West Bengal to process all pending CAA applications within six months

TV host begs public after mother's disappearance; ransom note said 'buried in nature'

Fire Destroys Case Files at Bihar Judicial Magistrate Office, Hearings Postponed

A major fire broke out at the Judicial Magistrate First Class office in Bihar on Saturday morning, gutting numerous case files and legal records. The blaze erupted before court proceedings could begin for the day. Firefighting teams spent several hours containing the flames. Authorities are now evaluating the extent of the damage and probing the cause of the fire. All hearings scheduled for Saturday have been deferred as a result of the incident.

DMK Moves Supreme Court Over Karnataka's Cauvery Water Release to Tamil Nadu

The DMK party has filed a petition in the Supreme Court demanding the immediate release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu. The petition calls for Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily over a fifteen-day period. It also seeks to address a cumulative shortfall of 9.46 TMC in water releases owed to Tamil Nadu. Amid growing tensions, Karnataka's Chief Minister appealed to protesters opposing the water releases to stand down. The Karnataka government stated it would safeguard farmers' interests while complying with court directives.

FIIs Return to Indian Equities After Months of Heavy Outflows

Foreign institutional investors are showing renewed interest in Indian stocks after a prolonged period of significant capital outflows. Analysts suggest Indian equities may be oversold, making them attractive to overseas buyers once again. Despite the positive shift in sentiment, risks remain due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and elevated global oil prices. India's domestic economy continues to show strength, supported by healthy credit and sales growth. The Reserve Bank of India is anticipated to align its monetary policy decisions with those of the US Federal Reserve going forward.