The Times of India

Police have filed a case against Markandey Singh and four family members in Ballia. They are accused of murdering his wife, Sonam Singh, and faking her suicide. The alleged motive was a dowry demand of Rs 20 lakh. The victim's mother filed the complaint. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the accused.

News of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination has deeply affected Barabanki, India, the ancestral village of his predecessor Khomeini. Residents expressed sorrow and anger, with protests against the US and Israel erupting. Khamenei's great-grandfather, Sayed Ahmad Musavi 'Hindi', originated from Kintoor village before migrating to Iran.

A loco pilot, recovering from surgery, faced a senior official's demand for proof of illness for sick leave extension. In a desperate act, he revealed his surgical wound. The incident, caught on video, went viral, leading to his brief suspension, which was later revoked after union intervention. He claims repeated demands for proof.