A man in Gurugram's Pataudi area allegedly killed his stepfather using a mattock, according to police. The incident was reported on Wednesday by local law enforcement. The accused had reportedly harbored resentment for years over his mother's marriage to the deceased. Police are investigating the case further.
Ayodhya police are deepening their investigation into the theft of donations at the Ram Temple. Authorities plan to interrogate prime accused Ramshankar Yadav, known as Tinnu, who is currently in jail. New revelations indicate that Tinnu may have possessed a key to the donation counting room, potentially allowing him to tamper with cash offerings. Investigators are also looking into whether his alleged closeness to a former trustee granted him unrestricted access to restricted administrative areas. Additionally, police are examining how the accused may have coordinated their movements to avoid being captured on CCTV cameras during the counting process.
A US Navy Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea early Tuesday. The aircraft was carrying four crew members when the incident occurred. Three of the four crew members were rescued and are reported to be in stable condition. Search operations are currently underway to locate the missing fourth crew member. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, and there is no indication of hostile action.
India has strongly condemned the demolition of a 125-year-old Gurdwara in Pakistan, calling the incident highly deplorable. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that New Delhi was deeply disturbed by reports of the destruction. India also expressed concern over the alleged failure of Pakistani authorities to prevent or act against the demolition. The incident has drawn sharp criticism from the Indian government, which has called for accountability in the matter.
Mumbai Police dismantled a fraudulent call centre operating out of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, arresting 11 individuals in the process. The operation was launched following a complaint lodged by a Mumbai resident who had been targeted by the scam. The accused were involved in deceiving unsuspecting job seekers, likely luring them with false employment opportunities. Authorities confirmed the arrests on Wednesday, highlighting the cross-state nature of the investigation.
CCTV footage has captured masked men conducting a deliberate search inside the bedroom of the residence belonging to Twisha Sharma's in-laws. The individuals are seen moving in and out of the room at intervals, systematically going through drawers, cupboards, and the area around the bed. The nature of the search appears calculated rather than opportunistic, ruling out a rushed burglary. The footage has drawn significant attention given its connection to the Twisha Sharma case.
A US Navy Seahawk helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea, leaving one person missing. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the region. US forces in the area are currently on high alert due to periodic outbreaks of violence during the ongoing ceasefire between the US and Iran. Search and rescue operations are likely underway to locate the missing individual.
An organized child trafficking network has been dismantled in Ahmedabad, with investigators tracing its roots to impoverished villages in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Village chiefs, known as sarpanches, allegedly acted as brokers by recruiting children from poor families and facilitating their illegal movement. The trafficked children were reportedly forced to beg at high-footfall locations such as temples and traffic signals. Authorities have so far identified 276 trafficked children as part of the investigation. Criminal cases are being prepared against those responsible, while efforts are underway to rehabilitate the rescued victims.
A 30-year-old woman was publicly humiliated in the Jharda area of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, by her partner's family and local villagers. The attackers tore her clothes, blackened her face, cut her hair, and forced her to wear a garland of shoes. The assault was reportedly triggered by anger over the woman resuming a live-in relationship with her partner, who had recently been released from jail following a prior rape case. Police have registered a case against 11 individuals in connection with the incident. Three accused have been arrested so far as the investigation continues.
Former and current President Donald Trump generated approximately $1.2 billion from cryptocurrency-related businesses in the past year. Beyond crypto, Trump also earned millions through the sale of Trump-branded consumer products, marking an unprecedented commercial activity for a sitting or incoming president. Among the branded merchandise, Trump-branded watches alone accounted for $4.7 million in revenue. Additional income came from the sale of Trump-branded Bibles, sneakers, and other items. The scale and variety of these commercial ventures have drawn attention due to their unusual nature for someone holding the nation's highest office.
A teenager in Sikkim has been arrested after being identified as self-radicalised through suspicious online activity. The arrest was made following intelligence inputs shared by the state Special Branch and Central Intelligence Agencies. Authorities acted on alerts flagging the teen's concerning digital behaviour. Sikkim Police have clarified that no organised terror module or network has been found linked to the case.
Former US President Donald Trump reportedly held multiple discussions with senior defence officials about potentially scrapping diplomatic negotiations with Iran. The conversations involved Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine. Trump considered whether the US should abandon talks and instead launch a broader military campaign against Tehran. The report suggests the administration was divided between pursuing diplomacy and escalating military action against Iran.
A tragic road accident occurred on Tuesday night near the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh. A group of tourists was travelling from Manali to Lahaul when their Scorpio SUV fell into an under-construction bridge site. One tourist lost their life in the incident. Police have confirmed the details of the accident and are investigating the circumstances that led to the fall.
US Vice President JD Vance has sparked controversy by publicly connecting his Catholic beliefs to his opposition to low-wage foreign workers in America. He argued that his faith informs policies aimed at protecting American dignity rather than serving corporate interests. The remarks drew criticism from various quarters, with some pointing to the fact that his wife, Usha Vance, is of Hindu faith. The comments have also triggered debate within the broader MAGA movement about the role of religious values in shaping immigration policy.
A series of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction across the country. Satellite imagery analysis has confirmed that more than 58,000 buildings were either damaged or completely destroyed in the disaster. The death toll has surpassed 1,900, with over 10,500 people reported injured. Thousands of additional victims remain unaccounted for, raising fears that the casualty figures could climb further.
A former Trinamool Congress councillor has been arrested in connection with a disproportionate assets case. The arrested individual is the husband of former Trinamool Congress MLA Aditi Munshi, who is also known as a prominent devotional singer. The Calcutta High Court's single-judge bench, presided over by Justice Jay Sengupta, had last week rejected his anticipatory bail plea. With the court's refusal to grant him pre-arrest protection, authorities proceeded with the arrest. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of assets held by individuals linked to political figures in West Bengal.
Eleven-year-old Vihan Srivastav died in Mumbai after a tree collapsed onto his school bus. He was buried with a cricket ball, reflecting his love for the sport. His funeral was attended by grieving family members and local leaders who expressed anger over the incident. Relatives and community figures are demanding accountability, citing administrative negligence in civic infrastructure maintenance. The tragedy has renewed calls for regular inspection and upkeep of trees in public areas to prevent similar deaths.
Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti have joined nearly 60 Indian signatories in a letter calling on India and Pakistan to resume peace talks. The letter argues that prolonged hostility between the two nations has cost millions of young people significant opportunities. Kashmir's chief cleric also backed the initiative, stating that dialogue is the only viable path to resolving bilateral differences. The BJP, however, rejected the appeal, maintaining that terrorism and talks cannot proceed simultaneously.
WhatsApp is rolling out a username feature that lets users connect without sharing phone numbers, aimed at enhancing privacy. However, the feature has triggered fears of increased online impersonation in India. Entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo warned that scammers could exploit the system by creating usernames that closely mimic those of public figures, making verification difficult. The development has sparked a broader debate about Meta's efforts to tackle fraud on its platforms.