B'luru real estate tycoon found dead: Cops suspect suicide; I-T had raided his office

Real estate magnate CJ Roy, founder of Confident Group, was discovered deceased at his Bengaluru office on Friday, sustaining bullet injuries from his licensed firearm. Authorities suspect suicide, with the final cause of death pending a post-mortem examination. The incident occurred shortly after the Income Tax Department reportedly conducted searches at his premises.

Defence allocation in Budget 2026: Experts urge sustained capex rise; focus on R&D, local output

As India's Union Budget approaches, defence spending is under scrutiny. Experts advocate for a substantial, sustained hike in defence capital expenditure, emphasizing domestic manufacturing and technological advancement. While geopolitical tensions necessitate increased spending, the focus must be on strategic calibration rather than indiscriminate increases to bolster national security and industrial capabilities.