The Israeli cabinet officially approved a ceasefire with Hamas after 15 months of conflict in Gaza. This agreement, backed by US, Egypt, and Qatar mediation, includes a prisoner and hostage exchange, military withdrawal, and a monitoring mechanism. Future talks are planned for a permanent resolution.
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Puneet Khurana, a businessman from Model Town, allegedly took his own life after claiming in a video that his wife and in-laws demanded an additional Rs 10 lakh, which he couldn't afford. He detailed being tortured by them despite filing for mutual divorce. Police are investigating all evidence, including counter-allegations from his wife's family.
A CCTV footage went viral showing police head constable Jayaprakash slapping Mohanraj, a youth, for crossing the road while looking at his phone in Coimbatore. The public criticized the cop for his actions and noted he himself violated traffic rules by not wearing a helmet. The incident prompted a senior police inquiry.
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