"I followed guidelines, never used casteist words": IIT Bombay professor Doolla tells Crime Branch on the suicide case

Mumbai Crime Branch has examined Professor Suryanarayan Doolla's statement regarding Sahil Wakode's tragic death. Doolla was questioned for eight to ten hours and denied all allegations against him. He claimed to have adhered to all institutional guidelines while interacting with Sahil. Sahil, a second-year student, died by suicide amid allegations of caste-based harassment at IIT Bombay.

Indian kurash player Yash Kumar Chauhan has been suspended after testing positive for several banned substances in an in-competition sample collected at the Asian Games.

Japan's Olympic chief, Seiko Hashimoto, reported a higher than expected number of participants at the Asian Games. Local organizers anticipated around 15,000 attendees but faced over 17,000, resulting in accommodation shortages. Athletes experienced significant transport issues, including long waits at the airport and inadequate bus services. Several sports saw poor attendance, including the opening ceremony, which had many empty seats.

China's Commerce Ministry has launched an anti-dumping investigation concerning p-nitrotoluene imports from the European Union. This decision follows a complaint from the domestic industry regarding significant price drops. Preliminary evidence indicates EU import prices fell nearly 60% cumulatively between 2022 and 2025. The investigation reflects increasing trade tensions between China and the European Union.

Saudi Arabia is preparing for an offensive against Houthi militants in Yemen, focusing on securing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The operation is expected to include coordinated attacks from multiple fronts alongside Yemeni ground forces. Over 100,000 Yemeni troops could potentially participate in the planned military action. U.S. intelligence support and military aid from other nations will assist the Saudi campaign in Yemen.

Kumkum Mohod, a 17-year-old archer from Amravati who began with a 3000 rupee wooden bow, became the first Indian woman to win an individual recurve medal at the Asian Games, beating South Korea's Oh Yejin in a shoot-off for gold, after years of family sacrifice and modest equipment.

Apple is asking some AT&T customers to replace their iPhone 18 Pro Max after a cellular bug left affected devices unable to make calls, use mobile data or send texts. Apple says the issue affects a small number of users and has released iOS 27.0.1 and a carrier settings update, but phones already hit by the glitch need to be swapped.

A former student at Cornell University has filed a lawsuit against seven fraternity members for alleged sexual assault. The complaint claims that she was drugged and assaulted at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024. During her interview with investigators, she provided details of her experience that night. The Tompkins County District Attorney mentioned that the case is being reopened for further investigation.

A car collided with a crowd eagerly waiting for the Newcastle Knights rugby team on Saturday morning. Many fans were present to cheer the team before their finals match, leading to injuries. Emergency services responded promptly, treating those affected at the scene. The driver involved was taken into custody following the incident. Investigations are ongoing to determine the specifics surrounding this unfortunate event.

The FBI has issued a classified report examining its past failures to ensure future accountability and trust. Director Kash Patel emphasizes confronting the agency's shortcomings rather than rewriting history, despite criticism. The report aims to reflect on past mistakes without protecting them, promoting organizational accountability. Previous investigations and actions taken against agents involved with Trump have sparked controversy regarding the agency's integrity.