Times of India

A Gujarati-origin tech professional, Siddharth Sunil Kumar Patel, was arrested in Florida for allegedly attempting to exploit minors. Undercover operations by ICAC led to his apprehension after he engaged in explicit online conversations and traveled for a planned sexual encounter. Patel faces serious felony charges, highlighting ongoing efforts to protect children online.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed his way to a new IPL record for sixes by an Indian batter. Despite his explosive start, Rajasthan Royals could not reach a commanding total. Delhi Capitals chased well initially but also lost wickets. In a tense finish, Delhi Capitals secured a home win, breaking their losing streak.

Salman Khan's recent shirtless Instagram post, showcasing his sculpted physique, has sparked widespread attention. While fans praised his fitness, an accompanying emotional caption about being "alone and lonely" has led to speculation about hidden meanings and a desire for his raw acting talent to be seen on screen again.

KL Rahul achieved a significant milestone, becoming the player with the most 50+ scores against Rajasthan Royals in IPL history with his ninth half-century. This also marked his 50th IPL fifty overall, placing him among elite Indian batters. Despite his composed 56, his dismissal at a crucial juncture impacted Delhi's chase.

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya sarcastically invited TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to campaign in Falta ahead of the May 21 repoll, claiming the TMC has been 'sent into exile' by the state's people. Bhattacharya alleged the TMC leadership has disappeared following electoral setbacks and expressed confidence in BJP's victory, urging TMC workers to campaign freely.

A technical error at BMTC's Yeshwanthpur depot-26 led to approximately 100 employees mistakenly receiving 26 months of salary revision arrears instead of the approved 11 months. The corporation quickly rectified the situation, contacting affected staff to return the excess payment through official channels, including a QR scanner at a temple bus stop office.

Global steel prices surged in April and early May, with India emerging as a fast-growing market. Hot rolled coil prices rose across major regions, led by Brazil. India's crude steel production saw an 11% year-on-year increase in March, outpacing global trends. China's steel output contracted, though capacity cuts are expected to be delayed.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15, has become the Indian batter with the most sixes in a single IPL season, surpassing Abhishek Sharma's record with 43 maximums. His explosive start against Delhi Capitals, hitting a six off the first ball, marked his fifth such instance this season. Sooryavanshi's remarkable six-hitting prowess is rewriting IPL history.

Despite Punjab Kings' sixth consecutive defeat, captain Shreyas Iyer remains philosophical, emphasizing belief and attitude over results. He acknowledged early batting damage as the turning point in their loss to RCB, stating the match was lost in the powerplay. Iyer expressed disappointment but praised middle-order resistance, looking forward with optimism.

On the field, RCB secured a playoff spot with a 23-run win over Punjab Kings in Dharamsala.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a playoff spot with a dominant 23-run victory over Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. Virat Kohli's energetic performance, coupled with crucial knocks from Devdutt Padikkal and Venkatesh Iyer, propelled RCB to a commanding total. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's early wickets stifled Punjab's chase, highlighting RCB's championship mettle.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor humorously defended the South Indian dish idli after a viral post compared it to rasgulla dipped in sugar syrup. Tharoor explained the distinct culinary and biological differences, calling idli a "culinary engineering marvel" and a "savoury monolith of South Indian culinary genius."

Aaron Rodgers, the NFL veteran, recently signed a one year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as retirement rumors dominated the headlines, sparking chaos among millions of fans. Amid all the speculations, the spotlight remains on Aaron Rodgers’ wife even as he continues to maintain privacy about his marital life. Through all of this, a picture of Aaron Rodgers with a woman has convinced millions that the identity of his wife has finally been revealed.

Tamil film producer K Rajan died by suicide on Sunday after allegedly jumping off the Adyar bridge in Chennai, leaving the industry in shock. Rajan, who had a multifaceted career as a producer, writer, director, and actor, was known for his work on films like Brammacharigal and Thunivu. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.