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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.
A Chandigarh restaurant was fined for charging Rs 55 for a bottled water priced at Rs 20 MRP. The State Consumer Commission ruled this an unfair trade practice, rejecting claims of ambience costs. The restaurant was ordered to refund Rs 25 and pay Rs 3,000 compensation, reaffirming that packaged items cannot be sold above MRP […]
Ahead of Sankranti, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned people against buying banned Chinese manja, calling it deadly and illegal. Police arrested 143 sellers and seized goods worth Rs 1.24 crore. The warning follows incidents, including a four-year-old boy suffering serious neck injuries from the kite string.
Ahead of Sankranti, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned people against buying banned Chinese manja, calling it deadly and illegal. Police arrested 143 sellers and seized goods worth Rs 1.24 crore. The warning follows incidents, including a four-year-old boy suffering serious neck injuries from the kite string.
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza have left at least 13 people dead, including a child. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted Hamas fighters and infrastructure in both northern and southern parts of the territory. Officials stated the strikes followed an attempted rocket launch from Gaza City, prompting retaliatory action against the militant group.
A 4-year-old in Jagtial, Telangana, suffered 20 neck stitches after a Chinese manja kite string wrapped around him while playing during Sankranti. The boy was hospitalized in Nizamabad. Despite a 2016 ban, illegal sales persist. Hyderabad police seized ₹1.24 crore worth of manja and warned strict action against offenders.
Aldrich Ames, the CIA’s most damaging traitor, died aged 84. For nine years, he sold US intelligence secrets to the Soviets and Russia for over $2.5 million, living lavishly while exposing agents to arrest and execution. Arrested in 1994, he pleaded guilty and received life imprisonment without parole.