A 19-year-old social media content creator from Chhattisgarh's Janjgir Champa district committed suicide on Instagram live. The incident was witnessed by at least 21 followers who were unable to save her. Preliminary investigations suggest she took the extreme step due to a heartbreak. Ankur Nath's parents reported her addiction to social media and constant posting of videos.
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A 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a criminal in a parked bus at Pune's Swargate bus terminus. The incident, which took place early Tuesday, has resulted in public outrage and demands for swift action. Authorities have identified the suspect and are conducting inquiries. Security personnel have been dismissed, and an intensive investigation is underway.
Mumbai's local train services on the Central Railway's main line faced disruptions due to a signalling glitch on the south-bound slow track between Diva and Mumbra stations, causing delays of 15-20 minutes early Tuesday. The issue, reported at 4.55 am, was resolved by 6 am. Overcrowding inconvenienced passengers as 35 lakh daily commuters use the Central Railway network.
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has ordered the cancellation of Lalit Modi's Vanuatu passport after discovering his intention to avoid extradition. This decision followed reports that Interpol had twice rejected India's request for an alert notice due to lack of judicial evidence, which would have automatically disqualified Modi's citizenship application.
Sachin Tendulkar made an appearance with his family at Coldplay's concert in Navi Mumbai. The crowd's chants of 'Sachin, Sachin' briefly overshadowed the music. Coldplay's Chris Martin further excited the audience by mentioning cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, connecting deeply with the cricket-loving Indian fans. The concert is part of Coldplay's India tour.
Enhancing economic freedom for individuals and small businesses is crucial for India's medium-term growth, stated a finance ministry document. The Economic Survey emphasizes continuing deregulation, reducing regulatory burdens, and implementing reforms for MSMEs. States should learn best practices, further deregulate, and focus on cost-effective governance reforms to boost economic growth and improve the business environment.
College football star Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy. His fiancée, Leanna Lenee, caused a stir with her delayed reaction. A video showed her seated while others celebrated Hunter's win. This fueled existing fan concerns about their relationship. Hunter defended Lenee, stating people are too invested. The couple plan a 2025 wedding after the NFL draft.
Karnataka BJP MLC CT Ravi, arrested for allegedly using derogatory language against state minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, has been granted bail. Ravi criticized the Congress government, calling their actions dictatorial and alleging a plot to kill him using a false complaint. He also accused the police of inaction regarding his own complaints.
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who ushered in parallel cinema in India, passed away at 90. Known for his realism and depth, his acclaimed works include Ankur, Nishant, and Zubeidaa. Honored with Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, Benegal's contributions to Indian cinema remain unparalleled. His death signifies the end of a pioneering era in filmmaking.
India clinched a commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa, defending their Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title. Restricting South Africa to 82 all out, India chased down the target in 11.2 overs. Key performances included Gongadi Trisha's 44 not out and a standout spell of 3/15, securing back-to-back titles for India’s U19 team.
A Madhya Pradesh businessman and his wife died by suicide, alleging harassment by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during a recent search. Parmar, accused in several cases including loan fraud and rape, claimed victimization due to his Congress association. The ED denied the allegations, stating Parmar was a "habitual offender" and had failed to appear for questioning after confirming his presence.