A 23-year-old ex-driver was arrested in Sitapur after secretly filming a couple bathing and threatening to release the footage unless they paid Rs 6 crore. The individual, identified as Sudhir Kashyap, had installed a spy camera in the bathroom due to resentment over being fired six months prior.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, endorsed by Donald Trump and Elon Musk, enters the Ohio gubernatorial race. Ramaswamy promises voters tax abolishments and critiques American culture's mediocrity. He aims to become the third Indian-origin governor in the US, following predecessors Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley.
The Boston Red Sox signed All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract, revealed through a viral Twitter announcement video. Fans are thrilled, anticipating Bregman's powerful batting and solid defense to boost the team's performance. The move marks a significant offseason acquisition for the Red Sox, showcasing their intent to strengthen their lineup.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended MP Ramjilal Suman's remark calling Rana Sanga a "traitor," arguing that referencing historical events should not be problematic. Suman had made the comment while criticizing BJP's labeling of Muslims as Babur's descendants. This has sparked controversy with BJP accusing SP of insulting the Rajput and Hindu communities.
Arsenal's Mikel Merino scored twice in the final minutes to secure a 2-0 win over Leicester, narrowing the gap with Premier League leaders Liverpool. Meanwhile, Omar Marmoush's hat-trick led Manchester City to a 4-0 victory against Newcastle. Other notable results included wins for Bournemouth, Everton, and Brentford, while Nottingham Forest and Ipswich faced setbacks.
The Avaniyapuram jallikattu event in Madurai turned tragic as a bull tamer, Naveen Kumar, 22, was gored to death and 75 others sustained injuries. Chief minister M K Stalin announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh for Kumar's family. Despite precautions, the accident occurred, and medical teams were present to provide immediate care.
Stock market crash: Indian stock markets have experienced a significant decline since late September, wiping out all gains made over the past year. Nifty 50 and Sensex are down 1.4% and 1.2%, respectively on yearly returns charts. The fall has impacted investor confidence, with volumes dropping over 40%.
A 23-year-old man named Affan murdered his girlfriend, brother, grandmother, uncle, and aunt on Monday evening due to debts from business losses. He also attempted to kill his mother and later surrendered to the police. Affan admitted to the murders, and police are investigating his claims and checking if he is addicted to drugs. The incident occurred in Thiruvananthapuram.
In Rajarhat Vedic Village, Soumik Majumdar, a 33-year-old man undergoing treatment for depression, was arrested for allegedly murdering his 58-year-old mother, Debjani Majumdar. He confessed to the crime after informing a tea vendor, revealing a scene of horrific violence in their apartment. Police suspect financial distress and mental health issues as potential motives, while investigating all angles.
Despite Rishabh Pant's struggle to find batting form, Lucknow Super Giant have secured three wins out of five matches. Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh will once again be the key players for LSG when they take on Gujarat Titans on Saturday.