INDIA

North India is currently under siege from a brutal heatwave 2026, with temperatures skyrocketing to 48.2°C in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, and several other districts crossing 45–47°C, bringing life to a grinding halt. From overheating bikes and viral leafy canopies to empty roads, early school closures, and surging heatstroke cases, the UP heatwave has exposed the harsh reality of extreme heat in India driven by heat domes, climate change, rapid loss of green cover, and severe Ganga-Yamuna river pollution. While immediate survival tips are critical, this crisis also unveils massive Greentech business investment opportunities through YTC Ventures, offering long-term returns by funding climate resilience, renewable energy, and environmental restoration projects. As North India battles record heat, sustainable investments may hold the key to a cooler and more resilient future.

Twisha Sharma, a 32-year-old former Miss Pune, model, actress, and marketing professional, was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills on May 12, 2026, just five months after marrying lawyer Samarth Singh. Her family has alleged dowry harassment, mental and physical cruelty by husband Samarth Singh and mother-in-law Giribala Singh (a retired judge), claiming possible murder staged as suicide. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance amid allegations of institutional bias and procedural lapses. Samarth absconded for 10 days before surrendering, while claims of Twisha’s past relationships remain contested as character assassination. This high-profile case highlights India’s ongoing dowry death crisis, low conviction rates, and the need for systemic reforms in investigation and justice delivery.