A six-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three minor boys aged 10, 13, and 14 in Delhi's Bhajanpura area on January 18. The victim was returning from her aunt's house when the accused, who were her neighbors and playmates, lured her to a terrace. She returned home bleeding, initially claiming she had fallen before revealing the assault to her mother. Two juveniles have been apprehended and produced before the Juvenile Justice Board, while the eldest suspect has reportedly fled to Bihar. Cases under BNS and POCSO Act have been registered. Notably, one accused's mother handed over her son to authorities after witnessing the victim's condition. (PC: PTI)

A 27-year-old Delhi Police constable posted with the SWAT unit died on Tuesday, days after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband at their home in southwest Delhi. Police said the woman suffered severe head injuries after being attacked with a metal dumbbell and hitting her head against a door frame. She was declared brain dead at a private hospital near Dwarka and later died at a hospital in Ghaziabad. The accused, Ankur Chaudhary, was arrested on the night of the incident. Police said the case, earlier registered as attempt to murder, has now been converted to murder. The victim’s family has alleged dowry harassment. (PC: X)

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a batch of pleas seeking changes to directions in the stray dogs case. The court asked all parties to file written submissions within a week. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria heard arguments from multiple states, animal welfare groups, dog bite victims and lawyers for the Centre. The court also heard submissions from the National Highways Authority of India on steps taken to keep highways free of stray dogs. It directed the Animal Welfare Board of India to process applications from NGOs seeking permission to run shelters or animal birth control facilities. (PC: HT)

Singer Arijit Singh may be preparing to enter politics after announcing his retirement from playback singing, according to an NDTV report. The report quoted sources close to the artist as saying he is planning to launch a political party, though details remain unclear. The 38-year-old recently said he would stop taking new playback assignments but continue making independent music. In a social media post, Singh wrote, “I won’t stop making music,” and said he would complete pending commitments. A two-time National Award winner, Singh is known for his low-profile lifestyle and lives in Jiaganj, in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district. Singh has not commented on the report. (PC: X)

The identity of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was confirmed through personal belongings after a plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday morning. The impact and fire were so severe that the faces of the five victims could not be recognised. Locals and first responders said Pawar was identified by the wristwatch he was wearing, along with his clothes. A resident at the site said the watch was clearly visible on his hand. The detail drew attention because a clock is the election symbol of the Nationalist Congress Party, which Pawar led. Police and officials later completed formal identification procedures. (PC: X)

More than 1,200 stray dogs have been killed across Telangana in the past month, most of them by poisoning, activists and police records show. The deaths were reported from several districts, including Hanumakonda, Kamareddy, and Nagarkurnool. Animal welfare groups say the killings began after gram panchayat elections, where some candidates promised to remove street animals. Police have filed cases in a few villages under animal cruelty laws. Activists claim the actual number may be higher due to under-reporting. The incidents have triggered protests and renewed debate on stray animal management, including sterilisation and vaccination, as ordered by the Supreme Court. (PC: India Today)

A civil aviation ministry note has detailed the final radio exchanges before the Learjet 45 carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed at Baramati. The aircraft took off from Mumbai at 8:10 am and contacted Baramati at 8:18 am. Baramati is an uncontrolled airfield. The pilots made two landing attempts after reporting the runway was not visible. During the approach, cockpit voice records included the phrase, “Runway not in sight, oh shit,” according to the transcript cited by officials. At 8:43 am, the crew confirmed visual contact and was cleared to land. A minute later, ground staff saw flames near Runway 11. All five people on board died. (PC: X)

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned whether India was moving away from the goal of a casteless society while hearing a case on UGC regulations. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the 2012 UGC rules will remain in force until further orders, pausing the new 2026 regulations. The court said reforms must promote equality while protecting those who need support. It warned against segregation in education and said unity must be reflected in institutions. The bench also noted inequalities within reserved groups and raised concerns about separate hostels or practices that could divide students. The matter will be heard again on March 19.

The black box of the chartered aircraft that crashed near Baramati, killing Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has been recovered, the Civil Aviation Ministry said. The Bombardier Learjet 45 went down on Wednesday while trying to land at the Baramati airstrip near Pune. The plane caught fire on impact and was fully gutted. All five people on board were killed. Officials said teams from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau and the DGCA reached the site the same day. The black box will help investigators reconstruct the final moments of the flight. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. (PC: X)

The Indian rupee slipped to a fresh record low against the US dollar on Tuesday. It fell to 91.9850, moving past its earlier all-time low of 91.9650 seen last week. This is the first time the rupee has come so close to the 92 mark. The currency has now declined about 2% so far this year. Traders said pressure came from a strong dollar and steady foreign fund outflows. Demand for dollars from importers also weighed on the rupee. Market participants are watching global interest rate trends and crude oil prices for further direction in the currency market.