News Update : Watch: SriLankan Airlines flight with over 200 onboard hit by lightning; lands safely - TOI WORLD DESK

A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney was forced to return to Colombo on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing sparks from an engine. The crew managed the situation, and the aircraft landed safely back in Colombo due to minor engine damage. A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney was forced to return to Colombo on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing sparks from an engine. The crew managed the situation, and the aircraft landed safely back in Colombo due to minor engine damage. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/watch-srilankan-airlines-flight-with-over-200-onboard-hit-by-lightning-lands-back-safely-in-colombo/articleshow/131705966.cms Date: 2026-06-13T14:10:56.000Z

News Update : 'Repeatedly humiliated me': Pune techie at TCS hangs himself; FIR against 2 female colleagues - TOI CITY DESK

A Pune IT firm employee's alleged suicide has led to a case of abetment against three individuals, including two TCS colleagues. The deceased's son filed a complaint, citing a suicide note that accused a friend of sending defamatory emails and two female colleagues of humiliation, denial of assignments, and threats. Police are investigating. A Pune IT firm employee's alleged suicide has led to a case of abetment against three individuals, including two TCS colleagues. The deceased's son filed a complaint, citing a suicide note that accused a friend of sending defamatory emails and two female colleagues of humiliation, denial of assignments, and threats. Police are investigating. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/repeatedly-humiliated-me-pune-techie-at-tcs-hangs-himself-fir-against-2-female-colleagues/articleshow/131687011.cms Date: 2026-06-12T14:16:39.000Z

News Update : Anvay Dravid, son of legendary Rahul Dravid, named in India U-19 squad - TOI SPORTS DESK

Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India Under-19 squad touring Sri Lanka. The BCCI announced the squads on Thursday, with Anvay named as one of the wicketkeepers for the one-day matches. This selection follows his impressive performance in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India Under-19 squad touring Sri Lanka. The BCCI announced the squads on Thursday, with Anvay named as one of the wicketkeepers for the one-day matches. This selection follows his impressive performance in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/anvay-dravid-son-of-legendary-rahul-dravid-picked-for-india-u-19-sri-lanka-tour/articleshow/131657238.cms Date: 2026-06-11T11:05:10.000Z

News Update : 19 TMC MPs join rebel group; Yusuf Pathan, Saayoni Ghosh, Mala Roy on list - TOI NEWS DESK

A significant internal rebellion is shaking the Trinamool Congress, with 19 MPs reportedly forming a separate faction, pushing the party towards a potential split. Rebel leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar stated they will support the NDA but not join the BJP. MP Mahua Moitra, however, dismissed the rebellion, calling the MPs 'traitors' and citing a court verdict on party splits. A significant internal rebellion is shaking the Trinamool Congress, with 19 MPs reportedly forming a separate faction, pushing the party towards a potential split. Rebel leader Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar stated they will support the NDA but not join the BJP. MP Mahua Moitra, however, dismissed the rebellion, calling the MPs 'traitors' and citing a court verdict on party splits. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/19-tmc-mps-join-rebel-group-yusuf-pathan-saayoni-ghosh-mala-roy-on-list/articleshow/131635909.cms Date: 2026-06-10T12:44:00.000Z

News Update : Setback for Congress: Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination rejected - TOI NEWS DESK

Meenakshi Natarajan, a Congress Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh, had her nomination rejected due to alleged concealment of a pending criminal case in Telangana from her affidavit. BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat filed the complaint, citing Supreme Court guidelines. Congress countered, stating a show-cause notice doesn't require affidavit mention and accusing the BJP of harassment. Meenakshi Natarajan, a Congress Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh, had her nomination rejected due to alleged concealment of a pending criminal case in Telangana from her affidavit. BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat filed the complaint, citing Supreme Court guidelines. Congress countered, stating a show-cause notice doesn't require affidavit mention and accusing the BJP of harassment. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/setback-for-congress-rajya-sabha-nominee-meenakshi-natarajans-nomination-rejected-for-hiding-information-about-case/articleshow/131612648.cms Date: 2026-06-09T13:38:37.000Z