India News
Punjab Farm Laborers Win Rs 1.5 Crore Lottery and Hide Due to Safety Concerns
Dec 10, 2025 01:27 am CST
A farming couple from Punjab's Faridkot district won Rs 1.5 crore in the state lottery but fled their home due to safety concerns. After purchasing a Rs 200 lottery ticket, daily-wage farm laborers Ram Singh and Naseeb Kaur secured their home and relocated to a secret location, fearing potential robbery or ransom demands. Local police have reached out to provide protection and reassurance to the family.
Delhi Jal Board Consultant Removed Following Money Laundering Case Implication
Dec 10, 2025 01:08 am CST
The Delhi government has dismissed Senior Consultant Ajay Gupta from the Delhi Jal Board after learning of his involvement in an Enforcement Directorate money laundering case. The case involves alleged corruption in sewage treatment plant tenders worth Rs 17.70 crore, with 14 accused including former minister Satyendar Jain and other officials. Investigators claim tender conditions were manipulated to favor a single company, resulting in undue profits and substantial bribes.
West Bengal Booth Level Officers Protest With Ambulance After Colleague Suffers Brain Stroke During Electoral Duties
Dec 10, 2025 12:59 am CST
West Bengal Booth Level Officers staged a protest bringing their colleague who suffered a brain stroke allegedly from excessive election-related workload. The BLO Adhikar Raksha Committee demands compensation and workload relief, highlighting the disparity between support for polling personnel casualties and BLOs who suffer health issues during Election Commission duties.
J&K Police Make Breakthrough Arrests in 1996 Separatist Riot Case After Nearly Three Decades
Dec 10, 2025 12:58 am CST
Two separatist leaders have surrendered to authorities in connection with a 1996 case involving violent riots and firing on police in Srinagar. The case, which has remained active for nearly three decades, involves charges of rioting, attempted murder, and unlawful activities led by top Hurriyat separatists. Recent developments have seen Shakeel Ahmad Bakshi and Javid Ahmad Mir taken into custody after surrendering to the NIA Court in Srinagar.
The Rise of Self-Employment in India: How AI and Professional Networks Are Empowering Entrepreneurs
Dec 10, 2025 12:44 am CST
LinkedIn's Small Business Work Change India Report reveals a significant surge in self-employment aspirations among Indian professionals, with a 104% increase in members adding "founder" to their profiles. The report highlights how AI adoption (embraced by 97% of SMBs), brand credibility, and professional networks are transforming entrepreneurship in India, with the country outpacing global averages in AI investment and implementation.
Police Bust Fake Marriage Racket in Maharashtra After Bride's Escape Attempt
Dec 10, 2025 12:43 am CST
Maharashtra police uncovered a sophisticated fake marriage racket after arresting a runaway bride who attempted to flee hours after her wedding ceremony. The scam involved collecting money from grooms for arranged marriages with no intention of establishing legitimate matrimonial relationships. Authorities are investigating multiple suspects including a marriage agent, document forgers, and family members involved in the fraudulent operation centered in Beed district.
UP Government Launches 'Surgical Strike' Against Infiltrators to Strengthen Internal Security
Dec 10, 2025 12:42 am CST
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has unveiled a comprehensive plan to identify and act against infiltrators through a "surgical strike" approach. This initiative aims to enhance state security, ensure government benefits reach legitimate recipients, reduce crime rates, and create better employment opportunities for local residents. The verification drive specifically targets illegal immigrants including Rohingyas and Bangladeshis currently residing in the state.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Unveils World's Second Largest Khadi National Flag in Historic Belagavi Ceremony
Dec 10, 2025 12:41 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled the world's second-largest khadi national flag at Belagavi's Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, emphasizing its importance as a symbol of national pride and unity. The historic event honored India's freedom struggle legacy while promoting constitutional values of fraternity and secularism among citizens, especially youth.
Maharashtra Political Scandal: UBT Leader Exposes Alleged Cash Corruption in Shinde Faction
Dec 10, 2025 12:12 am CST
In a dramatic turn during Maharashtra's winter assembly session, UBT leader Ambadas Danve released a controversial video allegedly showing a Shinde-faction MLA involved in cash dealings. While the accused MLA denies allegations and claims AI manipulation, similar corruption accusations have now emerged against the Public Works Department, escalating political tensions in the state.
Extraditing Goa Nightclub Owners From Thailand: Legal Process Explained After Deadly Fire Claims 25 Lives
Dec 10, 2025 12:05 am CST
The Luthra brothers, owners of Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, fled to Thailand following a devastating fire that killed 25 people. This article examines India's legal options for extraditing them under the 2013 Thailand-India extradition treaty, detailing the procedural requirements and conditions necessary to bring them back to face negligence and murder charges in connection with the tragedy.