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Harshita Brella Murder: Family Says Husband Planned It

The family of 24-year-old Harshita Brella, whose body was discovered in the boot of her husband Pankaj Lamba's car in east London on November 14, believes her murder was premeditated. Harshita's father, Sabir Brella, expressed his devastation over the loss, recalling his last message to her. Pankaj reportedly fled to India the day after the alleged murder, prompting an international manhunt by Northamptonshire Police. Harshita's family has claimed that she endured harassment and domestic abuse from Pankaj, who had pressured her for dowry. Despite reaching out to the UK Embassy for assistance, they were denied entry. Harshita’s sister, Sonia, revealed that the family had sensed something was wrong after losing contact with her on November 11 and has since filed a complaint against Pankaj for dowry harassment. The family is now pleading for intervention from Indian authorities to ensure justice is served. sources

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Nov 23 2024, 1 am

Bengaluru Parents Blame Each Other After Children's Deaths

In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, two young children, Shubam, 7, and Sia, 3, were allegedly strangled to death, with their parents blaming one another for the crime. The police are investigating the couple, originally from Jharkhand, as they navigate conflicting claims regarding the murders. The mother is currently hospitalized with a neck injury, which authorities are determining to be self-inflicted or caused by someone else. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Lokesh Jagalasar, the children were reportedly choked with a rope amid ongoing marital disputes between the parents. The father, an auto driver, reported the incident after rushing his family to the hospital following the event, which occurred between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Thursday. Investigations are ongoing, with police examining CCTV footage and gathering technical evidence to establish the sequence of events. sources

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Nov 23 2024, 12 am

Pollution Control Board: Cloud Seeding Unfeasible Amid Delhi Smog

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has deemed cloud seeding an impractical solution for addressing Delhi's severe winter pollution, citing insufficient moisture and reliance on existing clouds. This assessment follows an RTI query by activist Amit Gupta regarding a proposal from IIT Kanpur aimed at generating artificial rainfall to alleviate air quality issues. The CPCB noted that successful cloud seeding requires clouds with at least 50% moisture content, which are scarce in northern India during winter due to Western Disturbances. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has repeatedly urged the Centre to explore this method, with an estimated cost of Rs 3 crore for the proposed trials. While IIT Kanpur previously achieved successful rainfall in summer trials, environmentalists express concerns over the potential risks of using silver iodide in the process, advocating instead for pollution prevention measures and tree preservation. sources

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Nov 23 2024, 12 am

Maharashtra and Jharkhand Vote Counting Today: 10 Key Points

Votes will be counted today in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections, starting at 8 am, alongside bypolls in several states. In Maharashtra, the contest pits the Mahayuti alliance, led by the BJP and including the Shiv Sena and NCP, against the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Exit polls suggest a Mahayuti victory, though some indicate neither alliance may achieve a clear majority, raising the prospect of 'resort politics.' This election marks the first since significant splits in the Shiv Sena and NCP, with high stakes for both parties. In Jharkhand, the ruling JMM alliance is focused on its governance record, while the NDA aims to leverage central government achievements. Key candidates include Chief Minister Hemant Soren and BJP leaders like Babulal Marandi. Additionally, votes for bypolls across various states, including Kerala and Uttar Pradesh, will also be counted today. sources

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Nov 23 2024, 12 am

Centre to Investigate Burnt Area After Farmers' Crop Fires

The Indian government plans to enhance its monitoring of agricultural fires by evaluating burnt areas rather than just live blazes, following concerns that farmers are timing their stubble burning to avoid detection by NASA satellites. Currently, these satellites monitor Punjab and Haryana twice daily, but experts suggest farmers have adjusted their practices to evade surveillance, resulting in lower fire counts despite persistent pollution levels. The Commission for Air Quality Management has requested India's space agency to develop a new system for assessing burnt areas, which is now in testing. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remains hazardous, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 494, prompting authorities to implement restrictions on vehicle movement and construction. The Ministry of Earth Sciences predicts that air quality will continue to be 'very poor' throughout the week, exacerbating health risks in a region already grappling with severe pollution challenges. sources

