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A Koderma court has handed a life sentence to Suraj Rana for the 2023 kidnapping and murder of driver Pradeep Pandit. Rana was also fined Rs 50,000. The Additional District and Sessions Judge found Rana guilty of murder, kidnapping, and destruction of evidence. The crime stemmed from a dispute over a previous gold robbery involving the victim and the accused.

A 22-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide in Sikar, with his family attributing his death to severe stress following the NEET exam cancellation due to a paper leak. Another 20-year-old MBBS aspirant was found dead in Lakhimpur Kheri, with his family also linking it to the NEET exam's cancellation and rescheduling, though police are investigating personal reasons.

Accused had hit victim’s bike, threatened to run him over when confronted later

In Hazaribag, a heated political dispute has emerged following a cricket match, with BJP MLA Pradeep Prasad calling out MP Manish Jaiswal for allegedly sidelining him from an event he chaired. Prasad is ready to mobilize supporters, claiming he was disrespected in his role as a representative.

Say Furniture Rescued From Blaze Looted By Passersby

Berhampur MP Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy has appealed to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to extend the Bhubaneswar-Dhanbad express to Berhampur. This move would provide a direct link for Ganjam residents working in Bokaro and offer convenient travel for patients heading to Ranchi's CIP. The extension is also expected to boost tourism in Gopalpur and Chilika.

MCG chief seeks administrative support for enumerators, directs them to prioritise Census work

Several complaints made about collusion between civic body officials & brokers; residents say applications were deliberately stalled

A man in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district allegedly killed his 23-year-old pregnant wife by inserting a hacksaw blade into her private part during a severe assault. The accused confessed to the brutal act, which occurred in the presence of their four-year-old daughter. The victim was three months pregnant and sustained multiple injuries.

Drivers alleged they were threatened, humiliated and warned their vehicles would not be allowed to operate

A 24-year-old woman, Aishwarya, died by suicide in Ballari, Karnataka, allegedly due to mental harassment and dowry torture from her husband and in-laws. Found hanging at her parents' home, her alleged death note points to abuse. Police have arrested her husband, a veterinarian, and are investigating the case under relevant sections of the law.