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At least 18 people died and 19 were injured when a sleeper bus collided with a milk tanker on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district on Wednesday morning.&nbsp;
The incident occurred near Gadha village as the bus, traveling from Bihar to Delhi, attempted to overtake the tanker. The impact caused the bus to overturn.
Officials reported that the bus was carrying mostly migrant workers. All 19 injured persons have been rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, with three in critical condition.
Authorities have identified two of the deceased victims as Rajnish Kumar (26) and Mohd Shamim (28), both from Bihar. The identification process for the other victims is still underway.
Local authorities have launched a rescue operation, and the Unnao administration has issued helpline numbers: 0515-2970767, 9651432703, 9454417447, 8887713617, and 8081211289.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the loss of lives in the incident. He announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
"The road accident in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, is extremely painful. My condolences go out to those who have lost their loved ones. May God give them strength during this difficult time. I also wish for the speedy recovery of the injured. Under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is doing everything possible to help the victims," he wrote on X.
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed his condolences for the loss of lives in the incident and wished for a speedy recovery of the injured. He appealed to all workers of the INDIA bloc parties to provide all possible assistance to the victims.
"The news of the death of 18 people in a tragic road accident on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Unnao, UP, is very sad. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the victims. We wish for the speedy recovery of all those injured in the accident. The administration is requested to leave no stone unturned in helping the victims," Kharge wrote on X.
Earlier this year, eight people were killed and over 20 others injured when a speeding truck collided head-on with a bus, tearing through one of its sides in Unnao in April. The accident occurred near Jamaldipur village on Hardoi-Unnao Road in Safipur. The injured were taken to Unnao district hospital and LLR Hospital in Kanpur.
According to police, the bus was carrying 35 passengers. Eight were killed, and 20 others were injured in the accident. The bus driver fled the scene, but the truck driver was arrested.
In another incident, at least 40 people, including several school children, were injured when a bus overturned in Haryana's Panchkula district on Monday morning. The incident happened near Naulata village in Pinjore town. Police reported that the accident was caused by the bus driver's overspeeding. Additionally, the bus was overloaded with passengers, and poor road conditions contributed to the accident.

