Delhi High Court Clarifies Principles on Interim Maintenance for Wives

The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that a wife cannot be assumed to be earning or financially self-sufficient while deciding interim maintenance. The court underlined that vague or unsupported claims about a spouse’s income carry no evidentiary value at the preliminary stage and must be backed by proper documentation before they can influence maintenance decisions.

Tamil Nadu Introduces India’s First Dedicated Deeptech Startup Policy

Tamil Nadu has taken a pioneering step in India’s innovation landscape by rolling out the country’s first policy exclusively focused on deeptech startups. The Tamil Nadu Deep-Tech Startup Policy 2025–26 is designed to bridge the gap between advanced scientific research and real-world commercial applications, reinforcing Tamil Nadu’s ambition to emerge as a national hub for frontier technologies.

Youngest Arab to Conquer Antarctica’s Highest Peak: Fatima Al Awadhi’s Vinson Triumph

At just 18, Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi has etched her name into mountaineering history by standing atop Mount Vinson, the highest point on Antarctica. Reaching the summit on January 6, 2026, she became the youngest Arab ever to do so—an achievement that places her among a very small circle of climbers who have braved one of the planet’s most unforgiving environments.

Indian Cinema Gains Global Spotlight as Kantara and Tanvi The Great Qualify for Oscars Race

Indian cinema has made a notable mark in the global awards circuit as two Indian films have entered the eligibility list for the Best Picture category at the 98th Academy Awards. As anticipation builds ahead of the Oscars, the development reflects a renewed and strategic effort by Indian filmmakers to gain recognition at the world’s most prestigious film honours.

The 53rd edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair is set to open on January 10 at Bharat Mandapam, ushering in a landmark moment in India’s cultural calendar with free entry for all visitors for the first time. Organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), the nine-day event is expected to attract more than two million visitors, further cementing India’s standing as one of the world’s most vibrant publishing and literary hubs.