A major fire broke out last night at SR Pharma Company in Jaikesaram village, Choutappal mandal of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district. The cause is suspected to be an electrical short circuit. The number of workers present during the incident is yet to be confirmed, and full details are still awaited as investigations are underway.
Assam police seized 4.6 kg of ivory from a suspected smuggler near Jonai, aiming to expose a larger trafficking ring near the Arunachal border. In contrast, forest officials rescued a trapped elephant calf near Kaziranga with villagers’ help. The calf was safely freed using an excavator after a two-hour effort.
Karnataka Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra, known as ‘Puppy’, was arrested in Sikkim by the Enforcement Directorate for involvement in illegal betting. Raids across multiple states led to the seizure of ₹12 crore in cash (including ₹1 crore in foreign currency), 10 kg of silver, gold worth ₹6 crore, and four luxury vehicles, officials confirmed.
A cloudburst hit a village in the Tharali tehsil of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district last night. Due to this incident, two people are missing, and extensive damage has occurred. Several houses were destroyed, including the official residence of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, and a huge amount of debris swept through the area. Currently, rescue operations are underway.
A pigeon carrying a note threatening an IED blast at Jammu railway station was found near the India-Pakistan border. The note, written in English and Urdu, included slogans about Kashmir. BSF alerted Jammu police, who increased security and are investigating to ensure public safety and rule out any real threat.
US Supermarket Chain Meijer is under fire after a 19-year-old autistic employee, James Denison, was arrested for allegedly stealing $110 worth of food—mostly shift lunches he forgot to repay. Viral bodycam footage sparked outrage online, with calls for Meijer to apologize, improve policies, and support special needs workers instead of criminalizing them.
In Madhya Pradesh’s Narsinghpur, an 18-year-old student set his teacher ablaze after she reported him for inappropriate remarks. The teacher suffered 10–15% burns. The student, angered by his expulsion, attacked her with kerosene. He was arrested the same day. Police have filed charges under multiple IPC sections, including Section 124A.
The rescue operation at the Srisailam Left Tunnel site is in full swing on the 18th day, Tuesday. The rescue team discovered a body in front of the Tunnel Boring Machine on Sunday and the search for the other seven victims is ongoing. The Anvi Robot team reached the tunnel with the robots at the […]
Fugitive Economic Offenders in India are individuals accused of financial crimes like money laundering or defaulting on loans. Notable offenders include Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, and Lalit Modi, who have fled the country to evade legal process. The govt has enacted law the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act in 2018.
The rescue operation at the Srisailam Left Tunnel site is in full swing on the 17th day, Monday. In a recent development, the rescue team discovered a body in front of the Tunnel Boring Machine. Punjab’s TBM operator Gurpreet Singh’s body was found on Sunday. However, two more bodies have been identified in the same […]
Gabriel Perera, a Malayali from Thiruvananthapuram, was shot dead by Jordanian forces while attempting to cross into Israel. Another Malayali, Edison, was injured and returned to India after treatment. The group of four was reportedly trying to smuggle themselves across the border. The incident is under investigation by authorities.
Khalid Saifullah Malik, 25, from Anantnag, J&K, died under unclear circumstances in Saudi Arabia’s Abha region. His family, devastated by the news, seeks urgent repatriation of his mortal remains. The J&K Students Association urged the MEA to expedite the process and investigate the cause of death. They hope for swift action from authorities.
A 20-year-old nursing student, Nikhita from Kasaragod, was found dead at her husband’s home in Kannur under suspicious circumstances. This sparked allegations of mental harassment. Married in 2024 to Gulf-based engineer Vysakh, she was discovered hanging in their bedroom. Police registered an unnatural death case. A similar case in January saw a 19-year-old student die […]
The Bombay High Court upheld a former Lieutenant Colonel’s five-year sentence for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, rejecting his claim of “grandfatherly affection.” The court emphasized the victim’s immediate recognition of the “bad touch” and consistent testimony. The court dismissed his petition and confirmed the conviction under the POCSO Act.
The wife of local AAP leader Anokh Mittal, Lipsy Mittal, was stabbed to death by robbers near Rurka village, 40 km from Ludhiana, police said Sunday. The couple was returning home when assailants intercepted their car and assaulted them with sharp weapons. Lipsy, 33, died on the spot, while Anokh suffered severe injuries. Her family […]