GHAZIABAD: Bigg Boss 17 contestant and YouTuber Anurag Dobhal (28) – popularly known as ‘UK07 Rider’ – is in a critical condition after his Toyota Fortuner crashed into a divider on Delhi-Meerut Expressway (DME) near Dasna on Saturday night. The crash occurred while Dobhal was live on Instagram, with more than 80,000 people watching as he appeared distressed, spoke about feeling alone and overwhelmed, and referred to a “final drive”.In the livestream, Dobhal addressed his mother and said, “When I return in the next birth, please give me love.” A Hindi song, “jisko jo bhi milta hai’, could be heard playing in the background.Moments before the impact, Dobhal turned the camera towards the windscreen and speedometer as the SUV accelerated. The Fortuner suddenly veered towards the median and struck the barrier with massive force.Surendra Nath Tiwari, DCP (rural), said police received information about the incident around 10.20pm. “He was headed towards Delhi from the Meerut side when his SUV crashed near Hawa Hawai restaurant, hit the divider and jumped into the other lane. The car flipped several times,” he added.The crash was so severe that the vehicle was mangled and its wheels came off. “We suspect he was cruising at nearly 150-160kmph,” the DCP added.Police are trying to find out if Dobhal attempted suicide. “We suspect he deliberately turned the vehicle towards the divider to cause self-harm,” Tiwari said. By the time police learnt of the crash, Dobhal’s friends had already moved him to a hospital. “We received information on the emergency helpline 112 from his friends.”One of Dobhal’s followers, Ashish Chaudhary of Mehrauli in Ghaziabad, was among the first to reach the spot. Chaudhary said he had been following Dobhal for long and was watching the livestream when the crash occurred. “As soon as I saw the crash live, I rushed to the spot with my friends. Some passersby were already trying to rescue him. We pulled him out of the mangled car and took him to Subharti Hospital in Meerut. That was the nearest,” he said.On Sunday morning, the YouTuber was referred to a private hospital in Delhi after his condition deteriorated.Tiwari said a team had been formed to investigate the sequence of events and examine Dobhal’s recent social media posts. Till late on Sunday evening, his family hadn’t lodged any complaint. Police said they would question him once his condition was stable. Dobhal, who grew up in Uttarakhand, built a massive following by blending travel, lifestyle and biking content. Known for his energetic on-camera style, he built a fan community, “Brosena”. His YouTube channel has nearly 8 million subscribers and his Instagram account about 7.6 million followers.He frequently featured his family in videos, including his wife Ritika Chauhan, mother Chandrakala, father Jagdamba and brother Atul, also known as Kamal Ink.In the days leading up to the crash, Dobhal had posted content that alarmed his followers. On March 4, he uploaded a nearly two-hour YouTube vlog that he described as his “last video”, saying it was recorded in “deep mental distress” and after “five days without food”. He accused his parents, brother and his brother’s girlfriend Shreya of ruining his life over his inter-caste marriage – Dobhal from a Brahmin family and Ritika with Rajput roots – and suggested he had been pushed towards “self-harm”.

NEW DELHI: There was a time when some of India’s leading banking and financial services firms had women at the helm, making these sectors a visible symbol of gender diversity. Today, that centre of gravity has shifted.Consumer-facing industries and pharmaceuticals have emerged as the new strongholds for women CEOs, reflecting where long-standing leadership pipelines are now bearing fruit.A survey by global search firm Executive Access, commissioned by TOI, shows the FMCG sector has the highest number of women CEOs, with a 19% share. Pharma, too, has built a strong management bench that is increasingly feeding into top leadership roles, and follows with a 17% share.“Women are often known for strong intuitive decision-making – a quality that can be a major advantage in today’s uncertain and unpredictable business environment. Equally important is the fact that consumer buying decisions are heavily influenced by them. As organisations recognise this, forward-looking sectors are likely to see the share of women in leadership roles rise by at least 25% by 2030,” said Executive Access India MD, Ronesh Puri.Top women CEOs in the consumer space include Priya Nair (Hindustan Unilever), Prabha Narasimhan (Colgate-Palmolive India), and Geetika Mehta (Nivea India). In pharma, leaders such as Shweta Rai (Bayer), Meenakshi Nevatia (Pfizer), and Annapurna Das (Takeda) are among those at the helm of the Indian entities.