ઉત્તર પ્રદેશના ઉન્નાવ જિલ્લામાં બુધવારે સવારે લખનૌ-આગ્રા એક્સપ્રેસવે પર એક સ્લીપર બસ દૂધના ટેન્કર સાથે અથડાતાં ઓછામાં ઓછા 18 લોકોના મોત થયા હતા અને 19 લોકો ઘાયલ થયા હતા. બિહારથી દિલ્હી જતી બસે ટેન્કરને ઓવરટેક કરવાનો પ્રયાસ કરતાં ગાડા ગામ નજીક આ ઘટના બની હતી.
અથડાતા બસ પલટી મારી ગઈ હતી. અધિકારીઓએ જણાવ્યું કે બસમાં મોટાભાગે પરપ્રાંતિય કામદારો હતા. તમામ 19 ઘાયલ લોકોને સારવાર માટે નજીકની હોસ્પિટલમાં ખસેડવામાં આવ્યા છે,
જેમાં ત્રણની હાલત ગંભીર છે. સત્તાવાળાઓએ મૃતક પીડિતોમાંથી બેની ઓળખ રજનીશ કુમાર (26) અને મોહમ્મદ શમીમ (28) તરીકે કરી છે, બંને બિહારના છે. અન્ય પીડિતોની ઓળખની પ્રક્રિયા હજુ ચાલુ છે.
સ્થાનિક સત્તાવાળાઓએ બચાવ કામગીરી શરૂ કરી છે, અને ઉન્નાવ પ્રશાસને હેલ્પલાઇન નંબરો જારી કર્યા છે: 0515-2970767, 9651432703, 9454417447, 8887713617 અને 8081211289. દરમિયાન, વડા પ્રધાન નરેન્દ્ર મોદીએ આ ઘટનામાં જાનહાનિ બદલ શોક વ્યક્ત કર્યો હતો.
તેમણે PMNRF તરફથી દરેક મૃતકના નજીકના સંબંધીઓ માટે ₹2 લાખ અને ઘાયલો માટે ₹50,000ની એક્સ-ગ્રેશિયા ચુકવણીની જાહેરાત કરી હતી. "ઉત્તર પ્રદેશના ઉન્નાવમાં થયેલ માર્ગ અકસ્માત અત્યંત દુઃખદાયક છે. મારી સંવેદના એ લોકો પ્રત્યે છે કે જેમણે પોતાના પ્રિયજનોને ગુમાવ્યા છે.
ભગવાન આ મુશ્કેલ સમયમાં તેમને શક્તિ આપે. હું ઘાયલોના ઝડપથી સ્વસ્થ થવાની પણ કામના કરું છું. રાજ્ય સરકારની દેખરેખ, સ્થાનિક વહીવટીતંત્ર પીડિતોને મદદ કરવા માટે શક્ય તેટલું બધું કરી રહ્યું છે," તેમણે X પર લખ્યું. કૉંગ્રેસના નેતા મલ્લિકાર્જુન ખડગેએ પણ આ ઘટનામાં થયેલા જાનહાનિ બદલ શોક વ્યક્ત કર્યો અને ઘાયલોની ઝડપથી સ્વસ્થ થવાની કામના કરી. તેમણે ભારતીય જૂથ પક્ષોના તમામ કાર્યકરોને પીડિતોને શક્ય તમામ સહાય પૂરી પાડવા અપીલ કરી હતી.
"યુપીના ઉન્નાવમાં લખનૌ-આગ્રા એક્સપ્રેસવે પર એક દુ:ખદ માર્ગ અકસ્માતમાં 18 લોકોના મોતના સમાચાર ખૂબ જ દુઃખદ છે. અમે પીડિતોના શોકગ્રસ્ત પરિવારો પ્રત્યે અમારી ઊંડી સંવેદના વ્યક્ત કરીએ છીએ. અમે બધાની ઝડપથી સ્વસ્થ થવાની ઈચ્છા કરીએ છીએ. અકસ્માતમાં ઘાયલ થયેલા લોકોને વહીવટીતંત્રને વિનંતી કરવામાં આવે છે કે તેઓ પીડિતોને મદદ કરવામાં કોઈ કસર છોડે નહીં." , એપ્રિલમાં ઉન્નાવમાં તેની એક બાજુ ફાડી નાખે છે.
આ અકસ્માત સફીપુરના હરદોઈ-ઉન્નાવ રોડ પર જમાલદીપુર ગામ પાસે થયો હતો. ઘાયલોને ઉન્નાવ જિલ્લા હોસ્પિટલ અને કાનપુરની એલએલઆર હોસ્પિટલમાં લઈ જવામાં આવ્યા હતા.
પોલીસના જણાવ્યા અનુસાર બસમાં 35 મુસાફરો સવાર હતા. આ અકસ્માતમાં આઠના મોત થયા હતા અને 20 અન્ય ઘાયલ થયા હતા. બસ ચાલક ઘટનાસ્થળેથી ભાગી ગયો હતો, પરંતુ ટ્રક ચાલકની ધરપકડ કરવામાં આવી હતી.
અન્ય એક ઘટનામાં, હરિયાણાના પંચકુલા જિલ્લામાં સોમવારે સવારે એક બસ પલટી જતાં અનેક શાળાના બાળકો સહિત ઓછામાં ઓછા 40 લોકો ઘાયલ થયા હતા. આ ઘટના પિંજોર શહેરના નૌલતા ગામ પાસે બની હતી. બસ ડ્રાઇવરની ઓવરસ્પીડિંગને કારણે અકસ્માત સર્જાયો હોવાનું પોલીસે જણાવ્યું હતું. વધુમાં, બસ મુસાફરોથી વધુ ભરેલી હતી, અને ખરાબ રસ્તાની સ્થિતિએ અકસ્માતમાં ફાળો આપ્યો હતો.

18 Dead, 19 Injured as Bus from Bihar to Delhi Crashes into Milk Tanker in Unnao

ઉત્તર પ્રદેશના ઉન્નાવ જિલ્લામાં લખનૌ એક્સપ્રેસ વે પર અકસ્માતમાં ઓછામાં ઓછા 18નાં મોત

લખનૌ-આગ્રા એક્સપ્રેસવે પર દુ:ખદ અથડામણ: 18નાં મોત, 19 ઘાયલ, બિહારથી દિલ્હી જતી બસ ઉન્નાવમાં દૂધની ટેન્કર સાથે અથડાઈ

