Umair Ashrafi, a Madrassa teacher from Kerala, was apprehended by police in Tanur after a student accused him of shocking abuse. Ashrafi allegedly branded the student with a hot iron and applied chili powder to the boy’s sensitive areas as punishment for disobedience. After the allegations surfaced, Ashrafi fled the state, prompting a police...
Delhi is experiencing an unusually warm November, with temperatures soaring over four degrees above average. The lack of western disturbances and snowfall in the Himalayas is delaying the arrival of winter chill. The city hasn’t seen rain since September, further contributing to the warm weather.
During a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, BJP MLA Prashant Bamb’s supporters allegedly removed a man for questioning Bamb’s past campaign promises. A video circulating on social media shows the man being escorted out after Bamb tells him, “You will regret till your death…” Bamb claims the man was a plant by his opponent, Satish...
The Mumbai Crime Branch uncovered a plot by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to assassinate a prominent political figure in Pune following their successful operation against Baba Siddique. Investigations revealed that the gang had a backup plan in place, involving shooters who had undergone weapons training in Jharkhand.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut countered Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for unity, stating that Maharashtra seeks greater safety and aims to oust the BJP. This follows controversy over pronouncements on Hindu unity and alleged caste-based politics surrounding the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections.
An RTI query revealed that over 26 tonnes of waste, with 17.5 tonnes being unprocessed organic waste, were dumped in landfills at Kedarnath during this year’s pilgrimage season. Despite the environmental concerns, no penalties were imposed. Officials cited difficulties in composting at high altitudes and assured that measures are being taken to manage the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a rally in Akola, accused Congress governments in Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu of corruption, claiming they siphoned off Rs 700 crore. He contrasted this with his government’s focus on development, citing the Vadhavan Port project and welfare schemes. Modi urged Maharashtra to reject “scam-prone” parties and support the...