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seer backs veteran leader ahead of expected swearing-in of DK Shivakumar as chief minister

A sadhu's life was tragically cut short in Kasganj after a dispute over operating a hand pump for drinking water escalated violently. The 35-year-old seer, Vipin Kumar, was allegedly beaten to death by Kaushal Kumar with a stick after an initial argument. Despite villagers intervening earlier, the accused reportedly attacked the sadhu again, leading to fatal injuries.

The Allahabad high court in March granted anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari in a POCSO case alleging sexual exploitation of minor disciples. Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha, while allowing their plea, directed both the accused and the complainant, Ashutosh Maharaj, not to speak to the media about the case. The court had earlier stayed Avimukteshwaranand's arrest on February 27 and reserved its verdict after directing the applicants to cooperate with the investigation.

A Chicago-based 'cheese witch' is offering unique fortune-telling services, reading destinies from slices of dairy. This ancient practice, called tyromancy, involves interpreting cheese patterns for insights into past, present, and future. Sessions, costing between $55 and $65, are gaining traction as people seek whimsical guidance in a chaotic world.

Investment part of broader $730 million round; valuation up 30% since last secondary transaction.