US: Indian-origin pediatrician kills her daughter; stages death to look like drowning

Neha Gupta, an Oklahoma pediatrician, faces a first-degree murder charge in Florida for the death of her four-year-old daughter, Aria Talathi. Initially reported as a drowning, an autopsy revealed Aria died from asphyxiation by smothering, with injuries inconsistent with Gupta’s account. Detectives uncovered a bitter custody battle between Gupta and her ex-husband, adding complexity to…

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‘Deeply humiliated’: Cop opts for VRS after Sidda’s ‘air slap’

NV Baramani, a Karnataka ASP, chose to retire. This followed public criticism. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s actions at a Belagavi rally led to this. Baramani cited humiliation as the reason. The incident involved a perceived slap gesture. It sparked controversy and media attention. BJP leaders demanded an apology from Siddaramaiah. The event caused Baramani mental distress.

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Israel did not achieve all its aims in Iran attack, says report; did Netanyahu’s gamble backfire?

Foreign Policy magazine reports that Israel’s recent 12-day war with Iran, termed a “failed gamble” by Benjamin Netanyahu, failed to achieve its objectives. Despite aiming to eliminate Iran’s strategic threat, the conflict exposed Israel’s vulnerabilities and strengthened Iranian nationalism. Iran retaliated effectively, targeting Israeli cities and even a US airbase in Qatar.

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