उत्तर प्रदेश के उन्नाव जिले में लखनऊ-आगरा एक्सप्रेसवे पर बुधवार सुबह एक स्लीपर बस और दूध के टैंकर के बीच टक्कर होने से कम से कम 18 लोगों की मौत हो गई और 19 अन्य घायल हो गए। यह हादसा गढ़ा गांव के पास हुआ, जब बिहार से दिल्ली जा रही बस ने टैंकर को ओवरटेक करने की कोशिश की।
टक्कर के कारण बस पलट गई। अधिकारियों ने बताया कि बस में ज़्यादातर प्रवासी मज़दूर सवार थे। सभी 19 घायलों को इलाज के लिए नज़दीकी अस्पतालों में ले जाया गया है, जिनमें से तीन की हालत गंभीर है।
अधिकारियों ने दो मृतकों की पहचान रजनीश कुमार (26) और मोहम्मद शमीम (28) के रूप में की है, जो दोनों बिहार के रहने वाले हैं।
अन्य पीड़ितों की पहचान की प्रक्रिया अभी भी जारी है। स्थानीय अधिकारियों ने बचाव अभियान शुरू कर दिया है और उन्नाव प्रशासन ने हेल्पलाइन नंबर जारी किए हैं: 0515-2970767, 9651432703, 9454417447, 8887713617 और 8081211289. इस बीच, प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने घटना में जान गंवाने वालों के प्रति अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त की है.
उन्होंने प्रत्येक मृतक के परिजनों के लिए पीएमएनआरएफ से ₹2 लाख और घायलों के लिए ₹50,000 की अनुग्रह राशि देने की घोषणा की. उन्होंने लिखा, "उत्तर प्रदेश के उन्नाव में हुआ सड़क हादसा बेहद दर्दनाक है।
मेरी संवेदनाएं उन लोगों के साथ हैं जिन्होंने अपने प्रियजनों को खो दिया है। भगवान उन्हें इस मुश्किल घड़ी में शक्ति दे। मैं घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं।
राज्य सरकार की निगरानी में स्थानीय प्रशासन पीड़ितों की मदद के लिए हर संभव प्रयास कर रहा है।" कांग्रेस नेता मल्लिकार्जुन खड़गे ने भी इस घटना में हुई मौतों पर अपनी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त कीं और घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना की। उन्होंने भारतीय जनता पार्टी के सभी कार्यकर्ताओं से पीड़ितों को हर संभव सहायता प्रदान करने की अपील की।
खड़गे ने एक्स पर लिखा, "यूपी के उन्नाव में लखनऊ-आगरा एक्सप्रेसवे पर हुए दर्दनाक सड़क हादसे में 18 लोगों की मौत की खबर बेहद दुखद है। हम पीड़ितों के शोक संतप्त परिवारों के प्रति अपनी गहरी संवेदना व्यक्त करते हैं। हम हादसे में घायल हुए सभी लोगों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करते हैं।
प्रशासन से अनुरोध है कि पीड़ितों की मदद में कोई कसर न छोड़े।" इस साल की शुरुआत में अप्रैल में उन्नाव में तेज रफ्तार ट्रक और बस की आमने-सामने की टक्कर में आठ लोगों की मौत हो गई थी और 20 से अधिक लोग घायल हो गए थे। यह हादसा सफीपुर में हरदोई-उन्नाव रोड पर जमालदीपुर गांव के पास हुआ था।
घायलों को उन्नाव जिला अस्पताल और कानपुर के एलएलआर अस्पताल ले जाया गया। पुलिस के मुताबिक बस में 35 यात्री सवार थे। हादसे में आठ लोगों की मौत हो गई और 20 अन्य घायल हो गए।
बस चालक मौके से फरार हो गया, लेकिन ट्रक चालक को गिरफ्तार कर लिया गया। एक अन्य घटना में, हरियाणा के पंचकूला जिले में सोमवार सुबह एक बस पलटने से कई स्कूली बच्चों सहित कम से कम 40 लोग घायल हो गए। यह घटना पिंजौर कस्बे के नौलता गांव के पास हुई। पुलिस ने बताया कि दुर्घटना बस चालक की तेज गति के कारण हुई। इसके अलावा, बस में क्षमता से अधिक यात्री सवार थे और सड़क की खराब स्थिति के कारण भी यह दुर्घटना हुई।

