Congress leader Sam Pitroda's controversial remarks have once again put the party on the defensive. Despite previous assurances to avoid controversial statements, Pitroda's comments on China's threat have prompted the BJP to criticize the Congress and its leaders, necessitating further clarifications from the party.
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In a tragic incident in Sikar district's Neem Ka Thana town, Ashok Kumar allegedly killed his nearly 5-month-old twin daughters due to his desire for a son. The crime was reported by the twins' mother, Anita, who revealed a history of harassment. Kumar buried the bodies, and police arrested him after being alerted by Anita's brother.
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A fortune teller, BM Venkataramanappa, was arrested for robbing gold from women in Bengaluru. He convinced them that their families were under the threat of death and performed fake rituals to steal their jewellery. The police arrested him with the help of CCTV footage and informants. They recovered 115g of gold and will return it to the victims.
A security guard in Meerut confronted his wife and her lover in a car, leading to a dangerous situation where the lover tried to run him over. The guard clung to the bonnet as the car sped at 80-90 kmph until forced to stop by another vehicle.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz in Washington, engaging in discussions that included top officials like External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval. Modi also interacted with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and will meet Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.
A woman named Neha in Greater Noida was allegedly strangled to death by her father and brother for marrying someone from a different caste. They cremated her body swiftly. Neha's husband, Suraj, alerted the police after learning about her death. The father and brother were arrested following the confession. An FIR has been registered for murder.
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