Man convicted for wife’s dowry death can’t inherit her property: Kerala HC

Himachal Pradesh raises entry tax; pvt cars to pay Rs 170 now

Himachal Pradesh is increasing vehicle entry fees significantly from April 1st to boost state finances. Private cars will now pay Rs 170, up from Rs 70, while commercial buses face a Rs 600 charge. The government will also implement FASTag and online barrier auctions to improve efficiency at key entry points.

Raj Kundra appears before court after being summoned in a money laundering case

Raj Kundra appeared before a Mumbai court after being summoned in a money laundering case linked to the GainBitcoin scam. The ED accused him of acquiring 285 Bitcoins worth Rs 150 crore. Dressed casually, he greeted paparazzi with a smile and denied all ₹60 crore fraud allegations involving him and Shilpa Shetty.

FPIs back on D-Street: Foreign portfolio investors pour in over Rs 33,000 crore

Foreign portfolio investors injected Rs 33,487 crore into Indian equities in early February, with capital goods, financial services, and oil & gas sectors seeing significant inflows. This marks a strong buying trend, though overseas investors continued to exit the information technology sector, driven by AI disruption concerns.

Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi records statement in court over remarks on Amit Shah

Rahul Gandhi appeared in a Sultanpur court on Friday for a 2018 criminal defamation case concerning remarks allegedly made about Amit Shah during the Karnataka Assembly elections. The case, filed by a BJP leader, accuses Gandhi of calling Shah an "accused in a murder case," a statement Gandhi denies as politically motivated.

Massive fire at Hyderabad coaching centre triggers chaos; 40+ students trapped

A major fire erupted at a Hyderabad coaching centre in Ameerpet, trapping over 40 students on the fourth floor. Terrified students were seen on balconies as thick smoke and flames consumed the building. Locals bravely held safety nets below, anticipating potential jumps as emergency services arrived.

Video of youths vandalising grave in Ghaziabad goes viral, 1 arrested

Ghaziabad police have arrested one man after a video surfaced showing youths vandalizing a grave on a road. The footage, reportedly two months old, depicts several young men using hammers to demolish the structure while chanting slogans. An FIR was filed, and authorities are actively pursuing the remaining individuals involved in the incident.

$5 million question: Can bankers be fired for demanding 8 hours of sleep?

Wall Street’s junior-banker grind has been a simmering flashpoint since pandemic-era deal surges, when complaints about punishing schedules and chronic sleep deprivation spilled into public view and forced some banks to tinker with “protected” time off

Unable to bear labour pain, UP woman slits her abdomen with knife; delivers healthy baby

A Bahraich woman, Nankai Kumari, in extreme labour pain and alone, allegedly cut her abdomen with a knife to deliver her baby. Villagers found her critically injured, but doctors at a local health centre successfully facilitated a normal delivery of a healthy baby girl. The mother was later transferred to Lucknow for advanced treatment due to severe injuries.

First wooden satellite developed by Japan aims to reduce space debris

‘Thank you India!’: Macron shares highlights of his three-day visit

Rajinikanth’s Poes Garden home: Inside the quiet, minimal world of a living legend

Venture into the tranquil home of Rajinikanth, the legendary superstar, where his Poes Garden bungalow radiates simplicity and grace. Priced at Rs 35 crore, the space boasts understated interiors featuring rich wood detailing and soothing neutral colors, echoing the essence of his humble spirit.

Trump tariffs: Who bears the burden? Study says it’s US businesses, not foreigners

Umpire dies in bee attack during Cricket match in Uttar Pradesh

A senior umpire, Manik Gupta, has died after a bee swarm attacked a cricket match in Shuklaganj Unnao. Gupta, 65, was stung multiple times during a KDMA league game. He was taken to several hospitals before being declared dead. Gupta had served on the KCA umpiring panel for 30 years.

Inside the MQ-9 Reaper: How America’s armed drones reshape regional security

The US is expanding its MQ-9 Reaper drone deployments across the Indo-Pacific, creating a robust surveillance and strike network. These long-endurance aircraft enhance intelligence gathering and precision strikes, with allies increasingly acquiring the platform to bolster regional interoperability and information sharing.