Masked arsonists set fire to the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne’s Ripponlea at 4:10 am on Friday, damaging much of the building. Some congregants were inside at the time, but no serious injuries were reported. A witness who arrived for morning prayers saw 2 masked individuals. Police have condemned the attack, which is under investigation.
Karnataka Congress government is under increasing pressure after another woman’s death following a cesarean surgery in Ballari, raising the toll to six. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao expressed shock and urged the public to protest, emphasizing that the government has announced compensation for victims. The latest victim, 25-year-old Sumaya, passed away Thursday night at VIMS.
In a unique case in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, police used suckling calves to determine the rightful owner of three buffaloes. After Mohammad Sharif was stopped with the buffaloes and unable to prove ownership, the calves were brought to the station. When the calves suckled the buffaloes, it confirmed Sharif as the owner, and the buffaloes were […]
An investment scam using fake celebrity endorsements featured on sites impersonating popular news publishers came to light. The scam even run paid advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. These posts sought to dupe Indians with lucrative returns on investments in commodities, forex, and cryptocurrency. They featured fake endorsement by Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, and Neha Kakkar.
3 people died & 23 others fell ill in Pallavaram, near Chennai, after reportedly consuming sewage-contaminated drinking water. TN Health Minister Subramanian ordered an investigation to confirm the contamination. Affected individuals from Malaimedu, Mariamman Kovil Street & Muthalamman Kovil Street were admitted to local hospitals. Authorities advised residents not to drink piped water.
Sports Team, a British indie band, was robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California, while stopping for breakfast during their US tour. The thief stole valuable items from their van, including laptops, passports, and personal belongings. Despite the frightening experience, the band continued their tour, with plans to perform in Sacramento later that evening. Police, however, […]
The Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail to a man accused of sexually exploiting a 15-year-old girl online, emphasizing the urgent need to combat the misuse of technology against minors. The court highlighted the grave nature of the allegations, which involve coercion, blackmail, and the sharing of explicit material. The court’s ruling aims to […]
In a surprising development regarding the recent suicide of a police sub-inspector in Telangana’s Mulugu district, authorities have taken a woman into custody. She was present with 31-year-old Rudrapu Harish at a resort when he tragically ended his life near Mullakatta bridge. Following a complaint from Harish’s parents, the 26-year-old woman is now being held […]
In a shocking incident in Odisha’s Ganjam district, theatre artist Bimbadhar Gouda killed a pig and ate its raw meat during a Ramayana play on November 24. The controversial act, part of the Kanjianal Yatra celebrations, sparked outrage and led to his arrest for violating animal cruelty laws. The event also illegally showcased snakes, prompting […]
Rajesh Kumar (51), his wife Komal (46), and daughter Kavita (23) were found dead at their Delhi home on December 4, their wedding anniversary. The couple’s son, Arjun (20), initially called the police but was later found to be the killer. Police investigation revealed contradictions in his statements, leading to his confession of the brutal […]
A Bengaluru man shared his experience on Reddit of outsmarting a Rapido driver who attempted to scam him by inflating the fare from ₹385 to ₹600. Despite the driver’s low rating and the driver’s excuses about a “server issue,” the user cleverly played along, offering ₹385 and avoiding confrontation. Eventually, the fare was updated to […]
Mythri Movie Makers, the production company behind *Pushpa-2*, issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the stampede incident. They described the event as tragic and extended their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The company also expressed hope for the speedy recovery of the injured boy, Sritej, who remains in critical condition following the incident.
A former Miss India winner fell victim to cyber fraud. Scammers posed as CBI officers put her on ‘digital arrest’ for nearly two hours. She was forced to transfer ₹99,000 to them. Shivankita Dixit, a Femina Miss India 2017 winner, lives in Agra with her family. She recently received a call from a person claiming […]
A murder suspect reportedly died by suicide in police custody at the Suratgarh City Police Station in Rajasthan early Thursday. The incident occurred around 4 AM, just a day after his arrest in a four-month-old murder case. Police found him unresponsive in his cell and he was declared dead at a local hospital. Investigations are […]
A teacher in Madhya Pradesh’s Mauganj, Heeralal Patel, caused a stir by marking a Class III student, Jitendra Kori, as “dead” in the school register and taking leave to attend the funeral. The student was later found alive. Patel, who claimed the mistake was due to his diabetes, faced suspension on Tuesday. The incident occurred […]