In meet with Jaishankar, US def secy seeks completion of pending defence sales

During a meeting between S Jaishankar and Pete Hegseth, the US expressed optimism about finalizing pending defence sales to India and enhancing defence industrial cooperation. Both leaders acknowledged concerns regarding aggression in the Asia-Pacific region. Jaishankar also met with Marco Rubio, affirming the robust US-India relationship and discussing collaboration on trade, defence, and other areas.

Skydiving plane with 15 aboard crashes in New Jersey; at least 5 hospitalised

Principals of five colleges under Patna university picked by drawing lots

In a bizarre turn of events, five Patna University colleges received new principals via a lottery system. This unusual method, implemented to ensure fairness after allegations of corruption, saw individuals like a history teacher from Chapra selected to lead Magadh Mahila College.

Insurance co not bound to pay for death of person driving rashly, rules SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies are not liable to compensate families of drivers who die due to their own reckless actions. This decision came as Justices P S Narasimha and R Mahadevan dismissed a claim by the family of N S Ravisha, who died in a car accident caused by his rash driving.

Indians are having more protein, and fat, than a decade ago, says govt data

India has seen an increase in protein consumption over the past decade, with cereals remaining a primary source. However, fat intake has risen at a faster rate across both rural and urban areas. While protein intake saw a modest rise, consumption of eggs, meat, and fish experienced the most significant growth, offsetting a decline in cereal-based protein.

Covid jabs not linked to sudden deaths: Centre

The Union health ministry refuted claims of a direct link between Covid-19 vaccination and sudden deaths, citing ICMR and AIIMS studies. This response came after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah suggested a possible connection, prompting the formation of an expert committee to investigate heart attack causes in Hassan district.

Ex-defence secretary Shekhar Dutt passes away

WWE star Roman Reigns & Becker celebrates the birth of sixth child ahead of anticipated return

Roman Reigns and his wife, Galina Becker, have welcomed their sixth child. This news was confirmed during a Q&A session. Reigns is currently on a break from WWE. He was last seen after WrestleMania 41. Sources hint that he is spending time with his family. A SummerSlam return is likely. WWE is reportedly working on new branding for him.

358 international students get SEVIS resorted in a significant settlement with DHS

Gandhis conspired to usurp Rs 2k crore co: ED in Herald case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged in court that Sonia and Rahul Gandhi conspired to take control of Associated Journals Limited (AJL), valued at Rs 2,000 crore, through Young Indian Pvt Ltd. ED argues that a ₹90 crore loan from Congress to AJL was fraudulently converted into equity, benefiting the Gandhis, who controlled both entities.

Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security, devotees undeterred by terror threat

Amidst heightened security, the Amarnath Yatra commenced with chants of devotion echoing through Kashmir Valley as the first convoy of pilgrims made its way towards the sacred cave shrine. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the 5,892-strong batch from Jammu, expressing hope for a historic pilgrimage despite recent terrorist activities.

UK shuts both its Afghan resettlement schemes without warning

In a controversial move, the UK government has abruptly ended two schemes that provided sanctuary to over 34,000 Afghans, sparking outrage. The closure affects the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS). Critics, like Dr. Nooralhaq Nasimi, condemn the decision as discriminatory, highlighting the plight of vulnerable Afghans still in danger.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Gill stands tall; India - 310/5 on Day 1

Shubman Gill stamps authority with an unbeaten ton on a day when India’s Playing XI hogged a lot of limelight in Edgbaston. The visitors made as many as three changes to their team sheet. While Jasprit Bumrah’s absence also raised eyebrows, it was the obsession with batting depth that was the major talking point.

Drew McIntyre wows in Indian attire — stuns fans at Jinder Mahal wedding

Former WWE star Jinder Mahal, now known as Raj Dhesi, celebrated his marriage to Priya in June 2025, surrounded by fellow wrestling stars. Drew McIntyre and his wife, Kaitlyn Frohnapfel, attended the ceremony in traditional Indian attire. The wedding also marked a 3MB reunion, with McIntyre and Heath Slater joining Mahal for the celebrations, evoking nostalgia among WWE fans.

Captain fantastic! Shubman Gill joins Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid in elite list

Shubman Gill’s celebration reflected the emotion of the moment. After reaching the three-figure mark, he let out a roar, raised his helmet high in the air, took a bow towards the crowd, and kissed his bat — a sequence that captured the pride, relief, and joy of the achievement.