SC brings ‘Mahabharata-like’ marital battle to an end after 10 yrs, orders husband to pay Rs 5 cr alimony

10-year-old marriage dissolved: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday dissolved a marriage after nearly a decade of the couple parting ways with each other, bringing an end to what it described as a ‘matrimonial battle of Mahabharata proportions.’ While making the striking verdict, the court saw that the estranged couple had been entangled in more than 80 cases over the years.  Bench orders husband to pay permanent…

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Double your money in 11 days: Pune doctor, 75, loses Rs 12 crore to sophisticated cyber fraud over 3 months

Pune doctor Rs 12 crore scam: A man said to be in his mid-70s from Maharashtra’s Pune fell prey to an elaborate cyber fraud and ended up losing a whopping Rs 12.31 crore. Unidentified cyber cheats lured him on the pretext of doubling his investment within 11 days, and the scam unfolded for three months. Eventually, the crooks exploited the victim’s trust in high-return stock market schemes.  As…

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MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav urges people to cast vote as polling underway in three states

Assembly elections: Voting is currently underway across three key states of India, Assam, Puducherry and Kerala, for the 2026 Assembly Elections. Leaders are calling on the general public to participate actively in the democratic process. Among them, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav has also appealed to the voters on Thursday to exercise their franchise, emphasising the importance of every single vote.  CM takes to ‘X’…

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IPL 2026: Gujarat edge Delhi in last thriller ball as Gill, Rashid trump KL Rahul’s heroics

IPL 2026 GT vs DC: The Gujarat Titans (GT) held their nerve in a pulsating Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 fixture by sealing a thrilling one-run victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a formidable target of 211, Delhi fell agonisingly short at 209/8 despite a valiant effort anchored by KL Rahul, whose fluent knock kept the hosts in contention until…

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MP controversy: Question on ‘Allah’ in Ujjain University exam sparks row, administration orders inquiry

Question on Allah in MP university: The Samrat Vikramaditya University in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain was embroiled in a major controversy on Wednesday after a question referencing ‘Allah’ appeared in a Foundation Course examination paper for third-year students enrolled in the BCom, BBA and BCA courses. Notably, the exam was conducted earlier this week, and has since snowballed into a major flashpoint, drawing protests, as well as political attention.…

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Salman Khan-starrer ‘Maatrubhumi’ suffers delay after reshoots, release likely in June 2026

Maatrubhumi release date: Salman Khan’s much-awaited war drama, Maatrubhumi, earlier titled ‘The Battle of Galwan,’ has encountered another setback, as its release has likely been pushed to June from May 2026. The Apoorva Lakhia directorial has undergone extensive reshoots following inputs from authorities, delaying its theatrical release.  Defence inputs prompt creative overhaul Notably, the film is inspired by the Galwan Valley clash between India and China. Sources indicated…

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Allu Arjun birthday: Fan frenzy turns chaotic outside star’s house, police resort to lathi charge to maintain order

Allu Arjun birthday: Telugu icon Allu Arjun’s 44th birthday celebrations took a chaotic turn in Hyderabad on Wednesday, as the police were forced to resort to lathi charge after an unruly crowd gathered outside his residence in the city’s Jubilee Hills area. Notably, fans began congregating outside the actor’s house from Tuesday night, hoping to greet him in person. Many of them showed up with placards, banners and…

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WhatsApp testing username feature for Android, iOS; here’s how it will benefit users

WhatsApp username feature rollout: Messaging giant WhatsApp is rolling out a major feature aimed at concealing their phone numbers. The platform is testing a username-based system, enabling people to chat, call and communicate without revealing their phone numbers. The feature is currently available to a limited group of users on both Android and iOS, and is designed to enhance privacy while preserving WhatsApp’s seamless user experience.  Users can…

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“Using ‘Bas**rd in heated argument does not amount to obscenity”, rules Supreme Court

Saying Bas**rd not obscenity: The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark ruling on criminal jurisprudence, has held that hurling abuses such as ‘bas**rd’ during an altercation does not constitute obscenity under Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra noted that for an offence under Section 294 to be made out, the words must carry a clear…

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Goa nightclub inferno: Relief for Luthra brothers as court grants them bail in forgery case, duo to walk free soon

Luthra brothers get bail : In the aftermath of the Goa nightclub tragedy that occurred in December 2025, a court in Goa on Wednesday granted bail to the owners of the fire-ravaged club, Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra. Judicial Magistrate (First Class) Jude Sequeira passed the order in Mapusa, clearing the way for their release from jail while proceedings in the forgery case continue.  Appearing for the accused,…

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