India News Live Updates,13 August 2026: Two murder cases reported in Kerala within hours

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge held the 'Vijay Shankhnaad' rally at Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan in Uttarakhand on Saturday. Two days after the event, on August 10, a right-wing outfit called Shri Ram Sena conducted a 'shuddhikaran' havan at the same venue. The ritual, described as a purification ceremony, was performed at the spot where Kharge had addressed supporters. Kharge publicly responded to the act, stating that it had humiliated him personally.

A relative of Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan has been arrested on charges of cheating a man out of Rs 2.17 crore. The accused, identified as Tanay, was taken into custody after criminal cases were registered against him. Minister Mahajan confirmed that Tanay is a distant relative of his. The minister acknowledged the legal proceedings that have been initiated against the accused.

Tensions escalated along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border on Wednesday following an alleged firing incident. Eleven indigenous people from Assam were reportedly injured in the incident. In response, local groups launched an economic blockade targeting Arunachal Pradesh. Police resorted to firing to disperse protesting crowds amid the unrest. The situation remains tense as student bodies and local organizations continue their demonstration against the alleged attack.

Pune-based social media influencer Rohan Jadhav, known locally as a 'reel star', has been arrested in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud case. Authorities revealed that Jadhav surrendered before a court after police froze all his bank accounts and financial assets. The case involves a suspected Hong Kong connection, pointing to the international scope of the alleged fraud. Officials have been investigating the financial trail linked to Jadhav's cryptocurrency dealings.

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