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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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‘Teri baat koi ladki bhi nahi sunti’ — Investigating officer recalls ‘taunt’ that cost Soumya her life

Absence of CCTV cameras was major hurdle in Soumya Vishwanathan murder investigation. Police started by questioning gang members and other criminals in areas near crime scene.

‘Not in favour of death penalty’ — Soumya Vishwanathan’s mother wants convicts to suffer for life

Family has suffered ever since death of her daughter, she says. Court to hear arguments on quantum of sentence on 26 October.

‘Will attend Eknath Shinde’s press conference tomorrow as journalist if police allow,’ says Sanjay Raut

The state cabinet is scheduled to be held in Aurangabad on Saturday to mark Marathwada Liberation Day, also known as Marathwada Mukti Sangram Din, celebrated on 17 Sept annually.

Russia labels Nobel-winning journalist Dmitry Muratov as ‘foreign agent’

While Muratov is still in Russia, many on the list have left the country since the February 2021 invasion of Ukraine, dubbed a ‘special military operation’ by the Kremlin.

CBI arrests Canada-based consultant in defence espionage case — ‘sent journalist classified documents’

Rahul Gangal held for allegedly transferring sensitive and classified documents related to India’s security to journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi, arrested in connection with case in May.

‘Attack on free speech’–Guatemala sentences journalist to 6 yrs in prison for money laundering

Jose Zamora said the case against him is ‘political persecution’ by Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei due to reporting on alleged corruption involving him and his allies.

Love, heartbreak & Gitanjali Aiyar – AIR show ‘Forces Request’ still strikes a chord

The former Doordarshan presenter, who recently passed, was co-host in the radio programme much before she became a famous Doordarshan news presenter.

In journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik’s death, I lost an encouraging voice

I will not tell you about his activism days or his marathon journey in journalism. Rather how rooted and humble he was even in the company of prime ministers.

Journalists not exempted from disclosing sources if it helps criminal probe, says Delhi court

Court also points out a probe agency can ask people to mandatorily join an investigation, if it feels they might have information pertaining to the case.

Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif shot dead in Kenya, police say case of ‘mistaken identity’

Sharif, a prime-time TV host for ARY News, had recently fled Pakistan citing threats to his life. The Kenyan police reportedly shot at his car while they were hunting car thieves.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.