Here's a summary of the latest news regarding Radhika Yadav, the Air India crash, Karnataka, and Shefali Jariwala:
Radhika Yadav Murder Case
Radhika Yadav, a 25-year-old state-level tennis player, was allegedly murdered by her father, Deepak Yadav, at their Gurugram residence. The incident occurred on Thursday, July 10, 2025, and Deepak Yadav has confessed to the crime. He was arrested, and a court has sent him to police custody for further investigation. The murder weapon, a licensed .32 bore revolver, was recovered from the house.
According to police reports, Deepak Yadav fired multiple rounds, with three bullets hitting Radhika in the back while she was in the kitchen. However, the postmortem report indicates that Radhika sustained four gunshot wounds, all located on her chest, contradicting the initial police reports.
Radhika's mother, Manju Yadav, was reportedly present on the same floor of the house during the incident. She claimed she was unaware of the motive behind the killing, stating she had a fever and was resting in her room.
The police are investigating all possible angles in the murder, including the mother's whereabouts during the shooting. Initial reports suggest a disagreement regarding Radhika's tennis academy as a potential motive. Some sources indicate that Deepak Yadav was unhappy with Radhika running the academy. There are also reports that he resented being taunted for living off his daughter's income. However, investigations have revealed that Deepak Yadav earns a substantial income from rental properties.
Radhika had represented India on the junior tennis circuit and was ranked 1999 by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). She transitioned to coaching after an injury curtailed her playing career and was running a tennis academy.
Air India Crash Investigation
A preliminary report on the Air India 171 crash that occurred in Ahmedabad last month is expected soon. The crash, involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route to London Gatwick, resulted in 260 fatalities.
Investigators are focusing on the possibility of fuel control switch movement as a potential cause for the dual engine failure shortly after takeoff. Preliminary findings suggest that switches controlling fuel flow to the jet's two engines were turned off. However, it remains unclear whether this was intentional or accidental. No mechanical fault has been identified so far. The aircraft's black boxes (cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder) have been recovered and are being analyzed.
The Civil Aviation Minister has emphasized transparency and accountability in the probe. The Ahmedabad crash was the first time that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner suffered a fatal accident resulting in hull loss.
Karnataka News
Karnataka is making progress in establishing a defence corridor in the state. The Union Defence Minister has responded positively to the proposal. The Karnataka government is also working on acquiring land for a high-tech defence and aerospace park near Devanahalli. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to address farmers' concerns regarding land acquisition.
Other news from Karnataka includes updates on heart attack deaths in Hassan, arrests in the KIADB double compensation scam in Dharwad, and the passing of veteran statesman N. Thippanna. The government is also planning to table an anti-fake news law in the monsoon Assembly session.
Shefali Jariwala Death Case
The sudden death of actress and model Shefali Jariwala on June 27, 2025, is under police investigation. The 42-year-old was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Andheri but was declared dead on arrival.
Initial reports suggested a cardiac arrest as the cause of death. However, police are also investigating possible links to her medication, including anti-aging treatments. She had reportedly taken a Vitamin C IV drip on the day of her death. Police are also considering whether fasting and medication contributed to her death. Statements have been recorded from family members and house staff, and forensic experts have collected samples from her residence.
