An 82-year-old retired BHEL official, Hari Kishan, was found hanging in his home, with his 40-year-old daughter, Chitra, lying dead in another room. A suicide note suggested his daughter’s mental illness and his own old age as the reasons behind the extreme step. The exact cause of the daughter’s death remains unclear pending the autopsy report.
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Three Indian Army soldiers lost their lives and two others were injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near the Wular Viewpoint in Bandipora district. The accident occurred due to inclement weather and poor visibility. Prompt medical assistance was provided by Kashmiri locals. Further details are awaited.
England captain Jos Buttler was angered by the selection of Harshit Rana as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube, but India's bowling coach Morne Morkel defended the decision. Match referee Javagal Srinath approved the substitution, and Rana successfully helped India to a 15-run victory in the T20I series.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Nehru-Gandhi family, accusing them of repeatedly violating the Constitution. He asserted that his government's decisions over the past decade aimed to strengthen India's unity, aligning with the Constitution's vision. Modi defended policies like the Citizenship Amendment Act and the revocation of Article 370, while advocating for a Uniform Civil Code.
Protests from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) led to the withdrawal of Kangana Ranaut's movie 'Emergency' from cinema halls in Punjab. The SGPC claimed the film misrepresented Sikh characters, prompting cinema managers to halt its screening. Joining the protests, Akali Dal Waris Punjab De condemned the film for alleged anti-Sikh content. Further screenings are threatened with additional protests.
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Bangladesh formally asked India to return ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The interim government wants Hasina to face trial. She is accused of mass killings during student protests. An extradition treaty exists between the two nations. Hasina fled to India after protests ended her 15-year rule. The government plans to use the treaty to bring her back.
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