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Accused was allegedly in a live-in relationship with mother of the two sisters aged 10 and 12 years old

BJP MLA G. B. Jyothi Ganesh said all development works have come to a halt in cities and towns owing to denial of funds to ULBs

Elon Musk's X filed a lawsuit against the Indian government for allegedly misusing the IT Act to block content on the platform. The case challenges the interpretation of Section 79(3)(b), claiming it leads to arbitrary censorship and violates Supreme Court rulings. X seeks clearer guidelines and a proper judicial process for content blocking.

Tin sheets and wire fencing were put up on two sides of the structure and a circular fence will also be installed around the tomb in Maharashtra's Sambhajinagar

Yuzvendra Chahal's divorce from Dhanashree Verma has been finalised, with the court accepting their joint petition. The couple, who married in December 2020, had been living separately for over two years. The Bombay High Court expedited the process considering Chahal's IPL commitments. Dhanashree is notable for her dance performances. Dhanashree and Chahal got engaged in 2020 and tied the knot in December of the same year in a private ceremony in Gurugram.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, engaging with Kiwi cricketers Ajaz Patel, Ross Taylor, and Trent Boult. Luxon celebrated India-New Zealand cricketing ties and Patel's historic ten-wicket feat at the stadium. During his official visit, Luxon played cricket with children in Delhi, strengthening the bond between the two nations.

This is the first such project by an Indian startup with a U.S. company, the companies said in a statement

Eddie Jordan, former owner of the Jordan Grand Prix F1 team, passed away at age 76 after battling aggressive cancer. Known for his energy and contributions to motorsports and other ventures, his death was announced with deep sorrow by his family. The Formula 1 community and fans honored his legacy and impact on the sport.

Union home minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the government's zero-tolerance policy towards Naxalism after security forces killed 22 Naxalites in Chhattisgarh. The operation involved the BSF and DRG units, resulting in 18 casualties in Bijapur and 4 in Kanker. Shah emphasized a ruthless approach against the insurgents, aiming for a Naxal-free India by March 2023.

BMRCL plans to engage with logistics and e-commerce companies to discuss the feasibility of this initiative, taking inspiration from Delhi Metro.

Mr. Hsu said a trade deal will pave the way for greater investment in India by Taiwanese companies in the semiconductor and other high-technology sectors as it will help to bring down the "high tariff" regime

Nine accused acquitted. Sentencing scheduled for Saturday

The arrested gang include an ASHA worker from Malakpet, a mediator from Nagpur, a lab technician at Gandhi Hospital, the owner of a marriage bureau in Ghansi Bazar, Hyderabad, and a businessman from Abdullapurmet

When a team took the accused to Sithalapadi to recover the lethal weapons used in these incidents on Thursday, he allegedly attacked Grade I constable Gnanapragasam with a sharp weapon, the police said

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath labelled endorsing invaders like Aurangzeb as treason, emphasizing respect for India's cultural heritage. His remarks follow the controversy over the Mughal emperor's tomb removal in Maharashtra, amid violent clashes in Nagpur where thirty-three police personnel were injured, and fifty arrests were made.

A woman and her lover were remanded to judicial custody after being accused of murdering her Merchant Navy officer husband, dismembering his body, and concealing it in cement. The couple confessed and were assaulted by lawyers during a court hearing in Meerut.

Prominent Tollywood actors, including Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj, among others, face charges for promoting online betting apps, as per a complaint from a local resident. The police have intensified efforts to curb this issue, launching an online awareness campaign #SayNoToBettingApps to educate the public about the dangers of online betting.

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared to resume bowling after passing a reassessment of his action. The veteran all-rounder was suspended last December for an illegal action, which sidelined him from the ICC Champions Trophy. He is now eligible to bowl in ODIs and global leagues. The all-rounder had participated in last year's IPL auction and the PSL draft in January but could not find any takers.

ASHAs, under the banner of Kerala ASHA Health Workers’ Association, resorted to hunger strike after two rounds of talks with National Health Mission authorities and State Health Minister failed

Kumar had been involved in snake rescues in Coimbatore for around 15 years