Haryana police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Congress worker Himani Narwal, whose body was found in a suitcase near a highway in Rohtak. Himani's mother, Savita Devi, alleges the involvement of party members due to envy of her daughter's success and refuses to conduct last rites until the culprits are apprehended.
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Former actress Mamta Kulkarni has been anointed the Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhara and received the new name, Shri Yamai Mamta Nand Giri. Blessed by prominent spiritual leaders, she embraced her new spiritual role during the Maha Kumbh after years of connecting with the religious order. Kulkarni's new mission involves spreading Sanatan Dharma.
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has warned against attempts to intimidate the Muslim community or create communal discord, asserting they will face serious consequences. Speaking at an iftar party in Mumbai, Pawar emphasized unity and assured his support for the community, referencing the recent Nagpur violence amid protests against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb.
A 36-year-old woman from Dehradun was arrested in Jaipur for allegedly defrauding her newlywed husband, a jeweler, of valuables and cash worth over ₹36 lakh. Police investigations revealed a history of similar scams spanning a decade, involving marriages, false accusations, and extortion targeting wealthy men across multiple cities.
Indian markets concluded the week with significant gains, fueled by returning foreign investment and easing inflation. The Sensex and Nifty surged over 6% in four sessions, boosting investor wealth substantially. A favorable monsoon forecast and the RBI's accommodative stance further contributed to the market's positive momentum.
Veteran politician Sharad Pawar praised deputy CM Eknath Shinde for his efforts in bridging political divides and leading inclusive governance. Shinde was honored with the Mahadji Shinde Rashtriya Gaurav Award for his decisive leadership and commitment to Maharashtra's development.
A joint operation by Gujarat ATS and the Indian Coast Guard led to the seizure of over 300kg of methamphetamine, valued at Rs 1,800 crore, from the Arabian Sea. Smugglers, attempting to deliver the drugs to Tamil Nadu from Pakistan, dumped contraband into the sea when approached by the Coast Guard.
Virat Kohli's ongoing struggles with deliveries outside the off-stump have become a major talking point. Former players like Aakash Chopra analyze his dismissals, noting the recurrence of a weakness Kohli had seemingly overcome. Chopra suggests Kohli might need to emulate Sachin Tendulkar's approach in Sydney 2004 by avoiding those deliveries altogether to regain his form.
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A 20-year-old first-year BTech student, identified as Rahul Chaitanya from Telangana, committed suicide by jumping off the hostel building at IIIT-A, Prayagraj. The incident occurred early Saturday after he sent a message to his family. Police are investigating the case, and no suicide note was found.