Times of India

Jyoti Malhotra, a YouTuber, was arrested under the Official Secrets Act for allegedly possessing suspicious material and having ties to Pakistani intelligence. Initially, her father defended her trips to Pakistan, stating she had the necessary permissions for her YouTube work.

Punjab Police arrested two Pakistani spies. They were in contact with Pakistan's ISI. The spies became active after the Pahalgam terror attack. Authorities transferred one lakh rupees to their accounts. Both individuals are from Gurdaspur and are around 19-20 years old. They are also involved in drug activities. They leaked secret information of security forces to Pakistan.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia refuted reports claiming India's withdrawal from Asian Cricket Council tournaments to isolate Pakistan. Saikia clarified that the BCCI hasn't discussed or decided on participation in the Asia Cup or Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup. He emphasized the board's current focus on the ongoing IPL and the upcoming England series.

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested in Haryana for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Photos have emerged linking her to a man who delivered a cake to the Pakistan High Commission after the Pahalgam terror attack.

Congress leader Pawan Khera has criticised the government for allegedly informing Pakistan before strikes on terror infrastructures, questioning the potential security risks. He also attacked PM Modi over Donald Trump's claim of brokering a ceasefire, alleging a secret deal. Rahul Gandhi has also questioned Jaishankar on the same issue, while MEA has refuted the Congress's claims, calling them a misrepresentation of facts.

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to halt proceedings in a land dispute between Jama Masjid and Harihar Mandir in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. This ruling allows for the continuation of a court-ordered survey of the mosque premises, following claims that it stands on the site of a former Hindu temple.

Bengaluru is grappling with severe flooding due to incessant rains, causing widespread disruption and drawing sharp political reactions. A BJP MLA's symbolic JCB ride highlights the crisis as the Deputy CM pledges action amidst criticism over preparedness. Residents express frustration as rescue operations continue and the IMD issues a yellow alert for continued rainfall.

Cricket fans eagerly await the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for September in T20 format. Five full Asian Cricket Council members, including defending champion India, automatically qualified. They'll be joined by Hong Kong, Oman, and the UAE. India, fresh off their Asia Cup victory against Sri Lanka, also secured the Champions Trophy, defeating Pakistan and New Zealand.

The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions from Vodafone, Airtel, and Tata Teleservices seeking waivers on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. Justices Pardiwala and Mahadevan deemed the pleas "misconceived".

The Supreme Court rebuked Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his derogatory remarks against an Army officer, deeming his apology insufficient and a national embarrassment.

Twinkle Khanna confronted Akshay Kumar about a supposed fight with Vicky Kaushal over a film called 'Operation Sindoor'. The rumour, which spread online, led to a brief argument. Akshay dismissed it as fake news. He was dealing with a minor injury from a fire scene on set. Both Akshay and Vicky are currently busy with their own film projects.

Sunil Gavaskar criticized Gautam Gambhir for overshadowing Shreyas Iyer's captaincy during KKR's IPL 2024 victory, asserting that Iyer didn't receive due recognition. Gavaskar highlighted Iyer's significant role on the field, contrasting it with Gambhir's dugout presence. Currently captaining PBKS, Iyer is finally getting the credit he deserves, especially with Ricky Ponting as head coach.

The Congress party has accused the Modi government of double standards following the arrest of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad for a social media post critical of violence. Congress leaders highlight the stringent charges against Mahmudabad, contrasting it with the lack of action against BJP ministers accused of demeaning the armed forces.

Following the deadly Pahalgam attack, India's Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist installations prompted China to provide Pakistan with crucial military and satellite support. This assistance, revealed by an Indian defence research group, included reorganizing Pakistan's radar and air defense systems and adjusting satellite coverage over India.

Bengaluru is facing chaos due to heavy pre-monsoon rains. Waterlogged roads and traffic jams are paralyzing the city. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike is working to clear the roads. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru. Many areas are experiencing severe waterlogging. Traffic police are issuing warnings about slow-moving traffic. The situation remains dire for residents.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) affirms its support to the Centre in combating terrorism, clarifying that while it backs national interest initiatives, the party will decide its delegation members. TMC denies boycotting 'Operation Sindoor,' emphasizing its non-politicization of the issue.

Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of external affairs minister S Jaishankar regarding Operation Sindoor, questioning the loss of Indian aircraft due to alleged prior warnings to Pakistan.

Moeen Ali, playing for KKR in the IPL, recounted the unsettling experience of being in India when tensions escalated between India and Pakistan, leading to the IPL's suspension. He lauded KKR's support during the crisis, emphasizing the shared cultural similarities across the border.

The Supreme Court mandated the One Rank One Pension (OROP) principle for all retired high court judges, eliminating pension disparities based on recruitment source. All retired judges are entitled to a minimum annual pension of Rs 13.65 lakh, with Rs 15 lakh for retired Chief Justices.

A distressing video surfaced showing a farmer in Maharashtra desperately trying to salvage his peanut crop from unseasonal rains. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, after seeing the video, assured the farmer of compensation and spoke with state officials to expedite aid. Many farmers were left exposed at the mandi, resulting in significant harvest damage.