Dr S Saravanamoorthy was remanded in judicial custody and lodged in the Coimbatore Central Prison on Friday.
Authorities in Mangaluru are preparing to set up food streets at three key locations to enhance the city's vibrancy. The first will be near Mangala Stadium with around 27 eateries. Two more locations have been identified near Mahaveer Circle and Sharbathkatte. Facilities like drinking water, electricity, and drainage will be provided.
The son of Pastor Sultan Masih, who was murdered in 2017, alleges he was threatened by three men on a motorcycle if he testified against the main accused, Jagtar Singh Johal. The incident took place outside their Ludhiana church. Police are investigating and examining CCTV footage for clues.
A man in Rajkot impersonated a landowner to sell a land parcel for Rs 30 crore, involving three others. Bhupat Thummar, the victim, paid Rs 1.90 crore as a token before discovering the fraud. He filed a complaint against the impostor and his accomplices after realizing the deception.
Sujeet Kumar from BJD resigned from Rajya Sabha, adding to the party's recent challenges after Mamata Mohanta’s switch to BJP. Speculations suggest Sujeet might join BJP soon. His resignation reduces BJD's strength in the upper house to seven members, leading to his expulsion for 'anti-party activities.'
The eleven-day Ganesh festival in Belagavi starts on Saturday with around 400 mandals in the city and over 3,500 across the district. Police have issued guidelines to maintain communal harmony, including bans on provocative posters, illegal electricity connections, and loud music at night. Mandals must also install CCTV cameras and ensure separate queues for men and women.
Belagavi city is buzzing with the start of the 11-day Ganeshotsav festival. The event attracts people from South Maharashtra, Goa, and beyond, featuring cultural, social, and historical activities. Around 400 Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandals are installing idols in public places, continuing a tradition that began in 1905 to unite people against British rule.
The Mangaluru City Corporation will hold an election on September 19 for the posts of mayor and deputy mayor. The mayor's post is reserved for a Scheduled Caste (SC) General candidate, while the deputy mayor's post is reserved for a BCA Woman. The BJP is expected to win the mayoral seat unopposed.
Kuldeep Kumar, a life-term prisoner at Fatehgarh Central Jail in Uttar Pradesh, has become the highest earning inmate in state history with Rs 1,04,000 for providing para-legal aid to nearly 650 inmates. His efforts are part of a programme by the National Legal Services Authority aimed at ensuring legal aid for all sections of society.
A high-speed truck crashed through the Gujaini bridge railing on the Kanpur-Jhansi route, landing on railway tracks and killing its driver. The accident disrupted rail services and damaged an overhead electrical line. Authorities are working to clear the tracks and repair damages to restore normal operations.
Anil Kaushik, the main suspect in the murder of a Class XII student, has previous charges of phone snatching and extortion. Despite this history, he was part of Faridabad's cow protection task force. Kaushik allegedly used an illegal firearm to shoot Aryan Mishra on the Agra highway.
A CBSE-affiliated school's headmistress, supervisor, and teacher were arrested following allegations that a six-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a labourer on campus. The school administration misled the parents about taking action against the accused. Police intervened when it was found that the labourer had been allowed to leave without proper reporting.
A tragic accident occurred in Surat when a 15-year-old boy driving a sedan without informing his family crashed into a motorcycle on Pal-Umra bridge. The collision killed the rider instantly and left the pillion critically injured. The incident happened around 12.30am as the car lost control and overturned. Police have charged the minor with culpable homicide and reckless driving.
