In Bihar’s Siwan and Saran districts, 27 people have died in a suspected spurious liquor case. The administration confirmed 20 deaths in Siwan and seven in Saran. Authorities have arrested 13 individuals, with many victims still hospitalized. CM Nitish Kumar has called for strict action against those responsible.
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The Supreme Court commenced review of petitions aiming to criminalize non-consensual sexual acts by a husband, challenging the legal exception of marital rape in the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. The bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, examined women’s right to refuse sex within marriage, questioning the court’s power to create new offences.
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Nokia, aiming to reduce costs amid challenging telecom market conditions, lays off 2,000 employees in Greater China and plans to cut 350 jobs in Europe. The cuts are part of a broader strategy to save up to 1.2 billion euros by 2026.
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Mumbai police met MHA officials to seek custodial interrogation of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in the case of former minister Baba Siddique’s murder. Bishnoi’s involvement was discovered post-Salman Khan’s residence firing. Siddique’s son, MLA Zeeshan, demands justice, urging non-politicization of the matter.
Read MorePolice suspect foul play in a fatal fire at an Andheri flat, where an elderly couple and their domestic help died. Bloodstains and the smell of kerosene were found in the flat, despite the fire reportedly starting from an AC unit, which was rarely used. Investigations are ongoing to solve the mysterious circumstances.
Read MoreSean Payton’s return to New Orleans was celebrated with a 33-10 victory for the Denver Broncos over the injury-affected Saints. Rookie QB Bo Nix showcased his dual-threat potential, while Denver’s balanced offense and strong defense overwhelmed the Saints, who struggled with key player absences and offensive inefficiency, extending their losing streak to five games.
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