Lucknow Bank Manager Murder Case: Police Probe

LUCKNOW, India — The investigation into the killing of ICICI Bank relationship manager Divya Mishra and the deaths of her husband Manas and his sister Sheeba is focusing on forensic evidence, the movement of Manas after the bank shooting and possible links to the supply of firearms. The probe is also examining the couple’s ongoing marital dispute and claims raised publicly by Divya’s elder sister and senior journalist Pragya Mishra.

Anu Kolis Suspension: Officer Breaks Silence

MEERUT, Uttar Pradesh — Suspended Uttar Pradesh Police sub-inspector Anu Kolis has broken her silence seven days after being suspended over a social media reel controversy. Appearing in a YouTube live session, the 2023-batch officer denied allegations surrounding her videos and said she had faced severe mental stress and public humiliation after the controversy spread online.

Rangpur Hindu Family Murder: 4 Dead, 2 Cousins Detained

RANGPUR, Bangladesh — Four members of a Hindu family, including a retired schoolteacher, his wife and their two children, were found dead inside their three-storey house in the Daspara area of Rangpur. Rangpur Metropolitan Police have detained two local cousins, Mugdho Das and Siddhartha Das, in connection with the quadruple murder and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Meerut Farmer Leaders Custodial Violence Case

MEERUT — The alleged custodial violence involving National Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan-linked leaders Dr. Digvijay Bhati and Mohit Jatav has intensified after eyewitness statements and complaints brought fresh allegations about what happened on August 19. The two leaders had gone to the then SSP Avinash Pandey’s office in connection with an existing case and a recently opened history sheet against Jatav.

Sugar Price Rise: Centre Explains Why Prices Jumped

NEW DELHI, India — Retail sugar prices rose from Rs 48.18 per kg on July 20 to Rs 55.70 per kg on August 20, according to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, triggering a political dispute over the reasons behind the increase and the government’s response.

POCO X8 Power Could Bring a Huge 10,000mAh Battery to India

NEW DELHI, India — POCO could be preparing to push smartphone battery capacity to a new level in India with its upcoming X8 series. Tipsters Sanju Choudhary and Debayan Roy have suggested that the POCO X8 and POCO X8 Power may arrive around September, with the higher-end X8 Power reportedly carrying a 10,000mAh battery that would make it the first POCO smartphone to reach that capacity.