Times of India

Pune police are searching for Datta Gade, a man with a criminal record, who allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman inside an empty MSRTC bus at Swargate bus stand. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning when the woman was misled by the accused. Police are using CCTV footage and multiple teams to track him down.

Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri fired at an army vehicle in Sunderbani, prompting troops to return fire and search the area. Hours earlier, the BSF neutralized an intruder crossing the International Border in the Pathankot sector. These incidents underscore heightened security measures following recent terrorist activities and infiltration attempts.

Actor-turned-politician Ranjana Nachiyaar left the BJP and joined Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) citing dissatisfaction with BJP's policies. She criticized the BJP for neglecting Tamil Nadu’s prosperity. Meanwhile, AIADMK MP M Thambidurai accused the DMK government of using the language issue as a political strategy ahead of elections, amidst rising opposition to the Trilingual Language System.

A Sudanese military aircraft crashed in Omdurman, killing at least 19 people, including military personnel and civilians. The plane went down shortly after taking off from Wadi Sayidna airbase. The conflict between the military and Rapid Support Forces has intensified, causing significant casualties and a severe humanitarian crisis.

A viral video shows a man throwing water on train passengers, who is quickly caught and beaten by a policeman. The incident highlights ongoing unruly behavior in Indian railways, as minor acts like this pose risks to passengers. Social media users praised the officer and called for stricter measures.

BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya sharply criticised West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over changes in the holiday schedule announced by Kolkata Municipal Corporation. He accused the TMC government of religious appeasement, alleging that the adjustment is aimed at consolidating Muslim votes while disadvantaging Hindu cultural observances.

President Trump joked about renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America,' a move that has sparked legal action from the Associated Press. Tech companies have updated their maps, while the White House bars the AP from events, escalating the controversy.

A new study reveals that Mars had sun-scorched beaches with waves breaking on ancient ocean shores. Data from China's Zhurong rover indicates sandy beach deposits on Mars from 3.6 billion years ago, suggesting the existence of an ancient sea. This major discovery provides evidence of Mars' dynamic, potentially habitable past, hinting at the possibility of microbial life.

Shashi Tharoor's leadership bid in Kerala has stirred Congress's fragile internal peace, highlighting fears about the party's strength against the Left Front in the 2026 elections. Tharoor emphasizes his ability to attract non-Congress voters, though his stance puts the party in a difficult position as they strive to manage factionalism and accommodate his ambition.

Fans of Indian cricket are keen to explore the lives of star players beyond the field. In a new video interaction, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shreyas Iyer, and Mohammed Shami share interesting details about their phone content. Meanwhile, the Indian team is performing well in the ICC Champions, securing a semifinal berth after wins against Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins criticised Code Cricket for misquoting him on India's Champions Trophy matches. Cummins clarified that he never called the tournament a 'farce,' comments actually made by Jonathan Agnew. Cummins acknowledged India's advantage playing entirely in Dubai.

President Trump handed out red baseball caps with the slogan 'TRUMP WAS RIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING' in the Oval Office while addressing the press. This move comes amid growing tensions over the Trump administration's decision to take control of media access, challenging the White House Correspondents' Association's authority.

Stock market holiday today: Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE will be closed today for Mahashivratri. On Thursday, the market is expected to remain volatile amid recent declines and international investor withdrawals.

Infosys has announced salary hikes for employees based on performance. Most employees received increases between 5% and 8%. Top performers got higher raises. Salary revisions apply from January 1, 2024, for lower-level employees, and from April 1, 2024, for managers. Some employees expected bigger hikes, and discussions were quieter this time.

An Australian couple had to sit next to a deceased passenger on a Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha. The crew could not move the body to business class, leaving the couple beside the corpse for four hours. Qatar Airways has apologised for any distress caused. There should be a protocol to handle such situations better, the couple said.

Indian-American politician Vivek Ramaswamy announced his candidacy for Ohio governor, proposing that high school seniors pass the civics test required for US naturalization to foster patriotism. Ramaswamy, a former GOP presidential candidate, received endorsements from Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Despite being considered for a role alongside Musk, he chose to pursue the Ohio governorship.

US Vice President JD Vance recounted a confrontation with a Ukrainian-American man, emphasizing that immigrants should prioritize the interests of the United States. Vance highlighted the importance of assimilation and valuing America as their primary country. He applauded immigrants who understand this perspective, stressing that they should look out for the US interests first.

Steve Smith Sr., a former NFL star and Hall of Fame candidate, faces allegations of an affair with Ravens band member Nicole Martinez, as revealed by her husband's Facebook post. The scandal has quickly gone viral, posing potential risks to Smith's long-standing reputation.

Delhi government incurred a revenue loss exceeding Rs 2,000 crore due to the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, as per CAG's report. The policy, which was later withdrawn, faced issues like monopoly risks and improper license allocations, leading to significant financial discrepancies.