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Sachin, jobless and consumed by jealousy, suspected Ritika, who worked in a private firm, of having an affair with her boss.

In a chilling crime that has left the city stunned, a 29-year-old woman was strangled to death by her live-in partner in Bhopal’s Gayatri Nagar. The accused, 32-year-old Sachin Rajput, not only killed Ritika Sen, but also wrapped her body in a blanket and slept beside it for two nights – all while pretending nothing had happened.

The murder took place on the night of June 27, following a heated argument. Sachin, jobless and consumed by jealousy, suspected Ritika, who worked in a private firm, of having an affair with her boss. The argument turned violent, and in a fit of rage, he strangled her to death.Unemployed Man Kills Partner Out Of Jealousy, Sleeps Next To Body For 2 Days

Sachin, jobless and consumed by jealousy, suspected Ritika, who worked in a private firm, of having an affair with her boss.

• Written by:Anurag Dwary
• India News
• Jul 01, 2025 10:04 am IST
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Bhopal:

In a chilling crime that has left the city stunned, a 29-year-old woman was strangled to death by her live-in partner in Bhopal’s Gayatri Nagar. The accused, 32-year-old Sachin Rajput, not only killed Ritika Sen, but also wrapped her body in a blanket and slept beside it for two nights – all while pretending nothing had happened.

The murder took place on the night of June 27, following a heated argument. Sachin, jobless and consumed by jealousy, suspected Ritika, who worked in a private firm, of having an affair with her boss. The argument turned violent, and in a fit of rage, he strangled her to death.

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But what followed was even more disturbing.

Sachin carefully wrapped the body in a sheet, left it on the bed – and stayed in the same room. According to police, he slept next to the body for two days, drinking heavily, spiraling into shock and fear.

On Sunday, drunk and unstable, Sachin confessed the murder to his friend Anuj in Misrod. Anuj didn’t believe him. But when Sachin repeated the same confession the next morning, Anuj finally called the police at around 5 pm on Monday.

When Bajaria police reached the rented house, they found Ritika’s decomposing body, still wrapped in the same blanket, lying on the bed – just as Sachin had described.

“They had been in a live-in relationship for three and a half years,” police said.

Police station in-charge Shilpa Kaurav told NDTV, “The woman is identified as Ritika Sen. She was living with her boyfriend, Sachin Rajput, who is married and has two children. On the night of June 27, the two had a fight. The fight escalated, and Sachin strangled her. He wrapped the body and continued staying in the same room. In a drunken state, he told his friend what he had done. When the friend realised it wasn’t a joke, he informed the police.”

Sachin hails from Sironj in Vidisha. Ritika and he had moved into the Gayatri Nagar residence around 9 months ago. While Ritika continued working, Sachin remained unemployed and increasingly suspicious of her.

Sachin has been taken into custody, and a murder case has been registered.

The post-mortem report is awaited, and investigations are ongoing.

The shocking crime, less than a year after the heinous rape-murder of a doctor in the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has put the Trinamool Congress government in a spotThe 24-year-old law student of a Kolkata college, who has alleged that an alumnus and two current students raped her on campus, has said in her complaint that she suffered a panic attack before the assault and that the main accused, Monojit Mishra, asked a co-accused to get an inhaler for her. Once the inhaler was brought, the survivor took a puff, felt some relief and tried to escape, but the main gate had been locked. She was then dragged to another room and Mishra allegedly raped her as co-accused Zaib Ahmed and Pramit Mukhopadhyay recorded the act.

The shocking crime, less than a year after the heinous rape-murder of a doctor in the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has put the Trinamool Congress government in a spot, especially because of the main accused Monojit Mishra’s links to the ruling party. While the Trinamool says the accused will face harsh punishment irrespective of their political links, the Opposition alleges it is the ruling party’s support that enables those like Monojit.Narrating the horror, the victim has said in her complaint that on June 25, she was on campus along with others for a political meeting. When she was leaving, Monojit asked her to stay back. Later, he tried to force her into having sex. “I denied and fought back by not letting him do anything and pushing him back. I continuously cried and asked him to let me go,” she said in her complaint, adding that she told Monojit that she had a boyfriend and she loved him.

