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A 70-year-old woman was brutally murdered in her Bengaluru home while her mentally challenged husband lay beside her. Police arrested a wholesale shop owner, Shivakumar, alleging financial distress as the motive for the attack. Investigators believe the suspect sought gold ornaments and cash. CCTV footage and vehicle tracing led to the arrest.

"We are determined to continue to shape the rules of the game... with our allies such as India," Macron said in New Delhi

President Macron is on a three-day trip to India to attend ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’

During his address at India AI Impact Summit 2026, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said India has historically set a standard for the Global South

Concerns about the Nicobar project should have got a fair appraisal

In many instances, the taxpayers are alleged to have sought tax relief by reporting bogus donations to religious bodies, charitable organisations, or educational institutions.

Afghanistan's new penal code, signed by the Taliban's supreme leader, permits husbands to physically abuse wives and children without causing severe injury. It formalizes inequality, with different penalties for 'free' individuals and 'slaves.' Psychological and sexual violence against women are not explicitly prohibited, leaving them vulnerable and without adequate legal recourse.

Jammu and Kashmir's remarkable journey to the Ranji Trophy final, marked by self-belief and meticulous planning, has transformed them into title contenders. Coach Ajay Sharma's patient approach and the development of a core group of talented young players, supported by improved infrastructure and pre-season exposure, have been pivotal to this success.

Referring to concerns about job loss in the age of artificial intelligence, he said such fears were often exaggerated

Union Minister Vaishnaw said PM Modi has announced a big policy shift aimed at attracting world's data to India, to be processed here and to deliver high-value services to the world

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar also attended the celebrations at the fort on Thursday

A woman allegedly stormed a Lucknow power substation, assaulting staff and tearing documents after her home's electricity was disconnected. Nidhi Sharma reportedly became agitated when asked for account details, leading to a physical altercation where employees were injured. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating.

DMDK has officially joined the DMK alliance, marking its first partnership with the party since its inception in 2005. General secretary Premallatha Vijayakant confirmed the decision after meeting with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Seat-sharing discussions are ongoing, with a Rajya Sabha seat anticipated for DMDK.

insights and an exploration of Artificial Intelligence across five Editorial and Opinion page articles

India is hosting the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing together global leaders to discuss artificial intelligence. Discussions focused on democratizing AI, building sovereign capabilities, and ensuring inclusive growth. Leaders emphasized AI's transformative potential across sectors like healthcare and education. The summit highlighted India's growing role as a trusted AI hub in the Global South.

Police suspect the incident may be connected to the recent cyber attacks and online threats targeting him

India have won all four group-stage matches at the T20 World Cup, but cracks have emerged, particularly against off-spin in the middle overs. Fixed batting roles and slow scoring by Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma have hurt momentum, giving opponents a clear blueprint. Rivals like South Africa will target this weakness, and India must urgently address their middle-overs approach ahead of the Super Eights.

“AI must belong to everyone,” United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said