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A controversy has erupted in Ahmedabad after a street vendor was allegedly driven out of a locality, with claims that he was told only Hindus can work in the area. The incident has sparked debate over discrimination in public spaces and street vending rights, with calls for authorities to ensure equal opportunity and law enforcement.
A Telangana widow has appealed to the government seeking a job for her son after her husband was reportedly killed in Dubai. The family says they are struggling financially and want state support following the tragedy. The case highlights the vulnerability of migrant workers’ families and their dependence on government assistance for survival.
A concrete mixer truck lost control near Keesara Toll Plaza on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway and toppled onto a BMW, completely crushing it. Senior lawyer B. Srinivas Rao, returning from Bar Council elections, died on the spot. The accident was likely caused by brake failure, and police are investigating the incident further.
An Odisha IAS officer, Aradhana Das, is accused of cheating a differently-abled man of ₹95 lakh by promising land that was never delivered. Police confirmed the transaction and registered a case. She allegedly failed to return the money and issued death threats. Authorities have sought permission to initiate action as the investigation continues.
In Jehanabad, Bihar, a 46-year-old school hostel canteen guard, allegedly sexually abused a five-year-old boy before slitting his throat, severing his genitals, and dumping the body on the staircase. The accused has confessed. Police have arrested him and the hostel operator.
A Mumbai-based couple, Siddharth and Tejal Poladia, have been arrested for allegedly duping eight individuals of ₹6.71 crore by promising high returns through a bogus import-export scheme. The case surfaced after a complaint by trader Hiren Shah, with several relatives and others also falling victim to the elaborate financial fraud.
In Agra, Uttar Pradesh, transport businessman Asgar Ali was found dead near his warehouse days after filing a police complaint accusing three state tax officers of extortion and harassment. Ali had been stopped during transit and detained despite valid documents. Police say he was struck by a vehicle; investigations and a post‑mortem are underway.
In Nashik six people linked to a BPO were arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting junior female employees. Complaints cite harassment. A Special Investigation Team has been formed, with authorities warning more victims may come forward. Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane called it “corporate jihad,” urging strict scrutiny and accountability.
US serial killer Rex Heuermann has confessed to murdering eight women, mostly sex workers, in the notorious Gilgo Beach killings. Between 1993 and 2010, he lured victims with cash, strangled them in his basement, chopped some bodies, wrapped them in sacks, and dumped them along Long Island beaches. He now faces life imprisonment without parole.
A Madurai court sentenced nine Tamil Nadu police officers to death for the 2020 custodial torture and killing of P Jayaraj and his son J Bennix in Sathankulam, calling it a “rarest of rare” crime. Head Constable Revathi’s courageous testimony helped secure convictions, highlighting police brutality and accountability after years of public outrage.
Maharashtra Cyber exposed an Instagram network selling fake currency, luring users with quick gains. Four FIRs were filed under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT laws, with two arrests made. Authorities warned of links to organized crime and terror funding, vowing stricter monitoring of platforms like Instagram and Telegram and a nationwide crackdown.
A Shiv Sena worker was hacked to death by unidentified attackers in Nanded while on a morning walk. The 35-year-old was assaulted with sharp weapons in a public area, marking another violent incident in the city. Police suspect prior enmity and have detained suspects as investigations continue into the rising crime cases.
In Maharashtra’s Wardha district, a teenager stabbed his 50-year-old uncle Prabhakar Bhalme and 24-year-old cousin Ritesh to death during a wedding procession in Barbadi village on Sunday morning. The brutal attack stemmed from a long-standing family land dispute that turned into a sudden argument. Police have detained the minor.
A mild earthquake rattled the Andhra Pradesh – Odisha border region late last night, lasting around 30 seconds and causing panic among residents. Tremors were notably felt in Paderu, Pedabayalu, Munchangiputtu, and Araku Valley. With a magnitude of 4.4, the epicenter was traced to Sunabeda, prompting residents to evacuate homes in fear.
A four‑storey hotel collapsed in Kotma town, Madhya Pradesh’s Anuppur district on Saturday evening, killing at least one person and leaving several others feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams are working to clear debris and reach survivors. Preliminary reports suggest nearby excavation may have weakened the building’s foundation.