A court in Goa has convicted Vikat Bhagat for the 2017 rape and murder of Irish-British citizen Danielle McLaughlin. The judgment was delivered by Judge Kshama Joshi at the District and Sessions Court in Margao. Sentence announcement is scheduled for February 17, with the prosecution seeking the maximum penalty.
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A family in Lucknow’s Hussainganj area endured hours of isolation after cyber fraudsters hacked their phones and home devices. The culprits threatened the family by claiming control over their communication and surveillance. An investigation by local police is underway to identify the perpetrators.
Prashant Kishor urges Bihar voters to prevent JD(U) from winning any seats in the upcoming elections, criticizing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's frequent alliance switches to retain power. Kishor plans a "Badlo Bihar Rally" amid public discontent with the current government and the opposition.
Vikas Walkar, father of Shraddha Walkar, who was murdered by her partner Aftab Poonawalla in 2022, died of a cardiac arrest at his residence in Vasai West. Shraddha’s murder case, which revealed gruesome details, is still open, and Vikas had been actively pursuing justice for his daughter.
Police plan to recreate the sequence of events in Saif Ali Khan's knife attack while ensuring the actor's family is not retraumatized. The suspect, Shariful Fakir, was tracked down in Thane. He had prior criminal records in Bangladesh and planned to escape. Political criticism arose over the Bangladeshi immigrant issue, blaming the central government for not curbing illegal immigration.
Delhi's green cover increased marginally to 25% in 2023, with tree cover improving but forest cover slightly decreasing. The Forest Survey of India report, however, sparked debate due to its revised methodology, with experts raising concerns about the inclusion of invasive species and the accuracy of satellite imagery-based calculations.
Six US Congressmen have requested Attorney General Pamela Bondi to review the DOJ's decisions against the Adani Group, claiming the indictment could harm US-India relations. They argue the bribery case against Adani, worth $250 million, is baseless and risks strategic and economic ties. Adani Group has denied the charges and plans to contest them.
Maoists in Bastar are reportedly recruiting child soldiers as young as nine years old due to pressure from security forces. A recently discovered letter reveals that 80 of the 130 new recruits are minors, indicating a troubling trend. The organization faces challenges in recruitment and morale issues.
The Israeli military eliminated Hamas operations head in Lebanon, Mohammed Shaheen, in a precise strike on a car in Sidon. The strike occurred ahead of a ceasefire agreement. Shaheen was involved in planning terror attacks, funded by Iran. The incident is part of ongoing conflicts involving Hezbollah and Palestinian groups amidst Israel's planned withdrawal from Lebanon.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Washington on February 13 to meet President Trump, focusing on trade and defense collaborations. The visit may involve key discussions on military purchases, energy supplies, and artificial intelligence collaboration, with a potential meeting with Elon Musk also anticipated.