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US Supreme Court rules homeowners must receive surplus proceeds from tax foreclosure sales

The US Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling requiring that compensation in tax foreclosure sales be calculated based on the auction price rather than the assessed property value. The case involved a Michigan family whose home, valued at $194,400, was foreclosed over an unpaid tax debt of just $2,241.93. The property was auctioned for $76,008, leaving a significant surplus beyond what was owed in taxes. The court determined the family is entitled to the remaining $73,766.07 after the tax debt was settled. The ruling sets a constitutional precedent aimed at protecting homeowners' equity rights in future tax sale proceedings.

Mumbai Ranks 8th Globally With 6.2% Rise in Prime Residential Prices

Mumbai has entered the global top 10 luxury residential markets, ranking eighth after recording a 6.2% annual price increase. Other Indian cities also performed strongly, with Bengaluru placing 12th and New Delhi 17th on the global index. The city's premium housing segment has shown resilience despite a modest 2.6% average price growth recorded worldwide. Strong demand coupled with a limited supply of homes in prime locations has been credited as the key driver behind Mumbai's impressive performance.

BJP sweeps mayoral polls in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota amid clashes, cross-voting

Fire at Delhi's Model Town building housing Haldiram's outlet; 30 evacuated

A fire broke out at approximately 2pm in a three-storey building in Model Town, northwest Delhi. The building houses a Haldiram's outlet, and thick smoke was seen rising from the structure. Police responded quickly and successfully evacuated around 30 people from the premises. The Delhi Fire Service deployed 23 units to bring the blaze under control. Investigators suspect a short circuit was the likely cause of the medium-intensity fire.

India clinches six medals at Asian Games, including shooting gold and historic pole vault bronze

India had a strong outing at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, securing a total of six medals across disciplines. Baranica Elangovan etched her name in history by winning a bronze medal in women's pole vault, the first-ever for India in the event. In shooting, Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet put up an outstanding performance to claim the gold medal, ending a long wait for the country in that category. The day's haul underlined India's growing depth and competitiveness across multiple sports at the continental Games.

Peshawar seeks revival of Dilip Kumar’s ancestral home as heritage landmark

No tranquilizer or net: How forest dept rescued tiger cub that entered Odisha village

‘Gyanesh Kumar deserves at least Padma Bhushan’: Bengal BJP chief backs CEC

Nebraska couple's $60K home lost over $588 tax debt; court revives compensation claim

Kevin and Terry Fair, a Nebraska couple, lost their home valued at $59,759 after failing to repay an unpaid property tax debt of just $588. Continental Resources subsequently acquired the property through a tax deed. The Fairs argued that forfeiting a home of such significant value over a minimal tax debt amounted to an unconstitutional taking of property. The Nebraska Supreme Court agreed there was merit to their argument, ruling that the couple had a valid claim under takings law. The decision revives their legal bid for compensation.

Kentucky woman's 35-year nature preserve threatened by $40M sewer project easements

A Kentucky woman spent 35 years cultivating her 45-acre property into a natural preserve, intending to donate it to the Boone Conservancy. A sewer district secured seven easements across her land through eminent domain as part of a nearly $40 million infrastructure project. A court upheld the utility's right to acquire the easements, despite the landowner's objections. Following the ruling, neighbours staged protests in opposition to the project's chosen route. Boone County officials have since asked the sewer district to justify why it selected a path through the preserve.

Baranica Elangovan wins India's first-ever pole vault medal at Asian Games

Indian athlete Baranica Elangovan created history by winning India's first-ever pole vault medal at the Asian Games. The 29-year-old secured a bronze medal with a best clearance of 4.15 metres. She shared the podium finish with Kazakhstan's Polina Ivanova, who also cleared the same height of 4.15 metres. Since both athletes were level on countback as well, the bronze medal was officially shared between them.

Trump gives 'totally unacceptable' warning to Xi over China helping Iran

Texas Geologist's 4,942-Acre Donation Helped Establish Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Wallace Pratt, a Texas geologist, first discovered McKittrick Canyon in 1921 and was captivated by its natural beauty. He purchased land in the area and built two residences, including one called Ship on the Desert. Over time, Pratt became deeply committed to conservation efforts in the region. Following the death of his first wife, he continued this work with his partner Iris Calderhead, ultimately donating around 5,600 acres to the federal government. His generous land contribution played a foundational role in the creation of Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

Pacquiao vs Stevenson Eyed for Fury-Joshua Undercard on December 11

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to clash on December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Manny Pacquiao is reportedly being considered to fight Shakur Stevenson as part of the undercard lineup. Additional potential bouts include Filip Hrgovic vs Rico Verhoeven and Jack Catterall vs Teofimo Lopez. The Fury-Joshua main event has faced multiple postponements before landing its current date. Boxing fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a stacked night of fights.

Rajnath Singh honours team that scaled 20 unclimbed Ladakh peaks above 6,000m

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated a mountaineering team for completing a historic high-altitude expedition in Ladakh. The team successfully summited 20 previously unclimbed peaks, all rising above 6,000 metres, over a span of 23 days. The expedition was led by Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal of the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports, based in Dirang. The achievement is being seen as a significant milestone that underscores India's growing prowess in mountaineering. Officials noted that the feat is expected to elevate India's reputation in the global mountaineering community.

Chhattisgarh HC Rejects Husband's Divorce Plea, Cites Lack of Evidence of Cruelty

A man in Chhattisgarh filed for divorce citing cruelty and desertion by his wife, but the High Court dismissed his appeal. The court found that the husband failed to substantiate his allegations with sufficient evidence. Judges ruled that offensive remarks alone do not constitute grounds for divorce under law. The wife presented counter-claims highlighting the husband's own conduct during the proceedings. The High Court consequently upheld the lower family court's original decision to deny the divorce.

Mahomes Outlines Chiefs' Game Plan After Back-to-Back Early Season Wins

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has spoken about the team's approach following victories in the first two weeks of the NFL season. The Chiefs secured wins in both Week 1 and Week 2, building early momentum in the new campaign. Mahomes reflected on the team's performance, highlighting a shift in strategy that contributed to the positive results. The wins come after a challenging stretch the team endured in the previous season.

Chandigarh Police Officer Shot Dead at Home, Son Taken Into Custody

A police officer was shot and killed inside his residence in Chandigarh. The incident reportedly followed a heated argument between the officer and his son, Armaan. Authorities allege that Armaan opened fire on his father during the altercation. The son has since been detained by police in connection with the killing. Investigations into the incident are currently underway.

US Notifies Congress of Possible F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia, Raising Israeli Concerns

The US State Department has formally notified Congress of a potential sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, complete with engines and support systems. If approved, Saudi Arabia would become the second Middle Eastern nation to operate the advanced stealth aircraft, after Israel. Reports indicate the Saudi variant would lack some of the advanced capabilities featured in Israel's F-35 fleet. The deal has unsettled Israel, which has long held a qualitative military edge in the region partly due to its exclusive F-35 access. Analysts also warn the agreement could open strategic opportunities for China in the region.

BJP Leader's Wife and Son Die in Noida Bus Fire Trying to Escape Together

A tragic bus fire in Noida claimed the lives of Sunita and Shashank, the wife and son of Neeraj Gupta, the BJP District Treasurer of Mahoba. Shashank reportedly stayed back in an attempt to save his mother rather than fleeing alone. Both mother and son perished in the incident. The family resided in the Rajmandir area of Charkhari town in Mahoba district.