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Three people died and 20 sustained injuries after a vehicle hit a stationary tractor-trailer on NH‑48 near Kakola, Haveri. The victims, residents of Davangere district, were returning from a Dibbana program. Injured persons were hospitalized as police launched an investigation. The tragedy follows another fatal highway crash reported in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur.
Once a celebrity hairstylist to Bollywood stars, Jawed Habib now faces serious allegations of running a multi-crore cryptocurrency scam. Accused of defrauding over 100 investors through Follicle Global Company, he’s also known for past controversies, including a viral spitting incident. FIRs, lookout notices, and ongoing investigations have changed his public image.
Mumbai Police arrested a Bangladeshi transgender, Jyoti, alias ‘Guru Maa’, who lived in India for 30 years using forged documents. Identified as Babu Ayaan Khan, she owned 20 properties across Mumbai. Multiple cases are registered against her, and Guru Maa faces charges under the Passport Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
A Class 12 student in Jharkhand died after allegedly being slapped by her school principal for wearing slippers. The incident caused a month-long coma. Her family blames mental trauma for her death and demands action. Villagers protested by blocking a road for hours. Authorities have promised an investigation. The principal has not commented.
Hyderabad police arrested an unidentified auto driver for kidnapping and threatening a minor girl near Armaan Hotel road. He forced her into his rickshaw, threatening harm, but she escaped by jumping out. Locals caught the driver, who was taken into custody. A case under POCSO and other sections is registered.
A 61-year-old man, Yashwant Jadhav from Wadki, Pune, allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the third floor of the Shivajinagar district court building around 11:45 am on Wednesday. Police found a note in his pocket indicating frustration over a domestic issue. He was rushed to a hospital but declared dead. Investigation ongoing.
Actor Pankaj Dheer, famed for his role as Karna in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, passed away at 68 today after battling cancer. Pankaj is known for TV and film roles and he leaves behind actor son Nikitin Dheer and daughter-in-law Kratika Sengar. Pankaj Dheer’s death leaves the industry and fans mourning a beloved icon.
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s ex-PM and prominent political leader, died at 80 from a cardiac arrest during a morning walk at an Ayurvedic centre in Koothattukulam, Kerala. He was undergoing treatment following a mild stroke. Odinga was known for his historic role in Kenyan democracy and constitutional reforms. His body is at Devamatha Hospital for repatriation.
A leopard was found dead near the Pathala Ganga area of the Srisailam temple. Locals spotted the carcass and alerted Andhra Pradesh forest officials, who later removed the body. It is believed to be the same leopard seen by devotees on the steps last night. The cause of death remains unknown, and an investigation is […]
Goa Agriculture Minister and former Chief Minister Ravi Naik, 79, died of cardiac arrest early morning today in Ponda. A veteran of Goan politics, Naik served multiple terms as MLA, twice as Chief Minister, and once as Member of Parliament. Thousands gathered at his Ponda residence to pay their final respects.
A self-styled godman was arrested in Adilabad, Telangana, for allegedly sexually abusing a minor girl during fake healing rituals. He convinced her family to let him perform acts alone, abusing her on October 11. Police filed a POCSO case and are investigating.
Three Carabinieri officers died and 13 others were injured in a gas explosion during an eviction near Verona, Italy. The blast was allegedly triggered by siblings occupying the farmhouse, one of whom escaped. Authorities said it was a planned act, recalling a prior threat by the same family during an earlier eviction attempt.
Haryana ASI Sandeep Kumar, probing corruption charges against late ADGP Y Puran Kumar, died by suicide in Rohtak, leaving a note and video accusing Kumar of being “corrupt” and evading arrest. He claimed to have evidence and alleged casteism misuse, urging action against Kumar’s family while calling for a full investigation into the case.
Naxalites allegedly strangled BJP worker Satyam Punem in Bijapur’s Mujalkanker area, suspecting him of being a police informer. A pamphlet by the Maoist Madded committee claimed responsibility. Nearly 40 people have died in Maoist-linked violence across Bastar this year, with BJP leaders increasingly targeted in ongoing attacks.
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her cousin and two other minors in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Police said the cousin lured her to a secluded area where the assault occurred. The severely injured girl reached home and was hospitalised. All three accused were detained and booked under the POCSO Act and BNS provisions.