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Tamil Nadu: Man sets Mercedes car on fire after break up, suicide attempt suspected

It was also reported that the police also probed further and learnt that the doctor’s partner was not accompanying him when the incident unfolded.

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A story has come to light from Tamil Nadu’s Kancheepuram where a doctor allegedly set his car on fire due to break up. The police suspect that the 29-year-old doctor lit up his car in an attempt of suicide.

According to reports, the doctor was depressed owing to his split up with his former partner which happened a couple of years ago. The man had been in rehabilitation therapy during this period to treat his mental health.

The Police are suspicious that the man had lit up his car in an attempt to end his life as he was sitting inside the car after torching the vehicle up. The police in their statement said that the doctor chose to light up his car at the same spot near a pond where he and his former partner often used to go.

The police in their statement also said that the man, despite the fire, denied coming out of the burning vehicle, however, the smoke caused him to suffocate which forced him out of the car.
After spotting the burning vehicle, the locals informed the authorities and the fire services was rushed to the spot.

The police, while talking to the media, also informed that the car was completely charred after being torched.

It was also reported that the police also probed further and learnt that the doctor’s partner was not accompanying him when the incident unfolded. The police also traced down the doctor’s former partner and made sure that she was safe.

The family of the doctor are residents of Dharamapuri district of Tamil Nadu and his father is a renowned traditional bone setter. The doctor and his former partner were both classmates at a private medical college in Kancheepuram.

Another incident

Another story came to light from Tamil Nadu’s Chennai where a 26-year-old American man jumped out of an ambulance fearing falling victim to an organ harvesting gang. The 26-year-old man was identified as Gyani Marcelo and had reportedly come to visit the country to attend a wedding of his friend.

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Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in 2002 journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati murder case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati.

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Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been acquitted by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in the 2002 murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati.

The decision comes more than seven years after the sect leader was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the case.

According to Singh’s lawyer Jitender Khurana, the high court set aside the earlier conviction and acquitted the Dera chief in the killing of the journalist.

Ram Rahim and three others had been convicted in 2019 for the murder of Chhatrapati, who was shot outside his residence in Haryana’s Sirsa in October 2002.

The journalist had published an anonymous letter in his newspaper Poora Sach, which alleged sexual exploitation of women followers at the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa. The attack on Chhatrapati occurred after the publication of the letter.

Despite the acquittal in the murder case, Ram Rahim continues to serve a 20-year prison sentence handed down in 2017 for the rape of two of his disciples.

Following that conviction, he was lodged in Sunaria jail in Rohtak, Haryana.

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Trump’s handling of India ties a major mistake, says former Australia PM Tony Abbott

Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott says Donald Trump’s tariffs and engagement with Pakistan leadership unnecessarily strained relations with India.

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Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has said that one of the biggest mistakes made by US President Donald Trump so far has been the way he handled relations with India.

Speaking in an interview with media, Abbott said he does not fully support Trump’s foreign policy approach and highlighted several steps that, in his view, unnecessarily strained ties with New Delhi.

Abbott said these included the imposition of punitive tariffs on Indian goods, claims by Trump that he had mediated tensions between India and Pakistan, and the hosting of Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir at the White House.

According to Abbott, these actions “gratuitously alienated” India, particularly given New Delhi’s longstanding concerns about terrorism originating from Pakistan.

Tariff dispute and trade deal

Tensions between the United States and India had earlier escalated after Washington imposed 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs on several Indian products. An additional 25 per cent levy was also linked to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil.

However, a trade agreement announced by Trump in February signalled a partial easing of those tensions. Under the arrangement, the US reduced tariffs on several Indian goods.

Trump said the decision followed a commitment from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt purchases of oil from Russia while the war in Ukraine continued.

The agreement helped ease months of friction between the two countries over energy purchases, which Washington had argued were helping fund the ongoing conflict.

Trump has also repeatedly referred to his close personal ties with Modi, describing the Indian leader as one of his greatest friends.

Abbott comments on Middle East conflict

Abbott also spoke about the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States.

He said it was impossible to predict whether the situation would lead to a regime change in Tehran, noting that the current leadership still enjoys support among sections of the Iranian population.

At the same time, Abbott suggested that the weakening of Iran’s nuclear capabilities could significantly limit the country’s ability to project aggression in the future.

He also said the intensity of the conflict could gradually decline.

According to Abbott, Iranian attacks had already reduced compared to earlier phases of the conflict, while Israeli and American strikes had intensified and largely focused on regime facilities rather than civilian infrastructure.

Fresh attacks reported

In the hours following his remarks, Iran launched new missiles and drones targeting Israel and several Gulf countries hosting US military bases.

Explosions were reported inside Israel as air defence systems intercepted incoming projectiles.

Countries including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia also reported attacks.

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BJP likely to get chief minister in Bihar as Nitish Kumar plans Rajya Sabha move

Bihar may see a BJP chief minister for the first time as Nitish Kumar prepares to contest the Rajya Sabha elections. JD(U) is likely to receive 15 cabinet positions in the new government.

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Bihar may soon witness a major political transition as a leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to become the state’s chief minister, following Nitish Kumar’s decision to step down and contest the Rajya Sabha elections, according to sources.

Nitish Kumar, who has served as Bihar’s chief minister for more than two decades and held the post a record ten times, filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. His move comes only four months after he was sworn in for his tenth term as chief minister.

If the reported arrangement goes ahead, it would mark the first time that the BJP occupies the chief minister’s post in Bihar, a state where leadership has largely alternated between the Janata Dal United and the Rashtriya Janata Dal.

Possible cabinet structure being discussed

Sources indicated that the proposed government structure may include one deputy chief minister. Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar is likely to be given that role, which would mark his entry into electoral politics.

The Janata Dal United is expected to receive 15 ministerial positions in the new cabinet.

Apart from the JD(U), coalition partners may also get representation. Two ministers from the Lok Janshakti Party Ram Vilas, and one each from the Rashtriya Lok Morcha and the Hindustani Awam Morcha are likely to be included, sources said.

The Speaker of the Bihar Assembly is expected to remain from the BJP.

Nitish Kumar has also called a meeting of all JD(U) Members of Parliament and senior party leaders to discuss the developments.

Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for March 16

Announcing his decision to contest the Rajya Sabha elections, the 75 year old leader wrote on X that he intends to continue contributing to Bihar’s development.

“I seek to become a member of the Rajya Sabha in the elections being held this time. I want to assure you with complete honesty that my relationship with you will continue in the future as well, and my resolve to work together with you to build a developed Bihar will remain steadfast,” he said.

He added that the new government would have his full cooperation and guidance.

Along with Nitish Kumar, several leaders also filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha elections. These include BJP leader Nitin Nabin, Union minister Ram Nath Thakur from the JD(U), Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha, and BJP state general secretary Shivesh Kumar.

Polling for the Rajya Sabha elections will be held on March 16 to fill 37 seats across 10 states. The counting of votes is scheduled to take place the same day at 5 pm.

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