A few years ago, India’s BFSI sector with leaders including Shikha Sharma (Axis Bank), Naina Lal Kidwai (HSBC), Zarin Daruwala (Standard Chartered), and Kalpana Morparia (JP Morgan), stood out as the most visible sector for women leadership.Despite the progress, industry experts note structural and cultural barriers persist at workplaces. “There are still deep-rooted stereotypes that sectors such as infrastructure, capital goods, automobiles are better suited to male leaders. Companies need to actively encourage more women to enter these fields and support them through policies, mentorship and leadership development. The share of women in STEM also remains relatively small, which weakens the leadership pipeline. At the same time, macro issues like safety continue to be real barriers,” said Emcure Pharmaceuticals executive director, Namita Thapar.While terming it as the “broken rung” challenge, Achal Khanna, CEO, professional association SHRM (APAC & MENA), cited a 2026 India Inc Leadership Report, which estimated that nearly 30% of companies have seen stagnation or decline in women in senior roles over the last five years, largely because of many exits at the middle-management stage due to limited structural support and perceived unfairness in promotions. Fixing this bottleneck will be critical to building a stronger leadership pipeline.“Beyond mentorship, what matters is sustained sponsorship, cultural change, and policies that support career continuity,” said Vedanta Resources CEO, Deshnee Naidoo. The picture is, however, dynamic and could evolve every year. Sectors that consciously promote gender-diverse talent and prioritise their growth over a period of time, are likely to stay ahead. While industries such as manufacturing, infrastructure, technology and logistics, where the pipeline remains thinner, lag.Meanwhile, multinationals have a higher share of women CEOs as diversity has been embedded in their leadership agenda, the survey said. Indian companies have begun focusing on it only more recently suggesting a gap that may take five to 10 years to narrow.

NEW DELHI: Amid heavy police deployment in west Delhi’s Uttam Nagar, civic authorities Sunday demolished illegal portions of a house linked to one of the accused in the Holi clash that left 26-year-old Tarun dead.. The action came amid heightened tension in the JJ Colony area, where Tarun’s family and neighbours said the demolition alone was not enough while demanding similar action on houses of relatives of the main accused.Locals alleged that the demolished property belonged to three brothers related to the woman who was accidentally splashed with colour during Holi, which allegedly triggered the chain of events leading to the assault on Tarun. People in the lane claimed several members of the extended family live close by.

One of their houses stands next to Tarun’s home while the demolished structure was at the end of the lane.Memraj, Tarun’s father, alleged that the lane was filled with relatives of the accused, which discouraged others from intervening. He also claimed some of them tried to prevent neighbours from stepping out of their homes to help by locking their doors from outside.“We have lived in this block for nearly 50 years. Earlier their family had just one house here, but over time it has grown to nearly 10-15,” Memraj told TOI. “On the day of the incident, many of them gathered and intimidated us while my wife, other women and elderly people were pleading with them to stop. People think my son was attacked in the heat of the moment but the fight had been going on for hours. He had nothing to do with the argument. He was called there later to come save us while we were all locked inside and specifically targeted.”Police have since arrested another individual identified as Imran, taking the number of arrests to seven.Another family member said, “All the houses belonging to those involved should be demolished and more arrests made. What will happen when the police leave and the barricades are removed? Everyone who played a role, including the woman involved in the argument, should be arrested. At least 20-25 more people were part of the attack, not just seven or eight”An MCD official said the demolition was limited to the illegal portion of the structure. “The part built over the drain has been removed. Water used to accumulate there, especially during the monsoon. Only the encroached section has been demolished, and similar action may continue in other areas as well,” the official said. The demolition comes a day after CM Rekha Gupta said on social media platform X that “Strict and exemplary action will be taken in this case, so that no one dares to commit such an inhumane act in the future”

Abhishek Sharma said the support from the team management helped him regain confidence during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after a difficult run in the competition.Abhishek made an impact in the final against New Zealand, scoring 52 from 21 balls and giving India a quick start along with Sanju Samson after the side was asked to bat first. India posted 255 for five and went on to win the match by 96 runs, becoming the first team to defend a T20 World Cup title.

“The one thing was very clear, I wanted to share before as well, but today is the best day. The captain and coach had faith in me. Even I was doubting myself. I had never experienced this before, it was a tough tournament,” Abhishek said after the match.“I was just doing my process, trying to take it one game after another, but it wasn’t easy. But I love this team because the way they backed me. It wasn’t easy for me because going through the whole year I was doing well for the team, but in the big tournament I wasn’t able to.“But the faith the team and management showed in me. I got emotional in the middle of the tournament and wanted to talk to the coach and captain and they said you’ll win us the big games. The crowd has supported us a lot even through tough times,” Abhishek added.India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final in Ahmedabad after posting the highest total in a T20 World Cup final.Samson scored 89, while Abhishek made 52 and Ishan Kishan added 54 as India finished with 255 for five.The total was the highest ever in a T20 World Cup final. With the win, India also became the first team to defend the T20 World Cup title and became the only team to win the tournament for the third time.

