In Hathras, five individuals initially charged with the murder of an 11-year-old student Kritarth Kushwaha have been absolved, with the blame now resting on a 13-year-old student who confessed to the crime. The accused are still facing charges related to evidence tampering. Kritarth's family remains unconvinced of the new findings and seeks further legal action.
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The Indian government condemned the vandalization of a Hindu temple by Khalistan separatists in California as despicable. They urged local law enforcement to take stringent action and ensure the security of places of worship. The incident, involving anti-Hindu messages, occurred ahead of the Khalistan referendum in Los Angeles, alarming the local Hindu community and prompting united resistance against hate.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria emphasized the importance of cow conservation in India and praised PM Narendra Modi for tackling political corruption. Speaking at the foundation of Tulsi Gaushala, he highlighted the historical reverence for cows and called for renewed efforts and research in cow welfare.
A 34-year-old Queensland influencer is charged with poisoning her baby to gain online donations and followers. Authorities allege she induced medical distress in the child, photographed the pain, and solicited funds, raising AUD 60,000. The woman faces charges, including administering poison and fraud. The child is now stable and no longer in her care.
An Intelligence Bureau officer from Hyderabad died in the Pahalgam terror attack. He was on vacation with his family. Terrorists killed at least 28 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. The Resistance Front claimed responsibility. The attack occurred during US Vice President's visit to India. It also coincided with Prime Minister Modi's trip to Saudi Arabia.
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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore embarked on their first spacewalk after eight months in the International Space Station for maintenance and inspection. The astronauts, initially scheduled to return in February, have been stranded due to safety concerns with the Starliner spacecraft. Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to undertake their rescue mission.
Parliament is scheduled to discuss the Indian Constitution on its 75th anniversary, but political sparring is expected. The opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, aims to raise issues like the Adani controversy and caste census, while the BJP plans to target Congress's alleged links to George Soros and past actions.
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