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Quick-Thinking Man Uses Kidnapper's Smartwatch to Send SOS Message and Secure His Rescue in Madhya Pradesh
Dec 16, 2025 10:12 pm CST
A 25-year-old hotel manager from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, cleverly used his kidnapper's smartwatch to contact his girlfriend after being abducted over a loan dispute. Despite repaying more than he borrowed, moneylenders demanded additional funds with compound interest, leading to his abduction. Police quickly responded to the SOS message, resulting in the victim's safe rescue and the arrest of both perpetrators for illegal money lending practices.
Israeli Defence Forces Urges India to Designate Hamas as Terrorist Organization Following October 7 Attacks
Dec 02, 2025 02:56 am CST
The Israeli Defence Forces has stated that India's recognition of Hamas as a terrorist group would be beneficial, highlighting shared security concerns between the two nations. Following the devastating October 7, 2023 attacks that killed over 1,200 Israelis and led to a major military response in Gaza, IDF spokesperson Lt Col Nadav Shoshani emphasized the importance of clear stance on Hamas, which remains undesignated as a terrorist organization by India despite being classified as such by numerous Western countries.
27 Killed in Gaza as Israel and Hamas Exchange Ceasefire Violation Accusations
Nov 20, 2025 07:08 am CST
Israeli airstrikes killed 27 Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, marking one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire began last month. Both Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating the truce, with Israel claiming militants fired upon troops while Hamas denounced the attacks as a dangerous escalation. The violence occurs amid complicated peace plan implementation efforts and continued Israeli operations in Lebanon.
Major Jewelry Theft in Northern France Following Louvre Museum Heist: Valuables Worth $1.2 Million Stolen
Nov 16, 2025 02:03 am CST
Thieves in northern France have stolen jewelry worth up to $1.2 million from a boutique in Roubaix, taking the jeweler and his wife hostage during the heist. This crime follows last month's high-profile Louvre Museum robbery in Paris where criminals stole jewelry valued at $102 million, highlighting a concerning trend of sophisticated jewelry thefts across France.
5 Indian Nationals Kidnapped in Mali: Embassy Working with Authorities Amid Rising Jihadist Threat
Nov 10, 2025 02:46 pm CST
Five Indian nationals working on electrification projects were kidnapped by armed men near Kobri in western Mali. The Indian Embassy in Bamako is coordinating with local authorities to secure their release as Mali faces escalating unrest and violence from Al-Qaeda-linked groups, particularly the JNIM which has imposed a fuel blockade and intensified attacks across the region.
Actor Reveals Chilling Connection to Mumbai Hostage Crisis: Rohit Arya's Film Project Invitation Days Before Tragedy
Oct 31, 2025 05:53 pm CST
Days before taking 19 people hostage in Mumbai, filmmaker Rohit Arya invited actor Ruchita Jadhav to discuss a film project about a hostage situation. Jadhav narrowly avoided meeting him due to a family commitment, only to later discover the horrific events that unfolded when Arya demanded Rs 2.4 crore from the Maharashtra government before being fatally shot by police while threatening children at his Powai studio.
Violent Family Land Dispute in Kerala: Son Attacks Father and Holds Police at Bay for Hours
Oct 05, 2025 02:43 am CST
A property dispute in Thrissur, Kerala turned violent when a man attacked his father with a machete over land documents and then barricaded himself for hours threatening suicide. The father remains in critical condition while police suspect the attacker may have mental health issues. The dramatic standoff ended when authorities convinced the man to surrender after a three-hour negotiation.