Bengaluru man kills wife with knife she kept for self-defence
Bengaluru: A 28-year-old choreographer was allegedly murdered by her husband at their Vishweshwaraiah Layout residence after he overheard her discussing their marital problems during a video call with a male friend. The incident took place late on Tuesday night.
The victim, B Navyashree, and her husband, Kiran, 31, had been facing marital discord since their marriage in 2021. The situation escalated on the night of the murder when Kiran, who had left home a week prior, re-entered the house using a duplicate key while Navyashree was away.
According to police, Kiran hid in the puja room after entering the house at around 9:50 PM. Navyashree returned home with a friend, Aishwarya, around 11 PM. After dinner, while Aishwarya was asleep, Navyashree made a video call to a male friend in the hall, during which she complained about Kiran’s behaviour and his struggles with an inferiority complex due to her rising career.
After the call, Navyashree encountered Kiran, who accused her of having an affair. A heated argument ensued, during which Kiran threatened to kill her. Fearing for her life, Navyashree retrieved a knife from the kitchen for self-defence and went back to bed, holding the knife.
Later, Kiran struck Navyashree on the head with an iron rod, waking her up. In the ensuing struggle, Kiran managed to seize the knife from her and fatally slit her throat.
Aishwarya, who was asleep beside Navyashree, was unaware of the attack until she woke up the following morning to find her friend lying in a pool of blood. Kiran was arrested the same day.
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Beauty of democracy: Tharoor congratulates BJP on civic body poll win in his constituency
New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday, while lauding the win of the UDF in Kerala local bodies elections, also congratulated the BJP for its historic performance in his Thiruvananthapuram constituency, calling it the "beauty of democracy".
In a post on X, he said the people's verdict must be respected, whether for the UDF overall or for the BJP in his constituency.
"What a day of amazing results in the Kerala local self-government elections! The mandate is clear, and the democratic spirit of the state shines through.
"A huge congratulations to @UDFKerala for a truly impressive win across various local bodies! This is a massive endorsement and a powerful signal ahead of the state legislative elections. Hard work, a strong message and anti-incumbency have all clearly paid off to achieve a much better result than in 2020," Tharoor said.
He said he also acknowledges the historic performance of the BJP in Thiruvananthapuram, and "offer humble congratulations on their significant victory in the city corporation - a strong showing that marks a notable shift in the capital's political landscape."
Tharoor said he campaigned for a change from 45 years of the LDF "misrule", but the voters have ultimately rewarded another party that also sought a clear change in governance.
"That is the beauty of democracy. The people's verdict must be respected, whether for the UDF overall or for the BJP in my constituency.
"We will continue to work for the betterment of Kerala, advocating for the people's needs and upholding the principles of good governance. Onwards and upwards!" Tharoor, who is the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, said.
The lotus bloomed in the state capital as the BJP-led NDA achieved a resounding win in the polls for the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, snatching it from the CPI(M)-led LDF and marking an end to 45 years of continuous Left rule in the local body.
The win in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation will act as a boost for the BJP in the 2026 Assembly polls, especially in the state capital.
Of the 101 wards in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the BJP won 50, LDF 29, UDF 19 and two wards were won by independent candidates.
The BJP is one seat short of a decisive majority in the corporation.
Besides this, the NDA retained the Palakkad municipality after a close battle with the Congress-led UDF and wrested the Thrippunithura Municipality from the grand old party.
In Thrissur, from where Suresh Gopi won in the Lok Sabha polls last year, the BJP won 18 out of the 46 wards in Kodungallur Municipality, eight in Thrissur Corporation, two each in Guruvayoor and Vadakkancherry municipalities, seven in Kunnamkulam Municipality, six in Irinjalakuda Municipality and one in Chalakudy Municipality.
