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TOI correspondent from Washington: In a dramatic courtroom reversal, Indian national Nikhil Gupta on Friday pleaded guilty to federal charges linked to a foiled plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani separatist leader and U.S. citizen. The 54-year-old Gupta, appearing before US Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, admitted to three counts: murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit…
In the vibrant Tharu villages near Gobarhiya police station, a remarkable shift has taken place—dowry practices have been dismantled thanks to a community-driven cultural renaissance. Driven by the belief that true marriage transcends monetary exchanges, local leaders champion a return to traditional values, deeming dowry as an affront to their heritage. Bettiah: At a time…
A retired English literature teacher from Meghalaya, 70-year-old Biana Momin unexpectedly became the face of the Malayalam mystery thriller ‘Eko’. Discovered through old photographs, she impressed directors with her authentic presence and willingness to learn, leading her to portray the central character, Mlathi Chettathi, and proving talent knows no age or borders. Highlighting the deep…
Singer and composer Palash Muchhal had filed a defamation suit against Vidnyan Mane after he alleged that he was found red handed in bed with another woman a day before his wedding to Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. The Bombay High Court has now granted interim relief to Palash in the wake of these explosive allegations…
Actor Rajpal Yadav is back in Tihar Jail for a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case, having previously served three months in 2018 for the same issue. The debt stemmed from his directorial debut, ‘Ata Pata Laapata’. During his earlier incarceration, Yadav reportedly inspired jail staff and conducted acting workshops for inmates, bringing them joy….
Clavicular breaks silence after felony forgery and drug charges dropped in Arizona State University arrest case (Image via Getty) Braden “Clavicular” is speaking out after a sudden twist in his legal case. On February 11, 2026, The New York Times reporter Joseph Bernstein shared on X that the Maricopa County Attorney had dropped the felony…
These days, Rajpal Yadav is the talk of the town. The actor who is known for always making people laugh with his incredible comic timing in several movies, is unfortunately going through a bad phase. He’s been arrested in several cheque bounce cases and is under a debt of Rs 9 crore. Amid this, his…
Rajpal Yadav has found himself in trouble as the actor was asked to surrender to Tihar jail as he failed to repay debts which have now summed up to Rs 9 crore. The court pointed out that Yadav failed to honour his commitment in repaying the amount and hence has to go to jail. A…
The family of a 23-year-old Indian student killed by a speeding police officer in Seattle has secured a $29 million (around Rs 260 crore) settlement, news agency AP reported.“Jaahnavi Kandula’s death was heartbreaking, and the city hopes this financial settlement brings some sense of closure to the Kandula family,” AP quoted city attorney Erika Evans…
When a man in his early 60s from Kerala walked into the hospital with severe mid-back pain, it didn’t look like just another routine case. He had lived with high blood pressure for years. He had been a heavy smoker. His lungs were already damaged, weakened further by a past bout of tuberculosis. Breathing wasn’t…
