Times of India

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she is expecting her second child, a baby girl due in May. She expressed joy in growing her family and her son becoming a big brother. Leavitt also thanked President Trump and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles for their support and for fostering a pro-family environment.

The Supreme Court, guided by a 'sixth sense,' intervened in a rape conviction case. Observing a consensual relationship that soured, the court facilitated a marriage between the convict and victim. Following their union and happy cohabitation, the apex court quashed the 10-year conviction, invoking its powers to deliver complete justice.

Union home minister Amit Shah has called for a nationwide upgrade of anti-terror infrastructure, advocating for an "impenetrable anti-terrorism grid" and a common ATS structure across states. He also announced a "360-degree strike" plan against organised crime, emphasizing data sharing and technological integration to combat evolving threats and ensure future security.

Prime Minister Modi lauded the Sahibzadas' supreme sacrifice as a testament to India's courage against religious fanaticism. He emphasized that their story, suppressed for decades due to a colonial mindset, is now being brought to the forefront.

A Delhi man allegedly strangled his wife during a dispute over a small sum of money before taking his own life by jumping in front of a train. Police initially faced conflicting accounts from the family, but an autopsy confirmed homicide. Investigations are ongoing into the husband's potential addiction and state of mind.

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Joel Embiid's status for the Philadelphia 76ers' December 26, 2025, game against the Chicago Bulls remains uncertain due to ongoing right knee management. The Sixers face a short-handed roster with multiple players out or ill, while the Bulls are near full strength, creating pressure for Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference standings.

Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira are two of the UFC’s biggest names in 2025. Alex Pereira leads in net worth thanks to longer time in main events and title fights. Ilia Topuria is rising fast after winning gold in 2024. Both continue building legacies and strong earnings inside the UFC.

A man convicted of raping and murdering a five-year-old girl will spend 30 years in prison without remission. The Punjab and Haryana High Court commuted his death sentence, stating his incarceration is necessary to prevent future crimes. The court emphasized the need for societal change to protect children and women from such barbaric acts.

A global safety analysis of minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, revealed over 45 infant cases of excessive hair growth due to unintended exposure. The study also flagged more than 1,600 eye-related side effects worldwide, including serious conditions. Researchers urge better oversight and awareness due to the drug's widespread availability.

Stephen Curry's wife, Ayesha Curry, has been in the spotlight over the last few months due to her controversial remarks about not wanting a marriage and children when she was young. While these comments had sparked outrage, Ayesha Curry had also opened up about how she takes time off from being a mother.

Three women suffered minor injuries after a knife attack on Paris Metro's Line 3 Friday afternoon. The assaults occurred at Arts-et-Métiers, République, and Opéra stations. The suspect, reportedly a mentally unstable individual of Malian origin, fled but was apprehended at his Sarcelles home. Authorities have ruled out terrorism.

In 2025, the Indian "scroll" is a journey through two worlds on one screen: a filtered India of aesthetic luxury and a raw India of everyday labor. As affordable data and smartphones bring 500 million users online—mostly from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities—the distance between these lives has collapsed.

An Israeli settler, who is a reserve soldier, driving an ATV into a Palestinian man kneeling in prayer near the village of Deir Jarir, north of Ramallah in the West Bank. Following the incident, the IDF confirmed the soldier’s identity, confiscated his weapon, and suspended his service. The suspect was later arrested and placed under house arrest for five days.

A chilling warning from a Maharashtra neurologist highlights the fatal risks of hot showers in poorly ventilated bathrooms, especially with gas geysers. Two patients fell unconscious due to carbon monoxide poisoning, a silent killer that deprives the brain of oxygen. Recognize symptoms like headache, dizziness, and confusion to act fast.

The Bombay High Court on Friday came down heavily on AI-generated and morphed images of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, terming the content “extremely disturbing and shocking” and directing social media platforms to forthwith delete and remove all such links and websites.

Union home minister Amit Shah revealed 40 kgs of explosives were used in a car blast near Red Fort, commending the J&K police for apprehending the entire conspiracy team. He announced a 360-degree assault on organized crime and emphasized seamless technology and data sharing among agencies to combat terrorism effectively.

Before the private jets, the island, and the proximity to presidents and princes, Epstein was a teacher. In the mid-1970s, he taught mathematics and physics at the Dalton School in New York, one of the city’s most prestigious private institutions. He came from a working-class family in Brooklyn and had never completed a college degree. He fabricated academic credentials to secure the teaching position, and his classroom performance left little impression. Dalton administrators asked him to leave after the academic year. By any conventional measure, this should have marked the limit of his upward mobility. Instead, it marked the moment when social access began to substitute for merit.