An FIR has been filed against Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty, and others in connection with Disha Salian's death. Salian's father alleges political cover-up and demands a fresh CBI investigation. Disha, former manager to Sushant Singh Rajput, died under suspicious circumstances in June 2020, just six days before Rajput's death.
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A British national was allegedly raped and molested at a hotel in South West Delhi's Mahipalpur, leading to the arrest of a man and a housekeeping staff member. The woman, who met the accused through social media and arrived in India earlier this month, reported the incident to the police.
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Indore police have registered a first information report against an unidentified person for giving alms to a beggar, violating a newly imposed ban in the city. This action aims to support the administration's goal to make Indore beggar-free. Violators can face imprisonment, a fine, or both. A reward is offered for those who report begging activities.
The Lokniti-CSDS exit poll suggests the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holds an edge in Delhi's assembly elections with a 46% vote share, surpassing Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) 41%. Another exit poll by Axis My India predicts a similar trend, with BJP likely securing 45-55 seats. Voting concluded on February 5, and results are expected on February 8.
Madras high court has formed an all-women SIT of IPS officers to probe the Anna University rape case and ordered Rs 25 lakh compensation to the survivor. The compensation will come from the salaries of the police who leaked the FIR. The court also mandated the university to waive all charges for the survivor.
The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has lifted the economic blockade in Manipur, effective from Sunday 2am, which had halted traffic and essential supplies. They issued a 48-hour ultimatum for state government to withdraw CAPF personnel from Saibol, following violent clashes at year-end.
US defense secretary Lloyd Ausin has lost the bid to block the plea deal reached by 9/11 attacks accused Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and two others which allows them to escape death penalty by pleading guilty to the crime. Austin had issued a brief order nullifying the plea, within two days of the plea deal.
In a setback to Century Textiles, the Supreme Court overturned a Bombay HC order to transfer a plot in Worli to the company. The plot, leased in 1927 for housing the poor, remained with the company for over 70 years, prompting SC to highlight the misuse of the land for commercial purposes.
Following Tahawwur Hussain Rana's extradition, India's Ministry of External Affairs urged Pakistan to take action against those responsible for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana, a key accused, is now in NIA custody for interrogation regarding the broader conspiracy, which targeted multiple Indian cities.