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Bought for Rs 2 lakh, sold for Rs 10 lakh — Haryana Police bust kidney-trafficking racket in Gurugram

Racket was being run by Jharkhand resident who advertised organ sale on Facebook. Police say he kept Bangladeshi nationals in Gurugram guesthouse for ‘treatment’ at Jaipur's Fortis Hospital. Key Points

ThePrint

11 years ago, D in my PAN turned 0. I'm still fighting lakhs in tax bill

Read about the author's decade-long battle with the income tax department due to a typo in their PAN card. Learn how they navigated the challenges and sought refunds for the tax deducted at source. Key Points

Times Of India

Animal: Here's how much the new 'National crush' Tripti Dipri was paid to star opposite Ranbir Kapoor

When asked about the intimate scene and her parents' reaction to it, Dimri told Bollywood Hungama, 'My parents got a little taken aback. (They said) ‘We have never seen something like this in films.' Key Points

Firstpost

After a breakup, I saw a clairvoyant. She told me I'd meet my soulmate soon, and just a few months later, I did.

After a breakup, I saw a clairvoyant psychic. I was told I'd meet my soulmate soon, even though I was working at a rural beach lodge. Months later, I did. Key Points

Insider

EXCLUSIVE: Nawaz Modi's first interview after separation from Raymond boss Gautam Singhania; Full text

Gautam Singhania announced separation from Nawaz Modi Singhania on November 13, a day after Diwali. Nawaz has now sought 75 per cent of Raymond Gourp's Rs 11,000 crore empire. Key Points

Business Today

'They registered FIR & sat on it' — parents slam Manipur cops after photos of murdered teens surface

In a statement, Manipur govt says case was already handed over to CBI & probe is on. But this action now mean nothing to the parents of the two teenagers. Key Points

ThePrint

'Tiger skin to CBI impersonation', a social activist was 'nearly' duped. Then started asking questions

The activist claims ‘scamsters’ allegedly posed as Mumbai Police & CBI officers to intimidate her into paying money. Police say this isn’t an isolated case. Key Points

ThePrint

I didn't want kids, then the guy who changed my mind ghosted me

The author never wanted children, but a long-distance relationship and changed her mind. Then, he ghosted her and left her heartbroken. Key Points

Insider

‘The Last Thing He told Me’ series review: A brilliant Jennifer Garner stuck in an uninteresting thriller

Read The Hindu’s review of “The Last Thing He told Me” series, featuring Jennifer Garner in a brilliant performance but stuck in an uninteresting thriller. Find out if this series is worth your time and decide for yourself. Key Points

The Hindu

A woman who says doctors dismissed her because of her weight developed an 104-pound ovarian tumor

Allison Fisher, 20, was always heavyset with a protruding, round stomach. Strangers often asked her if she was pregnant. Key Points

Insider

A 7-year-old burn got severely burned while helping mom cook

The boy was trying to help his mom cook when he burned his legs, chest, and genitals with boiling water. A new procedure helped him recover quickly. Key Points

Insider

Smriti Irani says Balaji called her to work hours after miscarriage, recalls showing proof to Ekta Kapoor: ‘Would’ve shown you the foetus as well…’

Smriti Irani recently revealed that she was told to shoot for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi the day after having a miscarriage. She also recalled that a nurse at the hospital asked for her autograph while she was bleeding. Key Points

The Indian Express

My husband proposed to me over text from a porta-potty

My now-husband texted me from a porta-potty to say he wanted to marry me. He wasn't supposed to have his phone at military training but missed me. I said yes. Key Points

Insider

Couple doesn't sleep on 'regular' side of the bed, sparks outrage

"We never designated a spot," Angelina Murphy told Insider about their unique sleeping habits. "We just land where we land, I guess." Key Points

Insider

RJD: CBI action expected; BJP says 'playing victim'

BJP said Lalu Prasad's family was playing the victim card. During the UPA government, JDU leader Lalan Singh, and later Sharad Yadav, demanded CBI investigation into the land for jobs scam when Lalu Prasad was chief minister. Now they allege misuse of CBI and other agencies, senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi told ET. Those accused of corruption are playing the victim card, he alleged. Key Points

