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News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
News18 Evening Digest: Student Gang-Raped Inside Kolkata College, Jaishankar Slams Pakistan & Other Top Stories
Last Updated: We are also covering: Woman threatens to cut husband into '55 pieces', is Diljit Singh's Border in trouble, and other stories. In today's News18 evening digest, we bring to you the latest on a student gang-raped in Kolkata law college, Jaishankar slams Pakistan and backs Rajnath's SCO stand, Trump floats a USD 30 billion civilian nuclear deal with Iran, and other updates. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday slammed Pakistan, in reference to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh refusing to sign a joint declaration at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in China. Read More The Donald Trump administration is weighing a proposal that could allow Iran access to as much as $30 billion to build a civilian nuclear energy program- just days after US military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, CNN reported. Key US and Middle Eastern officials have been in discreet contact with Iranian counterparts in an effort to revive stalled nuclear negotiations, the report claimed. Read More Amid the ongoing social media storm over the topic of 'husband killings', a disturbing case has surfaced from Uttar Pradesh's Banda district. A woman named Aradhana allegedly threatened to kill her husband, Sheelu, if he tried to separate her from her 'online lover'. The twist? She reportedly met her lover, Shivam, while playing the online game PUBG (now BGMI in India). Read More In a surprising political turn, Maharashtra's fiery Thackeray brothers — Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray — are set to share a platform after years of sharp differences. The two leaders will lead a joint protest rally on July 6 to oppose what they call the forced imposition of Hindi in the state's schools and to demand stronger safeguards for the Marathi language. Read More Jasprit Bumrah was India's best bowler in the first Test of the ongoing five-match series against England. The 31-year-old pacer, who is ranked first among ICC Test bowlers, bowled 24.4 overs in the first innings and picked up five wickets for 83 runs. He remained wicketless in the second innings but didn't concede many runs as well. Bumrah, who was the only bowler to make life difficult for English batters in the series opener, which India lost by five wickets, is doubtful for the second Test. Read More First Published: June 27, 2025, 16:41 IST
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Woman Threatens To Cut Husband Into ‘55 Pieces' For Coming Between Her And PUBG Lover
Last Updated: Aradhana became addicted to PUBG after a few months of marriage and met Shivam through the game. Amid the ongoing social media storm over the topic of 'husband killings', a disturbing case has surfaced from Uttar Pradesh's Banda district. A woman named Aradhana allegedly threatened to kill her husband, Sheelu, if he tried to separate her from her 'online lover'. The twist? She reportedly met her lover, Shivam, while playing the online game PUBG (now BGMI in India). According to reports, Aradhana and Shivam developed a romantic relationship through the gaming platform, which eventually led to friction in her marriage. What followed has shocked many, as the incident adds a troubling dimension to the already fiery debate on spousal violence. What Happened? According to reports, Shivam is from Punjab's Ludhiana and came to Mahoba to meet Aradhana at her in-laws' house. The lover's unannounced arrival came as a big shock to the husband as well as his family. However, things took an ugly turn when Aradhana insisted on leaving her husband and child to live with her online lover. Furthermore, it has also been alleged that she threatened to kill her husband. Aradhana said that if he (Sheelu) stepped between her and her lover, she would cut him into '55 tukde' (pieces) and place him in a drum, similar to the Meerut murder case. How did Aradhana and Shivam's Love story begin? As per The Free Press Journal report, Aradhana became addicted to PUBG after a few months of marriage and met Shivam through the game. He was from Ludhiana, Punjab, and their gaming relationship eventually blossomed into love. Upon hearing from Aradhana that her husband had beaten her, Shivam couldn't control his anger and reached Mahoba. Later on, a fight broke out between him and Sheelu, which led to a Police complaint and Shivam was taken into custody. A high-voltage drama: Following the custody, a dramatic scene broke out at the Tehsil office after the police escorted Shivam to the SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) Court. Aradhana followed them to Sadar Tehsil and insisted on going with her 'online lover'. She also accused her husband of domestic violence and being an alcoholic. According to The Free Press Journal, Shivam has been booked under Section 151 of the Criminal Procedure Code (for disturbing public peace) and the officials also presented him before the magistrate. Further investigation is underway. First Published:
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
PUBG makers announce IPL-style esports league in India. Check details
Krafton, the creator of PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG: Mobile, and the Indian version Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has officially announced the launch of a franchise-based esports league in India. In its press release, Krafton emphasized India's rapidly growing gaming ecosystem, which now boasts over 450 million gamers and a 400% rise in esports viewership over the past three years. With revenues expected to surpass Rs 1,100 crore by 2025, Krafton sees this as a pivotal moment for esports in the country. 'This isn't just the beginning of another tournament—it's the foundation of a long-term sporting ecosystem with the potential to rival the world's most iconic leagues,' the company said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Polzela: Hurry! Special Discount On Senior Dental Implant (Check Now) Seniors Dental Implant Click Here Undo Krafton is now accepting expressions of interest from corporates, public figures, athletes, content creators, and investors looking to become franchise owners in this groundbreaking league. Interested parties must express their intent by July 4, 2025. Upon reaching out, Krafton will share a detailed information deck, Letter of Intent (LOI), and proceed with further discussions regarding the bidding process. Live Events How to Enroll: Email Krafton with your expression of interest before the deadline. Confirm your willingness to participate in the bidding. Receive all necessary documentation and next steps from Krafton. This move aligns with Krafton's broader commitment to India. CEO Changhan 'CH' Kim recently told IGN India that the company's total investment in the country will rise from $170 million to $310 million over the next two years. Krafton is also ramping up its in-house game development in India, beyond localizing global hits. Krafton has partnered with Indian celebrities from sports and entertainment, and with major brands like OnePlus, Hyundai, and iQOO. BGMI continues to thrive through marquee tournaments such as BGIS and BMPS, offering top-tier prize pools and professional esports opportunities. With this new league, Krafton aims to permanently cement India's place in the global esports arena.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Krafton launches IPL-style esports league in India. Check details