“But he did not agree. He went on forcing me. And after that for all these, I had a panic attack and (started) having shortness of breath…I asked them to take me to Ruby General Hospital. Then I told them at least to bring an inhaler for me. ‘M’ (Zaib) bought that,” she has said. “I took it and felt better and I packed my things and went outside to escape and saw that they have locked the main gate and guard was helpless and did not help,” she wrote.

The survivor has said the co-accused Zaib and Pramit forcefully took her to the union room. She has said she touched Monojit’s feet and begged him to let her go. He told the co-accused to take her to the guard’s room and make the guard sit outside — a fact established in the CCTV footage. Monojit then undressed her and raped her, the survivor has said. “When I fought back, he blackmailed me, threatened me which he was doing from before. He threatens me that he will kill my boyfriend and he will arrest my parents.

The shocking crime, less than a year after the heinous rape-murder of a doctor in the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has put the Trinamool Congress government in a spotThe 24-year-old law student of a Kolkata college, who has alleged that an alumnus and two current students raped her on campus, has said in her complaint that she suffered a panic attack before the assault and that the main accused, Monojit Mishra, asked a co-accused to get an inhaler for her. Once the inhaler was brought, the survivor took a puff, felt some relief and tried to escape, but the main gate had been locked. She was then dragged to another room and Mishra allegedly raped her as co-accused Zaib Ahmed and Pramit Mukhopadhyay recorded the act.

The shocking crime, less than a year after the heinous rape-murder of a doctor in the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has put the Trinamool Congress government in a spot, especially because of the main accused Monojit Mishra’s links to the ruling party. While the Trinamool says the accused will face harsh punishment irrespective of their political links, the Opposition alleges it is the ruling party’s support that enables those like Monojit.Narrating the horror, the victim has said in her complaint that on June 25, she was on campus along with others for a political meeting. When she was leaving, Monojit asked her to stay back. Later, he tried to force her into having sex. “I denied and fought back by not letting him do anything and pushing him back. I continuously cried and asked him to let me go,” she said in her complaint, adding that she told Monojit that she had a boyfriend and she loved him.

“But he did not agree. He went on forcing me. And after that for all these, I had a panic attack and (started) having shortness of breath…I asked them to take me to Ruby General Hospital. Then I told them at least to bring an inhaler for me. ‘M’ (Zaib) bought that,” she has said. “I took it and felt better and I packed my things and went outside to escape and saw that they have locked the main gate and guard was helpless and did not help,” she wrote.

The survivor has said the co-accused Zaib and Pramit forcefully took her to the union room. She has said she touched Monojit’s feet and begged him to let her go. He told the co-accused to take her to the guard’s room and make the guard sit outside — a fact established in the CCTV footage. Monojit then undressed her and raped her, the survivor has said. “When I fought back, he blackmailed me, threatened me which he was doing from before. He threatens me that he will kill my boyfriend and he will arrest my parents.

Stressing that the high command’s focus is governance, a Congress source said that DK Shivakumar is “trying hard” to get his supporters to speak

There is no question of replacing Siddaramaiah as Karnataka Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar may have to be content with a cabinet reshuffle, sources in the Congress high command have indicated.

The party’s leadership is closely monitoring developments in the southern state, where supporters of Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress chief DK Shivakumar have demanded a change of Chief Minister. The high command has rushed Randeep Singh Surjewala to Bengaluru as a troubleshooter, although the Rajya Sabha MP claims his visit is just an organisational exercise aimed at introspection.Stressing that the high command’s focus is governance, a Congress source said that DK Shivakumar is “trying hard” to get his supporters to speak. Stressing that there is no question of an immediate replacement of the Chief Minister, the source said key changes in the state Congress unit and the cabinet are likely and discussions on this front are being held.

Mr Shivakumar, the sources said, doesn’t want a cabinet reshuffle. Siddaramaiah, however, is in favour of a rejig because it will firmly place him as the Chief Minister for the rest of the government’s term, which ends in 2028. Mr Shivakumar also wants to retain his post as state Congress chief, sources have said. He has been holding the post for five years, and his detractors in the party stress that it is time for a change. Siddaramaiah’s image as a mass leader is another advantage, the sources said.

