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New Indian Express
9 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Honeymoon murder: Accused stayed at Guwahati lodge days before killing Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya
GUWAHATI: The men accused of killing Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi -- allegedly at the request of his wife and her boyfriend -- posed as tourists while briefly staying at a Guwahati lodge, according to the lodge management. Speaking to TNIE, lodge manager Himanta Kalita said the alleged killers — Akash Rajput, Vishal Singh Chauhan and Anand Kurmi — checked in on May 19 at 8:30 pm and left early the next morning at 5:30 am. 'They said they were tourists from Indore. We followed all the necessary formalities before allotting a room to them. They furnished their identity proof including Aadhaar cards. We have already shared the documents with the crime branch of the police. We don't give rooms to people if they cannot provide identity proof,' Kalita said. On June 3, a day after Raghuvanshi's decomposed body was recovered from a deep gorge in the Sohra area (also known as Cherrapunji), Meghalaya Police recovered a machete, suspected to have been purchased in Guwahati and used in the murder. Kalita said the three accused had backpacks when they checked into the lodge. 'But we didn't find them carrying any 'dao' (machete). There was nothing suspicious in their behaviour,' he said. 'The Meghalaya Police have called me. I am leaving for Shillong,' he added. A Meghalaya Police team, assisted by Assam Police, raided the lodge located in Guwahati's Pan Bazar area on Wednesday. They searched the room where the trio had stayed and recorded the statements of lodge employees. A Shillong court on Wednesday sent the three accused along with Sonam and her alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha to an eight-day police remand. The Meghalaya police are likely to bring Sonam to her hometown Indore, where the conspiracy of the crime was hatched, a police official said. The Meghalaya police have named their investigation in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case as 'Operation Honeymoon'.
India Gazette
11 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Diplomatic victory....": BJP MP Kalita on 'successful' meeting with US Vice President Vance in US
New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): BJP MP Bhubaneswar Kalita, who was a member of the all-party delegation under the Operation Sindoor global outreach, said that their meeting with US Vice President JD Vance was successful and described it as a 'diplomatic victory.' The BJP MP also said that the members of the all-party delegation met the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Senate as well as Congress in the US and received a positive response and support from them. Kalita was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Kalita said, 'We met the Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee of the Senate as well as Congress (in the US). We met the members of the India Caucus. They were already aware of the entire situation. So, our discussion and interaction with them were very positive. We received very positive support from them.' 'We also met the Vice President JD Vance, who knew India because a month before he visited India and he knows the India-Pakistan situation very well. So, our meeting with Vice President JD Vance was very successful, and we can say that it is a diplomatic victory,' Kalita said. The BJP MP also spoke about the Colombian government's statement, as they condoled the deaths of Pakistanis in Indian strikes. Later, Shashi Tharoor and his delegation cleared the air and explained India's stance to Colombia on how India exercised its right to self-defence. Tharoor explained how Pakistan-based 'The Resistance Front', a unit of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack twice. 'Initially, when we came to know about the statement, we conveyed our dissatisfaction with that; that without knowing the actual situation, the first statement was given. We could convey to their Parliament, their leadership and their External Affairs Secretary General and also we met their Think Tank, many of whom are former diplomats, former ministers, and former Presidents. So, after our discussions, we could present the actual situation, what happened in Pahalgam and how it all happened. Then they withdrew the earlier statement and made a new statement...I think the visit of this delegation was very successful and it is a success for India,' said Kalita. Earlier, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who led the all-party parliamentary delegation to the US, said that their meeting with US Vice President JD Vance was 'remarkable.' Speaking to reporters, Tharoor stated that the two sides had 'a good conversation' and the Indian delegation felt they 'could not have had a better meeting.' The delegation met Vance during their visit to the US last week. On the delegation's meeting with Vance, he said, 'JD Vance, I must say, it was a remarkable meeting. He gave us a good 20-25 minutes. It was a busy day. They just had a one-and-a-half-hour phone call with the Chinese president, he said, and they were about to go into a meeting with the German Chancellor. So, we were right in between. But we had a very good conversation.' 'I can't say how good it was without revealing details that would not be appropriate to reveal. But again, we felt we could not have had a better meeting. We were able to make every single one of the points we wanted to make. I spoke for the delegation, and we got back exactly the kind of feedback we would have wanted. So I think we left very happy,' he added. Tharoor made these remarks after returning to India after the delegation concluded their visit to the US, Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil. Shashi Tharoor led the all-party delegation which included Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), GM Harish Balayogi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi, Tejasvi Surya (BJP), and Bhubaneswar Kalita (all from the BJP), Mallikarjun Devda (Shiv Sena), former Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu, and Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora. The delegation was one of the seven all-party delegations formed by the central government and was tasked with visiting several nations as part of the global outreach program, conveying India's stance of zero-tolerance against terrorism and discussing Operation Sindoor. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, which claimed 26 lives and injured several others. The Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of over 100 terrorists affiliated with groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. The Indian Armed Forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. India and Pakistan agreed for a cessation of hostilities on May 10. (ANI)
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Nation comes first": All-party delegation member Bhubaneswar Kalita lauds India's unity against terror
