This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Floar Swain.
Today is the 20th of January and here are the headlines.
Sealdah Court Sentences Sanjay Roy to Life for Doctor's Murder
A Sealdah court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for raping and murdering a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in August. Roy was convicted on Saturday, nearly six months after his arrest. The court imposed a Rs 50,000 fine and ordered the West Bengal government to pay Rs 1.7 million in compensation to the victim’s family. While the judge considered a possible death sentence, junior doctors at RG Kar expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict.
Supreme Court Rules on Custody of Bengaluru Techie's Son
The Supreme Court ruled that the minor son of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash will remain in the custody of his estranged wife, Nikita Singhania, who faces charges of abetting his suicide. The court denied a request from Subhash’s mother, Anju Devi, to grant her custody, citing the child’s lack of familiarity with her. Justice Nagarathna remarked that Anju Devi was "virtually a stranger" to the child, solidifying the court’s decision in favor of Singhania.
Complaint Filed Against Kejriwal Over Alleged Election Malpractices
A complaint has been filed against AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly distributing chairs and sweeping machines in his constituency. Election officials in New Delhi will forward the complaint to Delhi Police for further action. With the Delhi Assembly elections less than two weeks away, political campaigns have intensified. Congress leader Sachin Pilot criticized the ongoing battle between AAP’s city government and the BJP-led central government, claiming his party offers a better option for the people.
Trump's Second Inauguration Amid Freezing Temperatures
Crowds are gathering in Washington, DC, as Donald Trump prepares for his second presidential inauguration. Due to freezing temperatures, the ceremony has been moved indoors. Trump will deliver a speech following the oath and attend three inaugural balls, with approximately 200,000 supporters expected. A day before the inauguration, Trump rallied at Capitol One Arena, discussing topics like Middle East Ceasefire, TikTok, and his Day 1 Actions. He also mentioned plans to visit Los Angeles later this week.
Hyderabad Man Shot Dead During Food Delivery in Washington, DC
Koyyada Ravi Teja, 26, was shot dead outside a building in Washington, DC, while delivering a food order for his part-time job. Teja, who had recently completed his master’s in the U.S., was reportedly confronted by robbers as they tried to escape, and was shot point-blank. He suffered two bullet wounds and died on the spot. Teja had been looking forward to marriage and settling down, according to his family from Green Hills Colony, Hyderabad.
This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.
