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Meerut court sentencedMuskan Rastogi andSahil Shukla to death for murderingSaurabh Rajput . - The US ended automatic work permit extensions, potentially affecting Indian spouses of
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Air India Frankfurt-Delhi flight was diverted to Jaipur after afalse hijack alert . - CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke called a Tiranga protest in Delhi as arrests over the Jantar Mantar flag demonstration drew criticism.
Air France agreed to comply withIsraeli restrictions on flight crew from 31 countries.
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Meerut court sentences Muskan Rastogi, Sahil Shukla to death for Saurabh Rajput murder
A Meerut court sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla to death for murdering her husband, merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput, and concealing his dismembered remains in a cement-filled drum in March 2025. The verdict came 15 days after their conviction, following a trial involving 22 prosecution witnesses. Read full story
US ends automatic work permit extensions, raising concerns for Indian H-4 spouses
The Trump administration has finalised a rule ending automatic work permit extensions for eligible foreign nationals awaiting renewals, potentially affecting over one lakh Indian spouses of H-1B visa holders. Applicants covered by the change may have to stop working after their permits expire while renewals are processed. Read full story
Air India Frankfurt-Delhi flight diverted to Jaipur after false hijack alert
An Air India Boeing 787-9 carrying around 300 people was diverted to Jaipur after Mumbai air traffic control detected the aircraft transmitting hijack code 7500. The pilots reportedly said all operations were normal, but security protocols required a diversion and checks.
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CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke calls ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest at Delhi’s Connaught Place
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke has called for a ‘Lehra do tiranga’ protest at Delhi’s Connaught Place on Friday at 5 pm, urging people to bring and wave the national flag. The call follows the arrests of Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das for entering Jantar Mantar with the Tricolour. Follow live updates
Air France complies with Israeli rule restricting crew from 31 countries
Air France has confirmed it is complying with Israeli restrictions barring flight crew members holding the nationality or dual nationality of 31 countries without diplomatic ties with Israel from operating flights there. The directive, issued on October 1, reportedly affects countries including Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Algeria. Read full story