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Elephant Ownership Dispute Across Three Indian States: The Curious Case of Jayamati
Oct 01, 2025 02:04 pm CST
In a bizarre investigation spanning Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bihar, what began as an elephant theft complaint has revealed a complex ownership dispute. When Narendra Kumar Shukla reported his elephant Jayamati stolen, police uncovered that the animal was actually jointly owned by four partners, three of whom legally sold it to a buyer in Bihar, challenging Shukla's initial claims of theft.
Breaking Tradition: All-Female "Pink Ramlila" Transforms Delhi's Dussehra Celebrations
Oct 01, 2025 02:02 pm CST
Delhi's innovative "Pink Ramlila" features women portraying traditionally male roles like Lord Ram and Ravana, challenging centuries of tradition. The Moradabad-based troupe of diverse professional women has transformed the IP extension area with their groundbreaking production, becoming a highlight of Delhi's vibrant Dussehra celebrations alongside other notable performances across the city.
RBI Upgrades India's GDP Growth Forecast to 6.8% for 2025-26 Amid Structural Reforms
Oct 01, 2025 02:02 pm CST
The Reserve Bank of India has raised its GDP growth forecast for 2025-26 from 6.5% to 6.8%, citing structural reforms and strong Q1 performance of 7.8%. Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted that GST streamlining will offset external challenges, with quarterly projections of 7.0%, 6.4%, and 6.2% for the remaining quarters. Strong private consumption, manufacturing revival, and robust rural demand continue to drive economic resilience despite global uncertainties.
75-Year-Old Man Dies Mysteriously the Morning After Marrying 35-Year-Old Woman in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 01, 2025 01:36 pm CST
A 75-year-old widower named Sangruram from Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district married 35-year-old Manbhavati against family advice, seeking companionship after living alone. Tragically, he died suddenly the morning after their wedding, sparking village speculation and prompting relatives to delay funeral proceedings pending investigation into the mysterious circumstances.
Tragic Accident: 18-Year-Old Dies by Electrocution While Visiting Girlfriend in Odisha
Oct 01, 2025 01:36 pm CST
An 18-year-old man named Biswajit Behera died after being electrocuted while attempting to enter his girlfriend's house in Odisha's Dhenkanal district. The incident occurred on September 28 when he contacted a live wire while scaling a wall. Police have launched an investigation after the victim's family filed a complaint alleging foul play.
RBI Maintains 5.5% Repo Rate Amid Economic Growth and Inflation Assessment: Growth Forecast Raised to 6.8%
Oct 01, 2025 01:27 pm CST
The Reserve Bank of India unanimously voted to keep its key repo rate at 5.50% for the second consecutive time while adopting a neutral stance. Despite previous rate cuts totaling 100 basis points in early 2025, the RBI is evaluating their impact alongside recent tax cuts. The central bank raised its GDP growth forecast to 6.8% while lowering inflation projections to 2.6%, creating potential space for future monetary easing as it balances domestic economic resilience against global trade challenges.
Tragic Kidney Failure Outbreak: 6 Children Die in Madhya Pradesh Due to Suspected Contaminated Cough Syrups
Oct 01, 2025 01:25 pm CST
Six children have died from kidney failure in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district within 15 days, with contaminated cough syrups containing diethylene glycol suspected as the cause. Local authorities have banned Coldrif and Nextro-DS syrups while ICMR teams investigate this pharmaceutical poisoning case that has devastated local families.
CoBRA Jawan Sandeep Kumar Dies From Snakebite During Anti-Naxal Operation in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum
Oct 01, 2025 01:09 pm CST
A tragic incident occurred in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district where Sandeep Kumar, a jawan from the 209 CoBRA battalion, lost his life due to a snakebite while conducting an operation against Left Wing Extremists in Nurdha jungle. Despite being rushed to a hospital, Kumar succumbed during treatment, as confirmed by state police headquarters.
Tamil Nadu Police Officers Arrested for Gang-Raping Andhra Pradesh Woman Fruit Vendor
Oct 01, 2025 12:25 pm CST
Two police constables in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai district have been arrested and suspended for allegedly gang-raping a 25-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh who had come to sell fruits. The incident occurred when the victim and her mother were stopped by officers on patrol duty, sparking widespread outrage and political criticism across the state.
Mumbai Leads Metropolitan Cities in Economic Fraud Cases in 2023 Despite Yearly Decrease: NCRB Report
Oct 01, 2025 11:44 am CST
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Mumbai topped the list of metropolitan cities with 6,476 economic offence cases in 2023, despite showing a decrease from 2022 figures. Maharashtra ranked third nationally in financial fraud cases, while also placing fourth in cybercrime incidents, highlighting the ongoing challenges of economic crimes across India's major urban centers.