During his visit, Mr Surjewala will speak to disgruntled MLAs and party leaders and the high command hopes he will manage to pacify them. The Chief Minister, the sources said, is likely to host a meal for all MLAs in the coming days in another attempt to iron out differences.

Among the MLAs who have spoken out in Mr Shivakumar’s support is Iqbal Hussain, who has said 100 out of 138 Congress MLAs are backing the Deputy Chief Minister. He has also warned that if the high command does not effect a Chief Minister change now, the Congress may not return to power in Karnataka. “I will definitely speak to Mr Surjewala today about the Chief Minister change issue. If the change doesn’t happen now, then Congress cannot retain power in 2028. This is needed in the interests of the party right now,” he told NDTV.

Stressing that the high command’s focus is governance, a Congress source said that DK Shivakumar is “trying hard” to get his supporters to speakThere is no question of replacing Siddaramaiah as Karnataka Chief Minister and DK Shivakumar may have to be content with a cabinet reshuffle, sources in the Congress high command have indicated.

The party’s leadership is closely monitoring developments in the southern state, where supporters of Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress chief DK Shivakumar have demanded a change of Chief Minister. The high command has rushed Randeep Singh Surjewala to Bengaluru as a troubleshooter, although the Rajya Sabha MP claims his visit is just an organisational exercise aimed at introspection.Stressing that the high command’s focus is governance, a Congress source said that DK Shivakumar is “trying hard” to get his supporters to speak. Stressing that there is no question of an immediate replacement of the Chief Minister, the source said key changes in the state Congress unit and the cabinet are likely and discussions on this front are being held.

Mr Shivakumar, the sources said, doesn’t want a cabinet reshuffle. Siddaramaiah, however, is in favour of a rejig because it will firmly place him as the Chief Minister for the rest of the government’s term, which ends in 2028. Mr Shivakumar also wants to retain his post as state Congress chief, sources have said. He has been holding the post for five years, and his detractors in the party stress that it is time for a change. Siddaramaiah’s image as a mass leader is another advantage, the sources said.

During his visit, Mr Surjewala will speak to disgruntled MLAs and party leaders and the high command hopes he will manage to pacify them. The Chief Minister, the sources said, is likely to host a meal for all MLAs in the coming days in another attempt to iron out differences.

Among the MLAs who have spoken out in Mr Shivakumar’s support is Iqbal Hussain, who has said 100 out of 138 Congress MLAs are backing the Deputy Chief Minister. He has also warned that if the high command does not effect a Chief Minister change now, the Congress may not return to power in Karnataka. “I will definitely speak to Mr Surjewala today about the Chief Minister change issue. If the change doesn’t happen now, then Congress cannot retain power in 2028. This is needed in the interests of the party right now,” he told NDTV.

The craze of creating `reels’ or short videos for social media almost cost a Nepalese teenager his life on Tuesday as he got injured while staging a fake suicide by hanging in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar district on Tuesday morning.

The incident occurred on the premises of a hotel located on Karamala Road in Jamkhed area, said an official.

The 17-year-old Nepalese national and his friend were shooting a video of a fake suicide.

The youngster tied a piece of cloth to a tree and slipped the noose around his neck, but something went wrong and the noose tightened, choking him.

His friend rushed to his aid and removed the noose. The teenager sustained internal injuries to the neck and was taken to a private hospital in Jamkhed, said the police official.

He was undergoing treatment.Jamkhed Police visited the hospital and recorded the statement of the victim’s friend, the official said, adding that further probe was on. Jamkhed Police visited the hospital and recorded the statement of the victim’s friend, the official said, adding that further probe was on. The craze of creating `reels’ or short videos for social media almost cost a Nepalese teenager his life on Tuesday as he got injured while staging a fake suicide by hanging in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar district on Tuesday morning.

The incident occurred on the premises of a hotel located on Karamala Road in Jamkhed area, said an official.

The 17-year-old Nepalese national and his friend were shooting a video of a fake suicide.

The youngster tied a piece of cloth to a tree and slipped the noose around his neck, but something went wrong and the noose tightened, choking him.

