Times of India

Actor-comedian Shekhar Suman has taken a humorous swipe at Aamir Khan following the actor's marriage to his girlfriend Gauri Spratt. In the latest episode of his popular YouTube talk show Shekhar Tonite, Shekhar mixed political satire with relationship humour as he joked about Aamir tying the knot for the third time.

A 21-year-old woman was found dead in a river sixteen days after her wedding. Her family alleges her in-laws killed her due to dowry demands. The woman had returned home after harassment and left without informing anyone. Police recovered her body from the river after a search operation. An investigation is underway, and action will follow the post-mortem report.

K Annamalai has launched his new movement, "We The Leaders," which will focus on governance and public responsibility. This organization explicitly excludes religion from its scope and aims to make Tamil Nadu a leading state. The movement is not built through membership drives but as a collective platform for people. Women and young people form a significant share of the movement's composition.

The Winnipeg Jets’ star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been linked to the Buffalo Sabres heavily in the last few weeks before the deal reportedly fell through, a few days ago. While he has since been speculated to join a number of rival teams, nothing has been confirmed yet. Amid this, the Utah Mammoth and the San Jose Sharks have emerged as top landing spots.

An AI engineer allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death in Gurgaon. He then died by suicide by jumping in front of a train. The woman's family reported her missing after they could not contact her. Police discovered the woman's body in the man's PG accommodation. Investigations are ongoing to determine the relationship and motive behind the incident.

Yastika Bhatia achieved her first Test century at Lord's Cricket Ground. She became the first woman to score a Test hundred at this historic venue. Bhatia reached the milestone on Day 3 of the ongoing Test match. Her composed innings ensured England remained under pressure throughout the game. This landmark century secured her place in cricketing history.

Northeast India faces severe monsoon floods and landslides, affecting nearly 50,000 people in Assam. Rising waters have submerged villages and damaged agricultural land, impacting livelihoods. Across the region, homes and infrastructure have suffered extensive damage from heavy rainfall. Thousands have been displaced and are seeking refuge in the relief camps.

Indian Railways provides a unique Full Tariff Rate scheme for group travel. Individuals and organizations can now book entire trains or coaches for exclusive use. This service is ideal for weddings, religious trips, and corporate tours. Advance booking is required, with applications submitted through the IRCTC portal. Costs vary based on route, distance, and train composition.

McCullum's exit brings an end to the Bazball era, despite England's review of the Ashes series earlier this year backing both him and ECB managing director Rob Key.

A Bengaluru woman shared a video detailing an alleged ordeal with a delivery executive. She claims he forced entry into her apartment after she refused him access. Police arrested the delivery executive and have launched a thorough investigation. This incident has raised concerns about women's safety and delivery personnel vetting.

A content creator argues a ₹1 lakh monthly salary is dangerous. This income offers enough comfort to reduce ambition and personal growth. Such financial stability can lead to complacency and a career plateau. The discussion highlights whether comfort discourages seeking new challenges. Mindset, not just earnings, influences continued personal development.

The International Cricket Council Annual Conference concluded without any ODI format changes. Speculation about reducing ODIs to 40 overs was officially dismissed by the governing body. Suspensions for USA Cricket and Cricket Canada were maintained by the board. France Cricket was placed on notice, while Mauritius Cricket Federation became an Associate Member. The conference also did not expand the World Test Championship to twelve teams.

Arvind Kejriwal escalated his political attack on the BJP, linking opposition to Sundarkand recitation with demonic tendencies. He performed a Sundarkand Path, vowing punishment for those who allegedly looted donations. The BJP dismissed the event as a political gimmick and theatrics by a "political Hindu." Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra stated Kejriwal invokes religion only during election periods.

After coming back from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the round of 16, Argentina were again pushed hard by Switzerland before scoring twice in extra time to book their place in the semifinals.

Precious metals are expected to remain under pressure in the coming week. Geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East weighs against upcoming inflation data. Investors are awaiting economic indicators that could shape global interest rate expectations. Bullion prices ended the week sharply lower, mirroring global trends. Analysts believe bullion will remain range-bound until stronger triggers emerge.