A Bengaluru automobile executive was found dead in his apartment after emailing an NGO about his intent to end his life. He left a 24-page note and a timetable detailing alleged harassment by his wife and others, including eight police complaints against him. Police await the family's arrival and statement before proceeding with the investigation.
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Self-styled Christian preacher Bajinder Singh, convicted of rape, faces new allegations by two more women who accuse him of abuse and sexual exploitation. The women sought help from the Akal Takht, citing lack of police action. The jathedar urged swift government intervention and praised the women's bravery, assuring them support and justice.
Three broken idols, including one of Lord Ganesh and possibly Lord Kartikeya, were discovered during well excavation near a recently reopened Shiv-Hanuman temple in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Sealed since the 1978 riots, the temple reopened on December 14th. Authorities secured the area for further excavation and held a prayer ceremony.
Sanjeeb Wazed, son of ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, accuses the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus of using the judiciary to target Awami League leaders through a questionable tribunal. The government seeks Hasina’s extradition for alleged crimes against humanity, while India considers denying the request under their political extradition treaty.
Asaram Bapu, who is serving a life sentence for raping a minor, has been granted an extension of interim bail by the Gujarat High Court for medical reasons. The survivor's father expressed fears for his family's safety, alleging that Asaram is influencing people and managing to secure multiple bail extensions. Authorities are monitoring the family's security.
A US judge halted the deportation of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil, detained by immigration officials executing a State Department directive to cancel his green card. Khalil, involved in Columbia University's Gaza ceasefire protests, awaits further legal proceedings. The case raises debates on free speech and legal grounds for deportation amidst national security concerns.
US President Donald Trump has criticized the UK government's request for Apple to create a 'back door' for accessing user data, likening it to practices in China. US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard shared similar concerns, deeming the demand a violation of privacy rights. Apple has since halted Advanced Data Protection for UK iCloud users.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Dibrugarh will become the state's second capital within three years. A permanent assembly building will be established, and an annual assembly session will be held starting in 2027 to distribute administrative functions. The announcement was made during Republic Day celebrations in Dibrugarh.