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"Of course, his fault; how could he refuse": Pune woman Renuka punches husband Nikhil Khanna to death for not taking her to Dubai for her birthday, even gifts he brought on her anniversary were not satisfactory, police claims her to be intoxicated

In a shocking and tragic incident in Pune, a woman allegedly punched her husband to death, fueled by anger over not being taken to Dubai for her birthday and dissatisfaction with her anniversary gifts. This horrifying event unfolded on November 24 in the Ganga Satellite Housing Society, an upscale locality in Wanawadi, Pune.

In a significant development regarding India's educational curriculum, a high-level committee set up by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has put forward a series of recommendations for the school curriculum in social sciences. CI Issac, the chairperson of the committee, announced on Tuesday that they have proposed the inclusion of epic narratives like the Ramayana and Mahabharata in textbooks. Additionally, the committee has suggested that the Preamble of the Indian Constitution should be written on classroom walls.

In a decisive move to combat terrorism, the administration of Jammu and Kashmir has taken stern action by terminating four government employees, including a doctor, a constable, and a teacher, on November 21. This action underscores the administration's commitment to ensuring safety and upholding law and order in the Union Territory. The employees were dismissed due to their alleged links to terrorist activities, marking a significant step in the region's ongoing efforts to counteract terrorism.

In a significant development that could impact the Indian edtech sector, Byju's, a leading educational technology company, is reportedly facing a challenging situation. According to recent reports, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a notice to Byju’s, demanding a substantial sum of Rs 9,000 crore. This notice is in relation to alleged violations of foreign funding laws, a serious matter that could have far-reaching implications for the company and the sector.

In a major development in the National Herald case, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has taken a decisive step by issuing an order to provisionally attach properties. As per the release, these properties, with a combined worth of a colossal Rs. 751.9 Crore, are linked to a money-laundering investigation under the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The entities targeted in this investigation are Associated Journals Limited (AJL) and Young Indian (YI).

In the latest development stirring the political landscape, controversial ‘activist’ Teesta Setalvad has directed her focus towards Hindu activist and BJP leader T Raja Singh, especially with the Telangana polls on the horizon. Setalvad, a figure marred by allegations of fabricating evidence in cases linked to the 2002 Gujarat riots, is now pivoting her attention to the electoral domain.

In a decisive move by the Uttar Pradesh government, a ban on the production, storage, sale, and distribution of 'Halal certified' food items has been declared, citing it as contrary to the Food Safety and Standards Act. The ban, effective immediately as of 18th November, was announced shortly after reports surfaced of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's administration considering such a measure.

OP Jindal Global University recently confronted a situation involving 'activist' Achin Vanaik, who made contentious remarks during a lecture on the Palestine issue. Vanaik claimed, “Hindutva is fundamentally and foundationally anti-Muslim”, a statement that stirred significant reaction from the university community.

The Delhi High Court recently expressed its strong disapproval towards the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for its inaction in reclaiming a public park near Jama Masjid. This park, according to allegations, is currently under “illegal possession” of encroachers. The Court's frustration stemmed from the failure of the MCD to assert control over this public space and its directive to the civic authorities was clear: take necessary legal steps to remove these illegal encroachments.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently made a significant ruling in the case involving the Sri Bramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam. The court upheld the temple's decision to terminate the services of an employee who converted to Christianity. This decision was made on the grounds that the employee's conversion was incompatible with the requirements of the religious institution.