Meghalaya
State in northeastern India
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Meghalaya is a state in northeast India. Its capital is Shillong. Meghalaya was formed on 21 January 1972 by carving out two districts from the Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills and the Garo Hills. The estimated population of Meghalaya in 2014 was 3,211,474. Meghalaya covers an area of approximately 22,429 square kilometres, with a length-to-breadth ratio of about 3:1. The state is bound to the south by the Bangladeshi divisions of Mymensingh and Sylhet, to the west by the Bangladeshi division of Rangpur, and to the north and east by India's State of Assam.
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Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Raj Kushwaha actual mastermind; aides killed as ‘favour to friend’Police have identified Raj Kushwaha as the mastermind behind the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi, revealing it was a favor, not a contract killing. Raja's wife, Sonam, played a key role in the plot, which..IndiaTimes - Published | |
New twist in Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: Sonam Raghuvanshi's cousin Jitendra Raghuvanshi's name emerges, how is he involved in Raja's murder?On May 23, 2025, Sonam allegedly used a UPI account to make initial payments to the contract killers to murder her husband Raja Raghuvanshi.DNA - Published | |
Honeymoon murder: A tragic case, but it must not define Meghalaya, says Youth netaSonam Raghuvanshi and four others are in custody in Shillong, suspected of murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, whose body was discovered near Weisawdong Falls. Sonam's medical tests are underway,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Honeymoon murder case: How a 'mangalsutra' made Sonam prime suspect in Raja Raghuvanshi's death, Meghalaya top cop revealsMeghalaya police cracked the honeymoon murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi, revealing that his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, orchestrated his killing. Sonam's 'mangalsutra' and ring, left behind at a homestay,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Without sanskar, children become like Sonam': Kailash Vijayvargiya's take on Meghalaya murder case; says Indore 'shamed' because of herMadhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya stressed the importance of instilling 'sanskar' (culture) in children, cautioning against them becoming like Sonam, the prime accused in the Meghalaya..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: All five accused sent to 8 day police custody; probe intensifiesIndiaTimes - Published | |
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'Because of one Sonam...': Raja Raghuvanshi's family apologise as murder case 'tarnish' Meghalaya's image; thank its government for supportThe family of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore businessman allegedly murdered by his wife, apologized to the Meghalaya government for tarnishing the state's image. Raja's brother thanked the Meghalaya..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Meghalaya murder case: Sonam Raghuvanshi allegedly paid a large sum of Rs... to contract killers for husband Raja Raghuvanshi's murder, police say...According to a Meghalaya Police officer, she initially paid Rs 15000 to the killers, which she had taken from Raja's wallet during the crime.DNA - Published | |
Meghalaya murder: Sonam’s call to saas on day of Raja death under cops’ scannerA phone call between Sonam Raghuvanshi and her mother-in-law is under scrutiny in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. Police suspect the call occurred moments before or even during the planning of Raja's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Cried for an hour after funeral': Raj Kushwaha's family claims he's innocent in Meghalaya murder caseRaj Kushwaha's family in Indore is reeling from his arrest, accused of conspiring with Sonam Raghuvanshi to murder her husband Raja during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Raj, an employee of Sonam's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Social media post from Raja Raghuvanshi's account confirmed cops' suspicionsMeghalaya Police uncovered a meticulously planned murder disguised as a honeymoon trip. Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore transporter, was found dead near Weisawdong Falls. Suspicion arose when newlyweds..IndiaTimes - Published | Meghalaya horror: Sonam returned to MP after hubby's murder, met lover, then left for UP, cops saySonam Raghuvanshi is accused of plotting her husband's murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Police investigations reveal she returned to Indore, met her alleged lover, and then resurfaced in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meghalaya murder case: Accused gets slapped at Indore airport by unknown man - VideoThe Meghalaya murder case has sparked national outrage after an Indore businessman was allegedly killed during his honeymoon. His wife, Sonam, is implicated, with evidence suggesting her involvement...IndiaTimes - Published | Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: In last phone call with mother, Raja Raghuvanshi said...In what turned out to be her last conversation with her son, Raja Raghuvanshi's mother asked him if he had eaten anything and when he would come back home. Neither of them were remotely aware that they..DNA - Published |
Murder in hills of Meghalaya: The masterminds and three accused; people behind chilling killing of Raja RaghuvanshiA honeymoon trip turned deadly in Meghalaya as Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi was found murdered. His newlywed wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, and her alleged lover, Raj Kushwaha, are accused of..IndiaTimes - Published | Morning news wrap: Wife allegedly murdered husband with lover's help in Meghalaya; woman burned by family in honor killing over live-in partner & moreIndiaTimes - Published |
