A Goa court sentenced Vikat Bhagat to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of an Irish national in 2017. Despite challenges like witness threats and pandemic disruptions, the prosecution succeeded in proving Bhagat's guilt with substantial physical evidence, including blood on his clothing and scooter.
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In Idukki, a KSRTC bus carrying 34 passengers plunged into a gorge near Pullupara, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a woman, and injuring several others on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 6 am while the bus was traveling to Mavelikara from Thanjavur. Rescue operations were promptly launched, and the deceased's bodies have been sent for post-mortem.
A study by SKIMS Medical College in Srinagar has found that the acknowledgments in medical theses in J&K often use repetitive, copy-pasted phrases. Common expressions thanking guides and invoking divine blessings appear frequently, indicating a lack of originality. The study highlights concerns about the inventiveness and independent thinking of future doctors in their research.
A Muslim man was assaulted by alleged Hindu outfit members in a Bhopal court after arriving to register his marriage with an 18-year-old Hindu woman. Police filed a case against him based on a complaint from the woman and her mother, but didn't register an FIR despite the viral video evidence.
Divyanka Tripathi shared her experience of being scammed by her chartered accountant, who manipulated her into signing fraudulent forms and disappeared with Rs 12 lakh. Despite her busy schedule and initial trust in the CA, this incident underscores the importance of meticulous financial vetting and vigilance.
Vivek Ramaswamy faced backlash after an old barefoot interview clip resurfaced online. Critics called it 'uncivilised,' while supporters defended it as a common hygienic practice in many cultures. Ramaswamy dismissed the controversy, emphasizing personal freedom. The debate also touched on hygiene concerns with wearing shoes indoors.
Jeweller Sahil Sakaria Jain is suspected of assisting actor Ranya Rao in selling 49kg of smuggled gold worth over Rs 40 crore. Jain also managed hawala transactions, transferring significant sums of money to Dubai, and was paid a commission for each transaction.
The central government committee monitoring Delhi-NCR's air quality lifted Stage 2 restrictions under GRAP due to improved pollution levels. Delhi's 24-hour average AQI was recorded at 186. Stage-III measures will be implemented if AQI exceeds 350, and Stage-IV if it surpasses 400.
Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi further accused Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla of making an unsubstantiated remark and not allowing him to respond, leading to an adjournment of the House. Gandhi expressed frustration over being consistently prevented from speaking in the Lok Sabha, particularly about the Kumbh Mela and unemployment.
Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde's aide Valmik Karad, already in SIT custody for extortion charges, has been named an accused in the Sarapanch Santosh Deshmukh abduction-murder case. The MCOCA court has extended his custody till January 22 for further investigation. The prosecution presented call records linking Karad to the crime. Karad's lawyer insists on the lack of legal grounds and substantial evidence against him.
Six people, including a police officer from Chhattisgarh, were killed in a collision between an SUV and a truck in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. The victims were on their way to Prayagraj for a holy dip in Maha Kumbh. The crash left three others injured, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause.