A 17-year-old girl in Surat jumped off a building as part of a suicide pact after learning her lover, Soham Gohil, was engaged to another woman. Gohil backed out, leaving her to fall alone. She was found to be pregnant, leading to charges of rape and investigation by Varachha police.
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Bitan Adhikary, a TCS engineer from Bengal, tragically died in the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. The 40-year-old was vacationing with his wife and son, who survived. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed condolences and assured assistance in bringing Adhikary's remains back to Kolkata. Adhikary, a US-based techie with 15 years of experience, was the sole provider for his parents.
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra highlighted the pressure on Abhishek Sharma in the T20I series against England, with rising talent Yashasvi Jaiswal vying for a spot. Chopra emphasised that this series is a significant opportunity for Abhishek, who must address his struggles against short-pitched deliveries to secure his place in the team.
A Delhi court has demanded an explanation from Tihar Jail authorities regarding the co-location of Christian Michel James, an AgustaWestland case suspect, with undertrial Shahnawaz, despite the latter's history of disciplinary issues. James alleges inmates cut deals for special treatment and recounts surviving poisoning attempts during his six-year imprisonment.
Newlyweds Lt Vinay Narwal and Himanshi's joy turned to tragedy six days after their Mussoorie wedding when Narwal was killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The couple had chosen Kashmir over Europe for their honeymoon due to visa delays. Narwal's body was returned to Karnal, draped in the Tricolour, amidst widespread grief and calls for retribution.
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Ladakh councillor Konchok Stanzin criticized the Indian Army's installation of Chhatrapati Shivaji's statue by Pangong lake, expressing concerns about its relevance to the local environment. Highlighting the lack of local input, he called for projects that better reflect the community. The statue's unveiling follows the India-China border disengagement, amid ongoing protests for greater autonomy in Ladakh.
Rinku Singh, a renowned T20 cricketer, is set to marry Priya Saroj, the youngest woman MP in the current Lok Sabha. Their families are finalising the engagement and wedding plans after the parliamentary session and England T20I series. This rare pairing of a cricketer with an active politician has generated excitement on social media.