Times of India

Indian pacer Akash Deep tied the knot with Akshita Raj in Varanasi, sharing joyous moments on social media. When asked about the absence of cricket stars like Dhoni, Kohli, and Sharma, Akash humorously quipped about the potential chaos their presence might cause in Banaras. This personal milestone follows his recovery from a recent injury that sidelined him from international and IPL action.

Homi Adajania's 'Cocktail 2' featuring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna is making waves at the box office, having surpassed Rs 100 crore globally and nearing Rs 70 crore in India alone. Although reviews have been mixed, the romantic drama capturing a contemporary love triangle had a robust opening weekend, and its impressive performance on the seventh day suggests it may reach even greater heights soon.

A dramatic late-night incident near Meerut's Brahmpuri Metro Station saw a speeding SUV with an open rear door and a woman's cries for help. A local trader pursued the vehicle for nearly 3 km, hearing screams and shouts of abduction. Despite eyewitness accounts and video evidence, police are investigating it as a possible domestic dispute, stating a woman, man, and child were in the car heading towards Delhi.

The BJP has unveiled its new Uttar Pradesh unit office-bearers, signaling a strategic move ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. Key positions including Vice Presidents, General Secretaries, Secretaries, and Regional Presidents have been filled. This reshuffle aims to bolster the party's organizational strength and campaign readiness across the state, with a focus on key leadership roles and morcha presidents.

Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status barely two weeks after earning it, as a tech sell-off sparked by Accenture's weak guidance wiped over $360 billion from his fortune. SpaceX shares crashed more than 30% from their June peak, while Tesla slid 5.8%, dropping Musk's net worth to $957 billion. With both stocks holding up nearly his entire wealth, the rout hit harder than any rival. A 6% SpaceX rebound could restore his trillionaire title.

US military actions against Iran have incurred significant costs, estimated between $34 billion and $42 billion by CSIS. Congress now faces the challenge of funding these unbudgeted expenses, with the Pentagon preferring supplemental appropriations to protect modernization programs. The conflict's financial toll includes substantial spending on munitions, equipment losses, and base damage, with broader economic impacts also noted.

Neymar made his long-awaited World Cup return in Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland, becoming only the fourth Brazilian to appear at four World Cups and just the second after Pelé to wear Brazil’s iconic No. 10 shirt across four editions. The 34-year-old impressed in a brief cameo as Brazil finished top of Group C and advanced unbeaten to the Round of 32.

The Los Angeles Lakers would reportedly pursue a sign-and-trade sending LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers for center Jarrett Allen, ESPN's Brian Windhorst said June 24, 2026 on ESPN Cleveland radio. James, an unrestricted free agent carrying a roughly $59.5 million cap hold, made $52.6 million last season. The proposal has gained traction because Allen would address the Lakers' long-standing need at center while complementing Luka Doncic and newly re-signed Austin Reaves.

A shocking act of violence unfolded on a Mumbai local train as a clothing store employee allegedly stabbed a co-passenger to death following an argument over a train door. The dispute, reportedly sparked by rain splashing passengers, escalated when the accused, feeling humiliated, repeatedly attacked the victim. Authorities apprehended the suspect in Panvel while he was attempting to flee.

Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.1 and 7.5 magnitude, rocked Venezuela within minutes, causing buildings to crumble in the capital, Caracas. Tsunami alerts were issued for parts of the Caribbean. Residents fled swaying structures as dust clouds rose. Authorities confirmed injuries and urged people to stay clear of damaged buildings, prioritizing aid and rescue efforts.

Kapil Dev has lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a "special talent," drawing comparisons to a young Sachin Tendulkar. While acknowledging the prodigy's extraordinary ability, Dev emphasised that the true measure of Sooryavanshi's career will be seen in his later years. The young sensation is on the cusp of a potential senior India debut in Ireland.