In Alwar’s Kherli, a nine-year-old boy witnessed his father’s murder, allegedly orchestrated by his mother’s lover and accomplices. The child reported that his mother, Anita, stood by as Kashiram Prajapat smothered Veeru Jatav. Anita and Kashiram, who had an affair, plotted the murder. Kashiram hired four men for Rs 2 lakh. Police arrested Anita, while three accused remain at large.

The institute will test samples nationwide to trace disease spread and issue timely alerts if a new virus is found in animals, helping prevent transmission to humans

Two youths, including a local National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) leader, were killed and three others injured when a car they were travelling in rammed a road divider on National Highway 66, near Jeppinamogaru, late Tuesday night.