Essential UPSC news analysis for Dec 18, 2025: Modi's Ethiopia visit elevates ties, India-Bangladesh security concerns, QCO rollback impact, and the crucial marital rape debate. Key takeaways for Prelims & Mains.
An Amritsar man used a GPS tracker to find his wife with another man at a hotel, reigniting a 15-year marriage dispute. The family alleges this is the second such incident. Full story inside.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asserts that India must criminalize marital rape to protect women's dignity and ensure equality. He criticizes the current legal exception as a colonial relic.
French President Macron privately warned Ukraine's Zelensky that the US might betray Ukraine on territory. European leaders express deep unease over US-Russia talks. Read the full report.
Leaked call reveals Macron's stark warning to EU leaders about potential US pressure on Ukraine. What does this mean for the war and global security? Read the full report.
Veteran journalist reveals Rajesh Khanna's marital expectations that led to separation with Dimple Kapadia. A psychologist explains the impact of such restrictions on relationships.
A new study reveals Bengaluru tops Indian cities in extramarital dating app usage. Experts cite loneliness and tech as catalysts, leading to undefined 'situationships'.
A 36-year-old woman was murdered by her husband in her Jafrabad boutique. Police say he strangled her over suspicions of an extramarital affair. Read the full investigation details.
A 32-year-old man hacked his estranged wife to death in a Coimbatore working women's hostel. The murder was triggered after he received an intimate photo of her with her lover. Read the full story.
A 32-year-old man brutally murdered his estranged wife in Coimbatore over her extramarital affair, then posted a selfie with her body on WhatsApp. Police have arrested the accused.
A woman from Delhi's industrialist family found dead at Vasant Vihar home. Mother demands CBI inquiry after FIR reveals years of abuse, intimidation. Police register abetment to suicide case.
Telangana High Court confirms divorce for couple separated 17 years, citing irretrievable breakdown. Husband ordered to pay ₹30 lakh as final alimony settlement. Read the full legal analysis.
Telangana High Court upholds divorce after 17-year separation, citing irretrievable breakdown. Husband ordered to pay ₹30 lakh alimony as final settlement. Read the full story.
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A 38-year-old housewife, daughter-in-law of an industrialist, died by suicide at her Vasant Vihar home. Police investigation underway, no suicide note found but diary seized. Family disputes emerge.
40-year-old daughter-in-law of leading pan masala company owner dies by suicide in Delhi. Police recover suicide note, diary entries revealing marital discord since 2010 marriage.
Delhi High Court grants divorce to husband, ruling wife's pregnancy cannot negate established cruelty. Justice Sharma emphasizes pregnancy doesn't validate marital cruelty. Read the landmark judgment.
BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleges Congress betrayed Backward Classes by not implementing 42% reservations in local bodies. Read how the party plans to expose this political deception.
Badminton star Saina Nehwal opens up about the difficult decision to separate from husband Parupalli Kashyap, citing career transitions and evolving mindsets as key reasons.
Kerala social media influencers Mariyo Joseph and Jiji Mariyo face marital dispute as wife files assault complaint. The couple has been living apart for nine months. Read full details.
A new international study reveals couples who meet online report lower relationship satisfaction and less intense love. Discover why your meeting story matters.
New Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches scathing attack on predecessor Naveen Patnaik, alleging betrayal of Nuapada district's trust and development neglect in fiery political confrontation.
Witness the epic saga of 120 Indian soldiers who defied impossible odds in the Battle of Rezang La. Farhan Akhtar's powerful new film trailer drops, revealing China's betrayal and ultimate Indian valor.
Right-wing commentators claim Indian-American 'betrayal' led to GOP's Virginia defeat, igniting controversy and 'Indians Go Home' rhetoric in US political discourse.
Shocking domestic dispute in Deoghar results in husband and wife fighting each other to death. Police investigation reveals disturbing details about the tragic incident.
A shocking case emerges from Surat where an RTO inspector used a GPS tracking device to stalk his own wife, leading to his suspension and police investigation.
In an emotional revelation, the widow of former BJD leader Dholakia exposes how political treachery deeply affected her husband before his untimely demise, shaking Odisha's political landscape.
In a stunning twist from Uttar Pradesh, a woman allegedly steals jewellery worth ₹50 lakh that her husband had set aside for his sister's wedding. The family drama unfolds with police complaints and shocking revelations.
Popular South Korean singer Sung Si-kyung reveals shocking betrayal by his long-time manager involved in serious financial misconduct over years of partnership.
A Garhwa circle inspector's wife locks him inside their official residence after discovering alleged infidelity, creating a major scene in the police quarters.