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Delhi Police files 500-page chargesheet in Manipuri musician's murder case

Delhi Police has filed a chargesheet over 500 pages long against seven individuals involved in the murder case. The musician, Chongtham Vikram Singh, was attacked by multiple men after he complained about noise outside his home. The altercation occurred on September 6, resulting in Singh's brutal assault in front of his son. Police are exploring whether there were racial motives behind the attack while assessing witness statements.

Delhi Police files 500-page chargesheet in Manipuri musician's murder case

Delhi Police has filed a chargesheet over 500 pages long against seven individuals involved in the murder case. The musician, Chongtham Vikram Singh, was attacked by multiple men after he complained about noise outside his home. The altercation occurred on September 6, resulting in Singh's brutal assault in front of his son. Police are exploring whether there were racial motives behind the attack while assessing witness statements.

Montana removed non-native brook trout and repaired mining-damaged White's Creek; the struggling native cutthroat trout population then grew at least sevenfold

In White's Creek, Montana, a dedicated conservation project took shape to safeguard the native westslope cutthroat trout from the encroachment of non-native brook trout. By utilizing habitat restoration techniques and electrofishing for brook trout removal, researchers observed a dramatic rise in the trout population, climbing from approximately 80 to over 340 within just a few years.

India corporate bond boom may scale record in 2026 as borrowers lock in rates

In anticipation of rising interest rates, Indian companies are poised to dramatically escalate their debt issuance activities. Many borrowers are keen to seize the moment in a supportive market environment. Leading this surge are top-rated public sector organizations and large enterprises. Financial experts highlight the need for urgent resolution of borrowing plans, suggesting that the volume of new debt could exceed last year's historic benchmarks.

FIIs raise stakes in 8 smallcap stocks in Q2; shares surge over 200% in FY27 so far

Eight smallcap stocks have surged over 200% in FY27 so far as foreign institutional investors increased their shareholdings in the September 2026 quarter. Kabra Extrusiontechnik led the gains at 343%, followed by Modison at 333%, according to ACE Equity data.

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Volkswagen plans to freeze salaries until 2030, works council says

Volkswagen is reportedly planning to freeze salaries for its 660,000 employees worldwide until 2030 as part of a broader cost-cutting drive. The proposed measures also include cuts to bonuses, benefits and jobs, according to a report by Sueddeutsche Zeitung.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan mocks Rahul Gandhi; says 'failed product talking about expiry date laughable'

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday mocked Rahul Gandhi’s prediction that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were nearing their “expiry date”, calling the Congress leader a “failed product”. Chouhan also accused the Opposition of attempting regime change, saying public trust in the government remained strong.

PLA hits out at Chinese student accused of wearing Japanese rising sun flag in classroom

The People’s Liberation Army has criticised a Chinese student who reportedly wore the Japanese rising sun flag in a classroom at a Russian university, accusing him of whitewashing Japanese militarism. The flag, which is still used by the Self-Defence Forces, is widely seen as a symbol of Japanese militarism and aggression in many countries, including China. “Regardless of which country or campus one is in, advocating for militarism is an explicit offence against human conscience and is held in...

Rebound in China’s GDP growth keeps 2026 target in sight

China’s economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, keeping it broadly on track to meet Beijing’s annual growth target, as robust global demand for the country’s hi-tech exports bolstered economic momentum. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.5 per cent in the third quarter, accelerating from 4.3 per cent in the second quarter, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics. This beat the 4.4 per cent consensus forecast from economists surveyed by Chinese...

Vande Bharat Sleeper beats China's bullet train? Influencer praises its 5-star hotel-like experience

Travel influencer has praised the facilities on India's Vande Bharat Sleeper train after travelling from Howrah to Kamakhya. He highlighted the clean, spacious bathroom, food service and onboard comforts, comparing the experience to a five-star hotel stay. He also claimed China's bullet train falls short, though the comparison reflects his personal opinion.

Tiger Shroff firing case: Raut slams Fadnavis govt over law and order; says regime change needed

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis over what he claimed to be a series of shootings, murders, extortion and kidnappings in the state. He asserted that the "regime change" slogans were vindicated by his claims that the state's home department was being used to target and jail opponents while allowing miscreants to operate freely. Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan also criticised the CM over the alleged deterioration of law and order in the state.