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Family of Meerut Drum Murder Accused to Sell Home and Relocate After Social and Financial Devastation
Nov 07, 2025 12:41 pm CST
Eight months after the shocking murder case where Muskan Rastogi and her lover allegedly killed her husband Saurabh Rajput, dismembered his body, and concealed it in a cement-filled drum, the accused's family has decided to leave Meerut. Facing social isolation and financial ruin, they've put their house up for sale in hopes of starting fresh elsewhere, while the accused remain in judicial custody.
Investigation Launched After Father Claims 6-Month-Old Baby's Death May Not Be Natural in Tamil Nadu
Nov 07, 2025 11:57 am CST
Authorities in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district are exhuming a six-month-old baby's body for a fresh post-mortem after the father alleged the infant's death might be connected to his wife's relationship with another woman. Initially registered as an unnatural death during breastfeeding, police are now seeking medical clarity before determining if criminal proceedings are warranted.
Technical Glitch at Delhi Airport ATC System Causes Significant Flight Delays
Nov 07, 2025 11:54 am CST
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport experienced significant operational disruptions on Friday morning due to a technical malfunction in the Air Traffic Control system, causing flight delays exceeding 30 minutes. This incident follows similar technical issues reported earlier in the week, affecting check-in processes across multiple airlines including Air India, despite previous announcements that normal operations had been restored.
West Bengal Makes State Anthem Mandatory in School Morning Assemblies Alongside National Anthem
Nov 07, 2025 11:47 am CST
The West Bengal government has mandated that all state-run and state-aided schools must now include Rabindranath Tagore's 'Banglar Mati Banglar Jol' as a prayer song in morning assemblies alongside the National Anthem. Education Minister Bratya Basu stated this initiative aims to promote communal harmony and social consciousness among students.
Brazilian Woman's Photo Used in Indian Voter Fraud Allegations: "I've Never Even Been to India"
Nov 07, 2025 11:46 am CST
A Brazilian hairdresser, Larissa Nery, discovered her photograph was at the center of Indian political controversy after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged her image appeared multiple times in Haryana voter lists. Nery, who has never visited India, expressed concern about the unauthorized use of her 8-year-old stock photo that was originally taken casually by a photographer friend and has since been downloaded over 400,000 times from free stock photo websites.
Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers Protest Escalates as Demonstrators Throw Slippers at Minister's Car
Nov 07, 2025 10:40 am CST
Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka intensified their eight-day protest by throwing slippers at Minister Shivanand Patil's car in Belagavi while demanding higher crop prices. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has scheduled a crucial meeting with sugar mill owners and requested urgent talks with Prime Minister Modi as agricultural unrest grows across North Karnataka districts.
PM Modi to Inaugurate Four New Vande Bharat Express Trains: Enhancing Connectivity Across India
Nov 07, 2025 10:30 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains during his two-day visit to Varanasi, significantly reducing travel times between major destinations. The new routes include Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru, aimed at enhancing regional connectivity, promoting tourism, and supporting economic development across India.
Supreme Court Confronts Centre Over Delays in Tribunal Reforms Case Amid CJI's Approaching Retirement
Nov 07, 2025 10:21 am CST
The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the Centre's repeated requests to adjourn hearings on the constitutional validity of the 2021 Tribunal Reforms Act. Chief Justice Gavai, who retires on November 23, questioned whether the government intended to delay resolution until after his retirement, noting that the Act contains provisions nearly identical to those previously struck down by the Court for undermining judicial independence.
Record-Breaking Voter Turnout in Bihar Elections Signals Political Change, Says Prashant Kishor
Nov 07, 2025 09:10 am CST
Bihar's first phase of assembly elections recorded a 64.46% voter turnout - the highest in 30 years, according to Election Commission data. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor interprets this exceptional participation as a clear indication of imminent political change in the state, with the second phase scheduled for November 11 and results to be announced on November 14.
Chemical Engineer Takes Own Life Due to Stock Market Losses in Haridwar: A Mental Health Crisis
Nov 07, 2025 07:43 am CST
A tragic incident occurred in Haridwar where a chemical engineer named Love Kumar committed suicide by locking himself in a smoke-filled room after suffering significant financial losses in the stock market. Police found a suicide note citing financial hardships and property disputes as reasons for his extreme action. Mental health helplines are available for those in need of support.