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  • Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Confirms Filing of 12,000-Page Chargesheet in Murder Case Investigation

    Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Confirms Filing of 12,000-Page Chargesheet in Murder Case Investigation

    Dec 13, 2025 12:02 am CST

    Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the successful filing of a comprehensive 12,000-page chargesheet in a significant criminal case, with several individuals charged with murder and other offenses. The investigation involved evidence from both Assam and Singapore, with authorities confident in securing convictions. Next steps include establishing a Fast Track Court through the Gauhati High Court.

  • Assam CIC Resigns After Brother

    Assam CIC Resigns After Brother's Arrest in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation

    Nov 06, 2025 02:01 pm CST

    Assam Chief Information Commissioner Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta resigns following his brother Shyamkanu Mahanta's arrest in connection with popular singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore. Seven individuals now face serious charges as investigators build their case, with a chargesheet expected by December 17.

  • Kannada Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and 16 Others Face Murder Charges in Renukaswamy Case

    Kannada Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and 16 Others Face Murder Charges in Renukaswamy Case

    Nov 04, 2025 02:29 am CST

    Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and 16 others have been formally charged with murder, kidnapping, and criminal conspiracy in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case. All accused have pleaded not guilty, with the trial set to begin on November 10. Prosecutors allege the victim was kidnapped and fatally beaten after sending inappropriate messages to Darshan's associate Pavithra Gowda.

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    Zubeen Garg's Police Officer Cousin Arrested in Connection with Singer's Mysterious Singapore Yacht Party Death

    Oct 08, 2025 05:39 pm CST

    Sandipan Garg, deputy superintendent in the Assam Police Service and cousin of famous singer Zubeen Garg, has been arrested as the fifth suspect in the investigation of the singer's mysterious drowning death during a Singapore yacht party. After five days of interrogation, Sandipan faces serious charges including murder and criminal conspiracy along with four other individuals connected to the North East India Festival event where the tragedy occurred.

  • Four Arrested in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation as Murder Charges Added to Case

    Four Arrested in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation as Murder Charges Added to Case

    Oct 03, 2025 01:34 pm CST

    The Assam Police Special Investigation Team has arrested four individuals in connection with singer Zubeen Garg's death, including his bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and co-singer Amritprava Mahanta. Murder charges have been filed as investigators examine video evidence from the yacht party where the 52-year-old singer was found floating face down after going for a swim during the North East India Festival.

  • Murder Charges Filed Against Manager and Festival Organizer in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation

    Murder Charges Filed Against Manager and Festival Organizer in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation

    Oct 03, 2025 01:24 am CST

    Assam Police have filed murder charges against Zubeen Garg's manager Siddharth Sharma and festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta following the renowned singer's mysterious death in Singapore on September 19. The investigation intensified after pharmaceutical drugs were discovered in Garg's bag, which was in Sharma's possession. Both suspects are now in police custody as authorities work to establish a timeline of the singer's final hours.

  • UK Court: Indian-Origin Parents Charged with Murder After 3-Year-Old Dies from Deliberate Starvation

    UK Court: Indian-Origin Parents Charged with Murder After 3-Year-Old Dies from Deliberate Starvation

    Oct 02, 2025 01:41 am CST

    An Indian-origin couple faces serious charges in a London court after allegedly starving their three-year-old daughter to death. Manpreet Jatana and Jaskiret Singh Uppal have been charged with murder, manslaughter, and child neglect after authorities found their daughter Penelope's severely malnourished body in their west London home. Medical evidence suggests prolonged starvation resulting in fatal ketoacidosis. The couple remains in custody until their December court hearing.

  • All About Jimmy Kimmel, Talk Show Host Suspended Over Comments On Charlie Kirk

    All About Jimmy Kimmel, Talk Show Host Suspended Over Comments On Charlie Kirk

    Sep 18, 2025 12:57 pm CST

    Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's television show has been taken off the air "indefinitely" after criticism over his remarks on the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

  • Judge Tosses Terrorism Charges Against Luigi Mangione, Murder Count Stands

    Judge Tosses Terrorism Charges Against Luigi Mangione, Murder Count Stands

    Sep 16, 2025 11:52 pm CST

    A judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against him.

  • Charlie Kirk Murder Accused Once Bragged About Long-Range Shot: Ex-Colleague

    Charlie Kirk Murder Accused Once Bragged About Long-Range Shot: Ex-Colleague

    Sep 14, 2025 03:32 pm CST

    Tyler Robinson has been arrested for killing Charlie Kirk on Tuesday.