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Committee Formed to Appeal to Supreme Court: Eshwar Khandre

The Bombay High Court declared that wives are not "deemed maids" and cannot be accused of cruelty for imperfect household chores. Overturning a divorce order, the court mandated a husband to pay Rs 20,000 monthly maintenance, emphasizing marriage as an equal partnership, not a service contract. Cruelty requires severe conduct, not minor marital disagreements.

Kipling Bungalow to be converted into an art gallery, first exhibition in June

The Bombay High Court dismissed a husband's divorce plea, stating a wife's failure to perform household chores does not constitute cruelty. Marriage is a partnership, not a service contract, and wives are not 'deemed maids.' The court also awarded the wife Rs 20,000 monthly for maintenance and accommodation.

Dismisses Plea Filed By Employees’ Assn

Referring to achievements such as Chandrayaan and the Digital India initiative, the minister said the future would be driven by research, innovation and the startup ecosystem. He also advised students to remain humble, face challenges courageously and remember the sacrifices of their parents and teachers.

Virat Kohli received a crucial lifeline in the IPL 2026 final. A diving catch by Shubman Gill was overturned after review. Kohli then played a match-winning unbeaten 75. Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down the target with 12 balls remaining. This victory secured their second consecutive IPL title. RCB bowlers had earlier restricted Gujarat Titans.

Officials Focus On Returning International Students and Fresh Admissions

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit has banned smart sunglasses for players and officials in the IPL with immediate effect due to their advanced communication features. Players must now deposit these devices, along with phones and smartwatches, before entering the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) on match days. Violations will lead to disciplinary action and potential penalties.

Odisha is set to introduce a new land leasing policy for short-term tourism projects like tent cities and glamping. The state government is exploring leases of up to 30 years, moving away from the traditional 99-year model. This initiative aims to boost innovative, eco-friendly tourism and optimize land use, encouraging investment in flexible, experience-based accommodations across the state.

Pop icon Katy Perry has emerged victorious in her ongoing legal saga, securing USD 3 million to pay for her attorney fees related to the contentious sale of her Montecito home. The court's decision favored Perry, requiring seller Carl Westcott to reimburse her costs after his failed attempt to backtrack on the sale confirmed by the court in 2020.

Olivia Rodrigo has defended her recent babydoll dress outfits, inspired by 90s icons like Kathleen Hanna and Courtney Love. She expressed concern that criticism of her modest attire, while more revealing outfits went unchallenged, highlights a cultural normalization of pedophilia. Rodrigo emphasized her intention was homage, not sexualization, and aims to protect young women from harmful rhetoric.

A pre-dawn Israeli airstrike killed three members of a Palestinian family, including a one-year-old child, in central Gaza on Sunday, a hospital said. At least 890 Palestinians have been killed since the October 10 ceasefire, according to Gaza's health ministry, which operates under Hamas authority and whose figures are considered reliable by the UN. The Israeli military says five of its soldiers have also been during the same period.