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Man, 2 Daughters, Son Die By Suicide After Jumping In Front Of Train In Gujarat

A man, his two daughters and a son allegedly committed suicide on Sunday by jumping in front of a train in Botad district in Gujarat, an official said. The incident took place at 6:30pm between Ningala and Alampur railway stations, Railway Protection Force sub inspector VS Gole said. "As part of a suicide pact, the four jumped in front of a passenger train on its way from Bhavnagar to Gandhidham. The bodies of the man, his two daughters and a son were found along the tracks," he said. The man, identified as Mangabhai Vijuda (42), was out on bail after getting arrested on charges of attempt to murder following a fight with a relative, as per police. The others who died are his daughters Sonam (17) and Rekha (21) and son Jignesh (19). They belonged to Nana Sakhpar village in the district's Gadhada taluka, he said. The bodies have been sent for post mortem and further probe into why they took this extreme step is underway, the official said. from NDTV News Search Re

Denmark Queen Announces Surprise Abdication On Live TV After 52 Years

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-serving monarch, will abdicate on Jan. 14 after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she announced on Sunday. The 83-year-old queen, who ascended the throne in 1972, made the surprise announcement on live TV during her traditional New Year's Eve speech, which is viewed by many in the country of 5.9 million people. Referring to a successful back operation she underwent in February, she said, "The surgery naturally gave rise to thinking about the future - whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation". "I have decided that now is the right time. On 14 January 2024 - 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father - I will step down as queen of Denmark," she said. "I leave the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik," she said. The queen became the longest-serving monarch in Europe following the death of Britain's Qu

Woman, 36, Kills Mother Over Property Dispute In Delhi, Arrested

A 36-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly killing her mother over a property dispute in outer Delhi's Ranhola area, police said on Sunday. The accused, Promila, works as a teacher and was living with her father, who had separated from her mother Beermati (65), they said. According to police, Beermati's daughter-in-law Asha found her body, which bore multiple stab wounds on the neck and limbs, near the disputed plot on Saturday morning. Later, Beermati's family informed police. "A case of murder was registered and an investigation was launched. During inquiry, the investigation team came to know that Beermati's 70-year-old husband, an ex-serviceman and a self-styled godman, was embroiled in a property dispute with her and was living separately with their daughter," an official said. During investigation, police checked footage of CCTV cameras installed near the crime scene and noticed Promila was in the area on the fateful day, police said. "A te

"Modi Does What He Promises": PM On Why People Trust His 'Guarantees'

Highlighting his recent state election slogan, "Modi ki Guarantee," Prime Minister Modi asserted that the country trusts his guarantee because he diligently works to fulfill them. During a one-day visit to Ayodhya, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 46 projects worth Rs 15,700 crore. The events included the inauguration of Ayodhya Dham Junction, Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, and the flagging off of 6 Vande Bharat and 2 Amrit Bharat trains. "The strength of Modi's guarantee lies in the fact that Modi does what he promises. Today, the country has faith in Modi's guarantee because he puts in all his efforts to fulfill the guarantees he gives. This city of Ayodhya is also a witness to this," he stated. Expressing eagerness for the upcoming consecration at the Ram Temple, PM Modi proclaimed himself a devotee of every particle and person in India. PM Modi reached Ayodhya on a one-day visit, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation

Man Dies By Suicide, Case Against Wife, Her Sister: Maharashtra Police

An offence has been registered against a 27-year-old woman and her sister for allegedly abetting the suicide of her husband in Maharashtra's Thane district two months ago, police said on Saturday. Based on a complaint, the police on Friday registered an offence under section 306 (abetment of suicide) of the Indian Penal Code against the two sisters, an official said. Sachinkumar Mishra, a resident of Davdi village in Dombivili, committed suicide by consuming rat poison in October, he said. As per the complaint, Mishra's wife Pooja frequently spoke to three men, raising doubts that she was having an extramarital affair, the official said. The victim's sister-in-law Babita Upadayaya also threatened him saying that he would be beaten up and abducted if he interfered with his wife's friend, he said. The man was allegedly driven to suicide because of his wife's behaviour and sister-in-law's threats, the official said, adding that no arrests have been made in thi

