A man was stabbed to death in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district by the husband of a woman with whom he was in a live-in relationship. The accused, Satish Jat, attacked Rajesh Kumawat alias Sonu alias Michael while he was sleeping. Satish was apprehended by family members and later taken into police custody.
US First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday announced that a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has taken effect beyond Oleshky two days ahead of schedule, with the move aimed at protecting civilians and facilitating the delivery of critical humanitarian aid to the conflict-affected area.
Businessman Robert Vadra expressed support for his son Raihan Vadra after Raihan's photo exhibition faced controversy over images of "vote chori" protests. Vadra stated that his son faces headwinds but will emerge stronger, while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the suppression of expression.
An 80-year-old woman was found murdered in her Mathura home on Sunday, with police suspecting a robbery as her jewellery was missing. The incident came to light when her domestic help discovered the body.
An 18-year-old Myanmar woman in Hyderabad has accused her husband and his three friends, all Myanmar nationals from a refugee camp, of confining and repeatedly sexually assaulting her over several months. Police have registered a case, and a search for the accused is underway.
A 23-year-old man, Devendra Chopde, allegedly murdered his uncle Tryambak Chopde and aunt Mangal in Wadad village, Hingoli district, Maharashtra. The double murder stemmed from a long-standing dispute between the families over a common well and passage. Devendra later surrendered to police.
A 16-year-old boy was apprehended in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly sexually assaulting a one-year-old toddler. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, and the teenager was sent to a juvenile observation home on Sunday following court proceedings.
Organisers of the Asian Games in Nagoya are actively addressing complaints regarding athlete accommodation, including issues with bed sizes in container huts and cabin sizes on the newly docked cruise ship, Costa Serena, which will house 4,000 participants.
Two men on a motorcycle opened fire outside the northwest Delhi home of Dubai-based businessman Sahil Jain early Wednesday. Police are investigating potential gang links, including the Rohit Godara and Lawrence Bishnoi gangs, after a viral audio claimed responsibility as a warning. No injuries were reported, but a car and an opposite house were hit.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the alleged censorship of her son Raihan Vadra's photography exhibition at Bikaner House. Raihan Vadra stated that the administration removed his pictures documenting recent Delhi protests, citing the current political climate, leading to a row over artistic freedom.
Artist and photographer Raihan Vadra, son of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, had many of his photographs documenting recent Delhi protests removed from his solo exhibition "No Idea is Final" at Bikaner House. The management cited the "current context and political climate" for the removal, a move criticised by Raihan and his mother as censorship and muzzling of artistic voices.
A sharp political slugfest erupted on Thursday as Congress leaders and INDIA bloc allies rallied behind MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's son, Raihan Vadra, accusing the authorities and Centre of censoring artistic expression after Bikaner House requested the removal of several photographs from his exhibition.
'When you are content with your life, you become a much more difficult customer for companies trying to persuade you to spend.' 'When you are unhappy or constantly comparing yourself with others, you become more vulnerable to advertising and impulsive purchases.'
During a rally in Michigan, former US President Donald Trump made an unexpected remark about rapper Nicki Minaj's appearance, drawing cheers before apologising for straying from his speech. Minaj later joined him on stage, expressing her support for his administration and discussing her views on the country's direction and children's issues.
Four individuals, including an aide to Samajwadi Party MP Laxmikant, alias Pappu Nishad, have been arrested in connection with the abduction of Vishal Kumar. Kumar had previously filed a complaint against the MP under the Prevention of Atrocity Act. Police rescued Vishal Kumar within 24 hours, thwarting a plan to take him to Ayodhya and kill him.
A man and five family members in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have been booked after he allegedly pronounced triple talaq to his wife over the phone following dowry demands. The victim, Ruksar, filed a complaint stating she was harassed for dowry and then given triple talaq when she refused.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Chennai for allegedly sexually assaulting a two-and-a-half-year-old girl in Ennore. The incident came to light when the child was taken to the hospital due to severe pain, leading to a police investigation and the subsequent arrest of the accused.
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. She went missing on Saturday night after attending a musical programme, and her body was found on Sunday morning. Police have arrested one person in connection with the crime, with initial investigations pointing to rape and murder.
At least 28 houses were set ablaze in separate incidents in Manipur's Kamjong district in the past 24 hours, with suspected militants targeting both Naga and Kuki settlements. This forced civilians to flee their homes and seek shelter. Incidents included the burning of abandoned Naga houses, an attack on a car, and the torching of Kuki homes after a civilian was killed. Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen condemned the violence.
Authorities in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, have demolished the three-storey house of Naushad, the main accused in a cracker factory blast that killed 13 people, including 11 children. The demolition followed the arrest of Naushad and two women, with police also suspending nine personnel for negligence and seeking other absconding suspects.
