Mitrau and his nephew were killed after attending a birthday celebration. The police are investigating possible ties to gang rivalries, examining CCTV footage and questioning witnesses. Vicky had a criminal history with cases involving murder and robbery.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali shared that he had a video conversation with former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli, who is currently hospitalized due to a severe urinary infection. Kambli, appearing very weak, expressed hope for recovery. Basit urged fans to pray for Kambli's health. Kambli has been receiving treatment and expresses gratitude to his doctor.

Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the Rs 1500 crore mark globally within three weeks. The film's impressive box office performance includes an India net collection of around Rs 1267 crores. Amid this success, a tragic stampede incident occurred during the movie's premiere, resulting in legal actions and controversies.

Manu Bhaker’s exclusion from the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award list has sparked controversy, prompting the sports ministry to consider using executive powers to nominate her. Despite her historic Olympic achievements and several international medals, the selection committee overlooked her. The National Sports Awards scheme's provisions might be invoked to address this oversight.

Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks cautioning against temple-mosque disputes, emphasizing that such religious matters should be decided by religious leaders. This dissent highlights ongoing tensions within the Hindu community over RSS's role in spiritual matters. The comments follow legal petitions and unrest related to temple-mosque conflicts.

The film fraternity mourned the passing of Shyam Benegal, a pioneer of New Wave cinema, who mentored numerous actors and revolutionized Indian cinema with films like 'Ankur' and 'Manthan'. His work, celebrated for its raw and real storytelling, leaves a lasting legacy.

Pramathes Ghosal, a private tutor from Bengal's Hooghly district, was sentenced to death for the brutal triple murder of his elderly parents and married sister in November 2021. He claimed financial pressure led to the crime, but locals disputed his assertion, stating he earned enough.

Former Congressman Matt Gaetz contests the ethics committee report accusing him of paying women for drugs and sex, including a minor. Gaetz denies the allegations and has filed a lawsuit to stop the report's release, arguing it's defamatory. The committee's report claims significant payments linked to sexual activity and drug use.

Jordyn Woods attended the New York Knicks' annual pajama party following her boyfriend Karl Anthony-Towns' trade to the team. Met by excitement, she shared the event's highlights on Instagram. Woods, who moved from Los Angeles, is adapting well to New York and actively supports Towns, reflecting his stellar performance this season.

Tollywood actor Allu Arjun, on interim bail, is summoned by Chikadpally police regarding a fatal stampede at Sandhya Theatre, which occurred despite the police denying permission to the event. The incident led to one woman's death, while her son remains hospitalized.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are not having a $600 million wedding in Aspen this weekend, despite reports. Bezos, angered by the false claims, took to Twitter to refute the story. Elon Musk responded with support. The couple, who have not confirmed their wedding date, have remained silent on their plans.

Punjab and Uttar Pradesh police conducted a joint operation, resulting in the deaths of three alleged Khalistan Zindabad Force operatives. The men's families contested the encounter, questioning their involvement and circumstances, describing the deceased as ordinary labourers and drivers. Local communities in Gurdaspur expressed disbelief and demanded justice and a thorough investigation.

NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal expressed his displeasure to CM Devendra Fadnavis regarding his exclusion from the state cabinet, signifying the unrest within the OBC community. Fadnavis assured Bhujbal of addressing the matter. Meanwhile, Ajit Pawar distanced himself from these internal party issues.

Pakistan plans to acquire 40 J-35 stealth fighters from China, marking the first export of Beijing’s fifth-generation jets to a foreign ally. The J-35A will publicly debut after the PLAAF anniversary. This move is expected to shift the military balance between Pakistan and India.

In the early 1970s, Pakistan attempted to replicate India's Cirus reactor design, which was integral to India's first nuclear test in 1974. Munir Ahmed Khan led the effort, but challenges arose from differences between the Cirus reactor and Pakistan's Kanupp. Recently, the US imposed sanctions on Pakistan for its advanced missile technology.

A six-year-old boy was killed after being struck by an airbag in a car accident in Vashi. The incident occurred when an SUV crashed into a median, causing it to land on the boy's car. The SUV driver is facing charges for rash and negligent driving. The boy's family is preparing for his final rites in Gujarat.

Travis Hunter deactivates his Instagram to support fiancée Leanna Lenee amid backlash from a three-year-old video of her dancing inappropriately with another man. The resurfacing of this video has led to severe online trolling and criticism. Kelce expressed his exhaustion with the negativity, and Lenee made her social media accounts private to escape further scrutiny.

An Almora district court acquitted a woman accused by her mother-in-law of attempting to kill her infant daughter and neglecting to breastfeed. The court found the case doubtful due to inconsistent statements, a delayed FIR, and lack of evidence, attributing the allegations to a domestic dispute.

Telangana police summoned actor Allu Arjun after a stampede at a 'Pushpa 2' premiere in Hyderabad caused a woman's death and injured her son. The actor was released on bail, and the family received Rs 50 lakh in financial aid. Protests ensued at Arjun's residence, demanding further compensation, leading to increased security.