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Police say the accused allegedly killed the 69-year-old woman to steal her 90 grams of gold jewellery and ₹47,000 in cash; recover ornaments worth ₹12 lakh from his possession

Opposition parties are keen to corner the Modi government over ‘chadhawa chori’ and the impact of blending 20% ethanol in fuel

India's tiles and marble sector anticipates continued growth, supported by strong domestic housing demand. Rising freight costs and supply chain issues present short-term challenges for manufacturers. Robust residential real estate transactions indicate sustained consumer interest in premium housing options. Expanding commercial projects and infrastructure development will further boost material consumption. Industry stakeholders remain optimistic about long-term growth driven by urbanization and construction.

As the monsoon session reconvenes, tensions rise again over the NEET-UG paper leak scandal. Opposition factions are determined to maintain pressure on the administration following significant protests. Prime Minister Modi has introduced reforms for examinations and established a dedicated task force for student welfare. In response, Rahul Gandhi is targeting the government over police conduct. The government aims to introduce a bill designed to eradicate malpractice in examinations.

The 31-year-old lifted a Commonwealth and Games record 85kg in the snatch before registering a Games record 105kg in the clean and jerk. She finished with a total lift of 190kg to claim the gold medal.

High-powered task force to recommend tech-driven, leak-proof reforms for NTA and public exams.

Opposition parties will intensify their Parliament attack on the government. They are demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over police action. This action involved students protesting the NEET paper leak issue. The government is also set to introduce amendments to the anti-paper leak law. Questions are also being raised about a key higher education secretary appointment.

Raza was dismissed for a golden duck by India pacer Yash Thakur, taking his tally of ducks as T20I captain to seven. Only former Australia captain Aaron Finch has more ducks as captain in the format, with eight. Babar Azam and Rohit Sharma are next on the list with six each.

A recent study has confirmed the presence of the rare Chinese bahaba in Hong Kong's waters through genetic material extracted from seawater. Nicknamed the 'Panda of the Sea,' this critically endangered fish had evaded scientific capture for over ten years. Researchers utilized cutting-edge environmental DNA technology, revealing traces of the fish's DNA across various western bays, thereby advancing non-invasive methods for marine population monitoring and conservation.

The Cockroach Janta Party will soon announce its future strategy after ending its protest. The organization plans to continue raising issues of alleged examination irregularities. Discussions with the Centre are ongoing regarding criminal cases filed during the protests. The CJP formally withdrew its agitation after talks with Union ministers. The party ended its demonstration in good faith after a key demand was met.

India's first hydrogen train has traveled over 1,200 kilometers during trial operations. This indigenous project has already saved over 3,200 liters of diesel fuel. The train generates electricity using hydrogen fuel cells, releasing only water vapor. Dedicated hydrogen storage and refuelling facilities have been established at Jind. Further trial runs are planned for the Delhi route to support zero-emission rail transport.

The left-handed opener achieved the feat during the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday, scoring 81 off 48 balls to lead India to 192/5 after they elected to bat first.