J. S. Bhownagary

Western Railway commenced a massive anti-encroachment drive at Garib Nagar, Mumbai, demolishing hundreds of structures near Bandra station to reclaim valuable railway land. The operation, aimed at facilitating railway expansion, faced resistance and violence, resulting in injuries and detentions. Residents allege inadequate rehabilitation and express distress over demolitions preceding Eid.

A leaked audio recording allegedly features retired judge Giri Bala Singh questioning Twisha Sharma about her past sexual history and fidelity. Meanwhile, police have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of Twisha's husband, Samarth Singh, who is wanted in a dowry harassment case.

The death of 33-year-old former model and actor has triggered a legal battle, with her family alleging dowry harassment and evidence tampering, while her in-laws countered with personal claims against her

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to expand his cabinet, inducting 23 MLAs, including two from the Congress party, marking their return after 60 years. The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and IUML are also expected to join the council of ministers soon.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal opens up on his transition into cricket administration after a heart attack, Bangladesh’s fast bowling rise, the future of India-Bangladesh relations, the growing influence of T20 leagues. Bangladesh Cricket Board's interim president also shares his vision to restore Bangladesh cricket’s reputation, which has taken a beating after they decided to pull out from the T20 World Cup.

America's Operation Epic Fury against Iran has significantly strained military readiness, deploying a vast array of naval, air, and missile-defense assets. With two of three aircraft carriers at sea and a third of Arleigh Burke destroyers committed, the US faces long-term readiness concerns. This extensive commitment, while projecting overwhelming force, highlights the risks of strategic overextension.

As NEET-UG 2026 heads for a re-test, a Supreme Court plea by the United Doctors Front has shifted the focus from one alleged paper leak to a larger question: whether NTA’s current structure can guarantee fair, secure national exams

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has openly admitted past mistakes, saying that the company's previous reporting structure left engineers disconnected from the CEO under Pat Gelsinger. Tan has now made every engineer report directly to him, simplified the roadmap and pulled back former Intel veterans to fix the data center slide. He also flagged improving Intel 18A yields and confirmed 14A volume production in 2029, matching TSMC's A14.

Prashant Kishor has relocated to a Patna ashram until the Bihar assembly polls, aiming for his Jan Suraaj Party to make an impact after a previous electoral setback. He criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son's cabinet induction and urged voters to prioritize their future over caste or monetary inducements, warning of potential economic challenges from West Asian conflicts.

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined and received a demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. The incident occurred during MI's defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders when Pandya forcefully knocked the bails off the stumps. This disciplinary issue adds to Mumbai's disappointing season, as they were already eliminated from playoff contention.