Delhi Man Kills Wife, Hides Body To Chop It; Planned To Kill Her Friend Too

A man murdered his wife and hid her body in a bed in their home in Delhi with the intention of chopping it up, but his hunger for killing did not stop there. Having fled to Amritsar, he set out for Delhi a few days later, aiming to murder a friend of his wife that he suspected her of having an affair with.

He was arrested on the way back from Amritsar and is now in police custody.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Ankit Chauhan said the body of 26-year-old Deepika Chauhan was recovered from inside a box bed in southwest Delhi's Janakpuri on Friday. The mouth of the body was wrapped with white tape to delay its decomposition. Investigation revealed that Deepika, who used to work in a spa, was married to Dhanraj, a motorcycle rider for popular bike taxi apps. Dhanraj was an alcoholic and spent all his money on his addiction and Deepika ran the household with her money. 

The police's probe revealed that Deepika had been killed on December 29 and Dhanraj was on the run. They traced his location to Amritsar and arrested him when he was on his way back to Delhi on Monday.

During interrogation, Dhanraj said he intended to leave Deepika's body in the bed and then chop it up a few days later so he could scatter the pieces in a deserted place and avoid suspicion. He said he had also looked up ways of chopping up a person's body on YouTube.

Officials said Dhanraj also confessed that he was returning to Delhi on Monday to kill a friend of his wife that he did not like, but he was arrested before he could carry out the murder. 
 
Police said even though his phone was off, a UPI payment made from one of his accounts gave Dhanraj's location away and enabled them to trace him. He had no criminal history. Three phones, including Deepika's, were recovered from him.

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In Rare Sighting, 12 Endangered Great Indian Bustards Spotted Together

At least 12 Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) were spotted in a group in the wild in Rajasthan, in a major boost to efforts to conserve one of India's most critically endangered species.

The birds, locally known in northern and western India as "Godawan" and "Maldhok", were spotted at Desert National Park (DNP), located near the towns of Jaisalmer and Barmer, on Monday.

"The 12 Great Indian Bustards were captured in a single frame. Earlier, they were seen together inside the DNP closure (Sudashri area). In October and February 2023, nine birds were seen together inside the DNP area. This (latest) photo shows the results of the efforts being taken to protect the endangered state bird. It also shows the need and importance of the closure made within the DNP area," Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF) Ashish Vyas said. 

The GIB is a highly endangered bird species found in the Thar area of Rajasthan. Today, only 173 birds are left, of which, 128 are found in the wild and the remaining are bred in captivity.

Besides Rajasthan, the bird is found in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

In 2011, the birds were listed as "critically endangered" by IUCN Red List. (Dr Ashish Vyas, DCF, Desert National Park)

In 2011, the GIBs were listed as "critically endangered" - the highest level of threat - by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. According to IUCN, hunting, disturbance, habitat loss and fragmentation were among factors that had reduced the population of these magnificent species.

Two years later, Rajasthan became the first state to launch a Rs 12.90 crore worth project to save the GIB. The state adopted a two-pronged strategy to conserve the species - protect its natural habitat and improve conditions for breeding.

So far, 45 chicks have been bred in two sites - one in Sam and the other in Ramdevra.

"The birds that were spotted together on Monday were born in the wild. They are mostly females, about three to four years old. Some of them may also be males of up to one year of age. We protect these birds by improving the grasslands, which are their natural habitat. These birds are omnivorous and feed on insects and desert fruits. So, when their habitat is improved, they have enough food. We also fence the areas they are found in to protect them from predators like the desert fox, the desert cat and the mongoose," Mr Vyas said.

"These birds lay their eggs in the ground but the eggs are often carried away by the predators. By fencing their habitat, we ensure that they can successfully breed in the wild. They are also protected from cattle that often stray into these grasslands. The fenced areas are patrolled by the field staff," he added.

Recently in October, the state government's GIB conservation programme touched another milestone when for the first time ever, scientists at the National Conservation Breeding Centre in Jaisalmer hatched a GIB chick through artificial insemination. 

The little chick, a male, is now nearly four months old and has been named "Arambh".

