India News
PM Modi Concludes Bihar Election Campaign, Confident of NDA Victory in Final Phase
Nov 09, 2025 02:51 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his campaign for Bihar assembly elections, claiming voters delivered a "65-volt shock" to the opposition INDIA bloc in the first phase. Modi promised to return for the new NDA government's swearing-in ceremony while cabinet colleagues Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh sharply criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. The final phase of voting approaches as political leaders from across India descended on the state for last-minute campaigning.
40 People Attacked by Stray Dogs in Madhya Pradesh: Officials Respond to Public Safety Crisis
Nov 09, 2025 02:38 am CST
In Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, 40 people have been bitten by stray dogs within just two days, with two dogs responsible for 35 attacks. Local health centers are treating victims while district officials have been directed to capture the strays following the Supreme Court's recent notice on the alarming rise in dog bite incidents across institutional areas.
SEBI Issues Warning: Significant Risks Associated with Unregulated Digital Gold Investment Products
Nov 09, 2025 02:37 am CST
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued an important advisory warning investors against digital and e-gold products that operate outside regulatory frameworks. The regulator emphasizes these unregulated investments carry significant counterparty and operational risks, while recommending SEBI-approved alternatives like Gold ETFs and Electronic Gold Receipts that offer proper investor protection mechanisms.
Tragic Waterfall Accident: One NIT Silchar Student Dead, Two Missing After Fall in Assam's Dima Hasao
Nov 09, 2025 02:35 am CST
A weekend picnic turned tragic at Boulsol waterfall in Assam's Dima Hasao district when three NIT Silchar IT students fell into the water. Authorities recovered the body of 20-year-old Sarbakritika from UP, while two classmates remain missing despite ongoing NDRF search operations. The incident occurred when one student fell and two others attempted a rescue.
Hyderabad Culinary Students Arrested for Ganja Consumption at Birthday Party: Facing Rehabilitation and Legal Consequences
Nov 09, 2025 02:35 am CST
Six final-year students from the Culinary Academy of India in Hyderabad were arrested after testing positive for THC during drug tests conducted following a birthday party. The students have been charged under the NDPS Act and sent to a rehabilitation center, with authorities criticizing the institution for inadequate drug prevention measures on campus. This incident highlights increasing concerns about substance abuse among college students in Hyderabad.
Mumbai Faces Critical Shortage: 90,000 Stray Dogs but Only 8 Shelters as Supreme Court Orders Relocation
Nov 09, 2025 02:28 am CST
Mumbai is grappling with a severe imbalance between its stray dog population and available shelter facilities. With over 90,000 stray dogs but only eight shelters, civic officials face significant challenges implementing the Supreme Court's recent directive to relocate stray canines following sterilization and vaccination. Animal welfare activists argue that mass relocation could disrupt territorial behaviors and worsen the situation, advocating instead for enhanced animal birth control programs as a more sustainable solution.
Election Commission Refutes RJD's Allegations of Tampering at Bihar Strong Room: Complete Investigation Details
Nov 09, 2025 02:27 am CST
The Election Commission of India has conducted a preliminary investigation into allegations made by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) regarding suspicious activities at a strong room in Hajipur, Vaishali district. The RJD shared CCTV footage claiming evidence of tampering, but the ECI clarified that only one display screen experienced a temporary timeout while the main security system remained operational throughout. The Commission explained that the pickup vehicle spotted on camera belonged to security personnel delivering supplies, with its entry properly documented.
UP Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Beheading Wife and Displaying Severed Head in Village
Nov 09, 2025 02:15 am CST
A court in Barabanki has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for brutally murdering his wife by beheading her and then walking through the village with her severed head. The horrific crime, which occurred last year in Bhooliganj village, resulted in a Rs 25,000 fine alongside the life term. According to family members, the convict, Anil Kumar, had a history of harassing his wife Vandana, with whom he had two children.
Gujarat Man Arrested in Rs 10 Crore Cross-Border Cryptocurrency Fraud Operation Linked to Pakistan
Nov 09, 2025 02:15 am CST
A Surat resident has been arrested for facilitating the transfer of Rs 10 crore to a Pakistan-based cryptocurrency wallet, exposing a sophisticated cybercrime network. The operation involved converting funds to USDT cryptocurrency through multiple mule accounts, with connections to over 386 fraud cases across India. Gujarat's CID-Crime investigation revealed a complex money trail spanning seven layers of transactions with links to international criminal networks.
Delhi Airport ATC System Restored After Major Technical Glitch: Minister Orders Infrastructure Upgrade
Nov 09, 2025 01:53 am CST
Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu conducted an on-site review at Delhi Airport following a critical ATC messaging system failure that disrupted 46 flights. Technical teams from AAI, ANS, and ECIL worked round-the-clock to restore operations by November 8, while the Minister has ordered a comprehensive analysis and system upgrade to prevent future incidents and enhance aviation safety across India's airports.