Joshua Riibe, a person of interest in the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student, is being held in the Dominican Republic under "irregular conditions." Konanki was last seen with Riibe and others at a Punta Cana beach. Riibe provided conflicting statements claiming he lost sight of Konanki in the water.
Related news
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claims it still holds hostages from the Jaffar Express, contrary to Pakistan military's statement of resolving the crisis. BLA alleges the military deceived the public and asserts ongoing conflict after Pakistan reported freeing 340 passengers, amid conflicting death toll reports.
The ministry of home affairs has returned a proposal to prosecute three IAS officers in the Jammu and Kashmir arms licences scam due to missing documents. They must resubmit the full documentation within a week. CBI is investigating irregularities in granting over 278,000 arms licences between 2012 and 2016, implicating several IAS officers for issuing licences in exchange for money.
Maharashtra Cyber Cell denied YouTuber Samay Raina's request to record his statement via video call in the 'India's Got Latent' controversy. Amidst multiple FIRs for promoting obscenity, Raina must appear in person on February 18 while also deleting related videos and pledging full cooperation.
Lieutenant commanders Dilna K and Roopa A became part of an elite group of seafarers by successfully rounding Cape Horn on Valentine's Day. Braving severe weather conditions, they navigated through the challenging Drake Passage, demonstrating their exceptional skill and resilience. Their mentor, Abhilash Tomy, monitored their progress closely throughout the journey.
India are set to face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai, potentially marking the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from ODIs. India have shown strong form throughout the tournament, while New Zealand seek their second title since 2000. The final promises to be an intense battle betwee India's seasoned players and New Zealand's confident lineup.
Ludhiana West MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi died under mysterious circumstances from a gunshot injury. He was found in a pool of blood and declared dead at DMCH. The incident occurred around midnight, and police are investigating. Gogi, a prominent AAP member, had a notable political career and was active in various community projects before his untimely death.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others in the National Herald money laundering case, alleging proceeds of crime worth Rs 5,000 crore. A special court has scheduled a hearing for April 25 to consider the chargesheet, marking a significant development in the case.
Regional parties in India received significant donations through electoral bonds in 2023-24 before the Supreme Court scrapped the bonds in February 2024. Trinamool Congress and BRS were top beneficiaries. AAP was the only national party to declare such receipts. Income and expenditure varied significantly among parties, with TMC, BJD, and TDP seeing notable increases.
A Texas man is investigated after a video shows him using a 3-month-old baby to clear snow off his car. Police confirmed the infant was unharmed, but the Jefferson County district attorney's office may issue child endangerment charges. The community reacted with outrage, condemning the reckless act.
Prithvi Shaw's omission from Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad sparked a social media outburst from the young opener. Shaw highlighted his impressive List A stats—3,399 runs at an average of 55.7—questioning the decision. This follows his exclusion from the Ranji team and going unsold in the IPL.