Times of India

Elon Musk has lauded Gad Saad's new book, 'Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind,' calling it vital for civilization's survival. The book argues that excessive, irrational empathy in Western culture prioritizes offenders and feelings over reason and societal stability, leading to a dangerous decline. Musk urges everyone to read and share this critical work.

A wedding in Shahabad descended into chaos when the bride alleged the groom was not the man she knew online. The man, identified as Devendra Singh Parmar, claimed he was the one the bride had been speaking to. Police have registered an FIR against 10 people for cheating and conspiracy, arresting five, including the groom.

BRICS foreign ministers are struggling to agree on a joint statement concerning West Asia. Tensions flared between the UAE and Iran during the meeting. Iran accused the UAE of direct involvement in aggression. India's External Affairs Minister stressed the importance of consensus for new members. The outcome of the meeting remains uncertain.

A severe thunderstorm and squall ravaged Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, claiming 117 lives and injuring 79. Violent storms, collapsing structures, and lightning strikes caused widespread destruction, with Prayagraj being the worst-hit district. High wind speeds, reaching nearly cyclonic levels, uprooted trees and damaged hundreds of houses and livestock.

Two men have been arrested in Bengaluru for sexually abusing two minor girls, recording the acts, and uploading them online for profit. The arrests followed an alert from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

NIA's chargesheet reveals Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) has evolved from a forest-based group to an urban threat, orchestrated by Pakistan-based handlers. This shift, moving from visual propaganda to a tech-driven network, aims to link Kashmiri militancy with global jihadist goals, bypassing traditional structures through encrypted platforms.

Manipur faces a critical crisis as tensions rise following the tragic deaths of three church leaders and a civilian, leading to a wave of kidnappings and paralyzing shutdowns in the hilly regions. With reports of over 38 hostages taken by conflicting factions, authorities are urgently working to negotiate their freedom.

Jasprit Bumrah captained Mumbai Indians for the first time in his 157th IPL match, a moment he found surprising. Stepping in due to unavailability of regular captains, Bumrah embraced the new challenge. Despite MI's tough season, he expressed a desire to enjoy the remaining games and learn from the experience, aiming to 'ruffle a few teams'.

Mamata Banerjee has appointed Kalyan Banerjee as the Trinamool Congress's new Chief Whip in the Lok Sabha, replacing Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar. This move, following a recent electoral setback, signals the party's emphasis on political aggression and loyalty. Kalyan Banerjee's return highlights his prominent role in defending the party legally and politically during challenging times.

China warned of "clashes and even conflicts" over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly during talks between Presidents Trump and Xi. While Trump remained silent on Taiwan, Beijing confirmed it was raised, with Xi calling it the most important issue in US-China ties. US policy remains unchanged, but Beijing was cautioned against using force.