A Delhi Police officer sustained injuries on Wednesday during fresh violence near Connaught Place in the national capital. Miscreants reportedly hurled stones and bottles at police personnel during the incident. The violence occurred in the backdrop of an intensifying CJP protest in the area. Heavy security forces have been deployed at Jantar Mantar in response to the escalating situation.
Singer D4vd appeared in a preliminary hearing where disturbing crime scene photographs were presented as evidence. The family of victim Celeste Rivas was represented by a lawyer who described the images as deeply distressing. Prosecutors claim D4vd brought Rivas to his home and dismembered her body. D4vd has entered a not guilty plea to all charges filed against him. A judge is now reviewing the evidence to decide whether the case should proceed to trial.
NBA legend Michael Jordan has spoken publicly about the devastating loss of his father, James Jordan, who was murdered. The tragedy had a profound impact on Jordan personally and on his family as a whole. Jordan described how the loss shattered his family unit. His father's death remains one of the most painful chapters in the basketball icon's life.
Federal prosecutors opened the terrorism trial of the man convicted of attempting to kill author Salman Rushdie on Wednesday. Prosecutors alleged that the attacker spent years tracking Rushdie's whereabouts before carrying out the assault. The stabbing took place while Rushdie was on a lecture stage. The trial is being prosecuted at the federal level under terrorism charges.
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in southern Louisiana, bringing strong winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall to the US Gulf Coast. Forecasters anticipate the storm will gradually weaken as it moves further inland. Separately, severe weather in other parts of the country triggered tornado sightings and flash flooding. In the eastern Pacific, Hurricane Fausto continues to remain offshore and has not threatened land.
Actress Rupali Ganguly has spoken out on the ongoing student protests in India, acknowledging that demands for fair and transparent examination processes are legitimate. She cautioned, however, that outside forces appear to have hijacked the movements, undermining their core message. Ganguly stressed that resorting to violence weakens the cause students are fighting for. Her comments come amid heightened tensions following the removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar, which further fuelled public sentiment in support of the protesters.
More than 2,000 public volunteers are working together to clean a massive fossilized skeleton of a Mastodonsaurus, an ancient amphibian that predates the dinosaurs. The fossil weighs approximately 1,300 kilograms and is estimated to be around 240 million years old. Volunteers are using specialized tools and ultraviolet light to carefully uncover the specimen. The collaborative effort highlights public engagement in paleontological research. The completed skeleton is expected to go on public display sometime in October or November.
Lalit Modi has announced he will now visit India following a ruling by the SAFEMA tribunal that cleared penalties against him. Having surrendered his Indian passport, Modi said he will apply for an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card to facilitate his travel. He claimed that threats from underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim had originally forced him to flee the country. Modi asserted that he has prevailed in all legal cases filed against him in India. He will continue to be based in his London residence while making periodic visits to India.
A Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable was shot and killed by a terrorist in a busy market in Anantnag district. The attack took place during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, a pilgrimage that has already seen security disruptions. This incident is reported to be the first militant strike in Kashmir since the earlier Pahalgam massacre. Security forces swiftly launched search operations in the area and detained several individuals for questioning. Officials strongly condemned the attack and vowed that those responsible would be held accountable.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a stark warning on Wednesday that Tehran would respond proportionally to any US strike on its infrastructure. The warning came after Washington threatened to target Iranian bridges or power plants in response to any attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi's remarks signal a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the two nations over the strategically vital waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil transit route, making tensions there a concern for international energy markets.
A 13-year-old girl participated in a protest organized by Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), stating her desire for a better future as her motivation. The demonstration drew several young men and women who voiced support for students and children across the nation. Participants emphasized that the protest was not just for themselves but for all young people who represent the country's future. The gathering reflected growing youth engagement in civic demonstrations around issues affecting the next generation.
Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka made a statement to NDTV regarding police injuries sustained during their protest. They claimed that 98% of policemen who were injured suffered only minor injuries. The spokespersons also addressed concerns about other political parties potentially overshadowing their demonstration. Das and Ranka stated they were not concerned about such interference, expressing confidence in their protest's distinct identity.
A large boulder fell on a tempo travelling on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Ramban area, killing two people and leaving four others injured. Separately, officials had a narrow escape from landslides on the Jammu-Poonch highway. Authorities suspended vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar highway following multiple landslides triggered by relentless rainfall across the Jammu region. The heavy downpours also caused mudslides and shooting stones, compounding the disruption. All major pilgrimages in Jammu and Kashmir have been suspended since July 19 due to the deteriorating conditions.
A cabin crew member was allegedly raped by her cab driver while being transported to the airport in Hyderabad. The accused, a 23-year-old driver, reportedly took a detour and sexually assaulted the woman inside the vehicle. The victim managed to contact police with assistance and was subsequently sent for a medical examination. Authorities registered a rape case and arrested the driver from Shamshabad. The accused confessed to the crime during police interrogation.
Iran recently carried out drone strikes targeting CIA facilities located in the Gulf region. The attacks have raised serious concerns within the US intelligence community. Analysts are now investigating whether Russia may have assisted Iran by sharing targeting data or providing advanced drone technology. Four individuals familiar with US intelligence disclosed details of the ongoing probe. The potential Russian involvement, if confirmed, would mark a significant escalation in coordinated action against American intelligence assets.
