Times of India

Banda, a district in Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand region, has repeatedly recorded the world's highest temperatures, becoming a man-made heat island. Experts attribute this to barren terrain, vanishing green cover, relentless sand mining, and drying rivers, creating a vicious cycle of extreme heat. This situation is exacerbated by dry westerly winds and a lack of adequate winter rainfall.

Cops Say Working With Doctors To Establish If This Was From Fall Or Had Other Causes

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice begins a 30-day jail sentence for violating probation after testing positive for THC. This follows a March 2024 incident where Rice caused a six-car crash and fled the scene. The absence means he'll miss crucial team activities, impacting his development and the Chiefs' offense. Rice also faces ongoing civil lawsuits.

India's defence self-reliance receives a significant boost as DRDO successfully completes final trials for its unmanned aerial vehicle launched precision guided missile (ULPGM)-V3. Developed entirely within the Indian defence ecosystem, the missile is ready for mass production, confirming a mature domestic supply chain.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created IPL history by becoming the first Indian batter to hit 50 sixes in a single season. The 15-year-old smashed 93 off 38 balls, including 10 sixes, for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants. His explosive innings helped Rajasthan stay in the chase after Mitchell Marsh’s 96 powered LSG to 220/5.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is projected as the leading buyer for the Seattle Seahawks. The NFL team was owned by late former Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. After his passing in 2018, it is now managed by her sister Jody Allen under the Paul G. Allen Trust. It is now officially up for sale. Jeff Bezos has shown interest in owning a local NFL franchise for over seven years. The sale process is expected to conclude by the 2026 offseason.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was eventually dismissed on 93 off 38 balls.​

India is set to host a crucial Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) meeting, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expected to attend. This high-level gathering, involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia, is seen as a strategic move to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific. The meeting will likely address critical mineral supply chains and regional security concerns.