Raj Arya, a 24-year-old from Bareilly, allegedly died by suicide following marital discord. His family accuses his wife, Simran, of harassment, claiming tensions rose after they both lost their jobs and she left their home. Simran's Instagram posts hinting at legal action preceded Raj's death, prompting a police investigation and a post-mortem examination.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has strongly condemned schools for allegedly harassing parents and students over fee hikes, warning of strict consequences for violations. Parents of DPS Dwarka students have accused the school of publicly shaming and isolating children whose families refused to pay increased fees. The aggrieved parents are demanding investigation report and transparency from the DPS Society.
The cash-strapped government has recommended that the National Cooperative Development Corporation extend loans worth 1,104.6 crore to nine cooperative sugar factories, mostly linked to ruling parties in the Mahayuti alliance. Loans require a state guarantee, adding to the state’s liabilities. These recommendations aim to meet the working capital gap of the factories, supporting key political figures.
Bombay Shaving Company CEO Shantanu Deshpande has slammed the ultra-fast food delivery trend, cautioning against a looming public health crisis. He criticized platforms like Zomato and Swiggy for prioritizing speed over nutrition, offering processed meals prepared with frozen ingredients.
A senior faculty member at Burdwan Medical College reported students demanding to cheat in exams, with a suspended junior doctor threatening staff to allow mobile phones in the exam hall. The ongoing unrest stems from previous incidents at RG Kar Medical College, exposing cheating and irregularities in medical education. The health department is taking strict measures to prevent unfair practices.
Farooq Abdullah, former Jammu and Kashmir CM, attended a religious event at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, advocating for local residents protesting the ropeway project in Katra. He emphasized the significance of considering the community's interests and praised locals' resilience. He also highlighted universal religious values and community power in government decisions.
Switzerland's largest bank UBS mandates employees to work from the office at least three days a week and bans remote work on Fridays and Mondays. This move mirrors Deutsche Bank's 2024 policy. Meanwhile, JPMorgan Chase has reinforced a five-day office workweek, dismissing employee petitions to relax this rule.
Akhilesh Yadav criticised Yogi Adityanath for his remarks on the Yamuna's cleanliness in Delhi, questioning if Adityanath would drink Yamuna water in his own state. Adityanath had targeted Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of turning the river into a 'dirty drain' and not cooperating in its cleaning under the Namami Gange project.
San Francisco authorities confirmed the death of 26-year-old OpenAI software developer Suchir Balaji as a suicide by self-inflicted gunshot. Despite his parents' claims of foul play, investigations found no evidence supporting homicide. The apartment had no signs of forced entry, and Balaji had alcohol and amphetamines in his system, the report said.
The Avaniyapuram jallikattu event in Madurai turned tragic as a bull tamer, Naveen Kumar, 22, was gored to death and 75 others sustained injuries. Chief minister M K Stalin announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh for Kumar's family. Despite precautions, the accident occurred, and medical teams were present to provide immediate care.