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Telangana IAS Officer Seeks Early Retirement Amid Controversy Over Rs 100 Crore Liquor Hologram Tender
Oct 23, 2025 11:31 am CST
Senior IAS officer Syed Ali Murtaza Rizvi has applied for voluntary retirement with eight years of service remaining, following tensions with Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao over a delayed Rs 100 crore High-Security Hologram tender for liquor authentication in Telangana. Despite allegations of deliberate delays and ministerial calls for investigation, the government has accepted Rizvi's retirement effective October 31, 2025.
Cow Vigilante Shot in Hyderabad: BJP Leaders Allege AIMIM Involvement in Attack
Oct 23, 2025 10:49 am CST
A cow vigilante named Sonu was shot in Hyderabad's Ghatkesar area, allegedly by a cow smuggling mafia. BJP leaders have accused AIMIM of involvement in the attack, while Sonu remains in critical condition. His mother has vowed to continue supporting the cause despite the violence. Police have detained suspects as investigations continue into what BJP officials claim is part of a pattern of attacks on cow protectors.
Sabarimala Gold Theft Investigation: Former Temple Official Detained as Conspiracy Widens
Oct 23, 2025 10:47 am CST
Former Sabarimala temple administrator Murari Babu has been detained by investigators for allegedly manipulating records to conceal gold theft from Lord Ayyappa's shrine. The Special Investigation Team reports that approximately 475 grams of gold remain missing in what the Kerala High Court describes as a "well-orchestrated conspiracy" involving multiple officials of the Travancore Devaswom Board since 2019.
Delhi High Court Rules SC/ST Act Cannot Override Bank's Legitimate Mortgage Rights
Oct 23, 2025 10:15 am CST
The Delhi High Court has ruled that provisions of the SC/ST Act regarding land dispossession cannot be used to prevent banks from exercising lawful mortgage rights. Justice Sachin Datta stayed proceedings against Axis Bank initiated by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, declaring the Commission lacked jurisdiction in a case involving a defaulted Rs 16.69 crore loan secured by mortgaged property.
UP Man Murders Wife Over Suspected Infidelity and Buries Body Inside Home
Oct 23, 2025 09:57 am CST
A 48-year-old laborer from Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife and burying her body beneath his bed after discovering her in an intimate situation with another villager. The crime was uncovered when the victim's brother noticed freshly dug soil in the suspect's home, leading to the recovery of the decomposed remains buried 5-6 feet deep.
Trinamool Congress Organizing Massive Protest Against Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in West Bengal
Oct 23, 2025 09:41 am CST
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is planning a major rally in Kolkata to protest the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, with top leaders including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee set to participate. TMC officials have warned against voter harassment during the revision process, while BJP leaders defend the SIR as a standard electoral procedure ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Four People Including Mother and Daughter Killed in Railway Crossing Accident in Bihar's Begusarai
Oct 23, 2025 06:54 am CST
A tragic railway accident in Bihar's Begusarai district claimed the lives of four individuals, including a 40-year-old woman and her teenage daughter, as they attempted to cross tracks during the passage of the Amrapali Express. The victims, returning from a local fair, were residents of Rahua village. Police have identified the deceased and informed their families while post-mortem examinations are underway.
PM Modi Likely to Skip ASEAN Summit in Malaysia; Jaishankar to Represent India
Oct 23, 2025 06:04 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to miss the upcoming ASEAN summit in Malaysia due to scheduling conflicts, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar representing India instead. The possibility remains for Modi to participate virtually in the ASEAN-India summit, maintaining India's commitment to the strategic partnership that has seen significant growth in trade, investment, security, and defense cooperation.
Woman Dies After Surgical Bandage Left Inside During C-Section: Medical Negligence Investigation Launched
Oct 23, 2025 03:02 am CST
A 26-year-old mother in Dehradun died from infection after doctors allegedly left a bandage inside her abdomen during cesarean delivery. Following complaint from her husband, officials have launched an investigation into the medical negligence case that occurred at a private hospital. The woman experienced severe pain after surgery and was later diagnosed with a serious infection at another facility, where the forgotten surgical material was discovered.
16-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Murders Mother with Axe in Haryana's Kurukshetra: Police Launch Manhunt
Oct 23, 2025 02:54 am CST
In a shocking incident from Haryana's Kurukshetra district, a 16-year-old boy allegedly killed his divorced mother by striking her with an axe at her residence in Dudha village. The victim, 45-year-old Mukesh Rani, succumbed to severe head injuries at a local hospital. Police have registered a case and launched an extensive search operation for the minor suspect who has disappeared following the tragic incident.