Prathima Thakur

A 19-year-old woman was found dead in her in-laws' home in Amroha, UP, hours after she reportedly pleaded with her father to rescue her, fearing for her life. Her family alleges dowry death, claiming she was murdered by her husband and in-laws after they demanded Rs 10 lakh. An FIR has been registered.

West Bengal's school education department has mandated the singing of 'Vande Mataram' during morning assemblies in state-run schools and madrassas, effective immediately. This directive follows a Union home ministry call to mark 150 years of the national song. Schools are seeking clarification on whether the state song will continue alongside 'Vande Mataram' and the National Anthem.

As NEET-UG 2026 heads for a re-test, a Supreme Court plea by the United Doctors Front has shifted the focus from one alleged paper leak to a larger question: whether NTA’s current structure can guarantee fair, secure national exams

Prashant Kishor has relocated to a Patna ashram until the Bihar assembly polls, aiming for his Jan Suraaj Party to make an impact after a previous electoral setback. He criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son's cabinet induction and urged voters to prioritize their future over caste or monetary inducements, warning of potential economic challenges from West Asian conflicts.

As the ODI World Cup approaches, concerns are rising regarding Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya's physical condition. Despite their inclusion in the Afghanistan series, the BCCI is wary of their effectiveness in the 50-over game. The selectors are urgently seeking information on Rohit's overall fitness and Hardik's bowling readiness, emphasizing the necessity for backup opening batsmen.

The diplomatic cable published by independent news outlet Drop Site has revived Khan’s long-standing claims of a foreign-backed conspiracy, once again placing Pakistan’s fragile civil-military balance under scrutiny

Financial software giant Intuit is reportedly laying off nearly 17% of its global workforce, impacting around 3,000 employees. This significant restructuring, aimed at simplifying operations and boosting AI integration, follows recent partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic. The move comes as Intuit, like other tech firms, pivots towards AI-driven efficiencies amidst broader industry layoffs.