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Samir Guha, a 56-year-old central government officer, tragically lost his life in the Pahalgam terror attack. His body was brought to his Kolkata home and laid at his beloved Bijoy Sangha Club's Durga mandap, where he was deeply involved in puja arrangements. His wife and daughter, who witnessed the horrific event, are devastated by the sudden loss.
Congress MP Danish Ali accuses the Union government of indulging in 'dirty politics' by designating a memorial site for former President Pranab Mukherjee in Rajghat, while rejecting opposition's demand for a memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh. BJP countered the allegations, emphasizing respect for national leaders.
Tragedy struck off the Mumbai coast as the body of a 7-year-old boy was recovered following a collision between a ferry and a Navy craft. The search and rescue operations continue, with authorities working to determine the circumstances surrounding the devastating incident. The young boy's identity has not yet been released.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red in trade on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex went below 75,600, Nifty50 was near 22,800.
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US immigration authorities have detained Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri from Georgetown University for alleged pro-Hamas activism, purportedly violating visa terms. Suri, with critical views on Israeli actions in Gaza, faces deportation. Georgetown University maintains Suri’s innocence and supports open inquiry. Suri’s lawyer decries the detention, emphasizing Suri's focus on peace-building.
The boy injured at the Pushpa 2 premiere in Hyderabad has regained consciousness after 20 days. Actor Allu Arjun was questioned by police and later released on bail. Pushpa 2 producers provided financial aid to the victim's family, while Telangana’s chief minister held Allu Arjun responsible for the incident, citing safety concerns.
Ananthu Krishnan’s elaborate Ponzi scheme disguised as a CSR initiative duped 30,000-40,000 people in Kerala, amassing Rs 500 crore. Marketed as support for women, the fraudulent scheme promised scooters, laptops, and other goods at steep discounts. Police intervention uncovered the extent of the scam, implicating influential figures.