A 32-year-old constable in Dehradun allegedly raped a female sub-inspector multiple times, blackmailing her with a video of the first assault. The constable booked a hotel room for her and then attacked her. The victim reported the crime, and an investigation is ongoing.
At least 15 civilians, including children, were killed in US airstrikes on Houthi-held regions in Yemen, ordered by President Trump. The strikes follow Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping. The Houthis vowed to respond and accused the US of escalating aggression. Trump warned further attacks if the Houthis continue their actions.
President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, claiming a Venezuelan gang invasion, to accelerate deportations of undocumented immigrants. A federal judge halted the deportation of five Venezuelans, prompting legal challenges. This act, used historically during wartime, grants the president significant powers but faces scrutiny when used outside wartime contexts.
A police rescue operation in Mauganj, MP turned fatal when a mob lynched both the hostage and an ASI. The incident occurred in Gadra, sparking violence linked to an earlier accident. Despite police efforts to mediate, the hostage was found dead, triggering the attack. Several suspects have been detained following the incident.
Three delivery men died in a Rajkot building fire caused by a suspected electrical short circuit. The 12-storey Atlantis building had failed to renew its fire safety NOC for a decade. Despite notices from the municipal corporation, no action was taken, raising concerns over fire safety enforcement.
In Brooklyn, a man defaced a Tesla Cybertruck with a swastika in front of a New York Post reporter. The suspect, Michael Lewis, returned to the scene to retrieve his car and was arrested. The owner, Avi Ben Hamo, expressed his shock and anger over the incident, highlighting increasing attacks on Tesla vehicles.
NR Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, addressed the hype around AI in India, stating that many systems are just traditional programming. He emphasized that genuine AI involves machine learning and deep learning, which can greatly enhance human-like capabilities.
Tej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Yadav, celebrated Holi with RJD party workers in Patna. He mocked Bihar CM Nitish Kumar by shouting provocative remarks near his residence. Yadav also asked a police officer to dance under the threat of suspension in a festive, yet controversial, Holi celebration.
