Zelensky Says War Talks May Have Window of Opportunity Before 2027

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

Missing Diwali Pollution Data May Have Understated Delhi's Air Pollution by Up to 49%

On Diwali night, several Delhi monitoring stations failed to supply PM2.5 data, distorting the city's pollution readings. Research from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air estimates that actual pollution levels could have been as much as 49% higher. The Central Pollution Control Board cited calibration limitations as a factor in the gaps. Readings from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee were also found to be inconsistent.