A 35-year-old merchant navy officer from London was murdered by his estranged wife and her lover in Meerut. The victim’s dismembered body was sealed in a cement-filled drum, discovered nearly 15 days later. Police arrested the culprits, who tried to cover up the crime by misleading the victim's family.
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A study led by the University of Birmingham found that vancomycin, a commonly used antibiotic for diarrhea, could effectively treat a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) linked to autoimmune liver disease. After four weeks, 80% of patients achieved clinical remission, and all demonstrated mucosal healing. Further trials are being planned to explore this treatment’s potential.
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Sam Konstas, 19, made his international debut for Australia against India, becoming the fourth-youngest Test debutant for the nation. Tensions flared with Virat Kohli during the match, highlighting the fierce rivalry. Konstas showcased his talent by scoring a maiden Test fifty off 52 balls, validating the selectors' faith in him.
Rakesh and Brajesh Yadav were lured to work as security guards in Russia but were instead coerced into fighting on the frontline of the Russia-Ukraine war. Deceived by Indian agents, they endured combat and trauma, and their ordeal ended with intervention from PM Narendra Modi, who facilitated their return home.
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A shocking CCTV footage exposed Ravina and her lover Suresh transporting her husband Praveen's body on a bike after allegedly strangling him. Ravina, a YouTuber, confessed to the murder, which occurred after Praveen discovered her affair. The couple dumped the body in a drain on Dinod Road to avoid suspicion, but investigators uncovered the crime through CCTV footage analysis.
A substantial political controversy has erupted in the Karnataka assembly over allegations of a honeytrap scandal involving a senior minister and 48 others, including legislators, politicians, and judges. The issue was highlighted by Minister K N Rajanna, who confessed to being honey-trapped himself, leading to calls for a thorough investigation.
Pakistan’s military thwarted a suicide attack on a Frontier Corps camp in Jandola, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 10 TTP militants. The assault began with a massive explosion followed by a gun battle. No official casualty figures for security personnel or civilians were disclosed. This is the second major militant attack in Pakistan this week, highlighting rising regional security threats.
Columbia University's concessions to comply with President Trump's administration, including banning face masks during protests and giving arrest powers to campus security, have raised concerns in academia. These measures aim to reclaim educational institutions from left-wing ideology, affecting federal funding, research projects, and academic freedom, as other universities brace for similar pressures.