New Delhi:

Alia Bhatt made a starry debut at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival this year. Attending the event as the L’Oreal brand ambassador, Alia took to share glimpses of what her Day 2 at Cannes looked like on her YouTube channel.

Amid all the glitz and glamour, what caught the internet’s attention was the hotel that she was staying at in the French Riviera, addressed her as ‘Dear Alia Kapoor.’

However, Reddit was quick to spot that an LCD screen in her hotel room, addressed her as ‘Dear Alia Kapoor.’

This led to various speculations about whether the Brahmastra actress had legally changed her name after marrying Ranbir Kapoor.

How Reddit Reacted

After Alia shared her Day 2 video of getting ready from Cannes this year, soon a screenshot of ‘Dear Alia Kapoor’ flashing on the screen, was shared on Reddit.

While her robe had ‘Alia Bhatt’ written on it, the name on TV read ‘Alia KapoorFans immediately started reacting to the same.

One person commented, “Must’ve taken her husband’s name and kept Bhatt for her public-facing career since she is widely known by that surname.”Alia Bhatt made a starry debut at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival this year. Attending the event as the L’Oreal brand ambassador, Alia took to share glimpses of what her Day 2 at Cannes looked like on her YouTube channel.

Amid all the glitz and glamour, what caught the internet’s attention was the hotel that she was staying at in the French Riviera, addressed her as ‘Dear Alia Kapoor.’

What’s Happening

Alia Bhatt shared a BTS video of her getting glammed up for Day 2 at the recently held Cannes Film Festival 2025. 

Liquor baron and fugitive Vijay Mallya never really went out of the newscycle and now former owner of the defunct Kingfisher Airlines is dominating headlines following his lengthy conversation with podcaster Raj Shamani.

Mallya, who is wanted in India for alleged loan defaults and is currently based out of the UK, once owned the lavish Kingfisher Villa in Goa, among many several properties, where he hosted many high-profile parties in his heyday as the ‘King of Good Times’.

The villa is spread over 12,350 square feet (three acres) at the Candolim beach village in North Goa, which is around 20 km from Panaji and on the way to Fort Aguada. It was legally owned by United Breweries Holdings (UBH), the parent company of the Kingfisher Airlines.

After Mallya defaulted on his loans and fled the country in 2016, the Kingfisher Villa was sold to Bollywood couple, actor-producer Sachiin Joshi and his wife, actor Urvashi Sharma of Naqaab film fame for Rs 73.01 crore the next year.Joshi, whose film credits include Mumbai Mirror and Jackpot, in which he co-starred with Sunny Leone, also runs Viiking Ventures. According to the businessman’s official website, the company dabbles in different verticals such as FMCG products (alcoholic, non-alchoholic beverages), hospitality, entertainment, realty, infrastructure paper products and philanthropic activities.

In 2017, Joshi bought the Kingfisher Villa in an auction conducted by the consortium of banks led by the State Bank of India, to whom Mallya owed money. The bankers had initially set the price of the villa at over Rs 90 crore for auction.

Joshi, whose liquor manufacturing business sells products including Kings Beer, later renamed the Kingfisher Villa to ‘King’s Mansion’.

The businessman had opened up about his plans for the property when he unveiled the plaque of the massive villa rechristened as King’s Mansion.Today is the day I open the gates to the world. The property has been coronated as the ‘King’s Mansion’ and the future plans have been drawn. We had multiple names to dabble, but then the brand connection from ‘Kings Beer’ and the inherent grandeur of the property made the choice,” he said.

“We have some interesting plans for the place. But the innate point of anything we do here would be to create an experience like no other. The place would denote class and something that’s never been done in India before,” he added.

Joshi himself acquired the Goa-based Kings Beer from Impala Distillery and Brewery for Rs 90 crore back in 2015.

The woman claimed her husband and his family members demanded Rs 50,000 from her as they were not given dowry for her marriage.

Police have registered a case against a man in Maharashtra’s Thane district for allegedly giving ‘triple talaq’ (instant divorce) to his wife, beating her up and harassing her for money, officials said on Monday.

