Times of India

Two boys, aged 10 and 12, have been accused of raping a nine-year-old girl in Hathras district. The incident occurred on March 6 after the boys allegedly lured the girl to a field. Both accused have been sent to a juvenile home following their detention and production before a magistrate.

Battling personal tragedy after losing close relatives in a car accident, Ishan Kishan produced a match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup final. Despite the grief back home, the wicketkeeper-batter rose on the biggest night of his career to help India lift the title. Ishan scored 54 runs and picked up three catches in the final against New Zealand.

Actress Trisha Krishnan has responded to filmmaker R. Parthiban's recent remarks, which were made following her appearance with actor-politician Vijay at a reception. Trisha, without naming anyone, criticized the "stupidity" and "crude words" used, stating a microphone amplifies ignorance. Parthiban had made comments referencing her role as Kundavai, suggesting she "should be kept at home."

A passenger was booked after allegedly smoking a beedi in a Delhi-Goa Akasa Air flight lavatory on Saturday. Authorities discovered the man, identified as Ashish from Delhi, with a lighter, posing a significant safety risk to the aircraft and its occupants. A case has been registered under relevant aviation safety laws, with further investigation ongoing.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge fiercely criticized Prime Minister Modi, calling him a "slave" to US President Trump. Kharge alleged Modi's foreign policy compromises India's interests, citing trade issues and the Middle East crisis. He questioned Modi's silence on perceived US injustices and accused the government of neglecting governance for election campaigning.

Sanju Samson's explosive 89 in the T20 World Cup final powered India to a historic feat, with the top three batters scoring 50+. Samson also set a new record for most sixes in a single tournament with 21. He joins an elite group with semi-final and final fifties, and matches consecutive 50+ scores, solidifying his status as a tournament standout.

Escalating West Asian conflict triggers economic fallout in South Asia, with Bangladesh implementing fuel rationing amid panic buying and Pakistan facing shortages and price hikes. Border trade disruptions in Balochistan exacerbate the crisis, impacting essential commodity supplies and livelihoods.

The United States and Israel are reportedly discussing deploying special forces into Iran to secure its highly enriched uranium stockpile. President Trump has not ruled out sending ground troops under exceptional circumstances, emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Discussions also include options like removing or diluting the uranium on-site.

Dhoni had led India to the first T20 World Cup title in 2007, while Rohit captained the side to their second title in the 2024 edition.

Music composer Salim Merchant has responded to A. R. Rahman's remarks about potential communal bias in Bollywood. Merchant stated he doesn't personally believe bias plays a role, citing Rahman's prominent role in the upcoming 'Ramayana' film as evidence of the industry valuing talent irrespective of religion.

President Trump declared he will not sign any further legislation until Congress passes the Save America Act, deeming it a top priority. He urged lawmakers to expedite its passage, even suggesting a filibuster.

Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple fuel storage facilities in Tehran and Karaj, causing large fires and explosions. The Israeli military confirmed the strikes, stating the facilities supported Iran's armed forces. In retaliation, Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, which also reportedly struck ballistic missile sites. At least four people were killed in the strikes.

Speaking from the central Kolkata sit-in platform, Banerjee responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism earlier in the day, in which he accused the TMC government of “insulting” a woman tribal leader and the President of the country. In reply, Banerjee displayed an enlarged photograph showing the Prime Minister seated beside veteran BJP leader LK Advani while the President stood nearby.