Times of India

In an incident highlighting political disconnect, a BJP MLA disregarded the pleas of villagers at a public grievance meeting, insisting they were not his voters. In protest, the villagers placed a child atop the MLA’s vehicle to draw attention to their pleas concerning water and electricity shortages. The striking act of dissent has taken social media by storm, with the protest video circulating widely among users.

President Donald Trump alleged China compromised American election data extensively. He claimed Beijing illicitly acquired millions of US voter files. Critics questioned these claims, citing public data availability and intelligence assessments. Intelligence agencies concluded China did not attempt to alter vote counts. The timing of these allegations raised concerns among Republicans and Democrats.

More than 40 years after the Mount St. Helens eruption buried a Washington river valley under volcanic sediment, 58 relocated beavers have helped restore the damaged landscape. Their dams and wetlands brought back native plants, fish and wildlife. However, conservationists fear a planned government project to raise a sediment retention structure could undo years of natural restoration.

India’s first hydrogen train is a 10-coach passenger offering. According to Indian Railways, globally the few operational or under testing hydrogen trains have 2-3 passenger coaches, making India’s first hydrogen train the longest of its type in the world.

Chhattisgarh high court ruled a wife need not produce bills for stridhan. Husband's appeal was dismissed regarding his wife's stridhan articles. The court noted receipts are typically kept by the husband's family after marriage. Absence of documents does not negate the wife's claim for her belongings. The husband must return the stridhan or pay two lakh rupees.

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav delivered the judgment in a writ petition filed by the husband challenging an order passed by the Central Information Commission directing disclosure of his net taxable income from the financial year 2007-08 onwards. The Central Information Commission, by its order dated 22.07.2021, had directed disclosure of the husband’s taxable income details.

Indian footpaths are now unsafe for pedestrians due to encroaching vehicles. Delivery riders and two-wheelers use pavements as shortcuts, creating hazards. Congestion and poor enforcement exacerbate the problem across major cities. This situation discourages walking, impacting public health and urban sustainability. Engineering, enforcement, and behavioral changes are needed to reclaim pedestrian spaces.

The rupee opened stronger against the US dollar on Friday, gaining fourteen paise in early trade. Upbeat equity markets provided support for the domestic currency's early gains. However, sustained foreign fund outflows and firm crude oil prices capped further appreciation. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept investors cautious towards emerging market currencies. The rupee is expected to trade within a narrow range with a downside bias.

Chabahar port has been a repeated target of American airstrikes. Iranian state media acknowledged a third round of strikes on the facility without immediately acknowledging the tower’s collapse. Iran, however, described the tower as overseeing commercial traffic into the port. However, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard also operates at ports across the country.

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a husband's divorce appeal based on cruelty and desertion. The court also upheld an order for him to pay interim maintenance. A man owning a Mercedes-Benz cannot claim this payment is excessive. The husband failed to prove cruelty allegations against his wife. The court found the wife had a reasonable cause to live separately.

The US government has revised its public charge immigration rule. Immigrants may be denied entry if they are likely to depend on public assistance. This new regulation restores broader discretion to immigration officers for assessments. The policy change will officially take effect on September 18, 2026. USCIS also updated rules regarding signatures on immigration benefit requests.

Ahead of the first ODI at Edgbaston, Kohli was seen batting in the nets while Gambhir watched from close range without speaking to him. Kotak, meanwhile, was spotted having a conversation with the former India captain.

A local train struck a school vehicle at an open level crossing, killing four people. The collision occurred Friday morning between Karnasubarna station and Gobindapur rail gate. Four students and the vehicle driver were hospitalized in critical condition after the incident. Eyewitnesses alleged the rail gate remained open, leading to the accident. Investigations are underway by police and railway authorities into the cause.

In an era of advanced technology, online rental scams have become more cunning, leveraging artificial intelligence to deceive unsuspecting tenants. Fraudsters craft fake property listings and convincingly impersonate landlords. To safeguard against these scams, it's crucial for renters to be cautious of unusually low rents and landlords who refuse inspections. Always conduct in-person visits and confirm ownership before making any financial commitments, opting for secure payment methods to mitigate risks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch development projects exceeding twenty-four thousand eight hundred crore rupees. These initiatives span highways, railways, healthcare, and education infrastructure across three regions. The visit includes flagging off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Jind to Sonipat. He will also inaugurate completed projects and lay foundation stones for new developments. This significant rollout aims to boost regional connectivity and public services.

The NTA has announced the NEET UG 2026 cut-off along with the examination results, outlining the category-wise qualifying percentiles and marks required for medical admissions. With over 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying, eligible aspirants can now participate in the counselling process. The qualifying marks have increased compared to last year, reflecting stronger overall performance in the examination.

Rachit Singh has denied wedding rumours with Huma Qureshi, saying, "It's not happening!" Speculation grew after the two attended a wedding reception together and made frequent public appearances. Rachit, also an acting coach for a decade, spoke about working with Huma and her brother Saqib Saleem, and shared his goal of acting lifelong.