A seven-month pregnant woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband inside a locked room in UP's Meerut, police said. Accused Ravi Shankar reportedly called police and confessed to the murder. The incident took place at victim Sapna's sister's marital home, where she'd been living due to continued discord with Ravi. He was found sitting next to Sapna's body.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Saturday announced the venues for Asia Cup 2025 matches. India will face Pakistan in Dubai on September 14. India will face UAE in Dubai on September 10 and Oman in Abu Dhabi on September 19. The final of the tournament will take place in Dubai on September 28.

Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has written to Kartik Aaryan after a promotional poster announced his participation in an Independence Day event hosted by Pakistani-owned restaurant in US. It urged him to withdraw his participation in the event, alleging violation of Central government's directives. Kartik's team clarified that he is "not associated with the event".

The state government unveiled draft film policy at the two-day Malayalam film conclave in Kerala, which focuses primarily on a transparent financial framework for the industry and promotes gender equality. The draft aims to promote equitable work environment. Further, a single-window film facilitation centre will be established to streamline all shooting-related permits in the state.

A 37-year-old man died after he collapsed following a workout at a gym in Pune on Friday. "Preliminary findings suggest the cause of death was heart attack. The deceased had significant cardiac blockages- around 60% to 70% -which may have gone undiagnosed," a doctor said. CCTV footage of the incident shows the man turning before he suddenly collapsed.

India pacer Mohammed Siraj revealed his chat with Jasprit Bumrah ahead of The Oval Test. "I told Jassi bhai, 'Why are you going...who will I hug when I take five wickets?' He told me, 'I'm right here...you go and take five wickets," Siraj said. Notably, Bumrah isn't playing The Oval Test for managing workload and has been released from squad.

Team India fast bowler Akash Deep and England opener Ben Duckett recreated the 'arm around shoulder' gesture while Akash was batting during India's first innings in The Oval Test. "They seem to get on well," former England captain Michael Atherton said while commentating. Notably, Akash had put his arm around Duckett's shoulder after getting him out in England's first innings.

Magnet is reimagining fashion shopping for Gen Z women in India. Now live in Bengaluru, it blends AI styling, virtual try-ons, curated edits, and 4-hour delivery. Built by Dachen Tamang and Vriksh Panditpautra, Magnet offers smart, personalised fashion, no endless scrolling, no guesswork. Just outfits that get your vibe.

Warwickshire employed an unusual field in the final throes of their drawn County Championship game against Essex today (August 2). Four midwickets were put in place in addition to a short leg, short mid-on, leg-gully, short leg and a deep square leg. It did not, however, prevent Tom Westley from reaching a second half-century of the match.

A man brutally stabbed his wife to death in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. The woman was seven-month pregnant when the husband mercilessly stabbed her to death. The man called the police himself and informed about the murder. The victim identified as Sapna, was stabbed multiple times by her husband Ravi Shankar.

A key witness in the forced castration case against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has been allowed to testify in the case via video-conferencing from the US. The man, a whistleblower, alleged he was among 400 sadhus forcibly castrated by Ram Rahim "in the name of realisation of God". His plea in 2012 had led to CBI probe.

An inhumane incident has come to light from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. A girl of Nepali origin, identified as Sushmita (Kajal), was brutally thrashed by a mob of men over suspicion of theft. The incident took place on Friday, and its video has gone viral on social media. The woman was also tied to a pole with a rope.

A video has surfaced online showing a bulldozer falling along the steep mountainside off the National Highway 5 in rain-battered Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The machine fell 300 metres into the gorge after rocks fell from the hill. The incident took place when the bulldozer was trying to open a blocked road. The driver of the vehicle succumbed to his injuries.

A shocking incident has come to light from Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra. A schoolgirl was attacked by pack of aggressive stray dogs, narrowly escaped. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced. Around five to six dogs chased the minor girl, who was carrying a school bag on her back; a bystander guided the terrified girl into a nearby shop for safety.

A United Nations report seeking ways to improve efficiency revealed that "UN reports aren't widely read", said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The Secretariat produced 1,100 reports in 2024, up 20% since 1990, he noted. "The top 5% of reports are downloaded over 5,500 times...and downloading doesn't necessarily mean reading," said Guterres, adding, "Meanwhile, the cost is staggering."

Hollywood actor Kal Penn recently spoke about Hindi TV serials in an interview. He said, "One of the ways that I started trying to learn Hindi was through episodes of 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya'. Because the level of Hindi is accessible to somebody who is learning Hindi. They have super addictive ridiculous plot lines."

Filmmaker Kayoze Irani, the director for 'Sarzameen', addressed the mixed reception surrounding the film. He said, "The overall audience perception and the feedback that I've been getting are good. There've been some criticisms. There've been some reviews that are critical, which is fair." He added, "There's something that I can learn from it, and apply that in the next one."

A couple allegedly abandoned their 10-year-old son due to visa issues at Barcelona's El Prat International Airport and boarded their flight to go on a vacation. "The child was travelling with a Spanish passport but it needed visa," a terminal staff said. The couple left the child as they didn't have visa and called a relative to pick him up.

A paediatric surgeon from Chhattisgarh received gift from a young cancer survivor who once battled a chest wall tumour under his care. In a post, Dr Tanmay Motiwala shared that Khushi, who couldn't attend his wedding, sent him a surprise package filled with handmade presents. "A child who has taught me more about life than most ever could," he wrote.

Palak Arora is a 26-year-old food engineer and Founder of SatGuru Superfoods, combining traditional and modern scientific methods to make millet-based food. Following her father's illness, she became determined to create quick and nutritious food. She founded her brand in 2021 and as of this year, it produces eight tonnes of ready-to-cook and 21 tonnes of ready-to-eat millet products monthly.

Ex-Australia opener David Warner said Joe Root is a "big anchor" for England ahead of Ashes 2025-26, which will begin on November 21. "[Australia pacer] Josh Hazlewood tends to have his number quite a lot. He will have to take the surfboard off Root's front leg," he added. Notably, Root has been dismissed 10 times in 18 Tests by Hazlewood.

Ex-India batting coach Sanjay Bangar reacted to India pacer Akash Deep scoring 66(94) in India's second innings of the fifth Test against England. "The crowd would be saying...that [England] can't [even] dismiss India's number 9, number 10," he said. "100%, the Night Watchman has done overtime, and he has been paid in the form of a 50," Varun Aaron stated.

Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher opined that seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finds it harder to cope with changes. "Perhaps this new rear axle at Ferrari also unintentionally suits Charles Leclerc's driving style better," he said. Schumacher added, "Hamilton sometimes makes inappropriate comments." Notably, Hamilton is yet to secure a podium since joining Ferrari in 2025.

According to a study published in Nature Climate Change, terrestrial plants drove an increase in global photosynthesis between 2003 and 2021, a trend partially offset by a weak decline in photosynthesis. The authors of the study used six different satellite-based datasets on net primary production- three for land and three for oceans for years from 2003-2021.