Simran Singh, a 26-year-old social media influencer, was found dead in her Gurgaon flat, suspected to have died by suicide. Her family mentioned her struggle with depression. Simran's death has sparked condolences from political figures, highlighting her contribution to Jammu and Kashmir's culture. The investigation is underway, pending the autopsy report.
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A sessions court in Mumbai has temporarily halted the findings of a magisterial inquiry against five policemen linked to the custodial death of a suspect in the Badlapur school sexual assault case. The Thane judge observed that the findings might exceed the magistrate's jurisdiction and could undermine future appeals by the policemen.
Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai criticized the Devanahalli toll plaza near Bengaluru airport, questioning its high charges and unique placement on the main airport route. He highlighted the plaza's ₹308 crore revenue in 2023-24 and urged its removal, suggesting relocation further down Bellary Road. Pai emphasized no other Indian airport has a toll on its primary access road.
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Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red for the third consecutive day on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was below 80,600, Nifty50 was below 24,300.
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Congress general secretary KC Venugopal condemned BJP minister Nitesh Rane's 'Mini Pakistan' remark about Kerala. Venugopal urged PM Modi to sack Rane, emphasizing Kerala's achievements in education and harmony. Rane later justified his comments by highlighting concerns about religious conversions and 'love jihad' in Kerala, but faced continued criticism and calls for his removal.
Isa Guha apologised for referring to Jasprit Bumrah as the "Most Valuable Primate" during commentary. The former England cricketer's remark, though intended as praise, sparked controversy due to its potential for misinterpretation, particularly given cricket's history with racial sensitivity. Guha expressed regret for any offense caused, emphasizing her commitment to equality and inclusion.