Times of India

An 80-year-old man confessed to fatally hacking his 72-year-old wife with an axe while she slept outside their daughter's home. The accused, Harpal, surrendered at a police outpost early Saturday. Authorities found Urmila deceased with multiple axe wounds. Preliminary investigations point to prolonged domestic disputes and the accused's alleged mental health issues as contributing factors to the tragic incident.

A shocking incident occurred in Shergarh town where a married man allegedly poured acid on a sleeping family of four. The victims, including two young children, suffered severe burns. The accused reportedly targeted the family after the woman repeatedly rejected his marriage demands. Police are actively searching for the suspect and have registered a case.

Forensic tests confirm rapper Vedan alias Hirandas Murali possessed an original leopard tooth, seized by forest officials. The sample tested positive, with results submitted to court. This follows his earlier arrest for ganja possession. The incident also led to a controversial transfer of the forest range officer, later overturned by a tribunal.

A car deliberately drove into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring at least eight people, with four seriously hurt. The driver, an Italian national of North African origin, was arrested after brandishing a knife. Prime Minister Meloni called the incident "extremely serious" and thanked those who intervened.

Tragic news from Kheri district as 25 Himalayan griffon vultures and two dogs succumbed to insecticide poisoning. Autopsy reports confirm Carbofuran, a potent pesticide, killed the animals. Vultures likely ingested the poison after feeding on the dogs, which had consumed poisoned rice allegedly set out to eliminate them. Authorities are now hunting for those responsible.

Matheesha Pathirana's much-anticipated IPL 2026 debut for KKR ended prematurely due to an injury scare, just eight balls into his spell. Despite the concern, the Sri Lankan pacer completed his over before leaving the field. This happened as KKR's batters, led by Finn Allen's explosive 93, dominated Gujarat Titans, posting a massive 247/2.

The grand finale of Splitsvilla X6, themed 'Pyaar Ya Paisa', saw Kushal Tanwar, affectionately called Gullu, and Kaira Anu take home the championship title. Their bond and impressive gameplay kept viewers at the edge of their seats, ultimately leading to a triumph that was celebrated by many.

India has once again rejected the Court of Arbitration formed under the Indus Waters Treaty. The External Affairs Ministry stated that India never recognized the court's establishment. Any proceedings or awards from this court are considered null and void. India's decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance remains unchanged.

Sunil Narine achieved a significant milestone on Saturday, completing 200 Indian Premier League appearances. He is the first overseas player to reach this mark. Narine has been a key player for Kolkata Knight Riders since 2012. He is recognized for his exceptional bowling economy and has also become a powerful hitter.

Amidst the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal, the government has appointed four new officials to key positions within the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CBI continues its investigation, recently arresting a senior teacher from Pune identified as a key source of leaked Biology questions. Protests and legal challenges are escalating, with demands for accountability and the NTA's dissolution.