Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s wedding celebrations were postponed due to her father’s sudden illness. Hospitalized with angina, his condition prompted Mandhana to halt the ceremony indefinitely. Her fiancé, Palash Muchhal, was also briefly hospitalized for stress-related symptoms, adding to the family’s difficult time.
A young mother in Bengaluru died after accusing her husband of slowly poisoning her with mercury injections. Her pre-death statement, recorded from her hospital bed, detailed the alleged poisoning and subsequent torture. Police are now investigating the case as a dowry death, awaiting forensic reports to confirm the presence of mercury.
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has joined Project B, a new global women’s basketball league set to launch in November 2026. This league, founded by tech entrepreneurs, aims to elevate women’s basketball worldwide with multi-million dollar salaries and international tournaments. Cunningham expressed excitement about the platform it offers the sport globally.
Protests at VIT University turned violent late Tuesday after dozens of students fell ill with suspected jaundice, alleging poor hygiene and food quality. Students reportedly set vehicles ablaze and damaged property, with unconfirmed reports of student deaths. Police are investigating the illnesses and damage, while university and district authorities remain silent.
K-pop veteran Jang Woo Hyuk has confirmed his relationship with actress Oh Chae Yi. The ‘Candy’ singer revealed their romance on the variety show ‘Dolsing Fourmen’, sharing that their feelings grew significantly after meeting on the show ‘Trendy Men’s Lifestyle’.
Bengaluru police arrested Prem Vardhan in Tirupati for the murder of his friend, Devisri. Traced via mobile tower data and CCTV, Prem confessed to killing Devisri after an argument fueled by jealousy. He attempted to disguise himself but was apprehended due to his mobile signal.
A University of Minnesota webpage has sparked controversy by describing a “whiteness pandemic” and urging White adults to self-reflect and take antiracist action. The site, funded in part by the National Institute of Mental Health, suggests “whiteness” is a cultural system perpetuating racism. A watchdog group has raised concerns about these DEI initiatives.
