A mother and daughter were apprehended while trying to dump a body in a trolley bag at Kumartuli Ghat, Kolkata. The women, who initially claimed it was a pet dog's remains, had traveled from Barasat Kajipara and were caught following local suspicion. The body was later identified as the younger woman's aunt-in-law.
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Las Vegas cybertruck bomber Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old ex-Army veteran, and Shamsud Din Jabbar, the New Orleans attacker, both served in the same military base. This is not the only connection to the two major attacks that took place on New Year's Day. Both attackers rented their trucks from Turo app for the purpose of carrying out the attacks.
MNS workers assaulted a supermarket employee in Mumbai for not speaking Marathi. The altercation, captured on video, showed the employee refusing to converse in Marathi and stating a preference for Hindi. He later apologized for his behavior.
Lieutenant commanders Dilna K and Roopa A became part of an elite group of seafarers by successfully rounding Cape Horn on Valentine's Day. Braving severe weather conditions, they navigated through the challenging Drake Passage, demonstrating their exceptional skill and resilience. Their mentor, Abhilash Tomy, monitored their progress closely throughout the journey.
Authorities in Libreville, Gabon, detained 21 Karnataka residents holding fake business visas while trading goods. The group, comprising members of the Hakkipikki community, faces penalties but is arranging funds for their release and return to India with the support of their families and the Indian Embassy.
Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the ICC Champions Trophy for personal reasons, leaving Australia without their top fast bowlers. Steve Smith will captain the team, which includes next-generation quicks like Spencer Johnson and Nathan Ellis. Starc's departure is supported by Cricket Australia, though the exact reasons remain undisclosed.
Drawing on his experience as chief prosecutor, Starmer highlighted his proactive role in reopening cases previously deemed closed. He recounted the first major prosecution of an Asian grooming gang in Rochdale during his tenure, setting a precedent for subsequent cases. “We changed, or I changed, the whole prosecution approach because I wanted to challenge and did challenge the myths and stereotypes that were stopping those victims being heard,†he stated.
Students at a government school in Etawah mistook a leopard cub for a kitten and locked it in a classroom. The cub was rescued and taken to Etawah Lion Safari. Villagers later spotted the mother leopard and heard its growls. Forest officials advised caution and patrolled the area to ensure safety.
Elon Musk discussed his use of ketamine for depression, highlighting its necessity for managing his mental health while maintaining his work ethic. He defended his late-night social media activity, asserted improvements in X's advertising revenue, and addressed content moderation policies. Musk's interview with Don Lemon led to the termination of Lemon's deal with X, reflecting tensions with traditional media.
Gaurav Khanna emerged as the winner of Celebrity Masterchef's first season after a three-month culinary battle. He impressed judges Farah Khan, Sanjeev Kapoor, and Ranveer Brar with his innovative dishes, securing the title and a Rs 20 lakh prize. Despite initial challenges and revealing his color blindness, Gaurav's determination and growth throughout the competition led to his victory.