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A 22-year-old man died after being stabbed seventeen times in east Delhi's Mandawali area. The fatal altercation occurred near a school on Thursday evening following a dispute. Police rushed the injured Vansh Dedha to a hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. One accused, Keshav Kumar, was arrested while his associate is being sought. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and technical surveillance for further investigation.

A consumer commission dismissed a complaint against Shoppers Stop regarding a paper bag charge. The commission found the case frivolous and imposed exemplary costs on the complainant. The complainant had previously filed a similar case against the retailer for a carry bag fee. The commission noted the complainant's history of filing multiple consumer complaints. This ruling highlights the misuse of consumer protection laws for personal gain.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu opened up about her life after being diagnosed with myositis, a condition that deeply affected her self-esteem and personal identity. She discovered strength, hope, and faith while navigating through the struggles of her illness. Additionally, she shared the joyful news of her pregnancy during the shooting of a music video, eagerly looking forward to the arrival of her first child.

The Enforcement Directorate searched nine locations across three states in an alleged bank fraud case. Ramnandi Hotels and Resorts Ltd is accused of diverting Rs 58 crore from bank loans. The company allegedly used fake reports and personal guarantees to secure these funds. Five pledged properties were reportedly sold at undervalued prices recently. The agency suspects these actions aimed to prevent asset attachment and recover crime proceeds.

Dispute within CINTAA escalates with allegations of documents being removed from the office. Kunickaa Sadanand expressed deep disappointment over the current state of the association. Police could not prevent document removal without a Charity Commissioner's order. FWICE members intervened and stopped the vehicle carrying the documents. Fresh elections are required after a significant number of committee members resigned.

Elon Musk believes chess will eventually be fully solved by AI, drawing comparisons with checkers. Magnus Carlsen was less certain, saying he isn't a computer expert but noting chess is already “semi-solved” as a likely draw. Carlsen also praised AI for making chess more accessible, while backing the Global Chess League’s exciting team format and enjoying his visits to India.

The Daman administration organized a road safety event for SUV owners. Mahindra Thar and Toyota Fortuner owners participated in a pledge. This initiative aims to promote responsible driving and road safety awareness. The event featured a rally and a road safety pledge administered by the district collector. It addresses ongoing online discussions regarding the image of these popular vehicles.

NIA chargesheet details terror module progression from fertilizer explosives to IEDs. Doctors allegedly tested explosive mixtures and firearms in isolated locations. Weapons were procured using funds routed through a university doctor. Rented premises stored chemicals, equipment, and explosives away from public view. A major cache of ammonium nitrate was seized before the Red Fort blast.

Pakistani authorities stopped Sikh pilgrims from flying to India for their pilgrimage. Devotees were stranded at Faisalabad International Airport after being asked for an NOC. Pilgrims missed their scheduled flights to Delhi due to the unexpected requirement. They had already spent significant money on travel arrangements for the journey. The group now awaits government permission to travel via the Attari-Wagah land border.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s former Cheshire estate was listed for about $7.4 million in 2023 but later saw its asking price fall to $6.7 million. The 23-acre property has a seven-bedroom mansion, indoor pool, gym, cinema, tennis and padel courts. Ronaldo moved there after returning to Manchester United but later relocated before leaving England for Al-Nassr.

Pandey Reiterates There Is No Going Back On CAS System

Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav criticised the state government, alleging that as expected, the corrupt NDA government will once again cover up its corruption.

'Won't Be Allowed To Take Plea That They Are Just Aggregators'