Prime accused Sanjay Roy, maintaining his innocence, claims he has been framed in the rape and murder case of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The CBI lawyer advocates for the highest penalty. Roy, a civic volunteer, was convicted under multiple sections, with the crime causing nationwide protests and reaching the Supreme Court.
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Tej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Yadav, celebrated Holi with RJD party workers in Patna. He mocked Bihar CM Nitish Kumar by shouting provocative remarks near his residence. Yadav also asked a police officer to dance under the threat of suspension in a festive, yet controversial, Holi celebration.
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Mehul Choksi, the fugitive businessman, owes approximately Rs 63 lakh in unpaid maintenance fees for his Malabar Hill flat in Mumbai, spanning over seven years. A society member reported that Choksi owns three units, including an illegally occupied terrace, and the outstanding amount could reach Rs 95 lakh with renovation costs.
Tragic lightning strikes in Bihar claimed at least 25 lives across seven districts, prompting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to announce compensation for the victims' families. Nalanda reported the highest number of fatalities. The India Meteorological Department has issued an 'orange alert' for several districts, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, leading to water-logging in Patna.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence detained Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao at the Kempegowda International Airport for gold smuggling, seizing nearly 15kg of gold. Additional searches uncovered gold ornaments and cash at her residence. Ranya's connection to a smuggling syndicate is under investigation. Her father, DGP Rao, claims ignorance of her activities. Bail decision pending.
Anupam Mittal, Shark Tank India judge, commented on the IPL 2025 season, suggesting that it heavily favors batsmen with high scores dominating games. He humorously proposed replacing bowlers with machines. The 18th edition of IPL began on March 22 and features 74 matches. Mittal also discussed leveraging India's UPI to challenge global payment giants like Visa and Mastercard.
A Bijnor court sentenced Sachin Kumar to life imprisonment for burning his wife alive after putting chilli powder in her eyes. The incident occurred on April 3, 2022, with the victim dying later in July. Sachin's father and cousin were acquitted due to lack of evidence. The case was prosecuted under murder and dowry harassment charges.
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