"I Am Perfectly Fine": Mamata Banerjee After Routine Check-Up Of Left Knee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday went to a state-run hospital here for a routine check-up of her left knee, which she had injured earlier this year while alighting from a helicopter. Ms Banerjee went to the Woodburn Block of the SSKM Hospital, where doctors conducted a few routine tests, she told reporters. "Don't worry, I am perfectly fine. I just came here for a check-up. I am walking normally now... around 20,000 steps daily," the chief minister said. "I also interacted with the doctors and discussed some of the issues faced by the hospital," Ms Banerjee said after she came out of the Woodburn Block around 7.30 pm. Ms Banerjee, before boarding her car, conveyed her New Year greetings to people of the state. The chief minister suffered injuries on her left knee in June when her helicopter had to make an emergency landing at the IAF helipad in Sevoke near Siliguri. In September, her left knee was injured again during a 12-day tour of S

UP Siblings Who Left Home After Being Scolded Meet Mother After 13 Years

Two siblings aged 22 and 19 years who left home 13 years ago after being scolded by their mother have been reunited with her with the help of a child rights activist. The siblings -- Rakhi and her brother Babloo -- left home in Bilasganj locality of Agra at the age of nine and six years and spent time at children's homes in Noida and Lucknow. They first reunited with each other through social media in 2018 and then started searching for their mother. Rakhi now works at a mall in Gurugram, while her brother Babloo is employed with a company in Bengaluru. Babloo said that a rail engine placed outside Agra Cantt station made him recall that he is from Agra. "We both left home when our mother scolded us. After that, we asked a rickshaw driver to drop us at the residence of 'nani' (maternal grandmother) in the city. But he dropped us at a station in Agra. Then we reached Meerut railway station where we were caught by a member of Childline who sent us to the children'

Man Refusing To Swap Seats With Pregnant Woman On Airplane Praised Online

A man has been praised online for refusing to swap seats with a pregnant woman on an airplane. In a post shared on Reddit, a man explained that he was flying solo to visit family over the holidays and carefully selected an aisle seat that was next to the bathroom. "Right before boarding, a woman asked me to give up my seat so she could sit closer to the bathroom. She was pregnant but did not seem distressed," he wrote. Reddit user u/michaeldonelly shared the post, titled "AITA (Am I the A**hole) and for not giving up my airline seat to a pregnant woman?", on December 15. He explained that he paid extra because he has a medical issue that sometimes requires "quick access to the bathroom". Because of this, he wasn't willing to change his seating arranges, the user said.  "I did not feel it was fair to demand I move from the seat I planned for and paid for, especially since she apparently had not booked an aisle seat herself in advance," he wr

"Testament To India's Growing Self-Reliance": PM Modi On Warship INS Imphal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the commissioning of INS Imphal, an indigenously built stealth-guided missile destroyer, into the Indian Navy is a testament to India's growing self-reliance in defence. In a post on X, PM Modi lauded the people involved in the commissioning of the INS Imphal and said that it epitomises country's naval excellence and engineering prowess. "Proud moment for India as INS Imphal has been commissioned into our Navy, a testament to India's growing self-reliance in defence. It epitomises our naval excellence and engineering prowess. Compliments to everyone involved in this milestone for Aatmanirbharta. We shall keep securing our seas and strengthening our nation," PM said, reacting to a post by 'SpokespersonNavy' wherein it posted a video of INS Imphal. Proud moment for India as INS Imphal has been commissioned into our Navy, a testament to India's growing self-reliance in defence. It epitomises our naval

"Peak Bengaluru": X User Shares Story Of Rapido Driver Who Was A Corporate Manager At A Big Company

