Next Sankranti, cockfights in coastal Andhra Pradesh are set to see high stakes with prizes like Mahindra Thar SUVs and Royal Enfield Bullets for winning roosters. This new trend aims to attract more participants, emphasizing memorable events over profits, with organizers focusing on participant satisfaction and elaborate setups.
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A man who accused BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao of corruption in a major irrigation project was murdered in Telangana. The victim was due to appear in court following his complaint about the misappropriation of public funds. Police suspect a land dispute as the motive for the killing.
AAP MP Swati Maliwal was detained by police for allegedly parking garbage trucks near the former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence. Earlier, Maliwal visited Vikaspuri's garbage dump to protest against the city's sanitation issues and planned to take the rubbish to Kejriwal's residence.
Following the deadly Pahalgam attack, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have intensified their crackdown on terrorism by demolishing the houses of three more active terrorists in Bandipora, Pulwama, and Shopian districts. These actions bring the total number of demolitions to nine, targeting individuals involved in terror activities and linked to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba.
A 21-year-old man from Haryana was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a Lithuanian tourist at Agra Fort. The incident occurred while the woman and her friend were waiting in a security queue. This marks the second such incident in Agra within two weeks, prompting police to consider enhanced patrolling and stricter surveillance at tourist spots to ensure visitor safety.
Supreme Court advised Parliament and assemblies to periodically review their enacted laws, approximately every 10, 25, or 50 years, to ensure they meet desired goals, and address deficiencies. The court declined to alter the 45-day limit for filing election petitions, as requested by BJP's Maneka Gandhi.
A doctor in Mangaluru allegedly left a surgical mop inside a woman’s stomach during a C-section, which led to severe complications and a life-threatening infection. An emergency surgery at another hospital was performed two months later to remove the mop, and the woman is still recovering.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh authorities over a contempt petition alleging unauthorized demolition of parts of Madni Masjid in Kushinagar, violating a prior order. Petitioners claim the February 2025 demolition occurred without prior notice or hearing, and seek restoration or compensation for the damaged structure.
Vizianagaram Lok Sabha MP Kalisetti Appala Naidu will provide Rs 50,000 for every third child who is a girl in his constituency, deposited as a fixed deposit. This initiative aims to reach up to Rs 10 lakh by the time the girl is of marriageable age, encouraging population growth in Andhra Pradesh as per CM N Chandrababu Naidu’s vision.
Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance, including Amit Shah and Chandrababu Naidu, met in Delhi to counter Congress' criticism of Shah's Ambedkar remark. They emphasized good governance and people's welfare, reaffirmed unity in upcoming elections, and discussed Vajpayee's legacy and future strategies.
A special CBI court sentenced Dhaval Trivedi, a 52-year-old teacher, to life imprisonment for raping and impregnating his student after promising marriage. Trivedi had previously been sentenced to life for eloping with two minor students. The court imposed a Rs 7 lakh fine and directed the order to be considered during any future furlough or parole requests.