Twisha Sharma case: Ex-judge Giribala Singh returns to same court, this time as accused

IANS | May 29, 2026 7:43 PM

Bhopal, May 29 (IANS) Former district judge Giribala Singh returned to the Bhopal District Court on Friday under dramatically different circumstances from those in which she last walked its corridors more than two years ago. Giribala Singh, who retired as Principal District Judge in February 2023, appeared before the same court as an accused in the alleged dowry death case of her daughter-in-law, actor-model Twisha Sharma.

Govt notifies two new special economic zones in Puducherry

IANS | May 29, 2026 6:26 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Union government has notified two new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Puducherry as part of the continued push towards strengthening the country's industrial base, expanding exports, and deepening self-reliance in strategic sectors, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

India reaffirms support for Africa amid Ebola outbreak

IANS | May 29, 2026 4:56 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) As Africa grapples with a deadly Ebola outbreak, India on Friday expressed readiness to continue assisting affected countries and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in dealing with the health emergency.