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Barcelona took an early lead through Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres inside the first 24 minutes. However, Ademola Lookman scored for Atletico, which proved enough after their 2-0 win in the first leg.

A US Navy destroyer intercepted two oil tankers leaving Iran, marking the initial phase of a US-declared blockade aimed at pressuring Tehran. Despite the blockade, some Iran-linked vessels reportedly transited the Strait of Hormuz. Experts caution about the blockade's effectiveness and warn of potential escalation and retaliation from Iran.

US President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran is "very close to being over" as new peace talks are set to begin. He believes Iran "wants to make a deal very badly," despite the US not being finished with its objectives. This comes after initial talks stalled over Tehran's nuclear program, leading to a US naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Four on-duty policemen in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, have been suspended after a video emerged showing them sleeping on a patient's bed and urinating in a hospital dustbin. The officers, guarding an undertrial prisoner, were reportedly heavily intoxicated. An inquiry confirmed their misconduct, raising serious questions about discipline within the force during sensitive duties.

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Protests over minimum wage implementation intensified across Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Factory workers blocked roads and clashed with police in industrial hubs like Faridabad and Palwal. Workers demanded enforcement of revised minimum wages, alleging exploitative conditions. Authorities attributed the agitation to misinformation and are taking action against those involved. The situation is now under control.

In the running for the title, there are three contenders: India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu, Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva, and China’s Zhu Jiner. Vaishali and Bibisara currently lead with 7.5/13 points, followed by Jiner on 7/13. The math is simple yet somewhat disquieting. If Vaishali and Bibisara both win their final games, they head into a tie-break on Thursday.

Activist Anjali Damania has demanded a probe into a senior Nashik police officer's presence at an event with accused godman Ashok Kharat, citing 18 linked calls. Meanwhile, a Congress MP fears an "encounter" killing as the investigation into Kharat's sexual assault and cheating cases expands, potentially implicating ruling party members. The Maharashtra minister urged cooperation with the probe.

Shehzad pointed to questions asked to Kusal Mendis, who is currently playing in the PSL.

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' continues its impressive box office run, now in its fourth week. The film has secured the third-highest week 4 collection in India, surpassing 'Chaava' and is on track to challenge 'Pushpa 2's' record. Its global earnings have reached over Rs 1,727 crore.

CinemaCon 2026 unveiled striking costumes for 'Ramayana: Part One', featuring Yash's elaborate Ravana armour, Ranbir Kapoor's regal Lord Rama, and Sai Pallavi's simple Sita avatar. Surprisingly, Yash confirmed he and Kapoor do not share any scenes in the first instalment, focusing on their separate kingdoms. Both actors expressed mutual respect and a shared vision for the ambitious project.

Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, and Dianna Russini, the popular NFL insider, have millions fuming ever since their pictures from a luxurious hotel in Arizona went viral, a few days ago. While both Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini have denied affair rumors, the allegations refuse to die down. Amid all the mess, Dianna Russini has spoken about some issues in her marriage.

A Bengaluru homemaker tragically smothered her 13-year-old daughter before taking her own life. The devastating discovery was made by the husband's brother after repeated calls went unanswered. Preliminary findings suggest the mother, reportedly suffering from depression, used a pillow on her daughter before hanging herself. The family had dined out the previous evening.

A legal dispute over 1,600 sqm of land in Loni's Mandola is delaying a crucial ramp for the newly inaugurated Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Economic Corridor. The unresolved compensation claim, dating back to 1998, has left a key stretch unfinished, creating an accident-prone area and impacting local connectivity.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has physically moved his desk into the company's AI lab, where he now sits alongside Superintelligence Labs head Alexandr Wang and codes for up to ten hours a week. Meta President Dina Powell McCormick confirmed the move, adding that Zuckerberg feels he needs to understand AI "at that level" to build the strongest possible model. It signals how seriously he is taking Meta's bid to compete with OpenAI and Google in the generative AI race.

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has announced that the company is undergoing a change, working to reshape its massive media empire. In a memo to employees, the CEO said that the company is cutting approximately 1,000 roles this week to “streamline” its operations. According to the memo, the majority of the job losses are a direct result of Disney forming a single, consolidated “enterprise marketing division.” This new group is being led by Asad Ayaz, the company's Chief Marketing and Brand Officer.

Javokhir Sindarov clinched the FIDE Candidates 2026 title with a round to spare after an unbeaten run, sealing qualification for the World Championship with a draw against Anish Giri. The Uzbek GM showed consistency throughout, starting with a win over Andrey Esipenko and maintaining control with key draws. He will now face reigning champion D Gukesh for the title.