Economic Times

1 week later, ONGC engineer still missing; father sees foul play

“I am leaving the city now. I was in Mumbai from February 25. I have not got any satisfactory answers from anyone, nor have they been able to find his body. My wife Sibi is unwell, and my mother Shashma Baby is also unwell and hospitalised,” said Reji Varghese, the father of the engineer – Enos Varghese. | Mumbai news Key Points

Hindustan Times

Significant valuation markdown coming for Byju’s, Peak XV tells LPs; Myntra rejig to lay off 50

Hello, happy hump day, but maybe not for Byjus. Peak XV Partners, formerly Sequoia India, has told its investors that it will have to significantly mark down the value of its holding in Byjus as it was in the dark about the companys finances. This and more in todays ETtech Morning Dispatch. Key Points

Economic Times

US President Joe Biden says he will announce run for re-election ‘soon’

"We'll announce it relatively soon. But the trip here just reinforced my sense of optimism about what can be done," Biden told reporters at the tail-end of an emotional trip to Ireland. "I told you my plan is to run again." Key Points

Financialexpress

India revenue secretary says no need to consult gaming industry on tax

Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra told local television channels that there was no need to consult the gaming industry and amendments to enable the tax will be brought in the monsoon session of Parliament. India's monsoon session begins later this month. Key Points

Economic Times

Byju's employee asked to resign immediately despite working 24x7, says he hasn't told his family yet

Byju's recently asked employees to resign voluntarily as it began laying off people to cut down costs. A former Byju's employee took to LinkedIn and shared his story. Key Points

India Today

Day after charges, minor’s father hopes to move on: ‘Wish wrestlers well’

The events of the past few months have left the 38-year-old shaken, even paranoid. “I have lost all trust in people around me…I fear for my life,” he said. | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

SpiceJet's offer to settle unpaid dues not good enough, lessor tells India tribunal

The Ireland-based lessor earlier this month sought to initiate bankruptcy proceedings against SpiceJet over non payment of lease rentals and other dues. The airline owes Aircastle around 500 million rupees ($6 million), a lawyer present at the hearing told Reuters. Key Points

Economic Times

IPL 2023 | Chahar sustains hamstring injury, could be out for 4-5 games, Dhoni talks about ‘backing Rahane’

Indian Premier League 2023 | Deepak Chahar sustains hamstring injury, could be out for 4-5 games, M.S. Dhoni talks about ‘backing Rahane’ Key Points

The Hindu

7 tips for working out smarter not harder

You should workout smarter not harder. We asked experts for their tips on how to fit exercise into a busy schedule. Key Points

Insider

'Raped at home, molested in church' — FIR against suspended Delhi official, wife in minor's assault case

51-year-old & his wife have been sent to 14 days' judicial custody. Defence counsel says the accused underwent vasectomy in 2005. Medical report on whether it's intact awaited. Key Points

ThePrint

Kalka resident falls prey to credit card activation fraud, loses ₹2 lakh

On April 7, at about 7 pm, he got a call from an unidentified person who claimed to be a bank employee and asked him as to why he has not activated his credit card. Jain told him that he already has a credit card and does not want a new one. The caller then told him that he will help close the credit. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Shreyas Talpade suffers a heart attack while shooting for 'Welcome 3', undergoes angioplasty

A source was quoted saying, 'He shot through the day, was absolutely fine and joking around with everyone on the set. He even shot sequences that had a bit of action.' Key Points

Firstpost

Sierra Leone under curfew after military armoury attacked

Witnesses told AFP they heard gunshots and explosions in the city's Wilberforce district, where the armoury is located along with a number of embassies. Other witnesses said they heard exchanges of fire near a barracks in Murray Town district, home to the navy, as well as outside another military site in Freetown. Key Points

Economic Times

20 injured after Nepal hit by 6.4 earthquake, tremors felt in New Delhi

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck western Nepal on Friday, Nepal's National Seismological Centre reported, as witnesses said it caused houses in the area to collapse and buildings in New Delhi, India to shake. Key Points

Reuters