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Shreyas Iyer's maiden IPL century, an unbeaten 101, powered Punjab Kings to a crucial seven-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants. This stellar knock, featuring a 140-run partnership, kept PBKS's playoff hopes alive and marked a historic achievement for Iyer as a captain. The victory ended a six-match losing streak for Punjab.

Arjun Tendulkar impressed on his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants with figures of 4-0-36-1 against Punjab Kings, including the wicket of Prabhsimran Singh. Proud father Sachin Tendulkar shared a rare emotional message, praising Arjun’s patience, hard work, and attitude after waiting all season for an opportunity in IPL 2026.

A 21-year-old man, Nasire Best, who allegedly believed he was Jesus Christ, was killed by Secret Service after opening fire outside the White House. Best had a history of loitering and violating orders to stay away from the complex. The incident triggered a lockdown and injured at least one bystander.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke refutes BJP claims of Pakistani followers. He presented audience analytics showing over 94% Indian users. Union minister Kiren Rijiju and BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar had alleged significant Pakistani engagement. Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar called it a cross-border influence operation. The party gained traction online discussing unemployment and policy issues.

Actress Shaun Romy expresses excitement for Malayalam cinema's festive season, highlighting the contrasting releases of 'Drishyam 3' and her upcoming musical horror-comedy 'Karakkam'. She praises Mohanlal's inspiring presence and shares details about 'Karakkam', a light-hearted supernatural comedy with a strong musical element. Meanwhile, 'Drishyam 3' continues its impressive worldwide box office run.

Will the New Orleans Saints move on from Alvin Kamara? Fresh NFL trade rumors surrounding the veteran running back intensified after GM Mickey Loomis addressed Kamara’s future. With the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens emerging as possible landing spots, speculation continues to grow around the Saints star’s $24.5 million contract situation entering the 2026 NFL season.

A 26-year-old woman, Lakshmi Priya, died at her residence in Bengaluru. Her family claims her husband and in-laws subjected her to harassment. Priya's sister received a suspicious message before her death. Her husband reported she died by suicide. Police have registered a case against the husband and his family for dowry death and cruelty.

Actor Ram Charan went viral after mistakenly mentioning football while praising Jasprit Bumrah at Peddi’s music launch in Bhopal. He later apologised, calling it a “genuine human error.” Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed Bumrah battled an injury during IPL 2026 but said the pacer has regained rhythm and confidence in recent matches.

Tragedy struck within Kolkata's political landscape as Sanjay Das, a councillor from the Trinamool party, was discovered dead at his residence. Early indications point towards suicide, with family members and locals attributing his distress to mounting pressures from land-grab and extortion allegations.

Telangana is grappling with an intense heatwave, with at least 16 heat-related deaths reported on Friday across seven districts. The state government has issued a statewide alert, and the IMD warns of severe conditions continuing for three more days. Families of the deceased will receive an ex gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh.

A wedding in Azamgarh turned chaotic when a woman, claiming a long-standing relationship with the groom, arrived with police to halt the ceremony. Despite her allegations, rituals were completed, and the couple fled. Five individuals were taken into custody following the incident and stone-pelting at officers.

An advocate fighting waqf property encroachment cases was fatally run over by an SUV in Hyderabad. His son alleges two city educationists are behind the murder, citing previous threats and attacks. Police have formed special teams to investigate the incident.

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police have deployed security at Abhijeet Dipke's residence following death threats received amidst his viral satirical online campaign. Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, gained millions of followers online, sparking both admiration and backlash, prompting authorities to ensure public safety.

A promising 14-year-old martial artist, Keshika Chaure, tragically died after accidentally falling into a well near her home in Chhindwara. While attempting to switch on a motor pump in the dark, she lost her balance and fell into the water. Despite a lengthy rescue effort by locals, the talented athlete could not be saved.

A thunderstorm hit Delhi with strong winds, offering brief relief from the heat. Temperatures are rising again, and heatwave conditions are forecast to return from Sunday. Maximum temperatures are expected to increase by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next four days. Delhi's air quality remains in the moderate category.

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