Evening news wrap: Govt approves deal for 114 Rafale jets, combat missiles; family of Indian student killed by US cop receives Rs 260 cr & more | India News

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Led by Rajnath Singh Defense Acquisition Council Cleared Rs 3.6 lakh crore Rafale, Missile and AS-HAPS contracts

Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh It approved the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets, combat missiles, air-ship based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (AS-HAPS) and other defense equipment from France at an estimated cost of Rs 3.6 lakh crore. The Council has granted Acceptance of Requirements (AON) for the Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) project, which is set to strengthen Indian Air ForceIts air superiority and long-range strike capabilities. Read the full story

Family of 23-year-old Indian student killed in Seattle police car shooting settles for $29 million

The family of 23-year-old Indian student Janhvi Kandula, who died after being hit by a Seattle police car in January 2023, has reached a $29 million (about Rs 260 crore) settlement with city authorities. Police Officer Kevin Dave was driving 74 mph while responding to an emergency call at the time of the collision. Bodycam footage later showed another officer commenting on the incident, which drew public criticism and led to his dismissal. Seattle City Attorney Erica Evans said the settlement is intended to give the family some closure and about $20 million will be covered by city insurance. Read the full story

Haryana woman traveling in an e-rickshaw was crushed to death by a drunken police car.

Nikita Bajaj, a 24-year-old Gurgaon-based private sector employee, died after a speeding car driven by Haryana Police Head Constable Amit Kumar rear-ended him along with his brother in an e-rickshaw near Kali Paltan Bridge in Ambala Cantonment on Wednesday evening, police said. The impact threw him onto the road and the car ran over him; He was taken to Civil Hospital in Ambala City where doctors declared him brought dead. The accused officer posted in Ambala area has been arrested. Police said the allegations are being examined and the case is under investigation with an autopsy scheduled. Read the full story

Lamborghini accident case: Kanpur court grants bail to Shivam Mishra

A Kanpur court has granted bail to Shivam Mishra, arrested in connection with a Lamborghini accident on VIP Road that left three injured. Mishra was released on a personal bond of Rs 20,000. Police took him into custody after tracing him to Kanpur for repeated non-cooperation and failure to appear for questioning; The initial claim of another person, Mohan Lal, that he was driving, was rejected by the court. Read the full story

Bangladesh: BNP leader Mahibuzzaman Kochi died at the polling station

BNP’s metropolitan leader Mahibuzzaman Kochi (60) died on Thursday morning after being pushed to death by rival Jamaat supporters at a polling station in Khulna, Bangladesh, party officials said. It has been alleged that Khulna Metropolitan BNP’s former office secretary Kachi was pushed and hit on the head while opposing the campaign inside the Khulna Aliya Madrasa polling station. He was later declared brought dead at the hospital. Jamaat officials disputed the account, saying no one was pushed. BNP leaders demanded immediate arrest of those involved. Read the full story