Live Events How to Enroll: Email Krafton with your expression of interest before the deadline. Confirm your willingness to participate in the bidding. Receive all necessary documentation and next steps from Krafton. (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Krafton, the creator of PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG: Mobile, and the Indian version Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has officially announced the launch of a franchise-based esports league in its press release, Krafton emphasized India's rapidly growing gaming ecosystem, which now boasts over 450 million gamers and a 400% rise in esports viewership over the past three years. With revenues expected to surpass Rs 1,100 crore by 2025, Krafton sees this as a pivotal moment for esports in the country.'This isn't just the beginning of another tournament—it's the foundation of a long-term sporting ecosystem with the potential to rival the world's most iconic leagues,' the company is now accepting expressions of interest from corporates, public figures, athletes, content creators, and investors looking to become franchise owners in this groundbreaking parties must express their intent by July 4, 2025. Upon reaching out, Krafton will share a detailed information deck, Letter of Intent (LOI), and proceed with further discussions regarding the bidding move aligns with Krafton's broader commitment to India. CEO Changhan 'CH' Kim recently told IGN India that the company's total investment in the country will rise from $170 million to $310 million over the next two years. Krafton is also ramping up its in-house game development in India, beyond localizing global has partnered with Indian celebrities from sports and entertainment, and with major brands like OnePlus, Hyundai, and iQOO. BGMI continues to thrive through marquee tournaments such as BGIS and BMPS, offering top-tier prize pools and professional esports this new league, Krafton aims to permanently cement India's place in the global esports arena.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
From Shelves to Screens: CookieRun India's Debut Brand Collab Redefines How FMCG and Gaming Converge
About KRAFTON, Inc. Headquartered in South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is home to globally renowned developers that include PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, VECTOR NORTH, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montréal Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, Flyway Games, Tango Gameworks and inZOI Studio. Each studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies. Their goal is to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTON's platforms and services. With a passionate and driven team across the globe, KRAFTON is a tech-forward company that possesses world-class capabilities and is set on expanding its business horizons to encompass multimedia entertainment and deep learning. For more information, visit About KRAFTON India In India, KRAFTON is responsible for premier mobile games, including BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), which has surpassed 200 million downloads, Bullet Echo India, Road To Valor: Empires, and CookieRun India, among others. Committed to enhancing the start-up ecosystem in India, KRAFTON has invested over $200 million in several Indian startups across interactive entertainment, gaming, Esports, and technology, since 2021. KRAFTON actively supports India's game development ecosystem through its KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) while strengthening the Esports ecosystem with flagship events like the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) and BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA PRO SERIES (BMPS). For more information, visit About Devsisters Since its founding in 2007, Devsisters has been providing games and services, centered around the CookieRun IP, that have been loved by more than 200 millions users around the world. Beginning with CookieRun for Kakao , which launched in Korea in 2013, CookieRun stepped up to overseas markets with Line CookieRun in 2014, followed by its sequel CookieRun: OvenBreak in 2016 and mobile RPG CookieRun: Kingdom in 2021. Currently, the cumulative global revenue of the CookieRun IP has reached over KRW 1 trillion. In 2023, Devsisters expanded user experiences with new IPs and serviced platforms through the sandbox city-building game Brixity , trading card game CookieRun: Braverse TCG and VR action-adventure game CookieRun: The Darkest Night . In 2024, Devsisters launched the puzzle adventure game CookieRun: Witch's Castle and 3D casual co-op action game CookieRun: Tower of Adventures and continues to provide an ageless and memorable experience that can be loved by players all across the world. CookieRun: OvenSmash , a real-time battle action game, is in development for release this year, aiming to provide further creative innovation and diversification. For more information, visit About Orion Nutritionals India Orion Nutritionals Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of South Korea's Orion Corporation, has rapidly emerged as a key player in the Indian FMCG space with its flagship product, Orion ChocoPie and a growing portfolio of innovative snacks like Snow Dazzle Pie, K-Snack Rings and O' Rice Crackers. Leveraging its global expertise in domestic operations, Orion delivers high-quality, innovative snacking products tailored to the evolving preferences of Indian consumers. The company remains focused on sustainable growth, brand excellence and delivering consistent value to customers and stakeholders across the country. Backed by robust retail expansion across more than 1, 00, 000 outlets, Orion is blending global quality with local flavours to become a household name in India's FMCG landscape. Submit your press release Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
