Times of India

Taylor Swift has been pulled into fresh online controversy after viral rumors linked her to Blake Lively’s ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni. Unverified claims and alleged leaked texts fueled blackmail speculation across social media. The drama comes as fans continue discussing Swift’s future with Travis Kelce and possible wedding plans. While no court documents confirm the allegations, the internet frenzy has intensified attention around Swift’s friendships, public image, and highly watched relationship with the Kansas City Chiefs star.

In 2026, Jimmy Butler is acceding to the funds he has collected in the NBA, in endorsements and in good business sense. All through his basketball career, BigFace Coffee, luxury investment and worldwide endorsement, Golden State Warriors star has amassed a net worth of $80 million to $90 million. Since then, his expanding roster of businesses and star status have garnered significant attention from the NBA world.

A faith healer in Bhopal allegedly raped his sister-in-law, claiming to perform an exorcism to remove an occult curse. He manipulated the family into isolating the survivor, then drugged and assaulted her. The survivor reported the incident to the police after regaining consciousness.

A young woman died after allegedly falling from her in-laws' terrace, with her family claiming she was subjected to severe dowry harassment and physical abuse. Despite their efforts to appease demands, the abuse escalated, leading to her desperate final call for help before her death. Police have arrested her husband and his brother.

A disturbing event unfolded in Hathras district, where a man tragically succumbed to despair and took his life with an unauthorized gun after a morning quarrel with his wife regarding his wake-up time. Just before isolating himself in a room, the 35-year-old expressed to his brother-in-law that their conversation might be the last.

Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson sustained an early finger injury during their IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans, forcing him off the field. The incident occurred in the second over while attempting to stop a wide delivery. Urvil Patel took over wicketkeeping duties as Samson received medical attention.

India is pivoting towards Europe as traditional partnerships become unreliable. The burgeoning India-Italy relationship, spearheaded by Prime Ministers Modi and Meloni, is central to this strategy. This partnership is building crucial economic architecture, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and a potential EU Free Trade Agreement, positioning Europe as India's primary strategic focus.

The various British establishments, from Church to Parliament to Royalty, are peculiarly adept at absorbing dissenting views, with the brief interruption of Cromwell. That makes it rather odd that a former football hooligan from a working-class background now holds Britain’s most powerful microphone, with talking points amplified by Elon Musk, who Robinson says also pays his legal bills, and views in complete coherence with his MAGA cousins across the pond.

A Coimbatore consumer commission has taken a firm stand against Royal Enfield and one of its dealers, mandating them to pay ₹5.1 lakh to a buyer whose Continental GT 650 was plagued by continuous defects. The motorcycle endured over 294 days of repairs, yet the persistent mechanical and electrical failures remained unresolved, causing the owner significant inconvenience and financial strain.

Maruti Suzuki India will increase vehicle prices by up to Rs 30,000 starting June 2026 due to persistent inflationary pressures and adverse cost environments. The company has made efforts to mitigate rising costs but must now pass on a portion of these expenses to customers. This price revision affects the entire vehicle portfolio.

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and chose to bowl against Gujarat Titans. This is a crucial match for CSK in IPL 2026. Ruturaj Gaikwad made two changes to the playing XI. Gujarat Titans have already qualified for the playoffs. Shubman Gill made one change for Gujarat Titans.

​Rupee depreciation is not new, what is new however is the rapid pace at which it is falling. It’s the biggest risk for India’s external sector resilience at the moment. In just over a year, the rupee has depreciated over 14%.