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Kerala family killing, defence tender probe and security alerts dominate news

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A man in Kerala’s Thrissur district killed his 24‑year‑old wife, Vismaya, and their 4‑year‑old son, Dhakshin, before trying to kill himself early Thursday. Police say the killings happened at about 12:30 am at Vismaya’s home close to Valappad beach; both victims were from Nattika. The suspect is now in hospital after his suicide attempt and investigators are probing the motive.## Defence Tender Probe Bharat Dynamics Limited awarded a sole contract for missile optical sights to Aindri Defence Advisory, a private firm started by former CMD Siddharth Mishra and his wife. BDL said urgency justified bypassing normal competitive rules. A field check found the Hyderabad‑registered company has no manufacturing facilities and its office is shut.## Delhi Security Measures The Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that recent security checks and traffic limits were based on intelligence about possible breaches of citizen‑rights guidelines. Police argued that a planned march to Parliament could spark serious law‑and‑order trouble.## US Temple Plot Thwarted In the United States, a shooter’s rifle malfunctioned while targeting a Hindu temple, preventing a mass shooting. The suspect was arrested on site and a hate‑crime and counter‑terrorism probe has begun.## Hunger Strike Protest Parents of Ankita Bhandari were briefly detained after a demonstration near India Gate. They are demanding a speedy trial for their daughter’s murder case and have announced an indefinite hunger strike.## Trump Video Backlash Former U.S. President Donald Trump faced online criticism after posting a graphic video of a tiger attack followed by a political promotion, sparking complaints about insensitive content.## Context These incidents show how personal crimes, procurement controversies and security concerns can quickly become national headlines, prompting police action and public debate.

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