Times of India

Bengaluru police have arrested a water tanker driver, Sharath, accused of strangling his 20-year-old wife, Anusha, following frequent domestic quarrels. The accused allegedly confessed to the crime over a phone call to an advocate before fleeing their Malleswaram residence. Police discovered the victim's body after being alerted by the advocate and subsequently launched a manhunt for Sharath.

New 'Namo Cities' are being planned across the NCR, centred around high-speed Namo Bharat transit stations. These transit-oriented developments will integrate homes, offices, and leisure spaces, aiming to manage the region's rapid growth. A Rs 5,000 crore incentive package supports this vision, with states competing for locations.

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde is reportedly in touch with a group of Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs for 'Operation Tiger,' potentially leading to another split. This move, if successful, could significantly weaken Uddhav Thackeray's faction and bolster the NDA's parliamentary strength. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders have dismissed the reports, dubbing the alleged move 'Operation Wolf'.

Russian messaging platform Telegram has challenged the Centre's decision to ban the app in the Delhi High Court. The temporary ban was imposed ahead of the NEET-UG re-test due to concerns over exam-related content circulation. Telegram is seeking judicial intervention against the government's restriction.

The disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has challenged a long-standing belief among Indian policymakers that the country's proximity to the crude-rich Persian Gulf reduced the need for large strategic petroleum reserves.

The ODI series against Afghanistan serves as an early indicator for India's 2027 World Cup preparations, with KL Rahul emerging as a key middle-order option. His adaptability and ability to accelerate or consolidate innings provide crucial flexibility, making him an important asset regardless of his batting position or wicketkeeping duties.

Lionel Messi's emotional hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria marked a historic night, equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time scoring record. Despite personal difficulties, Messi delivered a masterful performance, celebrating his 200th international cap with a record-equalling feat.

Crissy Froyd has accused The Athletic's Mike Silver of liking old bikini photos on her Instagram immediately after she published a column about the Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini scandal, alleging the behaviour was targeted. Froyd, who was previously fired from USA Today Sports over her criticism of Russini, has alleged that at least six female reporters admitted to her that they traded intimacy for NFL access. Meanwhile, Russini has resigned from The Athletic, which is now conducting an internal investigation.

Erling Haaland comes from one of Norway’s most accomplished sporting families. His father, former Premier League player Alf-Inge Haaland, and his mother, former Norwegian heptathlon champion Gry Marita Braut, both had elite athletic careers. The Manchester City striker is also close to his siblings Astor and Gabrielle Haaland, has two younger half-sisters, and has been in a long-term relationship with Isabel Haugseng Johansen, with whom he shares a son born in 2024.

Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo share one of sport's most enduring love stories, rooted in their shared childhood in Rosario, Argentina. They married in July 2017 and have three sons together: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. Roccuzzo has built a massive global following in her own right, known less for glamour and more for consistent family presence through every chapter of Messi's extraordinary career. As Messi competes at the 2026 World Cup, their family remains one of the most recognised in football.

A 26-year-old migrant worker from Bihar, Rohit, is bedridden with multiple fractures after bravely rescuing colleagues from a Delhi building fire. He has received no compensation from the government, leaving his family struggling financially. With Rohit unable to work and his wife and sister caring for him, their children's education has been halted.

A disturbing sex racket in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, has taken a grim turn with police discovering one of the two arrested women has been HIV-positive for three years. The operation, which involved blackmail and false rape threats, saw four individuals apprehended.

The Bombay High Court ruled that a divorced wife cannot seek increased maintenance after her husband's death, but can still claim decreed amounts and arrears from his estate. The court clarified that the right to maintenance is personal and lasts a lifetime, but seeking enhancement requires both parties to be alive.