Nimisha Priya, on death row in Yemen, clings to hope for a last-minute pardon, with her husband Tomy Thomas appealing for forgiveness. Convicted of murdering her business sponsor, Talal Abdo Mahdi, she faces execution within a month. Efforts for her pardon include negotiations with the victim's family and the Indian government’s involvement.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy clashed with President Trump in the Oval Office, leading to the cancellation of their joint press conference. The tensions arose over discussions about U.S. involvement in peace negotiations with Russia, reflecting strained diplomatic relations.
As of January 1, 2025, women voters outnumber men in 13 states and one Union Territory, with new entries including Assam, Karnataka, and Nagaland. Nationwide, the total female electorate is still 2.33 crore fewer than males among 99-crore voters. Notable states with high third-gender electors include Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
Bangladesh’s interim government revoked the passports of 97 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, due to alleged involvement in the July uprising and enforced disappearances. The International Crimes Tribunal issued arrest warrants for Hasina and others, charging them with crimes against humanity and genocide.
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched "Operation Sindoor" on May 7, targeting terror launchpads across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Virender Sehwag and other prominent cricketers, including Gautam Gambhir and Harbhajan Singh, lauded the armed forces' precise execution. The operation, which strategically avoided breaching Pakistani airspace, targeted infrastructure of banned groups, conveying a strong message of accountable counter-terrorism.
TCS has revised its work-from-office policy, establishing stricter office attendance requirements with allowed exceptions for personal emergencies and network issues. Backdated entries are limited, and bulk uploads are prohibited.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hailed the inauguration of major infrastructure projects, including the RRTS Sahibabad-New Ashok Nagar section and Delhi Metro expansions launched by the Prime Minister, as a joint effort between the Delhi government and the Centre, claiming it 'reflects AAP's commitment to the city's development'. The projects, launched by PM Modi, include investments exceeding Rs 12,000 crore to enhance Delhi's connectivity and transport infrastructure.
Hundreds of investors have been allegedly duped of crores by Falcon Invoice Discounting, a P2P web platform that unexpectedly shut down its offices. Cyberabad police have filed multiple cases against the company's management for fraud. Special teams have been set up to track down the accused and recover the collected funds.
In a heartwarming turn of events, a hospital OPD in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district became a wedding venue. Aditya Singh and Nandini Solanki, determined to marry on Akshay Tritiya, faced a hurdle when Nandini fell ill and was hospitalized.
Laughter Chefs is gearing up for its second season, with Bharti Singh actively engaging in the shoot despite feeling unwell. Bharti's husband Haarsh had fun with their son, Golla, who was reluctant to go to school. The vlogs capture their family moments and playful banter, along with behind-the-scenes glimpses of the show interactions.