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Authorities in India have arrested the mother-in-law of a newlywed woman whose suspicious death has ignited a national debate over dowry violence. The 24-year-old bride was found dead in her husband’s home just 17 days after marriage, officials confirm.
India’s communist parties have lost 30 million voters since 2014, shrinking from 138 seats in Parliament to just 12 today. A sweeping electoral rout in West Bengal, once a communist stronghold, marks the most dramatic collapse.
A decade after abandoning farming, Kolar’s Ashoka Shivareddy returned to till the land—this time, to grow custard apples. His gamble on the drought-resistant fruit has yielded £1.8 million in revenue and inspired 400 neighboring growers to follow his lead.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a landmark meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, sealing a push for nuclear and renewable energy collaboration. The talks featured a joint pledge to fast-track a civil nuclear deal while accelerating solar and wind projects.
A 22-year-old bride’s death in Uttar Pradesh has ignited a war of words between families, police and activists. While authorities rule it a suicide, her relatives demand a murder probe after signs of torture are found.
India’s youth unemployment surged to 23.2% in July 2024, with graduates bearing the brunt. A new study reveals a widening gap between education levels and job market demands, leaving millions stranded despite academic qualifications.
Major Indian tech firms report steep losses as global clients cut contracts amid fears artificial intelligence will replace traditional outsourcing. Analysts warn the $300bn industry faces existential risk unless it adapts within 18 months.
Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar expresses optimism as negotiations with Iran aim to alleviate shipping hurdles in the critical Strait of Hormuz. The region's geopolitical tensions have long posed challenges for global trade.