Sarla Maheshwari, iconic DD newsreader, passes away at 71

Sarla Maheshwari, one of the most recognisable faces of Doordarshan’s retro era, passed away on Thursday. Maheshwari became a household name during the 1980s and 1990s, when Doordarshan dominated the television news space in India. For nearly three decades, from 1976 until 2005, she delivered Hindi news bulletins with composure and clarity, earning admiration for her measured tone and flawless diction.

No World Cup for 18 years to now four in a row: How 2019 changed Namibia cricket

From missing World Cups for nearly two decades to qualifying for four in a row, Namibia’s rise has been built on central contracts, homegrown talent and long-term planning. After losing their opening match, Gerhard Erasmus-led side will take on defending champions India on Thursday.

Overturning family court order: Why Delhi HC allowed early mutual divorce plea

The parties got married on 30 March 2025, at Arya Samaj Mandir, Khirki Village, New Delhi and registered their marriage on 2 April 2025 with the office of the District Magistrate, South Delhi. It was an admitted position before the Court that the parties never cohabited even for a single day after the marriage, the marriage was never consummated, and both continued residing at their respective parental homes immediately thereafter.

Elon Musk gives less than a year to coding as a profession

Elon Musk predicts coding as we know it will cease to exist by year-end, with AI directly generating optimized machine code. This could eliminate traditional software development steps. Meanwhile, SpaceX is prioritizing a Moon city over its Mars mission, aiming for lunar habitation within a decade, though Mars remains a long-term goal.

Rs 260cr settlement for family of Indian student killed by US police officer — what is the case?

The family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian student killed by a speeding police officer in Seattle, has secured a $29 million settlement. Kandula was struck and killed by an officer driving 74 mph while responding to an emergency. The incident gained further outrage after another officer was heard laughing about the crash on body camera footage.

Rammed, flung, crushed: 24-year-old woman killed after drunk Haryana cop’s car mows her down

A 24-year-old Gurgaon-based professional, Nikita Bajaj, was killed in Ambala Cantonment after an e-rickshaw she was travelling in was hit from behind by a car allegedly driven at high speed by a police head constable. She was run over and declared dead at hospital. The accused was detained, and allegations of intoxication are under investigation.

Why is stock market down today? Top reasons for Rs 3 lakh crore selloff

Stock market today: Equity benchmarks, Nifty and Sensex, tanked in trade on Thursday, driven by the crash in IT sector stocks and weakening global sentiment around reduced prospects of the US Federal Reserve cutting rates.

UAE schools ban sugary food, fizzy drinks: Lunchbox guidelines students should know

UAE schools are implementing strict bans on sugary snacks and fizzy drinks from 2026 to boost student well-being and academic performance. Routine lunchbox checks and prohibitions on unhealthy deliveries are now in place. This initiative aims to combat rising childhood obesity and improve concentration, fostering healthier habits for a brighter future.

SpaceX Crew-12 launch delay pushes Nasa mission to Friday

Will gold hit Rs 1.75 lakh/10 gms & silver cross Rs 3 lakh/kg soon?

Gold and silver price prediction: Gold and silver prices have bounced back from recent lows, and appear to be on path for a long-term rise, believes Abhilash Koikkara, Head - Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. The commodity expert shares his outlook for gold and silver in the coming sessions:

Canada shooting: Trans teen killed mother and step-brother before school rampage

A tragic mass shooting in British Columbia has claimed nine lives, including an 18-year-old suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, who first killed her mother and stepbrother. The shooter then opened fire at a local school before taking her own life. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the devastating incident, which has left the remote community reeling.

Bihar ‘pakadua vivah’ horror: Student kidnapped by friends, drugged, forced into marriage

In a shocking incident from Samastipur, a 22-year-old student named Nitish Kumar was said to have been drugged and abducted by those he considered acquaintances. For two harrowing days, he was reportedly held against his will after being sedated.

Indian Ocean becoming ‘less salty’, scientists warns of consequences

4 promises Musk made to xAI employees after co-founders Tony Wu & Jimmy Ba quit

Elon Musk held an all-hands meeting with xAI employees hours after co-founders Tony Wu and Jimmy Ba announced their exits—the fifth and sixth from the 12-person founding team. Instead of addressing the departures head-on, Musk pitched a lunar satellite factory, a self-sustaining Moon city, a path to 1 billion daily active X users, and a company restructuring into four product teams. The meeting was later posted publicly on X.

Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 25,900; BSE Sensex down over 200 points

Stock market today: Indian stock market indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, tanked in opening trade on Thursday morning. While Nifty50 went below 25,900, BSE Sensex was down over 200 points.