Morning news wrap: Wife and 3 held for Meghalaya honeymoon murder plot; Greta Thunberg en route to war-torn Gaza says ‘kidnapped’ & more | India News
Today’s morning news wrap covers updates from India, international events, and cricket. In a shocking crime, Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi was murdered during his honeymoon by assailants allegedly hired by his wife. Meanwhile, Los Angeles saw violent protests for the third day running, sparked by recent immigration raids and the deployment of National Guard troops by President Donald Trump. In other major developments, climate activist Greta Thunberg claimed she was kidnapped by Israeli forces while en route to Gaza, though Israel said the aid vessel carrying her was safely diverted to its territory. On the security front, the Border Security Force (BSF) unveiled new digital-patterned uniforms for soldiers stationed along the Pakistan and Bangladesh borders. Meanwhile, cricket drama unfolded in the Tamil Nadu Premier League.Top five news of the dayMeghalaya honeymoon murder: Wife, 3 others held for plotting husband’s killingIndore man Raja Raghuvanshi was murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya by killers allegedly hired by his wife, police said on Monday.The wife, Sonam, surrendered to police in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, while three other accused were arrested during overnight operations, police added. “One person was picked up from UP, and another two accused were apprehended from Indore by the SIT,” she said. Read full storyLos Angeles protests turn violent over immigration raids: Trump deploys National Guard troopsTensions escalated in Los Angeles on Sunday as protesters clashed with police and torched vehicles, opposing recent immigration raids and the deployment of National Guard troops by President Trump.The tension escalated after a large crowd gathered near the Los Angeles Federal Building at 4 pm to protest against the enforcement action, condemning the crackdown. The demonstrators called for the freedom of Service Employees International Union California President David Huerta. Read full storyGreta Thunberg claims she has been ‘kidnapped’; Israel says Gaza-bound ‘selfie yacht’ divertedClimate activist Greta Thunberg, en route to war-torn Gaza, on Monday claimed that she had been kidnapped by Israeli forces and appealed for help. In response, Israeli authorities said that the aid vessel carrying Thunberg and other activists had been “diverted” to Israel and all the passengers, including Greta, were safe.Israel foreign ministry condemned this move calling it a “publicity” stunt and informed that “selfie yacht” was being diverted to Israel. Read full storyBorder security boost: BSF unveils new uniforms; smart tech deployed on Pakistan, Bangladesh frontsBSF soldiers stationed along the borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to appear in a newly designed combat dress. The new uniform features a “digital pattern”, similar to current designs in Army and CRPF uniforms Fabric materials have already arrived at BSF battalion and sector headquarters across the nation and are being tailored to fit each soldier.The new outfit will comprise 80% cotton, 19% polyester, and 1% spandex, providing increased comfort, breathability, and flexibility under varying climatic conditions. Read full storyDrama in Tamil Nadu Premier League: Ashwin loses cool after controversial LBWFormer Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin found himself at the center of controversy during a Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 match between Dindigul Dragons and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans on Sunday at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore.Ashwin, captaining the Dindigul Dragons, opened the innings but was dismissed for just 18 off the bowling of his counterpart, R Sai Kishore. What followed turned the spotlight firmly on the former India star. Read full story
