S. R. Rajan

In Muzaffarnagar, UP, a 21-year-old woman was gang-raped, murdered, and set on fire by her brother-in-law and two accomplices. The brother-in-law, fearing blackmail exposure, hired the men with a Rs 40,000 bank loan. Her remains, identified through partially-burned personal items, were found in a forest, leading to an FIR registration under sections of murder and gang-rape.

In the high-profile clash between Hindenburg Research and the Adani Group, the latter is arguably the winner because the combination of financial clout and political power appeared too hard for Hindenburg to overcome

A casual post-dinner chat among neighbors in Kolar turned into a fitness challenge, resulting in a middle-aged man losing Rs 4 lakh. Four women walked 15km to a nearby town, defying his claim that they couldn't handle the trek, winning Rs 1 lakh each in the process.

Pakistan selectors announced the squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy slated to start on February 19. The squad sees the return of top-order batter Fakhar Zaman, while Saim Ayub misses out due to injury. Former captain Wasim Akram shared his views on the squad and congratulated PCB for preparing the stadiums in record time.

Arvind Kejriwal, chief of Aam Aadmi Party, wrote to the Election Commission of India alleging that AAP volunteers are being harassed and intimidated by BJP workers and Delhi Police. He highlighted multiple incidents where party workers were detained on baseless charges or assaulted, including an attack on his convoy.

Despite curbs, hospitals find ways to give payouts for referrals. The patient is left footing the bill

Phyllis Fong, the USDA inspector general, was escorted out of her office after disputing her dismissal by the Trump administration, citing improper procedures. The White House defended the move, describing the firings as necessary to replace partisan bureaucrats. Fong had overseen significant probes into food safety and animal welfare.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced 25% tariffs on $155 billion in US imports, retaliating against Donald Trump's new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. Additionally, Trudeau stated that duties on $30 billion worth of US alcohol and fruit will begin Tuesday, aligning with the implementation of US tariffs.