Kolar: A newly married couple's fight within hours of their marriage in Chambarasana village, KGF taluk, Kolar district has resulted in the deaths of both the bride and the groom.

The couple, Likhita Sri and Naveen, had just celebrated their wedding on 7th August. Shortly after completing their marriage rituals, they reportedly got into a fight. Both sustained serious injuries and were immediately admitted to KGF Hospital. Tragically, Likhita Sri succumbed to her injuries, and Naveen, who was transferred to a hospital in Kolar for further treatment, also passed away.

Naveen, from Chambarasanahalli village, KGF taluk, and Likhita Sri, from Bainapally village, Andhra Pradesh, had been in a relationship for several years before marrying. The Andersonpet police have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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New Delhi (PTI): Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia has died after a prolonged illness. He was 80.

Ruia, who co-founded metals-to-technology conglomerate Essar with his brother Ravi, died in Mumbai around 23.55 hrs on November 25, family sources said.

He had returned from the US, where he was undergoing treatment, about a month back.

His mortal remains will be kept at Ruia House from 1 pm to 3 pm on Tuesday. The funeral procession will leave from Ruia House at 4 pm towards the Hindu Worli Crematorium.

Shashi, a first-generation entrepreneur industrialist, started his career in 1965 under the guidance of his father Nand Kishore Ruia.

He, along with his brother Ravi, laid the foundation of Essar in 1969 by constructing an outer breakwater at Chennai Port. The group expanded into various sectors, including steel, oil refining, exploration and production, telecom, power, and construction.

He is survived by his wife Manju and two sons Prashant and Anshuman.