In a chilling crime that has left Hyderabad shaken, Gurumurthy, a retired Army jawan, confessed to killing his wife, P Venkata Madhavi, dismembering her body, and disposing of the remains across various locations, including Jillelaguda Lake. Madhavi, a 35-year-old resident of Meerpet, was reported missing on January 18 by her mother after a heated argument with her husband two days earlier. Initially, Gurumurthy joined her family in filing a missing person report but later admitted to the gruesome act during police interrogation.According to his confession, the crime occurred in a fit of rage after Madhavi expressed her desire to visit
A federal judge has temporarily blocked former President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to redefine birthright citizenship, deeming it “blatantly unconstitutional.” U.S. District Judge John Coughenour, during the hearing, expressed disbelief at the order’s constitutionality, stating it “boggles the mind.” The restraining order, filed by Arizona, Illinois, Oregon, and Washington, is part of a broader legal challenge involving 22 states and immigrant rights groups.Trump’s executive order, slated to take effect on February 19, asserts that children born to non-citizens are not subject to U.S. jurisdiction and, therefore, are ineligible for citizenship unless one parent is a U.S. citizen. Critics argue
In a significant development in the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute, the Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay on the Allahabad High Court’s December 14, 2023, order permitting the inspection of the Shahi Idgah complex in Mathura by a court-appointed commissioner. The case revolves around a dispute between Hindu petitioners and the Shahi Idgah Mosque Committee regarding the alleged construction of the mosque on the Krishna Janmasthan, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan heard appeals filed by the Mosque Committee
Authorities in Tamil Nadu arrested a 37-year-old man and his broker for operating an illegal scan centre in Kallakurichi, performing sex determination tests, and facilitating the termination of female foetuses. The accused, M Ranjith Kumar from Kallakurichi, and his broker, 33-year-old R Vanitha, were caught red-handed during a surprise raid. Both have been remanded in judicial custody.Investigations revealed that Kumar was a repeat offender who had been arrested on similar charges in Dharmapuri just four months ago. Following his release on bail, Kumar resumed his illicit operations by establishing illegal scan centres in Salem and Kallakurichi. According to Senthil Menon,
After decades of speculation, scientists may have solved the 50-year-old mystery surrounding Mars' 'dichotomy'—a stark contrast between the planet's northern and southern hemispheres. The northern lowlands are 5-6 kilometers lower with a thinner crust compared to the southern highlands, which are ancient, cratered, and magnetized. Known since NASA's Viking orbiter mission in the 1970s, this enigma puzzled researchers for years.A groundbreaking study published in Geophysical Research Letters suggests the dichotomy stems from internal heat transfer rather than external cosmic collisions. Leveraging marsquake data from NASA's InSight lander, scientists uncovered evidence of ancient tectonic activity. These tectonic plates, now frozen as
India asserted dominance in the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens, spearheaded by Abhishek Sharma's electrifying 79 off 34 balls and a spin masterclass by Varun Chakravarthy. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, India restricted England to 132, with Arshdeep Singh’s fiery opening spell (2 for 17) setting the tone. Varun Chakravarthy's googlies wrecked England’s middle order, claiming 3 for 23, while Jos Buttler fought a lone battle, top-scoring with 68.England's struggles against spin continued, as the trio of Varun, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav spun a web, conceding just 67 runs in 12 overs. Arshdeep, who
Virat Kohli is set to make his much-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years. The star batter will represent Delhi in their final league match against Railways, starting January 30. Kohli, who was unavailable for Delhi's match against Saurashtra due to neck stiffness, has confirmed his participation, according to sources within the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA).Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy during the 2012-13 season, scoring 57 runs against Uttar Pradesh. In his 23 Ranji appearances, Kohli has amassed 1,574 runs at an impressive average of 50.77, including five centuries. His standout season was in
A sessions court in Kolkata sentenced Sanjay Roy, a former traffic police volunteer, to life imprisonment for raping and murdering a 31-year-old junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, 2024. Judge Anirban Das, in his 172-page verdict, declined the prosecution’s demand for the death penalty, citing Supreme Court guidelines that capital punishment is reserved for the "rarest of rare" cases.The court emphasized the importance of justice over public sentiment, stating, “We must rise above the primitive instinct of an eye for an eye.” The verdict noted that while Roy’s acts were “barbaric and brutal,” there
Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat starting Tuesday as six planets line up in a celestial parade visible from Earth. Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars can be seen with the naked eye, while Neptune and Uranus require a powerful telescope for observation. While planetary alignments along a line are common, viewing multiple planets together is a rare phenomenon.To celebrate this event, the Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centre (TNSTC) is organizing a special night sky observation session at the Periyar Science and Technology Centre in Kotturpuram, Chennai, from January 22 to 25, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. I.K. Lenin
