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In Secunderabad, a seven-year-old boy, Nizen Tamang, died instantly when his mother’s scooter skidded and was crushed by an Indian Army vehicle on January 20. His mother, Neelang Tamang, sustained critical injuries. Police registered a case and are investigating. His father, an Army personnel, is posted in Jammu and Kashmir.
A former Canadian flight attendant, Dallas Pokornik, allegedly posed as a pilot and active crew member to secure hundreds of free US flights over four years. Using fake airline IDs, he accessed crew-only tickets and even requested cockpit jump seats. Arrested in Panama, Pokornik has pleaded not guilty to wire fraud charges in a Hawaii […]
Jharkhand declared an “elephant emergency” after a lone wild elephant killed 22 people in West Singhbhum. The aggressive male, believed to be in musth, is moving rapidly despite tracking efforts. Rising human-elephant conflict, habitat loss, and encroachment have intensified deadly encounters across several districts, forcing evacuations and causing damage.
Jharkhand declared an “elephant emergency” after a lone wild elephant killed 22 people in West Singhbhum. The aggressive male, believed to be in musth, is moving rapidly despite tracking efforts. Rising human-elephant conflict, habitat loss, and encroachment have intensified deadly encounters across several districts, forcing evacuations and causing damage.
Hyderabad’s C-Mitra helpline, launched on January 9, has aided 1,000 cybercrime victims in 10 days, filing over 100 FIRs. Using AI, the 24-member team drafts legally sound complaints and registers FIRs promptly. Police warn citizens against AI-driven scams, deepfakes, and phishing, advising verification of requests, avoiding suspicious links, and never sharing OTPs.
A Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Madhya Pradesh has killed two children in Mandsaur and Neemuch, following Indore’s 15 deaths from contaminated water. Thirteen new cases have emerged. WHO and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme are investigating. Experts link GBS clusters to poor sanitation and Campylobacter jejuni.
At least 125 guests fell ill after a pre-wedding ‘haldi’ ceremony in Kalyan, Thane district, Maharashtra, experiencing nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort. All received treatment and were discharged. Police have launched a detailed inquiry, questioning the Ahmedabad-based caterer and sending food samples for testing to determine the cause.
Two-wheeler accidents continue to claim a staggering number of lives in the country. Between 2019 and 2023, 7.78 lakh people died in road accidents, with 3.35 lakh fatalities involving bikes. In 2023 alone, two-wheelers accounted for 45% of all road deaths, totaling 77,539. The rising trend continues in 2024, with 1.77 lakh road accident deaths […]
In Shahjahanpur, a 48-year-old man allegedly killed his wife, Maya Devi (45), by striking her on the head with a heavy staff following a family altercation. The incident occurred in Jodhpur Nawadia village. The accused fled before police arrived. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and authorities have launched a manhunt.
A shocking acid attack took place in Wayanad, Kerala. A 14-year-old Class 8 student named Mahalakshmi was attacked by her neighbour, Raju Jose, aged 53. She suffered about 40 percent burns on her face and body. Police say family disputes led to the attack. The girl is under treatment at Kozhikode Medical College, and the […]
Police arrested a Karimnagar couple for allegedly honey-trapping around 100 people by recording intimate videos and extorting money. Facing financial trouble, they lured victims online, filmed encounters secretly, and blackmailed them. Operating for four years, they extorted ₹60 lakh, buying a flat and car, both seized. The arrest followed a victim’s complaint.
A 26-year-old software engineer from Uttar Pradesh died in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on December 18. Her parents allege dowry harassment by her husband and in-laws. The woman reportedly faced mental and physical abuse, was confined at home, and denied food. Police are yet to register an FIR.
A massive fire erupted early morning in Secunderabad’s Raniganj area after flames engulfed a godown storing firefighting equipment. The blaze spread rapidly, reducing costly gear to ashes and triggering panic. Preliminary suspicion points to a short circuit as the cause. Fire dept teams rushed to the spot and are working continuously to control the flames.
A 26‑year‑old merchant navy officer from Himachal Pradesh, Rakshit Chauhan, is among three Indians detained after the US Coast Guard seized the Russian‑flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic on January 7. His family appealed to PM Modi and the External Affairs Minister for help, praying he returns safely before his February 19 wedding.
Muslim influencer Wahida Akdhar said she received harassment and death threats for posting Instagram reels while wearing a hijab. She alleged members of her own community targeted her, accusing her of defaming her hometown. Condemning the abuse, Wahida said her content disrespects neither Islam nor religion, stressing that mindsets must change to stop such hostility.