Times of India

Land acquired for highway development will be returned to original owners if unused for five years, and objections to compensation are limited to three months post-announcement. The amendments to the National Highways Act aim to speed up land acquisition and reduce disputes, with a focus on transparency.

The Bombay High Court has requested the Railway Minister to consider a Rs 5 crore settlement for Nidhi Jethmalani, who has been in a persistent vegetative state since a 2017 accident involving a Western Railway car. The court labeled it a 'rarest of rare' case given the severity of her condition.

A man in Gwalior district killed his wife and staged her death as a road accident. Initial suspicions of foul play were confirmed by forensic and postmortem reports, which led to the husband's arrest. He and his family had been harassing the wife for dowry before her murder.

A 25-year-old woman from Ahmedabad filed a complaint against a man who insulted her height and hit her during an argument. The incident occurred while she was with friends. Police registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 74, involving assault with intent to outrage modesty, following her father's advice to file the complaint.

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria emphasized the importance of cow conservation in India and praised PM Narendra Modi for tackling political corruption. Speaking at the foundation of Tulsi Gaushala, he highlighted the historical reverence for cows and called for renewed efforts and research in cow welfare.

Those who want to leave the country can fill out a form on the app along with their photo in an 'Intent to Depart' statement to the government. The individual will have to provide biographical information, current phone number and also whether he or she has enough money to depart and a valid and unexpired passport.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are set to return to Earth after a nine-month mission on the ISS due to spacecraft issues. Their return was made possible by SpaceX's Crew-10 mission. The new crew's arrival prompted a joyful reunion as Williams celebrated with warm embraces and dancing.

Digital arrest scams trick people into providing personal and financial information by preying on their fear, urgency and authority perception. Scammers pose as officials using firm tones and spoofed numbers. They create panic and confusion, manipulating victims. Awareness and skepticism are crucial to avoid falling into this trap. Ignoring such calls is advised.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a legal notice to South African cricketer Corbin Bosch for not honoring his commitment to the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Bosch was selected by Peshawar Zalmi but withdrew to join the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. This incident has raised concerns about player loyalty and contract enforcement between PSL and IPL commitments.

The United States has launched a series of airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen following attacks on American and allied shipping. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth emphasised that the strikes will continue until the Houthis cease shooting at ships and assets. President Trump and other officials have warned Iran, backing the Houthis, to halt their support.

Pakistan-based don Shahzad Bhatti released a video claiming responsibility for a grenade attack on social media influencer Rozer Sandhu's house in Jalandhar. The device, which didn't explode, was found by police officials. Bhatti warned of further attacks if Sandhu continued to disrespect Islam. Jalandhar police are investigating the incident and examining the suspicious object.

Kolkata Knight Riders have faced a significant blow before IPL 2025 as their top pacer Umran Malik has been ruled out due to an injury. They have signed left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya, who was unsold in the auction, for Rs 75 lakh as his replacement. Known for his raw pace, Umran, who represented Sunrisers Hyderabad from 2021 to 2024, was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 75 lakh at the IPL 2025 Auction.