Victoria Burke, the architect of California’s survivor-protection law, has publicly condemned Blake LivelyLegal strategy in ongoing dispute with ‘It End’s With Us’ director and co-star Justin Baldoni. Responding to the actress’ latest filing, Burke discussed her concerns on ‘The Megyn Kelly Show’ about how the law has become part of a high-profile legal battle.In a clip shared by the official handle, Burke was asked ‘Is Blake Lively completely abusing the purpose of the California Survivor Act in her legal fee claim?’ To this he shared, “You made it about the worry that most survivors have, that a lot of times a defamation lawsuit is used to silence them, because whoever gets it realizes that it could cost five, six or seven figures over many years to defend them, and it’s always cheaper to keep quiet. So the concern was that if you were to go ahead and defend it and you win, and show that you did not have malice, you would recover your attorney’s fees and damages.”“Also the purpose I believed in was to get lawyers to take on these very difficult cases, and so that has been my main concern with the bill.”Burke, who drafted the law, said the law is designed to protect victims who come forward with allegations of sexual assault, harassment and discrimination. “Never imagined that my bill would become a story that everyone will be watching,” he wrote in a statement publicly shared on megynkelly.com.Criticizing the actress and her team, she said, “As the architect of the bill, I strongly believe in the constitutionality of our bill. I am unhappy with Blake Lively weaponizing it as a PR redemption tool.” [and] His team. “To be honest, I don’t think the judge should award attorney fees in this case.”Burke further argued that the focus on the law had shifted away from the survivors it was designed to protect. “I was worried that this was just going to be a PR campaign for him, and it wasn’t going to be about the survivors anymore. I didn’t want him turning my bill into the Met Gala,” she was quoted as saying.Lively’s legal battle with Baldoni came back into the news after the actress claimed she faced retaliation after making sexual harassment claims on the production of their 2024 film ‘It End’s With Us’. Elaine Garofalo, the attorney representing Baldoni, filed a petition before U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Lyman that Lively was trying to make “one last run around a jury trial” through an application for attorney’s fees, which was dropped when an agreement was reached before the trial began in May.

Amid the ongoing talks on India-US trade deal, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has named India among the countries with unfair trade practices. Based on these findings, USTR has proposed imposing additional tariffs of 10% to 12.5% ​​on imports from the affected countries.USTR released the results of 60 investigations conducted under Section 301, in which India has been included among 54 economies that, according to its assessment, do not have adequate measures in place to restrict or effectively prevent the import of goods allegedly produced using forced labor. The development comes as senior trade officials from the US and India are engaged in three-day discussions in New Delhi with an aim to take forward a proposed bilateral trade agreement.Read this also ‘US-India trade talks now on comma and full stop’: Piyush Goyal

What has USTR said?

In a notification, USTR said countries that already implement restrictions on imports involving forced labor, have committed to introducing and enforcing such measures under reciprocal trade arrangements, or operate a partial framework that restricts the entry of certain goods produced through forced labor will face an additional tariff of 10%.For countries that do not meet these criteria, the proposed additional duty has been set at 12.5%. USTR has also suggested a separate mechanism for textiles and apparel that would allow a specified quantity of imports from selected economies to enter the US market at a reduced Section 301 tariff rate.The agency further indicated that it intends to pursue responsible trade actions based on the findings of these investigations.“The failure of our most important trading partners to address the import of goods made with forced labor is unacceptable. This creates a dynamic where American workers are forced to compete globally on an uneven playing field,” said Ambassador Jamieson Greer.According to USTR, the following 54 economies have failed to establish and effectively enforce restrictions on the import of goods produced with forced labor:Algeria; Angola; Argentina; Australia; Bahamas; Bahrain; Bangladesh; Brazil; Cambodia; Chile; China, People’s Republic; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominican Republic; Egypt; El Salvador; Guatemala; Guyana; Honduras; Hong Kong, China; India; Iraq; Israel; Japan; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Kuwait; Libya; Malaysia; Morocco; New Zealand; Nicaragua; Nigeria; Norway; Oman; Peru; Philippines; Qatar; Russia; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; South Africa; South Korea; Sri Lanka; Switzerland; Taiwan; Thailand; Trinidad and Tobago; Turkiye; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; Uruguay; Venezuela; And Vietnam.These six economies have failed to effectively enforce bans on imports of goods produced with forced labour: Canada; Ecuador, European Union; Indonesia; Mexico; And Pakistan.

