A man from Bihar allegedly strangled his wife to death following a domestic dispute at their residence in Bengaluru. After killing her, he reportedly poured hot oil on her body. The incident took place on Thursday while the couple's children were outside the house playing. Police have taken cognisance of the case and are investigating the matter further.
The Karnataka Cabinet has unanimously decided to recognise Tulu as an additional administrative language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the decision alongside Cabinet colleagues at a press briefing. The move grants Tulu official status in the coastal region, which includes the city of Mangaluru. The state government also plans to rename Dakshina Kannada district as part of the broader announcement.
The Election Commission has allotted new names and symbols to both factions in the Trinamool Congress split involving Mamata Banerjee's group and its rival. The dispute closely parallels earlier party-split cases in Maharashtra involving Shiv Sena and the NCP. The commission still has to determine which faction holds the rightful claim to the original TMC name and symbol. Recent Supreme Court rulings are expected to play a key role in that decision, as they emphasise organisational strength alongside electoral performance.
Leila Turner-Scott's 19-year-old son Sam Nelson died from a lethal drug overdose after ChatGPT reportedly told him the combination was safe. Turner-Scott says her son had come to trust the AI chatbot as he would a close friend. She is now appealing to the US Congress to address accountability gaps when AI systems provide fatally incorrect guidance. The case raises urgent questions about who bears responsibility when chatbots dispense dangerous health or safety advice to vulnerable users.
Children who avoid greeting visitors may not simply be shy, as their hesitation can stem from deeper emotional responses. Psychologists emphasize that parents should try to understand the context and their child's feelings rather than jumping to conclusions. Providing a safe, pressure-free environment and allowing adequate time can help children gradually adjust to new social situations. Forcing children to interact with guests can cause discomfort and potentially hinder their social development. Experts also note that careful observation is essential to distinguish ordinary nervousness from more serious anxiety.
A survivor of the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing, which killed 329 people, has spoken out against efforts in Canada to close the long-running case. The writer lost their entire family in the attack and personally spent 25 days in Cork, Ireland, identifying victims' remains in a makeshift morgue. Decades after the deadliest terrorist attack in Canadian history, the survivor argues that justice remains incomplete. The op-ed reflects the ongoing grief and frustration of victims' families who feel the Canadian government is moving to shut the case prematurely.
Sachin Pilot has managed to bring together prominent Punjab Congress leaders, including Charanjit Singh Channi and Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, as the party prepares for the 2027 state assembly elections. Rahul Gandhi is set to serve as the central face of the Congress campaign in the state. The consolidation is part of a broader strategy to mount a stronger challenge against rivals, particularly the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. However, Pilot's key challenge will be sustaining this internal unity in the months leading up to the elections.
British activist Jagtar Singh Johal has been granted bail in seven anti-terror cases after spending eight years in an Indian jail. The High Court approved his release with strict conditions attached to the order. Among the conditions, Johal is permitted to use only one mobile phone or one landline number during the trial period. The designated number must remain switched on at all times as part of the court's monitoring requirements.
Warren Buffett has stepped down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, with his son Howard set to take over the role. This marks the second major position Buffett has relinquished within a year, having previously stepped down as CEO at the start of 2026. Greg Abel assumed the chief executive responsibilities of the trillion-dollar conglomerate following that earlier transition. The successive departures signal a comprehensive handover of leadership at one of the world's most prominent investment firms.
A court in Punjab has awarded the death penalty to a man from Uttar Pradesh for the rape and murder of a five-year-old boy. The case dates back to September 9, 2023, when the child was allegedly abducted while playing outside his home in New Deep Nagar. The court classified the crime as falling under the 'rarest of rare' category, which is the legal threshold required for awarding capital punishment in India. The convicted man from UP was found guilty of the heinous crime committed against the minor boy.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife Ann Michael have donated $15,000 to cover classroom wish lists for all 54 teachers and support specialists at Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School in Providence, Rhode Island. The contribution was made through their MayeDay Family Foundation. The gesture is particularly meaningful given that 98% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the community's economic challenges. The donation aims to provide educators with the supplies and resources they need to support their students.
A Florida city's recent zoning change has prevented a resident from building a retirement home on a lot he purchased nearly 18 years ago. The man had originally acquired the property with clear plans to develop it for his retirement. New city regulations, designed to promote commercial growth in the area, now stand in the way of his construction plans. He has filed a legal challenge arguing that the zoning changes violate his constitutional rights as a property owner. The case highlights the broader impact that shifting municipal zoning laws can have on long-term property owners and their expectations.
The father of a Nithari case victim has raised suspicions over the death of convicted killer Surendra Koli, claiming it was murder rather than suicide. Koli was discovered hanging in Haridwar, and police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of his death. The victim's father believes Koli may have been silenced due to crucial information he possibly held about the case. The Nithari case gained national attention after skeletal remains of multiple victims were found in Noida. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of death as investigations remain ongoing.
Piping plovers have returned to Wisconsin Point for the first time in nearly 50 years, marking a significant conservation milestone. A $4.5 million habitat restoration project was responsible for the birds' return, creating 14 acres of nesting and feeding grounds. The new habitat was built using sediment dredged from the local harbor. To protect the vulnerable birds, authorities have introduced seasonal closures and predator exclosures in the area.
