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Construction Supervisor in Thane Arrested for Staging Fake Robbery to Embezzle Rs 2.23 Lakh
Dec 13, 2025 11:20 am CST
A construction supervisor in Thane was arrested after staging a fake robbery to cover up his embezzlement of Rs 2.23 lakh from his company. The suspect initially filed a police complaint claiming two men in khaki uniforms confiscated the money during a vehicle check, but police investigation revealed inconsistencies in his story and identified his accomplice in the scheme.
P Chidambaram Condemns Karnataka Minister's 'Bulldozer Justice' Proposal in Anti-Drug Campaign
Dec 13, 2025 10:57 am CST
Former Union Minister P Chidambaram has publicly criticized Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara's suggestion to demolish houses of drug peddlers, calling it illegal and reminding that such 'bulldozer justice' violates Supreme Court rulings on due process. The controversial statement has triggered internal debate within the Congress party, with Chidambaram warning against following Uttar Pradesh's controversial demolition practices.
Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Hospital After Settlement in Surgical Negligence Case
Dec 13, 2025 10:36 am CST
The Delhi High Court has dismissed an FIR against Venkateshwar Hospital and a senior doctor in a medical negligence case involving a cotton mop left inside a patient during C-section surgery. After a Rs 14 lakh settlement and considering the Delhi Medical Council's finding that the incident was unintentional, Justice Amit Mahajan ruled that continuing legal proceedings would serve no purpose.
Delhi's New School Fee Regulation Act: Bringing Transparency and Control to Private Education Costs
Dec 13, 2025 09:55 am CST
The Delhi government has implemented the School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fee) Act, 2025, establishing strict controls on private school fees, prohibiting unjustified charges, mandating transparent fee structures, and creating school-level committees to oversee fee approvals, protecting parents from arbitrary increases while ensuring educational institutions maintain proper accounting standards.
PM Modi's Strategic West Bengal Rally: Addressing SIR Controversy in Matua-Dominated Taherpur
Dec 13, 2025 07:54 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a strategic rally in Taherpur, Nadia district on December 20, amid growing tensions over the Special Intensive Revision exercise opposed by Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. This visit to the Matua-dominated constituency comes just days after the draft voter list publication, highlighting its political significance ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
President Murmu Calls for Peace and Unity in Divided Manipur During Historic Visit
Dec 13, 2025 04:17 am CST
During her first visit to conflict-affected Manipur since ethnic violence erupted in 2023, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized that the state's strength lies in its diversity. Meeting with displaced persons and tribal communities, she urged reconciliation between the valley-dominant Meitei and hill-based Kuki populations while reaffirming the government's commitment to development and peace initiatives across the region currently under President's rule.
Nupi Lan Day: Honouring Anti-Colonial Women's Revolt with Power Run in Delhi
Dec 13, 2025 03:11 am CST
The article covers the 86th Nupi Lan Day commemoration in Delhi, where women from Manipur participated in a solidarity run honoring the historic women-led resistance against British colonial rule in 1904 and 1939. The event featured participants of all ages showcasing resilience and strength, highlighting the continued significance of Manipuri women's leadership and courage in contemporary socio-political contexts.
Punjab High Court Issues Dual Setbacks to AAP Government Over Election Misconduct and Unlawful Detention
Dec 13, 2025 03:06 am CST
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has delivered two major rebukes to Punjab's AAP government, criticizing election irregularities in upcoming local polls and condemning an unlawful detention case with political connections. The court censured the Election Commission for failing to maintain neutrality after a police official was recorded allegedly blocking opposition candidates from filing nominations, while separately reprimanding officials for obstructing the release of a politically-opposed individual despite available bail documentation.
Ratle Hydropower Project Faces Closure Threat in J&K Due to Political Interference and Labor Disputes
Dec 13, 2025 02:23 am CST
The 850 Megawatt Ratle hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir faces potential shutdown as Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited alleges political interference and pressure to hire inexperienced local workers for technical positions. Following an assault on a company executive and ongoing labor disputes, project management has warned of indefinite suspension of construction activities, potentially delaying a crucial infrastructure project that had already faced an eight-year setback previously.
Assam Woman Arrested for Pakistani Links and Suspicious International Money Laundering Network
Dec 13, 2025 02:14 am CST
An Assam woman, Jyotika Kalita, has been arrested for suspicious financial activities linked to Pakistan. Investigation reveals she secretly married a Pakistani national in Dubai and operated a complex network of 17 bank accounts for illegal money transfers. Authorities seized 44 ATM cards and implicated her in online fraud across multiple countries, with connections to Pakistani operatives in the UK and Middle East.