Anil Kapoor celebrated his son-in-law Karan Boolani's birthday on Monday with an Instagram tribute praising his creative work and personal growth. The actor posted two photographs showing him adjusting Boolani's tie while both wore black suits, and another image featuring his daughter Rhea Kapoor alongside her husband.
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja shared a birthday message for the filmmaker and posted a photograph of Boolani with her son Vayu. The actress described Boolani as her child's favorite storyteller and uncle in the caption accompanying the casual snapshot.
Rhea Kapoor and Boolani met on the set of Aisha in 2010 before marrying on Aug. 15, 2021, at Anil Kapoor's Juhu home. The couple maintained their relationship privately for 13 years...
Sindh recorded 142 honor killings through 2025, with women comprising 105 of those deaths, as civil society groups criticized weak enforcement of protective laws. Family members committed most murders, with 38 husbands, 24 brothers, and six fathers among the perpetrators, while 46 extended relatives and seven outsiders also participated. Rights activist Anis Haroon told Dawn that adequate legislation exists, but the state fails to enforce laws due to political considerations.
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan member Mehnaz Rehman described honor killing as an industry involving blood money, compensation, and women exchanged through jirgas as settlements. Attorney Sara Malkani emphasized the need for stronger protection mechanisms...
The Lanka Premier League will run from Dec. 1 to 23, marking its longest season with 24 matches across three venues in Sri Lanka. Indian cricketers will compete for the first time in the tournament's six-year history, though organizers have not disclosed their identities. The league phase features five franchises playing each other twice before the top four teams advance to the playoffs.
Matches will take place at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, and Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla. Tournament Director Samantha Dodanwela said the league provides critical preparation ahead of next year's World Cup. The playoff structure begins with the top...
Eli Lilly will invest over $1 billion in India over the coming years to expand its contract manufacturing capabilities, the U.S. pharmaceutical company announced on Monday. The investment aims to improve global access to treatments for obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and autoimmune disorders.
The company will establish a manufacturing and quality facility in Hyderabad to provide technical oversight for its contract manufacturing operations throughout India. Lilly will begin hiring engineers, chemists, analytical scientists, quality professionals, and managers to support the expansion.
Nivruti Rai, managing director of Invest India under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, said the investment demonstrates confidence...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Rs 5,00,000 compensation and home-guard positions for families of 23 victims killed in landslides and floods in North Bengal's hills, Terai, and Dooars regions. She departed for the affected areas on Monday afternoon to assess the damage and stated the government would provide one family member from each victim's household with employment in the state police. Banerjee attributed the disaster to water releases from Bhutan's dams, calling it a man-made crisis similar to flooding in South Bengal caused by the Damodar Valley Corporation.
Opposition Leader Suvendu Adhikari criticized Banerjee's response as deflecting responsibility through blame-shifting. He argued she alternately targets...
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi pledged on Monday that Kenya will collaborate with the United Nations to guarantee transparent elections in 2027. Mudavadi met with Akinyemi Adegbola, the East Africa Division's Principal Electoral Advisor for the United Nations Needs Assessment Mission, at his Railways office. The Cabinet Secretary requested the delegation examine technology influences, social media impacts, and artificial intelligence effects on electoral processes.
The United Nations team arrived following a request from Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairman Erastus Ethekon, submitted one month earlier. Mudavadi assured officials the government would respect IEBC independence, but provide necessary support...
Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo stepped down on Monday from her vice chairperson role on President William Ruto's Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests. Odhiambo cited court intervention that halted the panel's operations before its 120-day mandate could be fulfilled, and she expressed frustration that victims seeking audiences with the panel remained unheard as deadlines approached.
The panel was formed to reform Kenya's inadequate victim reparations framework, addressing police overreach against protesters. Odhiambo submitted her resignation to the Head of Public Service, and she stated her oath of office required protecting the Law Society's integrity from adversaries. She...
Kwale County families confronted prolonged legal battles after young girls suffered sexual assault by trusted community members on Monday. Seven-year-old Amina endured defilement by a neighbor who lured her with money and fruit before disappearing for three months after the 2023 attack. The suspect escaped custody in early 2025 with assistance from his uncle after requesting a retrial, and the three-year case remains unresolved despite witness testimony from the victim and medical professionals.
Another survivor named Ann received treatment for a sexually transmitted disease after a barber assaulted her in a remote mango plantation. Thirteen-year-old Camilla testified against a neighbor who threatened her with a panga and held her...
Unknown individuals abducted former Tanzanian ambassador Humphrey Polepole from his Dar es Salaam residence in the early morning hours on Monday, according to his family. Brother Godfrey Polepole discovered the broken door, cut the electrical wires, and substantial blood at the scene after the alleged kidnapping. Dar es Salaam police chief Jumanne Muliro acknowledged receiving reports about the incident, but questioned the circumstances by noting the former diplomat frequently claimed to be outside Tanzania. National police spokesperson David Misime confirmed authorities were investigating after reviewing online reports of the attack.
Polepole resigned from his ambassadorial position to Cuba earlier this year after publicly denouncing...
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