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Soujanya rape and murder case: Timeline of alleged botched up investigation, suspicions

The brutal rape and murder of the 17-year-old girl is another instance of how sometimes far bigger crime is committed with alleged botched up investigation, wrongful implication, tampered evidence and planted suspects.

Mar 19, 2025

Sunita Williams returns to earth, greets the world with smiles, waves; R Madhavan, Anand Mahindra, Indians rejoice

Immediate medical attention: Sunita Williams and her fellow astronauts would be assisted out of the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and placed on stretchers for initial medical examinations. This standard procedure addresses the physical challenges astronauts face after prolonged exposure to microgravity, such as muscle atrophy and balance issues.

Mar 19, 2025

German Singer Cassandra Mae hits headlines after PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' mention

Cassandra Mae Spittmann, a blind German singer, saw her life transformed forever after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned her in his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat.'

Mar 19, 2025

K'taka govt introduces Muslim quota Bill in Assembly, says it will address unemployment

Amid the opposition, the ruling Congress on Tuesday tabled the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Amendment (KTPP) Bill, which aims to provide a four per cent quota to Muslims in government tenders, in the state Assembly on Tuesday.

Mar 18, 2025

10.05 crore rural women households mobilised into 90.90 lakh self-help groups: Centre

At least 10.05 crore rural women households have been mobilised into more than 90.90 lakh self-help groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), the government said on Tuesday.

Mar 18, 2025

J&K reports 8,355 lung cancer cases in 2024 amid rising health concerns

Jammu and Kashmir recorded 8,355 new lung cancer cases in 2024, bringing the five-year total to 50,551. Health experts cite air pollution, smoking, and environmental hazards as major contributing factors.

Mar 18, 2025

Radical social media operator arrested in Kashmir for spreading extremist content

J&K Police arrested a former stone-pelter, Showkat Ahmad Dar, from Srinagar for allegedly running a radical social media handle on Facebook to disseminate extremist content and glorify terrorism.

Mar 18, 2025

Peace returning to Manipur, 7,000 houses approved: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha about the steps taken to restore normalcy in violence-hit Manipur.

Mar 18, 2025

Muslim quota: Cong will have to pay heavy price for this, says K'taka ex-CM Bommai

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP, Basavaraj Bommai has accused the Congress of violating the fundamental principles of the Constitution by granting reservation to minorities in government tenders, thereby creating unrest in society and strengthening its vote bank.

Mar 18, 2025

Woman arrested with pistol at J&K's Mata Vaishno Devi temple

A woman pilgrim was arrested after a pistol was recovered from her possession at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, said officials on Tuesday.

Mar 18, 2025

ED raids George Soros' Foundation, Amnesty, 7 other locations in Bengaluru

The sleuths of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) began conducting raids in Bengaluru against George Soros' Foundation and linked NGOs at eight locations on Tuesday under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

Mar 18, 2025

NEET PG 2025 exam date, format announced: Doctors warn of legal chaos; say "one shift is enough"

FAIMA's Dr. Rohan Krishnan emphasized that previous instances of two-shift exams have led to legal challenges, delaying the counselling process for postgraduate medical admissions.

Mar 18, 2025

SC asks ECI to consider representation on voter turnout

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to examine the issue of disclosure of the authenticated record of voter turnout on its official website within 48 hours after each phase of polling in Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.

Mar 18, 2025

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to lead world's largest Happiness Weekend from March 20-23

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is set to make history with the world's largest Happiness Weekend, taking place from March 20-23. The global celebrations will commence with a guided meditation led by Gurudev on World Happiness Day, March 20, at 8:00 AM IST, exclusively on the Sattva App.

Mar 18, 2025

SC extends interim protection from arrest to ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended till April 15 its earlier order directing that no coercive action be taken against sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly submitted false OBC and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificates and fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limits provided for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) by faking her identity.

Mar 18, 2025