Times of India

Meenakshi Seshadri marks her acting comeback with Prime Video series 'Nanavati vs Nanavati', reuniting with Jackie Shroff after four decades. The eight-episode show, directed by Vipul Shah, also stars Bhagyashree, Ram Kapoor, and Anupriya Goenka, and is being shot in Andheri West and Powai. Official announcement awaited.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns to Harare for his senior India debut after U-19 World Cup triumph. He hopes to create new memories at the venue where he achieved past success. Sooryavanshi aims to bounce back after a challenging maiden outing in senior colours. He believes his knowledge of the Harare conditions will be beneficial. India faces Zimbabwe after recent T20I series losses in Ireland and England.

Katrina Kaif faces backlash from fans over her silence on CJP protests, with fan page 'katholic_fans' shutting down, calling her out for lacking "the spine to speak for Indians." While some fans defended her right to choose, celebs like Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, and Sonu Sood have voiced support.

The BJP launched a sharp political counteroffensive against Rahul Gandhi's protest. Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized Gandhi's actions as irresponsible and condemnable. The BJP announced nationwide protests outside Congress offices in response to the demonstration. Prasad defended police action and highlighted government efforts on exam integrity. He assured that those involved in exam irregularities would face trial and punishment.

The BCCI Centre of Excellence is set for a hectic week as nearly a dozen contracted and targeted India players undergo fitness assessments and rehabilitation ahead of the Sri Lanka Tests. With injuries mounting and a packed international calendar looming, the team management is keen to ensure a fit and ready player pool.

Chhattisgarh high court upheld a family court's divorce order for a husband. The wife's refusal to live with him and her financial demand caused mental cruelty. She had demanded two crore rupees to agree to the divorce proceedings. The court dismissed her appeal and upheld ten lakh rupees alimony. This decision reinforces the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

The Indian rupee opened lower on Wednesday, facing pressure from rising crude oil prices. Geopolitical tensions and demand for safe-haven assets also weighed on the domestic currency. The Reserve Bank of India's measures are helping to cushion the rupee's decline. Meanwhile, Indian stock markets experienced a downturn in early trade. Foreign institutional investors remained net buyers of equities on Tuesday.

David Warner admitted to a drink-driving charge after a random breath test in Sydney. His lawyer confirmed the former Australian cricketer accepted responsibility for his actions. Warner faces a driving ban, a fine, and a possible prison sentence for this offense. This incident adds to Warner's history of high-profile controversies. Sentencing for the drink-driving charge is scheduled for August 18.

Asian markets opened higher, mirroring Wall Street's gains as technology stocks rebounded. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan led the advance, while China also saw gains. Oil prices continued to climb due to threats in the Red Sea region. US markets closed higher overnight, with semiconductor shares driving the upward movement. Investor focus now shifts to upcoming earnings reports from major tech companies.

Starter home availability has improved, offering more choices for budget-conscious buyers. However, affordability remains a significant challenge across different regions. The Southern United States shows the strongest recovery due to increased construction. The Midwest and Northeast continue to face persistent supply shortages. Purchasing a starter home still requires substantially more income than before.

An independent autopsy report on 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, is expected Wednesday from family attorney Ben Crump at the NAACP National Convention in Chicago. The state's own autopsy remains pending amid a toxicology review. Wells, the only Black member of a group of white friends on the trip, was the only one who didn't return, fueling suspicion and calls for transparency from civil rights leaders including the Rev. Al Sharpton.

Donald Trump announced phased tariffs on imported generic medicines starting August 2026. These tariffs will gradually increase to 200 percent over three years. This policy aims to reshore pharmaceutical production back into America. India, a major supplier of affordable generics, faces significant impact from these changes. The move adds uncertainty to ongoing bilateral trade agreement.

Alastair Cook has reignited the Jacob Bethell IPL debate, insisting England should always come before franchise cricket. His remarks resurfaced after Bethell's knee injury ruled him out of The Hundred and cast doubt on his Pakistan Test availability. Cook questioned the value of Bethell sitting on the IPL bench, though the youngster previously defended his decision to stay at RCB.

The recurring injuries suffered by Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy have not gone down well with the BCCI. Sources said Reddy was being pushed to bowl close to 140kmph to compensate for the injury-prone Hardik Pandya. During Rahul Dravid’s tenure as head coach, the BCCI medical team, the CoE and the team management had charted out year-long roadmaps for individual players around major ICC events. The objective was to get each player to the required fitness level in time for the next ICC tournament or marquee Test series.