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Fatal Bridge Collapse in Madhya Pradesh: Man Dies Returning from Sister's Wedding
Dec 02, 2025 02:08 am CST
A 35-year-old former CRPF jawan, Devendra Singh Dhakad, died after a bridge collapsed in Nayagaon, Madhya Pradesh. He was returning from his sister's wedding when the incident occurred during ongoing repairs of the 1980-built structure. Authorities have suspended officials, ordered an investigation, and closed the bridge that had multiple structural deficiencies identified in previous surveys.
Governor Residences Renamed: Raj Bhavans Become Lok Bhavans in PM Modi's Public Service Initiative
Dec 02, 2025 02:07 am CST
The Indian government is transforming official governor residences from Raj Bhavans to Lok Bhavans across multiple states, reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of citizen-focused governance. This renaming joins other symbolic changes like Kartavya Path and Seva Teerth, emphasizing that government institutions exist to serve the people rather than exercise power.
Sunjay Kapur's Mother Alleges Massive Asset Concealment by Daughter-in-Law in Rs 30,000 Crore Inheritance Battle
Dec 02, 2025 01:53 am CST
In a high-stakes legal battle at the Delhi High Court, Rani Kapur, mother of late businessman Sunjay Kapur, has accused her daughter-in-law Priya Sachdev Kapur of concealing substantial assets following her son's unexpected death. With Sunjay's annual salary of Rs 60 crore but only Rs 1.7 crore found in his accounts, the 80-year-old mother challenges the legitimacy of a Will that excludes her from the Rs 30,000 crore Sona Group empire that she helped build with her late husband.
Madras High Court Orders Karthigai Deepam to be Lit at Historical Deepathoon Pillar in Thirupparankundram
Dec 02, 2025 01:53 am CST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ruled that the Karthigai Deepam festival lamp must be lit at both the traditional Uchi Pillaiyar Temple location and the ancient Deepathoon pillar in Thirupparankundram, Madurai. Justice GR Swaminathan affirmed the temple's rights over the historical pillar despite opposition from temple administrators and the nearby Dargah, emphasizing that lighting the lamp at this long-unused site represents a necessary assertion of the temple's legal claim to the property.
Rajasthan Police Capture Punjab Man Spying for Pakistan's ISI: Transmitting Military Intelligence Through WhatsApp
Dec 02, 2025 01:47 am CST
The CID Intelligence Wing of Rajasthan Police has arrested Prakash Singh alias Badal, a 34-year-old Punjab resident, for espionage activities on behalf of Pakistan's ISI. He was caught near a military area in Sri Ganganagar while transmitting sensitive information about Indian Army movements across border states using compromised WhatsApp accounts. The suspect had been receiving substantial payments for sending photographs and videos of military installations, infrastructure, and troop movements to Pakistani handlers.
75-Year-Old Ex-Nurse Loses Rs 48 Lakh Life Savings in Sophisticated Digital Arrest Scam in Andhra Pradesh
Dec 02, 2025 01:39 am CST
A 75-year-old retired nurse in Andhra Pradesh fell victim to a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam, losing his entire life savings of Rs 48 lakh. Criminals impersonating CBI and ED officials trapped him in a continuous video call, isolating him from help while creating fictitious legal emergencies. Police have arrested three suspects and recovered Rs 32 lakh in cash along with evidence of the multi-state cybercrime operation.
NIA Conducts Multiple Raids in J&K and UP Following Delhi Car Bomb Blast Investigation
Dec 02, 2025 01:39 am CST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its probe into the Delhi car bomb blast with new raids across Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh, seizing digital devices and incriminating materials. This follows earlier searches at premises of prime accused Dr. Muzammil Shakeel Ganie and Dr. Shaheen Saeed in Faridabad. Seven key suspects have been arrested in connection with the November 10 bombing near Red Fort that killed eleven people, as authorities continue pursuing all leads in this terror attack case.
Delhi's Yamuna River Remains Polluted Despite Rs 5,536 Crore Investment: Infrastructure Gaps Revealed
Dec 02, 2025 01:34 am CST
Despite significant investment of Rs 5,536 crore over three years, the Yamuna River continues flowing polluted through Delhi due to critical infrastructure deficiencies. The Ministry of Jal Shakti identified a 414 MLD sewage treatment shortfall, missing industrial treatment plants, delayed upgrades, and inadequate solid waste processing as key factors preventing river restoration despite ongoing cleanup programs and relatively clean water entering the city.
Karnataka Political Unity: Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar's Strategic Breakfast Diplomacy With 'Naati Koli'
Dec 02, 2025 01:30 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar demonstrate political unity through their second scheduled breakfast meeting featuring 'naati koli' (country chicken). This diplomatic engagement, backed by Congress central leadership, aims to strengthen their collaborative governance efforts and dispel rumors of internal party factions.
Finance Minister Confirms LIC's Adani Investments Follow Standard Procedures Without Ministry Interference
Dec 02, 2025 01:26 am CST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has clarified that LIC's investments in Adani Group companies follow strict due diligence protocols without any direction from the Finance Ministry. The state-owned insurer's investment decisions are made independently according to established regulations, with comprehensive oversight mechanisms in place. LIC's exposure to Adani Group represents a small portion of its diverse Rs 41 lakh crore investment portfolio spanning 351 publicly listed companies.