The episode of The Point focusses on the death of a 33-year-old woman, Twisha Sharma, in Madhya Pradesh following alleged dowry harassment and other dowry deaths. Twisha Sharma's parents requested a second autopsy in Delhi, which a local court rejected while ordering the body be preserved in deep freeze. The husband remains absconding as the mother-in-law seeks bail. This case is one of four similar deaths reported across India within five days, highlighting systemic failures in addressing domestic abuse. So, how long will society continue to treat women as secondary citizens? Watch as panellists discuss how the societal preference for male children and the devaluation of daughters fuel dowry demands and trap women in abusive marriages.
A Bhopal court has rejected the plea for a second postmortem, citing a lack of jurisdiction to order the procedure at a medical facility in the national capital. However, the court partially allowed the application by directing the local police to ensure the victim's body is preserved at a sub-zero temperature.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Italy on the last leg of a five-nation tour, held bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on defence cooperation, maritime security, and technological advancements.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, discusses the growth of his political movement following remarks made by the Chief Justice of India on unemployed youth.
India and Italy have officially upgraded their bilateral relations to a special strategic partnership, marking a significant milestone in their diplomatic ties. The two nations announced the Joint Strategic Action Plan for 2025 to 2029, designed to provide a practical framework for future cooperation.
