Times of India

In a thrilling Pool D showdown, India triumphed over Pakistan with a score of 5-3. With Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek each netting two goals, India showcased their strength. Pakistan's Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan put up a valiant effort by scoring, yet India held their ground during the nail-biting final quarter, securing their advancement to the next stage of the World Cup.

In an electrifying 2026 offseason, several NFL stars have altered their team trajectories from square one. Quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Fields are the latest to don new uniforms. Among wide receivers, both A.J. Brown and Stefon Diggs have switched allegiances. Defensive legend Myles Garrett now aims for glory with different squad, reflecting a broader trend of running backs, and defensive backs securing new homes across the league.

Ayush Shetty and PV Sindhu advanced to the BWF World Championships pre-quarterfinals with straight-game wins. Shetty beat Dumindu Abeywickrama and will face Alwi Farhan next, while Sindhu defeated Wen Yu Zhang. Lakshya Sen suffered a three-game upset against Garret Tan, and Unnati Hooda lost a close battle to Michelle Li. India also progressed in mixed and men’s doubles.

The conflict surrounding a twenty lakh rupee investment escalated dramatically as Samarth Singh was said to have pressured Twisha Sharma into moving funds for Chinese stock purchases. Twisha's family leveled accusations against Samarth and his mother, citing cruelty and harassment. Shocking evidence from CCTV captured Twisha's solitary visit to the terrace, and medical assessments concluded that her death resulted from suicide.

Kushal Tandon recently addressed his viral comment regarding Zaid Darbar, clarifying that it was merely a joke and that the context of their conversation was not fully captured by the makers. Emphasizing that his past relationship with Gauahar Khan is resolved, he mentioned a warm reunion with both Zaid and Gauahar at a recent gathering, where even Gauahar's mother shared kind words with him.

E20 is petrol containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. The government has promoted higher ethanol blending as a way to reduce crude oil imports, save foreign exchange and improve India's energy security. India also achieved its 20% blending target ahead of the original 2030 deadline. However, the nationwide shift has generated concerns among some vehicle owners, particularly those with older vehicles.

A painted stone found on Indonesia's Wetar Island offers ancient insights. This artifact dates back over 4,000 years and shows early artistic traditions. The artwork predates Neolithic pottery, revealing a significant cultural development. Portable symbols likely traveled with Austronesian voyagers across islands. This discovery reshapes our understanding of ancient maritime cultural exchanges.

Ahead of the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open in Edmonton, Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet have sent a message of encouragement to Danielle Kang. She drew support after donning an Edmonton Oilers No. 99 jersey, a nod to her relationship with the hockey legend. The LPGA star will be teeing it up at Royal Mayfair Golf Club August 20-23.

With their own operations unaffected by attacks or shipping restrictions, refineries in India and the US have increased exports to markets that previously depended heavily on supplies from the Middle East and Russia.

Kangana Ranaut reacted to the Bengaluru murder case, where a woman and her lover allegedly killed her husband and five-year-old son, warning against "westernised" relationship culture on Instagram. She criticised normalising "body counts" and trends like ghosting, cautioning that a "blue drum" tragedy could hit anyone's family. She's currently seen in 'Bharat Bhagya Vidhata'.

Solo Sikoa refused to rejoin The Bloodline, leading to a confrontation on RAW. Jacob Fatu attacked Sikoa, and LA Knight intervened to assist him. Roman Reigns then offered Sikoa a chance to rejoin the family. Instead, Solo Sikoa delivered a Samoan Spike to Roman Reigns. This action solidified Sikoa's new alliance with LA Knight against his own family.

An ancient church stumbled upon a surprising treasure of gold coins hidden under the altar, providing a much-needed financial lift for pressing renovations. This remarkable find, valued at almost £30,000, has ignited a surge of community enthusiasm to safeguard the historic site, granting the church a revitalized opportunity to prevent its closure.

Pakistan will honor two Parsi doctors from Mumbai with its highest civilian award. These physicians kept Muhammad Ali Jinnah's terminal illness a closely guarded secret. Their professional confidentiality potentially safeguarded Pakistan's creation in 1947. This act of discretion is considered a significant historical secret. The doctors' names remain undisclosed by the Pakistani minister.

The proposed initiative, called 'One Day, One University', is aimed at strengthening the government's engagement with young people. During these visits, ministers are expected to hold discussions with students, hear their views on issues affecting the country and explain government schemes meant for students and young people. The plan comes at a time when student protests over the NEET paper leak issue have intensified in parts of the country.