Ex-Army jawan Manoj Kumar, 50, was sentenced to death by an Aligarh court for the 2014 murders of his wife, son, and neighbor. Following a dispute with his wife, he shot her and their neighbor, then targeted his children, killing his son and critically wounding his daughter, whose testimony was pivotal in the conviction.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that his presidential plane will be used to repatriate Colombian migrants deported from the US. This decision followed US President Donald Trump's imposition of a 25% tariff on Colombian goods and strict sanctions, which compelled Petro to comply. In retaliation, Petro introduced tariffs on US imports, escalating tension between the two nations.
Flipkart, owned by Walmart, has ended its work-from-home policy, requiring all employees to return to the office five days a week. This transition, occurring in phases, aims to foster community and shared goals. Flipkart joins competitors like Amazon, Meesho, and Zepto in mandating full-time office presence.
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A fresh controversy over the Delhi CM's residence arose as AAP leader Atishi accused the BJP-led Union government of canceling her housing allotment. Atishi claimed to be removed from her home for the second time in three months. BJP's Amit Malviya countered, asserting she never moved into the allotted residence and had been offered other accommodations.
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