Time for a law to compensate persons acquitted after long incarceration: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court acquitted a man previously sentenced to death for a 2011 double murder in Kerala, citing a flawed investigation and lack of evidence. The court highlighted the unprofessional handling of the DNA tests and suggested Parliament consider compensating those wrongly incarcerated, drawing inspiration from foreign jurisdictions. Guidelines were issued to improve police handling of forensic evidence.

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High blood pressure, or hypertension, often goes unnoticed but can lead to severe health issues like heart attack and stroke. Regular check-ups are crucial for early detection and management through lifestyle changes, medication, and addressing underlying conditions. Quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and adopting a balanced diet are vital steps in controlling blood pressure and improving overall well-being.

How to reduce blood pressure without medication: 10 easy tips

High blood pressure, or hypertension, often goes unnoticed but can lead to severe health issues like heart attack and stroke. Regular check-ups are crucial for early detection and management through lifestyle changes, medication, and addressing underlying conditions. Quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and adopting a balanced diet are vital steps in controlling blood pressure and improving overall well-being.

The South Indian film industry faced a year of significant losses in 2025, mourning the deaths of several prominent figures. The industry bid farewell to stuntman SM Raju, Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, and legendary actress B. Saroja Devi. The year also marked the passing of veteran actors, producers, and the father of director S.S. Rajamouli, lyricist Siva Shakthi Datta.

From Saroja Devi to Kota Srinivasa Rao: Stars who left us this year—Take a look

The South Indian film industry faced a year of significant losses in 2025, mourning the deaths of several prominent figures. The industry bid farewell to stuntman SM Raju, Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, and legendary actress B. Saroja Devi. The year also marked the passing of veteran actors, producers, and the father of director S.S. Rajamouli, lyricist Siva Shakthi Datta.

During the Indiana Fever versus Connecticut Sun game, a fan wearing a Caitlin Clark jersey was removed. The fan allegedly made contact with Saniya Rivers. Rivers alerted the officials. Other fans booed the ejected fan. The Indiana Fever won the game 85-77. Caitlin Clark may have suffered a groin injury. Her condition is currently unknown.

Indiana Fever fan ejected for allegedly touching Connecticut Sun’s Saniya Rivers

During the Indiana Fever versus Connecticut Sun game, a fan wearing a Caitlin Clark jersey was removed. The fan allegedly made contact with Saniya Rivers. Rivers alerted the officials. Other fans booed the ejected fan. The Indiana Fever won the game 85-77. Caitlin Clark may have suffered a groin injury. Her condition is currently unknown.

Watch: Electricity poles erected in the middle of road in Himachal

Sameer Samat, head of Android, attributes his career to a 1999 email to Sergey Brin. Brin offered Samat a job after the email. Samat initially declined but Brin helped his startup. Samat later sold his startup and joined Google in 2008. Sundar Pichai later called Samat to lead Android. Samat now encourages entrepreneurial risk-taking.

How a 3 am email helped Android head Sameer Samat land a job at Google

Sameer Samat, head of Android, attributes his career to a 1999 email to Sergey Brin. Brin offered Samat a job after the email. Samat initially declined but Brin helped his startup. Samat later sold his startup and joined Google in 2008. Sundar Pichai later called Samat to lead Android. Samat now encourages entrepreneurial risk-taking.

An Indian tourist, Avlani, faces arrest in the US after allegedly shoplifting nearly $1,000 worth of goods from a Target store. A viral police bodycam video captures her pleading to pay after exiting the store, but officers deny her request, citing felony charges. Legal experts warn of severe visa repercussions for foreign nationals convicted of shoplifting.

Watch: Indian woman caught shoplifting $1000 worth of items in US

An Indian tourist, Avlani, faces arrest in the US after allegedly shoplifting nearly $1,000 worth of goods from a Target store. A viral police bodycam video captures her pleading to pay after exiting the store, but officers deny her request, citing felony charges. Legal experts warn of severe visa repercussions for foreign nationals convicted of shoplifting.

Drinking a liter of water each morning on an empty stomach offers a multitude of health benefits. This practice rehydrates the body, boosts metabolism, aids digestion, and supports detoxification. It also assists in weight management, enhances cognitive function, and promotes healthier skin, hair, and immune system function, contributing to overall well-being.

