Chennai Man Arrested for Threatening Witness in Court Case
A 35-year-old man was arrested in Chennai for threatening a witness to prevent testimony in a pending criminal case, highlighting witness intimidation issues in the legal system.
Category : Politics
Two Boys Drown in Palghar Stone Quarry, Rescue Efforts Underway
In a heartbreaking incident near Manor, Palghar, two minor boys drowned while swimming in a closed stone quarry. The accident occurred on Friday afternoon, with one body recovered and search operations continuing for the second victim.
Mumbai Construction Wall Collapse on SV Road, No Injuries
A boundary wall with hoardings collapsed at a Dahisar (E) construction site on SV Road, falling onto the footpath and roadside. No injuries occurred, but BMC officials halted work due to the old structure.
Tamil Nadu IPS Reshuffle: DGP Named DVAC Chief
In a major IPS reshuffle in Tamil Nadu, DGP S Davidson Devasirvatham has been appointed as the chief of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. The transfer involves 20 officers, including key postings in the DGP office and Tambaram commissioner
Second Death in 8 Days at Vadodara Mall Sparks Safety Concerns
A 30-year-old lift maintenance worker died after falling from the 17th floor at Agora City Centre in Vadodara, marking the second fatal fall at the complex within eight days, prompting urgent safety reviews.
Teacher Arrested for Alleged Assault on Class 5 Girl in Gujarat
A 40-year-old primary school teacher in Panchmahal district, Gujarat, was arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a Class 5 student. The incident occurred on February 24, with the girl escaping after her frock tore during the struggle.
Netanyahu: Signs Iran's Khamenei Dead in US-Israel Strikes
Israeli PM Netanyahu suggests Supreme Leader Khamenei may have been killed in joint US-Israel strikes on Tehran, as Iran retaliates with attacks across Middle East.
Ex-Priest Life Term for Sexual Assault in Kerala Ritual Case
An additional sessions court in Thiruvananthapuram sentenced a former temple priest to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in 2019, using wooden dolls during fake rituals to ward off evil spirits.
FBI Director's Girlfriend Gets SWAT Protection, Draws Criticism
A report reveals FBI Director Kash Patel assigned a full-time SWAT team to protect his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, using bureau resources for personal trips. Former agents criticize the move as inappropriate.
Vaishnaw Reviews Vatva Mega Coaching Terminal Site in Ahmedabad
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the proposed Vatva Mega Coaching Terminal in Ahmedabad, which will add six platforms, triple operational capacity, and feature advanced maintenance facilities.
Chennai Airport Mock Crash Drill Tests Emergency Preparedness
Airports Authority of India simulated a flight crash scenario in Vandalur to assess fire, rescue, and medical teams. The drill, part of Sarex, involved ATR dummy fire and multi-agency coordination after an eight-year gap.
Mangaluru Student Scammed of Rs 51,000 in Fake Job Offer
A BCom student in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 51,000 after being lured by a part-time data-entry job offer that turned into a forced product purchase scheme, with police investigating the fraud.
Madras HC Chief Justice Urges Lawyers to Avoid Delays
Madras High Court Chief Justice M M Shrivastava emphasized that delays in legal proceedings erode public confidence, urging lawyers to act ethically and avoid unnecessary hold-ups at a law university convocation.
Madras HC Orders Probe into Chennai Land Case Delay
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to investigate whether 4-year delay in filing land encroachment appeal was due to negligence or connivance. Case involves Greater Chennai Corporation and Kannammal Educational Trust.
Bengaluru's Vanishing Zebra Crossings Spark Safety Crisis
As Bengaluru's infrastructure expands with new roads and Metro lines, zebra crossings are disappearing, leaving pedestrians and motorists in a dangerous limbo. A citywide investigation reveals worn-out, encroached, or missing markings at key junctions, fo
Vadodara's Electric Bus Service Launch: 42 Buses This Month
Vadodara's electric bus service launches with 42 buses arriving this month. Charging stations at Gotri, Sayajigunj near completion. 250 buses approved under PM e-Bus Sewa scheme.
Chennai Student Dies in Truck Accident on Puzhal Bypass
An 18-year-old engineering student was fatally run over by a trailer truck on Chennai's Puzhal bypass road. The truck driver has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody following the tragic incident.
Goa Police File FIRs Against Opposition Leaders Over TCP Protests
Goa police have registered three FIRs against opposition leaders and protesters for allegedly blocking roads and trespassing during demonstrations against Section 39(A) of the TCP Act.
Odisha Finds 120 Unsafe Buildings in 18 Districts
Odisha government identifies 120 unsafe structures across 18 districts, with Cuttack having the highest at 22. Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan reveals details in assembly, urging local bodies to take action on schools, hospitals, and offices.
26-Year Rent Payment Preserves Crime Scene, Leads to DNA Arrest
Satoru Takaba paid $145,000 in rent for 26 years to keep his wife's murder scene untouched. Advances in DNA technology finally identified the killer in 2025.
BJD-Congress Unprecedented Alliance for Rajya Sabha Seat
In a rare political development, Odisha's BJD and Congress reach an understanding for a Rajya Sabha seat, nominating Dr. Datteswar Hota as a consensus candidate with Congress support.
Mumbai Airport Cancels 57 Flights Over Middle East Tensions
Mumbai airport cancelled 57 flights due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, affecting international routes and causing fare surges. Airlines like Air India and Akasa Air suspended services.
Navi Mumbai: Trees Chopped, Wall Damaged in Kharghar Plot
Unidentified individuals have illegally chopped four full-grown trees and damaged a compound wall in a PCMC-owned open space in Kharghar sector 34-C. Locals allege PCMC's security failure as illegal dumping continues on the plot.
MLA Kore Gets Assurance for Kolhapur-Ratnagiri Ghat Road Acceleration
Panhala-Shahuwadi MLA Vinay Kore met Public Works Minister Shivendrasinh Bhosale, securing a commitment to expedite three key ghat roads linking Kolhapur and Ratnagiri districts to boost connectivity and tourism.
Nagpur Court Uses Fines to Fund Medical Aid for Poor Patients
The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court has distributed Rs4.22 lakh to 22 beneficiaries facing severe medical and financial hardship. Funds were sourced from penalties imposed during court proceedings, marking an innovative humanitarian initiative.
Tamil Nadu Advances Cauvery Channel Desilting Ahead of Elections
Tamil Nadu government accelerates desilting of irrigation channels in Cauvery delta and central districts with ₹110 crore budget to ensure water flow before election model code of conduct.
KWA Guarantees Water Supply for Attukal Pongala in Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala Water Authority implements comprehensive measures including a dedicated call centre, special teams, and coordination with police to ensure continuous drinking water supply during the Attukal Pongala festival in the state capital.
Owaisi Criticizes Modi's Israel Visit Amid Iran Conflict
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemns PM Modi's recent Israel trip, calling it ill-timed and a deviation from India's neutral foreign policy stance during the Iran-Israel tensions.
Ex-CJI Reveals Vishwanathan's Major Role in Bulldozer Ruling
Former Chief Justice Bhushan Gavai emphasized Supreme Court Judge KV Vishwanathan's significant contribution to the landmark bulldozer judgment during a ceremony unveiling Lady Justice statue in Nagpur.
Kochi Residents Demand SA Road Extension to Ease Traffic
Tripunithura locals, led by Trura, are pushing for the extension of Seaport-Airport Road to Puthiyakavu to bypass chronic congestion and stalled NH 85 widening. The proposal aims to integrate with a proposed NH bypass and unlock regional development.
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