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A cab driver and his friend endured a harrowing ordeal after being kidnapped, assaulted, and robbed by a gang on the city's outskirts. The incident, reportedly stemming from a dispute over a woman, saw the victims targeted by individuals in a Mercedes-Benz. Police have detained suspects for questioning.

In Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, a cyber cafe operator and his brother have been booked for allegedly creating AI-generated obscene images of a 25-year-old woman. They extorted Rs 50,000 by threatening to upload the morphed photos online and later targeted her husband. Police suspect the brothers may have blackmailed several other women.

A Hyderabad court has handed down the death penalty to Imran Ali Khan for the brutal 2023 revenge killing of an eight-year-old boy. The prime accused lured the child with chocolates before strangling him. An accomplice received a seven-year sentence for aiding in the disposal of the victim's body, a crime stemming from a financial dispute.

Tamil Nadu's business landscape remains optimistic despite political shifts, with leaders banking on the state's strong institutions and manufacturing prowess. The new chief minister's assurance of continuity and a corruption-free administration has calmed investor nerves, fostering hope for sustained industrial growth and job creation.

The personal bodyguard of Bollywood star Salman Khan has told a special court in Mumbai that the April 2024 firing outside the actor’s residence was “an attempt to kill him.” The trial in the case began last month, with the bodyguard—also the complainant—deposing as the first witness. The bodyguard clarified that at the time of the incident, Salman Khan was in his bedroom on the first floor.

A court in Gangavathi has sentenced six individuals to death and imposed a Rs 3 lakh fine each for the premeditated murder of BJP Yuva Morcha city unit president Venkatesh Kurubar. The victim was chased, rammed off his two-wheeler, and hacked to death with machetes in October 2025. Six other accused were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.

Khilafat House, once a hub for nationalist leaders and the Khilafat movement, is set to transform into a modern skyscraper. This historic Byculla building, gifted by the Sobani brothers, will house educational institutions, a hospital, and conference facilities, ensuring continued revenue for the Khilafat Committee trust's charitable activities.

In a remarkable display of unity, independent candidate Apexa Soni secured a win in Godhra's communally sensitive Ward 7, a locality with minimal Hindu voters. Residents, primarily from the Muslim community, rallied behind Soni, who had consistently addressed local civic issues even after a narrow loss in 2021. Her victory highlights people transcending divisions for a dedicated public servant.

Stand-up comedian Sarat Uday's show in Bengaluru was disrupted by alleged TDP protesters over past jokes about Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu. Despite an earlier apology, Uday was forced to apologize again on stage. The party president condemned the protest but cautioned against comments on sensitive issues.

Kothari Industrial Corporation (KICL) has taken a significant step in its revival, with its shares commencing trading on the NSE under the symbol KOTIC on April 20, 2026. This debut on the National Stock Exchange, following its return to the BSE, signifies further progress for the Chennai-based company, which operates in diverse sectors including fertilizers, footwear, and drones.

A special court in Jaipur has acquitted ten men in a 26-year-old communal riot case due to a lack of credible evidence. The judge noted that most witnesses turned hostile, and inconsistencies in testimonies failed to prove murder and attempted murder charges beyond reasonable doubt. This follows a similar acquittal of 14 individuals earlier this year.