Times of India

Edwina Barvosa, a professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, has sued the University of California Regents over alleged gender discrimination, unequal pay and blocked promotions. Her lawsuit claims she earned approximately $2.95 million less in base salary than a male colleague. She is seeking compensation for lost wages, benefits, emotional distress and other damages.

Raji Doshi, a 13-year-old from Farmington, Connecticut, has been named America’s Top Young Scientist after winning the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge. She received $25,000 for developing ALKACORE, a system combining algae and natural aragonite to help reduce ocean acidification. Her innovation explores ways to remove carbon dioxide from seawater and protect marine ecosystems.

The claim was highlighted by cybersecurity monitoring account CyberPulse56 in a post on social media platform X. According to the account, the group purportedly possesses about 3.8 lakh data entries in CSV format and 2,722 pdf documents associated with the country’s largest public sector lender. The allegedly exposed dataset is said to contain customers’ personal information, residential addresses, loan applications, supporting documents and other applicationrelated records.

Vivo’s shipments dropped 34% to 6.4 million — the sharpest decline among the top five. Repeated price increases disrupted retailers’ inventory planning, while limited supplies of entry-level phones weakened its position. Xiaomi’s traditional appeal of offering more features for the money also came under pressure. Rising component costs forced trade-offs on pricing and memory configurations, with shipments falling 28% to 4.7 million.

Allowing a petition by the Central Public Information Officer of Directorate of Personal Services, Air Headquarters, Justice Amit Mahajan held the IAF was justified in denying access to the records under section 8 of RTI that exempts disclosure of information that could jeopardise national security or pose a risk to a person’s life and physical safety.

Rubio’s second visit to India comes against the backdrop of the US’s Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which is intended to penalise countries purchasing Russian oil, and Trump’s subsequent temporary suspension of related tariffs. India maintains that its oil procurement is essential not only for its own energy security but also for the stability of global markets. Rubio lauded the “substantial progress” made by India in diversifying its energy portfolio.

Anil Pandit Pandit and Shroff ’s shooter Rehan both reported to Malik and were considered “his men” till a few months ago, a source said. Rehan had been earlier tasked by Malik and Pandit with a shooting incident in Sonipat as well. “Rehan was shown the same ‘American dream’ that Malik had shown Pandit in the past,” a source said.

A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran said it was a case of misplaced sympathy. The trial court had awarded fiveyear jail terms to the two, but the HC released them on probation. SC said the case was “doomed from its inception insofar as justice delivery to the victim is concerned”.

Addressing a gathering of India Inc’s leading business figures, Rubio said the relationship between the two countries could help shape the future of the global economy, particularly as advances in artificial intelligence and quantum computing transform industries and societies. “I truly believe the relationship between US and India is defining, in many ways, in a positive way, what the 21st century can look like,” he said.

US secretary of state Marco Rubio is visiting Jamnagar Wednesday to tour the Reliance refinery and, in a lastminute change of schedule, is likely to spend the night there. He was earlier scheduled to leave around 9pm and return to Mumbai. In Jamnagar, he will have dinner with Mukesh Ambani at the Vantara centre. Rubio’s visit to Jamnagar comes within weeks of a vicious attack on Ambani by Elon Musk.

In Badesra village, two twin brothers, Vinay and Vishnu Chaudhary, were found murdered on Tuesday morning. Their mother, Preeti, allegedly conspired with her paramour to kill them due to their opposition to her relationship. The police discovered the bodies showing multiple injuries, including slit throats and head wounds. Preeti's 16-year-old son also participated in the crime, supporting his mother.

US president Trump pointed to Russia's ability to sustain its military campaign and capture territory, portraying Moscow as having the upper hand in the conflict. "Russia is a big machine - they just keep grinding forward, and that's what they've done. They've taken a very large piece of land," he said.

Hindu residents of Thenur near Madurai offered traditional gifts for the inauguration of a renovated mosque. This event highlighted the communal harmony that exists between the village's Hindu and Muslim communities. Villagers participated in diverse religious practices and shared contributions during various festivals throughout the year. A community feast followed the mosque's inauguration, emphasizing mutual respect and unity.

A legendary mansion in Beverly Hills, originally built for Harry Warner, has changed hands for $27.25 million after an extended listing. Initially priced at nearly $40 million in 2016, the estate received extensive upgrades while maintaining its Old Hollywood charm. Featuring a guesthouse linked to Marilyn Monroe, this property has hosted myriad celebrations.

An 18-month-old toddler fell to her death from a sixth-floor stairwell in Goregaon. Police registered a murder FIR against her 10-year-old neighbor based on the mother's complaint. The child's mother stated that the older girl had gestured for her daughter to approach her. After the incident, the 10-year-old was placed in counseling through an NGO. Experts emphasize the importance of rehabilitation for the young girl rather than punitive measures.

In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police Special Cell has detained four suspects—Kunal, Sumit, Radha, and Babita—as part of an ongoing probe. These individuals have been transferred to the Mumbai Police, who are seeking a transit remand to delve deeper into a shooting incident linked to actor Tiger Shroff's vehicle. Previously, three other suspects were arrested in Rajasthan and have since been brought to Mumbai for interrogation.

During the SCO meeting in Dushanbe, Rajnath Singh emphasised the need for collective efforts against terrorism. He stated that terrorism undermines investments while calling for an end to double standards. Furthermore, he discussed India's initiatives to enhance connectivity and trade with Central Asia for mutual development. Rajnath highlighted India's significant contribution to global economic growth amidst a worldwide slowdown.

India's women's cricket team displayed sheer dominance against Zimbabwe, clinching the third T20I by a commanding 92 runs. With Shafali Verma and Harmanpreet Kaur leading the charge, scoring 69 and 91 respectively, Zimbabwe struggled in the chase, ending at 124/7 after facing early setbacks. Nandani Sharma's stellar three-wicket performance solidified the win, marking an impressive 11-match T20I winning streak.

During Dussehra celebrations in Delhi, a 30-foot cockroach effigy was burned alongside traditional effigies of Ravan. Organizers stated that the effigy symbolized filth and promoted cleanliness in line with health awareness initiatives. Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party reacted sharply, suggesting the move provided them with free publicity. Delhi minister Kapil Mishra remarked that cockroaches symbolize chaos and filth, reflecting public sentiment.