Top 5 news of the day: Wife of Meghalaya honeymooner arrested; Rahul Gandhi asks EC for 'exact date' to publish voter rolls; & more
Wife plotted husband's murder on honeymoon, arrested in Uttar Pradesh
In a chilling case, Sonam Raghuvanshi was arrested for allegedly plotting the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, a businessman from Indore, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.
She was nabbed at a dhaba in Uttar Pradesh after making a call to her family. Police say Sonam conspired with her lover and hired killers, all three now in custody, to execute the murder.
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Rahul Gandhi pushes EC to disclose voter roll data deadline
Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi has demanded the Election Commission to reveal the exact date it will hand over Maharashtra and Haryana's voter roll data from 2009–2024 in a machine-readable format. This comes a day after Gandhi accused the ruling party of manipulating the 2024 Maharashtra polls in a step-by-step manner, including adding fake voters and inflating turnout.
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Outrage after Indian student handcuffed and deported from US airport
A viral video showing an Indian student being handcuffed and deported from Newark Airport has sparked outrage. The scene, witnessed and shared by Indian-American Kunal Jain, showed that the student was seen crying and treated 'like a criminal.' He also tagged the Indian Embassy, as well as external affairs minister S Jaishankar, seeking help for the boy.
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Starlink to share data after India tightens satcom rules
Elon Musk's Starlink must now share user data, including details of satellite kits seized in sensitive Indian regions, under new licensing terms.
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The decision follows security concerns over unapproved Starlink devices found in areas like Manipur and the Andaman Islands. Until now, Starlink refused direct cooperation, citing international protocols; now, it faces possible licence revocation if it fails to comply with new rules.
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Uncapped IPL stars could shake Up India's T20 World Cup squad
Former India batter Robin Uthappa has backed three young IPL standouts: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi: as serious contenders for India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad. Their explosive performances in IPL 2025 have caught selectors' eyes. Priyansh and Prabhsimran dazzled as an opening duo for Punjab Kings, while Vaibhav's mature power-hitting for Rajasthan Royals drew praise.
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