In 2018, the Wildlife Institute of India, in collaboration with the Government of India, Government of Rajasthan and Forest Department, established the Great Indian Bustard Artificial Breeding Center in Jaisalmer under the Bustard Recovery Program. The programme aims to increase the GIB population.

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"Justin Trudeau Has Let Canadians Down": Former Sikh Ally As He Resigns

New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh on Monday reacted to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement to step down from the position of Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader.

He said that Trudeau has disappointed people and criticised him on his handling of issues like housing, groceries and healthcare.

Jagmeet Singh said that Liberals don't deserve another chance. He also took a dig at the Conservative Party and accused it of prioritising the CEOs. He urged the people of Canada to support the NDP.

In a statement shared on X, Jagmeet Singh stated, "Justin Trudeau has let you down, over and over. He let you down on the cost of housing and groceries. He let you down on fixing health care. It doesn't matter who leads the Liberals. They don't deserve another chance."

"Conservatives are jumping at the opportunity to take from you and give more to CEOs. You will pay the price of Poilievre's cuts. If you oppose callous Conservative cuts; if you oppose the rich getting richer while everyone else falls further behind - stand with the NDP this time. You can have a government that works for you for a change," he added.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday (local time) that he would resign as the leader of the Liberal Party and as Prime Minister as soon as a new candidate is found for the post. Trudeau said that he had spoken to the Liberal Party President to start looking for a new Prime Ministerial candidate.

While addressing a press conference on Monday (local time), Jagmeet Singh criticised Trudeau for proroguing the Canadian Parliament and termed his decision "wrong," according to the Canada-based media channel, Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC). He said that Liberals need to be fired and New Democrats are giving an option to people of Canada who are worried about the cuts of Pierre Poilievre.

On being asked Canadian Parliament being prorogued until March 24, he responded, "Well typical liberals, they are shutting down Parliament not going to work and and Canadians actually need them to be on work, need us to go to work so it's completely wrong what they're doing. Obviously it's wrong that Liberals are choosing to shut down Parliament not going to work. If someone didn't show up to work they would get fired that's what should happen."

"We should fire the Liberals, they've let down Canadian, they need to get fired and New Democrats are going to give a real option to Canadians who are worried about the cuts of Pierre Poilievre. We have shown you that we can fight for you, we can fight and we can deliver. We fought the Liberals every step of the way to secure dental care for seniors, it was a battle, it was a fight but we did not relent we did not give up we continue to fight and we secure that for you. If you give us a chance that's exactly what we'll do in government, we will fight for you every single day, fight for the working class fight for the middle class to bring down the cost of groceries to take on those greedy CEOs that are ripping you off to make sure you can actually afford a home that's our commitment to you," he added.

He announced that New Democrats will vote against the Liberal government. He said that Conservatives under Pierre Pollievere want to cut things that people of Canada need, like pensions, healthcare, dental care and called the decision "callous," according to the Canada-based media channel, Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC).

When asked whether NDP will vote to bring down the government at the throne speech, Singh said, "Yes, whatever the vote, there will be a vote of confidence, new Democrats will be voting against this government for an election where Canadians will have a choice. The Liberals have let you down. They've let you down again and again it doesn't matter who the leader is, the Liberals have let you down they do not deserve another chance and the Conservatives under Pierre Pollievere want to cut the things that you need."

"They want to cut pensions for seniors who are already struggling. They want to cut healthcare at a time when people can't get the care they need. They want to cut dental care for Seniors and kids who are just receiving this care they want to cut that. It's a callous decision and New Democrats want to fight those greedy CEOs that are ripping you off. We want to lower your grocery bills and make sure you can actually find a home that you can afford. New Democrats are building a movement if you are worried about those cuts if you're worried about Pierre Pollievere you feel let down by the Liberals stand with us. Stand with us this time, We are building a movement to fight back, we are fighting to win till end for you," he added.

He said that Justin Trudeau has let you down in terms of cost of living. He said that Liberals are more interested in themselves than the struggles of Canadians. He also talked about the threats of US President-elect Donald Trump and tarriffs faced by Canada.