Bengaluru, India's startup capital, is known for its unique culture and allure that keeps inviting people to work there. The city has recently also been the focus of several online memes that highlight the unique events that could only happen there. Many stories of "peak Bengaluru" moments can be found all over the internet. Now, a user on X (formerly Twitter) shared her intriguing encounter with a Rapido driver who used to work as a corporate manager at a major company.  Taking to X, the user, Shruti (@Shruwa12), wrote, "In my peak Bangalore moment today, the Rapido guy turned out to be a corporate manager in one of the big companies, who likes to help people reach to their destination in reasonable amounts". She concluded her post with a nod to the city's unique culture. "Anything is possible in Bangalore," the user said. In my peak Bangalore moment today, the Rapido guy turned out to be a corporate manager in one of the big companies, who lik

Will Not Stop Schemes By Previous Government: Rajasthan Chief Minister Rebuts Congress' Charges

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday said none of the welfare schemes launched by the previous Congress government in the state will be discontinued. He was speaking at a function organised by the BJP to mark Good Governance Day on the birth anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Reacting to the allegations by the Congress that his government would discontinue the public welfare schemes launched by the previous government, Bhajan Lal Sharma said, "Congress people are saying our work, our schemes... I want to tell you that we will not stop any of the schemes." The chief minister said free medicines will continue to be made available at government hospitals and the number of essential drugs would also be increased. Mr Vajyapee made schemes for the welfare of the poor and Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the initiative forward, Bhajan Lal Sharma said. BJP stalwart Vajpayee was born on December 25, 1924. He died on August 16, 2018. Deput

''Step Away'': Harsh Goenka Shares Thought-Provoking Video On How Phones Impact Relationships

Industrialist Harsh Goenka often shares motivational and interesting posts to keep his social media fans entertained. On Friday, the tech-savvy businessman shared a thought-provoking video about an issue that is significantly relevant to our lives. The video talks about smartphone addiction and how it impacts our relationships. While phones keep us connected and help maintain relationships, in some ways, they drive a wedge between us, too.  Mr Goenka shared the video of inspirational speaker Simon Sinek wherein he explains how even holding a phone in our hands while talking to someone else gives them the impression that they are not the top priority. ''Imagine I'm here talking to you, holding my phone. It's not buzzing, not beeping, and no one's calling me, I'm just holding it. Do you feel as if you're the most important thing to me right now? No, you don't. That's the association'' Mr Sinek said in the video.  ''Step away from the

"Just Because I Am Close To Brij Bhushan...": Wrestling Body Chief Amid Row

Newly-appointed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh on Saturday lashed out at the protesting grapplers for "engaging in politics" and asserted that he is not a dummy candidate of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sanjay Singh, who was elected as the president of the WFI on Thursday, is known to be a close confidante of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who had been accused of sexual harassment by the country's top wrestlers such as Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia. Sanjay Singh won most of the votes in the delayed polls, as outgoing chief Brij Bhushan gained indirect control over the national federation. "Those who are athletes have already started preparing and those who want to engage in politics can do that. It is their personal matter, I will not speak about this. "I have been in the federation for 12 years. Just because I am close to MP (Brij Bhushan) does not mean I am a dummy candidate. Is it a crime if I am close to him?" S

iPhone 12 Found In Working Condition After Being Submerged In US River For 3 Months

A diver cleaning a river in the United States recently found an Apple iPhone 12 all covered in algae. However, in a remarkable display of durability, the smartphone defied all expectations and emerged in perfect working condition even after spending around 3 months submerged in the Northern California Stanislaus River. According to Apple Insider , the unexpected discovery transpired when diver Lee discovered the algae-covered iPhone 12 in November. He cleaned up the phone and set it aside to dry out for a few days, following which he managed to switch on the phone after connecting a charger. The iPhone 12 comes with an IP68 rating. According to Apple, the phone can last 30 minutes in 6-meter deep water. However, this one iPhone unit seems to be breaking the rules as it managed to remain functional even after being submerged in water for over 3 months. Speaking to Apple Insider , Lee shared his story of the discovery and revealed how he successfully managed to switch on the phone.  Le

