A 27-year-old Hindu woman in Ulhasnagar has accused Imran Sheikh of ‘love jihad’, alleging he concealed his Muslim identity to marry her and subsequently forced her to adopt Islamic customs. Sheikh and two of his brothers have been arrested for cheating and hurting religious sentiments.
Kavery Nambisan is a surgeon and a novelist from Karnataka. She has won the Tata Excellence Award for her work in tea plantations in Tamil Nadu. She has written articles and essays on medical and literary issues. Her novels include ‘The Scent of Pepper’, ‘The Story That Must Not Be Told’ and ‘A Town Like
The Indian rupee hit a record low of 96.70 against the US dollar on Tuesday, extending its losing streak to eight sessions. Rising crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows, and a strong dollar due to global risk aversion are key factors. Forex traders also cited supply-chain disruptions. The Reserve Bank of India’s intervention and import
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay appointed his spiritual advisor as Officer on Special Duty. Public outcry led to the swift revocation of this appointment. This event underscores the deep-rooted influence of astrology in Indian politics. Many leaders privately consult astrologers for crucial decisions. This practice continues despite public scrutiny and modern governance.
US President Donald Trump revealed the United States was hours from striking Iran, with warships ready, before a diplomatic opening prompted a pause. He warned of further “big hits” if negotiations fail, but Gulf leaders urged him to hold off. Iran’s army countered by threatening to “open new fronts” if strikes resume.
Spanish police arrested Jonathan Andic, son of late Mango founder Isak Andic, in connection with his father’s December 2024 death. Initially ruled an accident, the case reopened after inconsistencies in Jonathan’s testimony emerged. Family sources express full confidence in his innocence, awaiting further investigation.
NATO is considering deploying forces to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz if the blockade persists into July, a move that would significantly alter the alliance’s stance on the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Growing economic pressure from soaring energy prices is driving this reconsideration, with leaders set to discuss the issue at an upcoming
RR made three changes with Sandeep Sharma, Sushant Mishra and Lhuan-dre Pretorious coming into the playing XI.
