A South Korean activists' group on Thursday claimed that it flew 'propaganda leaflets' tied to balloons across border with North Korea. The balloons were tied to 2 lakh anti-Pyongyang leaflets, USB sticks with K-pop songs and South Korean dramas and one-dollar US bills. The move came in response to the several trash-filled balloons South Korea recently received from North Korea.

An FIR has been filed against influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, a Russian woman and six others for allegedly consuming alcohol at a hotel in Katra, the base camp for Mata Vaishno Devi. Alcohol and non-vegetarian food are prohibited in the area. "Notices will be sent to all accused individuals...instructing them to join the probe," J&K police said.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fast bowler Umran Malik has been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to an injury. The 25-year-old, who is the fastest Indian bowler, was bought by KKR in the IPL 2025 mega auction for ₹75 lakh. Malik has not played a competitive match since IPL 2024, when he played just one game for SRH.

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stuck in space for more than nine months on the International Space Station (ISS), will return to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said. It stated that the astronauts' anticipated ocean splashdown off the Florida coast is at approximately 5:57 pm Florida time (3:27 am IST, Wednesday).

Sachin Tendulkar-led India defeated Brian Lara-led West Indies in the final to win the inaugural International Masters League 2025 tournament. Batting first after winning the toss, West Indies scored 148/7 in 20 overs, with Lendl Simmons top-scoring with 57(41). India chased down the target in 17.1 overs, driven by Ambati Rayudu's 74(50). India's Vinay Kumar took three wickets.

Former India and CSK captain MS Dhoni stated that him storming on to the field to argue with umpires during CSK's IPL 2019 match against RR was a "big mistake". "We play a sport where the stakes are very high. You are supposed to win every game," he added, stating that he has lost his cool many times during matches.

In a podcast interview with AI researcher Lex Fridman, PM Narendra Modi recalled an incident during 2019 'Howdy Modi' event in Houston. PM said he "casually" asked US President Donald Trump to walk around the stadium and greet people, and Trump agreed. "His...security detail was thrown off guard...that moment was...touching. It showed me...this man had courage," said PM Modi.

Actor Vishwak Sen's house in Hyderabad's Film Nagar was robbed in the early hours of Sunday morning. A burglar broke into Vishwak's house and took valuables from the third floor, where the actor's sister, Vanmai, lives. An expensive diamond ring, jewellery worth lakhs, and ₹2.2 lakh cash were reportedly stolen from the house.

The more you chase money, the more it runs away. Sounds crazy? Here’s why. In a conversation with Raj Shamani, Rajiv Talreja compared money to a shadow—the more you run after it, the more it escapes. Instead, focus on building skills, delivering value, and moving forward—money will follow naturally.

Trump's tariffs are shaking global trade, with an Indian aluminium shipment offloaded early in Tampa Bay to avoid a 25% duty. Automakers and builders face rising costs. Leadership coach Deepak Jayaraman advises CEOs to rethink strategies for uncertainty, as tariffs highlight the need for businesses to stay agile amid unpredictable global trade shifts.

A University of Bath study reveals that Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) can exaggerate blood sugar levels in healthy individuals, particularly after consuming fruits. The overestimations could lead to misguided dietary choices. While CGMs are valuable for diabetics, their accuracy for non-diabetics is questionable. Caution is advised when using CGMs to make dietary decisions.