A Bengaluru man, Subhash Atul, died by suicide, leaving a 24-page note accusing his wife, her family, and a judge of harassment and extortion. His brother alleges they demanded a large sum for case withdrawal and child visitation. Police have registered an abetment to suicide case against the accused individuals.

BEST’s wet lease bus system in Mumbai, implemented in 2018 to cut costs, faces criticism. Four contractors operate over 1,800 buses, including electric AC ones. However, past operator withdrawals, low driver salaries, and occasional strikes disrupt service, impacting commuters with long waits and highlighting the system’s unreliability.

Kudiam Mado, 35, was dragged outside by Naxalites on Tuesday night and strangled to death on suspicions of acting as a police informer.