Times of India

Rinku Singh will rejoin the India squad in Kolkata on Saturday. He will be available for the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against the West Indies. This match is a virtual knockout for a semifinal spot. India faces the West Indies on Sunday. The winner advances to join South Africa in the semifinals.

Amid escalating Iran tensions, Britain, the US, and China are evacuating non-essential personnel from the Middle East. The US is conducting its largest military build-up in decades, while diplomatic talks continue. Citizens are urged to leave Iran as fears of conflict intensify, despite ongoing negotiations aimed at de-escalation.

Bridgerton Season 4 concludes with Benedict and Sophie's heartwarming Cinderella-esque romance and a surprise wedding. The season explored their love against societal norms, with Benedict embracing his pansexuality. Notably, Daphne and Simon remain absent, with showrunners opting against recasting. A new Lady Whistledown emerges, reigniting the show's signature mystery.

The Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation to the widow of an employee who died of Covid-19. The court ruled that the deceased, Bapu Jagtap, contracted the virus while performing his duty at the risk of his life, rejecting MSRTC's claim that he was not assigned essential services.

SAP faces internal turmoil over a new bonus system favouring underperforming managers over diligent staff. This has sparked team conflicts and questions about fairness amid restructuring. Employee trust in leadership is reportedly declining, adding pressure as the company navigates AI's impact on enterprise software.

A chilling new trend called 'Alpine divorce' is spreading online. It describes abandoning a partner in remote mountains during a hike. This dark concept, inspired by a 19th-century story, has resurfaced on social media. People are sharing stories of betrayal and survival in the wilderness. The trend highlights fears of isolation and abandonment in modern relationships.

Amazon is injecting $50 billion into AI leader OpenAI, solidifying a strategic partnership. This collaboration will see AWS offer a new 'Stateful Runtime Environment' for generative AI apps, powered by OpenAI models. OpenAI will also leverage AWS's custom Trainium chips, boosting performance and cost-efficiency for their advanced AI workloads.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk called Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid the best player in the world after their Olympic gold medal showdown at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. Tkachuk reflected on a pivotal breakaway save by United States goaltender Connor Hellebuyck that preserved Team USA’s lead and shifted momentum in the championship game.

A Delhi court discharged former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, manish sisodia and 21 others in the liquor policy case, criticizing the CBI for using the term 'South Group'. The judge stated the label lacked legal basis, was arbitrary, and could prejudice proceedings, urging the agency to use neutral, evidence-based language.

Pakistan conducted air strikes in Afghanistan, escalating border tensions and leading to retaliatory actions by Taliban forces. This marks a serious confrontation, rooted in historical ties, the TTP's presence, and the disputed Durand Line. Both nations exchanged claims of casualties and territorial gains amidst declarations of 'open war'.

In a strongly worded ruling, Special Judge (PC Act) Jitender Singh of the Rouse Avenue Court said the prosecution’s case was "legally infirm, unsustainable, and unfit to proceed any further in law". The court further observed that when the material collected by the agency was tested on admissibility, relevance and probative value, "the appearance of a coherent conspiracy dissolves," exposing the allegations as being founded on inadmissible material and post-facto reconstruction.

Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran has expressed confidence of above 7% GDP growth potential of the economy. India is on path to become the world’s third largest economy by the end of this decade - third only to the US and China.

The case originated from allegations surrounding the now-withdrawn Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 introduced by the Aam Aadmi Party government. The CBI had alleged that the policy framework was tailored to benefit certain private players through reduced licence fees and predetermined profit margins, resulting in kickbacks and financial losses to the Delhi government.

Australia Women secured a commanding five-wicket victory over India Women, clinching the ODI series 2-0. Georgia Voll's century and Phoebe Litchfield's brisk 80 laid the foundation for the successful chase after India posted 251/9. This win extends Australia's all-format series lead, leaving India with much to ponder.

Deepinder Goyal, Zomato founder, is hiring engineers and scientists for his health-tech startup Temple, but with an unusual condition—applicants must have body fat under 16% (men) or 26% (women). Those who don't meet the threshold can apply on a three-month probation. The post went viral, with social media split between admiration and amusement over the fitness-first hiring criteria.