In a verdict delivered in Kotdwar, Pulkit Arya, owner of Vanantra Resort, along with Saurabh Bhaskar and Ankit Gupta, received life imprisonment for the murder of a 19-year-old receptionist. The case, involving charges of murder, destruction of evidence, and sexual harassment, sparked public outrage in Uttarakhand. The victim was killed for refusing to provide "special services" to a VIP guest.
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An IRS officer Gaurav Garg filed a police complaint in Lucknow. He alleged that Joint Commissioner Yogendra Kumar Mishra assaulted him. The assault stemmed from a three-month-old dispute. The dispute was regarding the captaincy of a departmental cricket team. Mishra allegedly threatened and harassed team members. He physically attacked Garg in his office.
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A Gnanasekaran has been convicted on 11 charges, including rape, by the Chennai Mahila Court in the Anna University case. Judge M Rajalakshmi will announce the sentence on June 2. The survivor reported that Gnanasekaran threatened her and later raped her on campus, recording the assault.
During MIT's graduation, Indian-American student Megha Vemuri criticized the university's ties with the Israeli military, specifically Elbit Systems, and voiced support for Palestine. She accused Israel of attempting to erase Palestine and urged MIT to sever its connections.
In 2022, Elon Musk issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Apple, demanding a $5 billion deal for SpaceX to become the exclusive satellite provider for iPhones. Apple rejected the offer, leading to a three-year conflict involving regulatory challenges and internal dissent within Apple regarding its satellite strategy. Despite the challenges and internal resistance, Apple has invested heavily in Globalstar, signaling its commitment to satellite connectivity.
Phil Salt's explosive fifty propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, securing their spot in the IPL 2025 final. RCB's bowlers dismantled PBKS for a mere 101 runs, setting the stage for Salt's blistering innings. With this emphatic win, RCB advances to their fourth IPL final, scheduled for June 3.
A tragic incident unfolded in the Gaza Strip as at least 21 individuals lost their lives and 175 sustained injuries while seeking aid from an Israeli-backed foundation. Witnesses reported Israeli forces opened fire on crowds near the distribution site, though the Israeli military acknowledged only firing warning shots.
The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on Saturday, eight days ahead of schedule, marking an early start to India's rainy season. Simultaneously, the monsoon reached Mizoram, significantly ahead of its normal date. Favorable conditions suggest further advancement across Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and other northeastern states, potentially boosting early kharif sowing operations and aiming for record foodgrain output.