What is Section 301?

Section 301 is a provision of the US Trade Act of 1974 that gives the USTR the authority to investigate the trade practices, policies, and actions of foreign governments. Its purpose is to determine whether such measures are unfair, discriminatory, or impose an undue burden on U.S. trade and commercial interests.The provision gives the US administration the authority to take corrective action if the investigation concludes that a country has engaged in practices deemed harmful to US commerce. Such measures may include imposing higher tariffs, imposing trade restrictions, or adopting other measures designed to address identified concerns.

In a rare act of generosity within Bollywood, the actor john abraham Assigned a registered film title to Kangana Ranaut Without charging even a single rupee. The title in question, ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata’, is now the name of his upcoming film about the heroic nurses of Mumbai’s Cama Hospital during the 26/11 terrorist attacks. The actress made the revelation at the film’s trailer launch, and described John’s gesture as truly unusual in the industry.

Kangana Ranaut revealed that John Abraham gave her the title without charging any fee

Kangana Ranaut shared that ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata’ was not always the title of the film, reports NDTV. He said it was originally called ‘Nurses of Cama’, a direct reference to its theme. However, as the project took shape, the team felt the title needed to better reflect the film’s larger message and emotional core.At the trailer launch event, Kangana revealed that the title had already been registered and belonged to John Abraham. The actress said, “The film was earlier titled ‘Nurses of Kama’. We wanted to change it to ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata’. When we thought of this title, we realized it was already registered. But when we requested John Abraham, who had the title, he gave it to us within a day. Usually, people don’t give up the title, but he did it without charging us for it. So, I am very grateful to him.”

Kangana Ranaut talks about the title change

Changing the name of the film was not a cosmetic decision for Kangana. The actress said she believes ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata’ reflects the spirit of ordinary people performing extraordinary acts of courage. In this case, the story is about nurses who saved nearly 400 lives during one of India’s darkest nights.The film sheds light on an often overlooked chapter of the 26/11 attacks, honoring the bravery of the nursing staff at Cama Hospital who put themselves in harm’s way to protect the people in their care.

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director -Manoj TapadiaThe film stars Kangana Ranaut, Girija Oak and Smita Tambe. This film will be released in theaters on June 12, 2026.

Mukul Chaudhary (BCCI/IPL photo)

New Delhi: When Mukul Chaudhary packed his bags and left for home after IPL 2026, there was a deep sense of satisfaction with him. There was the joy of a memorable debut season, highlighted by his six-hit blitz against Kolkata Knight Riders that helped Lucknow Super Giants pull off a surprise heist.The experience of sharing a dressing room with stars he had only seen on television while growing up. And there were invaluable lessons that helped him understand his game better. But most of all, one thing stood out.The greatest satisfaction for Mukul was knowing that he would finally be able to reduce the financial burden of his family by repaying the bank loan he had taken years ago to build the house.After impressing in domestic cricket, Mukul was bought by Lucknow Supergiants for Rs 2.60 crore in the IPL auction. Now, with his first IPL season over and his salary secure, the young player is ready to return home and help his family pay off the debt they have accrued over the years.“Before all this, my father was a teacher. Then we sold our house. My grandfather, who had retired from the army, helped us with some money. We also borrowed from my uncle. From him we bought a piece of land and later took a loan from the bank to build a hotel on it. For a long time, we lived in a rented house. Ever since I started playing cricket, our family has been moving from one rented house to another,” Mukul told TimesofIndia.com in an exclusive interview. Is.”“Now everything will go away [Now all those debts will be cleared]. I’m glad I could do this for my family. Thanks to IPL and LSG.”

