QWrap: Keenan-Reuben Murder Verdict, Honda BR-V Launched, And More

Here’s a quick wrap of the day’s top stories.

QWrap: 05.05.16

1. Keenan-Reuben Murder: Accused Found Guilty, Sentenced to Life

All four accused in the murder of Keenan Santos and Reuben Fernandez have been found guilty by a special court in Mumbai. The accused – Jitendra Rana, Sunil Bodh, Satish Dulhaj and Dipak Tival – have been sentenced to life imprisonment until death.

2. Finance Bill Passed in Lok Sabha

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The proposed amendments of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Bill was discussed in the lower house of Parliament.

3. West Bengal Polls Phase Six: Enclave Dwellers Vote for First Time

Dwellers of the erstwhile enclaves in Cooch Behar voted for the first time on Thursday, marking another giant leap in their absorption into India after nearly seven decades of stateless existence, as the staggered West Bengal Assembly polls came to an end after the sixth and final phase of balloting involving 25 constituencies.

4. Five ‘Virat’ Records That Make Kohli The Perfect Khel Ratna Candidate

India’s Test captain Virat Kohli has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the BCCI. The Delhi player has led India to several memorable victories during the course of his career.

The Quint takes a look at Virat Kohli’s career through numbers.

5. Equal Pay For Women In Cricket; Realistic? Fair? Possible?

Cricket in this sense operates as a mini market, moving resources to the various means of production most efficient at creating revenues. To be fair, however, cricket almost consistently steered clear of racial discrimination.

6. Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Honda BR-V

Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) has finally launched the BR-V at a starting price tag of Rs 8.75 lakh for the petrol variant and Rs 9.9 lakh for the diesel variant (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi). The Japanese automaker had first showcased the car during the 2016 Delhi Auto-Expo.