Two men, accused of abetting the suicide of engineering student E Sumithra, were acquitted after a decade-long court battle due to insufficient evidence. The prosecution failed to provide call records or credible witness testimony linking the accused to the victim's death.
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Unidentified individuals vandalized Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's statue in Ahmedabad, damaging the nose and spectacles, leading to local protests. Authorities filed a case under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. This incident follows another act of vandalism in Parbhani, Maharashtra, which sparked violent protests. Locals demand swift action against those responsible for these attacks.
Good Friday in 2025 falls on April 18. Christians worldwide will observe the day with prayers and reflection. The day marks Jesus Christ's sacrifice. Believers will focus on love, forgiveness, and salvation. Many will fast and abstain from meat. The day offers a reminder of Jesus's love. It is a time for spiritual reflection. People will share wishes and quotes.
Muthukumaran addressed fans in a live interaction following his Bigg Boss Tamil 8 win, praising housemates and sharing his Bigg Boss journey's impact. He expressed gratitude to Vijay Sethupathi and attributed his victory to fan support, highlighting their crucial role in his success.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, marking her shortest full budget speech at 1 hour and 14 minutes. Notable past achievements include delivering the longest budget speech in 2020 and presenting India's first paperless budget in 2021. Sitharaman has continuously highlighted economic priorities and policy changes during her tenure.
During her confirmation hearing, Tulsi Gabbard accused the Biden administration of manipulating the intelligence community to suppress reports on Hunter Biden's laptop and targeting her after she criticised Kamala Harris. Gabbard alleged she was placed on a domestic terror watchlist. Her statements have drawn criticism, including accusations of Russian disinformation and defending Syrian President Bashar Assad.
The Vatican released the first photo and video of Pope Francis in repose, dressed in red liturgical vestments. He died at 88 from a cerebral stroke, as confirmed by Dr. Andrea Arcangeli. Pope Francis requested a modest burial at the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major, departing from the tradition of entombing popes at St Peter’s Basilica.
India has announced its 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy and ODIs against England, led by Rohit Sharma with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Despite Jasprit Bumrah being named, his participation depends on his recovery. The squad features spinner-heavy choices and will begin their campaign on February 20. India, who have won the Champions Trophy twice, were runners-up in the last edition of the tournament in 2017.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized Congress's and AAP's refusal to form alliances in Delhi and Haryana, alleging this contributed to BJP victories in those states. She emphasized Trinamool Congress's independence for the next state elections and expressed concerns about opposition unity in the INDIA bloc.