A man identified as Shakti Singh alias Bhura was brutally murdered in Ludhiana on Saturday by a group of assailants who attacked him with sharp-edged weapons, severed his hand, and delivered it to a grocery shop owner for his family. Singh, who had a history of criminal cases, succumbed to his injuries. Police have arrested the main accused, Gurmit Singh C D, and suspect the murder is a result of a long-standing feud, with investigations ongoing.
Police in Kollam, Kerala, busted an alleged counterfeit currency printing unit at a man's house, seizing equipment and fake notes worth approximately Rs 2.5 crore. The discovery was made during a probe into the man's disappearance and suspected hawala transactions.
A 20-year-old woman, Roshni, was murdered in Belwa Sudama village, Kushinagar, by 19-year-old Surjeet, who allegedly barged into her home and slit her throat. The incident, suspected to be a fallout of one-sided love, led to tension in the village. Villagers apprehended the accused, who was later handed over to the police and is currently undergoing treatment and questioning. Heavy police deployment is in place, and an investigation is underway, with officials noting the victim and accused were from different communities.
A 60-year-old woman was found murdered in her home in Gandhare village, Palghar district, with robbery suspected as the motive. Her son discovered her body on Tuesday morning. Gold ornaments were missing, and her cupboard was ransacked. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating.
Four individuals, including a witch doctor, have been arrested in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district for the murder of a 46-year-old woman. The victim was allegedly killed on suspicion of practising black magic. Police found her body on Saturday morning and have registered a case under the BNS and Witchcraft Prevention Act.
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached the land and buildings of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, promoted by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. The agency alleges diversion of government funds for public works and illegal land occupation, estimating the current market value of the attached property at Rs 1,170 crore.
A special POCSO court in Thane has sentenced Aakash Baburao Thorat to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl in 2019. The court relied heavily on the victim's testimony, finding it credible despite defence attempts to discredit it. The accused was also fined and the victim was awarded compensation.
Biennial polls for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats resulted in significant upsets, with five sitting MLCs, including from BJP and Congress, losing. The fledgling Jan Suraaj Party secured its first victory. BJP won three seats, Independents two, while RJD, Jan Suraaj, and JD(U) each secured one. The results highlighted infighting within the INDIA bloc and a strong performance by new political forces.
Odisha Police arrested a 40-year-old man from Jamshedpur for allegedly murdering his mother and burying her body in their rented house in Puri almost two months ago. The accused was tracked across multiple states after the body was discovered.
Three individuals arrested for allegedly forcing a teenage boy, his father, and a friend to walk naked in Kolkata after the boy kissed his girlfriend, were paraded by police to reconstruct the incident. The accused, including the girl's father, uncle, and elder brother, were taken through the locality shirtless and in shorts, mirroring the humiliation they allegedly inflicted. The incident, stemming from vigilantism, led to public outrage and a police investigation into assault and alleged firearm use.
A woman travelling from Delhi airport to Gurugram faced a harrowing ordeal when her Uber driver allegedly misbehaved, locked her in the car, and demanded an inflated fare. Gurugram Police arrested the driver, Yasir, within hours after taking suo motu cognisance of her social media post, while Uber has removed the driver's access to its platform.
A 35-year-old woman was allegedly axed to death by her husband in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district following a domestic dispute. The accused, Mangil Sinku, has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.
A former Indian Army man, Sandeep, and two hired hitmen, Anuj and Avnish, have been arrested in Gurugram for the murder of Sandeep's cousin's 35-year-old wife, Neetu. The motive behind the crime was a land dispute, as Neetu had opposed the sale of land at a price Sandeep had agreed upon. The police solved the case within 12 hours of the victim's last rites, revealing that the accused had planned the murder, conducting a recce and then strangling Neetu on October 16.
In a tragic incident in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu, a man allegedly killed his wife by slitting her throat before committing suicide by hanging. Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Police in Kolkata have arrested the parents and maternal uncle of a 13-year-old girl after they allegedly paraded a 17-year-old boy, his father, and a friend naked through the streets. The incident occurred after the boy was caught kissing the girl. The boy's father claimed he was given a gun and forced to choose between shooting his son or walking naked. Public outrage followed the incident, leading to arrests and a police investigation under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A 17-year-old girl was found dead near her home in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Police suspect she was raped and murdered, with initial findings indicating strangulation. A post-mortem report is awaited to confirm rape, and an investigation is underway.
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A 13-year-old girl in Kolkata was allegedly drugged and gang-raped, with the accused filming the act and using the video to blackmail her family for money. Police have launched an investigation based on the mother's complaint, though no arrests have been made till Tuesday.
India's private equity (PE) industry is transitioning from a 'spray and pray' approach to a more selective investment model, focusing on established businesses, greater strategic influence, and operational transformation to generate definitive returns, according to industry leaders Renuka Ramnath and Amit Chandra.
The Congress party and the INDIA bloc are planning a 'public impeachment' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of violating the Constitution and subverting electoral democracy. This comes after alleged denials of permission for their event, which they claim is an attempt by the government to silence criticism. The JD(U) has criticised the move as an insult to Parliament and the judiciary.
