The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked officials of Megha Engineering, a top donor in electoral bonds, for corruption. Meanwhile, in a tragic incident, two individuals have been arrested for the rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl in Goa. In more news, the Indian Army has completed 40 years of presence in the Siachen glacier, the world’s highest battlefield.
Kangana Ranaut’s political opponent in the upcoming elections, Vikramaditya Singh, has been identified as the “young face” she will be facing off against. In Kerala, efforts are being made to secure the release of Abdul Rahim, a man on death row in Saudi Arabia, with people donating ₹35 crore towards the cause.
On the international front, a former US ambassador has been sentenced to 15 years for spying for Cuba, marking a significant infiltration of the US government by a foreign agent. In other news, a ship has been seized off the UAE by regional authorities amid tensions in the Middle East.
The Indian political landscape continues to be active, with Prime Minister Modi making a jibe at the opposition during a chat with gamers and Tejashwi Yadav releasing RJD’s manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The NHRC has also sent a report to the Bengal government regarding the Sandeshkhali probe, seeking an action-taken report. These are some of the top stories making headlines today.
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