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Three sisters, aged 16, 14, and 12, tragically died by suicide in Ghaziabad after their father objected to their deep fascination with Korean culture and K-dramas. Their YouTube channel, dedicated to this passion, was deleted shortly before their deaths. The girls, who had become increasingly isolated, reportedly lived in a fantasy world, dreaming of visiting Korea.

A land dispute tragically led to the murder of advocate G Swapna Kumari in Hyderabad. Her elder brother, G Raju, along with three associates, has been arrested. Raju allegedly orchestrated the attack, offering land to accomplices for eliminating his sister over a four-acre ancestral property. Police are investigating prior accident complaints filed by the victim against her brother.

The US had announced sanctions on the two companies on Oct 22 and set Nov 21 as the deadline for all dealings with them to be wound down. As per data shared by the ministry of commerce and industry, Dec supplies of Russian oil were nearly 27% lower compared with imports worth $3.7 billion a month earlier in Nov 2025, and over 15% lower than the $3.2 billion imported during the corresponding month in 2024.

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said in such cases, a woman was not eligible to get married due to the subsistence of her marriage and she could not invoke the ground of false promise of marriage. It passed the order while quashing criminal proceedings against a lawyer on a complaint filed by a woman advocate alleging that he had raped her on the false promise of marriage.

Celina Jaitly has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene in the case of her brother, Major Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, a former Indian Army Special Forces officer who has been detained in the United Arab Emirates since September 2024. Speaking to India Today, Celina broke down while recounting what she described as an unlawful and opaque detention that has stretched on for over 16 months.

Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors clash Thursday, both battling for Eastern Conference playoff spots amidst significant roster disruptions. With key players sidelined due to trades and injuries, this game hinges on depth, rebounding, and guard play. The Bulls have dominated the season series, but Toronto's defense aims to challenge Chicago's depleted lineup.

Penn State forward and top 2026 NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna was arrested on felony assault charges following an altercation near campus. McKenna, facing aggravated assault and other charges, was released on $20,000 bail. The incident reportedly involved McKenna punching a victim, causing facial injuries requiring surgery.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough has earned the Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year award. Stepping in mid-season, he revitalized the Saints' campaign, leading them to a winning record in their final nine games.

YouTube has officially revealed its impressive financial performance, generating over $60 billion in revenue for 2025 through advertising and paid subscriptions. This significant figure surpasses Netflix and highlights YouTube's evolution into a dominant global media powerhouse. The platform's growth is fueled by increasing viewer engagement and a strong performance from its subscription services.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed trade rumors via an Instagram story, reassuring fans of his commitment to the team. Despite recent injuries, his consistent scoring has fueled speculation, but Antetokounmpo has repeatedly stated his desire to remain with the Bucks, pledging his loyalty and expressing his intent to compete with his current team.

The row comes weeks after PDP president Mehbooba Mufti pitched for a separate administrative division comprising Rajouri and Poonch in Pir Panjal along with Chenab valley districts, citing remoteness, hilly terrain and lack of infrastructure — a demand BJP opposed. The region refers to the mountainous belt along the Pir Panjal range south of Kashmir valley and close to the LoC.

Govt also sought clarity on the financial burden of granting Ladakh full statehood with a legislature, including salaries, provident fund liabilities and other expenditures for about 19,000 employees. Running a state or a Union territory with a legislature involves managing deficits and long-term fiscal responsibility, prompting the panel to press Ladakhi activists for detailed projections, the sources said.

Chasing 204, RCB were led by captain Smriti Mandhana, who scored 87 off 41 balls, and Georgia Voll, who made 79 off 54 deliveries. The pair added 165 runs for the second wicket, a partnership that decided the contest. With this win, RCB drew level with Mumbai Indians (MI) as the most successful teams in the WPL.

Abhishek Bachchan celebrated his 50th with heartfelt wishes from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. AR Rahman hinted at moving past the 'Chhava' controversy, suggesting explanations are often ignored. Rajpal Yadav surrendered to Tihar jail in a cheque bounce case.

The Supreme Court highlighted that the misleading advertisements are not a minor regulatory issue but a direct consumer rights concern inherently connected with the health of people and trust in society

Sri Lanka Cricket has written to the Pakistan Cricket Board urging it to reconsider Pakistan’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India in Colombo, warning of major financial losses and damage to tourism. Invoking Sri Lanka’s tours of Pakistan despite grave security threats, including the 2009 convoy attack, SLC appealed for reciprocity in the broader interests of the game.

Trump appears in the Epstein files in a strangely spectral way. His name is everywhere, but his voice is nowhere. He shows up in third-party emails, in interview notes, in calendars, in contact lists, and in messages where other people discuss him as a destination, a favour, or a point of access.

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