A 25-year-old man in Shahjahanpur allegedly killed his mother with a spear while she tried to intervene in a fight with his wife. Police have taken the man into custody and registered a murder case. Separately, a 55-year-old man was found shot dead near a village, with two suspects identified by the police.
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A Delhi court acquitted seven women accused of performing an obscene dance at a bar, stating that wearing small clothes and dancing in public is not a crime unless it annoys others. The prosecution failed to provide evidence that supported the allegations made by the police.
A fire broke out at the Mahakumbh Mela site in Prayagraj, burning 20-22 tents but resulting in no injuries or fatalities. The fire, which started in the ISKCON tent, was quickly controlled. The cause is under investigation, and no one was hurt.
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, releasing energy equivalent to over 300 atomic bombs and causing more than 1,600 deaths. Aftershocks may persist due to ongoing tectonic activity. Communication blackouts and civil strife hinder damage assessment. India has extended humanitarian aid through 'Operation Brahma', while nearby Thailand also reported fatalities.
A bomb threat email initiated a security response at a Mumbai school. Authorities and explosive detection units examined the site. Similarly, two Tamil Nadu schools in Erode were evacuated after receiving email threats, which later proved to be hoaxes. Police and bomb squads conducted thorough searches at both locations.
On International Women's Day, the Taliban asserted their commitment to Afghan women's rights, claiming their protection and dignity are ensured. The statement clashes with the UN's ongoing criticism of severe restrictions on women since 2021, including bans on education, employment, and public appearances.
MS Dhoni will lead Chennai Super Kings again. Ruturaj Gaikwad is injured and will miss the rest of the IPL 2025. This news excites fans. Dhoni previously led CSK to five IPL titles. He took over the captaincy from Ravindra Jadeja in 2022. Now, he returns to lead the team. Fans are eager to see Dhoni's leadership.
India will not feature Tejas fighter jets and Dhruv advanced light helicopters in the Republic Day fly-past due to safety concerns. Twin-engine jets will participate instead. Grounding of all ALHs follows a recent crash. Delays in Tejas fighter deliveries persist, affecting India's defense readiness. The fly-past will include 40 aircraft, notably of foreign origin.
A 28-year-old woman and her boyfriend were arrested by Malwani police for allegedly murdering her husband in front of their two children. They attempted to cover up the crime by dumping the body and reporting him as missing. Contradictory statements led the police to uncover the truth after finding bloodstains in the couple's home.
The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), affiliated with RSS, opposes the new industrial relations and occupational safety codes set to be implemented in April. BMS argues that the industrial relations code's requirement for union recognition, needing support from 51% of the workforce, would eliminate unions.