Evening News Report: Owaisi lodges complaint against Assam CM’s ‘straightforward’ video; Kanpur Bisman’s son chops down pedestrians and more | India News

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Himanta’s ‘straightforward’ video controversy: Owaisi files police complaint against Assam chief minister, calls it ‘genocidal hate speech’

According to the complaint filed with the Hyderabad police chief, Owaisi alleged that Sarma had repeatedly made remarks against the Muslim community through social media, print media and public speeches over the years. He claimed the rhetoric had intensified in recent months and was aimed at “provoking the religious feelings of Muslims” and exacerbating hostility between religious groups. Read the full story here

Kanpur tobacco tycoon’s son plows into locals in speeding Lamborghini – what we know so far

Recalling the horrific scene, an eyewitness told news agency PTI that the vehicle first hit an autorickshaw and then a stationary motorcycle, throwing the rider nearly 10 feet into the air. The car was mounted on the front wheel of the motorcycle and dragged for some distance before hitting a telephone pole and coming to a stop. The police swung into action and first registered an FIR against an “unidentified person” and then eventually against Shivam Mishra. Read the full story here

Punjab campus terror: Law student kills female classmate and points gun at herself

According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Surendra Lamba, the deceased schoolgirl has been identified as Sandeep Kaur. The accused, identified as Prince Raj Singh, allegedly fired at Sandeep inside the college campus. He then shot himself in the head. Both students were in their first semester of college. Read the full story here

Unsealed Watergate documents show Richard Nixon asked China to intervene in Bangladesh’s liberation war

At the height of the Indo-Pak war in 1971, when Indian troops acted decisively in East Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh became inevitable, US President Richard Nixon privately assured China that Washington would support Beijing if it chose to attack India. The revelation comes from seven pages of Richard Nixon’s sworn testimony that was sealed for nearly 50 years as part of the Watergate grand jury transcripts. Read the full story here

KL Rahul’s century sinks 42-time champions Mumbai, Karnataka into Ranji Trophy semi-finals

Chasing a challenging target of 325 runs in the quarter-finals at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s Kurla Complex in Bandra, Karnataka relied on Rahul’s stellar performance and composure. The Indian batsman hit his 24th first-class century and scored 130 runs off 182 deliveries, including 14 fours and a six, to set the stage for the chase. Rahul found strong support in Ravichandran Smaran and the two combined for a crucial 147-run partnership for the fourth wicket on the penultimate day of the match. Read the full story here