In a shocking incident in Hathras, a 19-year-old woman was allegedly murdered and beheaded by her father, stepmother, and step-grandfather in an act of suspected "honour killing." The victim, identified as Tamanna, was believed to have "disgraced" the family after leaving home with a man and returning.
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Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was above 24,550, BSE Sensex was up over 250 points.
Following a lengthy meeting with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump asserted that resolving the Ukraine conflict hinges on Volodymyr Zelenskyy's willingness to negotiate. Trump suggested that European nations should also play a role and expressed his availability to participate in future discussions between Zelenskyy and Putin, indicating a high likelihood of reaching an agreement.
In response to the US's increased tariffs on Indian goods, the government is considering targeted support for sectors like textiles and chemicals. The export promotion mission, with a budget of Rs 2,250 crore, may offer easy credit, overseas warehousing, and global branding to help exporters find new markets.
The Supreme Court is grappling with a perplexing case involving a 'ghost litigant' who secured a favorable order based on a fabricated compromise. With lawyers denying involvement, the court has directed the Bar Council of India to investigate the matter.
President Trump asserted that Vladimir Putin won't "mess around" with him ahead of their summit in Alaska, where they plan to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump believes Putin desires full control of Ukraine but insists this won't happen under his presidency. He also proposed a second meeting involving European leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to foster peace negotiations.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake rattled western Turkey on Sunday evening, impacting cities like Istanbul and Izmir. According to AFAD, the quake struck Balikesir province's Sindirgi district at a depth of 11 km. While the tremor was felt across multiple provinces, initial reports indicate no casualties or significant damage.
Prime Minister Modi announced a 'high-powered demographic mission' to tackle infiltration and illegal immigration, citing threats to national security and demographic changes in border regions. He highlighted the issue of illegal immigrants impacting livelihoods and tribal lands.
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In the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir, a gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists on Sunday. Indian Army troops, acting on intelligence, made contact with the terrorists in the Dul area early on August 10. An exchange of gunfire ensued, and the operation is currently ongoing as security forces work to neutralize the threat.