Society Must Change Dialogue At Home To Get Rid Of Skin-Colour Bias: Court

Society needs to change the dialogue at home to eradicate discrimination based on skin colour, the Chhattisgarh High Court observed and cited a study to bemoan that dark-skinned women are likely to be portrayed as under-confident and insecure. Incentive cannot be given to a husband for promoting the society's preference for lighter skin, ruled a Division Bench last month while dismissing an appeal filed by a man, a resident of Balodabazar district, seeking divorce from his wife. The respondent, the wife in this case, asserted in the court that her husband sought to abandon her due to her dark skin. The appeal was filed by the man against an order of a family court judge in Chhattisgarh's Baloda Bazar on July 30, 2022, dismissing his application for divorce. The bench, comprising Justices Goutam Bhaduri and Deepak Kumar Tiwari, said, "Evaluating the evidence and facts on the preponderance of probability and the allegations of husband and counter- allegations of wife, th

"Security In Kashmir Better Than In Bengal": Manoj Sinha vs Trinamool

Jammu and Kashmir has better security than Bengal, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory, Manoj Sinha, said, drawing a sharp reaction from the ruling Trinamool Congress in the state.  His comments come a day after four soldiers were killed in action and three were injured in a gunfight with terrorists in the Poonch district. The encounter began after terrorists fired at two army vehicles passing through Dera Ki Gali in Rajouri's Poonch region yesterday afternoon. Calling the attack an "unfortunate incident", Mr Sinha said: "Our neighbour does carry out such ill-intentioned acts. Terrorism is taking its last few breaths there and we are working on a well-planned strategy to finish terrorism and its ecosystem. I am hoping you will see it its results soon." "Security in Kashmir is better than in West Bengal," Mr Sinha asserted as he spoke about the fear among labourers over security in Kashmir. The ruling Trinamool Congress, or TMC, in the st

Manipur Donor Tried To Save Infant Hospitalised For Over 3 Weeks, Shocked To See "Killed In Violence" Posts

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A Manipur woman was shocked to see the name of a one-month-old infant, whom she knew, appear on social media posts as a "victim" of the ethnic violence that began on May 3. Bisoya Loitongbam, 41, knew the infant as she had donated Rs 1 lakh for the treatment of Hirschsprung disease, a birth defect in which some nerve cells are missing in the large intestine. The infant had been already under treatment at a hospital in the state capital Imphal for three weeks before May 3, the SOS note sent to prospective donors show. May 3 was the day clashes broke out between the hill-majority Kuki tribes and the valley-majority Meiteis. "I got a call from the top district official on May 7 about a baby who needs to be admitted to a good hospital with advanced equipment. The next day I immediately sent Rs 1 lakh. I got to know from the doctors that the baby unfortunately died after surgery on May 9," Ms Loitongbam told NDTV on phone from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, where she is

Honda To Recall More Than 100,000 Hybrid Vehicles Over Fire Risk

Honda Motor Co's American unit is recalling about 106,030 CR-V hybrid vehicles due to the risk of fire or injury in a crash caused by an overheated battery cable or short circuit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday. To address the issue, dealers will replace the battery cable, NHTSA added. from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/2uEh4lk

Telangana Man Kills Childhood Friend, His Family To "Grab" Property, Arrested

A 25-year-old man was taken into custody on Tuesday along with four other accused by police in the Kamareddy district of Telangana for allegedly killing his friend and five members of his family including eight-year-old twins. The murders were allegedly carried out by the prime accused M Prashant in different districts of Telangana between November 29 and December 13 as part of a pre-planned conspiracy to grab the property of his 36-year-old friend, Kamareddy District Superintendent of Police Sindhu Sharma told reporters. Police took into custody the main accused Prashant, his juvenile brother and mother besides two hired associates in connection with the serial murders of the six family members. The prime accused Prashant and his friend P Prasad were childhood friends and natives of Makloor village in Nizamabad district, police said. On November 29, Prashant along with two hired associates allegedly killed Prasad in a forest area near Makloor village in Nizamabad district after hi

Balconies Collapse, Gurugram Society Residents Chase Away Labourers Sent For Barricading