उत्तर प्रदेश के उन्नाव जिले में लखनऊ एक्सप्रेसवे पर हुए हादसे में कम से कम 18 लोगों की मौत हो गई।

लखनऊ-आगरा एक्सप्रेसवे पर दर्दनाक हादसा: बिहार से दिल्ली जा रही बस उन्नाव में दूध के टैंकर से टकराई, 18 लोगों की मौत, 19 घायल

At least 18 Dead in Accident on Lucknow Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao District

Tragic Collision on Lucknow-Agra Expressway: 18 Dead, 19 Injured as Bus from Bihar to Delhi Crashes into Milk Tanker in Unnao

Gujarat Congress Internal Dispute: The countdown to the 2027 Gujarat Assembly election has already begun. The 2029 Lok Sabha election is not far away either. The Congress high command is making claims of a change of power in Gujarat. Rahul Gandhi is talking about rebuilding the Gujarat Congress from the ground up. There is talk of removing the &lsquo;lame horses&rsquo; and putting the &lsquo;race horses&rsquo; on the field. But looking at the current state of the Gujarat Congress, one question cannot be avoided: before entering the race, will the Congress even be able to get its own team to stand in one line? Before declaring war against the BJP, the Congress is caught in a political battle within its own house. The question is bitter, but necessary: if a party cannot create unity within its own organisation, how does it expect to take on the BJP&rsquo;s formidable organisational machinery in Gujarat?
Leaders Changed, But Why Didn&rsquo;t the Problem? Keeping the 2027 Assembly and 2029 Lok Sabha elections in mind, the Congress has begun making changes to its Gujarat organisation. The high command wanted to remove the old and inactive structure and bring forward leaders with the ability to fight elections. But when a party repeatedly needs to change its state in-charge, the question becomes bigger than the capability of the individual holding the post. Mukul Wasnik was replaced by Randeep Singh Surjewala as Gujarat Congress in-charge. With the new in-charge came expectations of a new direction, a new strategy and greater discipline within the organisation. Yet, barely had Surjewala taken charge when a controversy erupted within Banaskantha Congress over the organisational structure. That is where the Congress&rsquo;s real trouble begins.
A Symptom of Congress&rsquo;s Organisational Illness Banaskantha is not an ordinary constituency. It is the only Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat that the Congress won in the 2024 general election. That makes it the biggest symbol of political hope for the Congress in Gujarat. So when differences emerge over organisational posts and responsibilities in precisely this constituency, when questions are raised over decisions taken by the state leadership, and when the district organisation itself becomes a subject of controversy, this cannot simply be dismissed as a &lsquo;local dispute&rsquo;. It is a symptom of the Congress&rsquo;s organisational illness. And if this illness continues until 2027, the BJP will be the direct beneficiary. The Congress needs to understand one basic reality: elections are not won through posters, press conferences and speeches by big leaders. Elections are won at the booth. The BJP&rsquo;s organisational machinery is active right down to the booth level. To challenge it, the Congress needs a strong network of workers, clearly defined responsibilities and a united district-level organisation. But here, the very formation of the district organisation is becoming a source of controversy. So where exactly will the Congress find the strength to challenge the BJP at the booth level?
&lsquo;Race Horses&rsquo; or Obstacles in Each Other&rsquo;s Way? Rahul Gandhi talks about identifying the &lsquo;lame horses&rsquo; in Gujarat and bringing the &lsquo;race horses&rsquo; to the forefront. It sounds attractive. But politics does not work that way. Simply choosing good horses does not guarantee victory in a race. The horses must run together rather than pull each other down. The direction of the race must be clear. And the coaching staff cannot be fighting among themselves. Only then can a team win. The Gujarat Congress&rsquo;s problem may not simply be about &lsquo;which leader should be promoted&rsquo;. The real problem is whether the leaders who are brought forward will actually work together. Mukul Wasnik is gone. Randeep Singh Surjewala has arrived. The state in-charge has changed. But if factionalism remains unchanged, internal power struggles remain unchanged, coordination between the district and state organisations remains weak, and organisational decisions themselves continue to trigger controversy, then what exactly is the Congress talking about when it talks of change? Changing faces will not change the Congress&rsquo;s fortunes. Its working style must change. Leadership accountability must be fixed. Factionalism must be brought under control. And above all, the party worker must be given confidence that the Congress is genuinely one team. Because if the Congress wants to fight the BJP, it must first stop its own leaders from fighting each other.
When Will the Political Infighting Within Gujarat Congress End? The biggest illusion for the Congress in the 2027 election would be to assume that public anger against the BJP will automatically translate into Congress votes. Politics does not work that simply. Reaching voters requires sustained ground-level work. It requires a booth-level organisation. It requires coordination among local leaders. It requires worker morale. And above all, it requires leadership running in one direction until election day. If even one of these five links is weak, the entire electoral calculation can collapse. For the Congress, this is no longer the time for experiments. It is the time for decisions. How many state in-charges will be changed? How many meetings will be held? How many times will the organisational structure be reshuffled? The question is no longer who the next Gujarat Congress in-charge will be. The real question is: when will the political infighting within the Gujarat Congress finally end? If every new in-charge is going to inherit the same old disputes, factionalism and internal resentment, then how can a new Congress emerge simply because a new face has arrived?
Will &lsquo;Race Horses&rsquo; Remain Just Another Political Slogan? If the Congress wants to win Gujarat, it must first win within its own organisation. It must win the trust of its workers. It must win the confidence of its district organisations. It must bring its leaders onto one platform. Otherwise, the Congress will lose its internal battle before its fight against the BJP has even begun. And then the talk of &lsquo;race horses&rsquo; will remain nothing more than another political slogan. The Congress has very little time left in the race for power in 2027. If it wants to take on the BJP, it must first stop its own leaders from fighting each other. Because power in Gujarat will not be won through statements from the Gandhi family. It will be won through organisational strength on the ground. The final question is simple: Is the Congress preparing to defeat the BJP, or is it still calculating whom it needs to defeat inside its own house? Want to win Gujarat? Then first, win the Gujarat Congress.

