A delivery agent who helped recover Noida techie Yuvraj's body from a waterlogged pit in Sector 150 said that though the police had arrived at the scene immediately, most officers were elderly. "The younger ones didn't go in themselves because the temperature was below freezing that day, and they didn't know how to swim," he added.

India needs a sweeping overhaul of its import tariff structure and customs administration to cut trade costs, strengthen manufacturing competitiveness and revive export growth, suggested the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report outlined the need for reforms, spanning tariff policy, customs procedures, export incentives and manpower deployment.

Addressing the issues related to mental health and prevention of suicides in higher educational institutions, the Supreme Court has asked the National Task Force to suggest a model ‘Universal Design Framework’, a model ‘Suicide Prevention and Postvention Protocol’ or a model ‘Student Well-being Protocol’.

A man in Madhya Pradesh’s Datia district allegedly bathed in the ashes of a funeral pyre and took the skull and bones of the deceased from a crematorium, triggering public outrage. The man allegedly spent the night in a room with the remains, according to a report. A community panchayat was later held, which decided to socially boycott him.

In a shocking case from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, a woman murdered her son after he saw her with another man. Fearing exposure, she pushed the five-year-old off a two-storey terrace. Although the death was initially considered an accident, her later confession and digital evidence led the court to sentence her to life imprisonment.

A research team led by Nagaland University has shown that carbon quantum dots made from fallen apple leaves can offer powerful, eco-friendly protection against metal corrosion. The researchers developed apple-leaf carbon quantum dots (ACDs) that effectively prevent copper corrosion in acidic environments. The study presents a sustainable alternative to conventional corrosion inhibitors.

Shanzeh Ali Rohail's red Tarun Tahiliani saree at her wedding to Nawaz Sharif's grandson Junaid Safdar sparked controversy after Pakistani influencer and stylist Moeed Shah accused her of copying Ananya Panday's 2025 Mumbai look. Calling it "repetitive and lacking wow factor," he criticised the choice of an Indian designer over Pakistani craftsmanship.

Indian equity markets continue to trade without clear direction as investors await signals from global geopolitics, the World Economic Forum in Davos, and the upcoming Union Budget. The Sensex rose 187 points to 83,570 and the Nifty 50 gained 28 points to 25,694 on Friday, led by IT and banking stocks, while broader markets remained mixed, according to exchange data.

Family of Deepak, who died by suicide after an alleged harassment video went viral in Kerala, said he was a responsible man, never got into trouble and could not bear mental pressure caused by false allegations. His father said Deepak was deeply distressed after returning from Kannur and stayed silent. Relatives said he even considered legal action.

Global oil prices may remain subdued in 2026 as supply continues to outpace demand, according to Atanu Mukherjee, CEO of Dastur Energy. Brent crude is expected to trade in the $50-60 range, reflecting oversupply and limited volatility. Lower prices could ease India's import bill, support inflation control, and influence refining, gas, and petrochemical strategies.