India News
PM Modi Asks Bihar Women to Call Him 'Brother', Emphasizes Their Role in Upcoming Election Victory
Oct 15, 2025 10:18 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with BJP booth workers in Bihar, asking women to address him as 'brother' while emphasizing female voters' crucial role in the upcoming assembly elections. Modi predicted a "double Diwali" with NDA's victory on November 14, urged outreach about government schemes, and warned against returning to "jungle raj." Elections for Bihar's 243-member Assembly will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
Supreme Court Allows Amendment in Sonam Wangchuk's NSA Detention Challenge - Legal Battle Continues
Oct 15, 2025 10:10 pm CST
The Supreme Court has permitted Gitanjali J. Angmo to amend her petition challenging the detention of her husband, renowned Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, under the National Security Act. While the Home Ministry accuses Wangchuk of inciting violence during protests, questions about procedural compliance and rights of the detainee remain central to the case. Wangchuk, widely respected for his environmental and educational work, remains detained in Jodhpur jail as the case continues.
Tejashwi Yadav's Rs 8.1 Crore Asset Declaration: Inside the RJD Leader's Financial Portfolio Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 15, 2025 09:59 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has filed his nomination for Bihar's Raghopur assembly seat, declaring assets worth Rs 8.1 crore. Seeking his third consecutive term, Yadav's financial disclosure reveals Rs 6.12 crore in moveable assets and Rs 1.88 crore in immovable properties, while his wife Rajshree holds assets valued at Rs 1.88 crore. The constituency goes to polls on November 6 as part of Bihar's two-phase election.
Bengaluru Doctor Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Wife Using Anaesthetic Drug
Oct 15, 2025 09:55 pm CST
A shocking case has emerged from Bengaluru where Dr Mahendra Reddy, a general surgeon, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife Dr Kruthika Reddy by administering an overdose of Propofol, a powerful anaesthetic drug. Forensic evidence revealed the presence of the drug in the victim's organs six months after her death, leading to the husband's arrest from Manipal, Karnataka.
Maharashtra Physician Loses Rs 7 Crore in Sophisticated 'Digital Arrest' Cybercrime Scheme
Oct 15, 2025 09:51 pm CST
A senior doctor in Maharashtra fell victim to an elaborate cybercrime operation, losing over Rs 7 crore after fraudsters impersonated law enforcement officials and judges who placed him under a fake "digital arrest." The perpetrators used counterfeit Supreme Court and Enforcement Directorate documents to intimidate the victim, threatening legal consequences and monitoring his movements until he transferred the funds to their accounts.
UP STF and Bihar Police Seize 684 Kg Cannabis Worth Rs 1.71 Crore in Major Interstate Drug Bust
Oct 15, 2025 09:42 pm CST
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force and Bihar Police conducted a joint operation resulting in the arrest of three drug traffickers and seizure of 684 kg of cannabis valued at Rs 1.71 crore. The sophisticated smuggling operation used a Hyundai Creta as a pilot vehicle to detect police checkpoints while transporting drugs from Odisha to Bihar and eastern UP districts.
Father of Durgapur Rape Survivor Calls Mamata Banerjee "Mother-Like Figure" After Initial Criticism
Oct 15, 2025 09:29 pm CST
The father of a gang-rape survivor from Durgapur has publicly changed his stance toward West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, now describing her as a "mother-like figure" and seeking her help for justice, just days after criticizing her leadership and safety comments. The case involves an MBBS student from Odisha who was allegedly assaulted when leaving her college campus, with six arrests made so far in an incident that has sparked political controversy across the state.
Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 Crore Will Dispute: Legal Battle Between Third Wife and Children Intensifies in Delhi High Court
Oct 15, 2025 09:26 pm CST
A high-profile legal dispute has erupted in the Delhi High Court over businessman Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 crore estate. His children with ex-wife Karisma Kapoor are challenging the will that leaves his fortune to third wife Priya Sachdev Kapur, citing discrepancies as evidence of forgery. Both sides have presented compelling arguments in this Bollywood-esque family drama that began after Kapur's unexpected death during a polo match in June.
Telangana Home Guard and Doctor Arrested for Rape and Illegal Abortion Leading to Woman's Death
Oct 15, 2025 08:45 pm CST
Telangana police have arrested a 39-year-old home guard and a 54-year-old RMP doctor for the alleged rape and illegal abortion that resulted in the death of 29-year-old Byagari Mounika. The victim had been in a seven-year relationship with the home guard who allegedly sexually assaulted her under the pretense of marriage, leading to an unwanted pregnancy and fatal abortion complications. Both suspects face charges including rape, murder, and violations of the SC/ST Act.
Supreme Court Questions Government Opposition to Lethal Injection Option for Death Row Inmates
Oct 15, 2025 08:27 pm CST
The Supreme Court has criticized the Indian government's resistance to allowing death row convicts the option of lethal injection as an execution method, calling hanging "cruel" and "barbaric." A public interest litigation argues that alternatives would provide more humane and dignified deaths, with judges noting the government's reluctance to evolve with changing times. The case has been adjourned until November 11.