Kota district administration reported a 50% decline in student suicides in 2024 compared to 2023, with 17 cases this year versus 26 last year. Officials attribute the reduction to stricter guidelines for coaching institutes and hostels, along with measures like training hostel wardens and implementing SOS Help services. The district aims for continued improvement in […]
A 41-year-old Malaysian bank clerk from Marang lost ₹20.29 lakh in a Macau scam. After receiving a call about unresolved insurance claims, she was tricked by fraudsters posing as police and prosecutors, accusing her of money laundering. The victim transferred RM115,950 across six transactions. Realizing the scam, she reported the incident to the police on […]
A huge fire broke out in Rajasthan, affecting two industries in the Vishwakarma Industrial Area in Jaipur. The fire initially started in one industry and quickly spread to another. Firefighters rushed to the scene with 12 fire engines to control the blaze. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and a probe […]
There was a terrible tragedy in Kolcharam area in Medak district of Telangana. Constable Sai committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree in Police HQ premises. The fellow police who noticed this matter informed the higher authorities. Also, Constable Balakrishna committed suicide by poisoning his family members in Siddipet.
A Jeju Air flight crashed at Muan International Airport, South Korea, killing 28 people on Sunday. The plane, returning from Bangkok with 180 onboard, veered off the runway, hit a fence, and caught fire due to landing gear failure. Emergency teams rescued two, controlled the fire, and launched an investigation into the accident.
As New Year 2025 approaches, cyber criminals are launching new fraud schemes. Fraudsters are sending bogus links disguised as discount coupons and event passes under the pretext of New Year wishes. The police have issued a warning not to open such links, as doing so may lead to bank account theft and potential blackmail.
At least 676 grams of cocaine, worth Rs. 10.14 crores, were seized at Delhi airport. The cocaine was concealed in capsules and hidden in the smuggler’s stomach, with the individual having swallowed 90 capsules at once. He collapsed at the airport after crossing the Green Channel upon arriving in Delhi from Bangkok.
President Droupadi Murmu expressed shock over the road accident in Bathinda district, Punjab, where a bus collided with a bridge railing and plunged into a canal. The accident resulted in 8 fatalities and 20 injuries. “My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. I wish the injured a speedy recovery,” Murmu added.
Kochi Cyber Crime Police arrested a 21-year-old youth for allegedly circulating a pirated copy of the recently released Malayalam movie, “Marco”. The film’s producer Sherif Mohammed filed a complaint claiming that a pirated version of “Marco” was being distributed on social media. As per police, the accused shared a link to the pirated version of […]
Two sailors were killed in separate incidents during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, marking the first fatalities since 1998. Nick Smith, 65, from South Australia, was struck by the mainsheet, causing fatal head injuries. Later, Roy Quaden, 55, from Western Australia, was hit by a sail boom. Both sailors were experienced, with decades of […]
Eight people were killed when a bus fell off a bridge into a nullah in Bathinda, Punjab, on Friday amid heavy rain. The bridge lacked railings, which could have prevented the accident. The bus, carrying over 20 passengers, was traveling from Talwandi Sabo to Bathinda. Local residents, along with police and administration teams, helped rescue […]
Stand-up comedian Sarat Uday, who gained fame for trolling Andhra Pradesh’s political leaders, faced backlash after his viral videos. In the clips, he mocked Lokesh, Pawan Kalyan, and Gudivada Amarnath. While YCP supporters shared his jokes targeting Lokesh and Pawan, NDA supporters circulated his criticism of YCP. His satire sparked political debates and drew significant […]
A 26-year-old contractor committed suicide in Karnataka’s Bidar. He left a seven-page death note that stirred political and social controversy. He accused a man named Raju Kapanur of cheating him of ₹15 lakh. Raju is a rowdy-sheeter and a close associate of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge. The suicide note further alleged that Raju demanded ₹1 […]
Railway staff at Jabalpur station discovered a stowaway hiding between the wheels of an AC-4 coach of the Pune-Danapur Express on Friday. The man had traveled 250 km from Itarsi in this dangerous manner. He told officials he couldn’t afford a ticket, though his responses suggested he might be mentally challenged. The Railway Protection Force […]
A 26-year-old man who set himself ablaze near the Parliament on December 25 succumbed to his injuries at RML Hospital on Friday, according to officials. Jitendra, hailing from Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh, attempted self-immolation by dousing himself with a flammable liquid. He sustained severe burns covering 95 percent of his body and passed away at […]