Times of India

The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly showing strong interest in acquiring Toronto Maple Leafs' young talents Matthew Knies and defenseman Morgan Rielly. This speculation follows the Maple Leafs' GM firing and a disappointing season, with Chicago looking to rebuild with high-impact young players. While Knies is considered largely unavailable, Rielly's contract and fit are being considered.

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi is reaping the rewards of the blockbuster success of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar The Revenge (2026), starring Ranveer Singh. Known for his impeccable comic timing and vast body of work, the actor has witnessed a fresh surge in popularity with the franchise. It has now emerged that the makers went a step further to reward him for his standout performance.

The Congress has submitted a preliminary response to the Election Commission's notice concerning party president Mallikarjun Kharge's "terrorist" remark. The party alleges the notice, citing discrepancies and a rushed deadline, indicates ulterior motives and a lack of due diligence. They have requested a week to provide a detailed reply and seek an audience with the EC.

Interestingly, Shardul Thakur was not part of the Mumbai's starting XI and even not the impact player. Mumbai had already used opener Danish Malewar as its impact player in place of Allah Ghazanfar.

Microsoft is initiating its first-ever voluntary employee buyout program, offering retirement to approximately 7% of its U.S. workforce. This move, announced via memo, targets employees whose age and years of service total 70 or more, excluding some senior roles. The company is also adjusting stock reward distribution and simplifying manager review processes.

The Trump administration's 'Gold Card' visa program, offering US residency for a $1 million fee, has approved only one applicant to date. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated hundreds more are under review, with all applicants undergoing extensive vetting and paying a $15,000 processing fee. The initiative aims to attract wealthy and skilled individuals to the US.

India has labeled US President Donald Trump's "hell hole" remark on the country as "uninformed" and "inappropriate." The MEA spokesperson stated the comments do not reflect the reality of the strong India-US relationship, which is built on mutual respect and shared interests. Trump had reshared a post on Truth Social using derogatory terms for India and China.

Tennis sensation Aryna Sabalenka boasts an impressive net worth of $22 million, fueled by over $34 million in career prize money. Her dominance on the WTA Tour, including major wins in 2024 and 2025, coupled with lucrative endorsements from brands like Nike and Audemars Piguet, solidify her status as a top earner in women's tennis.

Pooja Dadlani, long-time manager of Shah Rukh Khan, along with her husband Hitesh Prakash Gurnani and father Mohan Seoram Dadlani, has invested in three apartments in Mumbai’s Bandra area, with the total transaction value pegged at Rs 38.21 crore. The investment has been structured across the family, with Pooja Dadlani, her husband, and her father purchasing one apartment each.

Sanju Samson completed his century on the last ball of the innings with a four off Krish Bhagat's bowl. That was his second century of the season, his second for CSK and his fifth in the IPL history.

"The player will undergo conservative treatment. Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season and is expected to be available for the World Cup," which runs from June 11-July 19 this year.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on Donald Trump's derogatory remarks about India. Kharge questioned Modi's stance, highlighting India's contributions to the US and alleging that the government has failed to protect national interests in past dealings with the US.

The absence of joint rallies between Rahul Gandhi and alliance partners like MK Stalin in Tamil Nadu raises concerns about Congress's coalition strategy. This visual gap fuels speculation and opposition attacks, contrasting with proactive alliance building seen from other INDIA bloc leaders like Arvind Kejriwal.

CSK players were wearing black armbands due to CSK pacer Mukesh Choudhary’s mother passing away on Tuesday after a year-long battle with illness.