Man held for strangling woman over marriage, money dispute; body dumped on Noida service road

A Delhi driver was arrested for allegedly strangling a woman to death with her scarf following a financial dispute. The victim, Kavita, met the driver, Vicky Mathur, and offered him money to marry her, but he refused. Mathur then allegedly strangled her, stole her cash, and dumped her body in Noida.

Girl in frame and an aunt in shadows: Could North Korea get its first female supreme leader?

Day 9: Israeli drone strike kills 4 at Beirut hotel; Iran continues Gulf attacks

Indian national Jashanpreet Singh arrested by ICE in San Diego

Perennial dark horses, really? Why world keeps forgetting NZ’s World Cup pedigree

Nine ODI World Cup semi-finals. Two finals. Five T20 World Cup semi-finals and now a second final on Sunday. New Zealand’s record in big-ticket tournaments is anything but accidental, yet they continue to be casually described as cricket’s perennial dark horses.

Middle East war day 9: Israeli drone strike kills 4 at Beirut hotel; Iran continues Gulf attacks

US student visas for Indians fall 61% last year, only 22,000 issued, colleges sound alarm

2 college friends end lives inside Gujarat temple washroom

Two college friends, aged 18 and 20, were found dead in a temple washroom in Surat after allegedly injecting themselves with anesthetic drugs. Police discovered drug vials and syringes, along with mobile phone data indicating searches for suicide methods. The girls had left for college and did not return home.

Delhi temperature crosses 35°C in March’s first week for first time in 15 years

Delhi experienced an unusually early heatwave as temperatures soared to 35.7°C, seven degrees above normal, marking the earliest March heat of this magnitude in 15 years. Clear skies and dry weather are fueling the rise, with forecasts predicting a further climb to 37°C. Nights are also warmer than usual, contributing to the discomfort.

Bengaluru woman ends life after argument with husband over sambar

A 25-year-old homemaker in Bengaluru died by suicide after consuming a grain-preserving tablet following a dispute with her husband over serving leftover sambar. The argument escalated when the husband scolded her for not preparing fresh food on the third day of serving the same dish. Her father has requested a police investigation into the circumstances.

‘To take a little pressure off’: Trump on waiver for India to buy Russian oil

The US may ease pressure on global oil markets, potentially allowing India to continue buying Russian crude to stabilize supply amid Middle East tensions. Washington granted India a temporary waiver to accept Russian oil shipments, ensuring energy security as crucial shipping routes face disruptions. India assures consumers of comfortable energy supplies, with diversified imports and adequate reserves.

PMO seeks third-party audits for road, rail projects

The PMO is pushing for independent third-party audits in road and rail projects to boost quality and speed up execution. Ministries are tasked with studying past successful construction practices, like those from the Golden Quadrilateral era, and international models from Indonesia and Malaysia.

‘To take a little of pressure off’: Trump backs waiver for India to buy Russian oil

The US may ease pressure on global oil markets, potentially allowing India to continue buying Russian crude to stabilize supply amid Middle East tensions. Washington granted India a temporary waiver to accept Russian oil shipments, ensuring energy security as crucial shipping routes face disruptions. India assures consumers of comfortable energy supplies, with diversified imports and adequate reserves.

Top legal experts split on social media ban for kids

Legal experts question the effectiveness of state-level bans on social media for children, citing central government jurisdiction over IT and telecommunications. While appreciating the intent to protect young minds, they advocate for education on constructive usage and pan-India legislation rather than fragmented state laws.

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in journalist murder case

Punjab and Haryana High Court acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the 2002 murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, overturning a life sentence. Ram Rahim remains jailed for rape convictions, and his family plans to challenge the acquittal in the Supreme Court.