A 14-year-old girl from Auraiya accused her grandfather, father, and uncle of repeatedly raping her for about a year, resulting in a two-month pregnancy. The police arrested the accused and presented them in court. The girl escaped to her aunt's house after death threats and filed a complaint with the police.
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Maharashtra govt announced guardian ministers for all 36 districts, with CM Fadnavis becoming the first CM to be a guardian minister for Gadchiroli. Deputy CM Shinde will oversee Mumbai City and Thane, while Deputy CM Pawar will manage Beed and Pune. The appointments include significant role allocations to Shiv Sena, BJP, and NCP leaders.
Sonia Gandhi expressed concern over President Droupadi Murmu's apparent fatigue during her Budget session address. President Murmu highlighted India's economic progress, paid tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh, and discussed various government initiatives, including housing, healthcare, and financial empowerment for women.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, along with his wife Akshata Murty and her mother Sudha Murthy, visited the Taj Mahal, attracting many onlookers. Sunak, known for his tenure as the 57th British prime minister, also showcased his cricketing skills in Mumbai prior to this visit.
A 38-year-old shop owner, Shams Ansari, was shot dead near Shanti Shopping Centre in Mira Road (E) on Friday night. He was an eyewitness in a complaint against Yusuf, who had allegedly assaulted another shop owner's pregnant daughter. Ansari had received a warning about a contract on his life the day before the incident.
A judicial commission investigating the Hathras stampede incident, which claimed 121 lives, attributed the tragedy to administrative lapses while acknowledging a possible conspiracy. The commission's report noted that permission was granted for an 80,000-strong audience, but the turnout exceeded 2.5 lakh. It did not hold Bhole Baba personally responsible, but cited failures in administration and his 'sevadars' as key factors.
Mohanlal's sequel 'L2: Empuraan' directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran opened powerfully, earning Rs 22 crore across all languages on its first day. The film collected Rs 19.45 crore in Malayalam, with significant success in Kerala's key cities. It received positive reviews for its high production values and narrative, despite a slower second half. ETimes rated it 3.5 out of 5, noting engaging elements but lacking the novelty and punch of its predecessor 'Lucifer'. The movie, however, retains... Expand
US President Trump voiced dissatisfaction over Afghanistan's situation and the Taliban's resurgence post-withdrawal. He proposed the US take over Gaza to transform it into a desirable location. Despite facing criticism, Trump emphasized the need for Palestinians to vacate the region. His comments reflect his ongoing interest in US foreign policy in the Middle East.
An anganwadi assistant in Kanakapura town is accused of abusing a two-and-a-half-year-old boy by branding him and sprinkling chilli powder in his diaper. Although the boy's parents initially filed a complaint, they now seek to withdraw it, claiming it was based on false allegations and misunderstandings.
Foreign investors are shifting their investments to Chinese equities at an unprecedented rate from India - which is a big shift in investment patterns between these two major Asian economies over the past six months. But not all is as bleak as it looks. Market experts have expressed their confidence in the long-term prospects of the Indian economy and its markets.