Days following the brutal murder of 23-year-old MCA student Neha Hiremath by her former classmate Fayaz Khondunaik, outrage and protests erupted throughout Karnataka demanding justice for the victim.
Neha’s father has alleged love jihad, claiming that the accused attempted to convert her to Islam. However, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has denied any such angle in the case, stating that it will be handled by the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
The Thrissur Pooram witnessed dramatic scenes as Thiruvambady devaswom halted the ceremonies. In an exclusive interview with India Today’s Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, young chess prodigy D Gukesh shared how guidance from his mentor Viswanathan Anand boosted his confidence ahead of the Candidates tournament, where he made history by becoming the youngest challenger to the world title.
Congress has urged the Election Commission to take action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged communal remarks during an election rally in Rajasthan’s Banswara on Sunday.
