Times of India

During a thrilling PSL 2025 match between Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars, Multan pacer Ubaid Shah's exuberant celebration after taking a wicket turned comical. He accidentally smacked his teammate, wicketkeeper Usman Khan, on the head. The incident, caught on camera, quickly went viral, turning Shah into the PSL's latest meme sensation.

Aryaman Varma, an 18-year-old leg-spinner, has been awarded the prestigious Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year award. The Eton College captain's outstanding performance in the 2024 season, where he took a record-breaking 51 wickets, earned him the title. Varma, who was nominated for the award last year as well, expressed his delight at joining the ranks of cricketing legends like Jos Butler and Jonny Bairstow, who are also past winners.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex went above 80,200, Nifty50 was above 24,350.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, faces Mumbai Indians, captained by Hardik Pandya, in a crucial IPL match. SRH struggles with inconsistency in batting and bowling, needing a turnaround after only two wins. MI, boosted by three consecutive victories, including a dominant win against CSK, aims to continue their momentum on Hyderabad's high-scoring pitch.

The Indian Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Baramulla district, eliminating two terrorists amidst an ongoing operation near Uri. This incident occurred a day after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of 28 tourists. Security forces recovered a large cache of weapons and ammunition during the operation.

A terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam has claimed at least 28 lives, prompting swift action from the Indian government. PM Modi convened a high-level meeting, while Finance Minister Sitharaman cut short her US trip. Political leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have engaged with officials and expressed solidarity.

During a post-match presentation at the PSL, commentator Ramiz Raja mistakenly referred to the tournament as the "HBL IPL," a slip-up that quickly went viral.

Infosys recently laid off 240 trainees due to their failure to meet internal assessment criteria, offering them transition assistance and outplacement services. As tech industry layoffs rise, companies are increasingly using outplacement firms to support retrenched employees amid digital transformation and workforce restructuring. This trend extends beyond IT, impacting sectors like pharma and food processing, reflecting broader economic challenges.

Following a road rage incident in Bengaluru, BPO employee Vikas Kumar, previously arrested after a complaint by IAF Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose's wife, now accuses Bose of assault and false allegations. Vikas claims Bose initiated the altercation, physically attacked him, and fabricated the language issue.

Following the terror attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of at least 28 tourists, the Leader of Opposition spoke with Home Minister Amit Shah to assess the situation. He also contacted Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and J&K PCC President Tariq Karra, advocating for justice and support for the victims' families.

An Intelligence Bureau officer from Hyderabad died in the Pahalgam terror attack. He was on vacation with his family. Terrorists killed at least 28 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. The Resistance Front claimed responsibility. The attack occurred during US Vice President's visit to India. It also coincided with Prime Minister Modi's trip to Saudi Arabia.

Vice-President J D Vance, during his India visit, lauded PM Modi's leadership and advocated for a stronger US-India partnership across various sectors like defense, energy, and technology. He emphasized rebalancing global trade for mutual benefit and urged India to consider acquiring F-35 fighter jets to enhance its air security.

Despite facing controversy and competition from 'Kesari Chapter 2', Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda's 'Jaat' has maintained a steady box office performance, earning Rs. 78.25 crore in India after 13 days. The film experienced a slight dip in morning shows but saw improvements in the evening, indicating continued audience interest.

Bengaluru police have filed an FIR against IAF Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose for attempted murder following a road-rage incident that escalated into a language controversy. CM Siddaramaiah condemned Bose's remarks about Karnataka and Kannadigas, while the biker involved, Vikas Kumar, was initially arrested but later released on bail, claiming false accusations and filing a counter-complaint against Bose.

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Barnegat Township, New Jersey, has forced mandatory evacuations as it consumes 1,200 acres. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service reports the fire is uncontained, threatening sixteen structures. The Garden State Parkway is closed near Exit 69, and firefighting crews are battling the blaze with aerial support. The cause is currently under investigation.

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over hundreds of crores of rupees lying unclaimed in Motor Accident Claims Tribunals and labour courts due to missing claimant information. To address this, the court directed High Courts to initiate extensive outreach programs to ensure that road accident victims and workers receive their entitled compensation.