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‘For us, he’s a demon’, say daughters of UP man who burnt their mother alive for ‘not having a son’

Both testified against Manoj Bansal, who's been sentenced to life in prison. He allegedly grew abusive towards their mother after they were born, and forced her to have 5 abortions.

Court sends truck driver accused in Nuh DSP’s murder to 5 days’ police custody

Sabbir, alias Mittar, the key accused, was arrested from Rajasthan Wednesday. Police are questioning him about the other co-accused.

Vendetta alleged in MP RTI activist’s killing but police say ‘personal enmity was motive’

Panel formed by citizens’ groups — National Campaign for People’s Right to Information and Transparency International India — says Ranjeet Soni murder linked to his RTI work.

Muslim spiritual guru Khwaja Sayyad Chishti shot dead by 4 men in Nashik

The community religious leader, popularly known as 'Sufi Baba', was shot Tuesday evening in an open plot in the MIDC area of Yeola town, around 200 km from Mumbai, the police said.

National front of fringe elements, united in hate & what’s still intact from MVA

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

‘Too long a struggle,’ says Sippy Sidhu’s family as judge’s daughter is held for 2015 murder

CBI on 15 June arrested Kalyani Singh in connection with murder of ex-boyfriend Sippy Sidhu in Chandigarh. She is the daughter of Himachal Pradesh acting Chief Justice Sabina.

‘Recce in shifts, shooters on alert, Signal updates to Brar’ — how Moose Wala murder was plotted

Accused allegedly put singer’s home on surveillance days before killing. Punjab Police suspect Lawrence Bishnoi ‘called the shots’, while gangster Goldy Brar coordinated from Canada.

Accused in Haryanvi singer’s ‘murder’ planning crime ‘for months’, wanted ‘revenge’, claim cops

One of 2 accused, Ravi, was previously accused by the woman of rape. He was released on bail, 6-8 months back. Body was recovered Monday & family has alleged she was raped before being killed.

MP man ‘slapped’ in viral video, then found dead, was ‘mentally ill’ says family, been ‘missing’

Video shows accused Dinesh Kushwaha asking Bhanwar Lal Jain whether his name is "Mohammad" as he slapped him, but police said no prima facie evidence he was beaten on suspicion of being Muslim.

Another Burari? ‘Suicide notes’ say Hisar man killed wife & 3 kids, then ended life for ‘moksh’

Ramesh Verma, 45, was known to be a ‘gentle’ nature lover who kept to himself. He is now, however, the prime suspect in the brutal bludgeoning deaths of his young family.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

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.