The parents of a 17-year-old boy abducted in conflict-torn Manipur had held out hope for over two months that he would return, reported NDTV. But photos emerged this week showing their son and a girl his age dead in an armed group's jungle camp. "Did they do anything wrong?" the devastated father asked, saying the teens were commuting when kidnapped. The photos show the captives sitting with armed men, then dead on the ground. The parents had kept laying out breakfast for their son each morning, hoping he would come back. Now they will stop, they told NDTV, after the photos shattered their hopes, though the Manipur government has promised swift action.

Two women were arrested in Bengaluru for using Infosys Foundation chairperson Sudha Murty's name, and photo to dupe people. Murty is UK PM Rishi Sunak's mother-in-law. The accused were identified as Lavanya and Shruti. Murty's office found out after seeing ads for a US event listing her as chief guest. Lavanya had posed as Murty's PA, confirming her presence. Shruti collected over INR3000 and claimed Murty attending the US program. Case filed for IT Act violation, cheating. Probe initiated into duping people using philanthropist Murty's identity without consent.

The Manipur government has urged restraint from the public after photos of two missing students' bodies went viral on social media. Phijam Hemjit (20) and Hijam Linthoingambi (17) had been missing since July. The case has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), with state police and central security agencies actively investigating. Security measures have been heightened to prevent any incidents related to the viral photos. The government has promised swift action against those involved in the students' kidnapping and killing and urged people to let authorities handle the investigation.

The Mumbai police's crime branch has filed a fourth supplementary chargesheet in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, naming Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana as an accused. Rana is accused of being an operative of ISI and Lashkar-e-Taiba and supporting the attack's mastermind, David Coleman Headley, during his reconnaissance in Mumbai. Rana had stayed in a Mumbai hotel for 10 days before the attack. Currently, Rana is imprisoned in the United States in connection with a journalist's murder case. His possible extradition to India is expected in the coming months. 

The Indian government has rejected Moody's claims that the Aadhaar system poses privacy and security risks, emphasizing its global recognition. Moody's had raised concerns about service denials in hot and humid climates and centralized control over-identification. The government criticized Moody's for lacking data to support its opinions and failing to mention contactless biometric options. They clarified that workers don't need biometrics for public job databases or payments. Additionally, a World Bank document at the G20 Summit praised India's Digital Public Infrastructure. 

Shocking photos have emerged showing the bodies of two Manipur teens who went missing in July, with armed men visible in the background. Hijam Linthoingambi, 17, and Phijam Hemjit, 20, from the Meitei community, are seen alive in one image. In the next, their bodies lie on the ground as two armed men stand behind them. The case, being probed by CBI though bodies are untraced, has sparked outrage over the delay in cracking it. Manipur government assured swift action after the distressing photos surfaced. Investigators may use cyber forensics to identify the two armed men behind the slain teens. [Image: NDTV]

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi traveled by train from Bilaspur to Raipur in Chhattisgarh after addressing an event and interacting with passengers during the journey. He boarded the Bilaspur-Itwari Intercity along with CM Bhupesh Baghel and state leaders. In the sleeper coach, Gandhi spoke to travelers including children. A girl hockey player appraised him of the poor condition of Rajnandgaon's astroturf. Gandhi enquired about training facilities at the Khelo India center. The Congress has been alleging trains being canceled in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi's train trip and interactions highlighted people's grievances over curtailed rail services.

Tamil Nadu's AIADMK has ended its alliance with the BJP and NDA amid a row over state BJP chief K Annamalai's remarks against AIADMK leaders. The break-up was announced by AIADMK Deputy General Secretary KP Munusamy after a unanimous resolution was passed in Chennai. Munusamy stated that unnecessary comments were made by BJP's TN leadership against AIADMK's former leaders. AIADMK will now contest the 2024 polls with its existing allies as per the resolution. This split comes just months ahead of the national elections. AIADMK spokesperson Sasirekha expressed happiness over facing the upcoming Parliamentary and Assembly polls independently.

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to appoint a senior IPS officer to investigate the case of a Muzaffarnagar teacher who allegedly encouraged students to slap a Muslim classmate. The court termed the incident "serious" and pulled up the state government for a shoddy initial probe. The bench also sought a compliance report from UP on implementing the Right to Education Act. It ordered professional counseling for the victim child and other involved students. The court said UP likely failed to provide discrimination-free education under the RTE Act.

  During his Mann ki Baat broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the India-Middle East-Europe corridor as a future cornerstone of global trade, drawing a parallel with the historic Silk Route. He mentioned that India proposed this economic corridor at the G20 Summit, asserting India's leadership on the world stage. Modi expressed pride in India's achievements, including the Chandrayaan-3 mission and its role in making the African Union a G20 member. He emphasized tourism's role in generating employment and noted India's rising global goodwill. With Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary approaching, he encouraged participation in cleanliness programs and supporting local products.