A gruesome discovery unfolded near Chimpaganahalli in Tumakuru as a stray dog was spotted carrying a severed human arm, leading to the discovery of mutilated body parts scattered across multiple locations. Police are investigating the chilling murder, deploying forensic teams and dog squads to piece together the crime scene.
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Sameer Kulkarni, acquitted in the Malegaon blast case, accuses Congress leaders and the Maharashtra ATS of framing Hindus for political gain. He alleges evidence manipulation and pressure on investigators. Retired inspector Mehiboob Mujawar supports this, claiming he was ordered to implicate RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
Following internal discord and a lack of coordination among MPs, Trinamool Congress appointed Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar as its chief whip in Lok Sabha after Kunal Ghosh's resignation. Satabdi Roy has been named the deputy leader in the Lower House. Kalyan Banerjee's resignation as chief whip stemmed from unease within the party due to public spats with fellow TMC MPs.
Indian stock markets faced a fifth consecutive week of losses, driven by persistent FII selling, concerns over India-US trade negotiations, and disappointing Q1 corporate earnings. Donald Trump's tariff imposition and a strengthening US dollar further contributed to the bearish sentiment.
King Charles and Princess Diana's wedding, though seemingly a fairy tale, was fraught with heartache. Both reportedly cried the night before, Charles due to his lingering love for Camilla, whom he honored with cufflinks, and Diana due to her own reservations. The marriage was further strained by Camilla's continued presence and Diana's struggles, casting a shadow over their union from the start.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) refuted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's claims of voter list manipulation, highlighting that the Karnataka government, led by Congress, utilizes the same electoral rolls for its caste census. ECI sources pointed out the contradiction, noting Rahul Gandhi's allegations coincided with the state government's reliance on the rolls.
In Mumbai, a tuition teacher has been booked for allegedly branding an eight-year-old student's palms with a burning candle as punishment for poor handwriting. The boy's father discovered the injuries and confronted the teacher, who did not deny the act. Police have registered a case against the teacher under the Juvenile Justice Act and Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Indian businesses anticipate significant order losses during the festival season due to Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on exports to the US, making competition with other countries difficult. Exporters are hoping for a breakthrough in trade negotiations, but many orders are already on hold as buyers reassess sourcing. Diversification is challenging as China increases its focus on European and other markets.
In a move to inspire students, the NCERT syllabus will now include chapters on Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Brigadier Mohammad Usman, and Major Somnath Sharma. These additions, across Urdu and English textbooks for classes VII and VIII, aim to instill values of courage and duty.
Elon Musk ignited a fresh AI feud by claiming OpenAI will surpass Microsoft, despite Satya Nadella's announcement of GPT-5's full integration across Microsoft's platforms. Musk asserted xAI's Grok models have already exceeded GPT-5 in intelligence and teased a superior Grok 5. This rivalry highlights the shifting dynamics between OpenAI and Microsoft, raising concerns about Microsoft's dependence on its AI partner.