RBI to Launch Polymer Currency Notes in Rs 10 and Rs 20 Denominations

Texas appeals court lets estate drop claims against later buyer in forged-deed case

The Texas First Court of Appeals has sided with the estate of Doctor R.K. Dhingra in a dispute over alleged forgery involving Malachite Venture Corporation. The court allowed the estate to withdraw its claims against the company. The ruling reversed an earlier decision by the trial court. The appeals court affirmed that plaintiffs may drop their claims before a judgment is issued. Malachite had objected to the withdrawal, arguing that its own counterclaims should be considered.

SC rules foreign divorces not recognised under Indian law are invalid

The Supreme Court has ruled that divorces obtained abroad on grounds not recognised under Indian law are not valid. Because of this, people who remarry after such overseas divorces could face bigamy charges. The court also held that marriages performed under Indian customs remain valid even if one or both parties hold foreign citizenship.

'America did not start this': Trump defends war with Iran

Zelensky Says War Talks May Have Window of Opportunity Before 2027

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that a window of opportunity may exist to achieve a breakthrough in negotiations to end the war with Russia before 2027. He made the remarks upon arriving in Ireland. Zelensky is scheduled to meet US envoys while in the country. The report does not detail specific proposals expected to be discussed at the meeting. The comments signal Kyiv's interest in pushing for progress in peace talks within the coming period.