Honeymoon murder case: Meghalaya cops solve murder in 7 days, prove efficiencyMeghalaya's Deputy CM, Prestone Tynsong, lauded the state police for swiftly solving the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, countering claims of inefficiency. Following the arrest of the victim's wife, the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'She was always smiling, deeply religious': Neighbours of Meghalaya murder case accused Sonam RaghuvanshiIn Indore's Kushwaha Nagar, shock and disbelief grip the community as Sonam Raghuvanshi, once known as a pious and cheerful girl, stands accused of orchestrating her husband's murder during their..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Meghalaya murder: One of the accused took people to victim Raja's murder, eyewitness says; 'I recalled after seeing his photo in media'In a shocking turn of events in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, one of the arrested suspects, Raj Singh Kushwaha, reportedly drove mourners to the funeral of the victim, Raja Raghuvanshi, in..IndiaTimes - Published | Honeymoon murder: Meghalaya Police get 7-day transit custody of Indore bizman's alleged killers; will bring them to ShillongMeghalaya Police have secured transit remand for three men accused of murdering an Indore businessman, Raja Raghuvanshi, in Meghalaya. The trio was allegedly hired by Raghuvanshi's wife, Sonam, who..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meghalaya murder case: 'Raja was reluctant for Shillong trip', says family; Sonam and victim wore expensive jewellery to honeymoonThe murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya has taken a shocking turn as his mother reveals he was hesitant about the honeymoon. Sonam, his wife, planned the trip but didn't book..IndiaTimes - Published | Honeymoon horror: Meghalaya Police arrives in UP; takes custody of Sonam RaghuvanshiSonam Raghuvanshi, accused of plotting her husband's murder during their honeymoon, has been taken into custody by Meghalaya police from Uttar Pradesh. Three individuals have already been arrested,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: What is Raghuwanshi App, through which Raja and Sonam met?Raja did not want to go on a honeymoon. Sonam forcibly booked tickets for him while she did not book the return tickets.DNA - Published | Meghalaya honeymoon case: Raja's autopsy report reveals two head injuries; killers used sharp cutting weaponRaja Raghuvanshi was murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, with the autopsy revealing he died from sharp weapon injuries. His wife, Sonam, and three accomplices have been arrested after..IndiaTimes - Published |
Top 5 news of the day: Wife of Meghalaya honeymooner arrested; Rahul Gandhi asks EC for 'exact date' to publish voter rolls; & moreA woman in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly plotting her husband's murder during their honeymoon with her lover and hired killers. Rahul Gandhi urged the Election Commission to disclose the..IndiaTimes - Published | Meghalaya murder case: ‘When she called me ...’ — How Sonam’s brother reacted after her phone callSonam Raghuvanshi faced arrest in connection with her husband's murder. The arrest occurred on the Varanasi-Ghazipur highway. She allegedly planned the crime during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Three..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meghalaya honeymoon murder twist: 'Sonam suddenly surfaced,' say cops; reveal key details of arrested 'hitmen'Meghalaya Police clarified that Sonam Raghuvanshi voluntarily surrendered at Nandganj Police Station in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the honeymoon murder case. She is currently under the..IndiaTimes - Published | Wife ‘surrenders’, 3 others arrested: How police cracked Meghalaya honeymoon murder case; timeline of key eventsIn a shocking twist to the Meghalaya murder case, Sonam Raghuvanshi allegedly confessed to plotting her husband Raja's murder during their honeymoon in Shillong. Meghalaya DGP I Nongrang stated Sonam..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indore honeymoon murder case: Who is Raj Kushwaha, Sonam Raghuvanshi's 'boyfriend', alleged mastermind behind Raja Raghuvanshi's murder in Meghalaya, shocking details reveal...A large-scale search operation is underway across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to find the remaining accused.DNA - Published | Indore couple case: Raja Raghuvansi's wife Sonam was found at Varanasi-Ghazipur main road, says UP PoliceMeanwhile, three assailants from Madhya Pradesh have also been caught in connection with the killing of Raja Raghuvanshi, a tourist who went missing with his wife in Meghalaya last month.DNA - Published |
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'If you've lost confidence in state police...': Meghalaya minister on CBI probe demand in Indore couple case; 'We only want justice to prevail'Meghalaya minister Alexander Hek has affirmed the state's dedication to ensuring justice in the case of the missing Indore couple, Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi. Amid growing calls for a CBI probe, Hek..IndiaTimes - Published | Meghalaya murder: MP CM Mohan Yadav seeks CBI probe; search on for Indore womanMadhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has urged Home Minister Amit Shah for a CBI investigation into the disappearance of an Indore couple in Meghalaya. While Raja Rajuvanshi was found dead, his..IndiaTimes - Published |
3,000 steps to death: A borrowed watch, tattoo, and a vanished bride - Honeymoon horror in hills of MeghalayaA newlywed couple's trip to Meghalaya turned tragic after they vanished from Nongriat. Raja Raghuvanshi's body was discovered in a gorge near Weisawdong Falls, identified by a tattoo and his..IndiaTimes - Published | Watch: Guwahati submerged as heavy rain causes severe waterloggingGuwahati experienced severe waterlogging due to incessant rainfall, leading to rescue operations by various agencies. The city recorded its highest-ever May rainfall, intensifying the impact of a..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Calcutta HC reverses RPF trooper's sacking over 'mutiny' FB postCalcutta HC overturned the dismissal of an RPF constable who allegedly praised a colleague for fatally shooting a senior officer during the 2018 Meghalaya elections and cautioned about a potential..IndiaTimes - Published | Nagaland Lottery Result TODAY 1pm, 6 PM, 8 PM LIVE UPDATES: Dear Cupid Wednesday 1 pm winners for April 16 DECLARED; check winners listThese Legal States are Nagaland, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Mizoram, Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa, Manipur, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, and Assam. The first prize in all three lotteries..DNA - Published |
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India fifth most polluted country whereas Byrnihat in Meghalaya the world’s most polluted city: IQAir ReportIndia ranked as the fifth most polluted country in the world in 2024, with Byrnihat, Meghalaya, recognized as the most polluted metropolitan area globally. Despite a 7% decline in PM2.5 levels, New..IndiaTimes - Published | Six illegals on way to Mumbai held in MeghalayaIndiaTimes - Published |
