In New Town's Gouranganar, a 29-year-old man, Sanket Chatterjee, was fatally beaten after confronting three men harassing his live-in partner. The incident occurred in the early hours when the woman, having left home after an argument, was accosted by the trio. Despite her pleas and attempts to seek help from neighbors, the assault continued, leading to Sanket's death.
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Donald Trump criticized Vladimir Putin following a massive Russian strike on Ukraine that resulted in casualties and significant damage. Trump urged Putin to stop the attacks, citing heavy troop losses and advocating for a peace deal. The strikes targeted Ukraine's aviation, aerospace, and defense industries, prompting President Zelenskyy to condemn Russia's actions and appeal for international awareness and accountability.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for the Maha Kumbh stampede, alleging fudging of casualty numbers. He called for an all-party meeting and demanded that disaster management be handed over to the Army. Yadav also questioned the government's handling of investments and accused them of administrative negligence in managing the Kumbh Mela.
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Tragedy struck again for the BEST bus service as a 25-year-old motorcyclist, Vindo Dikshit, lost his life in a collision near Govandi's Shivaji Nagar junction late Saturday. This marks the third fatal BEST bus accident in under a week, raising serious safety concerns. The incident involved a Kurla-bound bus, and Dikshit suffered a fatal head injury.