Times of India

In a remarkable shift, Berkshire Hathaway has expanded its investment in Alphabet, acquiring approximately 106 million shares, marking its most significant stock purchase quarter in years. Additionally, the conglomerate escalated its Delta Air Lines investment by 44 percent, with total stock spending exceeding $23 billion last quarter. This change ends a 14-quarter trend of being a net seller.

A legal dispute over social media identity has been resolved amicably. A namesake of singer Sonu Nigam agreed not to use the singer's likeness. The Bombay High Court disposed of the intellectual property suit after a settlement. Consent terms were accepted as undertakings by the court. Both parties confirmed the dispute was settled according to agreed terms.

The US Supreme Court again rejected Donald Trump's attempt to overturn a civil verdict. A jury had previously found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll. This decision leaves a $5 million judgment in place, which Trump has now paid. Another separate $83.3 million verdict against Trump is still pending before the Supreme Court.

Oil prices climbed Tuesday as Middle East war concerns persisted. Iran signaled a more offensive military approach, and the US rejected extending the ceasefire. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz significantly decreased following recent attacks. Tensions also escalated in the Red Sea with Houthi missile attacks. Crude oil inventories in the US are expected to have declined last week.

The AIIMS medical board has determined that Twisha Sharma's death was a result of suicidal hanging, finding no signs of struggle or assault on her body. This conclusion followed a court-ordered second postmortem, where a team of five experts analyzed both evidence and scientific literature to corroborate their findings. The report was submitted to the CBI as mandated by the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

Bangladesh’s pace resources have now become the talk of the cricket town. They had shown their potential in demolishing Pakistan — both at home and away in last two years. The Test win in Darwin is the realisation of the talent and the immaculate process focusing on Test cricket put in place by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Fourteen chief ministers face serious criminal cases, with Telangana's leader having the most. Many legislators across states also have pending criminal charges against them. In Lok Sabha, 170 MPs and Rajya Sabha, 75 members face criminal cases. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of pending criminal cases against legislators. Special courts are requested to expedite trials for these elected officials.

Manav Suthar played an important role in keeping the Sri Lankan batters under pressure. He also produced the highest percentage of deliveries with a large turn in the match so far. As many as 74% of his deliveries turned more than 4.5 degrees, the best among all the spinners. Suthar returned figures of 4/76 as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 after posting 462 in their first innings at the Galle International Stadium.

Suriya's Vishwanath And Sons is gaining significant traction during its initial week, amassing over 120 crore globally within just four days. Meanwhile, Vijay's Jana Nayagan continues to captivate audiences, enjoying a successful run for twenty-five days and achieving over 322 crore worldwide. The contrasting box office paths of both films highlight their unique cinematic appeals.

Awarapan 2 has kicked off with an outstanding box office performance, eclipsing the entire lifetime earnings of its predecessor. With an impressive collection of Rs 22 crore on its opening day and a substantial rise over the weekend, the film's total revenue soared to Rs 91 crore during its extended opening period.