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Nashik police have filed nine FIRs against IT firm employees for alleged religious conversion attempts, sexual harassment, and workplace misconduct. Investigators believe seven male employees acted as an organized group targeting female staff. An HR head was arrested for discouraging a victim. Investigations into potential links with extremist groups are ongoing.

Oil prices eased as hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran tensions emerged, with Iran suggesting passage through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz if an agreement is reached. Despite optimism for diplomatic progress, the US warned of increased economic pressure if Iran remains defiant, while waivers for Iranian oil purchases will not be extended.

Playing white pieces while chasing a result, players often get greedy and make more adventurous, attacking moves on the board, weakening their defence in the process. Vaishali had white pieces. She was up against Russia's Kateryna Lagno, a mother of four and quite brilliant at keeping a poker face on the table. Vaishali had to be brave to overcome the challenge posed by the veteran, and she did so with a clinical precision that belied the stakes.

The incident took place in the final over of Quetta’s innings. Ali Raza bowled a waist-high no-ball to Usman Tariq on the fourth delivery. On the next ball, which was a free hit, Abrar Ahmed was on strike.

A 19-year-old arrested for sexually abusing and blackmailing minors faces property demolition as authorities razed a part of his family home. Police are investigating the circulation of over 100 videos and have identified eight survivors, urging them to come forward.

Chasing 147, Kohli got RCB off to a strong start and scored 49 off 34 balls, hitting six fours and one six. He looked set for his 66th IPL half-century but was dismissed on 49, caught by Nicholas Pooran off Avesh Khan while attempting a shot in the air towards long-on.

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has achieved a historic Rs 1,099.72 crore net in India, becoming the first Hindi film to cross the Rs 1,000 crore mark in a single language. Despite minor fluctuations, the espionage thriller has maintained a strong box office presence for 28 days, with a worldwide gross of Rs 1,733.20 crore.

A dispute between two accused, Ayan Ahmed and Uzer Khan, exposed a sexual abuse and blackmail scandal involving girls in Amravati. Their alleged bet to win over girls escalated to recording and uploading explicit videos online. The fallout reportedly occurred over money, leading Uzer Khan to make the videos viral in anger.

Chandni Vishwakarma, an 18-year-old from Bhopal's Bhim Nagar slum, defied destitution to top the Madhya Pradesh Board class 12 commerce exams with 98.8%. Studying under flickering bulbs and facing daily struggles, she achieved her remarkable feat, inspiring underprivileged youth and aiming for financial independence through CA exams.

A 71-year-old woman, Radhika Devi, underwent a partial surgery for spinal tumour due to patient misidentification at BHU trauma centre. She was mistakenly operated on for hip replacement. After further complications and multiple surgeries, she passed away. An investigation is underway into the gross medical negligence.

Veteran bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, alongside Rasikh Dar, spearheaded Royal Challengers Bengaluru's dominant bowling performance, bundling Lucknow Super Giants for 146 in Bengaluru. Despite a brief wobble, RCB secured a five-wicket victory, extending their unbeaten home run. Virat Kohli's quickfire 49 laid the foundation for the successful chase.

Donald Trump attended a UFC event in Miami and shared a viral moment with Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa after his knockout win. Trump praised Costa’s looks, calling him “too good looking to be a fighter.” While the exchange was light, his appearance drew mixed reactions online, especially as political tensions and global discussions continued at the same time.

R Vaishali won the 2026 Women’s Candidates with 8.5/14, earning €28,000 plus €2,200 per half-point, taking her total beyond €40,000. Her victory also secures a World Championship clash against Ju Wenjun, offering bigger prize money and global recognition in the next stage.

A Bengaluru man, Venkatesh C, has been arrested for allegedly throwing his paralysed mother from their fourth-floor rented home, killing her instantly. He confessed to police that caring for his bedridden mother, who suffered a stroke five years ago, had become unbearable. The tragic incident unfolded in RR Nagar on Wednesday afternoon.