Times of India

Dalip Singh Rana, also known as The Great Khali, has an impressive car collection, including a Toyota Land Cruiser and a discontinued Ford Endeavour. The WWE Hall of Famer, famed as the first Indian-born World Heavyweight Champion, remains a celebrated figure in Indian sports and continues to influence wrestling in India.

A deadly gunfight in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in the deaths of six soldiers, including an officer, and six terrorists. The exchange of fire occurred in North Waziristan district. The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack.

Sanjay Manjrekar faced social media backlash for a perceived racist remark during the India vs New Zealand Women's T20 World Cup game commentary. Manjrekar admitted unfamiliarity with players from northern India, prompting fan outrage and calls for his sacking. India lost the match by 58 runs, with their next game against Pakistan.

The India vs Bangladesh T20I rivalry has produced iconic, nail-biting encounters such as the 2016 World Cup last-over thriller, Karthik's last-ball six in the 2018 Nidahas Trophy final, Dhoni's finishing prowess in the 2016 Asia Cup final, Chahar's record-breaking spell in Nagpur 2019, and Bangladesh's historic win in 2019.

The IDF conducted a successful military operation targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, involving Commando Brigade and elite Yahalom Unit. They destroyed weapons stockpiles, observation posts, missile launch sites, and tunnel shafts allegedly used by Hezbollah militants. Airstrikes coordinated during the operation eliminated numerous Hezbollah operatives.

A South African man, Nkosinathi Phakathi, has been sentenced to 42 life terms for assaulting schoolgirls and young women over nine years. Posing as an electrician, he gained entry into victims' homes, committing 90 rapes. Judge Makolomakwe condemned the heinous nature of his crimes. Phakathi’s other charges included kidnapping and assault.

The NBA preseason began with a game in Abu Dhabi between the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets. Sporting icons like Rohit Sharma, Thierry Henry, and Ronaldinho attended. Boston won 107-103. Players like Payton Pritchard and Nikola Jokic shone. The event highlighted the NBA's growing global presence and cross-sport engagement.

Football boasts records like Lionel Messi's 91 goals in 2012, Pele's 1,279 career goals, and Just Fontaine's 13 goals in a single World Cup in 1958. Real Madrid's five consecutive European Cups (1956-1960) and Brazil's five World Cup victories highlight feats that appear almost impossible to beat in today's competitive landscape.

BJP has sharply criticized Congress, alleging a woman was molested on stage during a Congress campaign event, with Congress MP Deepender Hooda present. Shehzad Poonawalla accused Congress of being anti-women, while Congress leader Kumari Selja demanded strict action against the accused party workers.

PDP leader Iltija Mufti criticized the upcoming government in Jammu and Kashmir as lacking real power, calling its chief minister a "rubber stamp." The remarks came just before assembly election results, amid claims that recent administrative changes undermine the new government's authority. Union home minister Amit Shah dismissed the allegations as false and speculative.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Maharashtra, offering prayers, playing traditional instruments, and inaugurating the Banjara Virasat Museum. He also launched the Mumbai Metro Line 3 and its related MetroConnect3 app, while disbursing Rs 20,000 crore under PM-KISAN for farmers, impacting around 9.4 crore beneficiaries.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar stated that during his visit for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, bilateral talks with Pakistan are ruled out, emphasizing that good relations hinge on addressing cross-border terrorism. He highlighted the differing views of Sardar Patel and Nehru on India-China ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of divisive politics and links to a major drug racket during his visit to Maharashtra's Washim district. He also launched significant agricultural and animal husbandry projects worth Rs 23,300 crore, benefiting farmers and supporting marginalized communities.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and his wife Grecia Munoz took to the streets of Gurugram as delivery agents, fulfilling food orders themselves. The couple shared the experience on Instagram.

IndiGo, India's largest airline by domestic market share, faced a system-wide outage on Saturday, causing lengthy wait times and long queues at airports. Passengers had to use handwritten boarding passes, especially noted at Bengaluru airport. The airline is working to resolve the issue swiftly and apologized for the inconvenience.

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has defended Babar Azam following his resignation as white-ball captain, criticizing ex-pacer Sikander Bakht's harsh comments. Butt emphasized Babar's consistent contributions to Pakistan cricket over the last five years and argued that criticism should respect the player's stature, regardless of personal opinions.