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Ryan School murder: CBI charges juvenile for murder of Pradyuman Thakur

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The CBI gave clean chit to school bus conductor, Ashok Kumar, who was earlier arrested by the Gurgaon police, with charges of Pradyuman’s murder.

Charging a 16-year old for the murder of seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur in the toilet of the Ryan International School in Gurgaon, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday filed a 2,500 pages charge sheet, claiming that it had enough evidence to prosecute the accused whose fingerprints were found from the crime scene.

Submitting the charge sheet, along with a trunk and two bags full of documents, the probe agency also gave clean chit to school bus conductor, Ashok Kumar, who was earlier arrested by the Gurgaon police, with charges of Pradyuman’s murder.

With the court having instructed to refer the juvenile accused as ‘Bholu’ and the victim as ‘Prince’, the CBI mentioned in its charge sheet, “During investigation by CBI, sufficient evidence in the form of oral, documentary and forensic report has come on record which substantiate that Bholu has committed the murder of Prince on September 8.”

Further countering the investigation of Gurugram police and seeking the discharge of Ashok, it said, “No evidence has come on record to substantiate the involvement of conductor Ashok Kumar in committing the murder of Prince. No traces of sexual assault were found. No blood stain was found on his clothes. Ashok’s presence inside the washroom has been explained and found to be justified and true based on independent versions of several witnesses and minute analysis of CCTV footage.”

The Gurgaon police had earlier on September 8 registered an FIR against the bus conductor under section 302 (murder) of the IPC, 25 of the Arms Act and 12 of the POCSO Act and 75 of the JJ Act. While two other officials of the Ryan International School – Francis Thomas and Jayesh Thomas — were also arrested for negligence in maintaining safety and security, the CBI, in its charge sheet before the court of additional sessions Judge Jasbir Singh Kundu, named only the juvenile and charged him under section 302 (murder).

Sushil Tekriwal, counsel for the victim’s father said, “CBI has filed part charge sheet and claimed that further investigation is in progress. The result of further investigation in the form of additional charge sheet will be submitted before the court in due course of time.”

Highlighting the contradiction in the statement of the accused, the charge sheet mentioned, “Bholu is seen entering the school campus at 7:34:05 hrs as per the CCTV which means his friend had already entered the school and reached his class on second floor. This was first and foremost clear cut contradiction of Bholu about explanation for his presence in the ground floor during the incident.”

“Bholu has also admitted before CBI to have searched on the internet about removing finger prints from the crime scene. He had also searched in August about various poison, their effects and their sources,” it added.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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