Rakesh Rajendra Khedekar confessed to killing his wife, Gouri Anil Sambrekar, after a fight over her job on March 26. Following the murder, he talked to her body all night. He later attempted suicide but survived. Police detained him near Pune and are awaiting medical clearance to present him in court for further investigation.
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Diljit Dosanjh's New Year's Eve concert in Ludhiana faced legal challenges due to a complaint about songs promoting alcohol. Punjab officials urged a ban on specific tracks, citing their potential negative impact on youth. Despite controversies, Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati India Tour had significant audience success.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Union Budget as the most middle-class-friendly in India's history, highlighting significant tax relief for those earning up to Rs 12 lakh. He criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for corruption and false promises, while emphasizing the BJP’s commitment to welfare measures and development.
The BJP picked first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as its Delhi chief minister, continuing its trend of choosing relatively unknown figures for top posts. Gupta, who is actively engaged with women-related matters and closely associated with the RSS, becomes the lone woman CM among BJP-ruled states at present.
Baisakhi, a significant festival in North India, especially Punjab, marks the Sikh New Year and the harvest season. It commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699, a pivotal moment in Sikh history. Celebrations include vibrant cultural performances, fairs, and prayers for a prosperous harvest, bringing communities together in joy and gratitude.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's impressive 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, scoring 286 runs, set a high benchmark for the IPL season. As they prepare to face Lucknow Super Giants, SRH's aggressive approach remains unchanged. With key LSG bowlers injured, SRH’s top order, including Ishan Kishan and Travis Head, pose a significant threat in today's match.
India pacer Akash Deep reflects on his debut Test series against Australia, discussing the challenges and learnings of playing with the Kookaburra ball. Despite the team's series loss, he values the experience gained from senior players like Jasprit Bumrah and highlights the support from skipper Rohit Sharma. In an exclusive interview with TimesofIndia.com, Akash Deep opened up about his experience Down Under, bowling alongside Jasprit Bumrah, and his thoughts on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s... Expand
Bill Gates predicts AI will drastically reduce the need for human labor, potentially leading to a two-day workweek within a decade. He highlights AI's impact on medicine and education, offering widespread access to medical advice and tutoring. While human-centric activities like sports remain, manufacturing, logistics, and food production will largely become automated solutions.
Pakistan endured a significant 120-run defeat against West Indies in the second Test at Multan, with a collapse to 133. Jomel Warrican's impressive 9-wicket haul contributed to this first home defeat against West Indies in 35 years. As a result, Pakistan is last in the ICC World Test Championship standings, while South Africa leads.