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  • Female Locomotive Pilots in Salem Rail Division Face Discrimination Over Maternity and Childcare Leave

    Female Locomotive Pilots in Salem Rail Division Face Discrimination Over Maternity and Childcare Leave

    Nov 11, 2025 10:03 pm CST

    Female locomotive pilots in Salem railway division are facing systematic discrimination as their performance ratings are being downgraded to "below average" after taking maternity or childcare leave, blocking their promotion opportunities for three years. The All India Loco Running Staff Association has documented multiple cases and filed complaints against this practice, highlighting broader issues of workplace discrimination and unfair treatment of women in the Indian Railways system.

  • Mumbai Businessman Falls Victim to Rs 53 Lakh

    Mumbai Businessman Falls Victim to Rs 53 Lakh 'Digital Arrest' Scam by Fake Law Enforcement Officials

    Nov 11, 2025 09:43 pm CST

    A 60-year-old businessman from south Mumbai was virtually held hostage in a 'digital arrest' scam, where cybercriminals impersonating law enforcement officials kept him on a video call overnight with fake legal threats, ultimately defrauding him of Rs 53 lakh through elaborate impersonation of police and court proceedings.

  • Bengaluru Central Jail Scandal: 4 Prisoners Charged After Viral Video Shows Dancing and Prohibited Items

    Bengaluru Central Jail Scandal: 4 Prisoners Charged After Viral Video Shows Dancing and Prohibited Items

    Nov 11, 2025 09:29 pm CST

    Four undertrial prisoners at Bengaluru Central Jail face charges after a viral video revealed them dancing and using prohibited items, including mobile phones. The Karnataka government has suspended prison officials following the scandal, which allegedly involved high-profile inmates including a terror suspect with ISIS connections, prompting political demonstrations demanding the Chief Minister's resignation.

  • Supreme Court Addresses Worsening Delhi Air Quality as Stubble Burning Intensifies in Punjab and Haryana

    Supreme Court Addresses Worsening Delhi Air Quality as Stubble Burning Intensifies in Punjab and Haryana

    Nov 11, 2025 09:19 pm CST

    The Supreme Court is set to issue orders addressing stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana that is significantly worsening Delhi-NCR's air quality. Despite previous court directives, farmers continue burning crop residue with impunity, contributing to Delhi's first severe air pollution day. The Commission for Air Quality Management has been asked to present an affidavit detailing preventive measures, while concerns about non-functional monitoring stations during Diwali have also been raised.

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    Mother's Emotional Plea to India's Most Wanted Maoist Hidma: Government Extends Olive Branch in Historic Bastar Peace Initiative

    Nov 11, 2025 08:57 pm CST

    In an unprecedented peace gesture, Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma visited the birthplace of India's most wanted Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, meeting with his mother who made an emotional plea for her son's return. This historic outreach marks a significant shift in the government's approach to the decades-long Maoist insurgency in Bastar, potentially signaling the beginning of a new chapter in conflict resolution through dialogue and rehabilitation rather than military confrontation.

  • Fatal Stabbing at Madhya Pradesh Bus Stop: Woman Murdered by Rejected Suitor in Broad Daylight

    Fatal Stabbing at Madhya Pradesh Bus Stop: Woman Murdered by Rejected Suitor in Broad Daylight

    Nov 11, 2025 08:55 pm CST

    A 23-year-old woman was brutally murdered at a bus stop in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district by a man claiming she had betrayed him after a five-year relationship. The public attack was filmed by bystanders as the perpetrator repeatedly stabbed the victim before wiping his bloodied hands on her scarf, leading to intense public outrage and demands for justice.

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    BJP Leaders Clash During 'Unity March' in Bilaspur: Video Captures Heated Exchange Between MLA and Party Official

    Nov 11, 2025 08:47 pm CST

    During a BJP 'Unity March' in Bilaspur honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, MLA Sushant Shukla and BJP State Minister Harshita Pandey engaged in a heated public argument over front-row positioning. The ironic dispute during an event meant to showcase unity was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media, drawing criticism from opposition leaders while BJP officials downplayed the incident.

  • Tragic Death of Bhopal Model Khushboo Verma: Pregnancy Complications or Foul Play?

    Tragic Death of Bhopal Model Khushboo Verma: Pregnancy Complications or Foul Play?

    Nov 11, 2025 08:45 pm CST

    A 21-year-old model from Bhopal, Khushboo Verma, was found dead with pregnancy complications, leading to conflicting narratives between medical reports and family allegations of murder. Her boyfriend Qasim remains in police custody as authorities investigate multiple angles including medical negligence and domestic violence in this shocking case that has stunned Bhopal's fashion community.

  • Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Cultural Discrimination Against Kerala Students in Delhi

    Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Cultural Discrimination Against Kerala Students in Delhi

    Nov 11, 2025 08:21 pm CST

    The Supreme Court voiced concerns about an incident where Kerala students were allegedly assaulted and coerced to speak Hindi in Delhi, emphasizing that India is "one country" where cultural differences should be respected. The case highlights ongoing issues of regional discrimination despite a monitoring committee established to address such incidents.

  • Exposed: Jaish-e-Mohammed

    Exposed: Jaish-e-Mohammed's Operational Network in India Following Delhi Red Fort Blast

    Nov 11, 2025 08:16 pm CST

    Following the Delhi Red Fort car bombing, investigations have uncovered connections to Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. Founded by Masood Azhar, the organization maintains a decentralized network in India despite security crackdowns. Recent arrests revealed a terror cell operating under the cover of medical professionals, with evidence of an expanding women's recruitment wing. This investigation provides insight into how terrorist organizations adapt and operate within Indian territory.