Lalit Modi finds boy who broke down after missing Virat Kohli autograph, promises signed IPL bat

A viral video of a young Virat Kohli fan, Yugveer Budhiraja, crying after failing to get an autograph deeply moved former IPL chairman Lalit Modi. Modi promised the boy a special bat signed by all players from the inaugural IPL season.

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A Delhi bed and breakfast, operating illegally as a 25-room hotel despite a six-room license, flouted numerous safety norms. Flourish Stay lacked fire safety certificates, had a single exit, and its electronic gates and locked windows trapped guests during a devastating fire. The probe revealed a shocking disregard for basic safety regulations.

Illegal construction, locked terrace, multiple lapses: What made Delhi hotel fire rescue ops difficult

A Delhi bed and breakfast, operating illegally as a 25-room hotel despite a six-room license, flouted numerous safety norms. Flourish Stay lacked fire safety certificates, had a single exit, and its electronic gates and locked windows trapped guests during a devastating fire. The probe revealed a shocking disregard for basic safety regulations.

Princess Diana’s parenting lessons on deep, empathetic communication with children

GitLab is laying off 14% of its workforce and exiting 22 countries as part of a restructuring to focus on the "agentic era" of software development. CEO Bill Staples stated that savings will be reinvested into AI products, particularly the Duo Agent Platform, to position GitLab as the enterprise platform for AI-driven software creation.

$5 billion-plus company GitLab cuts hundreds of jobs, exits 22 countries; CEO blames it on AI

GitLab is laying off 14% of its workforce and exiting 22 countries as part of a restructuring to focus on the "agentic era" of software development. CEO Bill Staples stated that savings will be reinvested into AI products, particularly the Duo Agent Platform, to position GitLab as the enterprise platform for AI-driven software creation.

ED summons Abhishek Banerjee in teacher recruitment case; residence security removed

Reports suggest that PM Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared an ordinance that will amend the Income Tax Act and enable the proposed tax exemption.

Tax cuts, easier bond rules on the cards: How India plans to attract more foreign investment

Reports suggest that PM Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared an ordinance that will amend the Income Tax Act and enable the proposed tax exemption.

A viral video of a young Virat Kohli fan, Yugveer Budhiraja, crying after failing to get an autograph deeply moved former IPL chairman Lalit Modi. Modi promised the boy a special bat signed by all players from the inaugural IPL season.

Lalit Modi finds boy who broke down after missing Virat Kohli autograph, promises signed IPL bat

A viral video of a young Virat Kohli fan, Yugveer Budhiraja, crying after failing to get an autograph deeply moved former IPL chairman Lalit Modi. Modi promised the boy a special bat signed by all players from the inaugural IPL season.

Disbelief and anger grip Trinamool workers after a major electoral defeat, leading to internal turmoil and the dissolution of party committees. Loyalists express frustration over perceived organizational drift and the sidelining of old guards, while some blame external consultants and the induction of rival party leaders. Despite the shock, many remain committed to Mamata Banerjee, hoping for a party revival.

Stunned, betrayed: TMC foot soldiers struggle with 31-day bad news cycle

Disbelief and anger grip Trinamool workers after a major electoral defeat, leading to internal turmoil and the dissolution of party committees. Loyalists express frustration over perceived organizational drift and the sidelining of old guards, while some blame external consultants and the induction of rival party leaders. Despite the shock, many remain committed to Mamata Banerjee, hoping for a party revival.

Mother of pregnant teen killed in Ohio crash wants 33-year-old Indian man deported

A devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar hotel, claiming 21 lives, has revealed alleged violations including operating far beyond capacity and lacking fire safety clearance. The owner, arrested, reportedly claimed ignorance of rules and delegated operations. Investigations are underway into structural changes and ownership of multiple properties.

‘Everything works in Delhi’: Hotel owner blames ‘other person’ in Malviya Nagar fire probe

A devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar hotel, claiming 21 lives, has revealed alleged violations including operating far beyond capacity and lacking fire safety clearance. The owner, arrested, reportedly claimed ignorance of rules and delegated operations. Investigations are underway into structural changes and ownership of multiple properties.

US charges tech CEO over alleged exports of restricted equipment to Iran

The incident led to widespread protests, with demonstrators demanding justice for the victim and criticising remarks by Punjab police officials that were widely seen as blaming her for the attack. Protesters were calling for the sacking of lead police investigator Omar Sheikh, who had blamed the victim for the incident, saying that "our society does not permit women to be out late at night alone".

Pakistan court sentences 2 men to death for raping French woman before her kids

The incident led to widespread protests, with demonstrators demanding justice for the victim and criticising remarks by Punjab police officials that were widely seen as blaming her for the attack. Protesters were calling for the sacking of lead police investigator Omar Sheikh, who had blamed the victim for the incident, saying that "our society does not permit women to be out late at night alone".

CBSE said it successfully blocked a 3.8 million-packet denial-of-service (DoS) cyberattack targeting its verification and re-evaluation portal while maintaining uninterrupted services for students. Despite the attempted disruption, the portal processed over 56,000 applications for answer-book verification and re-evaluation. The Board said technical teams are enhancing performance and security. Partner banks, including SBI, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank and Canara Bank, processed thousands of payment transactions as CBSE’s digital systems continue to face public scrutiny.

CBSE blocks 3.8 million cyberattack packets amid revaluation rush

CBSE said it successfully blocked a 3.8 million-packet denial-of-service (DoS) cyberattack targeting its verification and re-evaluation portal while maintaining uninterrupted services for students. Despite the attempted disruption, the portal processed over 56,000 applications for answer-book verification and re-evaluation. The Board said technical teams are enhancing performance and security. Partner banks, including SBI, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank and Canara Bank, processed thousands of payment transactions as CBSE’s digital systems continue to face public scrutiny.

Trump says US, Iran to jointly remove buried nuclear material; Tehran sees no progress in talks

A family gathering to be with a gravely ill elder turned tragic when eight members died in a hotel fire. The Aggarwal family, who had traveled to be with 75-year-old Radheshyam, were among the victims. Relatives are devastated and have not yet informed the ailing patriarch of the catastrophe.

Delhi hotel fire: Family booked rooms to stay with ailing elder; 8 of them are dead

A family gathering to be with a gravely ill elder turned tragic when eight members died in a hotel fire. The Aggarwal family, who had traveled to be with 75-year-old Radheshyam, were among the victims. Relatives are devastated and have not yet informed the ailing patriarch of the catastrophe.

FIFA has unveiled the 18-track Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, the largest music project ever linked to the tournament. Featuring global stars such as LISA, Shakira, Future, Tyla, The Rolling Stones and Burna Boy, the album aims to unite fans through music and football. Several songs are already available, while many artists will perform during Countdown Concerts and opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States. The project also forms part of FIFA’s wider entertainment strategy ahead of the first-ever World Cup final halftime show.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Album Released: Full 18-Track Lineup Revealed

FIFA has unveiled the 18-track Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, the largest music project ever linked to the tournament. Featuring global stars such as LISA, Shakira, Future, Tyla, The Rolling Stones and Burna Boy, the album aims to unite fans through music and football. Several songs are already available, while many artists will perform during Countdown Concerts and opening ceremonies across Mexico, Canada and the United States. The project also forms part of FIFA’s wider entertainment strategy ahead of the first-ever World Cup final halftime show.