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Sunday carried out a demolition drive, razing the illegal portions of a house linked to one of the accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash case, in which a 26-year-old man was killed, police sources said.Heavy police and paramilitary forces were deployed in the area to maintain law and order during the operation.Sources said civic officials arrived at the locality with bulldozers and demolished only the illegally constructed sections of the structure, not the entire house.

The MCD officials were not available for their comments.On March 4, Tarun (26) was killed in a clash between his family and their neighbours in the JJ Colony area, police said. The violence erupted after water from a balloon thrown by a girl from Tarun’s family splashed onto a woman from the neighbouring family.

According to police, the two families had known each other for nearly five decades and had frequent disputes over issues such as parking and garbage disposal.So far, police have arrested six persons and apprehended a minor in connection with the case. Charges of murder and provisions under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act have been added to the FIR.The accused have been identified as Umardeen (49), Jummadeen (36), Kamruddin (36), Mustaque (46), Muzzafar (25), Tahir (18) and a minor.Maan Singh, the victim’s relative, had earlier called for justice. He said, “We want the Yogi (Uttar Pradesh chief minister) bulldozer model to be used. Their unauthorised houses should be demolished and all illegal extensions removed.” The incident triggered tensions in the area, with an angry mob vandalising several vehicles and setting some on fire on Friday, prompting heavy deployment of police forces.Deputy commissioner of police (Dwarka) Kushal Pal Singh stated, ‘In continuation of the arrests earlier made in the case, eighth accused – Imran @ Bunty, aged 38 years, has also been arrested.Also, as per the statements of deceased Tarun’s family, stringent provisions of SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act have been invoked.’(With agency inputs)

Oil prices have climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time in more than three and a half years as the escalating war involving Iran disrupts energy production and shipping routes across the Middle East. US President Donald Trump called it a “very small price to pay for world peace”.“Short term oil prices, which will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over, is a very small price to pay for USA, and World, Safety and Peace. ONLY FOOLS WOULD THINK DIFFERENTLY!” he said in a post on X. The last time US crude futures traded above $100 per barrel was in June 2022, when prices briefly reached $105.76. Brent crude last crossed the $100 mark a month later, in July 2022, when it hit $104 a barrel.Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, rose to about $101.19 a barrel shortly after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, up more than 9% from Friday’s closing price of $92.69. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed even higher, trading at roughly $107.06 a barrel — about 16% above its Friday settlement price of $90.90. The surge follows a sharp rise last week, when US crude prices jumped about 36% and Brent crude increased 28%. The war, now in its second week, has drawn in countries and locations that play a crucial role in global oil production and transport, fueling concerns about supply disruptions. A major concern for markets is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but vital shipping route for global energy supplies. According to research firm Rystad Energy, roughly 15 million barrels of oil — around one-fifth of the world’s daily supply — normally pass through the strait each day. However, threats of missile and drone attacks linked to the conflict have severely limited tanker traffic through the waterway. The strait sits along Iran’s southern coast and is the main export route for oil and gas from several major producers, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Export disruptions are already affecting production levels. Iraq, Kuwait and the UAE have reduced oil output as storage facilities fill up due to the inability to ship crude abroad. At the same time, the conflict has directly hit energy infrastructure. Iran, Israel and the United States have all carried out strikes on oil and gas facilities since the fighting began, adding to fears of tighter global supply.

The Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a whirlwind of emotions during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand. While the Men in Blue dominated the scoreboard with a historic batting display, the moment that ignited social media was a piece of pure fielding magic from New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra. In a stunning display of athleticism, Ravindra dismissed Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for a golden duck, momentarily silencing the 130,000-strong crowd in Ahmedabad.

Rachin Ravindra’s outstanding catch removes India captain Suryakumar Yadav for a duck in T20 World Cup 2026 final

The dismissal occurred during a chaotic 16th over bowled by veteran all-rounder James Neesham. Having already lost set batters Sanju Samson (89) and Ishan Kishan (54) earlier in the over, India looked to their captain, the world’s premier T20 batter, to provide the finishing flourish. On the very first ball he faced (15.6), Surya attempted his trademark supla shot, a pick-up flick aimed behind square leg.

