An 80-year-old man confessed to fatally hacking his 72-year-old wife with an axe while she slept outside their daughter’s home. The accused, Harpal, surrendered at a police outpost early Saturday. Authorities found Urmila deceased with multiple axe wounds. Preliminary investigations point to prolonged domestic disputes and the accused’s alleged mental health issues as contributing factors
Shubman Gill attributed Gujarat Titans’ 29-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders to poor fielding, stating the team “didn’t deserve to win” after dropping multiple crucial catches. Despite a strong batting performance led by Gill’s 85, GT fell short of KKR’s 248, with dropped catches allowing KKR’s batsmen to score heavily.
Bajrang Dal members barged into a Dehradun footwear showroom, alleging Muslim managers harassed Hindu staff and deducted salaries. A video circulating on social media purportedly shows the group confronting Muslim employees and defacing their name tags. Police have not yet registered an FIR, awaiting a formal complaint.
A shocking incident occurred in Shergarh town where a married man allegedly poured acid on a sleeping family of four. The victims, including two young children, suffered severe burns. The accused reportedly targeted the family after the woman repeatedly rejected his marriage demands. Police are actively searching for the suspect and have registered a case.
Forensic tests confirm rapper Vedan alias Hirandas Murali possessed an original leopard tooth, seized by forest officials. The sample tested positive, with results submitted to court. This follows his earlier arrest for ganja possession. The incident also led to a controversial transfer of the forest range officer, later overturned by a tribunal.
A car deliberately drove into pedestrians in Modena, Italy, injuring at least eight people, with four seriously hurt. The driver, an Italian national of North African origin, was arrested after brandishing a knife. Prime Minister Meloni called the incident “extremely serious” and thanked those who intervened.
Tragic news from Kheri district as 25 Himalayan griffon vultures and two dogs succumbed to insecticide poisoning. Autopsy reports confirm Carbofuran, a potent pesticide, killed the animals. Vultures likely ingested the poison after feeding on the dogs, which had consumed poisoned rice allegedly set out to eliminate them. Authorities are now hunting for those responsible.
Matheesha Pathirana’s much-anticipated IPL 2026 debut for KKR ended prematurely due to an injury scare, just eight balls into his spell. Despite the concern, the Sri Lankan pacer completed his over before leaving the field. This happened as KKR’s batters, led by Finn Allen’s explosive 93, dominated Gujarat Titans, posting a massive 247/2.
