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UP Road Rage: Motorcyclist Dragged 500 Meters After Calling Car a "Tin Box" - Two Arrested
Nov 28, 2025 12:59 am CST
In a shocking road rage incident in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, two men were arrested for assaulting a motorcyclist named Riyasat and dragging him on their car's bonnet for 500 meters after he referred to their vehicle as a "tin box." The incident, captured on video, occurred on Nagal Tapri Road, leading to the arrest of the car driver Raunak and his accomplice Masrik. Police have registered a case and seized the vehicle involved in this dangerous confrontation.
Major Rs 11-Crore Mid-Day Meal Scheme Fraud Exposed in Uttar Pradesh: Five Arrested Including Teacher and Village Head
Nov 28, 2025 12:58 am CST
A sophisticated fraud scheme involving approximately Rs 11 crore from the mid-day meal program has been uncovered in Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. Authorities have arrested five individuals and filed charges against 45 people for manipulating Excel spreadsheets in the education department's IVRS portal to divert funds to select schools. The arrested suspects include a village head, headmaster, school committee president, and an assistant teacher, with further arrests expected as the investigation continues.
Supreme Court Directs Centre to Frame Strict Law Protecting Dignity of People with Disabilities
Nov 28, 2025 12:54 am CST
India's Supreme Court has called for stringent legislation similar to the SC-ST Act to criminalize derogatory remarks against people with disabilities and rare genetic disorders. The court directed social media influencers who made insensitive jokes to conduct monthly programs featuring success stories of disabled individuals and raise funds for treatment, particularly for those with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The bench also emphasized the need for an independent regulatory body to monitor offensive content on digital platforms.
Karnataka Political Crisis: BJP Predicts Congress Split as Siddaramaiah-DKS Power Struggle Intensifies
Nov 28, 2025 12:45 am CST
The Karnataka Congress faces potential internal division as the power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reaches a critical point. BJP state chief BY Vijayendra predicts a party split following the passing of an alleged midterm leadership transfer agreement, with supporters of both leaders mobilizing to secure their preferred outcome as Congress leadership attempts to resolve the growing crisis.
Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Tesla Inc in Trademark Battle Against Tesla Power India
Nov 28, 2025 12:38 am CST
The Delhi High Court has granted an interim injunction favoring Tesla Inc in a trademark dispute with Tesla Power India, prohibiting the Indian company from using 'Tesla Power' or 'Tesla Power USA' trademarks for electric vehicles, batteries, and related products due to potential customer confusion and misrepresentation of origin.
Bihar Teen's Dangerous Road Stunts Targeting Schoolgirls Prompt Police Investigation
Nov 28, 2025 12:11 am CST
Police in Bihar's Nalanda district have launched an investigation after viral videos showed a teenager performing dangerous stunts on busy roads to intimidate schoolgirls. The footage, which sparked public outrage, shows the boy jumping into traffic and performing somersaults to frighten passing students, raising serious concerns about public safety and the growing trend of dangerous social media-inspired behaviors among youth.
Nationwide Medical College Scam: ED Raids 15 Locations Across 10 States in Major Bribery Investigation
Nov 28, 2025 12:08 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate has launched coordinated raids across 10 Indian states targeting a massive medical college accreditation scandal involving bribery, ghost faculty, and manipulated inspections. The investigation follows a CBI case that exposed a nationwide network of corrupt officials, college promoters, and brokers who allegedly accepted millions in bribes to approve medical institutions regardless of their standards. With over 40 colleges under scrutiny, this case represents one of India's largest corruption scandals in medical education.
5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indian Ocean: Third Seismic Event in One Day Raises Concerns
Nov 28, 2025 12:05 am CST
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Indian Ocean on Thursday at a shallow depth of 10km, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. This marks the third seismic event in the region within 24 hours, following earlier tremors of magnitudes 6.4 and 4.8. The shallow nature of these earthquakes raises concerns due to their greater potential for surface damage compared to deeper seismic activities. The region has a history of devastating earthquakes, most notably the 2004 Sumatra-Andaman event that triggered the deadliest tsunami in recorded history.
27-Year-Old Woman Commits Suicide After Months of Dowry Harassment and Forced Virginity Test in Nashik
Nov 27, 2025 11:56 pm CST
A tragic case from Nashik, Maharashtra reveals how 27-year-old Neha took her own life five months after marriage due to persistent harassment by her husband and in-laws for money. Before dying, she sent a suicide note to her brother alleging torture and being forced to undergo a virginity test, leading to five arrests and calls for investigation into these disturbing practices.
Major Anti-Terror Operation: J&K Police Raid 20 Jamaat-i-Islami Locations Following Delhi Blast Investigation
Nov 27, 2025 11:52 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted extensive raids on over 20 locations linked to banned Jamaat-i-Islami across eight districts as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. The operation, led by Pulwama Police, follows investigations into a white-collar Jaish module connected to the Delhi Red Fort blast, revealing a network of radicalized professionals and the influence of Shopian cleric Moulvi Irfan Ahmad.