Congress has set its sights on defeating the BJP in Gujarat. But there’s a bigger battle brewing inside its own house.

Congress Wants to Defeat BJP in Gujarat, But Who Will Save Congress From Itself?

Gujarat High Court Launches Study Circle for Advocates: In a major initiative to strengthen the professional skills and legal knowledge of young advocates, the High Court of Gujarat, in collaboration with the Gujarat State Judicial Academy (GSJA), has announced the launch of a Study Circle (Symposium/Workshop) for Advocates Practicing before the High Court of Gujarat with up to 10 years of practice. The programme will be conducted at the Lecture Hall of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy, High Court Campus, Ahmedabad.
Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal Announces Study Circle The initiative was announced by Gujarat High Court Chief Justice and Patron-in-Chief of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy, Justice Sunita Agarwal, after the Flag Hoisting Ceremony held at the High Court Lawns on August 15. The announcement was made in the presence of Justice Bhargav D. Karia, Judge of the Gujarat High Court and President of GSJA, members of the Board of Governors of GSJA, other High Court judges, Senior Advocates and members of the Bar.
Focus on Legal Education and Professional Skills The new Study Circle is being introduced as a continuous legal learning and professional development programme for young members of the Bar. The initiative aims to enhance advocates&rsquo; understanding of legal principles, legal research, drafting and advocacy skills through direct interaction with Senior Advocates and subject experts. The programme is also expected to strengthen academic engagement between the Bench and the Bar and provide advocates with an opportunity to discuss important and evolving legal issues.
Justice Sunita Agarwal Highlights Importance of Continuous Learning Addressing the gathering, Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal highlighted the indispensable role of advocates in the administration of justice. She emphasized that continuous legal education has become increasingly important in an era of rapidly evolving jurisprudence. The Chief Justice also stressed that effective advocacy and strong legal research are essential components of a robust justice delivery system. She appreciated the efforts of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy in conceptualizing and developing the Study Circle programme.
Three Key Legal Modules in First Phase The first phase of the Study Circle will feature three major academic modules covering important areas of High Court practice. Module I will focus on the expanding contours of maintainability in writ jurisdiction under Article 226, an important area of constitutional and administrative law practice. Module II will cover the basic principles of Administrative Law and Second Appeals under Section 100 of the CPC, with particular emphasis on the Doctrine of Substantial Question of Law. Module III will focus on Criminal Law Jurisdiction, particularly the inherent powers of High Courts under Section 482 of the CrPC and Section 528 of the BNSS, including their scope, limitations and principles of judicial discipline.
Study Circle to Be Held Fortnightly The Study Circle is proposed to be conducted on a fortnightly basis, providing advocates with regular opportunities for legal learning and professional interaction. Future sessions will cover a wide range of subjects, including Constitutional Law, Writ Jurisdiction, Arbitration and Conciliation Law, Commercial Law, Public Interest Litigation, Service Law, Taxation Law, Admiralty Jurisdiction, Legal Ethics and Drafting Skills. The programme will also address contemporary legal issues that are particularly relevant to advocates practicing before the Gujarat High Court.
Registration to Begin Soon Registration for the Study Circle (Symposium/Workshop Series) for Advocates Practicing in the High Court of Gujarat &ndash; Series of Academic Modules 2026 will begin shortly through the official website of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy. The programme is specifically intended for advocates practicing before the Gujarat High Court who have up to 10 years of professional practice.
Registration Fee The registration fee for the Study Circle has been fixed at ₹100 per programme, which will be paid by each participating advocate. The workshops will be conducted at the Lecture Hall of the Gujarat State Judicial Academy, High Court Campus, Ahmedabad. Advocates attending the workshops will also receive Certificates of Participation.
Major Step Towards Strengthening Justice Delivery The Gujarat High Court and Gujarat State Judicial Academy's new Study Circle is being viewed as a significant step towards professional excellence and development of the legal fraternity. By bringing young advocates, Senior Advocates and legal experts together for regular academic discussions, the initiative aims to improve legal knowledge, research and advocacy skills while strengthening the Bench-Bar relationship. The broader objective is to contribute towards a more effective and efficient justice delivery system in Gujarat.

