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Twisha Sharma's funeral was held in Bhopal as her family continues to demand justice in the alleged dowry death case. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter, citing institutional bias, while a second post-mortem is being conducted. Her husband, the prime accused, has been arrested and remanded to police custody.

The Twisha, Deepika and Pushpendri cases have sparked outrage, but activists say dowry never really went away. It simply took on a more invisible and just as deadly form

Russia launched a large overnight missile and drone assault on Ukraine, reportedly using Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon missiles in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks inside Russia. Ukrainian authorities said two people were killed and 56 injured in strikes across Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Russia used the hypersonic Oreshnik missile, causing widespread damage to homes, schools and infrastructure.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk acknowledged a positive step in talks between Ladakh representatives and the Centre, but warned trust-building remains incomplete. He cited unresolved protest cases and institutional issues, fearing Ladakh could become "another Manipur" due to growing unrest. Wangchuk stressed that government intent will be judged by actions on these outstanding matters.

For the first time in J&K, multiple investment units with a valuation of more than ₹500 crore each have been set up

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sharply criticized New York City's public school spending, likening its inefficiencies to a poorly run business. He argued that substantial funds aren't reaching teachers, despite high per-student costs. Bezos also dismissed 'tax-the-rich' policies, advocating for identifying and solving root causes of economic struggles instead.

Mumbai Indians tried a new tactic in their final league match. They used three overs of spin in the Powerplay against Rajasthan Royals. This unusual strategy was also seen against Lucknow Super Giants earlier in IPL 2026. It is a rare move for the team in their IPL history. Mumbai Indians have had a mixed season in IPL 2026.

Leaked records reveal Iran's Revolutionary Guards secretly acquired advanced Chinese satellite communication equipment via a UAE-based procurement network. The technology, crucial for Tehran's drone and missile programs, was shipped through Dubai, highlighting sophisticated methods to bypass Western sanctions and reach Iran's military apparatus.