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Man Arrested for Arms Smuggling Performs Obscene Dance in Kolkata Police Lockup: Investigation Launched
Oct 29, 2025 10:14 pm CST
A 24-year-old man identified as Mohammad Shahbaz created a disturbance in Kolkata's Ekbalpore police station by stripping naked and performing obscene dances while in custody for arms smuggling charges. Police have filed a complaint and launched an investigation into his unprecedented behavior that occurred in the presence of female officers.
Adani Green Energy Shares Surge 11% Following Strong Q2 Profit Growth of 28%
Oct 29, 2025 10:09 pm CST
Adani Green Energy Ltd shares jumped nearly 11% after reporting a 28% year-on-year increase in Q2 net profit to Rs 644 crore, driven by strong renewable power business performance. The company's power supply revenue rose to Rs 2,776 crore while advancing its 30 GW RE plant development in Khavda, Gujarat.
Trinamool Congress MP Calls for Resistance Against BJP's Voter List Revision in Bengal
Oct 29, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Bengal's Trinamool Congress is intensifying opposition to the BJP over Special Intensive Revision of voter lists before upcoming assembly elections. MP Abhishek Banerjee has urged supporters to resist demands for birth certificates, while the Election Commission clarifies documentation requirements. Tensions escalate following an alleged suicide linked to fears over the revision process, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the BJP of weaponizing the National Registry of Citizens.
Woman Thrown From Roof After Refusing Husband's Sexual Advances in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 29, 2025 09:23 pm CST
A 26-year-old woman in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh was thrown from a two-storey building by her husband and in-laws after refusing forced sexual intercourse. The incident highlights ongoing issues of domestic violence and marital abuse in the region, with police currently investigating the case while the victim receives medical treatment.
Air India CEO Promises Safety Reforms Following Fatal Boeing Dreamliner Crash in Ahmedabad
Oct 29, 2025 09:11 pm CST
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has publicly addressed the June Boeing Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people, pledging significant safety reforms amid mounting scrutiny over operational lapses. The Tata Group-owned carrier faces multiple challenges including safety violations, delayed aircraft deliveries, and regional airspace constraints as it struggles to recover from the devastating accident.
Supreme Court Takes Action Against Delayed Framing of Charges in Criminal Trials
Oct 29, 2025 08:52 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has announced plans to establish nationwide guidelines addressing the concerning delays in framing charges in criminal cases. Noting instances where charges were delayed up to three years, the Court emphasized that new criminal laws require charge framing within 60 days of the first hearing. The Court has appointed an amicus curiae to assist with developing guidance to expedite trial proceedings across India.
Mumbai Cyber Police Arrest Two in Rs 50 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam Targeting Senior Citizens
Oct 29, 2025 08:40 pm CST
Mumbai Cyber Police have arrested two individuals involved in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam that defrauded senior citizens of Rs 50 lakh. The criminals posed as police officials, created fake documents, and kept victims on video calls for days while extorting money. Authorities warn citizens that digital arrests have no legal basis in India and provide essential safety guidelines to avoid such scams.
Countdown to 2026: Inside Bastar's Final Battle Against the Last 300 Maoist Insurgents
Oct 29, 2025 08:25 pm CST
As India approaches Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 2026 deadline to end Maoist insurgency, Bastar remains the critical battleground with approximately 300 hardcore fighters led by four high-value targets—each carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty. Amid record surrenders and internal ideological fracturing, security forces face the challenging final phase of a conflict that has claimed over 4,600 lives during Chhattisgarh's 25-year history as the epicenter of India's Red Corridor.
CCTV Evidence Confirms Female Doctor Entered Hotel Alone Before Suicide in Maharashtra
Oct 29, 2025 08:12 pm CST
CCTV footage from a hotel in Maharashtra's Satara district confirms that a 28-year-old female doctor checked in alone before her suicide on October 23. Her death has sparked political controversy after a note on her palm accused a police sub-inspector of sexual assault and a software engineer of harassment. Both accused have been arrested as investigations continue into previously ignored complaints filed by the victim.
D K Suresh Expresses Desire to See Brother Shivakumar as Karnataka Chief Minister Amid Succession Speculations
Oct 29, 2025 08:09 pm CST
Former Congress MP D K Suresh openly shared his aspiration for his brother and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to become Karnataka's Chief Minister, while addressing speculations about a potential leadership change in November. Amidst rumors of a pre-arranged power-sharing agreement between current CM Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, Suresh maintained that party decisions would be respected, emphasizing the Congress's responsibility to fulfill its five-year mandate to serve the people of Karnataka.