India News
BJP MP Khagen Murmu Attacked During Flood Relief Visit, Refutes CM Mamata Banerjee's Claims
Oct 09, 2025 01:58 am CST
BJP MP Khagen Murmu was violently attacked while distributing flood relief in Jalpaiguri, sustaining serious injuries including a broken cheekbone. He strongly denies Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's assertion that locals initiated the attack, claiming instead that TMC supporters were responsible. The incident has escalated political tensions in West Bengal, with the Governor issuing an ultimatum to restore law and order.
Assam Police DSP Suspended After Arrest in Singer Zubeen Garg's Death Investigation
Oct 09, 2025 01:42 am CST
Sandipan Garg, cousin of popular singer Zubeen Garg and Assam Police DSP, has been suspended following his arrest in connection with the singer's mysterious death in Singapore. The officer, who was present on the yacht during the incident, faces multiple serious charges and has been placed in seven-day police custody.
'Jhund' Actor Priyanshu Thakur Murdered by Friend in Nagpur: Stabbed, Bound and Left to Die
Oct 09, 2025 01:37 am CST
Priyanshu Thakur, the 21-year-old actor known for his role as 'Babu Chhetri' in Amitabh Bachchan's film 'Jhund', was fatally attacked by his friend Dhruv Sahu in Nagpur. After an alcohol-fueled argument, Thakur was stabbed, hit with a stone, and bound with wire before being abandoned. He died en route to the hospital. Police confirmed Sahu has confessed to the crime.
Man Sentenced to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Sexually Assaulting Minor in Ghaziabad Under POCSO Act
Oct 09, 2025 01:36 am CST
A special POCSO court in Ghaziabad has sentenced a Muradnagar resident to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1.10 lakh for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in July 2022. The conviction follows a formal investigation after the victim's mother filed a police complaint.
Tragic Dowry Case: Karnataka Man Murders Wife Four Months After Marriage, Highlighting India's Growing Dowry Crime Statistics
Oct 09, 2025 01:08 am CST
A disturbing case of alleged dowry-related murder has emerged from Karnataka's Belagavi, where a man killed his 20-year-old wife just four months after marriage. This incident underscores the alarming 14% increase in dowry crimes across India in 2023, with Karnataka ranking third nationwide in such cases according to recent NCRB data.
India's Drug Regulator Acknowledges Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lapses Following Fatal Cough Syrup Incidents
Oct 09, 2025 12:51 am CST
India's top drug regulator has admitted serious deficiencies in pharmaceutical manufacturing practices after children died from suspected contaminated cough syrups. CDSCO investigations revealed manufacturers failing to test raw materials and finished products as required by law, leading to stricter enforcement measures nationwide. The scandal has damaged India's reputation as a global pharmaceutical supplier, with multiple states implementing emergency restrictions on cough medication distribution.
India's Drug Regulator Issues Critical Advisory Following Fatal Cough Syrup Contamination Cases
Oct 09, 2025 12:51 am CST
India's drug regulator has issued an urgent advisory highlighting serious lapses in pharmaceutical manufacturing practices after multiple child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups. Inspections revealed manufacturers failing to test raw materials and finished products as required by law, prompting increased regulatory scrutiny across states and renewed concerns about India's pharmaceutical quality control systems.
Delhi Woman Attacks Sleeping Husband With Boiling Oil and Chilli Powder: Critical Condition After Domestic Violence Incident
Oct 09, 2025 12:23 am CST
A shocking case of domestic violence in Delhi where a woman attacked her sleeping husband with boiling oil and chilli powder, leaving him in critical condition at Safdarjung Hospital. The 28-year-old victim suffered severe burns while their 8-year-old daughter was present in the home. The perpetrator has been charged but remains unarrested as police investigate the incident.
19 US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Reset and Repair Critical US-India Partnership Amid Tariff Tensions
Oct 09, 2025 12:22 am CST
19 US Democratic lawmakers have written to President Donald Trump requesting he reconsider recent tariff hikes on Indian goods, warning that the 50% duties are damaging US-India relations, hurting American consumers and businesses, and potentially pushing India toward greater engagement with Russia and China. The letter emphasizes India's strategic importance as a democratic partner in the Indo-Pacific region and calls for immediate steps to repair this vital relationship.
Fatal Mumbai Train Accident Caused by Protruding Backpack: Central Railway Investigation Reveals
Oct 09, 2025 12:11 am CST
A Central Railway investigation has concluded that a passenger's protruding backpack caused a fatal accident in Thane district near Mumbai, resulting in eight commuters falling from two passing trains and five fatalities. The investigation ruled out technical malfunctions, passenger altercations, or sabotage, confirming that both trains were operating within speed limits when the backpack created a domino effect of falling passengers.