India News
Delhi Announces Complete Waiver on Water Bill Late Payment Charges Until January 2026
Oct 14, 2025 06:48 pm CST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a complete waiver of late payment surcharges on water bills totaling over Rs 11,000 crore for domestic consumers until January 31, 2026, followed by a 70% reduction until March 2026. The government has also significantly reduced penalties for legalizing unauthorized connections, with the Delhi Jal Board currently facing Rs 87,589 crore in outstanding water bills.
Understanding Tata Motors' 40% Share Price Drop: A Technical Adjustment Due to Demerger Process
Oct 14, 2025 06:01 pm CST
Tata Motors shares experienced a 40% price drop as the stock began trading ex-demerger, separating its commercial vehicle business from passenger vehicles. This article explains the technical nature of this adjustment, detailing how shareholders will receive one TMLCV share for each Tata Motors share held on October 14, 2025, and why investors should not be concerned about this apparent decline in value.
Supreme Court Hearing Urgent Petition from Telangana Journalists Facing Arrest Over Posts Against CM Revanth Reddy
Oct 14, 2025 05:55 pm CST
Two female journalists from Telangana have petitioned the Supreme Court after a High Court ruling put them at risk of arrest for allegedly posting abusive content against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Pogadadanda Revathi and Thanvi Yadav of Pulse News were initially arrested in March and later granted bail, but now face serious charges including publishing obscene material and inciting hatred. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear their urgent plea challenging the custody order.
Maharashtra State Election Commission Requests Deferral of Electoral Roll Revision Until 2026
Oct 14, 2025 05:49 pm CST
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has formally requested the Election Commission to postpone its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls until January 2026, citing the Supreme Court-mandated local body elections that will occupy the same officials needed for both processes. With elections pending for 29 municipal corporations and hundreds of local bodies, officials argue that attempting both processes simultaneously would be impractical.
Madhya Pradesh Police Corruption Exposed: Officers Arrested in Rs 3 Crore Hawala Money Scandal
Oct 14, 2025 05:43 pm CST
Five police officers in Madhya Pradesh were arrested after seizing Rs 3 crore in hawala money but reporting only Rs 1.45 crore officially. The scandal unfolded when the hawala operator confronted officers about the missing funds, leading to criminal charges under direct orders from Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who declared that "those who break the law will not be spared, not even those meant to protect it."
Gangster Wife Shot Dead by Husband Over Passport Dispute, 11-Year-Old Daughter Witnesses Murder
Oct 14, 2025 05:26 pm CST
A tragic incident occurred in Ghaziabad where a registered gangster named Vikas fatally shot his wife Ruby during an argument over a passport, with their young daughter witnessing the murder. Both husband and wife were documented criminals, and police are currently searching for Vikas who fled the scene. The couple had a history of domestic disputes, often related to Vikas's unemployment and extended absences from home.
Female Student Allegedly Sexually Assaulted at South Asian University in Delhi: Investigation Underway
Oct 14, 2025 05:25 pm CST
A sexual assault case has been filed after a female student at South Asian University in Delhi reported an attempted gang rape at a campus construction site. The university has condemned the violence, suspended classes, established an inquiry committee, and implemented additional security measures while police investigate the incident.
Tragic Incident in Hyderabad: Mother Smothers Twin Toddlers Before Committing Suicide Following Family Disputes
Oct 14, 2025 05:20 pm CST
In a heartbreaking incident in Hyderabad, 27-year-old Challari Sailakshmi allegedly smothered her two-year-old twins to death before jumping from her fourth-floor apartment. Police investigation reveals ongoing disputes between the couple over their son's speech impairment may have contributed to this tragedy. Mental health resources are available for those in need of support.
Man Murders Wife and Stages Road Accident to Claim Rs 30 Lakh Insurance in Jharkhand
Oct 14, 2025 05:12 pm CST
In a shocking case of insurance fraud from Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district, a 30-year-old man murdered his newly-wedded wife and staged the crime as a road accident to claim Rs 30 lakh in insurance money. The suspect's suspicious behavior during funeral rites prompted an investigation that revealed his elaborate deception, leading to his confession and arrest.
OP Singh Appointed as Haryana's New DGP Following IPS Officer's Suicide Controversy
Oct 14, 2025 05:04 pm CST
Senior IPS officer OP Singh, brother-in-law of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has been appointed as Haryana's new Director General of Police following the removal of incumbent DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur amid controversy surrounding the suicide of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar who alleged harassment and caste-based discrimination in his final note.