Cops Attempt To Resolve Dispute In Madhya Pradesh, Attacked By Villagers, 1 Dead

An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) was killed and several policemen were severely injured as villagers in Madhya Pradesh attacked them when they went to resolve a dispute. On Saturday, a group of tribals allegedly kidnapped and killed Rajan Dwivedi, on a suspicion that he killed their family member Ashok. However, as …...Read More

Holi Party Turns Violent In Bengaluru, Drunk Men Fight Over Comment On Woman, 3 Dead

Three persons were killed after a fight broke out among a group of drunk men during Holi celebrations in the suburbs of Bengaluru. The argument between the six men -- labourers from the same village in Bihar -- began when inappropriate comments were made about a woman during the party …...Read More

Punjab Man Who Caused Scientist's Death During Parking Fight Arrested

A man who allegedly pushed a 39-year-old scientist during a parking altercation in Punjab's Mohali, leading to the latter's death, was arrested on Saturday, police said. The accused, Maninder Pal Singh Monty, will be produced in court on Sunday, the police added. On Tuesday night, Monty had reportedly pushed Dr …...Read More

Madhya Pradesh Municipality Chief Kicks Man At Holi Event, BJP Leaders Say "Blessing"

A video from Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur district has sparked uproar after it showed the chairman of a local municipality kicking a person who applied colour on his feet during a Holi gathering. Vishnu Sharma, chairman of Tendukheda municipality and a BJP leader, has drawn criticism after the video went viral …...Read More

"Criticism Is Soul Of Democracy": PM Modi On Lex Fridman Podcast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a podcast with US computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman, has said that criticism is the "soul of democracy". He added that he welcomes criticism and there should be more of it. "We should have more criticism, and it should be sharp and well-informed," he …...Read More

"Kingpin Of Scams": BJP Jabs Tamil Nadu Minister Amid Liquor Corruption Claims

Amid uproar over the alleged TASMAC scam, Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai on Friday launched a scathing attack against state minister V Senthil Balaji, labelling him as the "kingpin" who remains involved in "every single scam." Standing firm on his sources, Annamalai claimed that the TASMAC …...Read More

Vadodara Accused Had Brush With Law Last Month, Was Let Go After Apology

Less than a month before his dash on a Vadodara road left a woman dead and seven others injured, 20-year-old Rakshit Chaurasia had a brush with law and was let off with an apology. A lawyer had dragged him and his friends to the city's Sayajiganj police station after they …...Read More

Russia's Diplomatic Offensive Ahead Of Raisina Dialogue

The timing is no coincidence. As the Raisina Dialogue - India's significant multilateral conference - takes centre stage, these larger-than-life images push a real-life account of a partnership that has stood the test of time. One that perhaps feels pointed, given the anticipated presence of Ukraine's foreign minister. With the …...Read More

Patels Were Out For Treat. Vadodara Crash Left Woman Dead, Husband Critical

It was the evening before Holi. Hemali Patel, 35, and Purav Patel, 40, were out with their daughter after Holika Dahan to buy colours and grab something to eat. They were on a scooter, riding through Vadodara's streets and planning the next day's bash. It was their last ride together. …...Read More

Who Is Rakshit Chaurasia, Law Student Accused Of Killing 1 In Vadodara

The video of a road accident from Gujarat's Vadodara, where a high-speed car rammed into a two-wheeler, killing one woman and injuring four, showed 20-year-old Rakshit Chaurasia at the wheel. Allegedly drunk, Mr Chaurasia hit multiple vehicles and people, before his car came to a halt. He then stepped out …...Read More