Times of India

A commissioned army officer, Major Manan Tiwari, allegedly shot and killed his junior, Subedar Major Om Bahadur Khand, at close range with an assault rifle during a firing practice session at the Pulgaon Central Ammunition Depot. The incident, described as accidental by an army spokesperson, resulted in multiple bullet wounds for the deceased JCO.

A 35-year-old shoe seller from Solapur, living in Pune, was arrested at Nagpur railway station for allegedly planting a low-intensity bomb at a Pune hospital. Shivaji Rathod, unable to afford treatment for a sexually transmitted disease, attempted to extort money by creating panic. He was apprehended by the ATS on a train after a manhunt.

Lucknow University's zoology assistant professor is in police custody following allegations of leaking exam papers and making inappropriate advances towards a female student. Audio recordings, submitted by the student, reportedly capture the professor discussing paper leaks and offering academic favours in exchange for meetings. The university initiated an internal probe before police registered an FIR.

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A disturbing incident in Morbi, Gujarat, has surfaced where a tenant allegedly permitted his landlord and a relative to repeatedly assault his wife and 13-year-old daughter due to unpaid rent. The wife's mother filed a complaint, leading to the landlord's arrest and judicial custody. Police are searching for absconding relatives involved in the heinous crime.

A former merchant navy captain, Nagesh Kumar, has been apprehended for allegedly orchestrating a cyber slavery ring. He is accused of luring Indian youths with false job promises to Cambodia, where they were forced into fraudulent call centers. The racket, exposed by victims, involved trafficking individuals to Southeast Asia and exploiting them for financial gain.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vehemently denied reports suggesting the government was considering a cess or tax on foreign travel. He stated there was no truth to these claims and reiterated the commitment to improving 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' for citizens, dismissing any notion of imposing such restrictions.

President Trump stated the US agreed to a ceasefire with Iran as a favor to Pakistan, accepting the truce at Islamabad's request. This comes as Pakistan seeks to mediate the US-Iran crisis, despite reports suggesting it may have provided logistical support to Iran, raising questions about its neutrality.

Experts have hailed the MOUs, calling them game-changing for India’s energy security in the long-term. The importance of having strategic petroleum reserves has been brought to light with stark clarity due to the US-Iran war.

Sandalwood actor Chaithra Achar bravely responded to a vulgar online troll by tagging Bengaluru City Police, leading to the troll deleting his post and apologizing. This incident highlights the ongoing cyberbullying faced by women in the entertainment industry, with past cases involving actors Ramya, Rajini, Karunya Ram, and Mansi Joshi.

Following the Madhya Pradesh High Court's ruling that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex is a temple of Goddess Saraswati, caveat pleas were filed in the Supreme Court. These precautionary legal notices were lodged by Hindu litigants anticipating a challenge to the verdict from the Muslim side.

Meta is reportedly laying off 8,000 employees, about 10% of its workforce, despite record profits. This 'Year of Efficiency' has bred dread as funds shift from staff to AI infrastructure, with billions earmarked for AI development. Employee morale is at historic lows, with some even hoping for layoffs due to generous severance packages.