In Budaun, a special Pocso court convicted Mahendra Kumar of raping a 5-year-old girl, sentencing him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. The victim identified Kumar by his moustache, and her testimony, along with supporting evidence, proved crucial in the conviction. The crime occurred on February 27, 2023, when Kumar assaulted the girl while her…
Amit Shah directed the formation of a multi-sectoral central team. This is to mitigate losses from natural disasters. The team includes experts from various institutions. This follows a review of disasters in Himachal Pradesh. The Union government has deputed an Inter-Ministerial Central Team. They will assess damages in the state.
Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s HR executive, is at the center of a scandal after a video of her cuddling CEO Andy Byron went viral, leading to his resignation and social media fallout. Cabot is reportedly married into the wealthy Cabot family of Boston, known for their historical prominence and roots in the carbon black industry.
India is nearing completion of a new 130-km road to Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) in eastern Ladakh, expected to be fully operational by Oct-Nov 2026. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has completed significant portions of the road, enhancing military mobility to the frontier. This alternative route aims to improve connectivity and reduce PLA’s ability to…
In Aligarh, a woman, her mother, and three siblings received life sentences for the 2022 murder of her husband, Shafiq. The conviction followed testimony from the victim’s 11-year-old daughter, who witnessed the crime. The court heard how the family attacked Shafiq after a domestic dispute, hid his body for two days, and then dumped it…
A political storm erupted in Maharashtra after videos surfaced allegedly showing Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate playing an online card game during an assembly session. The controversy escalated when members of Chhava Sanghatna protested at an NCP press conference, demanding Kokate’s resignation, leading to violence between NCP workers and activists.
Bangladeshi political stakeholders have agreed to reinstate the caretaker government system, abolished over a decade ago, following 14 years of struggle. The agreement was reached during discussions initiated by the National Consensus Commission. However, Awami League and Jatiya Party did not participate in the Muhammad Yunus-headed interim government’s political dialogue.
Florida Panthers celebrated National Ice Cream Day with a Brad Marchand illustration. The artwork recalls a joke from the Eastern Conference Final. Fans had joked about Marchand eating ice cream during overtime. The team’s social media post delighted fans. It reinforced the bond between the team and its community. The post added a sweet chapter…
Adani Group plans to invest nearly Rs 1 lakh crore in its airport business in India over the next five years, focusing on infrastructure and real estate development. The investment will primarily target Navi Mumbai Airport, Mumbai Airport, and expansions in Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati. The group aims to capitalize on India’s growth potential…