A row erupted at the Chintels Paradiso society in Sector 109 here when a few residents chased away the labourers who had come there to barricade the housing project's Tower D in the wake of three balconies collapsing. A resident said the labourers had been sent by the builder to cordon off access to the tower after Sunday's collapse, but some residents sent them away saying any such barricading must be monitored by the administration. After the row, the builder proceeded with a temporary barricading of the entire Phase I, including Tower D, with ropes. Manoj Singh, a resident of the society, favoured the barricading saying it will only protect people from going near the unsafe tower. J N Yadav, Chintels India Vice President, said the barricading had been ordered by the district administration, but one or two people objected. He said one of the people who objected was a retired woman officer, who chased away the labourers, despite other residents wanting the barricading of

What Minister Said On Remains Of Hindu Temples Found From Historical Times

Evidence or remains of Hindu temples and caves have been found from early historical times in the country, the government said on Monday. Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy said this in a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha. He was asked if temples of Hindu civilisation existed or temples of Hindu gods and goddesses were built in all the caves or domes that exist in the country and were "later destroyed by the Mughal rulers and the Britishers" and, if so, whether the government proposes to take positive steps to preserve "the Hindu religious cultural heritage under the ASI" that are in a "dilapidated condition and restore it to its pristine form". Mr Reddy said in his response, "Evidence/remains of Hindu temples and caves have been found from early historical times. The government of India maintains ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance, including temples, caves, and domes."  The Archaeologi

Senior Cardinal Won't Serve Jail Term Anytime Soon, Maybe Never: Report

None of the six people who received jail sentences at end of the Vatican's big corruption trial on Saturday will likely be spending behind bars anytime soon and some perhaps not ever, according to legal and security experts. Several, including Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the most senior Catholic Church official ever to stand trial before a Vatican criminal court, and London-based Italian financier Raffaele Mincione, already have announced appeals. Others are expected to join them. All the defendants had denied wrongdoing. A new trial would likely not start before the end of next year and take at least another year to conclude. The court is not expected to publish its lengthy report explaining the reasoning for its decisions before April, legal experts said. Normally, those awaiting appeals in Vatican cases, whose incarceration procedures closely mirror Italy's, are allowed to remain free unless they have committed violent crimes or are a flight risk. Cardinal Angelo Becciu is t

Inbar Haiman, 27-Year-Old Israeli Woman Taken Hostage By Hamas, Confirmed Dead

A 27-year-old Israeli woman who was kidnapped from the Supernova music festival by Hamas on October 7 has been confirmed dead, Times of Israel reported. The family of Inbar Haiman has received confirmation from the Israel Defense Forces that she was murdered in captivity by Hamas, the Hostage and Missing Families Forum said on Saturday. The statement did not indicate how or when Ms Haiman died. ''A gifted girl, full of love with endless giving. Creative girl and full of joy of life,'' the forum wrote on Facebook while describing her. ''Inbar was an avid art enthusiast and graffiti artist. She had also studied filmmaking in high school. She was a fan of Maccabi Haifa soccer team. She met her partner Noam Alon almost two years ago while studying Visual Communication at the Wizo Academic Center in Haifa. This month they were supposed to have started their fourth year of studies," the forum added. See the post here: The 27-year-old, a visual communicatio

"Not Against Christians But Oppose Cow Slaughtering, Conversion": Chhattisgarh's Vishnu Sai

Clarifying his stance, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that he is not against people following Christianity as their religious faith adding that his concerns revolve around specific actions like the "slaughtering of cows and religious conversion". Highlighting the presence of the second-largest church in Asia located in Kunkuri, his elected constituency, he clarified, "We are not against Christian people; instead, we oppose some acts like slaughtering of cows and religious conversion." "Keep on continuing the act of serving but do not kill cows. We Hindus consider cows as our mothers and believe that gods as well as goddesses reside in it and worship it. So please stop killing cows as there are several other things to consume," said Mr Sai. Responding to incidents of religious conversion in the Bastar region, the Chief Minister perceived them as a conspiracy to weaken the BJP. He suggested that people in tribal-dominated Bastar and Su

