Evening news wrap
- Bengaluru daycare abuse case: FIR filed against five caregivers over alleged mistreatment of toddlers.
- Russia imports Indian gasoline as Ukrainian strikes trigger fuel shortages and rising prices.
- France-US climate row erupts after Paris official blames America’s AC culture for warming.
- Tamil Nadu TVK and DMK trade horse-trading allegations amid MLA poaching claims.
- Seven IPL teams show interest in Hardik Pandya after his expected Mumbai Indians exit.
Here are the top stories of the day:
Bengaluru daycare abuse: FIR against five caregivers after disturbing videos surface
Police have registered an FIR against five women caregivers after videos allegedly showed toddlers being abused at a daycare centre inside Capgemini’s HAL campus in Bengaluru. The footage reportedly shows children being threatened, locked in bathrooms, placed inside a washing machine, sprayed with water and subjected to other forms of physical intimidation. Read full story
Russia imports Indian gasoline as Ukraine strikes trigger fuel shortages
Russia has begun importing gasoline by sea from India to tackle fuel shortages caused by repeated Ukrainian attacks on its energy infrastructure. Industry sources said at least 60,000 tonnes of Indian gasoline have already been shipped, with Moscow planning to import 400,000 tonnes monthly from multiple countries. Read full story
France blames America’s AC culture as heatwave sparks climate row
A diplomatic spat has erupted after Paris deputy mayor Audrey Pulvar blamed America’s heavy reliance on air conditioning and high carbon emissions for worsening the heatwave gripping France. Her remarks came after US commentators mocked France’s limited use of air conditioning during soaring temperatures. Read full story
Tamil Nadu horse-trading row escalates as TVK, DMK trade poaching charges
A political storm erupted in Tamil Nadu after the ruling TVK and opposition DMK accused each other of attempting to poach MLAs. Police arrested three people over an alleged bid to bribe a TVK legislator with Rs 35 crore to vote against the assembly speaker, with TVK linking the plot to former minister V Senthil Balaji. Read full story
Hardik Pandya draws interest from seven IPL franchises after Mumbai exit decision
Hardik Pandya has emerged as one of the hottest names in the IPL trade market after deciding to leave Mumbai Indians following the 2026 season. Seven franchises are reportedly interested in signing the star all-rounder, with Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals leading the race. Read full story
