A special court in Pune has sentenced a 65-year-old man to death for the rape and murder of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl child in a village. The crime occurred on May 1, 2026, while the child was visiting her maternal home. The police arrested the accused on the same day and filed a 1,200-page charge sheet within 16 days. The case progressed with charges framed on May 20, final arguments on June 20, and a verdict on June 25.
The government has decided to send the Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) to represent the country at the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to sources.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency is all set to file chargesheet in the TADA Court in Srinagar regarding the 1990 abduction, rape, and killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat. India Today's Newstrack video coverage from 1990 has been cited as key evidence in the chargesheet.
A 300-metre-long iron bridge over the Kemi River connecting Kemi and Oyan in Assam’s Dhemaji district was swept away by strong floodwaters on Sunday, June 28, severely disrupting road connectivity in the region. The collapse has completely cut off access between the Kemi-Purana Jelom area and Jonai Sadar, leaving residents stranded and bringing transportation and daily movement to a halt. The bridge was a crucial link for thousands of people in the area, and its destruction has raised serious concerns over access to essential services, including emergency response, amid the ongoing flood situation in the region. Local connectivity has been severely affected as floodwaters continue to impact large parts of Dhemaji district, which is among the worst-hit areas during Assam’s annual monsoon flooding.
Sarthak Mattoo left home for work on the morning of June 25. Fatally hit by a speeding Thar SUV, he never made it back. Instead of celebrating Sarthak's upcoming birthday, his father is preparing for his funeral.
