Times of India

The Maharashtra Cyber department has arrested a person in connection with the cyber harassment case involving Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar’s daughter, Nitara Kumar. As reported by IANS, Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber, Yashasvi Yadav, confirmed the development and said the accused has been taken into custody after investigation into the matter.

Following the 2026 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders’ decision not to draft a wide receiver opens doors for unsigned free agents like Stefon Diggs and more. Diggs was released by the New England Patriots this offseason. He is seen as a potential fit for Washington, Atlanta, or Carolina. They all lack a top-tier wide receiver to complement their existing receiving corps talent.

Los Angeles Lakers surprisingly lead the Houston Rockets 2-0 in their playoff series, despite Luka Doncic's absence. Outstanding performances from Luke Kennard and LeBron James have propelled the Lakers. With Doncic still sidelined for Game 3, Los Angeles aims to extend their lead and secure a swift series victory, allowing Doncic ample recovery time.

Virat Kohli has achieved another IPL milestone, surpassing 300 sixes in the league. He now joins the elite club of Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma, becoming the third player to reach this mark. Kohli's remarkable consistency continues to etch his name in IPL history, further solidifying his legendary status.

A US appeals court has halted President Trump's order barring asylum access at the southern border. Judges ruled immigration laws permit border asylum applications, and the President cannot unilaterally suspend this right. This decision offers a lifeline to individuals fleeing danger, ensuring they receive a hearing for their claims.

Seven Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chadha, have defected from AAP to the BJP, significantly boosting the ruling party's numbers to 113 and reducing AAP to just three members. This move weakens the opposition bloc's strength to 77, marking a substantial shift in the Upper House's political landscape and impacting AAP's national presence.

The world No. 2 shared the update on X on Friday, saying he and his team decided it was best to avoid rushing his comeback after the injury he suffered during the Barcelona Open earlier this month.

Aam Aadmi Party faces a significant internal crisis as Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha leads a mass exodus of seven MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party. This move, following Chadha's removal as deputy leader, marks a severe blow to AAP's presence in Parliament and raises questions about its core principles.

Virat Kohli has etched his name further in IPL history, becoming the first player to hit 800 fours during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's match against Gujarat Titans. The star batter achieved this milestone, adding to his impressive record of 8,915 runs in 274 matches. This achievement solidifies his status as one of the league's greatest batters.

Intel's share price surged dramatically after exceeding first-quarter expectations, driven by strong demand in its Data Centre and AI division. This performance significantly boosts the US administration's investment, which acquired a stake during a period of financial strain. Intel's stock has now risen nearly 300% since the government's intervention.

With Sudharsan’s hundred, RCB became the team to concede the most individual centuries in IPL history.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan forged a remarkable 128-run opening partnership for Gujarat Titans against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Sudharsan shone with a brilliant century, his 100 off 58 balls powering the team's strong start. Gill played a crucial supporting role, allowing Sudharsan to dominate the scoring. This stand marks a significant achievement for the Titans.

Veteran comedian Dinesh Hingoo, known for his impeccable comic timing across over 300 films, has revealed that he still steps out to work at the age of 86 — not out of choice, but necessity. In a video that has gone viral on social media, the actor candidly spoke about his current reality. Opening up further about the financial strain, Hingoo added, “Doctor kabhi Rs 5000 mangte hai kabhi Rs 6000. Character artists ko itne paise nahi milte..."

The India Meteorological Department has forecast the possibility of El Nino conditions during the South West monsoon season. Economists and experts note that a weak monsoon will add to the woes caused by higher crude oil prices, and fertilizer supply disruptions.

A net bowler suffered a serious injury during a practice session at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, just before the IPL clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings. Footage shows medical staff attending to the player, who was then taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman's OpenAI, alleging the company betrayed its founding mission of open-source AI for humanity. Musk claims OpenAI, now a Microsoft subsidiary, has become a closed-source, for-profit entity. OpenAI dismisses the lawsuit as a distraction fueled by Musk's competitive jealousy and his own AI venture, xAI.

Raghav Chadha's defection from AAP to BJP, along with six other Rajya Sabha members, significantly weakens the party's parliamentary strength and national positioning. This move, which qualifies as a merger under anti-defection rules, erodes AAP's credibility and its ability to represent Punjab's interests nationally, potentially impacting upcoming elections.

The GT opener reached the milestone in just 47 innings, going past Chris Gayle, who had taken 48 innings to get to 2,000 IPL runs.

Reliance Industries' Q4 FY26 net profit declined 12.5% year-on-year to Rs 16,971 crore, impacted by the Middle East crisis affecting its oil and chemicals business. Despite this, revenue rose 13% to Rs 2.98 lakh crore, with strong contributions from digital services and retail. Jio Platforms reported a 13% profit increase to Rs 7,935 crore.

Raghav Chadha, formerly of AAP, has joined the BJP, a party he previously labeled as 'illiterate goons.' Chadha cited AAP's deviation from principles for personal gain as his reason for leaving. He now praises PM Modi's leadership and vows to continue raising citizen issues under the BJP banner.