Nagesh Kumar

Sitapur police have arrested Nagendra, 25, for the murder of self-styled occultist Pardesi Baba. Nagendra allegedly killed the occult practitioner, believing he had influenced his mother for nearly two decades. The accused confessed to slitting the victim's throat and driving nails into his body, driven by a long-standing grievance. Evidence was recovered, including the murder weapon.

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai publicly opposed the CBSE's revised three-language mandate, urging its withdrawal due to abrupt implementation. This move signals a calibrated political strategy to assert regional concerns and navigate the sensitive language issue in Tamil Nadu, potentially influencing the party's future leadership.

Allegedly Killed Truck Driver During Robbery Bid

Karnataka Congress leaders met in Delhi amid intense speculation about a cabinet reshuffle and a potential change in chief ministership. Ministers close to CM Siddaramaiah expressed anxiety, while aspirants hoped for new opportunities. The party high command faces a delicate balancing act to resolve leadership and ministerial berth demands, impacting political careers.

Vikas Divyakirti, ex-IPS and founder of Drishti IAS, has shared a nuanced take on the ongoing conversation around Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar franchise, starring Ranveer Singh, addressing questions around propaganda, creative liberty and the social impact of cinema. On the film’s reported nationalist undertones, Divyakirti said he has no issue with narratives critical of Pakistan. However, he flagged a more sensitive concern—how audiences interpret such narratives.

A tragic incident unfolded on the outskirts of Hyderabad when a heavy-duty crane collapsed at a steel fabrication unit. Five migrant workers lost their lives, and twelve others sustained injuries. The workers were seeking shelter from a sudden downpour when the crane fell. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the collapse and potential negligence.