Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: Sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti Arrested, SIT Makes First Breakthrough
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the sensational Sabarimala gold theft case has made its first major arrest. Unnikrishnan Potti, a key sponsor at the Sabarimala temple, was taken into custody early Friday after hours of interrogation by the team led by SP Bijoy. Officials confirmed that all formalities for his remand have been completed […]
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Karur Stampede, Forms 3-Member Panel to Supervise
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Karur stampede case and formed a three-member supervisory committee led by retired Justice Ajay Rastogi to oversee the investigation. A Bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and N.V. Anjaria said the tragic incident had “left a deep imprint on the national […]
Durgapur Case: All Five Accused in Custody, Bengal Police Confirm; Political Row Erupts
The West Bengal Police have arrested two more persons in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a medical student in Durgapur, taking the total number of accused in custody to five. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Asansol–Durgapur) Abhisekh Gupta confirmed the development, stating, “Two more arrests have been made. With these, all five accused have […]
Mob Attacks DTCP, Police Team During Demolition Drive in Gurugram; One Injured
Tension flared in Gurugram’s Kankrola village on Monday afternoon when a mob attacked a Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) demolition team and accompanying police personnel. The clash left the driver of an earthmover seriously injured and forced officials to retreat.The attack was a reaction by locals to stop the demolition of illegal structures. […]
Madhya Pradesh: Three Workers Die in Gas Leak at Pithampur Factory, Probe Ordered
Dhar: Three workers died on Sunday after inhaling poisonous gas while cleaning a chemical tank at a lubricant oil factory in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, highlighting once again the recurring safety lapses in hazardous workplaces across India. The incident took place at 8:30 pm at Shri Sagar Lubricant Oil Factory in the Bagdun police station […]
If Betrayed Over Maratha Quota, Will Defeat Them in Polls: Manoj Jarange
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday issued a sharp warning to Maharashtra’s ruling parties, saying that if the community is betrayed over reservation, they will “make them bite the dust” in the elections. He also reiterated that his agitation is aimed at securing OBC category inclusion for the entire Maratha community. Jarange was speaking […]
Kuki-Zo Groups Sign Peace Pact With Centre, Manipur’s Territorial Integrity To Be Maintained
In a significant step towards restoring peace in Manipur, two prominent Kuki-Zo groups — the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and the United People’s Front (UPF) — signed a re-negotiated Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with the Centre and the Manipur government on Thursday. The pact commits all parties to maintaining Manipur’s territorial integrity, relocating designated […]
Maharashtra Clears Law to Extend Private Sector Work Hours to 10 Per Day
In a move that could reshape working conditions across Maharashtra’s private sector, the state cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to labour laws, allowing employees to work up to 10 hours a day instead of the existing nine. The changes—cleared in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis—will amend the Factories Act, 1948 and the […]
Odisha Family Holds ‘Symbolic Funeral’ for Daughter Who Married Outside Caste
Berhampur: In a shocking incident from Baliapalli village in Odisha’s Ganjam district, a family conducted a symbolic funeral for their daughter after she chose to marry outside her caste. On Sunday, villagers watched as Niranjan Gouda’s family carried a bier draped with a new saree, accompanied by chants of “Ram Naam Satya Hai” and the […]
TN Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil Ends Hunger Strike Over Education Funds
After five days of an indefinite hunger strike demanding the release of central education funds, Tiruvallur Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil ended his fast on Tuesday, following the advice of senior party leaders and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. Senthil, a former IAS officer, had launched his fast-unto-death on Friday at the District Development Coordination […]