What happens to the body when you drink 1 litre of water every morning on an empty stomach?

Drinking a liter of water each morning on an empty stomach offers a multitude of health benefits. This practice rehydrates the body, boosts metabolism, aids digestion, and supports detoxification. It also assists in weight management, enhances cognitive function, and promotes healthier skin, hair, and immune system function, contributing to overall well-being.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was below 25,200, BSE Sensex was down around 100 points.

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens in red; BSE Sensex down around 100 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was below 25,200, BSE Sensex was down around 100 points.

Delhi schools faced another day of bomb threats, with five institutions targeted on Wednesday, including St. Thomas School for the second time in 24 hours. Authorities swiftly evacuated staff and conducted thorough searches using bomb disposal and dog squads.

Bomb scare: 5 Delhi schools receive threats

Delhi schools faced another day of bomb threats, with five institutions targeted on Wednesday, including St. Thomas School for the second time in 24 hours. Authorities swiftly evacuated staff and conducted thorough searches using bomb disposal and dog squads.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT down globally: Thousands report errors, here’s what the company said

Bengaluru police have arrested a physics lecturer, Narendra, from Dakshina Kannada, along with his two friends, Sandeep and Anoop, for allegedly blackmailing and raping a student. Narendra initially offered academic assistance, which later led to exploitation.

2 Bengaluru college lecturers held for blackmail, rape of student

Bengaluru police have arrested a physics lecturer, Narendra, from Dakshina Kannada, along with his two friends, Sandeep and Anoop, for allegedly blackmailing and raping a student. Narendra initially offered academic assistance, which later led to exploitation.

Stock market recommendations: Anand Rathi Shares suggests buying Tilak Nagar Industries, Orchid Pharma, and ITC. Tilak Nagar Industries shows range breakout with volume support. Orchid Pharma indicates potential breakout after downtrend. ITC displays renewed strength with an Inverse Head and Shoulders pattern.

Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for July 16; check list

Stock market recommendations: Anand Rathi Shares suggests buying Tilak Nagar Industries, Orchid Pharma, and ITC. Tilak Nagar Industries shows range breakout with volume support. Orchid Pharma indicates potential breakout after downtrend. ITC displays renewed strength with an Inverse Head and Shoulders pattern.

Hepatic steatosis or fatty liver disease, occurs when liver tissue contains more than 5-10% fat by weight. Fatty liver disease emerges from excessive alcohol consumption (alcoholic fatty liver disease) and weight-related conditions, including diabetes and unhealthy eating (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease)

Difference between Fatty Liver Grade 1 and Grade 2: Four point formula to reverse both

Hepatic steatosis or fatty liver disease, occurs when liver tissue contains more than 5-10% fat by weight. Fatty liver disease emerges from excessive alcohol consumption (alcoholic fatty liver disease) and weight-related conditions, including diabetes and unhealthy eating (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease)

A rare oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi by British artist Clare Leighton fetched £152,800 (Rs 1.7 crore) at a Bonhams online auction. The portrait, believed to be the only one Gandhi ever sat for, tripled its estimate. Leighton met Gandhi in London in 1931 during the Second Round Table Conference.

Portrait believed to be only one Gandhi sat for sells for Rs 1.7 crore at Bonhams

A rare oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi by British artist Clare Leighton fetched £152,800 (Rs 1.7 crore) at a Bonhams online auction. The portrait, believed to be the only one Gandhi ever sat for, tripled its estimate. Leighton met Gandhi in London in 1931 during the Second Round Table Conference.

Following Operation Sindoor, Pakistani smugglers have adapted, now deploying advanced drones that penetrate deeper into Indian territory, up to 2.5km, to deliver drugs, arms, and ammunition. BSF DIG AK Vidyarthi notes the increased precision of these intrusions. Smugglers are using Chinese drones and flying at higher altitudes to evade detection, exploiting the limitations of current Indian anti-drone technology.

Pakistani drones back, pushing drugs & guns into India

Following Operation Sindoor, Pakistani smugglers have adapted, now deploying advanced drones that penetrate deeper into Indian territory, up to 2.5km, to deliver drugs, arms, and ammunition. BSF DIG AK Vidyarthi notes the increased precision of these intrusions. Smugglers are using Chinese drones and flying at higher altitudes to evade detection, exploiting the limitations of current Indian anti-drone technology.