Bengaluru faces pre-monsoon havoc: Roads flooded, traffic gridlock; 1 dead

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.

Ben Stokes says no to alcohol to stay fit for Test series vs India

England test skipper Ben Stokes has been out of action for around five months, ever since he tore his hamstring in the series against New Zealand. With recovering in time for the Zimbabwe series at the top of priorities, the all-rounder has chosen to give up alcohol to get back to his very best.

5 dead, 2 injured as car falls onto dry riverbed in Maharashtra

A speeding car carrying seven passengers plunged into the Jagbudi River. The vehicle hit a divider before the crash. Five people died, including three women and two men. The deceased were identified. Two injured passengers are receiving treatment. Khed police are investigating the incident. The car was traveling from Nallasopara to Devrukh.

Revenge attack: Delhi teen killed after dispute over booking DJ

In Delhi, a disagreement regarding DJ services turned deadly. Bheem Sen, an 18-year-old, was fatally stabbed in Mahendra Park. The incident occurred after an argument with a juvenile about a DJ booking. Police arrested four individuals, all believed to be juveniles. They are being processed as Children in Conflict with Law. The investigation is ongoing to recover the weapon.

Who is Shehzad Wahab? UP trader-turned Pak spy under guise of crossborder trade

In a significant operation, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) apprehended Shehzad Wahab, a Rampur-based trader, for allegedly spying for Pakistan under the guise of cross-border smuggling. Wahab, who frequently visited Pakistan, is accused of sharing sensitive information with the ISI, facilitating financial transactions, and recruiting individuals for espionage.

Why a clash of two Rajesh Khanna superhits left Mahesh Bhatt crying

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolts Afghanistan

Afghanistan experienced a magnitude 4.2 earthquake on Monday, marking the fourth seismic event in four days, according to the National Center for Seismology. The quake, striking at a depth of 140 kilometers, follows a magnitude 4.5 earthquake on Sunday and two others earlier in the week.

Hyderabad building fire: Woman found holding four children in final embrace

First responders in Hyderabad were deeply affected by the tragic scene of an elderly woman found dead, embracing four children in a fire-ravaged home. Despite attempts to rescue the Modi household residents, seven bodies were recovered, including the woman and children found huddled together. The rescuers described the unbearable sight of the victims, highlighting the devastating impact of the fire.

Vitamin D deficiency and fibroids: Why this is more harmful than we think

According to doctors, taking vitamin D supplements might be a simple, safe, and cost-effective way to reduce fibroid risk and control their growth. Some clinical studies have shown that women who took vitamin D supplements experienced smaller fibroid sizes and slower tumor growth even as they age, thus proving the correlation between the two. However more clinical trials are needed to confirm the same

Nifty50 near 25,000; BSE Sensex opens over 100 points down

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in red on Monday. While Nifty50 was near 25,000, BSE Sensex was above 82,200.

Action against 36 Pune bungalows: Sense of disbelief and betrayal

Residents of Pimpri Chinchwad are devastated as the municipal corporation demolishes their homes, citing an NGT order and the blue flood line of the Indrayani river. Many allege they paid bribes to officials who promised to prevent demolition. Now homeless, they face financial ruin, with some having invested their life savings and taken out loans for these properties.

Cops foil terror bid; 2 held for plotting blasts, testing explosives

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh police arrested two individuals, Sameer from Hyderabad and Siraj Ur Rehman from Vizianagaram. They were allegedly planning bomb blasts. Siraj procured bomb-making materials online. The duo intended to test explosives near Vizianagaram. Intelligence officials intervened after learning of the conspiracy. Interrogation revealed plans for a terrorist strike.

EXPLAINED: MI, DC and LSG in brutal race for IPL 2025 playoffs

Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings have secured their spots in the IPL 2025 playoffs. Gujarat Titans lead the table with 18 points, followed closely by RCB and PBKS with 17 each. The battle for the fourth playoff spot intensifies, with Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants vying for the final position.

Transit delays, higher costs: Bangladesh garment import curbs to hit buyers

India is restricting ready-made garment imports from Bangladesh via land. This action is expected to raise logistics costs. Transit times will also increase. Apparel Export Promotion Council notes potential negative impacts. A significant portion of apparel imports enters India through land ports. The change will affect shipments through Petrapole land port. Ships will now sail to Kolkata and Mumbai.

Shreyas Iyer creates IPL history – no captain has ever done this before

Punjab Kings secured a playoff berth by defeating Rajasthan Royals. Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh scored half-centuries. Harpreet Brar took three wickets. Shreyas Iyer became the first captain to lead three different teams into the IPL playoffs. Punjab posted 219 for 5. Rajasthan Royals managed 209 for 7 in reply.