The Yemeni embassy clarified that President Rashad al-Alimi has not ratified the death sentence of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, contradicting earlier reports. Priya, convicted of killing a Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mahdi, her business partner, in 2017, remains imprisoned. The Indian government had earlier announced that it is closely monitoring the case.
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Jeet Adani, son of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, is set to marry Diva Shah, daughter of diamond trader Jaimin Shah, in an intimate ceremony in Ahmedabad. The wedding will feature contributions from NGOs, highlighting the event's focus on community support and positive impact.
Reportedly, Salman Khan’s lookalike, Aazam Ansari, has been arrested in Lucknow for blocking the road, arguing with people, and allegedly making a video with a gun. Ansari claimed he was unfairly detained while drinking tea. The police cited his expired gun license as a major concern and he alleges he was mistreated by police and faces difficulties obtaining bail.
A sand-laden dumper truck overturned at a road construction site in Banaskantha district, killing three women and a toddler. The incident occurred as the driver lost control while navigating a narrow turn. Emergency services worked for two hours to rescue the victims, who were pronounced dead at a government hospital.
The Supreme Court questioned the Indian Air Force's denial of family pension to a stepmother who raised her stepson from childhood, enabling him to join the forces. Justices Kant and Singh challenged the IAF's regulations, deeming them inflexible in modern family structures, including surrogacy and adoption.
CBSE has introduced major changes in the syllabus for the 2025-26 academic session, focusing on dynamic, student-centered learning. The updated curriculum emphasizes innovative teaching methods, including project-based and inquiry-driven learning, along with technology integration. It also revamps assessments to prioritize competency over rote memorization, aiming to equip students with critical thinking skills for real-world challenges and future careers.
India has responded to Pakistan’s claims about Prime Minister Modi's comments on India-Pakistan relations, citing Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism as the primary obstacle to regional peace. India reiterated that Pakistan should focus on vacating illegally occupied territories instead of spreading misinformation.
Israel has warned of severe consequences if Hamas fails to release hostages as agreed this weekend, escalating tensions and putting the fragile ceasefire at risk. Both sides accuse each other of not meeting deal terms, with possible resumption of war looming if the accord collapses.
India's nuclear programme achieved a major milestone as the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station's seventh unit was connected to the northern grid. With the operation of 25 reactors and 13,100 MW capacity under construction, the indigenous 700 MW PHWR series plays a crucial role in reaching a goal of 100 GW by 2047.
Belgian authorities are closely tracking fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi's case as he reportedly left Antigua for medical treatment, while retaining his Antiguan citizenship. Reports suggest Choksi is in Antwerp with his wife and may use forged documents to acquire Belgian residency. Indian and Antiguan governments continue to cooperate on the case.