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Teen Released on Bail for Double Murder Fatally Stabs 15-Year-Old in Delhi: Police Investigation Underway
Sep 26, 2025 06:36 pm CST
A juvenile offender, recently released on bail for a double murder case, has allegedly stabbed a 15-year-old boy to death in northeast Delhi's Seelampur area. The incident occurred near a police post, triggering protests from the victim's family. Police have apprehended the suspect, recovered the weapon, and are investigating the motive behind this latest violent crime in an area reportedly experiencing recurring homicides.
Tamil Nadu Police Officers Sentenced to 11 Years for Teen's Custodial Death in Landmark Ruling
Sep 26, 2025 06:34 pm CST
In a groundbreaking verdict, the Madurai District and Sessions Court has sentenced four police officers to 11 years imprisonment for the 2019 custodial death of 17-year-old Muthu Karthik. The court also ordered investigation against other officers for evidence tampering and mandated action against medical professionals who concealed torture evidence, marking a rare instance of accountability in custodial death cases in Tamil Nadu.
MiG-21 Fighter Jets Complete Historic Final Flight After Six Decades of Service in Indian Air Force
Sep 26, 2025 06:27 pm CST
After more than six decades of distinguished service, the legendary MiG-21 fighter jets flew their final mission through Indian skies on Friday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honored the Russian-origin warhorses during a ceremonial decommissioning event in Chandigarh, celebrating their crucial contributions to multiple conflicts including the 1971 war with Pakistan, the 1999 Kargil conflict, and the 2019 Balakot air strikes. The retirement marks the end of an era for India's first supersonic fighter aircraft that shaped the nation's military aviation capabilities.
Uninvited Village Headman Shoots and Kills Host at Child's Naming Ceremony in Uttar Pradesh
Sep 26, 2025 06:22 pm CST
A 23-year-old father was fatally shot during his son's naming ceremony in Mohanpur village, Shahjahanpur, when the village headman allegedly opened fire after being excluded from the invitation list. The 48-year-old suspect was subsequently beaten by guests and is now hospitalized in serious condition as police investigate the incident.
Arvind Kejriwal Defends Sonam Wangchuk Amid Ladakh Statehood Controversy
Sep 26, 2025 06:10 pm CST
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has publicly condemned the Central government's treatment of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, calling it "cheap politics" amid ongoing tensions in Ladakh over statehood demands and Sixth Schedule inclusion. Authorities have imposed gathering restrictions in Leh while government negotiations with local representatives continue, with the next High-Powered Committee meeting scheduled for October 6th.
BJP Accuses Karnataka Government of "Begging" After Wipro's Premji Declines Road Access Request
Sep 26, 2025 06:03 pm CST
The BJP has criticized Karnataka's Congress government for seeking Wipro chairman Azim Premji's help with Bengaluru's traffic problems, calling it a "begging bowl" approach after Premji declined to open the company's Sarjapur campus to public traffic. Premji cited legal challenges and SEZ regulations while emphasizing the need for scientific, long-term solutions to address the city's notorious traffic congestion along the Outer Ring Road corridor.
Indian Generic Medicines Unaffected by Trump's 100% Pharmaceutical Import Tariff
Sep 26, 2025 05:57 pm CST
President Trump's new 100% tariff on pharmaceutical imports targets only patented and branded products, leaving Indian generic medicines unaffected according to the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance. With Indian companies supplying 47% of US pharmaceutical needs and generating $219 billion in healthcare savings in 2022 alone, industry leaders remain confident in their market position as they continue providing affordable medications to American consumers.
Supreme Court of India Rejects Petition to Ban Salman Rushdie's "The Satanic Verses"
Sep 26, 2025 05:51 pm CST
India's Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to ban Salman Rushdie's controversial novel "The Satanic Verses," effectively upholding the Delhi High Court's previous ruling that nullified the 1988 import ban imposed by the Rajiv Gandhi government. The bench noted that the petition was essentially challenging the High Court's judgment, which had concluded that since authorities could not produce the original ban notification, it must be presumed non-existent.
PM Modi Launches Bihar's Mahila Rojgar Yojana: 75 Lakh Women Receive Rs 10,000 Each for Economic Empowerment
Sep 26, 2025 05:40 pm CST
Prime Minister Modi virtually launched Bihar's Rs 7,500-crore Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, transferring Rs 10,000 each to 75 lakh women for self-employment opportunities. This NDA government initiative aims to foster economic independence with potential additional support up to Rs 2 lakh per beneficiary in subsequent phases.
Haryana Launches Rs 5,000 Crore Lado Lakshmi Yojana: Monthly Financial Aid for 20 Lakh Women
Sep 26, 2025 05:28 pm CST
Haryana's government has introduced the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, providing Rs 2,100 monthly payments to approximately 20 lakh eligible women aged 23-60 years from low-income families. With a Rs 5,000 crore annual budget, this digital-first initiative features mobile application registration and aims to strengthen women's economic independence across the state.