A Kuwait-based NRI allegedly stabbed his 12-year-old daughter's molester to death in Andhra Pradesh, India. He confessed to the murder in a selfie video, claiming police inaction after his wife reported the molestation. Police deny receiving a complaint and allege a family conspiracy, questioning the father's surrender claims.
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AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi criticized actor Allu Arjun for his alleged insensitive response to a fatal stampede at a Pushpa 2 screening. Owaisi claimed Arjun, upon hearing of the death and injuries, remarked about the film's success and continued watching. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy condemned Arjun's actions and revealed the actor defied police denial of security permission for the event.
BJP countered AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s claim that his wife's name was wrongfully deleted from the New Delhi voters' list by revealing she is registered in UP’s Sultanpur. BJP’s Amit Malviya shared an affidavit proving her registration in Sultanpur, indicating her vote in Delhi was illegal. Singh responded, saying her name was removed from the Sultanpur list in January.
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Bangladesh's interim government has cancelled a judicial training program for 50 judges in India, following directives from the Supreme Court and amid rising tensions between Dhaka and New Delhi. Political upheavals in Bangladesh and concerns over minority rights have strained bilateral relations, with the Hindu community reporting increased violence.
Divers discovered the wreck of a probable European warship near Kalpeni island, Lakshadweep on Saturday. The ship, dating back to the 17th or 18th centuries, includes a cannon and anchor, suggesting historic maritime battles. Further underwater archaeological research is needed to uncover more details and confirm its origins, as the coral growth obscures precise identification.
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker and wrestler Aman Sehrawat are expected to have their Paris Olympics bronze medals replaced due to deterioration. The International Olympic Committee and Monnaie de Paris are addressing the issue, ensuring identical replacements with the original engravings for affected athletes. Similarly, Aman’s bronze medal has shown signs of fading, though the wrestler has yet to file a formal complaint.
Orissa High Court has acquitted Madan Kanhar, a 42-year-old man previously convicted of murder, due to insufficient evidence. The court found discrepancies in the testimonies and an absence of conclusive forensic findings, leading to a judgment in favor of Kanhar after he had spent 14 years in jail.
Kanpur police arrested a leather trader who tried to cover up a murder attempt on his wife as a housefire. Their toddler son revealed the father's role in the incident, leading to the arrest. The woman, under threat from her in-laws, initially blamed a mosquito repellent accident. The investigation is ongoing.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad agree to a Gaza ceasefire and a prisoner exchange deal with Israel, where 33 hostages will be swapped for 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. This deal includes a phased release plan and ongoing negotiations for remaining captives. Israel maintains a buffer zone within Gaza, with international mediation from the US, Qatar, and Egypt.