Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, who own Birch by Romeo Lane club in Goa, were deported to India on Tuesday. A video has shown the brothers who fled after a fire at the club killed 25, at Bangkok airport. The two were detained by Thai authorities for overstaying. They'll land in Delhi today and will be handed over to Goa Police.

Owners of Goa club where fire killed 25 deported from Thailand; video surfaces

KKR have the maximum amount to spend at ₹64.3 crore at the IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi today. CSK follow KKR with ₹43.4 crore. Meanwhile, defending champions RCB can spend ₹16.4 crore, while MI can spend ₹2.75 crore, the least amount among the franchises. SRH have ₹25.5 crore to spend at the auction. 

How much money can each IPL team spend in IPL 2026 auction today?

A video of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling down the niqab of a woman AYUSH doctor while handing over appointment letters has gone viral on social media, sparking controversy. The woman appeared visibly upset, with several people laughing. Reacting to it, RJD tweeted, "Has his mental state deteriorated completely?" Meanwhile, Congress has sought Nitish Kumar's resignation.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pulls down woman's niqab at event, sparks row

During Lionel Messi's event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, ICC chief Jay Shah gifted Team India jersey, India-USA T20 World Cup 2026 match ticket and signed jersey to the Argentine football legend. Shah also gifted Team India jerseys to Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was also present at the event. 

Jay Shah gifts India jersey, T20 World Cup match ticket, signed bat to Lionel Messi in Delhi

Bihar Minority Welfare Minister Zama Khan has defended CM Nitish Kumar who sparked row by pulling a woman's niqab at an event. "Nitish ji just showed love to a Muslim daughter. He wanted society to see...face of the girl after she became successful in life," said Khan. The event was organised to distribute appointment letters to over 1,200 AYUSH doctors.

He was showing love: Bihar minister Zama Khan on CM Nitish pulling woman's niqab

A total of 58 lakh names were deleted from draft voter list in West Bengal as Election Commission (EC) published data after Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Out of 58 lakh names, 24.17 lakh have been marked as "dead", 19.88 lakh as "relocated", 12.20 lakh as "missing", and 1.38 lakh as "duplicate". The people can now raise objections and request corrections. 



Over 58 lakh names deleted as EC releases Bengal's SIR draft list

Ex-J&K Police chief SP Vaid said that leaked audio of Pakistani terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar breaking down while recalling his jail days in India proves the success of Indian security grid. He said, "Masood...is a monster who has caused immense suffering to countless families." He suggested Azhar's emotional display could be an attempt to gain sympathy in Pakistan.

He's a monster: Ex-J&K Police chief on terrorist Masood Azhar crying in audio clip

IPL 2026 auction will be conducted by Mumbai-based auctioneer Mallika Sagar. Mallika has majored in art history at Bryn Mawr College in US' Philadelphia. Mallika began her career at Christie's and held first sale of Modern Indian Art in NY in 2000. She was Christie's first Indian auctioneer. She was the auctioneer for Pro Kabaddi League 2021.

Who is IPL auctioneer Mallika Sagar?

Meesho co-founder Vidit Aatrey has become a billionaire after the company's shares surged 74% since its listing. Mesh stock surged over to record high of ₹193 a share, compared with the issue price of ₹111. Holding 47.25 crore shares - an 11.1% stake - Aatrey's ownership is now valued at $1 billion or ₹9,128 crore at the listing-day high.

Meesho co-founder Vidit Aatrey becomes a billionaire

Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, condemned the terror attack at Australia’s Bondi Beach that claimed 15 lives. He said terror groups are operating in the name of Islam and stressed that the time has come to end radicalisation and eradicate terrorism. “Islam is name of saving lives, not taking them,” he said.