Times of India

Fuel prices have risen sharply, adding to household expenses and transportation costs. This surge, driven by global events, is straining supply chains and impacting everyday goods. Oil marketing companies are seeing stock gains. The government faces a balancing act between consumer relief and revenue. The economic outlook remains a focus amidst these challenges.

West Bengal's BJP government has launched its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, opening a holding center in Malda for illegal foreign nationals. Nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals are currently housed there, awaiting verification and legal procedures. This initiative aims to streamline the deportation process for apprehended individuals, as mandated by a new national law.

Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will decide the first finalist of IPL 2026.

Hundreds of tourists faced an unexpected halt at Gulmarg's famous Gondola cable car service due to a technical glitch on Monday. Officials confirmed that both phases of the popular attraction were suspended. Trained rescue teams from SDRF and NDRF safely evacuated all stranded visitors from the cabins. Restoration efforts are currently in progress.

Google's Search isn't a search engine anymore. At I/O 2026, the company officially rebuilt its 25-year-old product around Gemini 3.5 Flash—a box that now accepts photos, files, and video, generates custom interactive pages on the fly, and deploys AI agents to monitor the web indefinitely on your behalf. With AI Overviews at 2.5 billion monthly users and AI Mode crossing one billion, Google isn't pitching a future. It's documenting a shift that already happened.

USCIS has clarified a new Green Card policy. This policy could have required many to apply from abroad. However, USCIS now states that applicants with national interest or economic benefit may continue their current process. This offers relief to many H-1B visa holders and tech industry workers. The agency is reasserting its interpretation of immigration law.

The National Capital Region is witnessing a dramatic spike in property prices. With the impending Jewar airport, Noida's real estate landscape is evolving into a high-end hub, where luxury properties are fetching premium rates. Meanwhile, Gurugram's realty scene is booming as revised circle rates elevate property values, particularly in emerging neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, Delhi is about to revise its circle rates for the first time since 2014.

Medipally police have filed a case against an Uppal resident and his family for dowry harassment and assault. A London-returned IT professional accused them of demanding additional dowry, threatening her, and assaulting her, leading to her hospitalization. This follows an earlier domestic violence case registered against the accused.

The Indian Army is enhancing its 105mm field guns with automatic aiming technology, a significant modernization step. This computer-driven system drastically reduces manual effort, improving accuracy, response times, and survivability for artillery crews. This upgrade aligns with the broader Field Artillery Rationalisation Plan, aiming for a more potent and efficient artillery force.

The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns regarding the National Testing Agency's continual mishaps with paper leaks, indicating a troubling pattern of negligence. While assessing various appeals for changes in the examination process, the highest court has instructed the NTA and the central government to deliver a detailed response.

As Norway Chess moves to Oslo for its 2026 edition, all eyes are on the Indian contingent. From World Champion D Gukesh seeking urgent form before his title defence to Koneru Humpy making a highly anticipated return to the board, we break down the biggest storylines dominating the 12-day double round-robin tournament.

A vacation bench of the MP High Court will hear a petition on Monday seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail for retired district judge Giribala Singh. She is accused in the dowry death case of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Singh. Twisha's family approached the High Court after the retired judge was granted bail by a Bhopal sessions court.

A bizarre mix-up has seen fans troll American rapper Travis Scott, mistaking him for cricketer Travis Head due to their shared first name. This online chaos follows an on-field spat between Head and Virat Kohli during an IPL match. The abuse has extended to Head's wife and family, highlighting the dark side of fan culture and the need for empathy.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that India did not express concerns regarding Pakistan's mediation role in the US-Iran conflict. While India remains focused on terrorist groups operating from Pakistani soil, this specific diplomatic engagement by Islamabad did not arise as a point of discussion.

Lucknow Super Giants finished bottom of the IPL 2026 table after another disappointing season marked by inconsistency, middle-order collapses and poor bowling. Injuries and the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga hurt team balance badly. Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran underperformed, while Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh were among the few positives for LSG.

Indian law generally dictates that a wife's remarriage terminates her ex-husband's maintenance obligation. This principle applies across various laws, including the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Hindu Marriage Act. However, a formal court order is necessary to cease payments, and child maintenance remains unaffected.