It was considered previously that Salem may have committed the murder at someone else's behest.
Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam had initially demanded the death penalty
'Sleep is when your blood pressure falls; this nocturnal dip is when the heart gets rest.'
India's housing market has remained resilient this festival season (Dussehra-Diwali period), despite global macroeconomic challenges, tech-sector layoffs, and affordability pressures, with developers reporting 10-25 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in home sales across major cities.
Housing demand should improve nationwide after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points (bps) on Friday, said real estate industry executives. The rate cut comes after housing sales in top Indian cities in the first quarter of 2025 dipped 28 per cent due to skyrocketing residential property prices and geopolitical headwinds, according to Anarock.
Two other accused in the case, Mohammed Naeem Abdul Rahim Khan and Riyaz Siddique, have turned approvers.
Salem may have killed Jain at someone else's behest: Police
Real estate developers are hoping that the slew of tax concessions announced in Union Budget 2025, set to take effect this financial year, will spur demand for affordable and mid-segment housing, even as the broader housing market shows signs of fatigue.
Senior advocate K T S Tulsi contended that Salem was not extradited from Portugal under charges of conspiracy in the Jain murder and, therefore, he could not be framed on that count.
Police said they have found a note at the scene, in which the accused has purportedly admitted to killing the children due to the "betrayal" in their partnership in a bangle factory, and also mentioned his intent to commit suicide.
Leaders from around the world extended their greetings to India on its 76th Republic Day, emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations and expressing hope for a stronger future. The Indian diaspora across the globe celebrated the occasion with enthusiasm at Indian missions abroad, where the national tri-colour was unfurled, accompanied by cultural performances and patriotic fervour. The celebrations highlighted the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and its global partners.
The suspense over whether Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest the polls from Amethi and Raebareli respectively continued.
Television actor Arti Singh, best known for her stint on Bigg Boss 13, is all set to get married on April 25 in Mumbai.
The who's who of Bollywood made sure to attend Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus Web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.
Salem will also have to be produced in the Ajit Dewani murder case.
Power couples and STARS at a wedding reception.
Step inside Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan's beautiful Diwali, which started with making a rangoli with their sons, Taimur and Jeh.
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor had a special Christmas treat in store for the media when they put their daughter Raha under the spotlight and revealed her face to the world for the first time.
Bollywood pulled out their most glamorous outfits for Nita and Mukesh Ambani's Ganpati party at their home Antilia in south Mumbai.
A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.
Like every year, Sunita and Anil Kapoor organised a Karva Chauth get-together at their home in Mumbai.
The 71-year-old music composer is suffering from a urinary infection causing a problem in his kidney, sources said.
The cash-strapped real estate developer is in talks with banks to restructure its outstanding debt of Rs 1,825 crore (Rs 18.25 billion).
"In the backdrop of inadequate disclosure levels on share pledging, investment in such companies exposes an investor to severe price volatility in case a promoter is not able to meet payments or provide additional collaterals in a falling market," analysts at Crisil Equities said in a research report.
Housing prices may rise by 5-10 per cent in the next 3-6 months as the cost of funds for developers is expected to increase following the Reserve Bank of India's decision to raise key policy rates by 25 basis points.
Ranbir's cousins were in strength at Alia Bhatt's baby shower.
A former senior Central Bureau of Investigation official was on Monday sentenced to one-year imprisonment by a Delhi court for demanding and accepting bribe for not invoking TADA against the Jain brothers in the controversial 1991 Jain hawala case.
'While not everyone may be pleased with a NEET retest judgment, it would restore fairness and integrity to the process, giving all students an equal opportunity based on merit.' 'This decision would correct the injustices faced by deserving students who were disadvantaged by the initial compromised exam'
Kareena Kapoor hosted an intimate Diwali celebration for her family.
Show me one property whose price has actually fallen
Congress general secretary and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will flag off three Pratigya Yatras from Barabanki on Saturday to take to the people various resolutions adopted by the party ahead of the 2022 assembly elections.
A look at the pictures.
Families and friends have been spotted driving up to the Vastu building in Pali Hill, north west Mumbai, to attend the couple's mehendi ceremony.
Look, who we spotted at the party Alia, Ranbir hosted after their wedding.
India Inc on Monday gave a thumbs down to the Interim Budget 2009-10, proposed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, saying it is a non-event and more of a political statement.
Realty prices may go up by anything between 10 to 15 per cent in the next six to nine months, with demand exceeding supply, real estate developers said on Friday.
Urban development minister Jaipal Reddy said on Friday that he would also ask the finance minister to review his decision to bring the real estate sector under the service tax net. Real estate players were unanimous that the extra burden would be passed to the consumer if, indeed, the service tax is imposed.
Kareena Kapoor spent her 42nd birthday on September 21 hosting multiple parties for her friends and family.
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