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A 20-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by two acquaintances in Kolkata’s Regent Park area during her birthday celebration. The accused, who had promised her involvement in a puja committee, are now absconding. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
In a massive crackdown, Maharashtra’s Mira Road police seized ₹12,000 crore worth of Mephedrone drugs from a lab in Hyderabad’s Cherlapally Industrial Area. The drug factory, under Waghdevi Labs, was producing large quantities using industrial machinery and chemicals. This major bust aligns with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s aggressive anti-drug policy.
Former Telangana Minister Harish Rao held a press conference in London, asserting that former CM KCR remains the supreme leader of the BRS party. He emphasized KCR’s principle that party decisions are collective and people-focused. His remarks have gained significance amid recent allegations made against him by fellow party leader Kavitha.
Portugal declared a national day of mourning after a tram derailment in Lisbon killed 15 and injured 23. The iconic Elevador da Gloria crashed after a cable snapped. Authorities suspended similar services, raising maintenance concerns. Global leaders and local officials expressed condolences. The tragedy strikes a key tourist hub vital to Portugal’s economy.
A 26-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh murdered his 52-year-old lover after she pressured him to marry and return borrowed money. Police say they met through Instagram. The accused claimed she used filters to look younger. He strangled her with a dupatta and was later arrested after investigation and phone recovery.
Haryana’s most wanted gangster, Mainpal Badli, carrying a ₹7 lakh bounty, was arrested by Gurugram STF after being deported from Cambodia. Detained there 10 days ago in a covert joint operation, he had fled abroad on parole. Badli faces multiple murder charges, including one allegedly committed inside jail. Officials announced it in a conference.
Dubai influencer Anas Bukhash’s Mercedes GLS Maybach caught fire unexpectedly after a shoot. Bystanders and authorities helped extinguish the flames. Bukhash shared the incident to highlight life’s unpredictable moments, grateful the timing saved lives. The viral post sparked praise for his honesty and reminders on safety over luxury.
An earthquake ravaged Afghanistan. The death toll is increasing massively due to the massive earthquake. Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid revealed that the death toll has reached 1,400 and more than 3,000 people were injured. Many villages were destroyed by the earthquake. Rescue teams have intensified their search for those trapped under the rubble.
A huge avalanche struck Tarasin hamlet in Sudan’s Central Darfur, killing over 1,000 people. The calamity occurred in the Marrah Mountains and was caused by heavy rainfall in late August. The Sudan Liberation Movement-Army, which dominates the area, confirmed the tragedy as one of the country’s biggest natural disasters in recent years.
YouTuber journalist Sanjeev Kumar Gupta was booked for allegedly demanding ₹30,000 monthly from trader Dilip Kumar Gupta, threatening business harm if unpaid. The FIR, filed in Rasra, also accuses him of spreading false information online. Police registered the case under Section 308 of the BNS, and an investigation is ongoing.
A 41-year-old Bengaluru techie, Manju Prakash, died after being bitten by a snake hiding in his slippers. Due to a previous injury, he didn’t feel the bite and later went to rest. A family member found the snake, but by then, Prakash was unresponsive. He was rushed to hospital, where doctors confirmed his death.
Two people were killed and six others were injured in a landslip on the Kedarnath national highway near Munkatiya, between Sonprayag and Gaurikund, said an official. The victims were in a car that was hit by the rubble. The status of two of the injured is critical. As soon as the tragedy occurred, rescue efforts […]
Amoebic meningoencephalitis claimed the lives of two persons at Kozhikode Medical College. A three-month-old newborn and Ramla, a 52-year-old lady from Malappuram. The infant most likely caught the virus through well water at home. Ramla began treatment on July 8, was transferred to ICU on August 4 as her condition deteriorated, and died today.
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan last night, leaving at least 250 dead and over 500 injured. Rescue operations are underway, with helicopters airlifting the injured to nearby hospitals. The quake has caused widespread devastation, and the death toll is expected to rise as relief efforts continue in the severely affected regions.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have raided United Nations offices in Sanaa, detaining at least 11 staff members from UNICEF and the World Food Program. The move follows heightened security measures after Israeli attacks and growing instability after the Yemeni PM’s death. The Houthis have a history of repressing UN agencies operating in their territories.