Study Circle Launched for Advocates With Up to 10 Years of Practice

Gujarat High Court Big Move

A chilling video of the accused in the Indore MBA student murder case has sparked outrage after he was seen smiling and appearing unconcerned when questioned about the crime.
The accused, Piyush Dhanotia, was arrested for allegedly raping and murdering his 25-year-old classmate in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Police said he strangled the woman on February 10 inside his rented accommodation and later locked the room before fleeing. Her partially decomposed body was discovered days later after residents complained of a foul smell.
However, what has intensified public anger is the accused&rsquo;s demeanour. In a video that surfaced online, Dhanotia is seen smiling when reporters ask him why he committed the crime. When pressed for answers, he responded dismissively, saying that what had happened had already happened and that he would speak at the right time. Throughout the interaction, he showed no visible sign of regret.
Police officials said he admitted during interrogation that he forced the woman into sexual acts and killed her when she resisted, though he has reportedly changed his version multiple times. Investigators are also examining allegations that he circulated objectionable videos of the victim in their college WhatsApp group.
The victim&rsquo;s father has accused the accused of blackmailing his daughter with obscene images and attempting to extort money.
As the investigation continues, the accused&rsquo;s apparent lack of remorse captured on camera has become a focal point of the case, drawing sharp reactions both online and offline.
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Video shows MBA student murder accused laughing amid probe

Indore Murder Accused Smiles on Camera

Galgotias University has landed in controversy after showcasing a robotic dog at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 that was widely believed to be developed by its students. The robot, however, was later identified as a commercially available product made by Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics.
The backlash began after a video from the summit went viral, in which a university professor introduced the robot dog, named &ldquo;Orion,&rdquo; and referred to it as being developed at the institution&rsquo;s Centre of Excellence. Social media users were quick to point out that the machine closely resembled Unitree&rsquo;s quadruped robots, which are already available globally for research and industrial use.
Unitree is known for manufacturing advanced four-legged robots designed for tasks such as inspection, obstacle navigation and research applications. Its products are often compared to models developed by global robotics players.
Following the uproar, the Greater Noida-based university issued a clarification stating that it never claimed to have built the robot. It maintained that the robodog was purchased as part of its AI investment initiatives and is being used as a research and learning tool for students. Another faculty member present at the summit reiterated that the display had been misinterpreted and that there was no attempt to conceal the original manufacturer&rsquo;s branding.
Despite the clarification, sources familiar with the developments said the university was asked to vacate its pavilion at the summit amid mounting criticism. The institution, however, denied receiving any formal directive from the organisers or the ministry.
Notably, the robotic dog was removed from display shortly after the controversy escalated online.