The first IPL six, a memory foreverMukul still gets goosebumps when he thinks about that IPL night at Eden Gardens.Facing KKR, the youngster played one of the finest innings of the season, hitting 57 runs in just 27 balls with the help of seven sky-high sixes, giving Lucknow Super Giants a spectacular target. After sealing the victory, Mukul stood in the middle of the field with folded hands, head bowed towards the sky, enjoying the moment.“A lot has changed in T20 cricket. The impact player rule has come in. Earlier, batsmen were expected to play long innings and stay at the crease. Now teams have two all-rounders and batting goes up to No. 9. The mentality has changed – as soon as you come in, you are expected to attack,” he said.“Earlier, a coach in an academy would work with 20 or 30 kids. Today, an entire support system is built around a talented player from a very young age. Look at Vaibhav Suryavanshi, when he was growing up, his father used to travel with him everywhere. It has become extremely important to have a mentor and special trainers.Players now have personalized training programs, book individual practice grounds and are far more focused. All of this has changed the game significantly,” he explained.

For Mukul, IPL was always more than just another tournament.“IPL is a big platform for someone like me. I feel lucky to have got this opportunity. Every cricketer’s first dream is to play for India and the IPL opens that path. I never thought that so many things would happen so quickly. My family was also very happy. Whatever happened next was completely unexpected.”hard work behind successLong before the IPL spotlight, Mukul spent countless hours chasing his dream. He traveled frequently between Gurgaon and Bharatpur (his residence) to play matches and improve his game, often spending the whole night in buses before batting the next day.“I also trained extensively in Gurugram. There were days when I would catch an overnight bus, reach Bharatpur in the morning, play a match there, travel back overnight and then play another match in Gurugram the very next day. Mukul said, “For two-three months my entire focus was on cricket.”He said, “My brother stayed with me throughout that time. He took care of my diet and daily routine as I continued my studies. He helped me a lot. I wouldn’t call it a struggle, but it definitely required a lot of hard work. The goal was always to take my game to the next level.”The sacrifices were rewarded. After impressing in age-group cricket, Mukul scored 173 runs at a strike rate of 198.85 in five innings during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26, and earned an IPL contract with LSG.“Even before my father got married, he had a dream that his son should play cricket. The financial situation was not very good in the beginning. But my father and mother did everything to support me. My brother was always with me, took care of me and helped me fulfill my dreams.”Learning from Pant, Marsh and PuranIPL was not just about performances. It was also a crash course in handling pressure and understanding match situations.

“I learned a lot from my time there. One thing everyone kept telling me was to stay positive, whether it was dealing with pressure situations or molding your batting as per the demands of the match.”“Mitchell Marsh would often say to me, ‘Bat as deep into the innings as you can. If you’re still there, you can win the match for your team. There’s no point in throwing your wicket away in a hurry.’ I also learned a lot from Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran. And yes, I spent a lot of time working on my sixes as well,” he said.However, the biggest impact was that of the captain Rishabh Pant.The biggest support for me was the trust shown in me by Pant Bhaiya. He would always say, ‘Brother, we believe in you, so you also need to believe in yourself.’ You’re here because you’re good enough to be here. You didn’t get to this level by chance, you did something special to earn this opportunity. So support yourself and have faith in your abilities. Their belief in me gave me a lot of confidence,” he said.Big plans aheadMukul finished IPL 2026 with 170 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 141.66, which included 12 sixes. Despite LSG’s disappointing campaign and becoming the first team to be eliminated from the tournament, Mukul is confident about the future.“I would just like to say that we could not perform as well as they expected this season. But we will make sure that next time we do not fall behind. We will come back stronger and perform much better.”“I learned a lot from this IPL. This tournament taught me a lot and I have already started thinking about what I want to improve before the next season. In a few days, I will start preparing again,” he said.

