Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was introduced to provide a strong remedy against the institutionalized social vice of dowry harassment. (AI imge) In a significant judgement delivered on 22.07.2025, the Supreme Court pointed out that though laws protecting women against cruelty and dowry harassment cannot be eliminated, misuse of the same has to…
Remaining game: MI (Jan 30) Gujarat Giants (GG) are second on the points table with eight points, but their playoff qualification isn’t certain yet because of their low net run-rate. Their last match against Mumbai Indians (MI) will decide their future. A win, by any margin, will take GG to the playoffs, but a loss…
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats reached a deal with the White House late Thursday to prevent a partial government shutdown by moving to temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks, providing more time to negotiate new restrictions for federal immigration agents carrying out President Trump’s deportation campaign. The deal follows widespread outrage over the fatal…
On Tuesday, Trump said Cuba “will be falling pretty soon”, as long-time ally Venezuela no longer sends oil or money to the country after President Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces on 3 January. Previously, the South American nation was believed to be sending about 35,000 barrels of oil a day to Cuba. Source…
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC. Source link
Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As the cricketing world awaits final confirmation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on the team’s participation in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, captain Salman Ali Agha has removed at least one uncertainty by firmly locking in his batting position for the global event.Go Beyond…
As we age, it’s vital to take care of our mental health just as much as our physical health. However, mental health can often be overlooked or dismissed in the context of aging. This is especially true given the unique challenges that come with aging, such as retirement, health issues, and changes in social support…
Beauty giant Huda Beauty is embroiled in a boycott. Founder Huda Kattan’s social media posts on Iran and past claims about Israel sparked outrage. Consumers are demanding accountability from retailers like Sephora. This situation underscores the challenges for influencer-led brands when personal opinions intersect with global issues. The industry faces a new era of scrutiny….
Jan. 29—The Brownsville-Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is ranked fourth overall among the Top 30 Leading Metro Locations 2025 by Area Development magazine. The Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation (formerly the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation) announced the news earlier this month. The ratings reflect “the region’s strong performance in workforce readiness, economic strength and overall…
A Philadelphia man’s home was flooded on Thursday night after a possible water main break in the city’s Fairmount neighborhood. It happened around 9:15 p.m. along the 2300 block of Aspen Street. The Action Cam was on the scene as water was pouring up out of the sidewalk and rushing down the street. Bill Rapone,…