Times of India

Bret Hart, known as "The Hitman," has amassed a net worth of $7 million through his successful wrestling career with WCW and WWE, merchandise, and royalties. He married his third wife, Stephanie, in 2010, and their joint assets include their Alberta home. Despite a significant age gap, Stephanie has supported Hart through his health challenges.

Parliament has passed the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA. The new law aims to enhance rural employment by focusing on durable asset creation and transparency, despite opposition protests over alleged removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name.

The Allahabad High Court ruled that live-in relationships are not illegal, granting protection to 12 couples facing threats. Justice Vivek Kumar Singh emphasized that adults in such relationships are entitled to life and liberty, directing police to provide immediate security after verifying age and voluntary cohabitation.

Meta's $14.8 billion investment in Scale AI and the integration of its CEO, Alexandr Wang, into a new "superintelligence" lab are reportedly facing internal friction. Wang allegedly finds Mark Zuckerberg's micromanagement "suffocating," while some staff question Wang's experience. This shift also clashes with Meta's open-source AI philosophy, leading to executive departures.

Shilpa Shetty launches her new South Indian restaurant, Ammakai, in Bandra, marking an expansion of her culinary ventures. This comes as she and husband Raj Kundra face a Rs 60 crore fraud case, with police registering an FIR. Kundra denies the allegations, stating a quashing petition is pending in court.

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, spent their first night in a police lock-up after being arrested in connection with a fatal fire. They were interrogated extensively, and their request for mattresses was denied after medical examinations declared them fit. Other partners and managers have also been arrested and remanded in judicial custody.

In a troubling turn of events, Patna police are probing a video threat linked to a gangster from Pakistan who goes by the name 'Shahzad Bhatti.' The threat specifically targets Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and stems from a controversy over a female doctor being veiled by the CM.

Police arrested a tenant, Himanshu Yadav, for allegedly robbing and murdering his 65-year-old landlady in Rohini. Driven by anger over rent arrears and humiliation, Yadav strangled Naresh Kumari and stole her jewelry. He then fled across several states, mortgaging the stolen items before being apprehended in Delhi.

Bangladesh observes a day of state mourning following the assassination of youth leader Sharif Osman bin Hadi in Singapore. This comes amidst escalating anti-India protests in Dhaka, with demonstrators demanding an end to alleged conspiracies and the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. India has resumed visa services in Dhaka, though some centers remain closed due to security concerns.

US officials, through the USTR, have accused the European Union of discriminating against American tech companies with ongoing lawsuits and regulations. The US threatens retaliatory measures against European tech firms operating in America if the EU does not cease these practices, citing a lack of reciprocal market access.

Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent leader of the July Uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina, has died in Singapore after being shot in Dhaka. Hadi, spokesperson for Inqilab Mancha, was targeted while campaigning and succumbed to severe brain injuries. His death has ignited widespread protests and calls for justice.

Kristin Cabot, former Head of HR at Astronomer, broke her silence on the viral "Kiss Cam" scandal that ended her career. She admitted to a "bad decision" fueled by "a couple of High Noons," leading to inappropriate behavior with her then-CEO. The incident resulted in doxxing, death threats, and her becoming "unemployable."

A Cessna C550 business jet crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday, resulting in a large fireball at the impact site. First responders were seen at the scene as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was en route to investigate the incident. The number of people aboard and any injuries or fatalities were not immediately known.

The UPCA has announced a full refund for spectators after the fourth India-South Africa T20 International was abandoned due to dense fog and smog at Ekana Stadium. Online ticket holders will receive refunds via their original payment method, while offline ticket purchasers can collect theirs from the box office in person with original tickets and ID.

A 17-year-old fan, Vedang Sharma, who missed Lionel Messi's Kolkata appearance, unexpectedly played alongside his idol in Hyderabad. After securing a last-minute entry, Vedang was called upon to complete the Messi All Stars team for a 7v7 exhibition match, even exchanging passes with Messi himself.

Central forces will secure the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer's office from Friday following protests by BLOs concerned about work pressure and safety. The Election Commission is increasing scrutiny of the electoral roll revision process after several BLOs died. Meanwhile, a voter received a show-cause notice for being registered in two constituencies.