Times of India

Pakistan cricket is facing turmoil after an early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025. Mickey Arthur criticises the instability despite talented players and quality coaches like Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten. Internal conflicts and media agendas are blamed for undermining efforts. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been dropped for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.

India and Mauritius have upgraded their relationship to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Modi emphasized cooperation in defense, maritime security, trade, and development. India will support Mauritius with a new Parliament building and a rupee-denominated line of credit for water pipeline replacement. Both countries reaffirmed commitment to a secure and open Indian Ocean.

BJP dominated the municipal polls in Haryana, winning nine out of ten mayoral seats. Woman candidates secured seven mayoral positions. CM Nayab Singh Saini hailed the outcome as public endorsement. Congress suffered setbacks, including in Rohtak. Some independent candidates also triumphed, notably in Manesar and Faridabad. BJP claimed 90% of councillor seats.

Maharashtra's transport minister, Pratap Sarnaik, admitted that employees' provident fund and gratuity were used to cover daily expenses and salary hikes for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation. The opposition demanded a complaint against the MSRTC's managing director. Sarnaik assured that future improper use of funds would be avoided and employees would not lose interest on diverted money.

Haryana has seen a six-fold increase in poverty over the past five years, with 51.83 lakh families now below the poverty line. Despite the state government's various upliftment schemes, the data suggests that over two crore people in Haryana live in poverty, contrasting with claims of prosperity.

A dispute over parking in Mohali's Sector 66 led to the death of 39-year-old scientist Abhishek Swarnkar. His neighbour Monty assaulted him despite knowing his fragile health. The incident was captured on CCTV. Swarnkar was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. Police have registered a case, and further legal action is pending.

Republican lawmakers are calling for investigations into recent vandalism targeting Tesla showrooms and charging stations. President Donald Trump supports these measures, suggesting that such acts could be labeled as domestic terrorism. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Congress will work with the Justice Department and FBI to address the incidents.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's posters at a rally in Kathmandu supporting the former Nepal king sparked a stir, highlighting the historical ties between Gorakhsh Peeth and the Shah Dynasty. Yogi has previously advocated for Nepal's Hindu nation status. A follower, Pradeep Bikram Rana, fled to Gorakhpur, citing persecution in Kathmandu.

A street dog in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, was seen roaming with a dead newborn in its jaws, attracting significant attention after a video circulated on social media. Authorities are investigating the incident, which marks the third instance of a dead newborn being abandoned in the district within the past three weeks.

Pakistan's military killed all Baloch Liberation Army terrorists and freed 300 hostages in Balochistan. The militant group hijacked the Jaffar Express train. The operation left 21 hostages dead due to militant actions. The train had over 450 passengers including security personnel. The terrorists were in contact with their leaders in Afghanistan.

An Indian Army soldier stationed at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir was injured by cross-border firing from Pakistan in the Rajouri district. The incident occurred at Kalsiyan of Nowshera sector. Another explosion took place in the Poonch district later, though no casualties were reported.

Kashmir's Chinar trees are being digitally tagged with unique numbers and QR codes by the J&K Forest Research Institute to track and monitor their health and presence. This initiative aims to combat illegal felling and urbanization threats. So far, 28,560 Chinars have been recorded, including some of the oldest and largest in Asia.

The ministry of home affairs has returned a proposal to prosecute three IAS officers in the Jammu and Kashmir arms licences scam due to missing documents. They must resubmit the full documentation within a week. CBI is investigating irregularities in granting over 278,000 arms licences between 2012 and 2016, implicating several IAS officers for issuing licences in exchange for money.

Hundreds of frustrated residents in Bellandur protested against the poor condition of their crater-filled roads, urging the government for quick repairs. With no pavements and terrible road conditions, even short drives have become arduous, significantly impacting the daily lives and safety of the residents.

A computer teacher in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping his 14-year-old student at her home in August 2023. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.2 lakh and additional imprisonment for related charges, while providing compensation to the victim.

A 'gau rakshak' named Vish Singh Kamboj was arrested in Saharanpur for fabricating a cow slaughter case to frame a rival meat trader. His actions included placing old bovine remains on a highway to demand police action. Another trader, Tipu Qureshi, allegedly paid Kamboj to target his more successful business partner. Qureshi is currently at large.