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Mumbai College Student Set on Fire During Birthday Celebration by Friends: Five Arrested
Nov 26, 2025 01:32 am CST
A horrifying incident unfolded in Mumbai's Kurla area when 21-year-old Abdul Rehman Khan was deliberately set on fire by his friend during a birthday gathering. The victim suffered serious burns to his face, hands, and chest after Ayaz Malik doused him with petrol and ignited it. Police have arrested all five individuals involved and charged them under section 110 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita for attempted culpable homicide.
Vande Bharat Creator Sudhanshu Mani Reviews Train After 7-Year Wait: Praises Innovation, Highlights Occupancy Challenges
Nov 26, 2025 01:31 am CST
After seven years, Sudhanshu Mani, the engineer behind India's indigenous semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express, finally experienced the train as a passenger. His comprehensive review praises the hygienic food service and design improvements while highlighting concerns about poor occupancy and advocating for the development of a sleeper variant to increase the train's practicality on longer routes.
India Protests 18-Hour Detention of Arunachal Pradesh Woman at Shanghai Airport Amid Territorial Dispute with China
Nov 26, 2025 01:30 am CST
India has issued a strong diplomatic response after a woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained for over 18 hours at Shanghai Airport when Chinese officials declared her Indian passport invalid, claiming her birthplace belongs to China. The incident has escalated tensions between the two nations, with India firmly rejecting China's territorial claims and citing violations of international aviation conventions.
UP Teacher and Booth Level Officer Dies After Consuming Poison in Gonda: Official Investigation Launched
Nov 26, 2025 01:30 am CST
A tragic incident occurred in Gonda where Vipin Yadav, a primary school teacher who also served as a Booth Level Officer, died after allegedly consuming poison. Despite efforts to save him by transferring him to Lucknow's Trauma Centre, doctors declared him dead on arrival. Officials have formed a two-member investigation team to probe the circumstances surrounding his death.
Odisha Teen Admits Fabricating Abuse Claims Against US Adoptive Mother to Return to India
Nov 26, 2025 01:29 am CST
A 19-year-old woman from Odisha confessed to making false allegations of abuse against her American adoptive mother simply to return to India. After being repatriated through government efforts, she revealed her true motive was a relationship with a man in Balasore and an expired visa, publicly apologizing and asking US authorities to release her adoptive mother from the trouble caused by her fabricated claims.
Elderly Woman in Himachal Pradesh Takes Her Life After Binding Her Limbs: A Tragic Rural Suicide Case
Nov 26, 2025 01:28 am CST
A disturbing suicide case has emerged from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district where a 62-year-old woman, Shakuntala Devi, consumed insecticide after methodically binding her hands and legs with tape. Police investigation revealed she had called her husband beforehand, but her warning wasn't taken seriously. The case highlights concerning patterns as authorities noted a relative had died similarly three years prior. Forensic teams are continuing their investigation into this tragic rural suicide.
Comedian Kunal Kamra Faces Potential Police Action Over T-Shirt Mocking RSS
Nov 26, 2025 01:25 am CST
Comedian Kunal Kamra has sparked controversy by sharing a photo wearing a T-shirt allegedly mocking the RSS, drawing threats of police action from BJP leaders. Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule warned of consequences for "objectionable" content, while Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat called for strong response to Kamra's provocative post that follows his previous criticisms of Prime Minister Modi and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
Student Protest Erupts After Madhya Pradesh School Suspends Four for AI-Modified Principal Image
Nov 26, 2025 01:03 am CST
A major student protest has erupted at Sandipani School in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district after four Class 12 students were suspended for creating and sharing an AI-generated image of the principal. Students blocked roads and demanded the principal's removal, alleging misconduct, while education officials attempt to mediate the escalating situation.
Indian Army Conducts AMAR Unarmed Combat Training at 14,000 Feet to Enhance Border Defense Capabilities
Nov 26, 2025 12:53 am CST
The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps has initiated the innovative Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR) at extreme altitudes exceeding 14,000 feet. This specialized unarmed combat training program blends traditional Indian martial arts with modern techniques to prepare soldiers for close-quarters combat in challenging mountainous terrain along India's northern borders, enhancing their combat readiness even without conventional weapons.
New Labour Codes Expected to Boost Indian Economy by Rs 75,000 Crore and Increase Formal Employment
Nov 26, 2025 12:47 am CST
India's new labour codes implemented on November 21 are projected to boost consumption by Rs 75,000 crore according to SBI economists. The reforms will likely increase formal workforce participation by 15%, expand social security coverage to 85% within three years, and reduce unemployment by 1.3%. These changes represent a significant transformation for India's labour market, benefiting approximately 10 crore workers shifting from informal to formal employment.