Times of India

SpiceJet pilots and employees are still awaiting salaries owed since March, as the airline seeks an emergency government-backed loan. Internal messages reveal significant financial strain, with employees struggling to manage daily expenses. The airline acknowledges payment delays, attributing them to operational challenges and the Middle East crisis.

A ₹370 biryani comment made by Himanshu Jangra during a comedy show sparked a nationwide debate on dating, consent, and transactional relationships. The incident, amplified by social media, led to widespread criticism of the mindset behind the joke and prompted a comedian's apology, highlighting societal attitudes towards modern dating.

Glenn McGrath lauded teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, comparing his fearless style and backlift to legends Brian Lara and Garry Sobers. McGrath was amazed by Sooryavanshi's IPL power-hitting, noting his high six-to-four ratio. He expressed interest in seeing how the young batsman performs outside the subcontinent.

Global spending on nuclear weapons hit an all-time high of nearly $119 billion in 2025, a 19% increase, fueling concerns of a new arms race. China is identified as the fastest-growing nuclear power, while major nations are modernizing arsenals and increasing deployable warheads despite declining stockpiles.

Punjabi cuisine, a cornerstone of Indian comfort food, has endured global culinary shifts by embodying emotion, hospitality, and home. From ancient roots to post-Partition dhabas and modern restaurants, its rich flavors and hearty simplicity continue to resonate, offering a taste of tradition and belonging that nourishes the soul.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have 48 nations, 104 matches and a thousand storylines, but nothing like the arrival of a new generation of players announcing themselves on the world's biggest stage. These are the players who watched the 2022 Qatar finals as schoolboys and are now walking into dressing rooms alongside Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappé. The expanded format means more room for young talent to showcase their game. Here are 10 under-21 players stepping onto the World Cup stage for the very first time.

The Miami Dolphins’ star player Jordyn Brooks has been in the news concerning his trade from the team even though nothing has been confirmed yet, sparking chaos and concern among fans of the Dolphins as many await for his future in the league. Amid all the mess, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Dallas Cowboys have emerged as potential landing spots for the star player.