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45 Passengers Escape Safely After Bus Catches Fire on Ranchi-Lohardaga Highway
Oct 25, 2025 11:27 pm CST
A bus carrying approximately 45 passengers caught fire near Mandar Bazar on the Ranchi-Lohardaga highway, resulting in a successful evacuation with no injuries reported. Officials suspect a short circuit near the battery compartment caused the fire, which was quickly extinguished by local shopkeepers. The bus owner has been summoned for questioning regarding safety compliance.
Tamil Nadu Police Bust Multi-Crore Iridium Scam: 27 More Arrested in Statewide Operation
Oct 25, 2025 11:13 pm CST
Tamil Nadu's Crime Branch-CID has arrested 27 more individuals in connection with a widespread "Iridium scam" that defrauded victims using fake RBI credentials. The operation spanned 15 districts, targeting gangs who claimed to facilitate lucrative sales of the rare metal. Authorities have warned the public against schemes promising extraordinary returns through iridium sales.
Legal Challenge to Bengaluru's Rs 17,000 Crore Tunnel Road Project: Environmental Concerns and Political Tensions
Oct 25, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Actor Prakash Belawadi files PIL against Bengaluru's Rs 17,000 crore Tunnel Road Project, citing environmental concerns and procedural lapses. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya represents the case while Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defends the 35km underground network designed to ease the city's traffic congestion.
Fertiliser Crisis in Madhya Pradesh: MLA Dons Helmet to Join Farmer Protests Amid Growing Unrest
Oct 25, 2025 10:24 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh faces severe fertiliser shortages as farmers clash with authorities across multiple districts. A Congress MLA wearing a helmet while queuing for fertiliser has become a symbol of the crisis, even as government officials deny any scarcity despite widespread evidence of chaos, police lathicharge, and disrupted agricultural activities during critical sowing season.
Bihar Political Battle: 'Nayak' Posters of Tejashwi Yadav Trigger Fierce BJP Response Ahead of Assembly Elections
Oct 25, 2025 10:17 pm CST
Political tensions escalate in Bihar as posters portraying RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as "Bihar ka Nayak" appear across Patna, prompting sharp criticism from BJP leaders who accuse the Yadav family of corruption and question Tejashwi's credentials as the state's potential Chief Minister ahead of upcoming elections.
Schoolgirls in Uniform Purchase Alcohol Unchallenged at Government Liquor Shop in Madhya Pradesh
Oct 25, 2025 10:03 pm CST
In Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district, CCTV footage captured schoolgirls in uniform purchasing alcohol from a government liquor shop without being questioned, prompting official investigation, license revocation threats, and political backlash regarding enforcement of underage drinking laws.
Air India Nagpur-Delhi Flight Returns After Bird Strike: Passengers Safe and Accommodated
Oct 25, 2025 10:02 pm CST
An Air India flight from Nagpur to Delhi made an emergency return following a bird strike on October 24. The aircraft landed safely but required extended maintenance, leading to cancellation. All passengers received assistance and meals while Air India also announced terminal changes at Delhi airport effective October 26.
Unarmed Hyderabad Police Deputy Commissioner Fires at Suspect in Self-Defense During Chase
Oct 25, 2025 09:23 pm CST
A dramatic incident unfolded in Hyderabad as Deputy Commissioner S Chaitanya Kumar, while pursuing a cell phone theft suspect, was forced to grab his colleague's weapon and fire in self-defense when the suspect attempted to stab him. The injured suspect was immediately hospitalized as authorities continue their investigation into the shooting at Victoria playground.
Muslim Representation in Bihar Politics: Owaisi Questions Mahagathbandhan's Deputy CM Choice
Oct 25, 2025 09:17 pm CST
Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM challenges the Mahagathbandhan coalition for overlooking Muslim representation in Bihar's leadership, despite Muslims comprising 18% of the electorate. While contesting 32 seats primarily in Seemanchal and Mithilanchal regions, AIMIM questions why Mukesh Sahani from the smaller Nishad-Mallah-Sahani community was selected as deputy CM candidate. Tejashwi Yadav remains unfazed by this challenge, supported by historical voting patterns and AIMIM's limited influence outside Muslim-majority constituencies. The political dynamics highlight complex questions about representation, polarization, and strategic electoral calculations ahead of Bihar's 2025 elections.
Two Tribal Minors Gang Raped in Odisha: Investigation Ongoing as Three Suspects Detained
Oct 25, 2025 08:58 pm CST
Two tribal girls, aged 13 and 14, were allegedly gang-raped by five men in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district while returning from a cultural event. Police have detained three suspects and registered a case under the BNS and POCSO Act, as opposition parties raise concerns about women's safety in the state.