A techie and a police sub-inspector were arrested in Satara for allegedly raping and abetting the suicide of a 28-year-old doctor. The techie's family claims the doctor harassed him, while police found chats indicating her stress. The doctor's suicide note named the two accused.
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Prominent Indian-origin scholar Ashley Tellis, a former Bush administration official, has been arrested by the FBI on charges of retaining classified documents and meeting with Chinese officials. His lawyers vehemently deny the allegations, stating Tellis is a respected advisor and will contest any claims of acting for a foreign adversary.
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A 68-year-old man in Muzaffarnagar, feeling neglected after his wife's death, shot his son dead and critically injured his daughter-in-law following an argument. The accused, Brijveer Sehrawat, used a licensed gun in the fatal incident. His grandson filed a complaint, leading to Brijveer's arrest.
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