The Census data on religious groups in India is outdated, with the latest available figures being from 2011. No reliable updated figures are available, which makes it difficult to accurately assess the current religious demographics of the country. This lack of data has led to various claims and counterclaims about the growth rate of different religious groups, particularly the Muslim population.
Congress leader Velichala Rajender Rao submitted his nomination papers as the party’s candidate for the Karimnagar Lok Sabha seat, resolving a prolonged stalemate within the party over the constituency’s representation. The nomination process witnessed a grand rally led by Rajender Rao and attended by senior party officials. Minister Ponnam Prabhakar criticized the BJP for resorting to political tactics amid public dissatisfaction with the Modi government. He also slammed the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) for alleged financial mismanagement and urged voters to support Rajender Rao for comprehensive development of the Karimnagar Parliamentary constituency.
Jury selection in the murder trial of Karen Read resumed on Monday in Norfolk Superior Court. Sixteen jurors will ultimately be selected, with four designated as alternates. Read, 44, is accused of backing her SUV into her boyfriend and leaving him for dead during a blizzard in Canton in 2022. She has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of personal injury or death. The trial is expected to last several weeks.
A recent study has identified the areas in England and Wales with the highest rates of speeding violations. Warwickshire tops the list, with one speeding offense recorded for every 4.58 registered vehicles in 2022. The research also highlights other speeding hotspots, including Greater London, Devon and Cornwall, Yorkshire, Bedfordshire, and Surrey.
The body of a 32-year-old man was found outside in a mixed commercial and residential neighborhood in Port Richmond, Staten Island. The man was lying face up on the ground with signs of trauma on his forehead. Police are trying to determine exactly how the man was injured and if foul play was involved. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
On Earth Day 2023, celebrities took to social media to raise awareness about environmental issues and celebrate our planet. Alia Bhatt, Allu Arjun, and Rashmika Mandanna were among those who shared messages of support for the environment.
Stocks edged higher on Monday as investors sought to rebound from last week’s losses, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting modest gains. The moves come as Middle East tensions ease and traders anticipate a busy week of tech earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose, while gold prices fell.
A person was shot and injured in an officer-involved shooting at Suncoast Community High School in Riviera Beach, Florida. No students or staff were harmed during the incident, which occurred early Monday morning. The school district placed multiple campuses in the area on lockdown, but they have since been cleared.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice in response to a petition filed by Madhavi Vishwanathan, the mother of murdered journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, challenging the bail granted to four individuals convicted in the case. The High Court had granted bail to the convicts during the pendency of their appeals against their conviction and sentence, despite concerns raised about their potential threat to society upon release. The Court has listed the matter for hearing after four weeks, and in the meantime, we provide a timeline of the significant events in this long-running case.
A Chevy Camaro crashed into a Haines City home early Saturday morning, causing a fire that engulfed the front of the house. The occupants of the home and the car escaped safely, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the crash and fire is under investigation.
