India News
Bihar Man Burns Second Wife to Death for Objecting to His Plans to Marry Girlfriend
Oct 12, 2025 02:52 am CST
In a horrific incident from Bihar's Nalanda district, a man named Vikas Kumar allegedly set his second wife Sunita Devi ablaze after she objected to his plans of marrying his girlfriend. The 25-year-old victim made a final distress call to her family before succumbing to her injuries. Police have launched an investigation while the perpetrator and his family remain at large.
Tragedy at Kolkata School: Class 9 Student Dies Following Sports Event Collapse
Oct 12, 2025 02:47 am CST
A 9th-grade student at BDM International School in Kolkata tragically passed away after collapsing during a sports selection event. Arkadeep Bag collapsed shortly after completing a race where he finished first, despite immediate CPR administration by certified staff. Medical reports indicate the death was related to underlying health issues, while authorities continue to investigate the circumstances.
Bihari Migrant Workers in Tamil Nadu Face Barriers to Voting in Home State Elections
Oct 12, 2025 02:42 am CST
Migrant workers from Bihar living in Tamil Nadu struggle with the practical impossibility of traveling over 2,000 km to vote in their home state's elections due to job insecurity and financial constraints. With approximately 2.51 lakh registered Bihari workers in Tamil Nadu, many have settled with families and enrolled children in local schools, making electoral participation in Bihar increasingly unlikely without alternative voting mechanisms.
India-EFTA Trade Agreement: $100 Billion Investment and One Million Jobs Through Historic European Partnership
Oct 12, 2025 02:39 am CST
India's landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with four European Free Trade Association countries has come into effect, promising $100 billion in investments and one million direct jobs over 15 years. This historic agreement provides balanced market access, supports key economic sectors, and establishes India's first FTA with binding investment and job creation commitments.
Supreme Court to Rule on Independent Probe Into Karur Stampede That Killed 41
Oct 12, 2025 02:38 am CST
The Supreme Court will announce its verdict on October 13 regarding petitions for an independent investigation into the Karur stampede tragedy that resulted in 41 deaths. The court has questioned the Madras High Court's authority in forming a special investigation team, while actor Vijay's TVK party seeks Supreme Court supervision of the probe, arguing Tamil Nadu Police cannot conduct an impartial investigation.
Haryana CM Promises Justice in IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar's Suicide Case Amid Allegations Against Senior Police Officials
Oct 12, 2025 02:35 am CST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has pledged a thorough investigation into IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's suicide, promising justice regardless of rank or position. The case has sparked controversy after Kumar's "final note" named several high-ranking police officials including the state's DGP, prompting the formation of a Special Investigation Team to examine allegations of systematic harassment.
Triple Murder in UP: Muslim Cleric's Wife and Two Daughters Found Brutally Killed on Mosque Premises
Oct 12, 2025 02:24 am CST
The wife and two young daughters of a mosque imam were discovered murdered with a sharp weapon in their residence on mosque premises in Baghpat, UP. The crime was discovered by children arriving for lessons while the cleric was away in Deoband. Police have formed five specialized teams to investigate possible motives including family disputes, robbery, or personal enmity.
Tragic Negligence: Worker Dies of Heart Attack While Employer Ignores His Distress in Madhya Pradesh
Oct 12, 2025 02:10 am CST
A disturbing incident in Madhya Pradesh has sparked outrage after CCTV footage showed 45-year-old Rafiq Khan suffering a fatal heart attack at work while his employer sat nearby scrolling through his phone, offering no assistance. The worker's family alleges he was forced to lift heavy loads beyond his capacity, and local residents have joined them in demanding justice for what they describe as criminal negligence.
Kerala Minister Proposes Wild Boar Meat Consumption as Solution to Agricultural Crop Damage
Oct 12, 2025 02:03 am CST
Kerala Agriculture Minister P Prasad has suggested that allowing people to hunt and consume wild boar meat could effectively address the growing problem of crop destruction in the state. Speaking at a village event in Alappuzha, he noted that while wild boars are not endangered, current wildlife protection laws prevent this solution. His comments come shortly after Kerala passed amendments to the Wildlife Protection Act aimed at reducing human-animal conflicts.
Tejashwi Yadav Promises Immediate Teachers' Recruitment Process If Mahagathbandhan Wins Bihar Elections
Oct 12, 2025 02:02 am CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has pledged to immediately initiate the teachers' recruitment examination (TRE-4) if the Mahagathbandhan alliance wins power in Bihar. He criticized the current government for reducing promised teacher vacancies from 1.27 lakh to just 27,000, while highlighting his previous administration's successful recruitment of over 2 lakh teachers without paper leaks. Yadav also promised government jobs for one person from each jobless household in Bihar.