A Delhi High Court held there’s no legal provision to share CCTV footage with accused while hearing BMW-hit-and-run accused Gaganpreet Kaur’s plea for preserving Dhaula Kuan footage. Her counsel argued the case hinged on it. The IO was summoned on September 19. Kaur remains in custody till September 27; bail plea on September 20.
Families of four victims of the Air India Ahmedabad crash sued Boeing and Honeywell in a US court, alleging a faulty fuel cutoff switch caused flight AI171’s fatal accident. The June 12 crash killed 260 people. The lawsuit seeks damages, citing design flaws both companies allegedly knew could trigger unintended engine shutdown during takeoff.
Donald Trump said Vladimir Putin had “really let me down,” insisting allies must stop buying Russian oil for stronger US intervention in Ukraine. After meeting UK PM Keir Starmer, Trump argued Putin would “drop out” once oil prices fall. He may meet Zelenskiy at the UN as the EU accelerates LNG phase-out and US considers […]
The Supreme Court will today hear the bail plea for activist Sharjeel Imam, former JNU scholar Umar Khalid, and others involved in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Previously, Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria noted they received case files late, after midnight, leading to the hearing being deferred to September 19 for proper review.
Primebook launched two new laptops in India — Primebook 2 Pro and 2 Max. They run Android 15-based PrimeOS and include smart AI tools. Prices are ₹17,990 and ₹19,990. They offer up to 14-hour battery life, MediaTek G99 chip, and Full HD displays. Available via Amazon, Flipkart, and Primebook’s site, with ₹500 off on prepaid […]
Leela Jose, a 71-year-old from Kerala, went viral after skydiving from 13,000 feet in Dubai. Fulfilling a lifelong dream, she completed a tandem jump during a visit to her son. Her brave act inspired many, proving age is no barrier to adventure. Leela now dreams of going to space and inspiring more seniors.
Vijay Sales is offering a ₹23,000 discount on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Originally priced at ₹1,44,900, it’s now available for ₹1,29,000. Additional ₹7,500 off is available on HSBC credit card EMI. The phone features a 6.9-inch display, A18 Pro chip, triple cameras, iOS 18, 5G, and a titanium body.
The government urged central employees to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) before the September 30 deadline. Employees can also submit physical forms if online options fail. A one-time switch from UPS to NPS is allowed before retirement. UPS offers assured payouts, gratuity, and tax benefits similar to NPS under current pension rules and […]
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India won’t allow its goods to be rerouted to the US through the UAE. This comes after the US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods. He welcomed Indian exports going to Asia or Africa from UAE but ruled out US trans-shipments. India aims to double US trade to $500 […]
Around 200 TMREIS teachers protested in Hyderabad over a sudden salary cut without notice. They expressed frustration as many struggle with expenses. A senior official assured them the error would be fixed soon and correct salaries paid within a day or two. He asked the teachers to be patient while the issue is resolved.
A woman in Rajasthan’s Ajmer allegedly threw her 3-year-old daughter into a lake after being constantly taunted by her live-in partner. CCTV footage revealed the act. After initially lying to police, she later confessed. The child’s body was found the next day. The woman has been arrested. Both worked at a hotel in Ajmer.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has revised bidding norms for highway projects to curb excessive subcontracting by concessionaires. A new policy circular outlines stricter qualification criteria for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, including penalties for violations. The move aims to improve project accountability.
Karnataka’s Chief Election Officer dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s voter deletion allegations as baseless. Of 6,018 deletion requests in Aland, only 24 were valid. The rest were rejected, and an FIR was filed in 2023. The Election Commission also refuted Gandhi’s broader claims, clarifying that no online deletions can be done by the public.
Punjab Police arrested six people, including a government school teacher, for drug trafficking. Two women and four men were held with 9 kg of heroin in two separate operations. The accused had links to Pakistan-based smugglers and used drones to receive drug consignments. FIRs have been filed, and further investigation is underway to expose wider […]
BJP’s Anurag Thakur accused Rahul Gandhi of trying to weaken Indian democracy with false vote theft claims. Gandhi alleged voter fraud in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Thakur said the Congress candidate won in Karnataka, and the Election Commission called Gandhi’s claims baseless. BJP warned Gandhi is creating unrest like in Nepal and Bangladesh.