Jagmeet Singh said, "Justin Trudeau's liberals have let down Canadians they have let you down when it comes to the cost of homes. He has let you down when it comes to the cost of living and frankly it's not Justin Trudeau, it's every liberal Minister, every liberal MP who look down in their nose at you when people were saying we can't make ends meet we are struggling with the cost of living. So, it doesn't matter who the next liberal leader is they've let you down. They do not deserve another chance, they're more interested in themselves than the struggles of Canadians."

"We've got serious threats of Donald Trump and tariffs that put in question hundreds and thousands of Canadian jobs and instead of focusing on you and protecting your jobs, they're worried about

themselves. We have another serious threat to the middle class in Canada and that is Pierre Poilievre

and the conservatives. Pierre Poilievre and Canadians want to cut from the middle class to give to the rich CEO friends. They want to cut your pensions. They want to cut health care. They want to cut dental care to make the rich CEO buddies even richer," he added.

Trudeau's key ally Jagmeet Singh's New Democratic Party in September last year withdrew support from the Liberal Party putting Trudeau's minority government at risk an year ahead of the next general elections, CBC News reported.

The deal was scheduled to run until June 2025. Jagmeet Singh, who helped Trudeau keep his minority government in power, attacked the Canadian PM for caving to "corporate greed" and claimed that the Liberals have "let people down."

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"You Voted For Me, But You Don't Own Me": Ajit Pawar At Public Event

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar lost his cool after a large number of people gave him memorandums with various demands and told them they didn't "own" him just because they voted for him.

Addressing a public meeting in Baramati on Sunday, he also asked the people present if they had made him their servant.

"You have voted for me, but that doesn't mean you own me," the irate NCP leader said.

Meanwhile, his cabinet colleague and Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule emphasised that people are of utmost importance since it is they who bring leaders to power.

This is why the government will fulfil all promises, Mr Bawankule asserted on Monday. 

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UP Man Dies By Suicide, Demands Wife, Mother-In-Law's Arrest In Video

A 35-year-old man died by suicide allegedly due to constant harassment by his wife and mother-in-law in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur last week, police said on Monday.

In a 41-second video that was reportedly recorded before his death, the man, Rajesh Kumar, sought justice, demanding that his wife and mother-in-law be arrested. He also demanded that his two children, who are reportedly in his wife's custody, be sent back to his house.

"If I have worked honestly, there should be justice in my case, and my children should be brought back home. My wife and mother-in-law should be sent to prison," Rajesh is heard saying in the video that has now gone viral.

Rajesh did not explain the reason behind his suicide but his brother, Santosh Kumar, told police that he was repeatedly mentally harassed by his wife and his mother-in-law, and also threatened with a false dowry case.

The incident took place in Tehra village under Sumerpur block.

"Rajesh Kumar consumed a poisonous substance on January 3. He died during treatment. The body has been sent for post-mortem. Before taking the extreme step, he had recorded a video, which is being probed," Hamirpur Circle Officer Rajesh Kamal said.

Mr Kamal also said that a case has been registered against Rajesh's wife and her mother, on the basis of a complaint by Santosh, and a probe is underway.

There was no comment from Rajesh's wife or her mother at the time of filing this report.

In his police complaint, seen by NDTV, Mr Santosh alleged that on January 2, Rajesh's wife took all the jewellery and money that were kept in the locker and left home, along with their two children.

"At 7pm, Rajesh's brother-in-law Ravi called him and told him that his wife and children were in Pukhrayan (at her parents' house). The next morning (January 3), Rajesh made a phone call to Ravi and asked him to return his money and jewellery. Rajesh's wife then took the phone and, along with her mother, threatened my brother," Mr Santosh said.

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"Gambhir Was Getting...": Reason Behind Rohit's No Retirement Interview Out

India captain Rohit Sharma's future as a Test cricketer hangs in the balance following his omission from the team for the recently-concluded Sydney Test against Australia. Reports had claimed that Rohit was dropped from the team, suggesting that the player is no longer in the selector's plans for the future. However, on Day 2 of the match, Rohit gave an explosive interview to Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. During the interview, Rohit suggested that he "isn't retiring" and said that he decided to "opt-out" of the match owing to poor form. Rohit ended the series with 31 runs in three matches.

However, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar feels Rohit decided to clear his stance because Gautam Gambhir was getting credit for leaving the Indian captain out of the lineup.

"But there was also another reason why he was doing that interview. To clear the air. Somewhere I think Gambhir was getting all the credit for a brave call by leaving Rohit Sharma out. He wanted to set the record straight. Let's be honest. I loved that interview. That first bit where he said, I couldn't have another out-of-form batter in the XI, and that's why he opted out. But there were some other emotions, too," said Manjrekar, who had earlier praised Rohit for the interview.

Manjrekar, however, warned Rohit that he might not have a say in deciding his future with the Indian team if the chairman of selectors has already made up his mind to drop him.

"One thing that a lot of players say is that 'I will decide my future'. I have a problem with that. You can decide your future with regards to retirement, but somebody else has got the job to decide your future as a player and captain," he added.

"That's the chairman of selectors. You have got to respect the hierarchy, however big you are. If the chairman of selectors is strong and he believes in the long-term health of Indian cricket, he has the power to decide whether your career should end now, or you get a few more matches, or one more series. Retirement is in your hands, but playing for India is not," Manjrekar explained.

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Indian-Origin Man Struggles To Find Purpose After Selling $975 Million Firm

Vinay Hiremath, the Indian-origin co-founder of Loom who sold his company to Atlassian for $975 million in 2023, recently opened up about the insecurities he's experienced since achieving immense wealth.

In a blog post titled "I am rich and I have no idea what to do with my life," Mr Hiremath reflected on his struggle to find purpose after selling his company. He wrote, "Life has been a haze this last year. After selling my company, I find myself in the totally un-relatable position of never having to work again. Everything feels like a side quest, but not in an inspiring way. I don't have the same base desires driving me to make money or gain status." He added that, despite having unlimited freedom, he feels uncertain about how to use it. "And, honestly, I'm not the most optimistic about life," he admitted.

I am rich and have no idea what to do with my life.

Where I talk about leaving Loom, giving up $60m, larping as Elon, breaking up with my girlfriend, insecurities, a brief stint at DOGE, and how I'm now in Hawaii self-studying physics.https://t.co/cMgAsXq3St

— Vinay Hiremath (@vhmth) January 2, 2025

Mr Hiremath revisited key phases in his life where he tried to create meaning. He revealed that he broke up with his girlfriend of two years due to his own insecurities, describing the experience as "extremely painful" but ultimately the right decision. He also issued an apology to her without naming her: "If my ex is reading this: Thank you for everything. I am sorry I couldn't be what you needed me to be."

The co-founder of Loom shared how he grappled with staying at the company that acquired Loom, where he was offered a potential $60 million package as CTO. Struggling with the decision, he retreated to "the redwoods" to process his confusion and eventually decided to leave, saying, "to do something. Anything. To be alive again."

Mr Hiremath explored other ventures, including meeting with investors and robotics experts to pursue the idea of giving computers "arms and legs," but he soon realized it wasn't his true passion. "It started to dawn on me that what I actually wanted was to look like Elon [Musk], and that is incredibly cringe," he wrote. "It hurts to even type this out."

He then embarked on a trek in the Himalayas with no prior experience, which ended with him falling ill and needing to be rappelled down a mountain "while tripping out of my mind." After recovering, friends encouraged him to reach out to Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy at DOGE. He managed to land a job but quickly realized it wasn't the right fit.  

"After 4 intense and intoxicating weeks, I called off my plans to move to Washington, D.C., and embark on a journey to save our government with some of the smartest people I've ever met," he wrote. "And I booked a 1-way ticket to Hawaii."

Now, at 33, Mr Hiremath is learning physics with the goal of starting a company that manufactures tangible, real-world products. He concluded by saying he's content with the idea that the new venture doesn't need to reach the same success as Loom did.  

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