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There is a new twist in the case of death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta by drowning in the pit of the basement in Sector-150 of Greater Noida. A video is going viral on social media, which is said to be Yuvraj's last video. In this, he is seen asking for help with the flash light of his mobile after falling into the pit along with his car. Rescue efforts by NDRF and SDRF failed amid dense fog.
A delivery boy, Manjeet, was kidnapped for money transaction in Khedkidaula police station area in Gurugram. The accused, who came in two vehicles, forcibly took him away after a fight. On the complaint of his friend, the police took action within 15 minutes and caught the vehicle from SPR Road and rescued Manjeet. Police have arrested two accused named Jabir and Aman, who have accused Manjeet of stealing Rs 6.5 lakh.
Just before the sentencing hearing in Kanpur's Kushagra murder case, killer Prabhat's accomplice Shiva confessed his crime in the court. He told that Prabhat had written the ransom letter and he was involved in delivering it to Kushagra's house. With this confession of Shiva, the chances of Prabhat and Rachita getting severe punishment have increased. Kushagra's uncle expressed displeasure over not giving his statement earlier but now expects the hanging.
The Mid Day Meal Workers Union in Jind has announced to join the nationwide strike on February 12. He handed over the notice to the District Basic Education Officer office. The main demands of the union include minimum wage of Rs 26 thousand, full 12 months salary and all benefits on retirement. Displeasure was expressed over the workers not getting employee status and 10 months' honorarium.
World champion D Gukesh played a draw with R Praggnanandha for the fourth consecutive game in the Tata Steel Masters Chess Tournament. Praggnanandhaa has had a poor performance and is at the bottom of the table. Arjun Erigesi also played a draw. Arvind Chidambaram lost to Hans Mocke Niemann, while Nodyrbek Abdusatorov defeated Dai Van Nguyen. Abdusatorov and Niemann are tied for first place.
There were major upsets in Champions League football on Tuesday night, where Manchester City and defending champion Paris Saint-Germain PSG had to face defeat, while Arsenal and Real Madrid maintained their dominance by registering spectacular wins. Real Madrid defeated Monaco 6-1.
For the convenience of passengers, the Railway Administration has decided to run Tatanagar-Thaw-Tatanagar Express with LHB coaches from March 27. Varanasi Division Public Relations Officer Ashok Kumar said that these new coaches will be more safe, comfortable and provide modern facilities compared to ICF rakes, including stainless steel body and bio-toilets. This will improve the travel experience and also reduce maintenance costs.
Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh is again in the headlines for his personal life. His viral video with 'mystery girl' Mahima Singh at a party in Lucknow and his wife Jyoti Singh's emotional post have sparked a new debate. Amid speculations of third marriage, Pawan Singh's name has once again been embroiled in controversy.
In Vaishali district, head husband Sunil Kumar Mahato has been arrested on charges of illegal extortion, assault and snatching in the name of adding his name to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Victim Chandan Kumar had lodged an FIR, in which there are allegations of using caste related words, threatening to kill and snatching mobile money. Police have sent Sunil Mahato to judicial custody and the search for other accused is going on.
A man from Madhya Pradesh had come to Prayagraj with his wife and other villagers to take a bath in the Sangam. After bathing, his health deteriorated and he got separated from his group at Chhivki station. Later, his son found his body in Prayagraj. Seeing the dead body the son started crying bitterly. The police conducted post-mortem of the body and handed it over to the family members.