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Cops say gang made away with 225 gm of gold and cash

A chilling case has emerged in Hyderabad, where Tanuja Ranjan, the spouse of a former IPS officer, was found dead in her home. Investigators suspect foul play by a domestic worker and an accomplice, who allegedly smothered her after restraining her. It appears that the motive behind this horrific act was theft, with significant valuables disappearing from the scene.

Tapan's 2026 assembly elections are set for a fierce three-way battle. BJP's incumbent Budhrai Tudu faces a strong challenge from TMC's Chintamoni Biha and Congress's Bankim Chandra Toppo. This historically competitive ST-reserved seat, known for its tribal population, saw a significant BJP victory in 2021, making the upcoming contest a must-watch.

During the assembly elections in Assam, JMM set its sights on 16 seats, resulting in approximately 1.16% of the total votes, but without clinching any victories. Notably, the party was a runner-up in two districts and amassed over 15,000 votes in seven others.

R. B. Choudary, a prolific Tamil film producer, left an indelible mark by introducing 44 directors and shaping superstar Vijay's career. His banner, Super Good Films, delivered iconic family entertainers like 'Nattamai' and 'Poove Unakkaga'. Choudary's legacy continues through his actor sons, Jiiva and Jithan Ramesh, as his production house remains active.

He is survived by his four sons — Suresh, Jeeva, and actors Jithan Ramesh and Jiiva.

The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) announced its Class 10 results, featuring a three-way tie for the top rank with students achieving 99%. The merit list highlights intense competition, with multiple students sharing ranks 2 and 5 due to very close scores. Mahasamund, Raipur, and Mungeli districts show strong academic performance among the toppers.

The Enforcement Directorate has moved a special court seeking the production of Ashok Kharat. Kharat is accused of running a money laundering operation by exploiting spiritual faith. The agency uncovered banking transactions exceeding Rs 70 crore. Kharat allegedly gained followers' trust and extorted huge cash from them. This money was converted into accounted money through banking channels.