Kerala High Court has issued notices to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena, and others concerning alleged financial dealings between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd and Veena’s firm. This action follows a PIL seeking a CBI inquiry into the matter.
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A 15-year-old girl in Faridabad was killed by a 19-year-old stalker who had previously kidnapped her. The incident took place at her neighbour's house. The suspect fled after the attack. The girl had lived with her mother, a cloth trader. Police are searching for the suspect and investigating the case further.
A 72-hour strike in Katra initiated by pony wallas, shopkeepers, and business owners begins on Wednesday to protest a proposed ropeway project. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangarsh Samiti organized the bandh to oppose the Rs 250-crore ropeway which aims to assist senior citizens and others in accessing the temple.
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Virat Kohli's fiery spirit was evident during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory over Punjab Kings, highlighted by a verbal exchange with spinner Harpreet Brar. Kohli's remark, caught on the stump mic, quickly went viral, sparking debate among fans. His unbeaten 73, coupled with Devdutt Padikkal's 61, secured the win, leveling Bengaluru with Punjab in the standings.
Hamas released three more hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners under a ceasefire agreement with Israel. Scheduled talks aim to secure the freedom of remaining captives and potentially extend the truce. The Rafah crossing with Egypt reopened, allowing crucial medical aid. This marks the fourth prisoner exchange since the truce began on January 19.
Three people, including a woman, died and several were injured when a KSRTC bus fell into a gorge near Pullupara in a hill district. The bus was returning to Mavelikara after a trip to Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. Rescue operations involving Police and Fire Services were promptly initiated. The deceased's bodies are at a private hospital in Mundakayam.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for JEE Main 2025 Session 2, following the exam held from April 2 to 9. Candidates can now access it on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. This comes after the provisional key and objection window. Results are expected soon, with over 10 lakh candidates having appeared.