🔫 Greater Noida rape-murder accused shot dead in encounter

The main accused in the rape and murder of a six-year-old girl was shot dead during a police encounter on Saturday afternoon. This incident occurred in Haldoni village, Greater Noida, where the girl was allegedly abducted and assaulted. The victim went missing on Friday afternoon, and the body was recovered near a village pond on Saturday morning. CCTV footage helped identify the 40-year-old main accused, who then fired at police while hiding a weapon. A case has been registered under BNS sections 65 and 103, alongside the POCSO Act. 😔

🎾 Roger Federer enters Tennis Hall of Fame

Tennis legend Roger Federer was officially inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame. This honor was bestowed upon him at the ceremony held in New York. Federer holds a remarkable record of 20 Grand Slam singles titles and has made significant contributions to the sport. His career has been marked by grace, skill, and consistent high-level performance on the court. Moving forward, fans will continue to celebrate his legacy in tennis for years to come. 🎾

🔥 Samay Raina hits record views despite backlash

Comedian Samay Raina shared his Instagram story showcasing the record viewership of India's Got Latent 2. The latest episode achieved 31.9 million views, making it the highest among the previous ten episodes. This figure is higher than the next four episodes which clocked in at 28.6 million, 22 million, 19.4 million, and 19 million views. The controversy arose from jokes involving Bihari and Kashmiri Pandit stereotypes during the show. Samay Raina continues to post content despite the recent public debate surrounding the episode's segments.

🌧️ Kingsmen edge Knight Riders in rain-affected match

The Kingsmen managed to beat the Knight Riders after the match was interrupted by rain. The game took place between the two teams. The scoreline was final on a date that is not specified in the report. The expected thrilling match was hampered by the weather conditions. Further fixtures are scheduled to continue the season's action.

🌳 CJI on Delhi tree-felling: finding the 'third way'

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted a Supreme Court judgment from the Delhi Ridge tree-felling case as an example of 'judicial creativity.' This case involved the illegal felling of protected trees for a road to CAPFIMS paramilitary hospital in Delhi. The judgment, from May 2025, permitted the diversion of 2.97 hectares and felling of 152 trees while mandating five times more compensatory afforestation. The court emphasized balancing environmental protection with developmental needs, finding a solution instead of just halting the road. Moving forward, the DDA and Delhi Government must oversee the upkeep of these afforested areas. 🌳

🦎 Arundhati Roy calls RSS a chameleon

Arundhati Roy has characterized the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as being like a chameleon. She stated this observation while discussing the organization's shifting nature and adaptability. Roy made these remarks recently during a public discourse, highlighting the group's varied approaches. This comparison points to the RSS's perceived ability to change its stance depending on the situation. The broader political landscape will likely continue to see discussions on this topic.

🎓 TN gives full fee support to Muslim women in colleges

Tamil Nadu has announced a scheme offering complete fee support for Muslim women pursuing higher education. This initiative is being implemented across the state's colleges to ensure greater access to education for this demographic. The policy covers all fees, irrespective of the quota they fall under, starting immediately. This move aims to promote educational equity and address socio-economic barriers within the community. Further details on application processes are expected to be released by the state government soon. 🎓

🧬 Nepal's plan to ID flood victims with DNA

Nepal plans to preserve DNA and unique IDs of unidentified flood victims before burial. This move is happening in the Himalayan region bordering Tibet where a massive flood struck. Over 680 people died, and nearly 3,000 remain missing as of Saturday. The measure is to ensure identification trails exist even if bodies decompose due to the disaster's severity. Specialists from India and China are now helping Nepal with rescue and recovery efforts. 💔

⚖️ Bombay High Court slams FDA over hasty orders

The Bombay High Court sharply criticized the Maharashtra FDA, led by Tukaram Mundhe, in two separate legal matters. The court forced the regulator to revoke orders against a Cipla facility in Pune and five eateries at the MCA in Mumbai. This happened after the FDA was accused of acting with "undue haste" and violating natural justice principles. For the MCA eateries, the court questioned the FDA's "pedantic" approach after finding them 88% compliant. The FDA agreed to withdraw suspensions and issue fresh notices to the concerned parties. 😠

🔫 AAP worker killed in Ferozepur attack

An AAP worker, Gurpreet Singh, was shot dead, and Harpreet Singh was injured during an attack in Ferozepur's Mamdot. Four car-borne assailants opened fire on a motorcycle carrying the two, while also targeting AAP leader Vicky Maini's car on Saturday. Gurpreet Singh, aged 45, was declared dead at Civil Hospital, Ferozepur, and Harpreet Singh, 22, was sent to Ludhiana. Police suggest the incident stems from personal enmity related to recent municipal elections. Eight police teams are now active, searching for the unidentified accused.

💥 AAP leader narrowly escapes firing in Ferozepur

Four car-borne assailants opened fire in Mamdot, Ferozepur, resulting in the death of 45-year-old Gurpreet Singh and critical injury to 22-year-old Harpreet Singh. The attackers also targeted the car of newly elected AAP Mamdot Nagar Panchayat president Vicky Mainiy, who managed to escape unharmed. The deadly incident occurred late Saturday when the victims were traveling on a motorcycle in the town's main market. Preliminary police investigation suggests the attack might be connected to personal enmity stemming from recent municipal elections. Ferozepur SSP Bhupinder Singh confirmed the accused have been identified and arrest teams have been dispatched. 😥