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NEW DELHI, 25 MAY

A 25-year-old man allegedly killed his 10-month-old daughter in Delhi’s Bhalswa Dairy area, police said on Monday, citing financial distress as the motive. The accused, identified as Deepak, allegedly strangled the infant, dumped her body in a septic tank, and later fabricated a kidnapping story to mislead investigators.

According to police, Deepak drugged his wife and elder daughter on Saturday night by lacing their food or drink with an intoxicating substance before committing the crime. He later claimed the child had been kidnapped when he stepped out to buy milk and biscuits on Sunday morning. However, CCTV footage failed to support his account, and he eventually confessed during interrogation, leading to the recovery of the body.

Separately, reports note that raising a child in India involves significant financial planning, with average monthly costs estimated at around Rs 18,000, totalling Rs 7-8 lakh in the first five years. Expenses include food, infant formula, cereals, diapers, and hygiene essentials. Diapers alone may cost Rs 2,000-Rs 5,000 per month, while milk, formula, and baby care products add further recurring costs.

MUMBAI, 25 MAY

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Monday said its over four lakh members would not work with Ranveer Singh following his last-minute exit from Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don 3’ which has been in production for three years.

Akhtar and his partner Ritesh Sidhwani had filed a complaint against Singh before the Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA), which then referred the matter to FWICE.

‘Don 3’ was yet to begin shooting. The producers claim that more than Rs 45 crore had already been spent in the pre-production phase.

“We wrote a letter to you but there was no reply so no member from FWICE will work with you,” FWICE honorary general secretary Ashok Dubey said.

Ashoke Pandit, chief advisor to FWICE said Singh withdrew from the film three weeks before shooting was scheduled to begin.

NEW DELHI/ GANDHINAGAR, 25 MAY The government confirmed no Ebola cases have been reported in India, with Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewing preparedness measures. Nadda instructed all entry points to ensure vigilant screening, and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to remain ready for testing and surveillance.

Meanwhile, Gujarat has intensified screening at Ahmedabad Airport for passengers from Uganda, Congo, and South Sudan, with no cases reported.

State health minister Praful Panseriya assured, “There is not a single case of Ebola in Gujarat or India; there is no need to panic,” and additional beds and isolation wards have been set up as a precaution.

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