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Get the latest live updates from India on August 12, 2025. Covering major news from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and national headlines. Stay informed with real-time developments.
Get the latest live updates from India on August 12, 2025. Covering major news from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and national headlines. Stay informed with real-time developments.
Surat police arrest a 28-year-old woman and her lawyer for allegedly extorting Rs 20 lakh from a trader using a nude video. Read the full details of the VR Mall trap.
Surat police arrest two men for the murder of Gagan Das in Sachin GIDC. The killing followed an argument over filming in a park. Read the full investigation details.
Surat Municipal Corporation installs public notice boards for designated dog feeding spots across 30 wards. This initiative aims to reduce dog bite incidents and follows Supreme Court directives. Read more.
A worker's death triggered a major strike in Surat's Bamroli textile hub, halting 150 units. Workers demand higher wages as owners and police negotiate. Read the full story.
Surat Municipal Corporation launches a citywide yoga studio project, starting with a Rs 1.45 crore facility in Nana Varachha. Aiming to boost public wellness, the studio will host 64 people. Read more.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari greenlights two flyovers on NH-53 in Surat to ease industrial traffic. The Rs 190.69 crore project will benefit Hazira and Ichhapore. Read more.
A Vapi court sentences a man to death for the rape, sodomy, and murder of a six-year-old girl. The family receives Rs 17 lakh compensation. Read the full details.
A Surat couple faces trauma after intimate CCTV footage from their Vesu apartment went viral on social media. Police probe hacking & privacy breach under BNS and IT Act. Read more.
ACB Surat arrests senior clerk Santosh Sonavane & aide Bharat Savaliya for accepting a Rs 70,000 bribe for a commercial electricity connection. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
Dr. Shefali Kalaigar, a 26-year-old paediatric resident at Surat's New Civil Hospital, died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident on Monday. Police search for the unknown driver.
Indian diamond manufacturers plan to use Belgium's relaxed work permit rules to process gems in Antwerp, bypassing high US tariffs and competing with lab-grown diamonds. Read more.
A 23-year-old traffic constable in Surat was assaulted by a drunk man while responding to an accident. The accused has been booked under multiple charges. Read the full details.
Three players from Surat selected for the Indian Wheelchair Cricket Team ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. They will compete in the Umang National Tournament in Bhopal.
Surat cybercrime police arrest two masterminds from Ahmedabad & Surat in an Rs 800 crore online fraud. Discover how they operated from Vietnam and were caught. Read the full investigation details.
SVNIT Surat takes action after student's tragic suicide, removing hostel warden, forming inquiry committee, and promising 24/7 medical services. Details inside.
Four people suffered burn injuries after a flash fire from a suspected gas leak in Surat's Gurukrupa Society. The victims are hospitalized. Read for details and safety reminders.
A 20-year-old NRI student at SVNIT Surat allegedly died by suicide. Students protest, warden resigns. Police probe underway. Read the full report.
Business leader Ramkumar Sankarapandian acquires two textile units in Surat, marking a strategic entry into India's textile sector. This major move signals new investment and growth for the industry. Read more.
An 18-year-old youth, Prince Patel, died in a road accident in Surat after losing control of his KTM bike. He was not wearing a helmet. The teen was known for posting high-speed riding videos online.
Over 1200 people joined a rally in Surat for World AIDS Day. New initiatives like Ayushman+ medicine access and Skill Over Illness programme were launched to support HIV-positive individuals.
Prince Patel, 18, died after losing control of his KTM bike near Breadliner Circle in Surat. He was not wearing a helmet and was known for social media reels of high-speed stunts.
Surat police recover 8.88kg of hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a flyer from Thailand. The accused, a seasoned smuggler, faces further investigation. Read the full story.
Surat consumer court orders New India Assurance to pay a Rs 67,115 medical claim plus compensation, overturning rejection based on patient leaving hospital briefly for a bath. Details inside.
A unique Sanskrit shloka Antakshari in Surat saw 12 teams compete, exceeding expectations. The event aimed to promote interest in ancient scriptures, drawing participants from students to an 85-year-old enthusiast.
Advait Nair, a 20-year-old BTech student at SVNIT Surat, died by suicide. Students protest, alleging a 'torture culture' and delayed ambulance. Police investigate.
Justice A.S. Supehia inaugurates a new emergency medical care centre at Surat District Court complex. The facility, staffed daily, aims to provide immediate medical aid during court hours. Read more about this vital initiative.
Surat Municipal Corporation launched a major anti-encroachment drive under Varachha flyover, evicting over 250 people and demolishing illegal structures after a viral video exposed drug sales. Read the full story.
Surat Municipal Corporation evicted over 250 people and demolished illegal structures under Varachha flyover following BJP MLA's letter and viral video of minor selling ganja. Read full details.
Cybercrime police arrest 35-year-old tuition teacher for creating fake Instagram accounts to harass former student. Case highlights growing cyber harassment concerns in India.