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Kerala family killing, defence tender probe and security alerts dominate news
Reported by Vivek Joshi (Copy Editor) · Indian Express - India ·
Confirmed by a second source: ABC News - Top Stories
Photo: Openverse - wikimediaA 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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