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Mob Burns Woman, Infant to Death Over Witchcraft Allegations in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum

Mob Burns Woman, Infant to Death Over Witchcraft Allegations in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum

West Singhbhum, Jharkhand (Gurpreet SIngh): A 32-year-old woman and her one-year-old baby were allegedly set on fire by a mob after she was branded a witch in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place late Tuesday night in a village under the Kumardungi police station limits. Four men have been arrested in connection with the crime so far. According to the complaint filed by the woman’s husband, he woke up around midnight after hearing people calling out to him and his wife. When he stepped outside, he found nearly a dozen villagers gathered and accusing…
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Vijay Mallya Tells Bombay High Court He Cannot Say When He Will Return to India

Vijay Mallya Tells Bombay High Court He Cannot Say When He Will Return to India

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, facing multiple cases of alleged fraud and money laundering, told the Bombay High Court on Wednesday that he cannot specify when he will return to India as he is legally barred from leaving the United Kingdom. In a statement submitted through his counsel Amit Desai, Mallya said he does not possess an active passport after it was revoked by the Indian government in 2016 and is therefore unable to provide a definite date of return. The submission came after a bench led by Chief Justice Alok Aradhe (Note: if different CJ at time…
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Sundar Pichai Says India Poised to Produce Next Global AI Major

Sundar Pichai Says India Poised to Produce Next Global AI Major

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Sundar Pichai on Wednesday said India is already undergoing the kind of transformation that could produce the next world-leading artificial intelligence company from within the country, citing the rapid evolution of its startup ecosystem and strong developer base. Speaking during his visit to India for the India AI Impact Summit, Pichai said the shift is already underway when asked what needs to change for the “next Sundar” to remain in India and build a globally competitive company from here. “I mean, it's already changed. India is producing extraordinary companies,” he said, pointing to homegrown startups such…
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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat to Visit Punjab on February 25–26, Outreach Meetings Planned

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat to Visit Punjab on February 25–26, Outreach Meetings Planned

New Delhi,Rajeev Sharma :- Mohan Bhagwat, the Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, is scheduled to visit Punjab on February 25 and 26 as part of a two-day organisational tour aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement and reviewing ongoing activities in the state. During his visit, Bhagwat is expected to hold a series of interactions with representatives from different sections of society, including educators, social workers, professionals and volunteers associated with the organisation. Sources indicated that the meetings will focus on social harmony, community participation and the expansion of service-oriented initiatives being undertaken across the region. The visit is also being…
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Union Home Ministry clears prosecution of suspended Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in graft case

Union Home Ministry clears prosecution of suspended Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in graft case

Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- The Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned the prosecution of arrested and suspended Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, paving way for his trial in high-profile corruption case. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) also filed a supplementary chargesheet before the special CBI court in Chandigarh against Bhullar and his alleged associate Kirshanu Sharda. The matter has been deffered for next hearing on February 21. The MHA order, dated January 23, authorises prosecution under Section 19(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA), 1988, in the name of the President of India, authorising prosecution of Bhullar, a…
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Delhi Police arrest Lawrence Bishnoi’s key aide, Booby Kabutar linked to Sidhu Moosewala’s recce

Delhi Police arrest Lawrence Bishnoi’s key aide, Booby Kabutar linked to Sidhu Moosewala’s recce

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- The Counter-Intelligence Unit of the Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a key member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who had been absconding for seven years, officials said.  The accused has been identified as Bobby Kabutar, who is reportedly a close associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and was actively involved in the syndicate's criminal activities. He was allegedly evading arrest for several years and is wanted in multiple cases.  According to the investigation, he was involved in carrying out recce prior to the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu MooseWala. Police said his role included ground-level…
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India AI Impact Summit 2026 extended by one day, to conclude on February 21

India AI Impact Summit 2026 extended by one day, to conclude on February 21

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- The government on Wednesday announced extention of India AI Impact Summit 2026 by one more day, till February 21 due to the overwhelming response of visitors and exhibitors. Earlier the event was slated to conclude on February 20.  The timings for the summit have also been extended till 8 pm in order to provide comfortable experience to the people.  Meanwhile, the summit will remain closed for the public on February 19 in view of the restricted events.  Information and Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said over three lakh people had registered for the summit, which highlights…
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SC Flags Rising Use of AI in Petitions After Fake ‘Mercy vs Mankind’ Citation Surfaces

SC Flags Rising Use of AI in Petitions After Fake ‘Mercy vs Mankind’ Citation Surfaces

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court on Tuesday voiced serious concern over lawyers relying on Artificial Intelligence tools to draft petitions after a plea cited a judgment that does not exist. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, made the remarks during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation filed by academician Roop Rekha Verma seeking guidelines on political speeches. The court said it was troubling to see AI-generated content being filed without proper scrutiny. Justice Nagarathna pointed out that she had recently come across a…
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Rajpal Yadav Walks Out of Tihar Jail After Delhi High Court Grants Interim Relief

Rajpal Yadav Walks Out of Tihar Jail After Delhi High Court Grants Interim Relief

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Actor Rajpal Yadav was released from Tihar Jail on Tuesday evening after the Delhi High Court granted him interim suspension of his six-month sentence in cheque bounce cases. Yadav walked out of the jail around 4:50 pm after completing the required formalities, sources said. The relief was granted after he deposited ₹1.5 crore with the complainant, M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd. Outside the jail, the actor thanked his supporters and said he had consistently followed court directions. “In 2027, I will complete 30 years in Bollywood. Everyone has been with me. That is why I could…
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