Mayuri Mandalik

The Delhi High Court has strongly criticized the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring Vinesh Phogat ineligible for domestic events. The court urged the Centre to form an expert committee to assess Phogat's status and ensure her participation in Asian Games trials, emphasizing the protection of athletes and the sport's larger interest.

Retired judge Giribala Singh denies allegations of contacting influential figures after her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma's death. She claims calls were for condolences and accuses local police of pressure. Sharma's family alleges dowry harassment and abetment to suicide. The husband, Samarth Singh, remains absconding. The case involves FIRs under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Dowry Prohibition Act.

Rising temperatures are hurting people’s health, learning and productivity. This is a drag on the economy, but there’s no easy fix. We’ll need different strategies for each micro-region

A literary spat erupts in Tamil Nadu politics as DMK leader A Raja's 'coconut tree' metaphor targets VCK and IUML joining CM Vijay's new government. VCK and the ruling TVK hit back, accusing the DMK of arrogance and questioning their own past alliances and commitment to social justice.

Former cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan revealed he was compelled to commentate shortly after his brother's cremation, highlighting immense professional pressure. He also cited this and alleged colour discrimination as reasons for his recent retirement from the BCCI commentary panel, detailing past struggles with mental health and appearance-based bias.

Prolonged screen time poses significant risks for individuals with diabetes, contributing to sedentary lifestyles, poor sleep, and increased snacking. This can lead to uncontrolled blood sugar, weight gain, and long-term complications like diabetic retinopathy. Experts advise incorporating movement breaks, limiting screen time before bed, and mindful technology use to manage these risks.

The latest judgment faulted two earlier rulings, holding them inconsistent with the landmark February 1, 2021 verdict by a three-judge bench of Justices N V Ramana, Surya Kant and Aniruddha Bose, which ruled that UAPA’s stringent bail conditions cannot be “used as the sole metric for denial of bail”

SAP CEO Christian Klein has pushed back against the "SaaSpocalypse" narrative gripping software stocks, telling Sapphire 2026 attendees that AI agents are useless without a system of record underneath them. "AI agents don't work without a brain. The brain is SAP," Klein said. He argued ERP systems hold the 7.5 million data fields and process context agents need to function, and revealed two-thirds of SAP's cloud revenue is already non-seat-based.

The Reserve Bank of India aggressively intervened, selling billions to defend the rupee against sustained pressure. This significant dollar selling, even before markets opened, helped the currency strengthen. Elevated oil prices remain a key concern, with policymakers considering further measures, including a potential interest rate hike, to stabilize the rupee.

Ravichandran Ashwin has defended Ruturaj Gaikwad against fan criticism following Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2026 playoff exit. Ashwin urged supporters to stop abusing the young captain, emphasizing that poor form is common and highlighting the increased competitiveness of the IPL. He noted Gaikwad's struggles as both batter and captain during the season.