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Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Election Rigging Audio in Punjab: Akali Dal Claims, Police Deny
Dec 04, 2025 05:12 pm CST
A political storm has erupted in Punjab as Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal shares an alleged leaked audio recording suggesting a conspiracy to prevent opposition candidates from filing nominations for upcoming local elections. While Badal calls it a "democracy being subverted," Patiala Police firmly deny the authenticity of the recording, claiming it's AI-generated and created with malicious intent during the sensitive electoral period.
Former Software Engineer Dies By Suicide in Bengaluru Amid Allegations of Civic Body Harassment
Dec 04, 2025 05:09 pm CST
A 45-year-old former software engineer in Bengaluru took his own life following alleged harassment from civic officials and extortion demands of Rs 20 lakh. The victim's mother has filed a complaint against two individuals who allegedly colluded with Greater Bengaluru Authority officials, leading to her son's mental distress. Police are investigating the case based on evidence including a 10-page suicide note.
Bollywood Producer of 'Taj Mahal' Arrested in Rs 3.35 Crore Land Fraud Scheme in Kanpur
Dec 04, 2025 04:45 pm CST
Irshad Alam, co-producer of the 2005 film 'Taj Mahal', and his associate have been arrested in Prayagraj for allegedly defrauding a businessman of Rs 3.35 crore in a land scam involving government-acquired property in Jajmau, Kanpur. The case includes charges of fraud, extortion, and criminal intimidation, with further arrests expected as investigations continue.
Bengaluru Police Bust Major International Call Conversion Racket Worth Rs 40 Lakh
Dec 04, 2025 04:32 pm CST
Bengaluru cybercrime police have dismantled a sophisticated illegal call conversion operation where international calls were being routed as local calls to facilitate cybercrimes. The raid resulted in the seizure of 28 SIM boxes, nearly 1,200 SIM cards, and equipment worth Rs 40 lakh. The suspects, natives of Kerala, have fled to Dubai as authorities continue investigating the operation's links to broader cybercriminal activities and national security concerns.
Supreme Court Holds States Accountable for Booth Level Officer Deaths Amid Electoral Pressure
Dec 04, 2025 04:14 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over deaths of Booth Level Officers revising voter lists, holding state governments responsible for their working conditions. Chief Justice Surya Kant directed states to grant leave to unwell BLOs and provide substitutes, responding to a petition by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam about 35-40 BLO deaths. The petition alleged Election Commission coercion through Section 32 threats, while opposition parties claim "inhuman" work pressure on electoral staff.
Poor Road Quality in Assam: Congress MP Confronts Nitin Gadkari About NH-37 Conditions Despite Toll Collection
Dec 04, 2025 04:08 pm CST
During a Lok Sabha session, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi highlighted the poor condition of NH-37 between Jorhat and Dibrugarh in Assam, comparing it unfavorably to highways seen in Nitin Gadkari's viral video. The Union Minister acknowledged the issues, attributing damage to heavy rainfall and assured the House that remedial measures had been taken to improve road conditions.
Delhi Air Crisis: Sonia Gandhi Urges Immediate Government Action as Vulnerable Populations Suffer
Dec 04, 2025 03:55 pm CST
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi demands urgent government intervention to address Delhi-NCR's worsening air pollution crisis, emphasizing its severe impact on children and elderly citizens. Opposition leaders protest outside Parliament wearing oxygen masks, calling for the declaration of pollution as a national health emergency and substantive measures beyond annual promises.
India's Electronic Toll Collection System to Replace Traditional Tolls Nationwide Within a Year
Dec 04, 2025 03:50 pm CST
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces plans to implement electronic toll collection across India within a year, replacing traditional toll systems. The NETC program using FASTag technology will enable automatic payments without stopping at toll plazas, revolutionizing highway travel across 4,500 ongoing highway projects worth Rs 10 lakh crore.
Haryana Minister Reveals Critical Flaws in Air Quality Monitoring as Pollution Crisis Deepens
Dec 04, 2025 03:50 pm CST
Haryana Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh admits that air quality monitoring equipment in Gurugram cannot display readings beyond 500 AQI, masking the true severity of pollution. Despite government bans, polythene waste contributes to 40% of regional pollution, with daily burning at 100 locations releasing toxic smoke. The minister warns of serious health impacts while acknowledging that solving this environmental crisis requires significant public participation alongside government action.
Indian Army Veteran Released After 5 Months in Houthi Captivity: Complete Timeline and Diplomatic Efforts
Dec 04, 2025 03:45 pm CST
After five months in Houthi captivity, Indian Army veteran Anilkumar Raveendran has been released from Yemen. The 52-year-old security officer was working aboard the MV Eternity C when it was attacked and sunk in the Red Sea in July 2025. The Indian government coordinated with multiple parties to secure his safe return, with Oman playing a key facilitating role in the diplomatic breakthrough.