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Raipur police solved a blind murder after 26-year-old Sonu Pal was found dead in a drain. Three men—Sumit Bande, Ajay Ratre, and Gulshan Gaikwad—confessed to killing him after a fight over a bidi. They lured him with drugs, then fatally assaulted him. The case was cracked through CCTV footage, local inquiries, and technical analysis.
To get your FASTag security deposit refunded, first deactivate your FASTag by contacting the issuer’s customer service. Clear any pending toll or penalties. Once the account is closed, request a refund. Refunds are processed electronically or via demand draft, depending on the issuer. It may take 3–10 days to receive the refunded amount.
Allu Arjun has reportedly surpassed Prabhas to become India’s highest-paid actor, charging ₹175 crore for his upcoming film directed by Atlee. After Pushpa’s success, Sun Pictures agreed to his demand. The big-budget action film, shot across Mumbai, UAE, and USA, features Deepika Padukone, Mrunal Thakur, and Janhvi Kapoor, and is set for a 2027 release.
Prashant Kishor hinted at contesting from Raghopur against Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar 2025 polls, warning him of a Rahul Gandhi-style Amethi defeat. Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party released its first list of 51 candidates, including diverse names like Bhojpuri singer Ritesh Pandey and Karpoori Thakur’s granddaughter, signaling a strong challenge to RJD.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov warned of a dystopian future where internet freedom vanishes. On his 41st birthday, he criticized growing government control, digital surveillance, and censorship across Europe and beyond. Durov urged action, stating the current generation may be the last to enjoy true online freedom, calling for resistance.
WhatsApp is testing a new feature allowing users to control who can reshare their status updates. Found in beta version 2.25.27.5, the feature remains off by default. Users can manually enable it and select specific contacts for viewing and resharing. Reshared statuses will be labeled, and original posters will receive a notification when it happens.
SP MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq criticized Yogi Adityanath’s government for hosting Taliban minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in UP. He questioned the BJP’s “double standards,” recalling an FIR filed against his late grandfather for supporting the Taliban. Barq asked why security is being provided now if earlier support for the group was condemned as shameful.
BRS leader Harish Rao slammed Congress and BJP for remaining silent as Andhra Pradesh advances the Banakacherla project. He accused CM Revanth Reddy of compromising Telangana’s water rights and questioned the Centre’s complicity. Rao warned that diversion of Godavari water could provoke Karnataka and Maharashtra to retaliate.
Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal confirmed that NDA’s seat-sharing and ticket details for the state polls will be revealed Sunday at 11 am. Amid talks of dissatisfaction among allies, leaders like Upendra Kushwaha and Jitan Ram Manjhi urged patience, while sources suggest JD(U) and BJP may contest 102 and 101 seats, respectively.
Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal confirmed that NDA’s seat-sharing and ticket details for the state polls will be revealed Sunday at 11 am. Amid talks of dissatisfaction among allies, leaders like Upendra Kushwaha and Jitan Ram Manjhi urged patience, while sources suggest JD(U) and BJP may contest 102 and 101 seats.
Maria Corina Machado’s 2025 Nobel Peace Prize win has sparked criticism over her past support for Israel and calls for foreign intervention in Venezuela. Critics say her alignment with Netanyahu and support for embassy relocation contradicts the spirit of peace. Rights groups and lawmakers urge the Nobel Committee to reconsider, citing Gaza-related concerns.
Cherka Mahesh, former BJP joint-convener in Jubilee Hills, resigned to support BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha in the upcoming by-election. Mahesh criticized BJP’s failure to uphold BC reservations and accused its leadership of opportunistic politics. A former BRS leader, he returned to support Sunitha after MLA Maganti Gopinath’s death triggered the by-poll.
During Flipkart’s Big Diwali Sale, the Google Pixel 9 (12GB+256GB) is available for Rs 53,500, down from Rs 79,999. With exchange offers, the effective price can drop to Rs 38,500. The flagship boasts a Tensor G4 chip, OLED display, dual cameras, 4,700mAh battery, and Google’s advanced Gemini AI integration.
Fans noticed a sparkling diamond ring on Rashmika Mandanna’s finger in a new video with her dog, reigniting engagement rumours with Vijay Deverakonda. The buzz follows Vijay’s recent public appearance wearing a ring. Though unofficial, fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages, as the couple is reportedly marrying in February 2026.
Researchers have discovered a method called Mic‑E‑Mouse by which high‑precision computer mice detect desk vibrations and eavesdrop on nearby conversations. These vibrations are transformed into intelligible speech (up to 61% accuracy) using AI. The technique raises worrisome privacy risks. To exploit it, attackers need malware access to the system’s raw data.