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Heroic Pet Dog Rocky Defeats Deadly Cobra to Protect Owner in Kerala Home
Oct 18, 2025 01:20 am CST
A brave pet dog named Rocky fought and killed a venomous cobra that entered its owner's home in Kerala's Alappuzha, suffering a potentially fatal bite in the process. After receiving treatment from veterinary surgeon Dr. Bipin Prakash, Rocky is now recovering with his owner Subash Krishna, who rushed home from abroad after hearing about his pet's heroic act.
Belgian Court Approves Extradition of Fugitive Diamond Trader Mehul Choksi to India: Complete Case Details
Oct 18, 2025 01:14 am CST
A Belgian court has approved Mehul Choksi's extradition to India for alleged bank frauds worth Rs 13,000 crore. Arrested in Antwerp in April, the fugitive diamond trader faces multiple charges including fraud and corruption, while India has assured proper detention facilities meeting European standards.
Major Drug Bust: UP STF Seizes Brown Sugar Worth Rs 3.5 Crore, Arrests Narcotics Gang Member
Oct 18, 2025 12:20 am CST
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force has conducted a significant operation in Bahraich district, seizing 3.44 kg of brown sugar valued at Rs 3.5 crore and arresting a member of a narcotics gang who was distributing drugs across the region and Nepal border areas. The bust reveals an extensive drug trafficking operation that authorities are continuing to investigate.
Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Two Bandmates Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody as Singapore Police Find No Foul Play
Oct 18, 2025 12:08 am CST
Two associates of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg have been sent to 14-day judicial custody following their CID remand. Singapore authorities have stated they don't suspect foul play in the 52-year-old cultural icon's death but continue investigating. The singer was found dead while swimming in Singapore on September 19, with autopsy results shared with Indian officials as the investigation could take three more months to complete.
CBI Uncovers Rs 7.5 Crore Cash in IPS Officer Bribery Case During Punjab and Chandigarh Raids
Oct 17, 2025 11:55 pm CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted extensive raids across Punjab and Chandigarh, uncovering Rs 7.5 crore in cash, gold jewelry, luxury watches, and documents for multiple properties from DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar's residence. The 2009-batch IPS officer and his associate were caught in a bribery scheme and have been remanded to 14 days judicial custody while financial investigations continue.
Dangerous Leopard Captured After Killing 8-Year-Old Girl in Uttar Pradesh Forest Zone
Oct 17, 2025 11:00 pm CST
Forest officials in Lakhimpur Kheri have successfully captured a male leopard suspected of killing an eight-year-old girl near the Dudhwa buffer zone. The animal, trapped in a sugarcane field, is believed to be responsible for the fatal attack on Preet Kaur on October 8. Officials are conducting medical examinations before deciding on the leopard's relocation or release.
Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Poor' For Fourth Consecutive Day With Rising Pollution Levels Before Diwali
Oct 17, 2025 10:57 pm CST
Delhi and surrounding NCR cities continue to experience deteriorating air quality with AQI readings in the 'poor' category for the fourth straight day. Ghaziabad recorded the worst air quality in India at 306 AQI, while transport emissions contribute nearly 18% to Delhi's pollution. Authorities monitor stubble burning incidents across neighboring states as Diwali approaches.
Rahul Gandhi Honors Zubeen Garg in Assam: The Mount Kanchenjunga Connection
Oct 17, 2025 10:26 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg at his cremation site in Guwahati, sharing a personal connection to Mount Kanchenjunga - a symbol the late singer identified with. Gandhi planted a 'nahor' sapling and promised the family that the truth behind Zubeen's death in Singapore would be pursued, while Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma noted the delayed timing of Gandhi's visit.
IRCTC Employees Engage in Violent Brawl at Delhi's Nizamuddin Railway Station: Shocking Footage Goes Viral
Oct 17, 2025 10:18 pm CST
In a shocking incident at Delhi's Nizamuddin Railway Station, uniformed IRCTC employees were caught on camera engaging in a violent altercation involving dustbins and belts. The chaotic brawl, which occurred while the Vande Bharat train was stationed at the platform, required RPF intervention and has since gone viral across social media platforms, drawing comparisons to professional wrestling matches while raising concerns about safety at major transportation hubs.
Judicial Inquiry Launched into Ladakh Protest Killings: Former Supreme Court Judge to Lead Investigation
Oct 17, 2025 10:12 pm CST
The central government has appointed retired Supreme Court judge Justice BS Chauhan to investigate the deaths of four protesters, including a Kargil war veteran, in police firing in Ladakh. This judicial inquiry addresses a key demand from Ladakhi groups seeking statehood and constitutional protections following years of growing unrest against central rule in the region.