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Eight staff members of Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple have been arrested for running a cash-skimming racket from donation boxes over two months. CCTV footage exposed the theft, with employees allegedly extracting money daily. Police suspect a larger conspiracy, and investigations are ongoing to determine the total amount stolen and identify others involved.
Pune Police booked a contractor and homeowner after illegal borewell drilling punctured a metro tunnel in Shukrawar Peth. The breach caused water seepage on the Shivajinagar-Swargate route. Officials said warnings were ignored and damage cost Rs 2.5 lakh. A similar incident recently occurred in Mumbai, raising concerns over unauthorized excavation.
In Delhi’s Karol Bagh, a bus carrying 25 passengers overturned near Jhandewalan Metro Station early Wednesday, killing two and injuring several. Rescue teams freed passengers trapped under the vehicle. Overspeeding is suspected as the cause. The injured were taken to hospitals, and the deceased’s bodies sent for post-mortem, officials said.
A man in Secunderabad, Telangana, was arrested for practising dentistry illegally for over 20 years without even passing Class‑10. He ran a clinic and treated patients despite lacking any medical or dental qualifications, putting public health at risk. Police booked him after complaints surfaced, and authorities warned citizens to verify credentials before seeking treatment.
In Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, members of the Hindu Raksha Dal harassed a Muslim LPG agency owner after he insisted everyone queue for cylinders amid panic buying. The group abused him with communal slurs, invoked “This is not Bangladesh,” and forced a public apology for not giving them preferential service.
A nine‑year‑old girl in Mumbai died of rabies about six months after being scratched by a stray dog, after she refused anti‑rabies shots because she was afraid of injections. Initially taken to a clinic, she didn’t complete treatment. Her condition deteriorated recently, leading to death. Health officials warn against ignoring even animal injuries.
A hotel owner in Karnataka died by suicide due to mounting debts linked to an ongoing LPG shortage that severely affected his business. His son said the crisis disrupted operations and income, pushing the family into financial distress. The incident highlights the deep impact of fuel shortages on small businesses and livelihoods.
A huge fire erupted again in Amaravati near Rayapudi, destroying large stacks of plastic water pipes kept for construction. The fire caused losses worth around ₹8 crore, completely reducing the materials to ashes. It follows another recent fire in Nelapadu just 12 days earlier, raising concerns over safety measures in the developing capital region.
A cold storage facility collapsed in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, killing at least four people and injuring several others. Workers were trapped under debris as rescue teams rushed to the site amid an ammonia gas leak. Authorities launched emergency operations, while CM Yogi Adityanath ordered aid, treatment for the injured, and a probe into the incident.
In Delhi on March 21, a Rapido driver allegedly refused to pick up Zain, a Muslim passenger, saying, “Muslims are not allowed in my vehicle.” The incident went viral after Zain shared a video. Rapido apologized, calling the behavior “completely unacceptable” and promising to review the matter, emphasizing passenger safety and respect for all users.
Police in Bengaluru have arrested a couple accused of running a ₹25 crore fake job scam that targeted hundreds of unemployed people and private‑sector workers. Victims were allegedly charged money with promises of lucrative jobs that never materialised. Investigators are probing how the fraud was organised and tracing the network to recover funds while questioning […]
In Uttar Pradesh, a man posing as an IAS officer married a woman and fled with ₹15 lakh dowry soon after the wedding. He gained the family’s trust using fake photos and videos. The fraud was exposed when he disappeared, leaving the bride behind. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the […]
Authorities in Hyderabad raided an illegal samosa manufacturing unit that was using spoiled ingredients and repeatedly reused cooking oil. Officials seized large quantities of contaminated materials and unhygienic food products during the inspection. The unit was operating without proper licenses, posing serious health risks. Further investigation is underway.
In Noida, a hospital employee tried to sell a premature 33-week-old baby girl for Rs 2.6 lakh, claiming it was for adoption. Police rescued the child after a complaint involving the Child Welfare Committee. Three hospital employees, including two men and a woman, have been arrested, and investigations into the baby’s parents are ongoing.
3 women, Jayamma (60), Yashodamma (60), and Ganga (38), from Tiptur, Tumakuru, were killed and eight others injured in a road accident near Rani Cross, Devanahalli, Bengaluru. A lorry collided with a TT vehicle entering the service road on NH 648, crushing part of it. Victims were hospitalized, traffic was disrupted, and police have registered […]