In patient mix-up, BHU doctors operate on 71-year-old’s hip instead of spine, woman dies

A 71-year-old woman, Radhika Devi, underwent a partial surgery for spinal tumour due to patient misidentification at BHU trauma centre. She was mistakenly operated on for hip replacement. After further complications and multiple surgeries, she passed away. An investigation is underway into the gross medical negligence.

Dell CEO enters list of Top 10 Wealth Gainers for 2026, and he may need to thank Nvidia for this

Shattered windows, cars on fire: 14 dead as Russia rains 31 missiles, 636 drones on Ukraine

Women’s reservation to delimitation: Focus on 3 key bills in Lok Sabha today; why they matter

Iran Restores Missile Bases: New imagery shows Tehran reopening underground sites; launch capacity preserved

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens above 24,350; BSE Sensex up over 400 points

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty50, continued their uptrend on Thursday on positive global cues and hopes of an early end to the US-Iran conflict. While Nifty50 went above 24,350, BSE Sensex rose over 400 points.

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin raises black flag, burns delimitation bill copy

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin led a protest against the proposed delimitation bill by hoisting black flags and burning copies of the bill. He warned that the bill would drastically reduce the representation of South Indian states. Stalin urged citizens to join the statewide protest, comparing it to the anti-Hindi agitation of the past.

After TCS Nashik, harassment allegations surface at Infosys Pune

Infosys has formally responded to social media allegations of workplace harassment at its Pune BPM facility, stating a zero-tolerance policy and active internal investigations. This comes amid a separate, serious criminal probe into alleged harassment and forced religious conversion at TCS in Nashik, involving multiple arrests and ongoing investigations.

US blockade: No Iranian ship allowed to cross Strait of Hormuz in last three days, 10 sent back

Chevron executive asks Americans to drive less amid Iran war

‘Gave up my job to care’: Bengaluru man throws 75-year-old mother to death from 4th floor

A Bengaluru man, Venkatesh C, has been arrested for allegedly throwing his paralysed mother from their fourth-floor rented home, killing her instantly. He confessed to police that caring for his bedridden mother, who suffered a stroke five years ago, had become unbearable. The tragic incident unfolded in RR Nagar on Wednesday afternoon.

Cummins cleared by Cricket Australia for IPL return; SRH captain set to play vs RR

Amravati case: Teens ‘bet’ to win over girls turned into voyeuristic fetish of recording acts

A dispute between two accused, Ayan Ahmed and Uzer Khan, exposed a sexual abuse and blackmail scandal involving girls in Amravati. Their alleged bet to win over girls escalated to recording and uploading explicit videos online. The fallout reportedly occurred over money, leading Uzer Khan to make the videos viral in anger.

Delimitation bill in Parliament: What’s different this time and why it’s kicking up a row

US won’t renew sanctions waiver on Russian, Iranian oil: What it means for India

The US will not extend waivers allowing the sale of Russian and Iranian oil already at sea, impacting countries like India that secured supplies during the temporary relief. This move signals a return to tighter enforcement of sanctions, forcing nations to restrategize their energy procurement amidst global supply disruptions.