Times of India

Karnataka's new Congress government, led by DK Shivakumar, faces a critical transition. Key challenges include cabinet formation balancing caste and regional demands, sustaining welfare guarantees amid fiscal strain, and navigating the sensitive Mekedatu reservoir dispute with Tamil Nadu. Shivakumar must also retain the crucial Ahinda support base and ensure development extends beyond Bengaluru to rural areas.

Two food delivery boys faced harrowing experiences overnight. In Jabalpur, a 20-year-old was stabbed and robbed of Rs 800 by three assailants. Meanwhile, in Bhopal, another delivery executive was assaulted and had his mobile phone stolen by three individuals, one of whom was a minor. Police in Bhopal apprehended the suspects with local help.

Sai Sudharsan achieved a remarkable feat in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2, joining Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle by scoring 700+ runs for the second consecutive season. He also equaled David Warner's nine 50-plus scores in a single IPL edition. Sudharsan and Shubman Gill's monumental opening stand set new IPL playoff partnership records.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan created T20 history during Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 clash against Rajasthan Royals by becoming the first men’s pair to register 11 century partnerships. The duo achieved the feat in just 48 innings, surpassing legendary combinations like Chris Gayle-Virat Kohli and Babar Azam-Mohammad Rizwan while chasing 215 in Mullanpur.

President Donald Trump honored late NHL legend Claude Lemieux with a heartfelt tribute, calling him a family friend and loyal supporter. Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion, died at age 60. Tributes from Brendan Lemieux, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, and Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson highlighted the lasting impact he had on hockey and those closest to him.

America is considering a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump's face for its 250th birthday, a move that bypasses a law against living presidents on currency. Designs are prepared, sparking debate and satire. This proposal, alongside a UFC event on Trump's birthday, highlights the nation's deep divisions as its semiquincentennial approaches.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's participation in Asian Games trials is confirmed by courts, but her weight category remains a dispute. While Phogat desires to compete in 53kg, the WFI insists on 50kg, citing her "Iconic Athlete" status linked to her previous 50kg Olympic campaign. The final decision on her category is pending.

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 96 off 47 balls in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans, narrowly missing a century for the second consecutive knockout game. The 15-year-old equalled Glenn Maxwell's record for most dismissals in the 90s in a season and became the fastest to 1000 runs by balls faced.

Twisha Sharma's ashes were immersed in the Ganga at Rishikesh, a place she deeply cherished. Her family is determined to pursue justice in the high-profile Bhopal case, acknowledging it's an early stage of a significant struggle against powerful individuals. They expressed hope for government and judicial intervention to set a precedent.

A new report highlights China's key maritime vulnerability lies at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Malacca Strait. This shifts strategic competition in the Indian Ocean to a new arena involving India, France, and the US. China's energy imports through this region expose it to potential exploitation by rival powers.

The reported fallout between filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and actor Ranveer Singh following the latter’s exit from Don 3 has reportedly escalated further. According to an insider close to the matter, Ranveer Singh allegedly attempted to smooth over tensions by offering to collaborate on another film with either Farhan Akhtar or his sister Zoya Akhtar. However, the insider claimed that the proposal was turned down immediately.

The bench rejected a submission made by the state’s additional advocate-general, P V Balasubramaniam, that withdrawing paid VIP darshan would cause revenue loss to the temples.

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shattered records in Qualifier 2, becoming the fastest to 1000 IPL runs, surpassing Andre Russell. Despite early wickets and a teammate's injury, the teenager's explosive 96 off 47 balls, featuring eight fours and seven sixes, propelled RR's innings and added to his historic IPL 2026 campaign.

Central Board of Secondary Education's new digital evaluation system encountered problems. Around 20 answer sheets were mixed up. Over 13,000 required manual checking due to poor scanning. This led to a delay in the post-result verification portal. The board is working to fix technical glitches and ensure a smooth process for students.

A Samajwadi Party leader in Chandauli has been brutally attacked inside her home. Gargi Singh Patel alleges her business associate's family assaulted her with iron rods. She claims the attack was part of a political conspiracy to harm her career. CCTV footage reportedly captured the incident. Police are investigating the assault and the alleged political links.

China's Xinjiang crackdown shifts focus from camps to identity, language, and religion. Despite claims of re-education graduates, a vast network of prisons, surveillance, and boarding schools persists. Uyghur culture faces suppression through education and labor programs, sparking renewed international concern over alleged crimes against humanity.

Ethanol-blended petrol is made by mixing ethanol with petrol. Ethanol is a biofuel that is derived from a wide variety of food crops and feed stocks like sugarcane and petrol. Under the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme, the original target for achieving E20 petrol sales.