T.J. Watt, the star defensive player, has signed a massive 3-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The deal makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with career earnings crossing $255 million. His brother, J.J. Watt, reacted with pride and humor. This move is crucial for the Steelers as they aim for a resurgence.
Get ready for a celestial spectacle. On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will grace Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Moon will completely block the Sun for up to six minutes. This event is the longest total solar eclipse visible from land in over a century. Prime viewing spots include Libya and Egypt.
Lloyd Howell Jr. abruptly resigned as NFL Players Association executive director amidst controversy. His ties to The Carlyle Group, a private equity firm with NFL ownership connections, and a confidentiality agreement with the league raised trust issues. Additionally, his involvement with OneTeam Partners, under federal investigation, and a past sexual discrimination lawsuit further fueled internal discontent, leading to his departure.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, tanked in trade on Friday. While Nifty50 went below 25,000, BSE Sensex was down over 500 points.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at 14 locations linked to Chhangur Baba, the alleged mastermind of a religious conversion syndicate, following a PMLA case. These searches, spanning Balrampur and Mumbai, uncovered a suspected Rs 100-crore foreign funding racket. Investigations revealed suspicious transactions, foreign remittances, and illegal land deals potentially financing mass religious conversions.
A major scandal has erupted in Thailand involving Wilawan Emsawat, accused of blackmailing senior Buddhist monks through romantic relationships and extorting temple funds. Her actions led to the disrobing of several clergy members and exposed financial irregularities within religious institutions.
ITR filing FY 2024-25: The Income Tax Department has enabled online ITR-2 filing for FY 2024-25, allowing taxpayers with salary, capital gains, and cryptocurrency income to file returns by September 15, 2025. Significant changes to ITR-2 include segregated capital gains reporting, permissible capital losses on share buybacks, increased asset disclosure threshold, and detailed deduction information.
Manisha, a 28-year-old woman, died in Baghpat. She consumed poison. Her family alleges dowry harassment by her husband Kundan Kumar and in-laws. Manisha left a suicide note on her body. It accused her husband and in-laws. The couple married in November 2023. Baghpat police are investigating the case as a dowry death. The investigation is underway.
In Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, a dhaba owner faced humiliation. He was forced to do sit-ups by a group. His eatery, named after a Hindu deity, served non-vegetarian food. Activists from Hindu Jodo Sangathan confronted Gyanchand Chaurasia. They demanded he change the name of Krishna Dhaba Biryani Express. Police have registered a case against three individuals and are investigating the matter.
According to Dr. Saurabh Sethi, incorporating specific nuts at optimal times can significantly boost health. Almonds in the morning enhance metabolic health and mental clarity, while mid-morning pine nuts aid in appetite control. Cashews at lunchtime boost immunity and energy. Pistachios in the afternoon prevent energy slumps, and evening walnuts promote better sleep.
Following a heated argument, supporters of BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar and NCP leader Jitendra Awhad clashed outside the Maharashtra Assembly, leading to the registration of an FIR and two arrests. A video of the scuffle inside the Vidhan Bhavan, near the main staircase and lobby, went viral, showing both groups exchanging blows.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate four new Amrit Bharat Express trains in Bihar, significantly boosting rail infrastructure and regional connectivity. The launch, part of a larger development project worth over Rs 7,200 crore, aims to provide affordable and comfortable travel, especially in eastern India.
India has test-fired its nuclear-capable Prithvi-2 and Agni-1 ballistic missiles, sending a strategic message to Pakistan following recent border tensions. The tests, conducted by the strategic forces command, validated the operational and technical parameters of these Pakistan-specific missiles. These routine trials occur as India enhances its nuclear deterrence capabilities, with plans to induct the advanced Agni-Prime missile.
