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Dangerous Collision: Thar Rams Car at Gurugram Toll Plaza Leading to Driver Arrest
Dec 08, 2025 07:22 pm CST
A black Thar vehicle collided with a white hatchback near Ghamroj toll plaza in Gurugram, causing the car to flip and resulting in serious injuries to the driver. The 39-year-old responsible driver, Bharat, was later arrested in North Delhi. This incident adds to recent concerns expressed by Haryana police about reckless driving associated with Thar vehicles.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Defends National Song and Nehru's Legacy in Parliament's 150-Year Vande Mataram Commemoration
Dec 08, 2025 07:15 pm CST
In a passionate address during the Lok Sabha's special discussion marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended the national song's significance while criticizing the government for diverting attention from current issues. She highlighted Nehru's contributions to institutions like ISRO and AIIMS, challenged ongoing criticisms of the former prime minister, and called for substantive debate on pressing national concerns rather than historical distractions.
Air India Launches Strategic Pilot Recruitment Drive Amid IndiGo's Operational Crisis
Dec 08, 2025 06:55 pm CST
Air India has launched a major recruitment drive for Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 pilots, strategically timed during competitor IndiGo's operational crisis. While IndiGo struggles with flight cancellations and delays due to pilot shortages following new DGCA flight duty time regulations, Air India's "sky is not the limit" campaign seeks to strengthen its position in India's competitive aviation market. This development has caused IndiGo's parent company shares to drop 6.9%, highlighting the significant impact of staffing challenges in the aviation sector.
Historic Victory: Top Maoist Leader Ramdher Majji Surrenders, Ending Decades of Insurgency in Central India
Dec 08, 2025 06:53 pm CST
In a landmark development for India's fight against left-wing extremism, top Maoist leader Ramdher Majji and 11 cadres surrendered to authorities, effectively dismantling the last remaining insurgent network in the Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh (MMC) zone. This surrender, combined with the previous day's surrender of 10 high-ranking Maoists, marks the end of decades-long insurgency in the region, with officials declaring Madhya Pradesh now "almost completely Naxal-free."
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's Legacy: The Ongoing Debate Over 'Vande Mataram' and Political Recognition
Dec 08, 2025 06:46 pm CST
The great-grandson of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee expresses concerns about the Bengal government's neglect of the 'Vande Mataram' composer while praising the Central government's recognition. Political tensions continue over the historic national song as the family advocates for proper commemoration of Chatterjee's legacy through a dedicated institution and vocal performance of Vande Mataram in Parliament.
Indian Public Sector Banks Write Off Rs 6.15 Lakh Crore in Loans: Recovery Challenges and Financial Strategies
Dec 08, 2025 06:44 pm CST
Public sector banks in India have written off loans worth Rs 6.15 lakh crore over five financial years through September 2025, according to Reserve Bank of India data. Despite recovering only Rs 1.65 lakh crore from these write-offs, the government has not injected capital since FY 2022-23 as banks raise market funding and show improved profitability. Finance Minister Pankaj Chaudhary clarified that write-offs don't constitute loan waivers and recovery efforts continue through various legal mechanisms.
Daring Highway Heist: Thieves on Motorcycles Steal Luggage from Moving Bus in Maharashtra
Dec 08, 2025 06:44 pm CST
In a shocking incident caught on camera in Maharashtra's Beed district, motorcycle-riding thieves executed a Bollywood-style heist by stealing passenger luggage from a moving bus on the Solapur-Dhule highway. The criminals climbed onto the speeding vehicle to access its storage compartment, making off with ten bags of valuables. Local police have intensified highway patrols and surveillance to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent similar crimes.
Kerala Actor Dileep Acquitted in High-Profile Sexual Assault Case: Examining the 9-Year Legal Battle and Its Impact on Malayalam Cinema
Dec 08, 2025 06:37 pm CST
After a nearly nine-year legal battle, actor Dileep has been acquitted in the 2017 case involving the abduction and sexual assault of a prominent Malayalam actress. While six defendants were convicted, the court cleared Dileep of orchestrating the crime. The case has highlighted gender inequality in Kerala's film industry and led to significant reforms, including the formation of the Women in Cinema Collective and the establishment of the Justice Hema Committee to improve working conditions for women in cinema.
IndiGo Pilot Apologizes to Passengers During Massive Flight Delays: "I Want to Go Home Too"
Dec 08, 2025 06:26 pm CST
An IndiGo pilot, Captain Pradeep Krishnan, has gone viral after apologizing to passengers for ongoing flight delays, stating he understands their frustration as he also wants to "go home." The airline is showing signs of recovery with operations increasing to over 1,650 flights and on-time performance improving to 75%. The Ministry of Civil Aviation is monitoring the situation while IndiGo processes refunds totaling Rs 610 crore for affected passengers.
Saurabh Luthra: Profile of Goa Club Owner Facing Legal Action After Deadly Nightclub Fire Claims 25 Lives
Dec 08, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Prominent restaurateur Saurabh Luthra faces legal scrutiny after a devastating fire at his upscale Goa nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane killed 25 people. Police have issued lookout notices for Luthra and his brother Gaurav, who are believed to have left India following the tragedy reportedly caused by indoor fireworks at a venue lacking proper safety clearances.