The Supreme Court, concerned about the misuse of Section 498A IPC, has dismissed a 23-year-old dowry harassment case filed by a Delhi Police sub-inspector against her husband, also a policeman, and his family. The court highlighted the growing trend of misusing legal provisions to implicate relatives in matrimonial disputes, emphasizing the lack of specific evidence to support the cruelty allegations.
Related news
Rain disrupted the Qualifier 2 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad, with PBKS winning the toss and opting to bowl. Yuzvendra Chahal returned to bolster PBKS's bowling, while MI debuted Reece Topley.
Malda Police discovered the body of Saddam Nadap, a labour contractor, buried within a wall of a house in South Dinajpur's Tapan, following a missing person report filed by his wife. The investigation led to Moumita Hasan, Saddam's aunt and alleged lover, who confessed to the crime, citing blackmail and threats from the victim.
Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research suggests a resilient Indian equity market, projecting Nifty consolidation between 24,400-25,200 with a bullish outlook supported by rate cut expectations and favorable monsoon forecasts. Aurobindo Pharma and Gokaldas Exports are highlighted as top stock picks, indicating potential upward movement.
In a historic moment for the Indian Armed Forces, the first batch of 17 women cadets successfully passed out from the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune. These women marched alongside their male counterparts, showcasing their hard work and determination.
Mumbai airport saw the arrest of ten Nepali citizens. They were attempting to fly to Gulf countries using fake documents. These individuals allegedly crossed the Bihar border illegally. They paid agents approximately Rs 2.5 lakh each. Some even obtained Indian passports fraudulently. Authorities are investigating the agents involved.
Kamal Haasan's remark about Kannada's origin ignited a controversy in Karnataka, threatening the release of 'Thug Life.' Ram Gopal Varma criticized the backlash as 'hooliganism,' while Karnataka leaders demanded an apology. Haasan defended his statement, leading to a High Court plea for film release protection amidst rising linguistic tensions.
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, running from June 1 to November 30, is predicted to be volatile. The WMO has released the storm name list, replacing 'Dorian' with 'Dexter' due to the former's devastating impact. Experts warn of increasing hurricane strength and frequency due to global warming.
The Supreme Court declined to halt construction of a passenger jetty and terminal near the Gateway of India, as the Bombay High Court is already reviewing the matter and scheduled to hear it on June 16. The court acknowledged the project's potential benefits for the city, similar to the coastal road.
In June 2025, Ukraine launched Operation Spiderweb, a large-scale drone offensive targeting Russian air bases, showcasing the increasing importance of drones in modern warfare. Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, advocates for AI-driven defense solutions, developing "Kamikaze drones" for Ukraine through his startup, White Stork. These drones aim to neutralize high-value targets, signaling a shift towards autonomous technology in military strategies.
Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory, a felicitation ceremony at Chinnaswamy Stadium turned tragic. A stampede outside the stadium resulted in 11 fatalities and several injuries, prompting strong criticism from former cricketer Madan Lal. He condemned the poor planning and crowd management, urging families of the deceased to sue RCB and the government.