Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor announced on Sunday that he will contest the bypoll for Bihar's Bankipur assembly seat. The seat fell vacant after BJP president Nitin Nabin vacated it. Kishor described the bypoll as a referendum on the performance of the BJP-led government in Bihar. The election marks a significant electoral debut for the political strategist-turned-activist.
Away from the exchange, Henderson admitted that England's players had noticed the effect of playing at high altitude since arriving in Mexico City.
The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has constituted a four-member panel to investigate alleged irregularities in the management of pilgrim offerings and donations. The decision follows claims that surfaced on social media, and comes at a time when the Ayodhya Ram Temple is facing similar scrutiny. Investigators will review CCTV footage and record statements from temple employees as part of the inquiry. The committee has warned of strict action against those found guilty if the allegations are substantiated. Devotees have been asked to refrain from sharing unverified information until the probe is complete.
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has married Gauri Spratt in a small, private ceremony held at his residence in Bandra. The celebration was attended by close family members, including Aamir's children, along with a select group of friends. Guests from the film, sports, and political spheres were also present at the event. A special lunch followed the wedding vows to mark the occasion. The couple reportedly share a bond spanning several decades.
West Bengal BJP leader Rahul Sinha has accused Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee of treating party MLAs and MPs as servants. Sinha cited claims by a rebel TMC leader that elected representatives were made to stand and applaud Abhishek Banerjee during a post-election review meeting. The remarks come amid growing internal turmoil within the TMC, with a rebel faction asserting significant MLA support against the leadership. Several TMC MPs have also reportedly merged with another party, deepening the crisis. The infighting signals mounting pressure on Mamata Banerjee's grip over the party ahead of future electoral battles.
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has issued a 10-day ultimatum to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann demanding the closure of an alleged government-run IT cell. The Jathedar claimed that two centres, located in Mohali and Chandigarh, are being used to run an organised social media campaign targeting Akal Takht Sahib and other respected Sikh institutions. The warning implies that action will be taken against the AAP government if the IT cell is not shut down within the stipulated timeframe. Akal Takht, located in Amritsar, is the highest temporal seat of authority in Sikhism, making such a standoff politically and religiously significant in Punjab.
A devastating fire at Gul Plaza shopping centre in Karachi claimed 72 lives, and police have now filed a chargesheet naming an 11-year-old boy as one of the accused. Authorities allege the child accidentally started the blaze while playing with matchsticks. His father and four members of the building's management committee have also been charged with negligence and failure to implement fire safety measures. The building was reported to have lacked essential fire safety systems, which investigators say worsened the disaster. The case raises questions about accountability when both a minor and building management are implicated in a mass-casualty incident.
A 28-year-old woman named Akriti died after falling from the third floor of a residential building in Delhi. The incident occurred roughly two and a half months after her marriage, which had been arranged with elements of a love match. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment, and they have ruled out the possibility of suicide. Police have launched an investigation and are recording statements from family members and witnesses.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history on Saturday by becoming India's youngest-ever international cricketer, debuting in the second T20I against England in Manchester. The young player was just 15 years and 99 days old at the time of his debut. Following the milestone appearance, a former cricketer has publicly urged the Indian team management to continue fielding Sooryavanshi rather than resting him after his debut. The ex-cricketer's message reflects wider concern that young talent should be given consistent opportunities to develop at the international level.
A UK study has explored possible links between people's preferred egg cooking styles and their personality traits. Researchers found that boiled egg fans tend toward spontaneity, while fried egg lovers lean adventurous and scrambled egg enthusiasts appear more reserved. Those who prefer omelettes were associated with organisational tendencies, and poached egg fans with social optimism. The study does not offer definitive conclusions but highlights intriguing correlations between everyday food choices and behaviour. Experts note the findings are meant to offer a lighthearted lens into personal habits rather than serve as a psychological benchmark.
Severe rainfall in Mumbai disrupted air travel, leading to the cancellation of four IndiGo flights operating between Mumbai, Delhi, and Indore. Thirteen incoming flights from various airlines were diverted away from the airport as a safety precaution. The airport operator cited operational safety as the primary reason for the temporary suspension of services. All diverted aircraft subsequently returned to Mumbai and landed safely once weather conditions improved.
Joymala, a celebrated working elephant from Kaziranga National Park, has died at the age of 66. The elephant had served for decades as part of forest patrol operations in the park. Joymala gained international fame in 2004 when she confronted a tiger during a routine patrol duty. Her courage in that encounter made her one of the most recognized elephants associated with Kaziranga's conservation efforts.
Sikkim has published its draft electoral roll as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, with over 37,000 names deleted from the list. The state currently has a total of 4,71,018 registered electors. Out of these, enumeration forms have been distributed to 4,69,679 electors, accounting for 99.72% of the total. So far, 4,33,294 forms have been digitised and verified, representing 91.99% of the electorate. However, forms from 37,724 electors, or 8.01% of the total, remain uncollectable.
India's Petroleum Ministry has dismissed claims that Bhutan rejected Indian E20 petrol, stating that no such export proposal was ever made. The clarification came in response to opposition allegations that multiple neighboring countries had refused the blended fuel. The government emphasized that E20 petrol has undergone extensive testing to ensure its reliability and performance standards. Automakers are also said to be adapting their vehicles to comply with the new E20 fuel requirements.
A young woman named Aakriti died after falling from a height in Delhi, just two months after her marriage. Her family has alleged that she was murdered and did not die accidentally. They have accused her husband and in-laws of subjecting her to dowry harassment and physical abuse. The family has lodged a complaint with authorities seeking action against the accused.
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra's WhatsApp account was hacked by fraudsters who then messaged his contacts seeking Rs 55,000. The cybercriminals impersonated Patra to solicit money from people in his contact list. Patra is not the first public figure to fall victim to such an attack. NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule and actor Swara Bhasker have previously reported similar WhatsApp hacking incidents.
