Two women, Falguni Ghosh and her mother Arati, were apprehended at Kumartuli ghat, Kolkata, for attempting to dispose of a body in the Hooghly River. The body, identified as Sumita Ghosh, was found inside a trolley bag. The accused are believed to have killed her over personal or property disputes. A murder investigation is underway.
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Two young sisters, aged 8 and 9, were found dead inside a water drum in Pune. The police arrested a 54-year-old cook, who admitted to drowning the girls and attempting a sexual assault. The cook, who was familiar with the victims' family, lured the girls to his room under false pretenses before committing the crime.
The Lokayukta investigation cleared Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of any involvement in the Mysore Urban Development Authority site allotment case. It revealed that Siddaramaiah became aware of the transactions only in 2013 and had no influence over them. His wife, Parvathi, returned the sites to uphold his reputation. Investigators found no substantial evidence linking Siddaramaiah to any illegal activities.
Hamas has accepted a fresh Gaza ceasefire proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar, urging Israeli support but refusing to negotiate on their armaments. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged the proposal and responded with a counter-proposal in coordination with the US. Negotiations continue as hostilities persist.
A 56-year-old woman, PK Padmam, heroically saved her unconscious husband, Ramesan Nair EK, from drowning after he fell into a 40ft deep well while harvesting pepper in Piravom. She climbed down using a plastic rope, sustained injuries, and managed to keep his head above the water until the fire brigade arrived and rescued them.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted six weeks to the state for the Union Carbide factory waste disposal under safety guidelines. The court also banned incorrect media reporting. This follows unrest in Pithampur over the waste's relocation. In 1984, a gas leak at the factory caused massive casualties and ongoing health issues.
Ayush Mhatre, a 17-year-old opener, is poised to join the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the remainder of the IPL season, stepping in as a potential replacement for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad's elbow injury, sustained during a match against Rajasthan Royals, has sidelined him, leading CSK to consider Mhatre, who impressed talent scouts during mid-season trials.
A 40-year-old home guard, Suresh Kumar, was arrested in Bengaluru for barging into a rented home of college girls, misbehaving with one, and extorting ₹5,000 from a male collegemate. He falsely claimed to be a crime branch officer and coerced the students, leading to his arrest by the police.
During her confirmation hearing, Tulsi Gabbard accused the Biden administration of manipulating the intelligence community to suppress reports on Hunter Biden's laptop and targeting her after she criticised Kamala Harris. Gabbard alleged she was placed on a domestic terror watchlist. Her statements have drawn criticism, including accusations of Russian disinformation and defending Syrian President Bashar Assad.
Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, has been chosen as Delhi's chief minister by the BJP, making her the fourth woman to hold the position. She aims to fulfill BJP's commitments to Delhi and is supported by party leaders. Gupta's appointment highlights the party's focus on women empowerment.
Violent clashes erupted in Nagpur's Mahal area, with vandalism and arson reported Monday night. Vehicles were set ablaze and stone pelting caused panic among residents. Police intervened to control the situation, deploying additional personnel. Authorities are investigating the cause, urging locals to maintain peace and cooperate.