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Police Raid in Gujarat: 13 African Students Among 20 Arrested for Illegal Liquor Party in Prohibition State
Oct 25, 2025 08:21 pm CST
Authorities in Gujarat arrested 20 people, including 13 African students, following a raid on an illegal liquor party at a farmhouse near Ahmedabad. Police seized 51 bottles of alcohol and 15 banned hookahs during the operation. The event, organized by a Kenyan student with entry passes costing up to Rs 25,000, was disguised as a social gathering for African students studying in Gujarat, where alcohol sale and consumption are prohibited.
Bengal Implements Enhanced Security Measures After Hospital Assaults: High-Level Review Meeting Addresses Women's Safety Crisis
Oct 25, 2025 07:48 pm CST
Following two serious incidents involving women's safety in West Bengal hospitals, authorities have conducted a high-level security review meeting. The comprehensive session addressed security protocols at medical facilities, with particular focus on preventing assaults on patients and healthcare workers. Officials are implementing stricter verification processes for staff and enhanced security measures at high-traffic medical institutions across the state.
Dashcam Footage Shows Driver's Narrow Escape from Fatal Collision on Bengaluru-Hyderabad Highway
Oct 25, 2025 07:32 pm CST
A viral dashcam video captures the heart-stopping moment when a driver narrowly avoids a potentially fatal collision with a truck on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway. The incident, which occurred at 4:30 am on October 23, has ignited heated debates about highway safety, reckless driving by commercial vehicles, and proper lane discipline on India's national highways.
20 Injured in Telangana Bus Accident: Second Major Transport Incident in Two Days After Fatal Kurnool Fire
Oct 25, 2025 07:32 pm CST
A private bus traveling from Hyderabad to Guntur overturned on Telangana's Outer Ring Road, injuring all 20 passengers aboard. This incident occurred just one day after a deadly bus fire in Kurnool claimed 20 lives, highlighting growing concerns about transportation safety in the region.
Stranded Indian Worker Appeals for PM Modi's Help as Saudi Employer Confiscates Passport
Oct 25, 2025 07:29 pm CST
An Indian worker from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh has made a desperate video appeal after being allegedly trapped in Saudi Arabia by his employer who confiscated his passport and threatened his life. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh is attempting to locate him following his viral plea for help, highlighting ongoing challenges for migrant workers despite Saudi Arabia's recent abolition of the controversial kafala sponsorship system.
Yamuna River Pollution Crisis: Delhi Minister Defends Cleanup Efforts Despite Unsafe Water Quality Report
Oct 25, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee report reveals the Yamuna River remains unsafe for bathing before Chhath Puja, sparking political tensions between BJP and AAP. Water Minister Parvesh Verma defends the government's transparency and cleanup efforts, highlighting improvements while acknowledging the long-term nature of the river restoration project. Most of Delhi's 27 major drains continue to exceed safe pollution limits, requiring urgent sewage treatment interventions.
Haryana Court Denies Bail to YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra in National Security Espionage Investigation
Oct 25, 2025 07:03 pm CST
A court in Haryana has rejected the bail application of YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested under the Official Secrets Act on espionage charges. The court cited forensic evidence, intelligence inputs, and her connections with Pakistani officials as reasons for continued detention, emphasizing that national security concerns outweigh personal circumstances in this high-profile case.
Indian Government to Increase Print Media Advertisement Rates by 27% After Bihar Elections
Oct 25, 2025 06:39 pm CST
Following the Bihar Assembly Elections, the Indian government plans to implement a 27% increase in print media advertisement rates, marking the first revision in six years. This initiative aims to support traditional media platforms and strengthen the livelihoods of media professionals. The government is also advancing reforms in television ratings and advertising systems to revitalize India's media industry amid digital disruption.
Delhi Airport's Terminal 2 Reopens: Advanced Technology and Airline Realignment Transform Passenger Experience
Oct 25, 2025 05:35 pm CST
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has reopened its modernized Terminal 2, featuring innovative technologies like Self-Baggage Drop systems, Virtual Information Desks, and six new Passenger Boarding Bridges. The renovation brings a major airline realignment, with IndiGo now operating across all terminals and Air India shifting 60 domestic flights to T2, enhancing efficiency and passenger convenience at one of India's busiest airports.
Fatal Kurnool Bus Fire Investigation: Motorcyclist's Erratic Behavior Captured on CCTV Before Deadly Collision
Oct 25, 2025 05:25 pm CST
An investigation into the Kurnool bus fire that killed 20 people has uncovered CCTV footage showing the motorcyclist B Shiva Shankar behaving erratically before colliding with a V Kaveri Travels bus. The footage reveals the biker struggling to maintain balance after visiting a petrol pump, suggesting possible intoxication. Authorities are investigating both driver negligence and regulatory violations by the bus operator, including illegal vehicle modifications that may have prevented passengers from escaping.