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A 21-year-old engineering student, Utkarsh Dakhole, allegedly killed his parents after failing his physics paper for the third time. He first throttled his mother and later stabbed his father upon his return. Utkarsh then created a fake suicide note and misled his sister about their parents' whereabouts until the neighbors discovered the crime.

Prakash Ambedkar, founder president of Vanchit Bahujan Agadhi, Minister Dattatraya Bharne, Anandraj Ambedkar, State Minister Madhuri Misal and other leaders were also in attendance at Koregaon Bhima

WhatsApp, followed by Telegram and Instagram, remains one of the favourite hunting grounds for online scamsters, per a government report

Over 230 publishers, literary organisations to take part in the 11-day festival, ending on January 12; around 50 government stalls to provide information about departments

China has already fielded two fifth generation fighter jets becoming the only country other than the U.S. to have more than one fifth gen fighter. In comparison, the Indian Air Force is at 31 fighter squadrons, desperately awaiting new inductions and with no fifth gen fighter in the line-up for at least a decade

The school bus reportedly lacked fitness certificate

Banaskanth district will be left with six taluks- Palanpur, Danta, Amirgadh, Dantiwada, Vadgam and Deesa, along with Palanpur and Deesa municipalities

New footage reveals the moment a truck, driven by Shamsud Din Jabbar, navigated through weak barricades and ploughed into a New Year crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 15. Jabbar's vehicle contained weapons and ISIS symbols, implying possible accomplices. President Biden condemned the violence, while Trump blamed illegal immigration for the attack.

The mounting protests have made other candidates who do not want a re-examination fear that their voices will get drowned out

The workers had been staging protests for many years demanding benefits, including a lump sum amount of ₹1 lakh on retirement at 60.

2024 recorded the warmest year in India since 1901, with an average temperature of 25.75°C, surpassing 2016's previous record. Global temperatures also rose, marking 2024 as the hottest year globally. For January, the IMD forecasts slightly above-normal rainfall and warmer temperatures across most regions but anticipates colder nights in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh.

Treat people with a humane approach to achieve the goal of a ‘Healthy, Wealthy and Happy Andhra Pradesh’, says Satya Kumar

Mr. Vijayanand, a 1992-batch IAS officer, took charge as the Chief Secretary on December 31, 2024.

Sonya Curry opened up about her marriage, divorce, and faith journey on "The Travis Hearn Podcast," including introspection on past choices similar to biblical narratives. Her revelations added context to her 33-year marriage with Dell Curry, which ended in a high-profile 2021 divorce. She now focuses on personal growth and spiritual renewal, offering insights into overcoming adversity and personal accountability.

Banks' credit increased by 11.8% year-on-year last month, slower than the 16.5% rise in November 2023, excluding the impact of HDFC Bank's merger with its parent Housing Development Finance Corp

A video shot by a girl on her mobile phone helped a Bengaluru sessions court convict seven men of the murder of former BJP corporator Rekha Kadiresh. Despite 48 out of 49 witnesses turning hostile, the video evidence was crucial. Rekha, aged 45, was brutally stabbed outside her home in 2021, and the convicts received life imprisonment.

Violence at home persists as a major issue, with 6,237 domestic violence complaints out of 25,743 received by the National Commission for Women in 2024. Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of complaints, while dowry harassment and 'right to live with dignity' issues also remain significant concerns.

A Norwegian citizen from Kerala, Rinson Jose, has been cleared by Norwegian police of any involvement in the September 2024 pager blasts in Lebanon. Jose, whose company was investigated, has safely contacted his family and resumed work. Reports suggest Jose has returned to Norway with his wife, although his current location remains undisclosed.

India designates 2025 as the year of defence reforms to roll out integrated theatre commands, enhance military procurement, and transform the armed forces into a technologically-advanced force. The reforms aim to boost tri-service synergy, optimise resources, and focus on cyber and space domains, artificial intelligence, and robotics.