Robodog row sparks backlash at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Galgotias Asked to Exit AI Summit

Actor Sidharth Malhotra is mourning the loss of his father, Sunil Malhotra, who passed away recently. The actor shared the news with an emotional message on social media. His wife, Kiara Advani, has now also paid a heartfelt tribute to her father-in-law.
On Wednesday, Kiara took to Instagram to share pictures from her wedding reception, where she and Sidharth were seen smiling alongside his parents. In a deeply personal note, she remembered Sunil Malhotra as a warm, generous, and steady presence in the family. She reflected on how he welcomed her with open arms and unconditional love, describing his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Kiara wrote that his stories, laughter, and quiet strength would remain with her forever. She added that his legacy of integrity and gentleness lives on through his children and grandchildren. Concluding her message, she expressed that he would always be loved and remembered.
The couple is currently in Delhi with their family during this difficult period. Members of the film industry extended their condolences online. Jacqueline Fernandez offered prayers, while Karan Johar and Manish Malhotra shared messages of support.
On the professional front, Sidharth will next appear in Vvan: Force of The Forest, directed by Arunabh Kumar and Deepak Mishra and produced by Balaji Motion Pictures. The film also stars Tamannaah Bhatia and is slated for release later this year.
Kiara, meanwhile, awaits the release of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film features Yash, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth in key roles. The film is expected to release on March 19, alongside Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar.

Actor pens heartfelt note after Sunil Malhotra’s passing

Kiara Mourns Sidharth’s Father

Days after 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra lost his life in a fatal SUV crash in Delhi&rsquo;s Dwarka, the father of the 17-year-old accused has expressed regret over the incident, stating that his family is &ldquo;deeply grief-stricken.&rdquo; He also confirmed that the Scorpio SUV involved in the accident is part of his commercial transport business.
The crash occurred around 11:50 am on February 3 near Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management in Sector 11, Dwarka. According to police, the SUV rammed into a Yamaha R15 motorcycle, killing Sahil on the spot. The vehicle then struck a parked Swift Dzire, injuring cab driver Ajit Singh.
Post-mortem findings revealed that Sahil sustained a fractured skull, multiple rib fractures, and an elbow injury due to the high-impact collision.
The minor driver was detained at the scene and booked under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving, negligence causing death, and endangering life. He was later presented before the Juvenile Justice Board and sent to an observation home. On February 10, he was granted interim bail to appear for his Class 10 board examinations.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police registered a separate case against the boy&rsquo;s father under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which holds guardians or vehicle owners accountable when a minor commits a traffic offence.
Speaking to the media after being questioned, the father said he was not in the city at the time of the accident and was unaware that his son had taken the vehicle. He stated that the family has cooperated with investigators and provided all necessary documents.
Sahil&rsquo;s mother alleged that her son was killed by a &ldquo;reckless teen&rdquo; just minutes away from his workplace. The 23-year-old, who worked part-time at an insurance firm, had plans to pursue higher studies in the United Kingdom later this year.

Minor held in SUV crash; father booked under MV Act provisions

Dwarka Crash: Accused’s Father Apologises

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday set aside a March 2025 judgment of the Allahabad High Court that had ruled that grabbing a minor girl&rsquo;s breasts and dragging her under a culvert did not amount to an attempt to rape. The apex court termed the ruling a &ldquo;patently erroneous&rdquo; application of criminal law principles.
A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N.V. Anjaria, held that the high court had incorrectly reduced the charges from attempt to rape under Section 376 read with Section 511 of the IPC and Section 18 of the POCSO Act to lesser offences. The court restored the original summons issued by the Special POCSO Court in Kasganj, clarifying that its observations were prima facie and would not influence the trial&rsquo;s outcome.
Rejecting the high court&rsquo;s reasoning that the accused had merely &ldquo;prepared&rdquo; to commit rape, the Supreme Court reiterated the settled distinction between preparation and attempt, noting that an attempt begins when intent moves into execution. Based on the allegations, including forcibly taking the minor on a motorcycle, dragging her near a culvert, and fleeing only after she screamed, the Bench held that a prima facie case of attempt to rape was clearly made out.
The proceedings were initiated suo motu after senior advocate Shobha Gupta raised concerns over the high court&rsquo;s reasoning. The Supreme Court had earlier stayed the controversial observations and later the entire judgment.
Beyond correcting the legal error, the court addressed a broader concern about insensitivity in judicial handling of sexual offence cases. It requested the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal to constitute a five-member expert committee to frame guidelines aimed at fostering compassion and sensitivity in courts, especially in cases involving minors and vulnerable victims.
The committee, to be chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Aniruddha Bose, has been directed to submit a report within three months. The guidelines are to be drafted in simple, accessible language and tailored to Indian realities to ensure they are understandable to victims and laypersons alike.

