Jakob Oftebro

The death of 33-year-old former model and actor has triggered a legal battle, with her family alleging dowry harassment and evidence tampering, while her in-laws countered with personal claims against her

A drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, originating from Iraq, has heightened regional escalation fears. Analysts believe Iran-backed militias are a key front in Tehran's confrontation with the US and Israel. The strike, condemned as a terrorist act, forced backup systems at the plant to activate, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure amid rising tensions.

Roche’s subcutaneous Tecentriq can be given in about seven minutes, cutting infusion time dramatically. But its impact in India will depend on patient selection, local post-marketing data, hospital readiness and whether a costly immunotherapy can become accessible beyond large private cancer centres

Tech titans like Jeff Bezos acknowledge space-based data centers as a future reality, but caution against overly optimistic timelines. While rivals tout rapid deployment, Bezos highlights significant economic hurdles: the high cost of AI chips and expensive space launches. Despite this, Amazon's Blue Origin is preparing to enter the orbital cloud market with a massive satellite constellation plan.

WHO's Africa director warns against underestimating the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, stressing that even one case could spread widely due to the lack of a vaccine for this strain. He urged for greater international attention, highlighting the potential risk to all from a single infected individual. Efforts are underway to boost testing and community engagement amidst challenges.

A surgeon was found grossly negligent by the NCDRC for removing a patient's healthy kidney instead of the diseased one, leading to her death. The commission awarded ₹2 crore compensation to the family, calling the error a "medical disaster." The surgeon's defense was rejected, and institutional findings supported the negligence claim.