Villager Accidentally Locked Inside Leopard Cage in Karnataka
A villager in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar spent a terrifying night locked inside a cage meant for a leopard. Read the full story of the rescue and the ongoing human-wildlife conflict.
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Lucknow Police's Instagram Trap Rescues Kidnapped Girl
Lucknow Police executed a brilliant counter-trap on Instagram, posing as an event company to rescue a 15-year-old girl kidnapped by men promising reel-making fame. Two arrested, one absconding.
Two Education Officials Held in Shahjahanpur Bribery Trap
Anti-Corruption Organisation nabs two education department officials red-handed in Shahjahanpur for taking a bribe to restore a headmaster's salary. Details of the sting operation inside.
DRDO Scientist Spying Case: Pune Court Hearing on Jan 12
Pune's special ATS court will hear arguments on framing charges against a senior DRDO scientist in an alleged honey trap spying case on January 12. The scientist is accused of leaking national security secrets.
India's Middle Class Debt Trap: Savings at 48-Year Low
India's net household savings plunge to a 48-year low as post-pandemic borrowing for consumption surges. The middle class is trapped in high-cost debt. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra Police Crackdown on Illegal Moneylenders
Maharashtra police launch a major crackdown on illegal moneylenders after a farmer sold his kidney to repay a debt. New help desks and awareness campaigns aim to protect vulnerable citizens.
Uttar Pradesh reduces power sector debt by 25%
Uttar Pradesh slashes power sector debt by 25% while India's overall liabilities surge 40%. Discover how UP's fiscal discipline defies the national trend of rising discom debt.
UP Reduces Power Debt by 25%, Defies National Trend
Uttar Pradesh slashes its power sector debt by nearly 25% over five years, standing out as other major states see sharp increases. Discover how UP achieved this financial turnaround.
Rajasthan HC Acquits 3 RPF Men in Bribery Case
Rajasthan High Court overturns conviction of 3 RPF personnel, ruling trap operations alone insufficient for bribery conviction. Key legal principles clarified. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu Tops India's Most-Indebted States List: PMK
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss slams DMK govt as Tamil Nadu's debt hits ₹9.55 lakh crore, topping the list of most-indebted Indian states for the fourth consecutive year. Details inside.
Court Clerk Granted Bail in Rs 15 Lakh Bribe Trap
A special court in Mumbai grants bail to clerk Chandrakant Vasudev, accused in a Rs 15 lakh bribery case meant for a sessions judge. Read the full details and court conditions here.
Retired VAO Jailed for 2000 Bribe in Trichy
A 73-year-old retired VAO in Trichy sentenced to 2 years in prison for demanding a ₹2000 bribe in 2007. The vigilance department's trap led to his conviction.
How Debt Settlement Can Reunite Indian Families
Financial stress from debt is tearing Indian families apart. Discover how professional debt settlement offers a path to relief, peace, and reconnecting with loved ones.
4 Arrested in Jaipur Honey Trap Kidnapping for Rs 10 Cr Ransom
Kotputli-Behror police arrested four men for abducting a real estate businessman in a honey trap, demanding Rs 10 crore ransom. Read the full investigation details.
Kutch Panchayat Official Caught Taking Rs 2.80 Lakh Bribe
Anti-Corruption Bureau traps Ghanshyam Patel, a Nakhatrana cooperative society secretary and teacher, accepting a bribe to clear bills. Full details of the sting operation inside.
Police Inspector Uncovers Staged 'Love Trap' in Bengaluru
A Bengaluru police inspector's refusal to engage led to the collapse of a staged 'love trap'. The woman, who used political threats, has been arrested. Read the full story.
Mumbai Court Clerk Seeks Bail in Rs 15 Lakh Bribery Case
Chandrakant Vasudev, a Mumbai court clerk caught taking a Rs 15 lakh bribe, files a second bail plea. The ACB probe reveals a complex trap linked to a property dispute. Read the full details.
Maharashtra farmer sells kidney abroad to repay loans
A Maharashtra dairy farmer, trapped in a debt cycle, sold his kidney in Cambodia and was exploited in Laos. Police have arrested six moneylenders. Read the full investigation details.
Farmer Sells Kidney to Repay Rs 74 Lakh Debt in Maharashtra
A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.
UP Vigilance arrests clerk for ₹25,000 bribe in Mau
UP Vigilance arrested a PCF clerk in Mau for taking a ₹25,000 bribe for official work. The trap was laid on Dec 16. Report corruption on the helpline.
Punjab VB Catches 11 in Bribery Traps, 5 Convicted
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested 11, including 9 officials, in 8 bribery cases in November. Courts convicted 5, sentencing them to 3-5 years. Details inside.
Leopard Returns to Pune Airport, Capture Chances High
A leopard has been sighted again at Pune airport. Forest officials say reduced flight noise due to the IndiGo crisis has made the big cat more relaxed, increasing capture chances. Read the full story.
Surat: Duo held for Rs 20 lakh extortion from trader
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.
Bengal Tiger Found at 3,010m in Uttarakhand Glacier Valley
A camera trap in Uttarakhand's Sunderdhunga valley captured a Bengal tiger at 3,010m, a record high-altitude sighting. The find, part of a snow leopard study, highlights a healthy prey base and crucial ecological corridors. Read more.
Bengal Tiger Sighted at 9,875 ft in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar
A Bengal tiger was captured on camera at over 9,875 ft in Sunderdhunga Glacier Valley, marking the highest sighting in Bageshwar. This discovery raises key questions about wildlife movement and habitat shifts in the Himalayas. Read more about this signifi
Man Uses ChatGPT to Expose Scammer, Makes Him Beg
A Delhi man cleverly used ChatGPT to create a trap for a scammer impersonating his senior. He captured the fraudster's photo, GPS location, and IP address. Read how he turned the tables.
Delhi man uses ChatGPT to trap scammer, gets location
A Delhi resident turned the tables on a Facebook scammer by using ChatGPT to create a fake payment page that captured the fraudster's GPS, IP, and photo. Read how AI is empowering users against cybercrime.
IIVR & ABM Partner on AI Spore Trap for Farmers
IIVR Varanasi and ABM Knowledgeware join forces to test an AI-enabled spore trap device for early detection of fungal diseases in vegetables, aiming to cut crop losses and reduce pesticide use.
Middle-Class Debt Trap: RBI Data Shows Rising EMI Burden
India's middle class faces a growing debt crisis, with 5-10% of households in a trap. Driven by easy credit and social comparisons, the dream of upward mobility is turning risky. Read more.
Telangana, Andhra Pradesh overshoot RBI borrowing limits
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have become India's most aggressive borrowers in 2025, overshooting RBI limits by 190% and 122% respectively. Economists warn of severe long-term fiscal stress. Read the full analysis.
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