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Karnataka Lokayukta Seizes Rs 381 Crore in Massive Anti-Corruption Raid Against 12 Government Officials
Oct 15, 2025 10:33 am CST
Karnataka Lokayukta Police conducted extensive raids across 48 locations, uncovering Rs 381.08 crore in disproportionate assets from 12 government officials. The operation revealed massive wealth including land, properties, jewelry, and investments, with the highest individual seizure reaching Rs 73.25 crore from a senior education director. Investigations continue to determine the full extent of illegal enrichment.
Haryana IPS Officer Suicide Case: Court Orders Wife to Identify Body for Critical Post-Mortem Examination
Oct 15, 2025 10:31 am CST
A Chandigarh court has directed IAS officer Amneet P Kumar to identify her husband's body for post-mortem examination following the suspicious death of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. The Special Investigation Team emphasized the urgent need to preserve crucial forensic evidence while also requesting access to the deceased officer's laptop. Meanwhile, IPS officer Om Prakash Singh has taken additional charge as Haryana DGP amid the ongoing investigation.
India Achieves 4,946 MW Rooftop Solar Capacity Through PM Surya Ghar Yojana: Progress and Challenges
Oct 15, 2025 10:02 am CST
The PM Surya Ghar Yojana has driven India's rooftop solar capacity to 4,946 MW with INR 9,280 crore in subsidies, though only 13.1% of its target has been met. Gujarat leads with 1,491 MW, while challenges include low consumer awareness, limited financing, and supply chain issues threatening the 30 GW goal by FY2027.
Deadly Bus Fire in Rajasthan: 20 Killed, 15 Injured in Jaisalmer-Jodhpur Highway Tragedy
Oct 15, 2025 09:47 am CST
A devastating bus fire on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway in Rajasthan claimed 20 lives and left 15 seriously injured. The newly purchased bus caught fire due to a suspected short circuit, with victims being identified through DNA testing. PM Modi announced compensation for victims' families as authorities established emergency response protocols.
Kerala Minister Orders School to Allow Muslim Girl to Wear Hijab, Upholding Religious Freedom in Education
Oct 15, 2025 08:52 am CST
Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty has directed a Christian-run private school in Kochi to permit a Muslim eighth-grade student to continue wearing her religious headscarf while attending classes. Following an investigation that found the school's previous ban violated constitutional religious freedoms and the Right to Education Act, the minister affirmed that Kerala's secular values must be upheld in all educational institutions, while allowing the school to determine the appropriate color and design of the hijab.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: AAP Announces 48 More Candidates While BJP Releases First List of 71 Nominees
Oct 15, 2025 06:34 am CST
The Aam Aadmi Party has released its second list of 48 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, bringing their total to 59 nominees. Meanwhile, BJP has announced 71 candidates including Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha. The two-phase elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11, with results to be declared on November 14.
KTR Alleges Massive Electoral Fraud in Jubilee Hills By-Election: BRS to Approach High Court
Oct 15, 2025 03:06 am CST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao has accused the ruling Congress of orchestrating electoral fraud in the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election, claiming 23,000 suspicious votes were added to voter rolls. BRS plans to approach the Telangana High Court after receiving inadequate response from election authorities. The article details specific allegations of voter manipulation and Congress's denial of any wrongdoing.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Invokes NSA in Severe Caste Discrimination Case: OBC Man Forced to Drink Foot Water
Oct 15, 2025 02:42 am CST
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken suo motu action against a shocking incident of caste discrimination in Damoh district, where an OBC man was forced to wash and drink water from an upper-caste person's feet. The court has ordered charges under the National Security Act and described the incident as a serious assault on human dignity, directing authorities to add more stringent sections under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police Officer and Lawyer Face Off with "Jai Shri Ram" Chants Amid Tensions in Gwalior
Oct 15, 2025 02:28 am CST
Tensions escalated in Gwalior as police officer Hina Khan and lawyer Anil Mishra engaged in a dramatic confrontation involving "Jai Shri Ram" chants, stemming from a dispute over prohibitory orders related to the controversial installation of BR Ambedkar's statue at the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Despite 4,000 police personnel deployed across the city, the religious standoff highlighted ongoing caste-related tensions in the region.
Tragic Death of Jharkhand Student Following Principal's Corporal Punishment Over Dress Code Violation
Oct 15, 2025 02:13 am CST
A Class 12 student in Jharkhand's Garhwa district died after allegedly developing depression following an incident where she was slapped by her school principal for wearing slippers instead of shoes. The tragedy has sparked protests from family members and locals who are demanding justice, highlighting the serious consequences of corporal punishment in educational institutions.