Initial investigation suggests the crime stemmed from an ongoing family conflict, worsened by the father’s alcohol addiction and financial instability

An elderly British couple detained in Afghanistan for almost eight months were released on Friday, the Taliban authorities said, after pressure built to free the pair due to fears over their health.

Shares in Adani Group companies surged on Friday after markets regulator SEBI cleared the conglomerate of allegations made by US short-seller Hindenburg Research.