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Newly-Married Couple Found Dead in Locked Room in Deoghar: Police Investigate Possible Murder-Suicide
Nov 05, 2025 08:24 pm CST
A young couple married for only a year was discovered dead in their locked rental accommodation in Deoghar, Jharkhand. Police suspect a case of murder-suicide stemming from ongoing marital discord, with forensic teams investigating the scene. The couple had previously undergone counseling following family complaints about their relationship troubles.
Red Sanders Smuggling Ring Busted: 9 'Pushpa'-Style Traffickers Arrested with 20 Valuable Logs in Tirupati
Nov 05, 2025 08:11 pm CST
In a dramatic forest operation reminiscent of the blockbuster film Pushpa, Tirupati authorities have dismantled an interstate smuggling network, arresting nine traffickers and seizing 20 valuable red sanders logs. The rare wood, native only to the Seshachalam forest belt, continues to drive illegal cross-border trafficking operations between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu despite heightened enforcement efforts.
Legacy of Terror: How Mohammad Shahabuddin's Son Osama Shapes Bihar's Raghunathpur Election
Nov 05, 2025 08:05 pm CST
In Bihar's Raghunathpur constituency, Osama Shahab, son of notorious don Mohammad Shahabuddin, carries his father's powerful legacy into the Assembly elections. Despite his London education and law degree, Shahab's candidacy has reignited debates about criminalization in politics, with the ruling NDA warning voters about returning to "Jungle Raj" while demographic advantages may favor the RJD candidate in this closely watched electoral battle.
Delhi's Dangerous Smog Creates Silent Vitamin D Crisis: Health Experts Warn of "Sunshine Deficiency"
Nov 05, 2025 08:01 pm CST
As Delhi's air quality reaches severe levels, medical experts are warning about a hidden health crisis: widespread vitamin D deficiency caused by smog blocking essential sunlight. With PM 2.5 levels exceeding WHO limits by 30 times, doctors now recommend supplements and dietary changes to combat this "sunshine deficiency" affecting urban residents, especially as one in five Indians already suffers from vitamin D insufficiency.
Delhi Airport Faces Flight Delays: IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory Due to Air Traffic Congestion
Nov 05, 2025 07:54 pm CST
IndiGo has issued a travel advisory warning passengers about flight delays from Delhi due to air traffic congestion. While operations seemed to normalize by Wednesday, some passengers still experienced delays. Air India reported minor disruptions due to third-party connectivity issues affecting check-in systems, while Delhi Airport confirmed they were working with stakeholders to restore normal operations.
India's HPV Vaccine Program Stalls: Two Years After Budget Promise, No Implementation Progress Revealed in RTI
Nov 05, 2025 07:47 pm CST
An RTI response reveals that India's government has failed to implement the HPV vaccination program announced in Budget 2024 to protect young girls from cervical cancer. Despite high mortality rates with India accounting for 23% of global cervical cancer deaths, no meetings, budget allocation, or implementation plans have been established, raising concerns among public health experts about the commitment to women's preventive healthcare.
25-Year-Old Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of Woman Grazing Goats in Jharkhand's Palamu District
Nov 05, 2025 07:37 pm CST
Police in Jharkhand have arrested a 25-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 43-year-old woman who was grazing goats in a field in Palamu district. The incident reportedly involved two separate assaults, and authorities have remanded the suspect to judicial custody while awaiting medical reports to proceed with formal charges.
Pune Engineer Loses Rs 14 Crore to Fake Godman Promising to Cure Daughter's Incurable Disease
Nov 05, 2025 07:20 pm CST
A Pune-based IT engineer was swindled out of Rs 14 crore over seven years by a self-styled godman and his disciple who claimed they could cure his daughter's incurable congenital disease through spiritual intervention. The scammers convinced him that a deceased godman's spirit residing in the disciple could heal his daughter if he demonstrated faith by donating all his property and savings.
Former Karnataka Minister and Congress MLA H Y Meti Passes Away at 79
Nov 05, 2025 07:13 pm CST
Veteran Karnataka politician H Y Meti, a former minister and sitting Congress MLA from Bagalkote, has died at 79 after treatment for respiratory issues. A close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Meti had a distinguished political career spanning decades, serving as forest minister and excise minister in previous governments. Political leaders across party lines have expressed condolences.
Couple Arrested in Uttar Pradesh for Rs 25 Lakh Insurance Fraud Using Fake Death Certificate
Nov 05, 2025 07:05 pm CST
A couple in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for an elaborate insurance fraud scheme where they claimed Rs 25 lakh by fabricating the husband's death certificate. Ravi Shankar and Kesh Kumari successfully deceived Aviva India before an internal investigation revealed the husband was still alive, leading to their confession after multiple attempts to evade arrest.