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Allahabad HC finds two convicts were minors in 1980 murder case

The Allahabad High Court set aside life sentences of two men convicted in a 1980 Sultanpur murder case after confirming they were minors at the time. The court upheld their conviction but referred the case to the Juvenile Justice Board to decide appropriate punishment. The original incident involved eight men attacking victims with weapons, killing four and injuring others.

Hindustan Times··Sultanpur

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Suicide Used as a Political and Social Lobbying Tool in Britain

In Britain, suicide is increasingly used as a political and social lobbying tool. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch cited farmers committing suicide over inheritance tax changes. The family of Molly Russell campaigns against Instagram, blaming it for her self-harm and death. Teachers continue to campaign after headmistress Ruth Perry's suicide post-school inspection. Despite stable suicide rates, the issue now shapes policy debates and public discourse.

HT World·

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Apple's iPhone Duo Foldable Starts Pre-Orders in India Today

Apple has launched pre-orders for its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, in India starting today at 5:30 PM via apple.com and the Apple Store app. The device will be available for sale from October 23 through Apple's online store and select retailers. Buyers can configure devices, choose accessories, and arrange trade-ins or financing before ordering. Several purchase offers are also available.

HT Tech·

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Right-wing groups disrupt garba event, Congress leader pushed

A garba event at Civil Lines hockey ground in Durg was disrupted when Bajrang Dal and VHP workers objected to a promotional poster shared by an NSUI office-bearer mentioning free entry. The confrontation led to a brief scuffle on stage, during which Congress leader Dheeraj Bakliwal was pushed amid rising tensions.

Times of India··Durg

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CJP Calls for Tiranga March Despite CP Park Closure

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) urged supporters and the public to join its 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march at Central Park, Connaught Place, at 5pm on Friday. This call comes even though the park has been closed to the public for two days due to administrative reasons.

Times of India··New Delhi

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Experts Clarify Cold Showers' Effect on Metabolism

Cold showers are popular for their claimed metabolism-boosting effects, but scientific evidence does not support them as a weight-loss method. Dr. Adithya V Naragund, senior consultant at Cytecare Hospitals, Bengaluru, explains that cold exposure can temporarily increase energy expenditure by activating brown fat to generate heat. However, this effect varies by temperature, exposure time, and individual physiology and does not lead to sustained metabolic improvement.

HT Health··Bengaluru

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