Inside India's First Hours of Independence: Celebrations, Challenges and Chaos

Better.com Founder Vishal Garg Ousted as CEO Over Judgment Concerns

Indian-American entrepreneur Vishal Garg has been removed as CEO of Better Home & Finance, with the company citing doubts about his judgment and credibility. The decision follows years of controversy, including his widely criticized 2021 decision to lay off 900 employees via a Zoom call. Better has also suffered a steep decline in market value since its peak during the pandemic era. Garg, who is contesting his removal, has reportedly offered to serve as CEO for just one dollar per year in a bid to reclaim his role.

Padikkal marks Test return with maiden century in Galle opener against Sri Lanka

Devdutt Padikkal scored his maiden Test century on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The left-hander had been out of India's Test side for 632 days since featuring in the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Padikkal and KL Rahul, both Karnataka teammates, forged a 150-run partnership to put India in a commanding position. The innings came on the back of Padikkal's improved form, role clarity, and focused work on his game against spin during his time away from the Test arena.

Dhanbad-Coimbatore Amrit Bharat Express: Check train number, route, stops and timings

US Spent $33.1M Relocating Times Beach After Severe Dioxin Contamination

The Missouri town of Times Beach was permanently evacuated after dangerous levels of dioxin were discovered in its soil. The toxic chemical had been sprayed on the town's unpaved roads during the 1970s as a dust control measure. A major flood in 1982 intensified fears of widespread contamination spreading beyond the town. The US government spent $33.1 million to relocate all residents away from the affected area. An incinerator was later built to process more than 265,000 tons of contaminated material from the site.