Times of India

Police are investigating a Bengaluru double murder involving a man and his young son. The man's wife, Harini, and her alleged boyfriend, Vinay Kumar, have been arrested. They allegedly planned the husband's death, which escalated when the child witnessed the attack. The couple then decided to kill the four-year-old son as well. Investigators suspect financial and personal motives behind the brutal crime.

As the final day of the Galle Test match unfolds, India edges closer to victory with crucial wickets. A contentious catch by Dhruv Jurel has left the Sri Lankan team in uncertainty. With 288 runs required for a win, Rishabh Pant shines, scoring 66 runs and achieving a milestone of 100 sixes in Test cricket. However, rain is looming, potentially impacting the conclusion of this thrilling match.

Batwara 1947's box office journey shows a sharp downward turn. The film collected approximately thirty crore rupees after five days. Weekday performances have been particularly underwhelming for the period drama. The movie has recovered only twenty-four point five percent of its budget. This leaves the film with a considerable distance to cover profitability.

Emraan Hashmi's sequel 'Awarapan 2' has successfully hit the Rs 100 crore milestone in India, achieving this impressive feat just five days post-release. After a strong opening day with Rs 22 crore, the film experienced substantial growth over the weekend. With a net collection of Rs 100.75 crore in India and a total of Rs 144.13 crore globally, the film's success is noteworthy considering its budget of Rs 45 crore.

Travis Kelce is preparing for the 2026 NFL season while expanding his career beyond football. The Chiefs tight end has teamed with Publicis Group and 3 Arts Entertainment to launch Tekta, a consulting service designed to connect college athletes with NIL opportunities while offering guidance on branding, partnerships and financial literacy. The move adds to Kelce’s growing business portfolio as speculation continues over whether 2026 could be his final NFL season.

The Supreme Court has instructed the Union government to look into the baffling case of Capt Ashish Kumar's disappearance. His wife presented a petition with ransom calls and WhatsApp messages hinting at his possible survival. After DNA tests disproved his presumed death following a ship attack, the court is now requesting a status report on the efforts to locate him from the Solicitor General by Monday.

Recently, US President Donald Trump commended India’s voter ID system after a meeting between Indian election official Gyanesh Kumar and US Ambassador Sergio Gor. Kumar detailed the extensive issuance of photo identity cards and impressive voter turnout in India. He emphasized that the rigorous examination of elections by political parties contributes to high public trust in the electoral process.

In a significant move, the Goa government has approached the Supreme Court, requesting a harsher sentence for Tarun Tejpal in a sexual assault case. The state argues that his current penalty is insufficient given the severity of the crime. They emphasize that Tejpal exploited his position of power, suggesting that time should not lessen the consequences for such an offense.