Chaos In Telangana Assembly: Congress vs BRS Over Governor's Address

The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Saturday witnessed a stormy debate on the Motion of Thanks to the Governor's address with the ruling Congress and the opposition BRS indulging in a war of words over the track record of the two parties while in power, alleging 'family rule' and others. BRS Working President K T Rama Rao, who alleged that the Governor's address was full of untruths and that he is "shameful as a member" to listen to such a speech, attacked the Congress that its rule in undivided Andhra Pradesh was marked by parched lands, hunger deaths and suicides. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy led the Congress defence, citing the alleged family rule, non-completion of irrigation projects, ignoring the families of those who sacrificed their lives for the cause of Telangana statehood, leak of question papers and other failures during the 10 years of BRS rule. "... our government broke the iron gates of Pragati Bhavan (former CM KCR's camp office

India's Legacy Challenges Of Unsettled Borders Continue To Engage Us: Army Chief

India's armed forces need to be alive to the maxim of "expect the unexpected", Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande said on Saturday, underlining the need for the military to remain cognisant of the contours of the evolving geopolitical landscape and security challenges. In an address at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Nagpur, the Army chief also talked about India's "legacy challenges" of unsettled borders and that those will "continue to engage us", in comments that came amid a lingering border row with China in eastern Ladakh. Delving into various regional and global security challenges, General Pande said there has been an increasing contestation in traditional and non-traditional domains in the Indo-Pacific and the "key markers" include the assertion of sharp and aggressive power with a shift in the centre of gravity of economic heft. "Expect the unexpected is a maxim that we need to be alive to," he said.

"Deploy Adequate Staff At Sabarimala": Union Minister To Pinarayi Vijayan

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has written to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan requesting him to deploy adequate personnel and staff at Sabarimala temple to reduce the wait time of devotees. In the letter, the Union Minister also requested Mr Vijayan to ensure basic amenities, such as food, water, sanitation, and medical facilities, are provided to devotees. The Minister requested that the Chief Minister address the inconveniences faced by Lord Ayyappa devotees during their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala temple. On X, Mr Reddy posted, "Wrote a letter to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to address issues and inconveniences being faced by the Lord Ayyappa devotees during their pilgrimage to Sabarimala. I also requested to ensure adequate staff and personnel, safe and secure passage, improved basic amenities, and medical assistance during their journey to Sabarimala." In his letter to the Chief Minister, Mr Reddy wrote, "The Sabarimala Temple and the associated 40-day spir

Delhi Lt Governor Rejects Minister's Report Seeking Official's Suspension

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has turned down Vigilance Minister Atishi's proposal to review his earlier stand on her report alleging "prima facie complicity" of Delhi chief secretary in the Bamnoli land acquisition matter, saying the fresh file is nothing but "re-spinning" of theories, Raj Niwas officials said on Friday. Atishi had resubmitted the file on November 22 to the LG to "review his position on the preliminary report", the officials said. "The honourable minister has only attempted to re-spin her theory... with those very conjectures and surmises, submitted earlier and in the report, so as to buttress her illogical arguments. No new document or evidence has been placed in this file while resubmitting the matter except for placing the copy..." the LG said while dismissing her fresh proposal. "Therefore, it appears that the entire exercise or intention for resubmission of the file is only an attempt to mislead the general pub

Mukhtar Ansari Gets Over 5-Year Jail Term For Death Threat To Coal Trader

A special court here on Friday sentenced gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari to five-and-a-half year's imprisonment for death threat to a coal trader in 1997. Along with the imprisonment, the MP-MLA court of Ujjawal Upadhyay also slapped a fine of Rs 10,000 on Ansari after convicting him for threatening to kill Mahaveer Prasad Ranguta, the victim's counsel Vidhan Chandra Yadav said. Mukhtar Ansari had threatened to blast Ranguta, a Varanasi resident, and his house in January, 1997, Mr Yadav said. The court completed the hearing in the case on December 5 but reserved its judgment. The bench convicted Ansari and announced the quantum of punishment on Friday, he added. Mukhtar Ansari attended the court proceedings via video conferencing from Banda jail, Mr Yadav said. Mukhtar Ansari, who is an accused in several cases, is lodged in Banda jail since 2021 after being brought from a Punjab Jail. According to information provided by UP police headquarters, Mukhtar has 65 c

