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Maharashtra Declares Leopard Attacks a State Disaster: Fadnavis Unveils Comprehensive Management Plan
Nov 19, 2025 12:41 am CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to classify leopard attacks as a 'state disaster' and reclassify leopards from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 under the Wildlife Protection Act. The comprehensive plan includes immediate deployment of cages, establishing rescue centers in Pune district, implementing sterilization programs, and adjusting school hours in affected areas to ensure public safety amid increasing human-wildlife conflicts.
Ayodhya Ram Temple Flag Hoisting: PM Modi to Lead Historic Ceremony on Lord Ram's Wedding Day
Nov 19, 2025 12:13 am CST
On November 25, Prime Minister Modi will hoist a special saffron flag atop the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, marking the completion of the temple's construction on Lord Ram's traditional wedding day. The grand ceremony, organized by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, will welcome thousands of guests and fully open the temple complex to devotees, significantly boosting Ayodhya's cultural and economic landscape.
Kerala Man Arrested For Creating and Spreading Viral AI-Generated Zipline Accident Video That Caused Public Panic
Nov 18, 2025 11:54 pm CST
Wayanad Cyber Police have arrested 29-year-old K Ashkar from Alappuzha for creating an AI-generated video falsely showing a zipline accident. The fake footage, which went viral through his social media handle 'Ashkar Ali Reacts,' caused widespread panic and prompted authorities to warn against creating misleading AI content that incites fear or damages public trust.
Bihar Cabinet Formation: Nitish Kumar's New Government Takes Shape with BJP Alliance
Nov 18, 2025 11:46 pm CST
The formation of Bihar's new government under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set for November 20, with JDU leaders concluding talks with BJP leadership. The cabinet will balance caste and regional representation across all alliance partners, potentially featuring a woman Deputy Chief Minister. The BJP, as the largest party, will receive more ministerial positions while ensuring representation for Chirag Paswan's and Upendra Kushwaha's parties in the coalition government.
Rohini Acharya Challenges RJD MP Sanjay Yadav to Donate Kidney Amid Escalating Family Feud
Nov 18, 2025 11:39 pm CST
Lalu Prasad Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya publicly confronts Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Yadav, challenging him to donate his kidney after facing alleged humiliation despite her sacrifice for her father. The dispute reveals deepening tensions within the RJD following electoral defeat in Bihar, with Acharya claiming she was threatened and expelled from the family by Tejashwi Yadav's inner circle.
Kerala High Court Rules Broken Marriage Promises Don't Always Constitute Rape: Legal Clarification on Consent and Relationships
Nov 18, 2025 11:39 pm CST
The Kerala High Court has ruled that ending a relationship or marrying someone else does not automatically transform past consensual sexual relationships into rape cases. Justice G Girish clarified that for such charges to stand, it must be proven that deception existed from the beginning of the relationship, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between genuine relationship breakdowns and fraudulent intent in legal proceedings.
Engineer Murdered and Buried in House After Rs 40 Lakh Loan Dispute: Two Repeat Offenders Arrested
Nov 18, 2025 11:31 pm CST
Police arrested two repeat offenders for the murder of a 30-year-old engineer who was killed over a Rs 40 lakh loan dispute. The victim's body was discovered buried inside a house in Andhra Pradesh after he went missing from Bengaluru. The suspects, both with prior murder convictions, lured the victim to Kuppam with promises of returning borrowed money before killing him with a hammer.
J&K Police Uncover Connection Between JeM and Banned Women's Terror Group During Valley-Wide Raids
Nov 18, 2025 11:27 pm CST
Counter-Intelligence Kashmir has discovered significant links between terrorist organization JeM and banned women's group Dukhtaran-e-Millat during multiple raids across Kashmir. Authorities detained a doctor and his wife for allegedly radicalizing local women through online and offline engagements, recovering extremist literature and digital devices that suggest a sophisticated propaganda network operating in the region.
The Fall of Madvi Hidma: How India's Most Feared Maoist Commander's Reign of Terror Ended in Bastar
Nov 18, 2025 11:21 pm CST
For over two decades, Madvi Hidma terrorized Bastar as the CPI (Maoist) most lethal commander, orchestrating India's deadliest Naxal attacks including the Tadmetla massacre that killed 76 CRPF personnel. His journey from a 16-year-old tribal recruit to Central Committee member ended in a decisive encounter in Maredmilli forest, marking a historic turning point in India's fight against left-wing extremism and bringing closure to Bastar's bloodiest chapter.
62-Year-Old Man with Mental Health Issues Arrested for Bengaluru Metro Bomb Threat: Complete Investigation Details
Nov 18, 2025 11:18 pm CST
A 62-year-old man undergoing mental health treatment has been arrested for sending bomb threats to Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation, threatening to blow up stations if his ex-wife was "tortured." The suspect, Rajiv, has been receiving psychiatric treatment at NIMHANS for five years and was living alone since his divorce 15 years ago. This incident follows another recent case where a female software engineer was arrested for sending multiple bomb threats to schools across several Indian states.