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Two months into office, Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah faces scrutiny as his ambitious reform agenda lags, with key promises marked "overdue." His administration grapples with cabinet instability, legal challenges over decisions, and criticism of his governing style, including bypassing institutions and controversial enforcement actions.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has revoked the anticipatory bail granted to Giribala Singh, mother-in-law of deceased Twisha Sharma. The court found that the trial court failed to consider crucial evidence, including witness statements and postmortem findings, when granting the bail. The CBI is expected to take Singh into custody for further investigation into allegations of cruelty and dowry.

Byju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The remarkable thing about Byju’s is that it did not begin as a cynical idea. There was something authentic at its core. That is partly why the collapse feels so dramatic

Ten Indian sailors, held in Iran since July 2025 aboard the oil tanker MV Harbour Phoenix, have been freed following extensive diplomatic efforts. The crew was detained near Jask Port over alleged diesel smuggling. Coordinated actions by Indian authorities and stakeholders secured their release, with arrangements underway for their safe return home.

Karnataka's Congress faces a leadership crisis as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar's power struggle intensifies. The party high command is exploring options, including a potential national role for Siddaramaiah, to avert a political fallout and maintain stability, while speculation of mid-term polls looms.

Good that SC recognised voting as a constitutional right. But, for that to have meaning, ensuring inclusion in voter rolls must be EC’s positive duty. And the burden of justifying exclusion must shift to it. The judgment doesn’t address that

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt declared the era of manual coding over, stating that modern programmers now supervise AI agents. This significant shift, beginning around October last year, sees engineers assigning tasks to AI 'friends' and reviewing their output. Schmidt urged tech leaders to question traditional coding practices, emphasizing that outdated methods are now obsolete.

Eid-ul-Adha mornings are a beautiful, chaotic blend of family, food, and festive spirit. This guide offers perfect wishes for every relationship, from family group chats to professional colleagues. Whether you're aiming for heartfelt, humorous, or practical, these ready-to-use messages ensure you connect meaningfully during the celebrations.