Proposal pretext turned fatal: Bengaluru woman arrested for allegedly burning boyfriend alive

In a case of marriage proposal turned fatal, a man was invited for a unique proposal from his girlfriend who blindfolded and tied him to a chair claiming to propose him in a new way but moments later burnt him alive. The woman was upset with the man, officials said.
PM Modi remembers victims on Pahalgam terror attack anniversary: ‘India will never bow down’

On the first anniversary of Pahalgam terror attack, PM Narendra Modi on X honoured the innocent victims that lost their life, saying ‘they will never be forgotten.’
Patna suicide: JEE aspirant found hanging, police recover suicide note; details here

A student preparing for the JEE examination died allegedly by suicide within the jurisdiction of the Gandhi Maidan Police Station in Patna on Tuesday at 8:30 pm, police said.The deceased has been identified as Saurabh Kumar, the son of Mahesh Yadav, a resident of Amas in the Gaya district.
Delhi-NCR Weather Update: 3-day heatwave alert issued, temperature may rise to 44°Celsius

A heatwave yellow alert is in effect for Delhi from Tuesday to Friday, as the IMD forecasts a steep temperature spike and persistent hot weather.
AI is changing how Texas universities teach computer science as job market slows

Admissions to Texas computer science programs are down roughly 20%, professors said, but they still see a future for their students.
Corpus Christi leaders weigh how much to reduce customers’ water use amid growing crisis

A proposal the city council is expected to vote on next week includes requiring customers to cut their water use by 25% and imposing additional fees on water used beyond certain limits.
Some Dallas County Republicans trying to revive precinct voting that created chaos in primary

A new lawsuit wants a court to set aside an agreement to let voters use any countywide voting location for next month’s runoff.
Testing finds toxic metals where Tesla lithium refinery discharges wastewater in South Texas

The drainage district that commissioned the testing has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the company, which says it is in compliance with all requirements for its state wastewater discharge permit.
Michael and Susan Dell become UT Austin’s first $1 billion donors

The couple’s latest $750 million investment will help build a new Austin medical center that will provide specialized care, such as MD Anderson cancer treatment, and integrate AI into care.
James Talarico calls for federal gas tax pause to combat surging fuel prices

A trade group argued that a federal gas tax suspension would be unlikely to show up in savings for drivers and would diminish needed infrastructure revenue.