Times of India

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified accusations against the government and the Election Commission regarding electoral integrity. He demands the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing evidence of electoral manipulation. Concerns regarding unresolved objections from Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi further bolster his claims. The BJP has responded by rejecting his allegations and challenging his assertions about anti-incumbency.

Engineers faced challenges while upgrading a highway interchange in Milpitas due to unstable bay mud. They opted to use shredded waste tires as lightweight fill to prevent ground settlement. This choice reduced weight on the soft soil by 40 percent and saved significant project costs. Over two decades, the infrastructure has shown no maintenance issues or structural damage.

Subrat Manocha has been arrested for allegedly plotting the murder of his father, Vineet Manocha, over financial concerns. The father was killed in his apartment in Kanpur, and investigations led to multiple arrests, including his daughter-in-law Shalu. Police have found evidence indicating Subrat's gambling debts and motive linked to his father's relationships. Initial plans to disguise the murder as accidental were abandoned as the plot unfolded.

Parents of Sahil Wakode, an IIT Bombay student who died by suicide, have started a hunger strike. They demand justice and action against those who allegedly tormented their son. The police have opened an investigation into his death, including examination of CCTV footage from the exam hall. Sahil faced allegations of caste discrimination during his studies at IIT Bombay.

Since the onset of the US-Iran war over 200 days ago, Iran has been strategically utilizing maritime chokepoints such as Hormuz. This has resulted in a marked decline in oil flows, affecting the global economy and forcing the US to reconsider its stance. Concurrently, India is exploring ways to capitalize on its geographical advantages against China.

Keightley had been appointed Mumbai Indians head coach in September 2025. The franchise confirmed her departure in a statement on Thursday.

Michael Tilson Thomas’s residence in Pacific Heights is now on the market following his passing earlier this year. The mansion was a sanctuary for the musician and his husband Joshua Robison for nearly three decades. Built in 1906, the four-level home features a blend of architectural styles and modern amenities added over the years. Its spacious rooms hosted numerous distinguished guests from the music and architecture worlds.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has filed a police complaint against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging manipulation of voter rolls. Moitra raised specific concerns over unauthorized amendments to Form 6 related to voter registration. Her allegations came a day after a report stated that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised objections at least 14 times over 10 months to decisions and orders related to the SIR.

Michael Holderness bought four beachfront lots on Florida’s Siesta Key in 2016 and 2017, leading to years of disputes with Sarasota County over public access and development. Under a settlement, the county will receive the four lots and make them public beach property, while Holderness gets a nearby parcel valued at nearly $2.8 million, $500,000 and permission to build a 5,000-square-foot home.

In a groundbreaking test, the Royal Navy's XV Excalibur successfully deployed a US-made Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo at the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre in Scotland. This innovative trial showcased the smooth integration of American technology with British autonomous vessels. Such advancements promise to revolutionize naval missions, enhancing the safety of crewed submarines through the use of advanced armed unmanned underwater vehicles.

Gurindervir Singh begins his Asian Games 100m campaign with a priority: “the medal is the most important thing”. After 10.39s runs at the Commonwealth Games and Bhubaneswar, followed by 10.32s in Delhi, the national record holder enters Aichi-Nagoya with a 10.09s best. With Animesh Kujur and Asia’s leading sprinters in the field, Gurindervir is also hoping the Asian Games can produce the sub-10 run. He has worked hard all year.

During a recent biodiversity assessment at Chester Zoo in Cheshire, researchers made an exciting discovery—'Wendy,' a wasp spider. This is the first time this species has been documented in the area, reflecting shifts in wildlife distribution due to climate change. As southern European habitats become less viable, wasp spiders are migrating northward, revealing the transformative effects of environmental changes on British ecosystems.

Maverick Carter is in a legal dispute with his ex-partner Crystal Streets over child support payments. Carter argues that he pays for his daughter's schooling and she is now 18 years old, seeking to terminate payments. Streets contends that Carter should continue financial support until their daughter completes her education. She has requested an increase in the monthly payment due to Carter's wealth.