The 26-year-old woman, who resided with her husband’s family in Bhiwandi area here, in her police complaint alleged that she was subjected to harassment since March 2022, an official from Shanti Nagar police station said.

She claimed her husband and his family members demanded Rs 50,000 from her as they were not given dowry for her marriage.

The woman also alleged the accused beat her up by tying her hands and legs and threatened to kill her.She was subjected to mental and physical harassment, and her husband annulled the marriage through ‘triple talaq’, which was banned in 2019, the police said quoting the complaint.A case was registered on Saturday against the woman’s husband, his mother, two sisters and a brother-in-law under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019. 

If you like that menthol-like kick in your summer dishes, then this tried and tested pudina namak is the one seasoning you need to beat the heat and shake up your meals.Pudina Namak Recipe: This Instant Masala Will Elevate Your Summer Meals Instantly

If you like that menthol-like kick in your summer dishes, then this tried and tested pudina namak is the one seasoning you need to beat the heat and shake up your meals.

Summer instantly brings to mind everything cool and refreshing. From tall glasses of chaas to icy nimbu pani, there is one hero ingredient that makes a comeback every year—pudina. This fragrant herb captures the very taste and smell of the season. Whether you are dealing with the relentless heat or just sick of the usual flavours, pudina has a way of lifting even the dullest dishes without much effort. But instead of throwing in the leaves every time, what if there was a quicker, smarter way to bring that minty freshness into your food? Enter pudina namak—an instant seasoning that is full of mint goodness and goes with just about everything. If you are a fan of pudina, you will want to try this homemade pudina salt immediately. It will transform even the most boring snacks into something seriously addictiveWhy Pudina Deserves a Permanent Spot in Your Summer Spice Rack

Pudina—mint—is not just another herb shoved to the back of your fridge. It is a natural coolant, helps digestion, and packs a punch when it comes to adding flavour. During the summer, appetites drop and food starts to taste a bit ‘meh’. This is where pudina works like a charm. Its natural sharpness cuts through that sluggish, heavy feeling we all get after meals. Turn it into a dry masala and you will find yourself reaching for it more than you expect. Trust us, once you taste this mint seasoning on your snacks, it will become your summer go-to.Instant Pudina Namak Recipe | How To Make Mint Salt at Home

This quick and flavourful pudina namak requires just a few basic ingredients and barely any time. Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:

2 tbsp dried mint (pudina) leaves

1 tbsp black salt

1 tsp roasted cumin powder

½ tsp red chilli powder

½ tsp regular salt

Steps:

Step 1: Prep the Pudina

Take a handful of dried mint leaves and rinse them. Once dry, dry roast them in a pan for 30 seconds until they turn aromatic. Keep the flame low to avoid burning.

Step 2: Make the Namak

Once cooled, crush the roasted leaves with your fingers or a mortar and pestle. Mix in the black salt, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, and regular salt. Combine everything thoroughly and transfer the mix to an airtight jar. That is it—your instant pudina masala is ready to use.

How To Use Pudina Namak In Everyday Dishes

This mint salt is incredibly versatile, which means it can be added to nearly anything. Got a plain fruit chaat? Sprinkle some pudina namak. Want to jazz up your chaas? Add a pinch. It works beautifully on cucumber slices, watermelon chunks, and even plain curd. Fancy a quick summer cooler? Mix it with lemon juice, ice, and soda for a minty refresher. Use it in raitas, on fried snacks, or even over your lunch salad. Basically, if your dish needs a nudge of flavour, this mint salt has got your back.

Storage Tips: How Long Does Pudina Namak Last?

If stored in an airtight container in a cool and dry place like your spice rack, pudina namak can last up to 2–3 months. Since it is completely dry, there is no risk of it going off quickly. Just make sure it stays away from moisture and condensation. For best taste, finish it within a couple of months—but honestly, it may not even last that long once you start using it.

Also Read: 5 Easy Tips To Make Perfect Pudina Chutney At Home

So, the next time summer cooking starts to feel repetitive, make this simple pudina namak and give your food a refreshing kick. It is easy, effective, and adds just the right amount of zing to everything from chaats to coolers.

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