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Air India Partners with Zomato: Earn Travel Miles Through Food Delivery
Sep 25, 2025 06:40 pm CST
Air India and Zomato have launched an innovative partnership allowing customers to earn Maharaja Club loyalty points when ordering food. The collaboration offers 2% points on orders above Rs 499, welcome bonuses for new members, and daily ticket giveaways. This first-of-its-kind alliance in India seamlessly connects travel rewards with everyday dining experiences.
Sameer Wankhede Takes Legal Action Against Aryan Khan's Netflix Series: The Complete Story Behind 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' Controversy
Sep 25, 2025 06:09 pm CST
Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a lawsuit against Shah Rukh Khan and Red Chillies Entertainment over his alleged portrayal in 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood,' a Netflix series created by Aryan Khan. This legal battle stems from the high-profile 2021 cruise ship drug case that saw Aryan Khan spend 22 days in jail before being cleared of all charges. Wankhede's complaint seeks Rs 2 crore in damages, claiming the series deliberately damages his reputation through its characterization of an anti-drug officer.
Operation Numkhor: Customs Investigates Toyota Land Cruiser in Bhutan-Kerala Car Smuggling Network
Sep 25, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Customs officials are investigating a 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser registered in Arunachal Pradesh as part of Operation Numkhor, a larger probe into suspected vehicle smuggling from Bhutan to Kerala. With 38 vehicles already seized and celebrity-owned cars under scrutiny, authorities believe over 200 Bhutan-registered vehicles are operating illegally in Kerala after evading proper import duties.
Dharmendra Pradhan Appointed as BJP's Election In-charge for Critical Bihar Assembly Elections
Sep 25, 2025 05:39 pm CST
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has been named the BJP's election in-charge for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, with CR Patil and Keshav Prasad Maurya serving as co-in-charges. This crucial electoral contest will test the Nitish Kumar-led NDA coalition against opposition forces, with all 243 legislative seats at stake. The BJP has also announced election leadership for upcoming contests in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
India's Strategic Indus River Project: Transforming Water Management Before 2029 Elections
Sep 25, 2025 05:26 pm CST
India is developing a major water management initiative by connecting the Indus and Beas Rivers through a 14-km tunnel, scheduled for completion before the 2029 elections. Following the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, this strategic project aims to maximize India's water utilization across northern states including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan, addressing irrigation needs and strengthening national water security.
CBI Launches Investigation Into Sonam Wangchuk's Foreign Funding and Ladakh Statehood Protests
Sep 25, 2025 05:24 pm CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation has opened an inquiry into alleged foreign funding violations by activist Sonam Wangchuk's Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh amid escalating tensions over Ladakh statehood demands. Recent protests turned violent following Wangchuk's hunger strike, resulting in four deaths and multiple injuries as the government claims provocative statements incited unrest during ongoing negotiation processes.
Caught on Camera: Young Girl Attacked and Dragged by Stray Dogs in Pune Raises Safety Concerns
Sep 25, 2025 05:06 pm CST
A disturbing incident in Pune's Vadgaonsheri area where a young girl was attacked and dragged by four stray dogs was captured on CCTV. This event adds to growing concerns about stray dog management across Maharashtra, highlighting the tension between public safety and animal welfare as similar incidents increase nationwide, prompting Supreme Court intervention regarding stray dog regulations.
Godman Charged with Sexual Harassment of 17 Female Students Found to Have Hidden Cameras in Women's Hostel
Sep 25, 2025 05:01 pm CST
Self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, also known as Swami Parthasarathy, has been charged with sexually harassing 17 female scholarship students at Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management. Police investigations revealed hidden cameras in women's hostel, inappropriate demands, and a vehicle with forged diplomatic plates. The 62-year-old director remains at large while the parent religious institution has severed all ties with him.
Gautam Adani Celebrates Indian Youth's Commitment to Building Dreams on Native Soil at Green Talks 2025
Sep 25, 2025 04:35 pm CST
At the Adani Green Talks 2025 in Ahmedabad, Gautam Adani highlighted how today's generation is firmly planting their ambitions in India, convinced that their homeland will be the stage for realizing their dreams. The Adani Group chairman emphasized the importance of identifying brilliant minds across the nation to prepare for India's "Second Freedom Struggle" - achieving independence in technology and social innovation that uplifts communities and strengthens democracy.
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Claims "Conspiracy" Behind Violent Statehood Protests That Left Four Dead
Sep 25, 2025 04:33 pm CST
Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta alleges foreign involvement in Ladakh's violent protests that claimed four lives, comparing the unrest to recent political upheavals in Bangladesh and Nepal. The government blames activist Sonam Wangchuk for inciting violence while local leaders claim security forces used excessive force. The protests reflect growing demands for statehood and constitutional protections for Ladakh's land, culture, and resources.