West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee demands capital punishment for Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The court, basing the verdict on extensive forensic evidence and testimonies, found Roy guilty. The case has sparked significant outrage and protests.
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Human skulls have been stolen from a graveyard in Bhagalpur district, Bihar. The latest theft involved a woman's skull, buried about five and a half months ago. Similar incidents have occurred over the past five years. The police are investigating but have found no clues yet. Locals suspect black magic and are frightened.
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir expresses his optimism about Pakistan's chances in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, highlighting their recent victories in Australia and South Africa. He also shares his disappointment regarding India's refusal to send their cricket team to Pakistan, emphasizing hope for future resolution of such issues.
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Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was above 74,100, Nifty50 was near 22,500.