N Rangasamy has been sworn in as Puducherry's Chief Minister for a fifth term, leading an AINRC-BJP NDA government. He secured victory in two constituencies during the recent assembly elections. The NDA coalition holds a comfortable majority in the 30-member assembly, ensuring a stable government for the Union Territory.
Adani Enterprises and Dioxycle will partner to develop low-carbon chemical production in India, starting with a pilot plant for formic acid using renewable energy and captured CO2. This marks Adani Group's entry into the sector.
Sri Lanka U-19 comfortably chased down India U-19's 285/10, winning by 8 wickets to level the 3-match series 1-1. Dimantha Mahavithana starred with an unbeaten 155.
Veteran journalist Katie Couric, 69, experienced a frightening episode of transient global amnesia (TGA) at the Aspen Ideas Festival, losing several hours of short-term memory. Doctors ruled out a stroke and diagnosed the condition, which is a temporary memory glitch with no long-term effects.
PM Narendra Modi urged Australian businesses to invest in India during his visit, highlighting its growth story and potential in sectors like clean energy and infrastructure. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation, with AustralianSuper announcing a AUD 500 million investment in India's NIIF.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that a family court must declare a couple divorced even if talaq was pronounced privately under Muslim Personal Law, provided neither party disputes it. The court stated its role is to record the valid extra-judicial divorce for public record.
A love marriage between two civil services aspirants in Bihar has allegedly turned into a murder case, with police arresting a woman sub-inspector accused of having an extramarital affair with the victim's husband. The victim's brother filed an FIR alleging dowry harassment and murder.
