Manju Haasan

Accused husband Samarth Singh has informed the Madhya Pradesh high court of his willingness to surrender in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case. His lawyer requested the trial court to hear his bail plea on the surrender day, a move opposed by the Solicitor General. The hearing also addressed a plea for a second post-mortem examination.

Lawyer for Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law, Giribala Singh, Advocate Enosh George, had a heated exchange with journalists outside the residence. After his vehicle allegedly ran over his foot, George accused reporters of creating a dangerous situation and questioned the impact of their legal responses in the ongoing dowry death investigation.

When the US launched its bombing campaign against Iran on Feb 28, President Trump expected a swift victory. Instead, within weeks, the conflict began exposing mounting losses and damage to expensive military hardware. Here’s what a report by the US Congress’s think tank reveals

Veena Kumari died after falling from her terrace in Delhi. Her family alleges dowry harassment and abuse led to her death. They claim repeated demands for more dowry resulted in beatings and humiliation. The family sought help from village elders. Police have arrested her husband and his brother.

Former cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan revealed he was compelled to commentate shortly after his brother's cremation, highlighting immense professional pressure. He also cited this and alleged colour discrimination as reasons for his recent retirement from the BCCI commentary panel, detailing past struggles with mental health and appearance-based bias.

Venezuela has surged to become India's third-largest crude oil supplier this May, surpassing Saudi Arabia and the US. Indian refiners are boosting purchases of cheaper Venezuelan heavy crude due to its attractive economics and compatibility with complex refineries. This shift comes as West Asia conflict disrupts traditional shipping routes, prompting India to diversify its oil sourcing.

After Prada’s ‘sandal scandal’, Indian footwear labels are giving the chappal a high-fashion spin with sneaker and silk makeovers, bringing fresh attention to the craft and its artisans

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman predicts white-collar jobs like lawyers and accountants could be fully automated within 12-18 months. He emphasizes AI will transform roles, shifting humans to oversight and strategic tasks, similar to how software engineers now use AI for coding. Doctors, for instance, may focus more on patient care and emotional support as AI handles diagnoses.

Elderly residents in Maharashtra's drought-prone Man Desh region are undertaking arduous journeys for water as younger generations migrate due to agrarian distress and dwindling livelihoods. The crisis is exacerbated by underreported shortages and falling reservoir levels, with authorities deploying water tankers to mitigate the severe scarcity across several districts.

A new report reveals over 75% of Delhi's land area experienced recurring heat stress between 2015 and 2024. Industrial belts, dense residential areas, and unplanned settlements are identified as the hottest zones, with land surface temperatures reaching up to 60.7 degrees Celsius. The study highlights weakening natural cooling systems and recommends recognizing heat as a disaster.