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  The man's neck was twisted in an unusual position at the time of death. In a strange incident from Uttar Pradesh's Kuchhmuchh village in Jaunpur district, a 75-year-old man, Sangru Ram, tied the knot with a 35-year-old woman for companionship. However, what was supposed to be a fresh start for the duo ended in a tragedy -- Sangru was found dead under mysterious circumstances, hours after his wedding night. Suspicion rose when Sangru Ram's family discovered that his neck was twisted in an unusual position at the time of death. A back note about the newlyweds According to  Amar Ujala , Sangru Ram's first wife passed after nearly a year ago. After her passing, the elderly man lived alone and spent most of his days managing his farming work. However, he recently came into contact with a 35-year-old woman named Manbhavati from Jalalpur. He soon got married to her through a court marriage, followed by a traditional temple ceremony. Manbhavati was also married previously and...

  India to support peace efforts, says PM as Hamas responds to Trump's Gaza proposal Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed US President Donald Trump's role in the emerging Gaza peace framework, after Hamas signalled readiness to release hostages and accept parts of Trump's plan. "We welcome President Trump's leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward," PM Modi said in a statement on X. Reiterating New Delhi's long-standing position, the Prime Minister added that India would "continue to strongly support all efforts towards a durable and just peace," underlining the importance of stability and reconciliation in the Middle East.

  Finland seeks to help India's digital future look beyond Chinese tech Finland is reinforcing its presence in India’s technology landscape with a message: it can offer secure alternatives to Chinese technology while bringing advanced industrial and clean energy solutions. In a conversation with  ET Online , Finland’s Ambassador to India, Kimmo Lähdevirta, discussed bilateral trade ties, why India matters to the European nation, and how Helsinki envisions deeper collaboration in the subcontinent through the proposed India-EU FTA. He said digitalisation, education, sustainability and innovation hold significant potential, and that Finnish expertise can help India scale up its infrastructure, reduce carbon footprints, and strengthen critical systems. “Digitalisation, education, sustainability, and innovation: I would say that those areas have the best potential for, well, mutually beneficial trade, I would say. And I think clean transition is a very, very big issue that has a lo...

  First in 60 years: Airbus board wraps-up meet in India; expansion in focus Airbus' board members completed their four-day visit to India on Thursday. India represents a crucial market for the aerospace company, as confirmed by an official, as quoted by PTI. The board conducted their first meeting in India since beginning operations here over 60 years ago during their visit, which commenced on September 29. They engaged in various activities during their stay. On Tuesday, Airbus board Chairman Rene Obermann had an meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital, the official confirmed. The board visited manufacturing facilities of Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) in Hyderabad and their supplier Dynamatic Technologies in Bengaluru. The delegation also had sessions with Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Goyal shared on X on Thursday about his discussions with Airbus board members, headed by Chairman Rene Oberm...

  India’s copper industry sounds alarm as UAE imports surge under CEPA The Indian Primary Copper Producers Association (IPCPA) has raised concerns over rising copper rod imports from the UAE under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), warning that the trend threatens domestic investments in copper refining. Since 1996, Indian producers - Hindustan Copper Ltd, Hindalco Industries, Vedanta Ltd, and Kutch Copper Ltd (Adani Group) - have built a domestic refined copper capacity of 1.25 million tonne, against a projected demand of 0.85 million tonne for FY25. The industry had plans to expand capacity further in the coming decade. However, IPCPA in a letter to the commerce ministry said CEPA poses "a significant obstacle" to these plans, as the UAE, despite having no copper mining, smelting, or refining infrastructure, is exporting copper rods to India with minimal value addition. The UAE firms merely convert imported copper cathodes into rods, a proces...

  Defence exports boost: Armoured Vehicles Nigam seeks to rope in international partners; aims to sell platforms, vehicles and spare parts Armoured Vehicles Nigam (AVANI), India’s leading producer of armoured platforms, is looking to expand internationally and is scouting for partners to market its products overseas. The company is targeting Africa, West Asia, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia for potential channel partnerships to export its vehicles, spare parts, and maintenance support. AVANI manufactures key defence platforms, including the Arjun Main Battle Tank, the Russian-origin T-90, and armoured personnel carriers like the BMP2. Sources told ET that the push to go global with international partners aligns with government efforts to boost exports. The company also offers spare parts for multiple armoured platforms, support for nations using Russian-origin equipment, as well as naval guns and Kavach protection systems for warships. AVANI is one of seven entities created from ...

  Alternatives to Russia oil: India’s Reliance, Nayara ramp up supplies to Brazil, Turkey, UAE; plug in shortages as Russian refineries hit With Russia’s oil refineries being damaged by Ukraine attacks, India’s oil companies are plugging in the resulting shortages in the global oil markets. India has moved to fill fuel supply gaps in Russia's primary markets following Ukrainian drone attacks that damaged Moscow's refining capabilities, leading to reduced fuel exports. Major private sector refiners Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy have increased their fuel deliveries to Brazil, Turkey, the UAE and various African nations, as these destinations look for alternatives to Russian fuel supplies, according to an ET report. Russian refineries hit Ukraine has intensified its drone strikes on Russian refineries and pipeline networks, affecting processing capabilities and reducing petrol and diesel production. As winter approaches and fuel demand rises seasonally, these attacks have ...