Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has withdrawn from the IPL 2026 auction, concluding his impactful league journey. This decision follows a disappointing IPL 2025 season with Punjab Kings, where he scored only 48 runs in seven matches. Maxwell’s exit joins a trend of prominent overseas players opting out of the upcoming tournament.
Samsung has unveiled its most-advanced foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, boasting a massive 10-inch display when fully unfolded. This innovative device features a unique tri-folding design with dual hinges, a 6.5-inch cover screen, and a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
Mehli Mistry, a close associate of the late Ratan Tata, has stepped down from the board of the Small Animal Hospital Trust. His departure follows the non-renewal of his trusteeship at two major Tata Trusts, impacting his ability to fund the pet hospital. Another trustee has also resigned in solidarity.
Gujarati cinema has achieved a monumental milestone as ‘Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ officially crossed the Rs 100-crore mark. Actress Reeva Rachh’s long-held dream for regional cinema has now been realized, bringing her to tears at a recent event. The film’s success is a testament to the audience’s love and a powerful message about redemption.
Nature reveals a stark reality: some mothers become their offspring’s final meal. From black lace weaver spiders offering unfertilized eggs before being consumed, to desert spiders liquefying their bodies, this extreme parenting ensures young survive. African social spiders even share this sacrifice. These behaviours, though shocking to humans, are vital survival strategies for these species.
Miley Cyrus revealed her unexpected ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ soundtrack contribution stemmed from a chance encounter with director James Cameron at a Disney Legends event. She described the meeting as a ‘good networking event,’ leading to her song ‘Dream as One’ for the highly anticipated film. This serendipitous connection highlights how key opportunities can arise…
A woman’s routine street food stop in Uttar Pradesh took a painful turn when her jaw dislocated while eating a golgappa. The incident, captured on video, left her mouth stuck open and required referral to a higher medical facility. Experts now urge caution with oversized snacks to prevent similar painful jaw dislocations.
The Indian government’s mandate for pre-installing the Sanchar Saathi app on all mobile devices has ignited a political firestorm. While the Department of Telecommunications cites curbing IMEI misuse and strengthening cybersecurity, opposition parties decry it as a ‘snooping app’ and an unconstitutional privacy breach, fearing government surveillance.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern and offered support for former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, who is in critical condition. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) conveyed sincere gratitude for Modi’s thoughtful message and goodwill. Zia, a prominent political figure, is currently on ventilation at a Dhaka hospital due to a deteriorating health condition.
