Times of India

A Missouri engineer spent years carving an underground home into an Ozarks hillside, building it largely by hand without an architect. Designed to resemble a natural cave, the property features steel-reinforced concrete, an earth-based ventilation system, heavy oak beams and railroad-inspired details. His son Zane now restores the remarkable 50-year-old home and surrounding 225-acre property.

Ninety-seven murder case files were recalled from Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar's court. This action followed his record of awarding death sentences in ten cases. The district and sessions judge ordered the recall of these pending files. Judge Diwakar had previously delivered thirty-five capital punishment verdicts in his career. These recalled files will now be disposed of according to the law.

In a nail-biting showdown at the Hockey World Cup, India triumphed over Pakistan, much to the delight of fans. Captain Harmanpreet Singh highlighted essential defensive weaknesses that need addressing for the challenges ahead. With praises from the coach regarding the team's attacking strategy and chances created, India now look forward to battle in the next round, where the competition will only intensify.

Canada avoided a significant tariff imposition after a last-minute reprieve. President Trump announced a three-day extension for trade negotiations with Canada. Substantial progress has been acknowledged, though significant work remains to finalize an agreement. The immediate dispute centers on Canadian trade practices and market access for American goods. Both nations aim to resolve these issues before the extended deadline expires.

A protest is planned against the Bar Council of India chairman over a withdrawn directive. The All India Young Advocates Association will demonstrate demanding his resignation. This follows the chairman's apology to law students regarding the NALSAR University controversy. The initial directive barred NALSAR graduating students from becoming advocates. The controversy involved a campaign against the Chief Justice of India's convocation participation.

Pakistan's opening batsman, Azan Awais, faced an unfortunate fate as he was dismissed on the very first ball of the Test match by a brilliant lbw delivery from Ollie Robinson. Joining the ranks of elite England bowlers, Robinson's stellar performance continued, leading to him claiming four wickets. Pakistan struggled significantly, reaching just 150/7 by the tea break, after Robinson's dominant spell.

A remarkable eighteen-year-old student has developed an ingenious device aimed at eradicating toxic algal blooms. Utilizing wind-driven waves and invasive plant species, this unique system demonstrated impressive results in field tests, removing nearly all cyanobacteria and trapping decayed cell matter. This groundbreaking solution offers a cost-effective way to restore and revitalize unhealthy freshwater ecosystems.

American teenager Garret Tan stunned Lakshya Sen, the 14th seed and the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, in a thrilling three-set match at the Delhi World Championships. Overcoming crowd pressure, a head injury and Sen’s aggressive play, Tan triumphed 19-21, 21-19, 21-17, marking the biggest win of his career.

In a clandestine effort, Operation Argus conducted nuclear tests in the stratosphere over the South Atlantic Ocean. These detonations resulted in spectacular artificial auroras and fleeting radiation belts around our planet. The mission’s intent was to shield against Soviet missile threats and radar detection systems. Yet, the swift vanishing of these barriers caused significant communication disturbances, leading to the formulation of international accords banning nuclear experiments in space.

Suresh Oberoi recalls his 2004 BJP stint, when he met LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and explains why he eventually distanced himself from active politics. He calls himself an RSS and Mohan Bhagwat fan, praises Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath, and shares his views on protests, activism and public figures speaking without research.

In a thrilling Pool D showdown, India triumphed over Pakistan with a score of 5-3. With Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek each netting two goals, India showcased their strength. Pakistan's Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan put up a valiant effort by scoring, yet India held their ground during the nail-biting final quarter, securing their advancement to the next stage of the World Cup.

In an electrifying 2026 offseason, several NFL stars have altered their team trajectories from square one. Quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Fields are the latest to don new uniforms. Among wide receivers, both A.J. Brown and Stefon Diggs have switched allegiances. Defensive legend Myles Garrett now aims for glory with different squad, reflecting a broader trend of running backs, and defensive backs securing new homes across the league.

Ayush Shetty and PV Sindhu advanced to the BWF World Championships pre-quarterfinals with straight-game wins. Shetty beat Dumindu Abeywickrama and will face Alwi Farhan next, while Sindhu defeated Wen Yu Zhang. Lakshya Sen suffered a three-game upset against Garret Tan, and Unnati Hooda lost a close battle to Michelle Li. India also progressed in mixed and men’s doubles.