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Nov 22 2024, 11 pm

BJD, DMK Deny US Claims on Adani Group Power Deals

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) have rejected allegations of bribery related to a 2021 power purchase agreement involving the Adani Group. BJD leader Pratap Keshari Deb asserted that the deal was exclusively between two government entities: the Solar Energy Corporation of India, a central government PSU, and Gridco, a state PSU, aimed at supplying renewable energy under a central scheme. He emphasized that no private parties were involved, including the Adani Group. Similarly, Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji confirmed that the state has not engaged with Adani for three years, stating that their power procurement is solely from government-owned firms. The Adani Group, in response to a US report alleging corruption, has denied any wrongdoing and pledged to pursue legal action, reaffirming its commitment to governance and compliance. sources

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Nov 22 2024, 10 pm

Over 100 Monkeys Die from Pesticide Inhalation in UP

In a tragic incident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, over 100 monkeys died after inhaling aluminium phosphide, a pesticide used to protect wheat sacks in a Food Corporation of India (FCI) warehouse. The monkeys entered the warehouse through a broken window on November 7, and their bodies were discovered two days later, but FCI employees allegedly buried them without reporting the incident. Police were alerted to the situation on Wednesday, prompting an investigation and the exhumation of the monkeys' remains for a postmortem by veterinarians. Circle Officer Yogendra Krishna Narayan stated that the bodies were in a late stage of decay when recovered. A case has been registered against the FCI employees involved, highlighting concerns over wildlife safety and the handling of hazardous materials in food storage facilities. sources

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Nov 22 2024, 9 pm

Delhi Lt Governor's Surprise for AAP's Atishi: Much Better

In a surprising turn of events, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena praised Chief Minister Atishi, stating she is "a thousand times better" than her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal, during a convocation at the Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women. This commendation comes after a tumultuous relationship between Saxena and AAP, marked by disputes over governance issues, particularly during Kejriwal's recent legal troubles related to a liquor policy scam. Atishi, who took office on September 21 following Kejriwal's resignation, has faced criticism from Saxena in the past, including allegations of a lack of seriousness in governance discussions. The AAP, under Atishi's leadership, is gearing up for a challenging re-election campaign amid ongoing scrutiny from the BJP and Congress regarding various governance issues, including air quality and corruption allegations against Kejriwal. sources

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Nov 22 2024, 8 pm

Video: Fish-Filled Tempo Crashes in UP, Villagers Loot

In Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh, a tempo truck transporting fish crashed into a shop wall on Thursday, resulting in a chaotic scene as local residents looted the spilled cargo instead of assisting the driver. CCTV footage captured the incident near the Daflipur petrol pump, where a crowd quickly descended upon the scattered fish, prioritizing theft over aid. The truck, reportedly en route to a local market, lost control and veered off the road before colliding with the shop, causing baskets of fish to spill onto the street. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities following the accident, which has drawn attention to the community's response during emergencies. sources

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Nov 22 2024, 8 pm

BJP Leader Files Case Against Rahul Gandhi Over Vote Scandal

BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde, previously a Maharashtra minister, has issued defamation notices to Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, following allegations of a cash-for-votes scheme involving Rs 5 crore. Tawde claims these accusations, made just before the elections by the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA), are false and intended to damage the BJP's reputation. He insists that no such amount was recovered during investigations, asserting that the Congress leaders are aware of the fabricated nature of the claims. The BVA alleged that cash was distributed in Tawde's presence during a campaign event in Nallasopara, where police have registered two cases—one involving Tawde for campaigning during the silence period, but he is not implicated in the cash distribution case. The political controversy intensifies as the Maharashtra elections approach, with vote counting scheduled for Saturday. sources

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Nov 22 2024, 6 pm

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