Times of India

Prime Minister Modi urged chief secretaries to prevent Maoism's resurgence in liberated areas by accelerating infrastructure and welfare projects. He emphasized all-round development, including rehabilitation for surrendered individuals, to ensure they remain in the mainstream. The PM also called for "deregulation cells" to boost reforms and improve ease of living and doing business.

The government is preparing to defend its new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, against Congress protests. Ministers have been briefed on its advantages, including 125 guaranteed workdays and durable asset creation, aiming to boost local livelihoods and curb migration. Normative funding ensures predictable allocations, contrasting with previous models.

Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany Mahomes, has often been spotted cheering on her husband and being there for him throughout all the seasons he has played in. With this season being a huge disappointment for the Kansas City Chiefs' fans and Patrick Mahomes sustaining a brutal injury, his wife, Brittany Mahomes has made it clear what are her priorities, as the team gears up for the last match this season.

Popular Twitch streamer Cloakzy has highlighted a worrying trend. He observes many new streamers suddenly attracting huge viewer numbers, sparking questions about viewbotting. This comes as Twitch has been trying to combat fake viewership. Cloakzy's comments suggest the problem may still be prevalent, impacting fair competition for legitimate content creators on the platform.

Two helicopters collided mid-air and crashed in Hammonton, New Jersey, with one aircraft fully engulfed in flames. Emergency crews are on scene, actively extricating at least one patient from the wreckage. The investigation is ongoing, and the public is urged to avoid the area.

A man fatally stabbed nine people, including five children, in Paramaribo, Suriname, overnight. Police responded by shooting the suspect, who sustained leg wounds and was taken into custody. Two others, a child and an adult, were seriously injured and hospitalized.

Four men allegedly burned five puppies to death in Howrah after being annoyed by their cries in the cold. The mother dog was also injured. Animal lovers have protested, demanding swift punishment for the perpetrators, who are currently at large as police investigate.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has confirmed India's precision strikes on the Nur Khan Air Base in May, acknowledging damage and injuries. This rare admission follows similar statements by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, detailing the impact of Indian drone incursions and missile attacks after Operation Sindoor. Satellite imagery corroborates the damage to multiple air bases.

“I am writing this from a place of deep pain. My home has been broken, and my children have been left without their father. I am a mother of three, including a five month old infant who has yet to be held by his father. This is not a story I wished to share, but silence should never be mistaken for weakness," she wrote.

Udaipur police have arrested an IT company CEO, Jayesh Sisodia, and two others for allegedly gang-raping a female manager in a moving car after a birthday party. The survivor claims she was drugged and assaulted, with dashcam footage reportedly capturing the incident. The accused are in police custody.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore drew controversy by comparing the RSS to al-Qaeda, stating the organisation "breeds hatred and propagates hatred." This remark followed senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh's praise for the RSS's organisational strength. An RSS member, Indresh Kumar, criticised Tagore's comment as a reflection of the Congress leadership's "intellectual and mental bankruptcy."

Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim has confirmed his divorce from wife Sannia Ashfaq after six years of marriage, citing unresolved issues and mutual consent. Sannia also confirmed the separation, attributing it to a third-party involvement that ended their struggling union. The couple has three children.

Chinese billionaire Xu Bo reportedly aims to father at least 20 US-born children via surrogacy to inherit his $1.1 billion gaming fortune. While his company denies claims of over 100 children, they confirmed 12 were born in the US. This trend echoes similar desires from figures like Pavel Durov and Elon Musk to expand their legacies.

A 17-year-old Assam schoolgirl attempted suicide after a 19-year-old youth allegedly leaked explicit videos of her online. The youth had subjected her to sexual torture and threatened her with acid attacks, using the secretly filmed videos to blackmail her into compliance.

The NFL has decided not to punish Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott for his involvement in an on-field altercation. Following a dangerous hit on a teammate, Prescott exchanged words with the opposing player but was ultimately deemed to have acted emotionally but restrained.

Meghalaya security agencies have refuted claims by Bangladesh Police that killers of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi entered India. Officials stated there is no evidence of any individual crossing the border from the Haluaghat sector into Meghalaya, with the BSF maintaining high alert and constant surveillance.

A husband was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his wife after she discovered a tattoo of another woman on his arm. He drugged her with sleeping pills mixed in beer, and when she survived, he strangled her. Circumstantial evidence, including CCTV footage and witness testimonies, led to his conviction.

OpenAI is hiring a high-paid Head of Preparedness amid growing fears of AI systems exploiting security flaws and harming mental well-being. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged models are finding critical vulnerabilities, while also highlighting AI's potential psychological impact. The role will tackle cybersecurity, biosecurity, and self-improving AI risks, a crucial step as AI's dual nature becomes apparent.

Russian President Putin issued a stark warning to Ukraine, stating Russia will achieve its military goals if peace isn't pursued. He highlighted progress on a border buffer zone and claimed advances in Donbass and Zaporozhye. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy emphasized that occupied territories and the nuclear plant are "red lines" ahead of his US meeting, prioritizing security guarantees.