Kerala Court Acquits Man Accused Of Raping, Killing 6-Year-Old 2 Years Ago

A court in Kerala on Thursday acquitted a man accused of raping and killing a six-year-old girl, who was his neighbour, at Churukkulam estate in this high range district two years ago. The Fast Track Special Court acquitted the accused -- Arjun -- due to lack of conclusive evidence against him, a lawyer associated with the case said. After the accused was acquitted, the angry family members were seen on TV channels hurling abuses at him and also expressing their dissatisfaction with the verdict. The visuals also showed the police quickly removing him from the court complex apprehending an attack from the victim's family The defence lawyer alleged that the accused was framed in the case by the police by fabricating evidence against him. After the verdict, the defence lawyer told media that "we have demanded a re-investigation of the case to find out the actual culprit". The state police in a statement said it would be filing an appeal against the court's verdict.

Forest Officer's Video Highlights Amazing 'Conservation Success' Story Of Panna Tiger Reserve

Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Parveen Kaswan, who regularly shares interesting facts about wildlife, shared a heartwarming video hailing the success story of tiger conservation at Panna Tiger Reserve. Notably, the reserve which is located on Vindhya Hill in northern Madhya Pradesh, is a critical tiger habitat with a fragile dry deciduous forest. Mr. Kaswan noted how there was a time when there were no tigers in the reserve, but they are now growing in numbers.  ''From zero #tiger to scene like these. Panna Tiger Reserve is a real #conservation success story. Just a family of tigers roaming around,'' he wrote while sharing a video of a family of tigers. In the 41-second clip, five majestic big cats are seen roaming freely in their natural habitat. Watch the video here: From zero #tiger to scene like these. Panna Tiger Reserve is a real #conservation success story. Just a family of tigers roaming around. VC @PannaTigerResrv pic.twitter.com/h734QS6Wrv — Parve

Japanese Man Who Transformed Into A Dog Meets A Real One, What Happens Next

A Japanese man named Toco, went viral on social media as he transformed himself into a canine after shelling out more than $14,000 (Rs 12 lakh) for a custom-made collie costume. Now, a video of Toco meeting a real dog has gained popularity on the internet. In the clip, the real dog is seen barking after looking at Toco. A few seconds later, Toco is seen bending and coming towards the dog, seeming to extend a hand of friendship. However, the dog is not amused and continues to bark. The dog then takes a few steps back, barks while looking at Toco and removes itself from the scene.  "Dog's reaction to seeing a realistic dog costume," reads the caption of the video. Dog's reaction to seeing a realistic dog costume. 本物そっくりな犬の着ぐるみを見た、犬の反応 pic.twitter.com/oYKScYXkHe — トコ(Toco) (@toco_eevee) December 10, 2023 Recently, Toco posted a series of images on Instagram that show him unsuccessfully taking on the Crufts-style agility course. His latest adventure shows the man d

Brazil's First Lady Says X Account Hacked, "Misogynistic" Messages Posted

Brazil's first lady, Rosangela "Janja" Lula Silva, condemned a "hateful attack" Tuesday after her X account was hacked to post a series of misogynistic messages, leading police to open an investigation. "The hateful and disrespectful attacks I suffer daily have reached a new level. My X account was hacked, and for endless minutes, misogynistic and violent messages were posted against me," Silva wrote on Instagram. Ms Silva, a 57-year-old sociologist who is a prominent presence in veteran leftist president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva's public appearances, was hacked Monday night, when her account on X -- the social media network formerly known as Twitter -- published several crudely derogatory posts apparently meant to mock her and her husband. The president likewise condemned the attack: "We cannot tolerate more incidents like this against women, the primary victims of online crimes," Mr Lula wrote on X. Ms Silva has 1.2 million followe