Chowk police in Lucknow recovered household objects, including a broom, knife, and belt, suspected of being used to torture a four-year-old boy. The child died with 18 injury marks and multiple fractures, indicating sustained abuse. His father and stepmother have been arrested and are being questioned.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar hailed direct talks with Iran as the most effective way to resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has allowed Indian-flagged vessels to pass, demonstrating the success of diplomacy over potential military action. This approach offers a potential model for other nations grappling with disrupted energy supplies.
Global oil prices eased slightly as President Trump urged international cooperation to secure the Strait of Hormuz, following a sharp rally driven by US-Iran tensions. The disruption has impacted a fifth of global oil supply, prompting the IEA to release over 400 million barrels from strategic reserves.
India’s fightback at the Eden Gardens did make captains and teams wary of enforcing the follow-on. Australia, even under successful captains like Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist enforced it just four times out of the 14 in which they had a choice to do so. Steve Waugh though enforced it seven times post Kolkata and won every Test!
Stock market today: After a week of selloff, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened flat in trade on Monday. While Nifty50 was below 23,150, BSE Sensex was down around 100 points.
The UAE has ordered the arrest of 35 individuals, including 19 Indians, for allegedly spreading fabricated videos and misinformation online amid escalating regional tensions. Authorities stated these actions aimed to incite panic and undermine stability by circulating real and AI-generated clips of missile interceptions and glorifying hostile states. The accused face expedited trials.
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal lambasted the national team after their unexpected 1-2 ODI series loss to Bangladesh. He urged treating their matches as comedy, highlighting the disgrace of losing to a lower-ranked opponent. Bangladesh secured a historic series win, their first against Pakistan in 11 years, with standout performances from Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Taskin Ahmed.
The NHL handed Radko Gudas a five-game suspension after a kneeing play left Auston Matthews with a season-ending MCL tear. The incident also revived anger tied to Sidney Crosby’s earlier knee injury, which forced him to miss Canada’s Olympic gold medal game. Both the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs now face major lineup gaps, and many fans believe the punishment does little to reflect the long-term damage caused by the collisions.
President Trump is preparing to announce an international coalition to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran. The US Navy will support ships navigating the strategic waterway, which Iran has threatened to restrict. This move aims to ensure the safe passage of oil, with global prices already impacted.
Akshay Kumar recently reflected on his widely discussed interview with Narendra Modi, saying the experience was a “delight” and far easier compared to the challenge of delivering a successful film. He also addressed the long-standing controversy surrounding his former Canadian passport while responding to the debate around his perceived “nationalist hero” image.
Air India pilots are flying longer hours due to rerouted flights amid the Iran war, with the DGCA granting temporary extensions. While understanding the necessity, pilots express concerns about fatigue impacting safety. The airline is implementing measures to mitigate these issues and expedite pilot upgrades to manage the increased flight demands.