Techie who murdered parents is mentally healthy, police say

Bengaluru: Was he schizophrenic and did his illness cause him to stab his parents to death? This question haunted everyone when police arrested 33-year-old software engineer Rohan Chandra for stabbing his parents – Naveen Chandra Bhatt, a retired Navy captain, and Shyamala Bhatt – to death at their villa in Vigyan Nagar near HAL township in February.A neighbour, Dr Madhavi Nair, was among the witnesses to the attack and shifted the couple to Manipal Hospital on Old Airport Road, where she worked. However, both victims were declared dead.While taking statements from neighbors and witnesses, the police learned that Shyamala had told them that Rohan was facing anxiety issues and was schizophrenic. Based on this, the police transferred him to NIMHANS.However, after a week of observation and treatment, NIMHANS doctors declared Rohan a fit person, and there were no symptoms of stress or anxiety or schizophrenia, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Whitefield) Saidulu Adawatha.“The doctors gave us the clear go-ahead, saying we can interrogate Rohan and later produce him in court. With that certificate, we continued our investigation and interrogated Rohan in detail,” he said.According to the findings of the investigators, Rohan was mainly troubled over two issues. His parents refused to give him financial help of Rs 10 lakh, which he wanted to invest in a startup he wanted to launch. After completing his master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence in the US, Rohan wanted to start a company that could provide AI tools. But his parents refused to give him the money, saying that he had to do a job.Secondly, his father was not allowing Rohan to port his mobile number from Jio to Airtel, police said.“Rohan had used the Jio number for a long time and had shared it with others. He wanted to retain the number and switch to Airtel. But his father rejected the request. On that fateful day of February 11, a heated argument took place between Rohan and his parents and ended in brutal murder,” the police chargesheet states.The nearly 500-page charge sheet contains statements of around 40 witnesses and also includes the report of the forensic science laboratory.Forensic reports confirm that the blood stains found on Rohan belonged to his parents. Police said, this establishes the fact beyond any doubt that Rohan was the murderer of the couple.

Ayushmann Khurrana-led film ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’ started a decline at the box office after performing well in the first weekend in theatres. movie, with Sara Ali Khan, Vamika GabbiAnd Rakul Preet Singh As directed by its lead heroines Mudassar Aziz. The film maintained low but steady collections at the box office and is currently in its third week in theatres.

19th day box office collection of ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’

The Ayushmann starrer earned Rs 29 crore in its first week, taking its total to Rs 12.95 crore in its second week. Now, on the 19th day, the film showed a mid-week growth of 25% compared to the previous day’s earnings. The film grossed Rs 1 crore on its 19th day in 2,703 shows. With this, India’s total net collection has reached Rs 48.75 crore. Meanwhile, the total India gross collection now stands at Rs 57.84 crore.Well, if the trend continues then the film may cross the Rs 50 crore nett mark in India by the end of this week.In the international market, the film has grossed a total of Rs 7.65 crore, taking its worldwide total to Rs 65.49 crore.

Day/Week Wise Collection (India Net)

First week collection: Rs 29 croreSecond week collection: Rs 12.95 crore15th day collection: Rs 1.25 crore16th day collection: Rs 1.75 crore17th day collection: Rs 2 crore18th day collection: Rs 0.80 crore19th day collection: Rs 1 croreTotal India Net Collection: Rs 48.75 crore

occupancy

The situational comedy-drama, which had no big-budget films to compete with, achieved an overall occupancy of 19.40% on its 19th day in theatres.