Top court restores rape attempt charge, seeks sensitivity guidelines

SC Sets Aside HC Order in POCSO Case

India&rsquo;s merchandise imports from Russia plunged by over 40% in January 2026, falling to about $2.86 billion from $4.81 billion a year earlier, official trade figures show, largely reflecting a steep reduction in crude oil purchases.
Crude oil typically accounts for roughly 80% of India&rsquo;s imports from Russia, and estimates suggest purchases of Russian crude last month were significantly lower than in previous years. Other goods imported from Russia include coal, fertilisers, iron, pulses, and precious stones, but these have not offset the slump in oil imports. The downturn in oil imports intensified after mid-2025, following punitive tariffs levied by the United States on Indian goods connected to purchases of Russian oil and ongoing diplomatic pressure. India&rsquo;s refiners, including some major private and state firms, have substantially reduced or halted buying Russian crude as they explore alternative sources.
In early February 2026, Washington eased the additional tariff on Indian products after New Delhi signalled a commitment to &ldquo;stop directly or indirectly importing&rdquo; Russian oil and to increase purchases of energy products from the United States, as well as broadening ties in global energy markets.
Analysts expect the shift in crude sourcing to continue, with Indian refiners eyeing other suppliers, including Middle Eastern and Venezuelan grades, as part of broader diversification strategies.

January sees 40% fall in Russia merchandise imports amid crude cutbacks

India’s Russia Imports Drop Sharply

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Andhra Pradesh&rsquo;s Annamayya district for allegedly abducting and murdering a seven-year-old girl from his neighbourhood in Madanapalle town.
The child had been playing outside her home on Sunday evening when she went missing, sparking panic among her family and local residents. A missing complaint was filed the following morning, prompting an intensive search operation led by district police.
Investigators reviewed CCTV footage from across the town, which reportedly showed the suspect, a neighbour living opposite the victim&rsquo;s house, taking the child into his residence. Acting on this lead, police searched the house on Tuesday morning.
During the inspection, officers discovered the girl&rsquo;s body concealed inside a water storage drum within the premises. The accused was present at the house at the time and was immediately taken into custody.
Preliminary findings suggest the child was killed inside the residence on Sunday night, and her body was hidden thereafter. Authorities are probing whether sexual assault occurred before the murder, with confirmation pending post-mortem and forensic examination results.
Following the discovery, tensions escalated in the area. Residents and family members staged a protest on the Madanapalle highway, briefly preventing police from shifting the body to the government hospital for autopsy and demanding strict punishment for the accused.
Police have stated that all possible angles, including prior allegations of inappropriate behaviour by the suspect, are being examined as the investigation continues.

Child’s body found in drum; protest erupts in Madanapalle town

7-Year-Old Killed, Neighbour Arrested

The United States and Iran held their second round of indirect negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, as diplomatic efforts continue amid heightened regional tensions. While both sides indicated forward movement in discussions, parallel military developments have added complexity to the fragile engagement.
Reports suggest the US has significantly reinforced its military presence in the Middle East. Over 50 advanced fighter aircraft, including F-35, F-22 and F-16 jets, were reportedly repositioned to the region within a 24-hour window. The deployment follows Washington&rsquo;s decision to send a second aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to Middle Eastern waters, underscoring its strategic posture.
Despite the show of force, the Geneva discussions were described as substantive and focused. Iranian officials signalled that preliminary understandings were reached on broad guiding principles that could shape a future agreement. However, they cautioned that drafting and finalising any deal would take time.
On the American side, officials maintained that the talks unfolded largely as anticipated. Washington&rsquo;s core objective remains preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, a position repeatedly emphasised by senior US leadership.
Meanwhile, regional tensions persisted. Iran temporarily restricted navigation in parts of the Strait of Hormuz during a naval drill, highlighting the waterway&rsquo;s vulnerability. Additionally, US leaders suggested that differences remain over key conditions laid out by President Donald Trump.
As diplomacy continues, both nations appear to be balancing dialogue with deterrence, leaving the broader geopolitical landscape uncertain.

Second Geneva round shows progress as military moves raise stakes

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