New York [US], May 25 (ANI): BJP MP and a member of the all-party delegation to Guyana, Panama Colombia, Brazil and US, Bhubaneswar Kalita emphasised that nation comes first and that all parties are united against terrorism. Kalita said that the delegation aimed to convey a comprehensive overview of the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack. 'Today, the all-party delegation visited New York. It will visit some other countries too... The aim of this is to convey to the world a call for unity against terrorism. The barbarism that was shown on April 22 has been condemned around the world... We are here for an outreach so that, for India, the nation comes first. It is a bound duty of all political parties in India to be united at this hour and to convey to the world to stand united against terrorism. This was the main purpose behind our visit,' he said. Kalita said that various delegations across the world are here to convey India's stance against terrorism. 'There are of course other issues which other people would like to know. So it is the duty to convey to all this and that delegation is going all over the world to different countries and we have come to this part of the world,' he said. The all-party delegation to United States, Guyana, Panama, Brazil, and Colombia led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor comprises of Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), GM Harish Balayogi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi, BJP MP Bhubaneswar Kalita, Tejaswi Surya, Bhubaneswar K Lata (all from BJP), Mallikarjun Devda (Shiv Sena) and former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The delegation will project India's national consensus and firm stance on combating terrorism in all its forms. They will carry India's strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism to the global community during their outreach. (ANI)
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Quantiphi Recognized on DataTech50 List for Second Consecutive Year for Leadership in Data Management Solutions
The recognition reaffirms Quantiphi's continued excellence in delivering AI-powered data management solutions to financial services enterprises worldwide. MARLBOROUGH, Mass., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantiphi, an award-winning AI-first digital engineering company, today announced it has been included, for the second year, in FinTech Global's DataTech50 list - an exclusive ranking spotlighting the world's 50 most innovative technology companies that provide advanced data management solutions for the financial services sector. The DataTech50 recognition highlights Quantiphi's consistent leadership and innovation in empowering banks, insurers and financial institutions to modernize data platforms, strengthen governance and unlock actionable insights through AI and machine learning. Quantiphi Global Head of Financial Services and Insurance, Bhaskar Kalita, said the back-to-back recognition reflects Quantiphi's ongoing commitment to excellence. "Earning a place on the DataTech50 list again, is a testament to our team's relentless focus on delivering impactful data solutions to Banking and Financial Services and Insurance clients globally," Kalita said. "Quantiphi remains dedicated to solving what matters most for enterprise—enabling financial institutions to optimize their data ecosystems, accelerate AI adoption and drive smarter, faster decision-making." With a proven track record of more than 2,500 AI-led projects across the globe and an estimated $2 billion in business impact, Quantiphi continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in data modernization, AI-powered analytics and compliance-ready solutions tailored for the financial services industry. About QuantiphiQuantiphi is an award-winning AI-first digital engineering company driven by the desire to reimagine and realize transformational opportunities at the heart of business. Since its inception in 2013, Quantiphi has solved the toughest and most complex business problems by combining deep industry experience, disciplined cloud and data engineering practices, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence research to achieve accelerated and quantifiable business results. Learn more at and follow us on Linkedin, X, formerly Twitter and Instagram. About DataTech50The DataTech50 is an annual list by FinTech Global recognizing the 50 most innovative technology companies offering data management solutions to financial services organizations. The list serves as a definitive resource for financial institutions seeking to advance their digital transformation and data management strategies. Media Contact: H. Mayes Quantiphi Newsroom View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Quantiphi
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Quantiphi Recognized on DataTech50 List for Second Consecutive Year for Leadership in Data Management Solutions
The recognition reaffirms Quantiphi's continued excellence in delivering AI-powered data management solutions to financial services enterprises worldwide. MARLBOROUGH, Mass., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantiphi, an award-winning AI-first digital engineering company, today announced it has been included, for the second year, in FinTech Global's DataTech50 list - an exclusive ranking spotlighting the world's 50 most innovative technology companies that provide advanced data management solutions for the financial services sector. The DataTech50 recognition highlights Quantiphi's consistent leadership and innovation in empowering banks, insurers and financial institutions to modernize data platforms, strengthen governance and unlock actionable insights through AI and machine learning. Quantiphi Global Head of Financial Services and Insurance, Bhaskar Kalita, said the back-to-back recognition reflects Quantiphi's ongoing commitment to excellence. "Earning a place on the DataTech50 list again, is a testament to our team's relentless focus on delivering impactful data solutions to Banking and Financial Services and Insurance clients globally," Kalita said. "Quantiphi remains dedicated to solving what matters most for enterprise—enabling financial institutions to optimize their data ecosystems, accelerate AI adoption and drive smarter, faster decision-making." With a proven track record of more than 2,500 AI-led projects across the globe and an estimated $2 billion in business impact, Quantiphi continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in data modernization, AI-powered analytics and compliance-ready solutions tailored for the financial services industry. About QuantiphiQuantiphi is an award-winning AI-first digital engineering company driven by the desire to reimagine and realize transformational opportunities at the heart of business. Since its inception in 2013, Quantiphi has solved the toughest and most complex business problems by combining deep industry experience, disciplined cloud and data engineering practices, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence research to achieve accelerated and quantifiable business results. Learn more at and follow us on Linkedin, X, formerly Twitter and Instagram. About DataTech50The DataTech50 is an annual list by FinTech Global recognizing the 50 most innovative technology companies offering data management solutions to financial services organizations. The list serves as a definitive resource for financial institutions seeking to advance their digital transformation and data management strategies. Media Contact: H. Mayes Quantiphi Newsroom View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Quantiphi Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
