Times of India

In a landmark decision, North Dakota’s Supreme Court ruled that unmarried couples are barred from adopting a child together, as dictated by existing state law. This case involved a grandmother and her partner who intended to adopt her grandchild, with agreement from both biological parents. The court clarified that only legislative changes can alter adoption laws, while allowing individual adoption requests from either of the parties involved.

Pakistan U-19 achieved a crucial victory over India in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026. Captain Hamza Zahoor played a significant role by scoring a century during the tense chase. After a shaky start, Pakistan recovered through a strong partnership between Zahoor and Hasnain Abbas Dar. India's Arjun Rajput had earlier led with a fighting century for his team.

California's Proposition 40, which aimed to impose a one-time tax on billionaires, has been rejected by voters. Major financial contributions from billionaires, including Sergey Brin, influenced the outcome significantly. While the measure garnered support in major cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles, Silicon Valley's votes were predominantly against it. Opponents of the tax also introduced counterpropositions to ensure its defeat.

A 20-year-old woman was discovered hanging in a finance company office located in Gorakhpur. Her family has alleged that her death was a murder, pointing to the office manager as a suspect. After her mother searched for her, she found her daughter hanging when she reached the office. Protests erupted outside the finance company as villagers demanded a thorough investigation.

A significant fire occurred at a garment factory in Nangli Sakrawati, Najafgarh area of Delhi on Sunday. The incident was reported to the Delhi Fire Services around 4.22 pm, which led to immediate action. A total of 25 fire tenders were dispatched to manage the situation effectively.

In Bahraich, four youths were injured due to an explosion of firecrackers being transported on a two-wheeler. The incident occurred near Padma Market on Saturday night, causing significant panic in the area. Among the injured, Nimesh Srivastava sustained serious injuries and was taken to a medical college for treatment. The other three youths, Aman, Abhishek, and Amit Pandey, were treated and later discharged from the hospital.

Pakistan's U-19 fielders produced a comedy of errors against India in the Asia Cup when three players rushed towards a high catch but moved away at the last moment, allowing the ball to drop. The confusion sparked an angry exchange among teammates. Earlier, Arjun Rajput's 107 helped India recover from a poor start and post 208 runs.

In Siddharthnagar, nearly 100 residents became ill after consuming contaminated pani puri and tikki from a street vendor. Affected individuals reported symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea shortly after eating the food. Medical teams from local health departments were deployed to assist and monitor affected residents. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the contamination linked to leftover food ingredients.

A 55-year-old man named Santosh Singh Chauhan was killed in Kanpur after an out-of-control Thar struck him. The incident occurred in Awas Vikas 3, Kalyanpur, dragging him and his scooter approximately 20 meters. Witnesses reported that the occupants of the Thar screamed post-accident before driving away in another vehicle. Police have seized the Thar and are reviewing CCTV footage for investigation.

Microsoft employees are circulating an open letter accusing the company of pursuing AI at all costs, saying work there has become "joyless and demoralizing." The letter is gaining attention after Microsoft offered buyouts to 60,000 employees across India, the US, UK and Canada, its largest ever. It flags forced AI use, layoffs, data centres and climate goals, as staff report raises below 1% while Microsoft posts a 32% profit jump.

Jalandhar's Arjun Rajput rescued India with a brilliant 107 off 85 balls against Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup after the team slipped to 22/3. The 18-year-old has enjoyed an impressive rise, scoring 695 runs in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. Coming from a humble family background, his father supported his cricketing ambitions while earning a living selling kulchas.