He connected sweetly, and the ball seemed destined for the boundary. However, Ravindra, sprinting at full tilt from deep backward square leg, covered incredible ground before launching into a full-length dive. He plucked the ball out of thin air, completing what commentators described as a superhuman grab. Despite the dismissal, India’s foundation was so strong that the shock of losing their captain for zero didn’t derail their momentum for long.

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India shatters records with a mammoth 255-run total against New Zealand at Ahmedabad

Despite the brilliance of Ravindra’s catch and Neesham’s triple-wicket over, the story of the first innings was India’s relentless aggression. Opting to bat first, the Indian openers turned the final into a highlight reel. The Powerplay was a certified carnage, with India racing to 92/0 in the first 6 overs. Abhishek Sharma was the primary aggressor, smashing a 50 off just 18 balls before falling for 52.

Samson anchored the innings with a majestic 89 off 48 balls, falling just short of a century in a World Cup final. He found a perfect partner in Ishan Kishan, who blazed 54 off 25 balls. The duo shared a century stand that pushed the run rate well above 12 per over. Following a brief wobble caused by Neesham (who finished with figures of 3/46), Shivam Dube provided the final knockout punch, remaining unbeaten on 26 off 8 balls (SR 325).

India finished their 20 overs at 255/5, the highest-ever total recorded in a T20 World Cup final. The scorecard reflected a nightmare for the Kiwi bowlers; Lockie Ferguson went for 24 runs per over in his brief spell, and even the experienced Matt Henry conceded 49 in his four.

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PATNA: Outgoing Bihar CM and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar’s 50-year-old son Nishant Kumar, who had long stayed away from public life, entered active politics and joined the party Sunday after his father filed his Rajya Sabha nomination three days ago.Crowds of party workers thronged the JD(U) headquarters in Patna, welcoming Nishant with garlands and a celebratory cavalcade of elephants, horses and camels.

Nishant promises to strengthen organisation

Wearing a white kurta-pyjama and flip-flops, he was inducted by party national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha, who handed him the membership slip at a programme attended by senior functionaries. The alumnus of BIT Mesra had kept distance from politics until his 75-year-old father decided to move to Rajya Sabha after serving 10 terms as CM over roughly two decades.Addressing workers in his first speech as a party member, Nishant Kumar promised to strengthen the organisation and justify the trust placed in him. “I will try my best to live up to expectations of workers, party and public,” he said.Nishant called his father’s decision a personal choice respected by family and said he would continue working under his guidance. He credited his father for Bihar’s development. “People will not forget his contribution,” he said to loud applause.Soft-spoken and reserved, Nishant rarely interacted with media. After joining the party, he offered prayers at Mahavir Mandir in Patna, visited a tomb near Patna high court and distributed sweets to reporters. “Ishwar, Allah and Waheguru, all are same,” he said.Opposition reacted sharply. RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s daughter Rohini Acharya mocked Nitish’s long criticism of dynastic politics. “Chacha ji… where has your hollow argument on dynasty politics disappeared? There has always been a big gap between your words and actions,” she wrote on X, adding Nitish represented “political and ideological contradictions”.Congress Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh welcomed Nishant’s entry but said Nitish himself should answer questions on dynasty politics.Nishant’s debut places him in a long line of children of Bihar CMs who entered politics. Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi’s family has one of the largest political footprints, with several of their nine children active in politics. Lalu’s youngest son Tejashwi Prasad Yadav served two terms as deputy CM.

India national cricket team not only lifted the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 trophy but also secured a massive financial reward after defeating New Zealand national cricket team in the final in Ahmedabad.The champions will take home $3 million, which translates to approximately INR 27.48 crore, from the tournament’s prize pool. The runners up, New Zealand, will receive $1.6 million, around INR 14.65 crore.

The International Cricket Council allocated the prize money across all teams participating in the tournament, with the total pool amounting to roughly INR 120 crore. The distribution is based on how far each team progressed in the competition.The two losing semi finalists, South Africa national cricket team and England national cricket team, will each receive $790,000, which is about INR 7.24 crore.Teams that reached the Super 8 stage but failed to qualify for the semi finals will earn $380,000 each, approximately INR 3.48 crore. Meanwhile, every team that participated in the group stage is guaranteed a payout of $250,000, equivalent to around INR 2.29 crore.India’s triumph in the final was built on a dominant performance with both bat and ball. Sanju Samson led the charge with a blistering 89 off 46 balls, helping India post a massive 255 for five in the summit clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium.In response, New Zealand were bowled out for 159 as India sealed a comfortable victory to become T20 World Cup champions. Jasprit Bumrah starred with four wickets for 15 runs, while Axar Patel picked up three wickets to complete a dominant performance.