An SC bench said the evidence for an accidental drowning was more plausible than homicide. NEW DELHI: Observing that the human mind can sometimes act foolishly, especially in the face of unpredictable adversity, Supreme Court has said that such behaviour cannot be the sole basis of conviction and acquitted two men who had been held…
Mining lithium for batteries is a growing part of South Africa’s plan to use the global shift towards green energy to revive its economy, but now it faces a challenge from thousands of angry farmers who fear losing productive land to open-pit mines. On the southeast coast, where a lithium mine operates and more than…
Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns have officially tied the knot.The model and reality TV personality, married the New York Knicks star in an intimate ceremony, surrounded by their closest friends and some Hollywood heavyweights.According to Page Six, the couple exchanged vows in an outdoor ceremony overlooking the Ocean in a dreamy Malibu wedding on Saturday,…
Spain’s Rodri celebrates with the tournament’s best player award after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign Rodri from Manchester City, with the Spain captain set to return…
Not every day blooms, and this one may feel a bit grey around the edges. The Moon sits in a draining position for you, and Saturn’s shadow can make even ordinary setbacks feel bigger than they are.Expenses may rise, mood may dip, and results could disappoint on more than one front. That’s frustrating, yes. Don’t…
New Delhi: Delhi govt has extended the 100% waiver on late payment surcharge (LPSC) on outstanding water bills for domestic and non-domestic consumers till March 31, 2027, giving consumers the last opportunity to clear their dues without paying the accumulated penalty.The waiver was to end on Aug 15. The extension comes after more than 5.2…
Students protest at Kalyan APMC exam centre on Sunday. The protest was called off late at night Kalyan: Candidates appearing for the Bombay high court clerk typing skill test alleged widespread technical glitches at examination centres in Kalyan, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, Washim, Bhandara, and other parts of the state on Sunday, with server failures, keyboard…
Residents said the road connects Gunjur with Mahadevapura, Marathahalli and other parts of the city, with several schools located nearby. They added that the poor condition of the stretch poses a particular risk to women and children Bengaluru: A year after a group of techies took to the streets to fill potholes on a bad…
By 2036, the specialised senior-care market could reach $35 bn a year Meet Anuradha Jagannathan, 79, who has made Athulya Senior Care’s facility in Maduravoyal, Chennai, her home since 2023, after her husband’s death. Her three sons live in the US, but she never wanted to move in with them. What she values most is…
Hyderabad: Telangana ranked seventh among 20 major states in capital expenditure (capex) spending during the first quarter of FY27, utilising 13.9% of its annual allocation, according to an SBI Research report. The performance was above the 20-state average of 10.5%, even though capital expenditure accounts for ₹47,267 crore, or 14.6% of Telangana’s ₹3.24 lakh crore…
