Times of India

A tragic collision between an autorickshaw and a state transport bus in Gujarat's Patan district claimed the lives of six individuals on Thursday. The accident occurred near Sami village on the Sami-Radhanpur highway. Preliminary investigations suggest the bus driver lost control while attempting to overtake, leading to the fatal impact.

Abhishek Nayar was appointed the side's assistant coach under head coach Gautam Gambhir just eight months ago but reports suggest his tenure has come to an abrupt end. The Indian cricket board beefed up the coaching staff when Sitanshu Kotak was roped in as the batting coach earlier this year but Nayar continued to be with the team, and both were part of the change room during the Champions Trophy campaign in Dubai.

In Meerut, Amit Kashyap was found dead. Initial reports suggested snake bites. Post-mortem revealed strangulation. His wife, Ravita, confessed to plotting the murder with her lover, Amardeep. Ravita had an affair with Amardeep. Amit discovered their relationship, leading to disputes. Ravita strangled Amit and placed a snake to fake the cause of death.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly lauded Elon Musk, comparing him to Soviet space pioneer Sergei Korolev and acknowledging his ambitious Mars colonization plans. Putin's praise comes amidst heightened geopolitical tensions and scrutiny of Musk's controversial statements on global affairs, particularly regarding the conflict in Ukraine. Musk's Starlink network also places him at the center of ongoing geopolitical debates.

Indian markets experienced a downturn on Thursday, ending a week-long upward trend, with Sensex and Nifty plunging in early trade. This decline occurred despite positive closes on Wednesday. The downturn contrasts with gains in most Asian markets, which were influenced by US-Japan trade talks.

BluSmart, the EV ride-hailing service, abruptly suspended operations in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, leaving commuters stranded and drivers in limbo. This disruption follows regulatory action by SEBI against BluSmart's promoter company, Gensol Engineering, due to alleged fund diversions and governance lapses.

During an IPL 2025 match, Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals faced an unusual interruption when his bat failed a gauge check by the umpire. Forced to switch bats, Parag's displeasure was evident, and his performance dipped, scoring only 8 runs. The umpires are checking the bats as part of BCCI protocol which aims to prevent players from gaining unfair advantages in an era of aggressive powerhitting.

Wall Street experienced a sell-off triggered by Jerome Powell's remarks on potential tariff impacts and Nvidia's export concerns. Powell's warning about tariffs causing inflation and complicating economic management fueled market unease. Asian-Pacific markets diverged, showing gains despite Wall Street's decline, with central bank decisions influencing regional performance.

All India Muslim Jamat has issued a fatwa against actor Vijay, urging Muslims to disassociate from him. The AIMJ president cited Vijay's negative portrayal of Muslims in films and the invitation of gamblers and liquor consumers to his Iftar party as reasons for the decree.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene with Saudi Arabia following the sudden cancellation of the Private Haj quota. This decision has caused distress among thousands of Indian Muslim pilgrims, including those from Tamil Nadu, who were preparing for the upcoming Haj.

Top stock market recommendations: Nuvama Professional Clients Group's Aakash K Hindocha recommends buying IRCTC, Jubilant FoodWorks, and Shree Cement. Nifty is poised for a buy-on-dip strategy targeting 24000, while Bank Nifty may consolidate after outperforming.

Zoom experienced a significant global outage on Friday, disrupting video meetings, its website, and mobile apps, leaving numerous users unable to connect. The company acknowledged domain name resolution issues and later confirmed service restoration. While investigating the cause, a hacking group, DarkStorm, claimed responsibility for a DDoS attack, though Zoom has not confirmed this.

India's trade dynamics reveal a shifting landscape, with the US emerging as a key partner, marked by increased exports and a growing trade surplus. Conversely, the trade deficit with China has widened significantly due to decreased exports, particularly in ore, and a surge in imports. This reflects changing global trade patterns and India's evolving export destinations.

The Trump administration formally requested the IRS to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, alleging a failure to adequately address antisemitism on campus. This action follows increased scrutiny of elite universities and a DOJ review of Harvard's federal contracts and grants. President Trump has criticized Harvard, accusing it of promoting hate and failing its students.

Four international students from Michigan universities, including one from India, are suing the Department of Homeland Security. They allege their student visas were abruptly terminated without explanation, jeopardizing their studies and risking deportation. The ACLU of Michigan is representing the students, arguing the terminations were based on minor interactions with law enforcement and are deterring future international scholars.

Sunny Deol's 'Jaat' has now begun to slow down as it saw a further drop on Wednesday, as the advance bookings for Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari 2' begin. 'Jaat' has crossed Rs 50 crore at the domestic box office.

Donald Trump attacked the American judiciary. This followed a judge's decision. The judge stopped his administration's plan. The plan aimed to cancel protections for over half a million migrants. Trump used Truth Social to voice his anger. He accused the courts of bias. He claimed they were obstructing his agenda. The judge in question is Indira Talwani.

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term "woman" in the Equality Act 2010 exclusively refers to biological females, impacting single-sex services. This unanimous decision, favoring For Women Scotland, distinguishes between "sex" and "gender reassignment," potentially affecting equal pay and access to services.

The Supreme Court has emphasized that India's linguistic diversity should be celebrated, not be a cause for division. The court upheld the use of Urdu, alongside Marathi, on a signboard in Maharashtra, dismissing the misconception that Urdu is foreign to India. It cautioned against associating language with religion, highlighting Urdu's Indian origin and its role in the nation's cultural heritage.