Times of India

An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was diverted back to Mumbai after a potential security threat was received mid-flight. The Boeing 777, carrying 303 passengers and 19 crew members, landed safely. The flight will be rescheduled, and passengers are provided with hotel accommodations and assistance. Air India emphasizes passenger and crew safety.

India secured the Champions Trophy title with a four-wicket win over New Zealand, marking their 23rd victory in 24 matches at ICC events since 2023. Rohit Sharma's 76 and KL Rahul's unbeaten 34 guided India to 254-6 in 49 overs, chasing a target of 251. The win earned India $2.467 million in prize money.

CRISIL's analysis shows that the cost for a vegetarian thali in February dropped by 1% year-on-year due to lower tomato and LPG prices. Meanwhile, non-vegetarian thali costs increased by 6% as broiler (chicken) prices surged.

After India’s triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, head coach Gautam Gambhir, known for his serious demeanor, joined Navjot Singh Sidhu in a playful post-match shayari. Sidhu convinced Gambhir to do a bhangra move in celebration. This victory marked India's third Champions Trophy win. This was India's third Champions Trophy triumph, having previously won in 2002 (as joint winners with Sri Lanka) and in 2013.

In March 2025, the Jaipur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum summoned Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff over allegations of misleading pan masala advertisements. The petition highlights the unrealistic claim of saffron content given the product's low price. Past endorsements and criticisms of celebrities like Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar over such brands were also discussed.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah called for a report on a controversial Gulmarg fashion show held during Ramzan, citing disregard for local sensitivities. The event faced backlash from religious leaders and activists, who labeled it obscene. Elle India removed related content from Instagram, and the show organizers apologized for any unintended discomfort.

In two separate incidents early Monday, at least 4 labourers died and 13 were injured in a truck crash in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, while a collision in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district killed 7 and injured 14. Both incidents involved speeding vehicles losing control.

Kia Norway humorously mocked Tesla amid global protests against Elon Musk's involvement with DOGE, by sharing an Instagram post featuring a sticker on its EV3 saying, “I bought this after Elon went crazy.” The protests arise from Musk's controversial actions and far-right support, causing Tesla owners to express their frustration while still loving the cars.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy humorously apologized days after facing criticism for his informal attire during his meeting with US President Donald Trump and vice president JD Vance. Zelenskyy has been wearing military-style attire during his country's ongoing war with Russia.

The Codava National Council has urged the central and Karnataka home ministers to ensure the safety of actress Rashmika Mandanna following intimidation by Congress MLA Ravi Kumar Gowda. The council condemned the MLA's actions and stressed that Rashmika has the right to personal choices without coercion.

India's captain Rohit Sharma credited Shreyas Iyer as the 'silent hero' after India's ICC Champions Trophy win. Iyer played a crucial role throughout the tournament, particularly in the middle order. He ended as India's leading run-scorer and second overall, ensuring vital partnerships like the fourth-wicket stand with Axar Patel in the final against New Zealand.

A Community Education Council meeting in Manhattan was disrupted by around 100 trans rights activists through silent dancing and heckling to oppose policies on transgender athletes. This ongoing protest has been led by trans teacher Alaina Daniels to challenge the council's review of gender identity sports policies, causing significant disruptions to other educational discussions.

BJP mocks Congress after India's Champions Trophy victory, targeting Shama Mohamed for her past remarks about Rohit Sharma's fitness. The ruling party celebrates Sharma's achievements, highlighting recent wins under his captaincy, while urging respect for athletes and condemning political interference in sports.

Elon Musk and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski clashed online over the funding of Starlink, which is crucial for Ukraine's military. Musk asserted that the Ukrainian front would falter without Starlink, while Sikorski contended Poland pays $50 million annually for the service. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Musk, emphasising Starlink's vital role in Ukraine's defense.

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has ordered the cancellation of Lalit Modi's Vanuatu passport after discovering his intention to avoid extradition. This decision followed reports that Interpol had twice rejected India's request for an alert notice due to lack of judicial evidence, which would have automatically disqualified Modi's citizenship application.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Monday. While BSE Sensex was above 74,300, Nifty50 was above 22,550.

Vizianagaram Lok Sabha MP Kalisetti Appala Naidu will provide Rs 50,000 for every third child who is a girl in his constituency, deposited as a fixed deposit. This initiative aims to reach up to Rs 10 lakh by the time the girl is of marriageable age, encouraging population growth in Andhra Pradesh as per CM N Chandrababu Naidu’s vision.

The Enforcement Directorate raided locations connected to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. The raids are part of an ongoing investigation into a liquor scam and money laundering case. The ED claims the scam caused a massive loss to the state exchequer, with a liquor syndicate allegedly siphoning off over Rs 2,100 crore.

Justin Trudeau, in an emotional speech as he steps down as Canadian Prime Minister, emphasized Canada facing critical economic challenges due to US tariffs. His successor, Mark Carney, accused Trump of undermining Canadian workers and vowed retaliation. The upcoming trade war and election period are set to define Canada's future direction under Carney's leadership.

Mark Carney has been selected as Canada's next prime minister following Justin Trudeau's resignation. Carney criticized US President Donald Trump's trade policies and remarks about annexing Canada, vowing to defend Canadian workers and sovereignty. Previously, Carney served as Britain's central bank chief and is currently chairman of Brookfield Asset Management.