Kolkata police are investigating a gruesome discovery. A severed head, likely female, was found in a plastic bag at a Tollygunge waste site. Authorities rushed to the scene on Friday morning. The head was sent to M R Bangur Hospital. Police are searching for the remaining body parts. A local councillor alerted authorities after residents reported the grim find.
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Seven passengers from Punjab were shot dead by armed attackers in Barkhan district, Balochistan, while traveling from Quetta to Faisalabad. The assailants stopped the bus, checked identification cards, and executed the victims. Ethnic Baloch separatists, particularly the BLA, are suspected. The incident highlights ongoing ethnic violence and security challenges in the region.
A Navsari court sentenced Mohammed Sadik Khatri to life imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old schoolgirl in 2021. Khatri lured her by offering help to reach Mumbai, then assaulted her. The court emphasized the severe impact on the minor and criticized Khatri’s predatory behavior, highlighted by his possession of sex enhancement pills.
Prayagraj residents showcased remarkable hospitality during the Maha Kumbh, welcoming over 64 crore visitors despite enduring traffic jams, shortages, and daily disruptions. Local commuters, shopkeepers, professionals, and students adapted to the challenges with a helping hand and a smile, ensuring pilgrims had food, guidance, and medical aid, highlighting the town's enduring spirit and generosity.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the DMK government, accusing them of using delimitation and the three-language policy to divert attention from key issues ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened lacklustre on Friday. While BSE Sensex was above 74,300, Nifty50 was near 22,550.
Donald Trump, following a UFC event in Miami, playfully introduced his granddaughter, Kai Trump to reporters labelling them as "fake news" during a 2 am pressor aboard Air Force One. Kai, a competitive golfer committed to the University of Miami, was accompanied by her brothers. The event drew a crowd of political and tech figures, including Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Security forces in Jammu continued their operation in Kathua district's Sufain forest after a deadly gunfight with Pakistani terrorists. The confrontation resulted in the deaths of four policemen and two attackers. Authorities have urged vigilance as some terrorists may still be escaping through mountainous terrain.
Since January 1, Digilocker, crucial for identity verification used by stockbrokers, has been down, causing significant disruptions. The issue may relate to service interruptions at the National Informatics Centre on December 31, which affected various services including the IRCTC train booking website.
Bangladesh celebrated its 54th Vijay Diwas, marking independence from Pakistan. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus hailed the removal of Sheikh Hasina's government, calling it autocratic. Hasina, in exile, condemned Yunus and the interim government, accusing them of supporting anti-liberation forces and neglecting the war's legacy. The traditional Victory Day parade was cancelled.