Evening news wrap: 3 Pakistani terrorists enter India via Nepal; big twist in Noida 'dowry' case & more

Three Pakistani terrorists have entered Bihar suspiciously through the Nepal border, prompting intelligence agencies to alert the authorities. A reward of Rs 50,000 has also been announced for those who report them to the police. In a major twist in the Noida dowry murder case, the police have claimed that Nikki told doctors that she suffered burns in a cylinder blast. Meanwhile, BJP had launched attack on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejaswi Yadav after a video from a rally in Bihar purportedly showed abuses being hurled at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother.

Here are top 5 news stories:

Bihar on high alert: 3 Pakistani terrorists enter via Nepal

Three Pakistani terrorists have infiltrated Bihar through the Nepal border, prompting intelligence agencies to issue a high alert. The suspects—Hasnain Ali from Rawalpindi, Adil Hussain from Umerkot, and Mohammad Usman from Bahawalpur—are believed to have entered Bihar via Araria district after arriving in Kathmandu in mid-August.

In response, Bihar Police have intensified vehicle checks in border areas and alerted all district police stations. A reward of Rs 50,000 has been announced for information leading to their capture. Read full story

Noida dowry case: Nikki Bhati told doctors burns from cylinder blast, not dowry attack

In a significant development in the Nikki Bhati death case, Noida Police revealed that Nikki, in her final moments, told doctors she suffered burns from a gas cylinder blast. This statement contradicts earlier allegations by her sister, Kanchan, who accused Nikki's husband, Vipin, of setting her on fire due to dowry harassment.

The police are now investigating the incident, considering the possibility of an LPG cylinder explosion as the cause of the fatal burns. Read full story

BJP condemns Bihar rally remarks; demands apology from Rahul, Tejashwi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav following a viral video from a rally in Bihar. The video allegedly shows Congress workers using offensive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother.

The BJP termed the incident as "politics at its lowest," accusing the opposition leaders of promoting disrespectful discourse. Read full story

Robin Westman schedules suicide note and video after Minneapolis shooting, cites depression and cancer fears

Robin Westman, 23, who opened fire at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 others, left behind a four-page handwritten letter addressed to family and friends. In the letter, Westman expressed deep remorse, stating, "I don't expect forgiveness" and apologized for the chaos caused.

She mentioned struggling with severe depression, long-standing suicidal thoughts, and a belief that she was dying of cancer. Read full story

RCB breaks silence after Bengaluru stampede, launches 'RCB Cares' initiative

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended a three-month social media hiatus to address the tragic stampede during their IPL victory celebrations on June 4, which resulted in 11 deaths and 75 injuries.

In a heartfelt message, RCB expressed that their previous silence was due to grief and announced the launch of the 'RCB Cares' initiative to support the affected families and focus on community welfare. The franchise emphasized their commitment to healing and support in the wake of the tragedy. Read full story