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Following the suicide of Atul Subhash, who blamed his wife and in-laws for harassment, his family seeks custody of his four-year-old son. They believe the child embodies Atul and provides solace for their grief.

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LG Electronics India is gearing up for a Rs 15,000 crore IPO, potentially the fifth largest in India. However, the company's draft prospectus reveals concerns about future competition from its South Korean parent company and a subsidiary, Hi-M Solutek India, due to the lack of exclusivity agreements.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged state chief secretaries to lead business reforms, reduce bureaucracy, and attract overseas investment. He emphasized developing tier-2 and tier-3 cities, leveraging their unique strengths to create employment opportunities through increased investment.

Maharashtra's cabinet expanded with 39 ministers sworn in by Governor PC Radhakrishnan in Nagpur. BJP secured 19 berths, Shinde's Shiv Sena 11, and Ajit Pawar's NCP 9. This Nagpur ceremony, a rare event, last occurred in 1991. Shiv Sena ministers will serve for two and a half years, then vacate their posts for others.

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, 73, passed away in a San Francisco hospital due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His death prompted an outpouring of tributes from prominent figures across politics, business, sports, and entertainment, celebrating his contribution to music and his legacy as a global icon of Indian rhythm.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup finals after defeating the Atlanta Hawks, echoing Kobe Bryant's famous "job's not finished" mentality. They will face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 18th, with each player on the winning team receiving over $500,000.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, made headlines for his gaming exploits. He achieved a top 20 global ranking in Diablo 4 but was later kicked off Path of Exile 2 for allegedly performing actions too quickly. Musk denied cheating and plans to revolutionize the gaming industry with an AI-powered studio under xAI.

A Chinese businessman, dubbed "H6", banned from the UK over espionage concerns, reportedly had close ties with Prince Andrew, including attending his birthday and representing him in investment matters. Former Prime Ministers Cameron and May have limited recollection of encounters with H6. The UK government upheld the ban, citing H6's "covert" activities supporting the Chinese Communist Party, a claim denied by both H6 and the Chinese Embassy.

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel on Sunday admitted struggles containing Travis Head's century in the Brisbane Test. Head and Smith's 171-run partnership propelled Australia to 405/7 on Day 2. Morkel highlighted the need to improve bowling with the older ball, particularly between overs 50 and 80, and execute planned strategies more effectively.

A stampede at Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 premiere resulted in tragedy, leaving one dead and a child on a ventilator. Amidst this, Rashmika Mandanna discussed Vijay Deverakonda's voiceover in her upcoming film, while Taapsee Pannu clarified her December 2023 wedding. Sonu Sood reacted to Arjun's arrest following the incident, and Varun Dhawan discussed fatherhood and his new film, Baby John.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of providing illegal Rohingya refugees with housing, utilities, and financial aid. Puri refuted AAP's claims that the central government was settling Rohingyas, citing a 2022 clarification. Delhi BJP echoed Puri's statement, accusing AAP of misleading the public and diverting attention from core issues.

A contentious catch by Ajinkya Rahane off Venkatesh Iyer sparked debate in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Replays were inconclusive, but the third umpire ruled in favor of the catch, cutting short Iyer's promising innings of 17 runs. Madhya Pradesh posted 174/8, powered by Rajat Patidar's blistering century (108 runs).

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar highlighted India's evolving foreign policy, emphasizing it as a necessary adaptation, not a political attack. He cited four key drivers: changes in India's development model, the shift from a bipolar to multipolar world, increasing globalization, and technology's impact.

Chelsea Green's victory over Michin for the inaugural WWE Women's United States Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event has garnered widespread fan support. Social media erupted with praise, calling the win "well-deserved" and celebrating Green's journey since her Royal Rumble return. Fans even designed concept championship belts in her honor.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, at a Kumbh event, spoke about the reopening of a Sambhal temple locked since 1978 after communal riots. He questioned the delayed justice for the incident's perpetrators and criticised those downplaying cultural events. He also condemned the opposition for challenging institutions like the Election Commission and Rajya Sabha Chairman.