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In a shocking turn of events in Uttar Pradesh, a 35-year-old woman named Alka was murdered after she hired a hitman to kill her own daughter, revealing a deeply twisted family saga. Alka, reportedly "fed up" with her 17-year-old daughter's behavior, approached 38-year-old Subhash Singh, offering him ₹50,000 to carry out the act.

Nayab Singh Saini will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for his second term at a ceremony scheduled for 10 am on October 17. The event will take place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including counterparts from other BJP-ruled states.

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has granted approval for Phase III of the Space Based Surveillance (SBS) mission aimed at improving land and maritime domain awareness for both civilian and military applications. This significant project will be managed by the National Security Council Secretariat in collaboration with the Defence Space Agency under the Ministry of Defence.

In a shocking incident, a crown presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jeshoreshwari temple in Bangladesh has been stolen. The theft occurred at the historic temple located in Shyamnagar, Satkhira district, on Thursday afternoon.

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma has deleted a social media post paying tribute to the late Ratan Tata after facing significant backlash for his phrasing, particularly the line “Ok Tata Bye Bye.”

In a bid to tackle the worsening air quality in the national capital, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai has written to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, urging the central government to convene an urgent meeting with relevant stakeholders to expedite the approval process for cloud seeding. This weather modification technique aims to mitigate the anticipated rise in air pollution levels following the Diwali festivities.

In a lighthearted yet pointed jab at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sent a 1 kg order of jalebi to his Delhi residence via Swiggy. This gesture came after the BJP's surprising victory in Haryana, where the party secured a hat-trick, contrary to exit polls predicting a Congress win.

The body of Territorial Army soldier Hilal Ahmad Bhat, who was allegedly kidnapped by terrorists during a search operation in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, has been recovered. Bhat was one of two soldiers taken during the operation in the Kazwan forest area late last night.

Brazil's Supreme Court has lifted the ban on Elon Musk's social network X, formerly known as Twitter, ending a month-long standoff over issues related to disinformation. Judge Alexandre de Moraes authorized the platform's immediate return, following X's compliance with court orders and the payment of approximately $5.2 million in fines.

A UK auction house has decided to withdraw the controversial ‘Naga Human Skull’ from its upcoming live online sale, following widespread protests and outrage from various Indian communities advocating for its repatriation. The decision comes after the skull, which is approximately 200 years old and part of a larger collection of human remains, was listed for auction by the Swan auction house in Tetsworth, Oxfordshire.

In a significant legal move, a coalition of 14 U.S. states has filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing the popular video-sharing platform of violating privacy laws and exploiting children through addictive features. This legal action, announced on Tuesday, comes amid ongoing concerns regarding TikTok's ownership by the China-based company ByteDance and the potential for a ban on the app in the United States.

Colleen Monfore, a 68-year-old American diver from Michigan, has been presumed dead after her body parts were found inside a shark's stomach approximately 113 km away from where she disappeared while diving in Indonesia. Friends and family are now speculating about the circumstances surrounding her death, with her friend suggesting that Monfore may have succumbed to a medical condition rather than being attacked by the predator.

Bangalore, renowned as India’s pub capital, thrives on an electrifying nightlife scene, largely thanks to dynamic promoters like Sonu DS. As the founder of SD Events and Bangalore Party Animals, Sonu has established himself as a prominent figure in the city’s party culture, driving its evolution and popularity.

Pune-based fashion label ON U Clothing has added another feather to its cap by winning the ‘Best Men’s Clothing Brand’ award at a recent event hosted by Blindwink, a premier market research firm. This award underscores the brand's commitment to excellence in men's fashion and solidifies its status as a top choice for stylish men in the region.