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Apart from the lead stars, the film directed by Mudassar Aziz also stars Tighmanshu Dhulia, Vijay Raaz, Vishal Vashishtha, Durgesh Kumar and Ayesha Raza Mishra in lead roles. The film hits theaters on May 15, 2026.Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from a variety of public and industry sources. Unless explicitly noted, all figures are approximate, representing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a dependent married daughter cannot be excluded from the definition of ‘family’ and would be entitled to get employment or be allotted a ration shop if either of her parents died.A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe faulted a provision of the UP government’s order relating to allotment of PDS shops on dependent quota for excluding married daughters from the definition of ‘family’ and said it violated the principle of equality inherent in the constitutional framework. “The exclusion of a married daughter from the definition of ‘family’ cannot be tolerated,” it said.Writing the judgment, Justice Aradhe said marital status has no logical nexus to the dependency status and the purpose of compassionate appointment or allotment of ration shops, which enables the family to overcome the financial hardship caused by the death of the breadwinner.The bench said that marriage neither severs the bond between the family of the daughter and her parents nor provides a valid ground for presuming absence of dependency. The UP government order includes “unmarried, legally separated and widowed daughters” as dependents. The Supreme Court said that this would mean including dependent married daughters also.“Contemporary social realities show that many married daughters live with, support or depend on their parents,” it said and asked why a married daughter was excluded from the definition of ‘family’ while married sons were not.The bench said, “This distinction is based on the gender-based stereotype that a daughter, after marriage, becomes a member of another family and loses all ties with her ancestral family. Such a notion is inconsistent with the constitutional guarantee of equality and perpetuates the historical notion of gender inequality which the Constitution seeks to eliminate.”“Equally, there may be sons who are not dependent on the family despite being included in the definition. Dependency is a question of fact and cannot be conclusively determined by reference to marital status alone,” the judges said.“The impugned provision proceeds on the presumption that after marriage, a daughter ceases to be a member of her parents’ family or dependent on her. Such presumption is constitutionally unacceptable,” it said while accepting the arguments of amicus curiae Rukmini Bobde.“Complete exclusion of all married daughters… cannot be justified on the basis of speculation… Constitutional decision cannot be founded on assumptions which are broad and divorced from lived realities,” the bench said.

Who is Lottiergod? Dale Wilson wins rare court victory amid alleged doxxing controversy (Image via Getty)

Dale Wilson, known online as LottierGod, has been making headlines this week for something very different from gaming. The Twitch streamer and content creator reportedly represented himself in a California family court hearing and won. According to reports and court clips shared online, Wilson was given a three-year restraining order against the mother of his child after she raised concerns about alleged online harassment and sharing of his personal information. This development quickly became one of the most talked-about stories in the gaming and streaming communities. Over the years, LottierGod has become known for his strong opinions, heated debates, and viral moments on livestreams. While his gaming content helped him build a large audience, his online controversies often attracted just as much attention. However, this time the discussion moved away from fighting games and social media drama and into the courtroom. Many viewers were surprised to learn that Wilson appeared without a lawyer and still convinced the court to grant the order. As clips of the hearing spread online, reactions poured in from supporters, critics, and fellow creators.

Who is Dale Wilson and why did the Lotiergoud court case attract attention?

Dale Wilson is a Twitch streamer, YouTuber, and fighting game creator who became popular through games like Street Fighter. Over the years, he has gained a large following thanks to his competitive gaming content and outspoken personality. Additionally, his online behavior has often sparked debate, making him one of the most recognizable and controversial figures in the fighting game community. The recent court hearing focused on Wilson’s claims that personal information about him was shared online and that the situation resulted in harassment. During the proceedings, Wilson reportedly argued that the issue went beyond Internet arguments and affected his real life. According to hearing reports, he claimed that people had searched his home and taken photographs of his property and vehicles. They presented evidence which allegedly included social media activity and online posts. After reviewing the information, the court granted a restraining order that is expected to remain in place for three years. The case also attracted attention because it involved the mother of Wilson’s daughter. Reports indicate that family-related matters were touched upon at the hearing, although questions regarding custody, parenting arrangements and financial responsibilities were not fully resolved during this specific proceeding and may continue separately. The response online was immediate. Social media users shared memes, jokes, and comments about Wilson’s court victory, with many expressing surprise that she successfully represented herself. Others pointed out that the legal decision does not erase the controversies that have followed him throughout his career. Still, the matter has become one of the biggest talking points in gaming and streaming circles this week.